How to Get a Covid Vaccine Shot for Your Kid
Every child 5 years and older is now eligible, but getting an appointment may take a little patience.
C.D.C. Recommends Covid Vaccine for Younger Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday formally endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 through 11, a move that will buttress defenses against a possible surge as winter arrives and ease the worries of tens of millions of pandemic-weary parents. At a meeting earlier in the day, a panel of…
Democrats Reach Deal to Control Drug Prices in Bill
WASHINGTON — House Democrats reached a deal on Tuesday to add a measure to curb prescription drug costs to President Biden’s $1.85 trillion social safety net plan, agreeing to allow the government for the first time to negotiate prices for medications covered by Medicare as they pushed for a quick vote on the bill. Negotiators…
Are You Missing Out on the Metaverse?
If you have an internet connection, you’re probably familiar with the feeling. Something new starts happening online. People seem really excited about it. Suddenly you’re curious. (Sure, I’ll join TikTok.) Or maybe you feel dread. (Am I too late to buy crypto?) Everyone at some point fears missing out on something. Speaking of which, have…
22 Best Dresses on Amazon for Every Occasion
There’s no match for the dress when it comes to getting ready. It’s a one-and-done solution to the ever-inundating question, “What do I wear?” Dresses are the easy way to look polished in an instant for every possible occasion. From brunch with the girls, a day of errands, or your cousin’s wedding, a dress is…
At the Radio City Christmas Show, Some Workers Worry About Covid Rules
Employees must all be vaccinated, but some are upset that the upcoming show is not also testing them for the virus, as is done on Broadway and at other major performing venues.
Restaurant Review: Foda Egyptian Sandwiches in Astoria, Queens
One school of thought on liver holds that it should never be cooked so long that the interior loses all its rosy pink color and fades to dull brown. This view is not likely to be shared by anyone who has eaten kebda Eskandarany, the beef-liver sandwich that has spread from its native Alexandria to…
Pfizer, Moderna Covid Shots Less Effective for Immunocompromised, Study Shows
Coronavirus vaccines were significantly less effective in protecting people with weakened immune systems than they were for other people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Tuesday, buttressing the agency’s call for immunocompromised adults to receive third or fourth doses of vaccines. Two doses of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines were 77…
Tiny Love Stories: ‘With You, I Can Be a New Person’
Constancy in Candy My grandmother kept a candy bowl on a table by her front door. Growing up, I would sneak butterscotches and strawberry sweets. During the pandemic, my grandmother moved into assisted living. On my first visit after lockdown, I saw how much of her 90-year life she had discarded to fit into her…
Holiday Travel and Covid: Here’s What to Expect
“It’s not going to be long-lived,” Mr. Orlando said. “I think once the rest of the world opens up, those planes will get back to flying the old high-demand routes, but for now, it’s a wonderful opportunity.” Be prepared to adapt. Ariel Vinson, 31, a digital content manager for a consumer packaged goods company in…