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Coronavirus News, Analysis, and Opinion:

UFC 261 sells out in minutes, tickets warn of ‘death’ and ‘permanent damage’ from COVID-19

Far-Right Extremists Move From 'Stop the Steal' to Stop the Vaccine

The pandemic is stirring deep resentments in Europe. They may not be quick to heal

Baltimore Crime Plummeted After Prosecution Changes

Something happened in Baltimore last year. The coronavirus pandemic hit, and State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby announced that the city would no longer prosecute drug possession, prostitution, trespassing and other minor charges, to keep people out of jail and limit the spread of the deadly virus. And then crime went down in Baltimore. A lot. While violent crime and homicides skyrocketed in most other big American cities last year, violent crime in Baltimore dropped 20 percent from last March to this month, property crime decreased 36 percent, and there were 13 fewer homicides compared with the previous year.

Cryptocurrency, Investing, Money, Economy, and Debt:

Toilet paper could face a new shortage

Liquidity mining is booming — Will it last, or will it bust?

Duke University’s Early Coinbase Investment Could Now Be Worth $500M

“We Don’t Have The Money”: Argentina Warns It Will Default Again

Politics:

U.S. Worried China May Seize Control of Taiwan

The US is concerned that China is flirting with the idea of seizing control of Taiwan as President Xi Jinping becomes more willing to take risks to boost his legacy. Said a senior U.S. official: “China appears to be moving from a period of being content with the status quo over Taiwan to a period in which they are more impatient and more prepared to test the limits and flirt with the idea of unification.”

Texas Republicans Look To Curb Local Efforts To Expand Voting Access

Trump Claims His Mob Was ‘Hugging And Kissing’ Police During Capitol Attack

These Mega-Businesses Are Already Back to Bankrolling Insurrectionists

Michigan GOP chair calls top Democratic women ‘witches’

Xinjiang cotton: How do I know if it's in my jeans?

Serendipity:

The forgotten medieval fruit with a vulgar name

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