Month: March 2021
In their own words, Americans describe the struggles and silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic
The outbreak has dramatically changed Americans’ lives and relationships over the past year. We asked people to tell us about their experiences – good and bad – in living through this moment in history. Pew Research Center has been asking
Read MoreAs Oprah Interview Nears, Tensions Rise Between Harry, Meghan And The Royal Family
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with British historian Kate Williams about the upcoming broadcast of Oprah Winfrey’s CBS interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
Read MoreThe need for the golden calf
As physical beings, we people do well to recognize God as both above nature and within every blade of grass; it is the latter that enables us to connect with the Divine (Ki Tisa)
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Read MorePope arrives in Iraq to rally Christians despite pandemic
Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday to urge the country’s dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution, brushing aside the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns to make his
Read MoreRep. Eric Swalwell sues Trump over Jan. 6 riot, alleging he poses risk of ‘inciting future political violence’ – The Washington Post
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Trump over Jan. 6 riot, alleging he poses risk of ‘inciting future political violence’ The Washington Post House impeachment manager Eric Swalwell sues Trump and close allies over Capitol riot in second major insurrection lawsuit CNN Swalwell sues
Read MoreEmployers Added 379,000 Jobs Last Month As Economy Emerges From ‘Winter Hibernation’
The pace of hiring picked up in February as the winter wave of coronavirus infections eased. The unemployment rate dipped to 6.2%. (Image credit: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreThis Economy Grew Faster Than China Thanks to Big Tech, Pharma
As most economies in the rich world cratered last year, Ireland’s grew. Behind that success: thriving drug and tech companies, lured to the country over the years by low tax rates, that hit a sweet spot in the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreA New Covid-19 Experiment From Asia: Letting Companies Buy Vaccines
With vaccinations lagging, Indonesia’s government has authorized private companies to acquire Covid-19 vaccines, but some public-health experts say the strategy will steer shots toward the middle-class and wealthy.
Read MoreThousands protest police response to Arab crime; dissident MK Abbas chased away
Police say some protesters in Umm al-Fahm launch fireworks, throw stones at officers; 22 Arabs have died violently inside Israel since beginning of 2021
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