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New York City to Mandate Vaccines for Employees at Private Businesses

New York City to Mandate Vaccines for Employees at Private Businesses

By Emma G. Fitzsimmons

The mandate, set to take effect just before Mayor Bill de Blasio leaves office, will apply to workers at about 184,000 businesses. It is likely to face legal challenges.

Inside Tesla as Elon Musk Pushed an Unflinching Vision for Self-Driving Cars

Inside Tesla as Elon Musk Pushed an Unflinching Vision for Self-Driving Cars

By Cade Metz and Neal E. Boudette

The automaker may have undermined safety in designing its Autopilot driver-assistance system to fit its chief executive's vision, former employees say.

Omicron Is Fast Moving, but Perhaps Less Severe, Early Reports Suggest

Omicron Is Fast Moving, but Perhaps Less Severe, Early Reports Suggest

By Lynsey Chutel, Richard Pérez-Peña and Emily Anthes

Researchers in South Africa, where the variant is spreading quickly, say it may cause less serious Covid cases than other forms of the virus, but it is unclear whether that will hold true.

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Best Movies of 2021

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Best Movies of 2021

By A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis

Even when a film wasn't great, filmgoing was. But there were some truly wonderful releases, ranging from music docs and musicals to westerns and the just plain weird.

Opioids Feel Like Love. That's Why They're Deadly in Tough Times.

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Opioids Feel Like Love. That's Why They're Deadly in Tough Times.

By Maia Szalavitz

America can't arrest its way out of a problem caused by the fundamental human need to connect.

Today's Videos

Seasonal Cyclone Expected to Inundate Hawaii With Heavy Rain

Video Video: Seasonal Cyclone Expected to Inundate Hawaii With Heavy Rain

By The Associated Press

An unusually strong storm could potentially cause "catastrophic flooding," landslides and widespread loss of power throughout the islands, the National Weather Service said.

Biden Touts Legislation to Reform Prescription Drug Prices

Video Video: Biden Touts Legislation to Reform Prescription Drug Prices

By The Associated Press

President Biden presented a key provision from his Build Back Better bill that would take steps to combat the high costs of prescription drugs.

Russian Orthodox Church Meeting Is 'On the Horizon,' Pope Says

Video Video: Russian Orthodox Church Meeting Is 'On the Horizon,' Pope Says

By The Associated Press

Pope Francis spoke aboard the papal plane after a trip to Cyprus and Greece, where he traveled to bring attention to the migrant crisis. He discussed plans for a possible meeting with the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as the resignation of Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris.

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