Reading archive 2021-12-08

China is the world’s 'biggest captor of journalists’ with 127 detained, report says

After Medina Spirit’s death, the uncomfortable spotlight on racehorse fatalities returns

First lab results show omicron has ‘much more extensive escape’ from antibodies than previous variants: Experimental results are not surprising, given number of mutations in new variant

Two years into this pandemic, the world is dangerously unprepared for the next one, report says: With its vast wealth and scientific capability, the United States held on to its top ranking among 195 countries, even as it scored lowest on public confidence in government — a factor associated with high numbers of cases and deaths

D.C. Woman Called Police Twice, Saying Someone Was Stalking Her. Hours Later, She Was Found Slain