Moises Naim, Opinion, The Global Observer, Madrid, 08 Dec 2020
The world is on its way to having separate… Continue reading
“‘We Are Better People Because of John Lennon’”, Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone, December 8, 2020
[Editorial note: John Lennon was killed by gunshot 40 years ago, December 8, 1980. Rolling… Continue reading
“Nine out of 10 in poor nations to miss out on inoculation as west buys up Covid vaccines”, The Guardian
Sarah Boseley, Health editor, London,
Billions unlikely to get jabs as rich countries secure 53% of… Continue reading
“How modern mathematics emerged from a lost Islamic library”, BBC Future
By Adrienne Bernhard, London, 7th December 2020
Centuries ago, a prestigious Islamic library brought Arabic numerals to the world.… Continue reading
“Supreme Court rejects Pennsylvania Republicans’ attempt to block Biden victory”, CNN
December 8, 2020
(CNN) The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a request… Continue reading
“UK starts virus campaign with a shot watched round the world”, Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — A nurse rolled up 90-year-old Margaret Keenan’s sleeve and administered… Continue reading
Issue of the Week: Environment
The Social Life of Forests, The New York Times Magazine, December 6, 2020
The earth, in… Continue reading
Message of the Day: Environment
The Social Life of Forests, The New York Times Magazine, December 6, 2020
The earth, in… Continue reading
“Covid-19 Live Updates: U.S. Hits Record Daily Death Toll, With Worse Likely to Come”, The New York Times
Sabrina Tavernise, Sheila Kaplan and
With cases in the U.S. blowing past the spring… Continue reading
“Michael Flynn’s firing: A lie, a leak, and then a liability”, NBC News
By Carol E. Lee, Dec. 3, 2020
Inside the 25 days that shook the Trump presidency.
WASHINGTON — Michael… Continue reading