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Before White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Lots of Risk-Benefit Calculation

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci will not attend the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, but President Biden has concluded it is worth the risk. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZPAFxSH

Justin Green, Who Put Himself Into His Underground Cartoons, Dies at 76

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By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/wP5Rkio

Man Charged With Hate Crimes After Nooses and Racist Notes Found

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By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BQXDvY

A small group of women and children has made it out of Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant.

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By BY MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/I8Kgbx3

‘I Lost Everything’: Pakistani Airstrikes Escalate Conflict on Afghan Border

The airstrikes killed at least 45 people, stoking fears of a violent resurgence of the conflict in eastern Afghanistan, which has become a base for Pakistani militants. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9SPqiK8

C. Vivian Stringer, Celebrated Basketball Coach, Is Retiring

Stringer, who reached four Final Fours, won more than 1,000 games over a half-century at Cheyney State, Iowa and, finally, Rutgers. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/x6DWEQf

MLB Suspends Trevor Bauer for Two Seasons Amid Abuse Claim

Bauer, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been on leave from the club as he faced allegations of sexual assault. Prosecutors in Los Angeles had declined to charge him criminally. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/jQ3KZpF

To Tackle Student Debt, Fix Ineffective Colleges

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By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/upRIziM

To Tackle Student Debt, Fix Ineffective Colleges

Graduates can’t repay their loans if they don’t learn anything useful in school. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZeYHyif

A ‘Hard Hat Mass’ for Fallen Workers

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By BY KAREN ZRAICK from NYT New York https://ift.tt/yl2cOpq

May Vocabulary Challenge: Write a Story Using Our Words of the Day

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/ukCgcvT

Drug Sentencing Bill Is in Limbo as Midterm Politics Paralyze Congress

A broadly supported bipartisan measure to eliminate a racial disparity in drug sentencing faces a difficult road as Republicans seek to weaponize the issue of crime against Democrats. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KEXvW4

States Sue Postal Service Over New Gas-Powered Mail Trucks

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By BY CORAL DAVENPORT from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/6oGWYyc

Strikes hit central Kyiv, setting at least one building ablaze.

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Russian forces still face logistical challenges in their offensive, a Pentagon official says.

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By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/vuUcPYH

Russian forces still face logistical challenges in their offensive, a Pentagon official says.

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In Warming World Oceans Risk Mass Extinctions, Model Shows

A new study finds that if fossil fuel emissions continue apace, the oceans could experience a mass extinction by 2300. There is still time to avoid it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rFMx4VW

They’re All Good Dogs, and It Has Nothing to Do With Their Breed

Retrievers that don’t retrieve and Papillons that point are all possible because the genes that shape dog behavior predate modern breeding that focuses on appearance, researchers find. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/B5Z3jC8

Judge refuses to strike down Elon Musk’s settlement with the S.E.C. over his Twitter posts.

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By BY JACK EWING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/hwR4q7S

N.Y.C.’s Chinatown, Reeling From Anti-Asian Attacks, Fights Shelter Plan

Residents unsettled by recent violence worry that two new shelters, one that would open near the site of a brutal murder, will lead to more disorder. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wOAspQz

Archegos Owner Bill Hwang Arrested by Federal Agents

Manhattan federal prosecutors arrested and criminally charged the owner, Bill Hwang, and his former top lieutenant in one of the highest-profile Wall Street prosecutions in years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ArjIL6K

Endgame Nears in Bidding for Chelsea F.C.

The American bank selling the English soccer team on behalf of its Russian owner could name its preferred suitor by the end of the week. But the drama isn’t over. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/GcpOAZK

Minneapolis Officers Found to Engage in Racist Policing

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By BY SHAILA DEWAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vX6ns3D

Minneapolis Officers Found to Engage in Racist Policing

Minnesota’s Department of Human Rights found instances of shockingly racist and misogynistic language, as well as patterns of discrimination in arrests and use of force. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/o4BXkvl

New Rules on Light Bulbs: LED vs. Incandescent

The administration set efficiency standards that will phase out sales of incandescent bulbs in favor of LEDs, reducing Americans’ electrical bills over time. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WKm3hPY

Vaccines for young children are being delayed by incomplete data, a top F.D.A. official suggests.

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/i6gfmhT

Supreme Court Struggles Over Biden’s Bid to End ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program

Known formally as the Migrant Protection Protocols, the program, adopted during the Trump administration, requires some migrants to wait in Mexico while their cases are heard. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/juScD4y

The maker of Ray-Ban sunglasses has sued JPMorgan over $272 million in fraudulent payments.

By BY LANANH NGUYEN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/JGRKL4q

Selling Twitter to Elon Musk Is Good for Investors. What About the Public?

The company’s decision to sell seems to have been based purely on the financials, with little if any regard for other stakeholders. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oXZEMVG

Musk’s deal for Twitter is worth about $44 billion.

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By BY MIKE ISAAC AND LAUREN HIRSCH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/TCsiQcV

Supreme Court Leans Toward Coach in Case on School Prayer

Members of the court’s conservative majority indicated that the coach, Joseph A. Kennedy, had a constitutional right to kneel and pray at the 50-yard line after games. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kCVTzfJ

Supreme Court Leans Toward Coach in Case on School Prayer

Members of the court’s conservative majority indicated that the coach, Joseph A. Kennedy, had a constitutional right to kneel and pray at the 50-yard line after games. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/kCVTzfJ

Texas Court Halts Execution of Hispanic Mother

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By BY J. DAVID GOODMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/qs9T1hG

Texas Court Halts Execution of Melissa Lucio

Melissa Lucio had long maintained her innocence. New evidence and expert testimony emerged casting strong doubt on her guilt. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JAis8Sd

How Villarreal’s Eye for Value Cracked the Champions League Code

A Spanish team’s run to the semifinals offers a template for how teams can thrive by turning the impatience of Europe’s giants against them. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/YXxVTgS

What Does the Curriculum Look Like in Your School?

We want to hear from you. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xAzGp8H

The U.S. keeps a wary eye on the French elections.

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By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/OD2pBx5

The Caretakers of Women’s Pandemic Stories

For two years, the staff of the National Women’s History Museum has collected journals to capture women’s experiences. Here’s a sliver of the 500 entries. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5EpZNO7

Where Do Travelers Still Need to Wear Masks?

After a federal mask mandate was struck down on Monday, travelers are facing a patchwork of rules spanning air travel, trains, buses, cruise ships and ride-hailing services. Here’s what to know. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mMW4aQ5

Demolishing City of the Dead Will Displace a Lively Quarter of Cairo

Cairo’s oldest cemetery is being razed, and thousands of families living amid the grand mausoleums face eviction. “You’re not at ease when you’re living. You’re not at ease even when you’re dead.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rGxKR3L

Turbulence or tradition? What to expect once the election ends.

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By BY AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/kqI4xO6

How hated is Macron? The answer could decide the presidency.

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By BY NORIMITSU ONISHI AND CONSTANT MÉHEUT from NYT World https://ift.tt/TiGIxWN

Russian forces resume attacks on the Mariupol steel plant where Ukrainian soldiers are holding out, officials say.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rTBJRVP

It will neither rattle Putin nor change our obligations in the war.

It will neither rattle Putin nor change our obligations in the war. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FBDyMN2

Climate Activists Rally at the White House to Demand Action

In Washington, D.C., as well as Phoenix, Atlanta and scores of other cities across the country, demonstrators called on the government to enact bold climate action. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JYVqSTd

Russia opens a criminal case accusing a pro-democracy activist of spreading ‘false information’ about the war.

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, faces 10 years in prison under a new law aimed at stamping out open opposition to the war in Ukraine. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fNG7Bjl

Mask Ruling Underscores Deep Split in Attitudes

Many readers of The Times said a judge’s decision to strike down the mask mandate on public transportation was “political” and “outrageous.” Others called it a relief. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aF21UIM

Miguel Cabrera of Detroit Tigers Reaches 3,000 Hits

A mainstay of the game for 20 seasons, Cabrera’s first manager recalls his star pupil’s only limitation being the number of times he could get him to the plate. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Gz7cqXu

What Makes a Good Job Good?

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By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/cb5sTy4

Stocks Tumble as Jitters over Interest Rates Persist

Wall Street was on track for its worst daily decline since early March, Recent comments from Fed officials have fueled expectations that interest rates will climb far faster than anyone thought even a few weeks ago. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZlP24gT

Blasts Kills at Least 33 as Violence Continues in Afghanistan

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/5tpN2RZ

‘Kamikaze’ drones are well suited to the fight in Ukraine, the manufacturer says.

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT World https://ift.tt/j0AhnUp

Hackers Claim to Target Russian Institutions in Barrage of Cyberattacks and Leaks

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By BY KATE CONGER AND DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pJxWhri

R. O. Blechman: ‘April Was Not Cruel to T.S. Eliot’

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By BY R. O. BLECHMAN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/dLBexTw

For France’s Muslims, a Choice Between Lesser Evils in Presidential Vote

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By BY NORIMITSU ONISHI AND AIDA ALAMI from NYT World https://ift.tt/d0zUvoy

Lyrid Meteor Shower: How and When to Watch

Fireballs may light up the sky for those willing to stay up late and take in the show. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ux69mkd

Routine Childhood Vaccinations in the U.S. Slipped During the Pandemic

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By BY BENJAMIN MUELLER AND JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/lptnx6L

Florida Votes to Revoke Disney’s Special Tax Status

The vote, which appears certain to be signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, follows an acrimonious clash over what has been called the “Don’t Say Gay” law in the state. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TGItMKk

Stocks fall as Fed chair says a half percentage point interest rate increase is ‘on the table.’

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Janet Yellen Calls for Reshaping Supply Chains That Are ‘Not Secure’

Policymakers are discussing how to be less reliant on adversarial countries at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1N6ugZG

What You Don’t Know About Amazon

The company’s rewiring of retail puts customers at risk. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/b59a4M6

Elon Musk Details Plan for $46.5 Billion Twitter Takeover

Mr. Musk has been building a stake in the social media company and last week made an unsolicited offer to acquire it outright. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wVc5Iq0

A German software giant is unplugging its Russia business.

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By BY MELISSA EDDY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/0CreVg7

Trump Hotel Sale in Washington Will End an Era

The $375 million sale of a Washington hotel that served as an influence and access bazaar for lawmakers, administration officials and other Trump allies is slated to be finalized this month. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q75THfR

Nikola Jokic Dishes With the Best of Them

Jokic, the Denver Nuggets center, may be one of the best passers ever. But Golden State is making it more difficult for him to do what he does best. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/xFgMSLU

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen walked out of a G20 meeting as Russia’s finance minister spoke.

Several central bank governors and finance ministers protested Russia’s participation at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gm8XK50

Thomas Piketty’s Radical Plan to Redistribute Wealth

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By BY NICHOLAS LEMANN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/ArvfhJB

Father Doesn’t Know Best at New Directors/New Films

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By BY MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/tQzRWh4

Man Charged in Fatal Subway Push of Michelle Go Deemed Unfit for Trial

Martial Simon will be committed to a locked psychiatric facility. He had bounced between hospitals and the streets for years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NYRq0mK

Democratic Dollars Flow Once Again to Likely Lost Causes

New fund-raising figures show emerging Democratic stars like Marcus Flowers in Georgia and Gary Chambers Jr. in Louisiana, with no clear path to victory. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kPiuLRX

The U.N. chief calls for a ‘humanitarian pause’ in Ukraine to mark Easter in the Orthodox church.

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By BY MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG from NYT World https://ift.tt/jhI5x9s

Chaos at Rikers Could Lead to Federal Court Control, U.S. Attorney Says

Damian Williams wrote that his office might have no choice but to seek “aggressive relief” for the serious problems at the jail. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/u1j5LAS

For the Raptors, Scottie Barnes Can Do a Little Bit of Everything

Barnes is a finalist for the Rookie of the Year Award. But he has bigger aspirations than that, starting with winning a championship this year. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/5sKIu6C

Ukraine War Divides Orthodox Faithful

Around the world, national churches, parishes and even families are reassessing relations with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, who has encouraged Russia’s aggression. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KCjZGYs

Philadelphia Mask Mandate Back in Effect as Coronavirus Cases Rise

A sharp increase in new infections triggered the return of indoor mask rules a little more than a month after they were lifted. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jXnArTU

The Female Soccer Players Challenging France’s Hijab Ban

France’s soccer federation forbids hijab-wearing women from competing in soccer games, even though FIFA allows them. A collective of Muslim players is fighting what it considers a discriminatory rule. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZBPhpMg

Florida Rejects Math Textbooks, Citing ‘Prohibited Topics’

Officials said they objected to the inclusion of social-emotional learning and critical race theory in the books but did not share information on the specific content. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XiLrtTe

Yemen’s Houthis Went From Ragtag Militia to Force Threatening Gulf Powers

Iran’s cultivation of the Houthis over the years of war in Yemen has armed them with missiles and drones, endangering Washington’s partners and Tehran’s rivals, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IKmqHoh

How Much Money Do Boston Marathon Champions Win?

The Boston Marathon will give out a total of $879,500 across professional divisions on Monday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/mqhRofU

Ukraine Team Finds Escape, and Almost an Upset, Against U.S.

A supportive crowd in Asheville, N.C., watched the Ukrainians nearly pull off an upset of the United States in a Billie Jean King Cup qualifier. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/sIr3Ky9

Americans Over 60 Should Get Second Booster, Official Says

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By BY WILLIAM LAMB from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/bX6BIds

Ukrainian refugees observe Passover in Krakow.

By BY CORA ENGELBRECHT from NYT World https://ift.tt/hACF32P

Americans Over 60 Should Get Second Booster, Official Says

Citing data from Israel, the Biden administration’s Covid response coordinator said a second booster offered significant protection to older people. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xs0Qctk

Why Jesus’ Resurrection on Easter Really Happened, and Why It Matters

How two poems inspire my Easter prayers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ldZMmzk
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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/aQZw3UR

Will Democrats Soon Be Locked Out of Power?

With a little more electoral ambition, Republicans have a clear majority in reach.  from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/v9AOTmi

How Loathing Golf Taught Me to Confront My Own Prejudice

The game symbolized things I wanted to do but could never afford. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dSuepKJ

How Rising Mortgage Rates Are Affecting the Housing Market

Mortgage costs have jumped as the Federal Reserve has raised rates. With higher rates come fewer offers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SNJFEyl

On Homelessness, New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams Needs a Little Religion

People experiencing homelessness are our neighbors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8bG5Ci1

The Law That Shaped the Internet Presents a Question for Elon Musk

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By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/jhHE1By

The Law That Shaped the Internet Presents a Question for Elon Musk

Section 230 gives companies wide latitude to host as much objectionable content as they wish. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JldGqOe

Kathy Hochul Is Standing on a Very High Glass Cliff

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By BY JESSICA BENNETT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7y8zDrU

How Russia Media Uses Fox News to Make Its Case

The conservative network has appeared hundreds of times in Russian media. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uSrP5NA

Baseball Hall of Fame Will Create New Exhibit on Race

Dave Winfield and Ken Griffey Jr. will be among the advisers for a permanent exhibit that re-examines the contributions of Jackie Robinson and others. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/UNfurGF

How Would a Twitter Takeover Work?

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By BY MELINA DELKIC from NYT Business https://ift.tt/jnKGJPB

Putin admits sanctions have hurt Russia’s oil and gas sector.

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‘To Olivia’ Review: Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal Cope With Tragedy

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By BY LISA KENNEDY from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/Ic7Yhme

Weekly Health Quiz: Mental Health Apps, S.T.I.s and Covid

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By BY KNVUL SHEIKH from NYT Well https://ift.tt/gPZmrqk

Elon Musk Is a Digital Citizen Kane

What would Twitter look like with Musk as its sole proprietor? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/c9iQDgj

Officials are seeking to instill confidence in New York City’s subway system.

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By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT New York https://ift.tt/lNaDSTx

New Yorkers riding the subway Wednesday were on edge, but determined.

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By BY ASHLEY WONG AND NATE SCHWEBER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/eLhonEU

Modern Love Podcast: First Love Mixtape, Side B

By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/BOP4ysx

The U.S. has expanded intelligence sharing with Ukraine about Russian troops in the Donbas region.

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT World https://ift.tt/BMsuic3

Cuba Gooding Jr. Pleads Guilty to Forcible Touching

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By BY BENJAMIN WEISER AND COLIN MOYNIHAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/aRxk6Ms

Biden tells Zelensky the U.S. is sending $800 million more in aid to Ukraine.

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT World https://ift.tt/BPat4bH

How to Make Sense of the New L.B.G.T. Culture War

There is an enormous gap between what people are willing say in public and what they really think. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gtjxpfw

A station security camera captured nothing as search for gunman continues, mayor says.

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By BY TROY CLOSSON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/E0AMVw3

A Brooklyn electrician helped get a gunshot victim to an ambulance.

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By BY JONAH E. BROMWICH from NYT New York https://ift.tt/XaJv52x

Boris Johnson Fined for Breaking U.K. Lockdown Rules

The British prime minister had seemed to turn the “partygate” tide with his handling of Ukraine. Then came the announcement that he broke the law. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YOeirRj

Live Webinar: Exploring Big Ideas Through Short Documentaries

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/caAKWTH

The federal consumer bureau sued TransUnion and a former executive over deceptive sales tactics.

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By BY STACY COWLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/azYvxhw

The Pentagon will meet with major military contractors to plan aid for Ukraine.

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Email Is Slow and Creates Distance. That’s Why It’s Great.

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By BY JAY CASPIAN KANG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/IG1FkzU

Benedict Lombe Wins the Blackburn Prize for ‘Lava’

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By BY SARAH BAHR from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/thA4Cnl

A New Writing Job Brings Change

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By BY TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/75SqxOa

Psilocybin Spurs Brain Activity in Patients With Depression, Small Study Shows

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By BY ANDREW JACOBS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/fZ4RPV2