Russia appears to be planning an invasion of Ukraine, and has demanded the US guarantee Ukraine won't join NATO. / The Washington Post Ahead of Biden's "summit for democracy," China's Communist Party issues a statement saying the Western democratic model is "doomed
Some tips on how to interpret the coming flood of data about the Omicron Covid-19 variant. / STAT A survey of Omicron's best- and worst-Case scenarios. If it ends up causing milder symptoms than Delta, "there's a real upside." / The Atlantic Related: An
The European Commission president says the EU must consider mandatory vaccination in response to the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. / The Guardian Germany's incoming chancellor wants vaccinations to be mandatory by February. / Politico Public health experts say mandates are unlikely to win over those with deep-
A good primer on today's abortion case at the Supreme Court. / Wake Up to Politics Brazil and Japan report cases of the omicron variant. Of the 11 European countries where omicron has appeared, all cases have been mild or asymptomatic. / Associated Press, Bloomberg The CDC says it plans
Unpublished documents directly link China's crackdown on Uyghur Muslims to the highest levels of the Chinese Communist party. / The Guardian Meanwhile, the party is trying to cleanse Chinese cyberspace of entertainment at odds with socialist values. / The Economist Regarding tennis pro Peng Shuai, Beijing seems to be relying
After scientists in South Africa discovered the omicron Covid variant, which appears to have higher rates of reinfection, the country says it's being unjustly punished through travel bans. / BBC See also: If previous Covid mutations are any guide, travel bans likely won't help quell the spread
We're going to be off next week, and will return on Monday, Nov. 29. See you then! The House of Representatives approves the "Build Back Better" plan, with funding for social benefits and billions to address climate change. / The Washington Post Op-ed: The plan also
Belarus has relocated the refugees and migrants from its border with Poland. Of those who were stuck at the border, hundreds are Iraqis who have now flown home. / Al Jazeera, Associated Press The man who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery admits Arbery did not threaten him, despite claiming he acted
Total deaths in the United States from Covid-19 could reach 1 million by spring as vaccination rates remain lower than 60%. / The Guardian Drug overdose deaths in the US top 100,000 for the first time. / NPR "The Daily" podcast has policies designed to prevent misinformation in
Tensions escalate at the border of Belarus and Poland, with Polish forces now using tear gas and water cannons as migrants try to cross into the country. / BBC In what may be the second-ever case, a patient has naturally cleared HIV without antiviral treatments or a bone marrow transplant.
