An exhibition at the Met reveals the majesty of this former British royal family and the manipulation of its image to exude power and relevance. Source: New York Times
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Prince Andrew Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit With Virginia Giuffre
Financial terms of the settlement, which was announced in a federal court filing in Manhattan on Tuesday, were not revealed. Source: New York Times
Woman Suing Prince Andrew for Abuse Settled With Jeffrey Epstein for $500,000
The prince’s lawyers are expected to argue that Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s suit should be dismissed because of the earlier settlement’s terms. Source: New York Times
Woman Suing Prince Andrew for Abuse Settled With Epstein for $500,000
The prince’s lawyers are expected to argue that Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s suit should be dismissed because of the earlier settlement’s terms. Source: New York Times
17 New York Arts Organizations Are Among Those Receiving $30 Million
The Queens Museum, Harlem Stage and 44 other groups were chosen to receive aid from Bloomberg Philanthropies for digital innovation. Source: New York Times
Vaccines Are Effective Against the New York Variant, Studies Find
The research adds to a growing number of findings suggesting the Pfizer and Moderna shots are protective against the variants identified so far. Source: New York Times
Some Covid-19 Patients Say They’re Left With Ringing Ears
Scientists are examining a possible link to tinnitus. A businessman’s suicide has lent urgency to the research. Source: New York Times
Sharon Kay Penman, Whose Novels Plumbed Britain’s Past, Dies at 75
The author of best-selling books set in medieval England and Wales, she insisted that historical fiction had an obligation to the facts. Source: New York Times
As Rollout Falters, Scientists Debate New Vaccination Tactics
Should second doses be delayed? Should most adults receive half-doses? Scientists are pondering ways to get more shots into more arms. Source: New York Times
What Scientists Know About How the Coronavirus Variant Spreads
Contagiousness is the hallmark of the mutated virus surfacing in the U.S. and more than a dozen other countries. Source: New York Times
More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado
It’s the first confirmed U.S. case of the variant, which has overwhelmed hospitals in Britain. Source: New York Times
Extra Pounds May Raise Risk of Severe Covid-19
Even people who aren’t obese may be more likely to become seriously ill when infected with the coronavirus, the C.D.C. said. Source: New York Times
Safety Review Begins Into AstraZeneca's Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
A participant in the company’s late-stage coronavirus vaccine trial reportedly developed severe neurological symptoms. Now experts must assess whether the vaccine was responsible. Source: New York Times
Prince Andrew and U.S. Prosecutor in Nasty Dispute Over Epstein Case
The spat over whether the prince is willing to help in a sex-trafficking inquiry escalated, with a top federal prosecutor effectively calling the British royal a liar. Source: New York Times
Is It Time to Stop Clapping for Health Care Workers? An Organizer Thinks So
“To maintain the positive impact that it’s had so far, it’s best to stop at its peak,” said Annemarie Plas, who started #ClapForOurCarers. Source: New York Times