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Black Doctors Say Pandemic Reveals Enduring Racial Inequity Medicine Alone Cannot Fix
These doctors see in their wards some of the African American patients who make up the vast majority of the city's COVID-19 fatalities. They say working amid the pandemic inspires a sense of duty – and sometimes despair. Photo by Tyrone Turner.
Climate Change Ripens Prospects For German Winemakers
Warmer weather makes for better Riesling harvests and opens up new possibilities for Pinot Noir.
In San Juan, New York Linemen turn the lights back on
Electrical workers from New York City overcome logistical hurdles and disorganization to restore energy to homes and businesses in Puerto Rico.
Lesbos, a Greek Refuge for the War Weary and Vacationers
A Greek island gets inundated with refugees. The local leaders say tourists can help just by showing up. This guide, written for The New York Times Travel section, shows how to pitch in while enjoying the rustic charms of Lesbos in Greece.
Palestinian Sesame Street ails without US funds
A U.S. Congress freeze on money to USAID pulls Sesame Street off the air. After this story went out, Congressmen raised the issue in Washington, while wearing Muppets on their hands.