Underscoring increasing concerns about Omicron, scientists in South Africa said on Friday that the newest coronavirus variant appeared to spread more than twice as quickly as Delta, which had been considered the most contagious version of the virus. Omicron’s rapid spread results from a combination of contagiousness and an ability to dodge the body’s immune…
As one story goes, Tuttle took the opportunity to try reaching Flagler again. She sent him flowering orange blossoms from her very own yard beside Biscayne Bay to show that they were, as some called it, “freeze proof.” The land, she made clear, was filled with warm weather possibilities for agriculture and tourism. In another…
I am a law student and have just accepted a job offer in public interest law. My everyday style could be describe as “12-year-old boy” (graphic T-shirts, frayed jeans, everything oversize). My idea of dressing up is pastel colors or print button-downs. I never wear skirts or dresses and always wear sneakers. How do I…
ImagePeople waiting to receive a dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine at a clinic in Hillbrow, South Africa, a suburb of Johannesburg.Credit…Joao Silva/The New York Times Underscoring growing concerns about Omicron, scientists in South Africa said on Friday that the newest coronavirus variant appears to spread more than twice as quickly as Delta, which had…
Dinner always seems a little beside the point this time of year, which I fondly regard as cookie season. Why think about chicken when you could be daydreaming about hibiscus-ginger cookies, minty lime bars or chocolate babka rugelach? The brilliant recipe editors and bakers of New York Times Cooking have come up with 24 cookies…
A hazy concert by Offset. A Gen Z model blew out birthday candles. A book signing at Gucci. The tropical bacchanal of art fairs, private dinners and A-list parties known as Art Basel Miami Beach has returned with a vengeance. Here are some highlights from Wednesday night. Disco Balls and Fried Chicken There was a…
During Celine’s summer 2022 collection presentation in Nice, France, BLACKPINK superstar Lalisa Manobal (known by fans as “Lisa”) made her runway debut as part of her ongoing Celine ambassadorship. In a film accompanying the event, close-up shots of Lisa’s blunt-cut bangs and face-framing bob prepped fans for the even more glamorous reveal to come: Draped…
The Hetrick-Martin Institute, which provides a safe environment for L.G.B.T.Q. youth, held its Emery Awards Ball on Nov. 18 at Pier 60; a dinner buffet was followed by an auction and ballroom dance-off. UNICEF celebrated its 75th year with a benefit dinner at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Nov. 30. And Citymeals on Wheels held…
While the pandemic has depressed travel, it may have encouraged travel insurance, say those in the industry. “The biggest question we get from customers is: ‘What happens if I get Covid during travel and what if I have to quarantine?’” said Jeremy Murchland, the president of Seven Corners, a travel insurance management company. “Covid has…
Phew, it’s been a wild year, but New York Times Cooking readers still found their way into their kitchens. (Cooking is a great escape, and, despite the news, you do have to eat.) Simple, quick dishes like Ali Slagle’s five-ingredient cucumber-avocado salad and Hetty McKinnon’s cauliflower piccata dominated our list of most popular recipes, but…