Large, simultaneous heat waves are growing more common. China, America, Europe and India have all been stricken recently, and scientists are starting to understand why certain far-flung places get hit at once.
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Is the Coronavirus in Your Backyard?
White-tailed deer could become a reservoir for the virus, putting people and animals at risk, health experts say.
Haiti Missionaries Describe Dramatic Escape From Kidnappers
The group of 12, including several children, walked 10 miles through the night. Later that day, the missionaries were on a Coast Guard flight to Florida.
Will the Covid Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.
A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary.
At Summit, U.S., Canada and Mexico Avoid Thorny Questions
The meeting let North American leaders present a united front without going into detail on deeper issues, including trade disputes or migration.
Ambassador Tai Outlined Biden’s Goal of Worker-Focused Trade Policy
The U.S. trade representative called for stronger worker protections in trade policy as the administration looks to curb the negative impact of globalization.
Biden Urges Mexico to Do More to Stop Migration
The Biden administration has been quietly pressing Mexico to ramp up its efforts to limit the flow of migrants, clinging to a Trump policy of relying on southern neighbors to enforce America’s immigration agenda.
‘Right Now Feels So Long and Without Any End in Sight’
More than 700 people have been keeping digital diaries as part of Pandemic Journaling Project. It may be the most complete record of our shifting moods in this isolating year.
The Real Dire Wolf Ran Into an Evolutionary Dead End
The species’ remarkable genetic isolation from other wolves may have contributed to its demise.
Can Humans Give Coronavirus to Bats, and Other Wildlife?
Federal agencies suggest caution in U.S. bat research to avoid transmitting the novel coronavirus to wildlife.