“I don’t consider myself a traitor,” said Wilmer Puello-Mota, who has enlisted in the Russian military.
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Here Are the Challenges Ahead for California’s Ban on Gas Cars
Enforcement could be complex and legal challenges are likely. But ultimately, experts say, success or failure will depend on steady supply and buyers’ appetite.
In a Twist, Old Coal Plants Help Deliver Renewable Power. Here’s How.
The sites, once a source of greenhouse gases, have a useful feature: They’re wired to the electricity grid. For new ventures like solar farms, that can save a lot of time and money.
New York Deer Infected With Omicron, Study Finds
White-tailed deer on Staten Island have become the first wild animals with documented Omicron infections. The coronavirus has now been found in deer in 15 states.
Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Outbreak
The judge wrote that administrators could not be held legally responsible because the veterans in the case had been exposed before two units at the home were merged.
Unvaccinated State Workers in Washington and Massachusetts Face Job Loss
New Jersey’s vaccine mandate for school and state workers also took effect this week, requiring employees to provide proof of vaccination or complete a Covid-19 test at least once a week.
Scientists Report Earliest Known Coronavirus Cases in Five US States
Blood drawn from nine people in the earliest days of the pandemic tested positive for the infection. But some experts questioned the results.
Three Feet or Six? Distancing Guideline for Schools Stirs Debate
Some public health officials say it’s time for the C.D.C. to loosen its social distancing guidelines for classrooms, but the idea has detractors.
Bernard Lown, Inventive Heart Doctor and Antiwar Activist, Dies at 99
He created the first effective heart defibrillator and co-founded a physicians group that campaigned against nuclear war, earning a Nobel Peace Prize.
Two Medical Systems, Two Pandemic Responses
A health economist who has taught on both sides of the border examines the difference between Canada and the United States.