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As Afghan Cities Fall to Taliban, Brutal New Chapter Unfolds

Union head indicates teachers may drop opposition to vaccine mandate.

Just for the Fun of It

Rising Covid cases force organizers to cancel New Orleans Jazz Fest.

Jacob Desvarieux, Guitarist Who Forged Zouk Style, Dies at 65

The Propaganda War Intensifies in Afghanistan as the Taliban Gain Ground

When cities are falling to the Taliban, what happens next can vary.

Your Monday Briefing

‘This Is Really Scary’: Kids Struggle With Long Covid

Kathy Hochul, Cuomo’s No. 2, Quietly Prepares to Step Into the Limelight

Executive Assistant Who Accused Cuomo of Groping Comes Forward

Children who had even mild Covid are facing confounding long-term symptoms.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook Want to Appear Trustworthy. Don’t Be Fooled.

From France to Thailand, protests against pandemic measures grow.

Anti-Vax Insanity

Live Music Is Back! (Live Music Is Back?)

Review: ‘The Most Happy Fella,’ Sliced, Diced and None Too Pleased

Wildfire Scorches the Greek Island of Evia

Saudi Aramco Posts $25 Billion Profit

Markie Post, ‘Night Court’ Actress, Dies at 70

Dennis ‘Dee Tee’ Thomas, Saxophonist for Kool & the Gang, Dies at 70