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Health
New Approach to Blocking H.I.V. Raises Talk of an AIDS Vaccine
A new compound has blocked H.I.V. infection so well in monkeys that it may be able to function as a vaccine against AIDS, scientists say.Opinion
Progress and Hope on Preventing Veteran Suicides
Kelly Posner of the Center for Suicide Risk Assessment at Columbia University and Dr. Kenneth R. Silk, a psychiatrist, respond to an editorial.U.S.
30 More Problem Days, Boston Transit Chief Says
And, officials warned, if another big storm hits the region — one is expected over the weekend — it could take even longer.Health
Scientists Shed Light on Circuits That Control Genes
Researchers hope the discoveries, described in two dozen papers released on Wednesday, will eventually lead to a deeper understanding of diseases and new ways to treat or cure them.
Business Day
3 Drugs for an Eye Disease, With Big Price Gaps, Are Found to Be Equals for Many
The three drugs — Eylea, Lucentis and Avastin — are meant to treat a condition known as macular edema, which occurs primarily in patients with diabetes.Opinion
Give Greece Room to Maneuver
European lenders must give Greece some slack in repaying its debt to prevent the dangerous possibility of a default and a crisis in the euro system.Business Day
Greece to Propose Compromise on E.U. Bailout
Athens will push for an extension of several months but will otherwise stick to the terms of the current rescue plan, a government spokesman said.Closing summary
Before we close up for today, here is a summary of the main events:- It was officially confirmed by eurogroup minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Twitter
- As details of the proposals emerged, commentators concluded that it amounted to a climbdown for Athens
- The European Commission welcomed the plans and said they could pave the way to eurozone stability
Other major European markets - apart from the FTSE 100 - are up slightly (by less than 1%) on hopes that a Greek deal can still be struck.
The FTSE is down slightly by 0.1% at 6,888.62.
U.S.
John Kirby, Pentagon Spokesman, Will Be Replaced With a Civilian
Rear Admiral John F. Kirby is the first casualty of a new defense secretary who has expressed reservations about having a uniformed officer serve as the Defense Department’s press secretary.Travel
Khmer-Inspired Shopping by Angkor Wat
Siem Reap, the gateway city to the temple ruins in Cambodia, is brimming with a clutch of stylish, recently opened boutiques.U.S.
After Judge’s Ruling, Obama Delays Immigration Actions
Jeh C. Johnson, the Homeland Security secretary, vowed to appeal a judge’s ruling but said his agency would suspend plans this week to accept applications from illegal immigrants for new protections.U.S.
Illinois Governor Proposes $6 Billion in Cuts and Reducing Pension Benefits
Though many of his cuts are likely to face opposition in the Democratic-led legislature, his proposal for solving the state’s crippling pension crisis may be the most contentious.Business Day
Facing Suits, a Nursing Home in California Seeks Bankruptcy
Plaintiffs’ lawyers criticize the move as a maneuver to avoid what could be catastrophic legal verdicts in lawsuits over the quality of care.Technology
Hoping Google’s Lab Is a Rainmaker
After patiently abiding a steep increase in research and development spending, Wall Street is starting to wonder when — and if — Google’s science projects will pay off.
"The
very public failure of Glass points to a bigger question. After
patiently abiding a steep increase in research and development spending
on efforts that range from biology to space exploration, Wall Street is
starting to wonder when — and if — Google’s science projects will pay
off.
“We
want companies to continue to push the envelope, but there has to be
some financial responsibility around that,” said Ben Schachter, an
analyst at Macquarie Securities. “We have no real insight into what’s
going on.”"
The investors can change the management or sell their shares.
Business Day
Same-Day Delivery Resurges, Adding Alcohol
Millennials accustomed to ordering food for delivery on smartphones have come of legal drinking age, and niche start-ups are poised to take advantage.World
Iran’s Supreme Leader Says He Doubts Nuclear Talks Will End Sanctions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he did not think punitive measures imposed on Iran would be lifted as part of his country’s talks with world powers.U.S.
Video: Brown Sworn In as Governor of Oregon
Kate Brown, a Democrat, was sworn in to replace John Kitzhaber, who resigned last week after inquiries were begun into his fiancée’s finances and role in his administration.
"The sudden resignation
of Gov. John Kitzhaber of Oregon paves the way for Secretary of State
Kate Brown to become America’s first openly bisexual governor.
So who is Ms. Brown?
A former family
lawyer, Ms.Brown began her career in politics when she was appointed to
Oregon’s House of Representatives in 1992 to fill a vacancy. In 1996 she
was elected to the State Senate, where she rose to majority leader in
2004, the first woman to hold that role.
In 2008, Ms. Brown was elected as Oregon’s 24th secretary of state.
Ms. Brown claims as
her legislative highlights improving transparency in campaign
contributions and passing civil rights and domestic partnership laws in
Oregon.
When she takes over as
governor next week, Ms. Brown will become one of the highest-ranking
lawmakers from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in
the United States. The last Congress had six openly gay or bisexual members, and the Senate had one lesbian.
In an essay for Out and Elected U.S.A,
Ms. Brown, 54, described understanding her sexuality in her early 30s
and eventually making it public when it was written about in a local
newspaper.
“Some days I feel like I have a foot in both worlds, yet never really belonging to either,” she said.
Ms. Brown, who is
married to Dan Little and lives in Portland, will face a special
election in 2016 if she wants to keep the job. Before Mr. Kitzhaber
announced his resignation on Friday, Ms. Brown said this week that she
was ready to step in as governor.
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