November 30, 2021

“Here’s what it does: It gives us time,” President Biden said of the flight restrictions. He called the new variant a cause for concern, not panic.

Rising Covid cases have spurred a return to mask-wearing in the U.S. and overseas, at a time when flawed KN95s from China continue to dominate e-commerce sites.

Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

More than 100 former members of the military and police have been killed or forcibly disappeared by the Taliban since the group came into power, according to an investigation by Human Rights Watch.

Hossam Bahgat avoided a prison term, receiving a relatively modest fine, in a verdict that appeared designed to intimidate dissidents without risking international opprobrium.

Intense research into the new coronavirus variant first identified in southern Africa, has just begun. World leaders have urged people not to panic — and to get vaccinated, if they can.

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on weighing religious commitments against civic responsibilities — and more.

Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.

A new generation of architects is arguing that postmodern cityscapes deserve re-evaluation.

Why don’t other countries face a Great Resignation?

On the cusp of overturning Roe, conservatives adopt a pro-choice slogan.

Choose an emblem that represents an aspect of yourself that goes back to a childlike state. Simple actions and clear lines are best.