The research was conducted in part when older variants of the coronavirus were spreading. Other factors may have influenced the conclusions. Source: New York Times
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Long Covid Has Played Role in More Than 3,500 Deaths in US, CDC Says
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2022
The tally is less than 1 percent of all deaths linked to the coronavirus, but it shows that it is possible to die from lingering symptoms after infection. Source: New York Times
Hometown of Tyler Adams, U.S. Captain, Still Proud Even With Loss
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2022
Schoolmates, friends and others packed a pub early to watch their hometown hero, Tyler Adams, lead the United States men’s national team, which was eliminated from the World Cup by the Netherlands. Source: New York Times
Judge Criticizes D.A. for Halting Prosecution of Woman in Husband’s Death
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2022
Alvin L. Bragg, Manhattan’s district attorney, abandoned the murder case against Tracy McCarter. Justice Diane Kiesel cast a critical eye on the politics surrounding the case. Source: New York Times
New York Philharmonic Was Once All-Male. Now, Women Outnumber Men.
By Gotham Rex on November 22, 2022
The New York Philharmonic, which was an all-male bastion for most of its 180 years of existence, currently has 45 women and 44 men. Source: New York Times
As the Pandemic Drags On, Americans Struggle for New Balance
By Gotham Rex on November 14, 2022
As offices, restaurants and schools fill up, people are adjusting expectations and habits in another moment of deep uncertainty. Source: New York Times
Giuliani Will Not Face Federal Charges Over Lobbying, Prosecutors Say
By Gotham Rex on November 14, 2022
Prosecutors had seized Rudolph Giuliani’s electronic devices, but did not uncover sufficient evidence to charge him with a crime. Source: New York Times
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $1.9 Billion After No Winning Ticket Sold
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2022
No tickets matched all six numbers to win the top prize after the drawing Saturday night. The next drawing is Monday. Source: New York Times
$1.6 Billion Powerball Jackpot Sets Off Ticket-Buying Frenzy
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2022
The odds of getting the winning numbers are 1 in 292.2 million, but that did not dash the hopes of players ahead of the drawing on Saturday. Source: New York Times
The Housing Market Is Worse Than You Think
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2022
Buyers, sellers and renters are in for more twists and turns, as soaring mortgage rates and stubborn inflation signal belt tightening ahead. Source: New York Times
Former U.N. Employee Sentenced to 15 Years in Sexual Assaults of Women
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2022
Karim Elkorany, who drugged his victims, admitted to the attacks, which spanned years and continents. Source: New York Times
Mnuchin Says That Barrack Opposed the Interests of His Supposed Patrons
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2022
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that Thomas Barrack opposed a United Arab Emirates blockade of Qatar. Mr. Barrack faces charges of working secretly for the Emiratis. Source: New York Times
An Abortion Ban With Unexpected Consequences for Older Mothers
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2022
Older women are more likely to carry fetuses with genetic disorders that often can’t be detected until 15 weeks of pregnancy, beyond the limit set in a Senate proposal. Source: New York Times
Medical Care Alone Won’t Halt the Spread of Diabetes, Scientists Say
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2022
Now experts are calling for walkable communities, improved housing, and access to health care and better food, particularly in minority communities. Source: New York Times
Oleg Deripaska, Russian Oligarch, Indicted on Sanctions Charges
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2022
The oligarch Oleg Deripaska is accused of conspiring to violate sanctions, including by arranging for his girlfriend to travel to America to give birth so his children could have U.S. citizenship. Source: New York Times