We should expect some people to experience side effects. The shot is still safer than the disease. By Aaron E. Carroll Dr. Carroll is a pediatrician, a professor and a contributing opinion writer. (The New York Times @2020) At this point, most of us have heard about allergic reactions to Covid-19 vaccines: the doctor in […]
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Giants Outmuscle Seahawks in Season’s Biggest Upset
Facing Seattle on the road without their starting quarterback, the Giants picked up their fourth straight win behind a stout defense, a lot of running and no trickery By Bill Pennington (The New York Times @ 2020) At the midpoint of the Giants’ 2020 season, they had lost seven of their eight games, with four […]
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Voters Dread Election: “It’s Going To Be Hell No Matter What”
For both Democrats and Republicans, there’s a sense of foreboding about what the next few months could bring a country already battered by a virus and economic devastation. By Campbell Robertson ERIE, Pa.(@ 2020 The New York Times) — The cool breezes arrived a few weeks ago, coming in after a long summer of protest, illness […]
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Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions
The comments, shown in a new documentary, are the strongest yet from a pontificate that has taken a more tolerant and inclusive tone. By Jason Horowitz ROME (The New York Times)— Pope Francis expressed support for same-sex civil unions in remarks revealed in a documentary film that premiered on Wednesday, a significant break from his predecessors […]
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Trump Records Shed New Light on Chinese Business Pursuits
As he raises questions about his opponent’s standing with China, President Trump’s taxes reveal details about his own activities there, including a previously unknown bank account. By Mike McIntire, Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig (The New York Times) President Trump and his allies have tried to paint the Democratic nominee, Joseph R. Biden Jr., as soft on China, in […]
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With Covid-19 Under Control, China’s Economy Surges Ahead
Exports jumped and local governments engaged in a binge of debt-fueled construction projects. Even consumer spending is finally recovering. BEIJING (The New York Times) — As most of the world still struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, China is showing once again that a fast economic rebound is possible when the virus is brought firmly under control. […]