For Lula and the World, the Tough Job of Saving the Amazon Begins
Deforestation is one of many problems Brazil’s new government will need to address. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZcFnaUX
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‘I just don’t have words.’ Kyiv residents express fury at New Year’s Eve attacks.
By BY ANDREW E. KRAMER from NYT World https://ift.tt/VErXQWC
Katie Couric: What Barbara Walters Made Possible for Women
She never took no for an answer, so women who came after her could hear “yes.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ufsqkbN
The Invention of Elise Stefanik
To rise through the Trump-era G.O.P., a young congresswoman gave up her friends, her mentors and her ideals. Will it be enough? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cvh9yfV
Without Updated Tools, N.F.L. Is Still Finding Concussions Too Late
Despite nearly 30 medical professionals on hand for every N.F.L. game, more subtle symptoms of concussions can be missed, and the league still relies heavily on players to self-report them. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/MbdRE2Q
After Competing Without a Hijab, a Top Iranian Chess Player Heads for Spain
By BY DYLAN LOEB MCCLAIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/mAvgsLE
How McCarthy’s Speaker Election Bid Could Devolve Into Chaos
Representative Kevin McCarthy, the Republican leader, has pledged to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor. It could turn into a debacle not seen in the chamber for a century. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GHl9B6r
Georgia and Ohio State Know All About No. 4 Seeds Making Title Runs
Top-seeded teams have been more likely to win College Football Playoff semifinals. But teams ranked fourth — including Ohio State in 2014 — have won just as many national titles. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/peT4QLZ
Suspect Arrested in Killings of 4 College Students in Moscow, Idaho
The college town has been reeling since the attack last month, in which four students were killed overnight, apparently as they slept. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Cg7bwIU
Inside an Underground Network of Los Angeles Museums
Shrines to skateboarding, bunnies, neon, aviation and citrus trees dot the sprawling region, highlighting its diversity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EWha761
The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
By BY ANN CARRNS from NYT Your Money https://ift.tt/4ACwcb9
Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/duz1k6U
Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/duz1k6U
Rich Strike Is Resting, but He’s Not Done Racing
An 80-1 shot who won this year’s Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike is preparing to race as a 4-year-old. “He is twice the horse that he was in May,” his trainer said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tmnOXdB
The Sydney Hobart Race Is a Dream to Win and Formidable to Navigate
It’s complicated and difficult, but they keep coming back because, said one, ‘it’s the hardest.’ from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DCenOE0
Unraveling Climate Change’s Link to Extreme Winter Storms
The deadly freeze that swept the United States was extraordinary, but while scientists know that global warming can intensify extreme weather, the effects on winter storms are tricky to untangle. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/a0COfGZ
Lawmakers Signal Inquiries Into U.S. Government’s Use of Foreign Spyware
By BY MARK MAZZETTI AND RONEN BERGMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HhgqCTA
A Literary Scene Where Parties Are Part of the Agenda
LittlePuss Press specializes in work by transgender writers. Its founders also know it’s hard to resist a great party. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MgaGJRD
The Afterlife of Your Holiday Discards
The cartoonist Amy Hwang explores what happens after the presents are unwrapped and the tree is untrimmed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5blAPXs
George Santos: What We Know and Don’t Know About the Representative-Elect
Mr. Santos admitted that the information in his résumé about where he worked and went to school were not true. Other discrepancies in his biography remain a mystery. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9IHTDCu
Epidemics That Weren’t: How Countries Shut Down Recent Outbreaks
Some of the most fragile health systems in the world can teach us ways to respond to public health threats early and effectively. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dKi1bZO
In a city a few hours from Moscow, mothers grieve their sons, but don’t resent Putin’s war.
By BY VALERIE HOPKINS AND NANNA HEITMANN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3Z9zkIy
Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports
The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CD9PWsd
Pandemic Woes Lead Met Opera to Tap Endowment and Embrace New Work
Facing tepid ticket sales, the company will withdraw up to $30 million from its endowment and stage more operas by living composers, which have been outselling the classics. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xaubpnr
Aid Groups in Afghanistan Suspend Work After the Taliban Ban Female Staff
By BY ISABELLA KWAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/350tjrW
In the Bahamas, a Lingering Sympathy for Sam Bankman-Fried
Residents there have a generous view of the disgraced FTX founder, who has been accused of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4YG3WXU
Paris Shooting Suspect Indicted on Charges of MurderWith Racist Motive
By BY CONSTANT MÉHEUT from NYT World https://ift.tt/glwREqa
Is the Inflation Storm Letting Up?
It’s too soon to celebrate, but the news is improving. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kI7aqtx
Human Artists on New A.I. Illustrations
“Usually what happens is it devalues that human labor.” Three illustrators discuss art generated by artificial intelligence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WqwKSJ9
A Plan for Every Kind of New Year’s Eve
Looking for a simple night? An all-out fete? We have options. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HP5tc7Y
Buses of Migrants Arrive at Kamala Harris’s Home on Christmas Eve
By BY STEPHANIE LAI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QWxoPKR
Maya Ruiz-Picasso, Artist’s Daughter and Inspiration, Dies at 87
As a girl she brought out a childlike quality in Picasso. As an adult she became an authority on his works. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9lpd2GI
Terry Hall, a Face of Britain’s Ska Revival, Is Dead at 63
By BY ALEX WILLIAMS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/F8Cv9hy
Maya Ruiz-Picasso, Artist’s Daughter and Inspiration, Dies at 87
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/uHWtk6p
Something About This Mysterious Fossil Graveyard Was Fishy
For decades, paleontologists have tried to explain what they assumed was a 230-million-year-old scene of mass death. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EuPgQcS
In the Buffalo area, a community comes to life, beckoned by beer and football.
By BY RON DEPASQUALE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WDjp0ZT
Indigenous Communities in Canada Still Await Safe Drinking Water
A legal victory last December raised hopes for an accelerated path to clean drinking water on Canadian reserves. But for many, the wait drags on. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VQc1NrC
She Worked for Twitter. Then She Tweeted at Elon Musk.
Sasha Solomon, a software engineer, joined others in the media business who lost their jobs this year after publicly taking on their employers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7eSEimd
In chilly Orlando, the most popular souvenir isn’t Mickey Mouse ears.
By BY ERIC ADELSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4qhdx6w
Surfers Work for Gender Equality in the World’s Most Famous Waves
In 2002, “Blue Crush” depicted women competing at a major competition at Hawaii’s Pipeline. That’s only now become a reality thanks to grass-roots efforts and hard-charging surfers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U7rAL3Q
Threat of Invasion From Belarus Low, Says Ukraine Spy Chief
By BY ANDREW E. KRAMER from NYT World https://ift.tt/TQnFKGz
The F.D.A. Now Says It Plainly: Morning-After Pills Are Not Abortion Pills
Labels of Plan B One-Step had previously said, without scientific evidence, that the pill might block fertilized eggs from implanting in the womb. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OwVhJzn
The nearly $50 billion Congress approved for Ukraine consists mostly of military support.
By BY LAUREN MCCARTHY from NYT World https://ift.tt/v5HKGe3
How Did Sam Bankman-Fried Make His $250 Million Bail?
Though Mr. Bankman-Fried was not required to pay $250 million, the large amount of the bond in this high-profile case has raised questions about the federal bail process. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yzGlxsv
Russian shelling hits Ukraine’s south and east as Zelensky returns to Kyiv.
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/TSXi1U7
Returning from Washington, Zelensky meets with another staunch ally: the Polish president.
By BY ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/9eJIiQ3
Cathedral of St. John Finally Solves a 100-Year-Old Problem
The cathedral’s dome, a tour de force of tile, was supposed to be temporary. Instead, it’s lasted more than a century. Now, after a $17 million rehab, it could last a couple hundred more. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vaQJ6Wp
Putin Wants Fealty, and He’s Found It in Africa
By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/TCoYxnI
At France’s Oldest Christmas Market, Energy Crisis Dims Festive Spirits
Amid soaring gas prices and the war in Ukraine, Strasbourg’s Christkindelsmärik, like holiday fairs across Europe, has faced a tough question: “How do you balance magic and responsibility?” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TOAig1W
Sam Bankman-Fried Released on $250 Million Bond With Restrictive Terms
By BY BENJAMIN WEISER, MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN AND DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/dkeOcZS
As Forecasts Grow Ominous, Winter Storm Forces Millions to Brace for the Worst
By BY RICK ROJAS, ELIZA FAWCETT, CAMPBELL ROBERTSON AND JUDSON JONES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xcNedD2
With Russia bolstering defenses and adding soldiers, U.S. officials see a possible stalemate ahead.
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, HELENE COOPER AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/DxM71e2
Zelensky arrives at the White House to meet with Biden.
By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT World https://ift.tt/hMl6L2C
Gunmen Tried to Kill a Famous TV Anchor. Mexico’s Leader Suggested It Was Staged.
By BY NATALIE KITROEFF from NYT World https://ift.tt/1F0kc3P
The Most Exciting Part of a Restaurant Is … the Bathroom?
A discothèque, a shrine to Dolly Parton, an ode to Iranian films: These are just a few of the eye-popping, eccentric restaurant restrooms giving diners a different kind of thrill. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RjtobkL
Here Are the Key Numbers From Trump’s Tax Returns
By BY CHARLIE SMART from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0Nf76YH
Bans on TikTok Gain Momentum in Washington and States
At least 14 states have passed bans on the service on government-issued devices in recent weeks. And Congress appears poised to pass a similar prohibition for federal workers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TmnB8jc
Mat Ishbia to Acquire Phoenix Suns and Mercury For $4 Billion
Ishbia, the chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, would replace Robert Sarver as the majority owner. Sarver was pushed to sell amid a misconduct scandal. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/aPikGQM
A committee will decide whether the former president’s returns are released publicly.
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lpiOyAD
Archaeologists Devise a Better Clock for Biblical Times
A new approach to studying the history of Old Testament conflicts, courtesy of Earth’s geomagnetic record. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pZyxfNS
Merry ‘Sismas’: A Holiday Tradition Honors Friendship
For a group of devoted girlfriends, the season shines brighter when they’re together — preferably in a costume, eating some oxtail. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gyx62vF
Shakhtar Donetsk Claims FIFA Rule Is Hurting Teams From Ukraine
A hearing will be held over a rule that allows overseas players to suspend their contracts with Ukrainian teams during the Russian invasion. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/xc3goPd
Congress nears passage of a bill to avert another Jan. 6 crisis.
By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/F5bGJC8
The Jan. 6 committee prepares to release a more than 100-page report.
By BY LUKE BROADWATER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WnGxhlS
The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails
Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BOKUkEd
Ball From Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Sells for $1.5 Million
Predicted by an auction house to break records and sell for more than $3 million, the ball went for half that amount. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Ioc0Ajy
Getting Close to Sondheim: New Books Try to Capture His Essence
By BY ERIC GRODE from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/S820DqQ
This will be a consequential week for Trump on Jan. 6 and his taxes.
By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FeyER0A
Dorothy Pitman Hughes Dies at 84; Brought Black Issues to Feminism
A close friend of Gloria Steinem, she toured with her and spoke widely about the need for women to confront racism and classism in their ranks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rY6S1gm
For Messi, and Argentina, the (Extra) Wait Is Worth It
It looked like another title might have slipped through its fingers, but Argentina, and its star, claimed the ultimate trophy. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Q7lFOXP
¡Gooooool! Watch All 12 Scores From the Incredible World Cup Final
By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/MmQzrtW
Review: ‘The Magic Flute’ Directs Its Whimsy Toward the Younger Set
By BY OUSSAMA ZAHR from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/iOFtUcd
Para Messi y Argentina, la espera (extra) valió la pena
By BY RORY SMITH from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/hng5Soz
Proud Boys Trial Is Set to Open, Focusing on Role in Jan. 6 Violence
By BY ALAN FEUER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/qA3mejL
Hubert Davis Brings Out North Carolina’s Toughness at the Garden
By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/fMVCRX5
Argentina Just Won the World Cup, and Lionel Messi Is the Perfect Man for This Moment
The superstar striker’s career has taken place in an era when the country’s culture around masculinity in football has changed. Is that a coincidence? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/E7s4tYa
Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, an Army of Witches
By BY JACK NICAS AND ANA LANKES from NYT World https://ift.tt/MdYCUDB
How FIFA Silenced a World Cup Armband Campaign
European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KDnFICB
The Sixers Give a Glimpse of How Good They Can Be
Joel Embiid is formidable, and James Harden is keeping the offense on track. The Philadelphia 76ers are clicking — and hoping it lasts this time. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/lwb3WPE
The Sixers Give a Glimpse of How Good They Can Be
By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/MAdy7Dr
Cold and Flu Medicine: What to Stock for the ‘Tripledemic’
Doctors weigh in on the essentials families need and what parents can do if they’re unable to find children’s pain reliever. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8VQ2Nlv
How FIFA Silenced a World Cup Armband Campaign
European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/KDnFICB
Congress Passed a $858 Billion Military Bill. Here’s What’s in It.
Lawmakers approved an 8 percent overall budget increase, funding for Taiwan and Ukraine, and a slew of provisions focused on judicial security and environmental protections. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/x02FoYd
State Finds NYC’s Foie Gras Ban Violates Farmers’ Rights
A ruling by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets may stop the city from implementing a law that prohibits the sale of the fattened livers of geese and ducks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PBYGU82
MoMA’s Daydream of Progress
An artist’s A.I. turns thousands of works from the museum’s collection into a cheerful vision of the next avant-garde. Will “Unsupervised” help MoMA stay relevant? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4gbqCuJ
Two Backup Quarterbacks and the Relentless N.F.L. Narrative Machine
With so many players and a limited, high-stakes schedule, the N.F.L. is one of the best leagues at producing compelling story lines. Like those of Brock Purdy and Geno Smith. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/bYHiG0h
Harrison Ford Loves His Craft. ‘1923’ Tested His Limits.
The actor, now 80, is still trying new things, including his first major TV role. Just don’t ask him to get all touchy-feely about it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XU6PqFC
Harry Takes Aim at William in New Episodes of Netflix Documentary
By BY MARK LANDLER from NYT World https://ift.tt/YCsEBHg
How to Hand Out Billions in Climate Subsidies? Very Carefully.
John Podesta, the White House aide overseeing new tax credits, said rules were expected to be in place within months. Avoiding waste and fraud is a priority. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/glsbRyD
Billie Moore, Coach of Champions in Women’s Basketball, Dies at 79
She was the first coach to lead two different schools to titles in the 1970s, when the women’s college game was new and struggling. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/mZLzbF7
A Look Inside New York’s Swirling Kaleidoscope of Faiths
By BY JAMES ESTRIN AND LIAM STACK from NYT New York https://ift.tt/ka1nJ5P
El Paso, Long an Immigrant Haven, Is Tested by Spike in Arrivals
The influx is arousing a mix of emotions in a predominantly Latino border city where immigrants already make up a quarter of the population. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TFHX25a
Theo Hernandez, France’s Goalscorer, Stepped Up After His Brother, Lucas, Fell
Lucas Hernandez was lost for the tournament when he injured his knee in France’s opener. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/RmWj70w
Lo que el éxito de Marruecos en el Mundial significa para el mundo árabe
By BY ISSANDR EL AMRANI from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/P9JAXlw
Lawmakers Move to Avoid Shutdown, Citing Progress on Spending Deal
The House scheduled debate on a bill to punt a Friday deadline and buy time to cement an agreement on a catchall measure to fund the government through next fall. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uAJN1V7
Georgia’s Top Election Official Calls for End to Runoff System
Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state, said that a newly tightened timeline for runoff elections had put added strain on election workers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aC9gGQq
Why Is Antoine Griezmann France’s Most Important Player?
Mbappé and Giroud score the goals, but Griezmann is the brain and creative force for France. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/rKOE0Z2
FTX chief: Company Appeared to Use ‘Old-Fashioned Embezzlement’
By BY DAVID MCCABE AND EPHRAT LIVNI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/yGiu9st
Rishi Sunak Unveils Plans to Tackle Migrant Boat Crossings and Asylum Backlog
Amid growing anger within his governing Conservative Party, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to eliminate the country’s backlog of asylum claims. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7Cie3mp
Massive Fire Burns Down Part of an N.Y.P.D. Evidence Center in Brooklyn
By BY HURUBIE MEKO AND NATE SCHWEBER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3Zs5AQR
Amid a ‘Tripledemic,’ It’s Time to Mask Up Again, Experts Say
A high-quality, well-fitting mask is your best protection against infection from the coronavirus, influenza and R.S.V. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ET3h0F5
Prosecutors say that Bankman-Fried’s political contributions were meant to influence regulation.
By BY BENJAMIN WEISER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/b7RxW0N