The coronavirus pandemic has upended life around the globe, but it has hasn’t stopped the spread of authoritarianism and extremism.
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
Posted inNation & World
California blaze erupts near site of deadliest U.S. wildfire
The blaze is one of nearly 70 active wildfires that have destroyed homes and burned through about 1,562 square miles – a combined area larger than Rhode Island – in a dozen mostly Western states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S., Afghanistan’s neighbors scramble to address Taliban surge
In recent weeks, the Taliban have gained control of key border posts with neighbors Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Posted inBusiness
18-year-old joining Blue Origin’s first passenger spaceflight
instead of a $28 million auction winner launching with founder Jeff Bezos on Tuesday, Dutch runner-up Oliver Daemen will be on board.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
Scallop harvest to decline again this year, but is still strong
Fishermen harvested about 43.5 million pounds in 2020 and are expected to collect about 40 million pounds this year.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Top Senate Democrat sets infrastructure vote, pressures lawmakers
Senators have struggled to reach final agreement on a $1 trillion package of highway, water systems and other public works projects.
Posted inNation & World
Biden bids Merkel farewell: Friends – with disagreements
President Biden is bidding farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington, nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.
Posted inNation & World
More than 60 dead, dozens missing as severe floods strike Europe
Recent storms across parts of western Europe made rivers and reservoirs burst their banks, triggering flash floods overnight.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Anarchy in UK court? Ex-Sex Pistols sue singer Johnny Rotten
Guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook are suing for the right to use the band’s songs in an upcoming television series.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Chip and Joanna Gaines step up to help lead a new TV network
The shows will vary from Atlanta-based farmer Jamila Norman helping families transform their outdoor spaces to designer Brian Patrick Flynn beautifying interior spaces.