Plus new research into the pandemic’s origins and North Korea’s latest missile test.
Tag: Quarantine (Life and Culture)
For Some in U.K., End of Covid Restrictions Threatens More Isolation
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is abolishing Covid regulations to move “back towards normality.” But people at high risk from the disease say the move will constrict their lives instead.
How Life Resumes
We can wait for normal life to return, or we can just start living.
Sleeping in Pieces
Are sleep disruptions here to stay?
Ottawa Protests Become Rallying Cry for Far-Right and Anti-Vaccine Groups
It may be only a few hundred demonstrators occupying Ottawa’s streets to protest government overreach, but their message has aroused passions around the world.
A Photographer’s View of Jordan’s Many Splendors
For 10 days, a photojournalist drove across Jordan from north to south, visiting several of the country’s most treasured sites. Here’s what he saw.
Year of the Tiger Overshadows the Olympic Panda
In Beijing, the Lunar New Year has been a bigger preoccupation for many residents, while others have gone back to their hometowns for the holiday.
India Pandemic School Closings Imperil ‘Demographic Dividend’
A large proportion of working-age people, once seen as a demographic advantage, could turn into a burden if many of them are undereducated and underemployed.
Sue Gray’s Report Could Determine Boris Johnson’s Fate
Sue Gray, who oversees the British government’s ethics inquiries, will deliver a report on Downing Street parties that could topple the prime minister.
This Ancient Brew Has Retro Appeal in South Korea
Makgeolli, a rice wine made by Korean farmers for centuries, has become a cosmopolitan sensation over the past decade. The buzz grew during Covid lockdowns.