A Reminder From Russia of How Precious Free Speech Is
On Friday, the Russian government blocked access to Twitter, Facebook and multiple news sites, in an effort to stop people from speaking out …
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Zelensky and Trump: Two Performers, One Hero
WASHINGTON — History is full of strange odysseys and intersections. But it’s bizarre that two men who were both front page news in the Friday …
We’re Entering a Period of Relatively Low Covid Risk for Kids
Earlier this week, I saw this Times headline skitter across my Twitter feed: “Pfizer Shot Is Far Less Effective in 5- to 11-Year-Olds Than in …
Wildlife Personalities Play a Role in Nature
In August, a mountain lion was sighted several times prowling the suburbs of New Canaan, Conn., and not for the first time. A decade ago, a young …
How the West Marshaled a Stunning Show of Unity Against Russia
LONDON — The day after Russian tanks and troops poured across the Ukrainian border on Feb. 24, NATO leaders received a deeply frightening message …
In Ukraine’s West, Lviv Makes Itself a Vital Rear Base
LVIV, Ukraine — Municipal workers were wrapping statues in protective coverings and boarding up the stained-glass windows of the many churches …
TikTok Is Gripped by the Violence and Misinformation of Ukraine War
Bre Hernandez used to scan TikTok for videos of makeup tutorials and taco truck reviews. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the 19-year-old has spent …
Too Close to Putin? Institutions Vet Artists, Uncomfortably.
In Canada, an acclaimed 20-year-old Russian pianist’s concert was canceled amid concerns about his silence on the invasion of Ukraine. The music …
Justice Dept. Announces Task Force to Go After Russian Oligarchs
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced the creation of a task force on Wednesday to go after billionaire oligarchs who have aided …
Four Times Opinion Writers on War in Ukraine: ‘It Is Very Clear Putin Has No Plan B’
We’re headed into the second week of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Russian forces have escalated their assault on Ukraine’s second largest city …