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The Vaccine Preventable Diseases of Children
Scotiabank Arena to host mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic for young kids Dec. 12 When Dr. Michael Poon, a pediatrician with Kids Care Pediatric Practice in Woonsocket, learned about his own family’s risk of contracting...

politics
Taiwan’s military is a major threat to Taiwan’s security
If China conquers Taiwan, it would be huge blow to US national security, economy and diplomatic relations with a rising Asian superpower The Pentagon is preparing a $15.1bn weapons acquisition bill to support the...

europe
The U.S. vs. Mexico: The U.S.-Mexico Draw
U.S. heads to World Cup with players struggling for game time As it was when both the U.S. and Mexico were involved in the World Cup qualifying tournament in November, those watching the USA-Mexico...

us
Waterwise says drought-hit city’s water use dropped by the equivalent of an entire football field
L.A. water use plummets during hot summer amid calls to conserve during drought By RENEE HOFFMAN and STEPHANE MAHEUD Los Angeles An L.A. water conservation group on Thursday said its annual report showed that...

asia
Peter Thiel’s Support of the Far-Right Ideology
Goldberg: Why is Peter Thiel, a GOP megadonor, buying a Maltese passport? Hedge fund billionaire Peter Thiel is one of the greatest supporters of right-wing causes and ideas in America. Since the early ’80s,...

us
The Five Largest Cities in New England
The Times podcast: The fight over Squaw Valley's name The Times-Union: Squaw Valley has been a California treasure for generations of Westerners, and a place we know well. But for the last few years,...

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The Entrepreneur with the Most Love
Meet another Musk with a business venture of her own -- and it's all about romance. The entrepreneur with the most love lives in her own little world. "I love to be alone. I...

entertainment
Frances Tiafoe to US Open Final
How Frances Tiafoe went from sleeping at a tennis center to the US Open semifinals Frances Tiafoe's career has been filled with highs and lows, but her US Open semifinal victory would represent one...

health
We Must Not Stop Fighting for the Right to Happiness
Editorial: Nancy Pelosi has been a trailblazer. The U.S. is better for her leadership than for any other woman in American history. She has accomplished more as Speaker than any other legislator. Her achievements...

national
Nintendo Releases New Trailer for Street Fighter V
Capcom's newest 'Street Fighter' game takes a jab at reviving the golden age of arcades (and Sega of Japan) with a new take on a classic fighting game that was once as close to...