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How 1 mom recovered from facial paralysis, and US faces Omicron variant
Playwright Sarah Ruhl has spent 10 years recovering from Bell’s palsy, a mysterious and sudden facial paralysis, while juggling motherhood and a writing career. She shares her journey in a new memoir.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenPlaywright Sarah Ruhl has spent 10 years recovering from Bell’s palsy, a mysterious and sudden facial paralysis, while juggling motherhood and a writing career. She shares her journey in a new memoir.
The Omicron variant of COVID has spread to about a dozen countries after being discovered in South Africa this month, and scientists don’t know how contagious it is or whether today’s vaccines can protect against it.
High-profile criminal cases start today for Ghislaine Maxwell, the long-time associate of alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, and Jussie Smollett, the “Empire” actor who allegedly staged an assault.
The Marías' Grammy-nominated debut album "Cinema" uses English and Spanish lyrics, and mixes jazz, reggaeton and pop.
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4 storiesIt might take weeks to understand Omicron variant, says global health scholar
The Omicron variant has spread to about a dozen countries after being discovered in South Africa this month, and scientists don’t know how contagious it is or whether today’s vaccines can protect against it.
Read the story8 minGhislaine Maxwell and Jussie Smollet trials: Breaking them down on day 1
Two high-profile criminal cases get underway today. That includes the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, the long-time associate of alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein who hanged himself in a Manhattan jail cell two years ago.
Read the story8 minWith facial paralysis due to Bell’s palsy, this writer focused on her mind instead of her body
Playwright Sarah Ruhl has spent 10 years recovering from Bell’s palsy, a mysterious and sudden facial paralysis, while juggling motherhood and a writing career. She shares her journey in a new memoir.
Read the story20 minThe Marías wanted to make music for movies. Now they’re nominated for a Grammy
The Marías use jazz, indie-pop and reggaeton to create a dreamy soundscape, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. The band was formed in LA by María Zardoya and Josh Conway.
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