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Cale Yarborough, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Dies at 84

He won the Daytona 500 four times, but his fistfight with Bobby Allison at a televised race “put NASCAR on the nationwide map.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/roT9END

With Tom Wilkinson, Would You Get a Time Bomb or a Warm Hug?

In his performances in “Michael Clayton” and other films, he brought an element of danger and uncertainty that kept us on edge. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Rvfyiep

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Step Down

Margrethe, the longest-serving monarch in Europe, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate her throne in January. Her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, will succeed her. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/t5FMw2J

Can Stony Brook University Balance Equity and Ambition?

Stony Brook University, one of two state schools designated as flagships, has aggressively fund-raised and recruited students. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QYp71lF

A Holiday Celebration Inspired by Old New York

The Old Stone Trade founder Melissa Ventosa Martin and the One Of designer Patricia Voto channeled the Gilded Age to fete their evening-wear collaboration. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mH6y8ci

Where You Can Still Glimpse the Glory of a Vanished Grand Hotel

A mile north of where the Hotel Pennsylvania once stood, a shimmering piece of its history can still be seen through a shop window. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/t8NaB4d

Michael Cohen Used Fake Cases Cited by A.I. to Seek an End to Court Supervision

Donald Trump’s former fixer had sought an early end to court supervision after his 2018 campaign finance conviction. He enlisted the help of Google Bard. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/L1Q5oCX

Chess Federation Fines Player Over Her ‘Sports Shoes’

The Dutch chess player, who received an official warning, said she did not intend to violate the dress code when she wore her canvas Burberry sneakers at a chess championship in Uzbekistan. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RB47oiI

Share the Random Act of Kindness You Saw While Traveling

Travel can be a gift that connects us in ways that surpass language barriers and cultural differences. At this time of year, in the spirit of gratitude, we want to hear your stories. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VATEnLo

Why the Watermelon Emoji Is a Symbol of Support for Palestinians

The fruit has taken on new prominence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/H7TEObW

National Association of Realtors Loses Its Grip on Real Estate Industry

The National Association of Realtors is facing antitrust lawsuits and sexual harassment allegations, and real estate agents are now looking for alternatives. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YkPyc8L

Amp Fiddler, Versatile Keyboardist, Singer and Mentor, Dies at 65

A mainstay of Detroit’s soul, funk and electronic music scenes, he also offered guidance to young hip-hop and electronic music aspirants, notably J Dilla. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mzqcl17

Public Letter Defends Depardieu After Assault Allegations

In a public letter, dozens of actors, directors and other celebrities said he was the victim of a “lynching,” as he faces allegations of sex crimes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/y9M12FQ

The U.S. Water Polo Dynasty Turns to New Faces and an Old Connection

Ahead of the Paris Olympics, a U.S. team seeking its fourth consecutive gold medal leans on its ties to Stanford University. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/wGT51Hh

Mongolians Are Circus Stars All Over the World, Except at Home

Contortionists and acrobats with celestial skills train in squalid conditions as the promise of a former sumo wrestler to restore the national circus to its past glory has gone mostly unfulfilled. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lOKYUiZ

Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests

The accusations made by Russia’s ambassador to Serbia were the latest efforts by Moscow to thwart a diplomatic campaign to lure Serbia out of Russia’s orbit. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZwH6Kpf

Easy No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls, a Gift to Whoever’s in Charge of Breakfast

“Stop what you are doing and MAKE THIS.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YhzkBnG

Claudine Gay Turmoil Forces Harvard’s Secretive ‘Corporation’ Into Spotlight

Harvard’s powerful board has backed its president and said little else, yet a member privately said “generational change” may be needed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8tFYz9Q

‘Ferrari’ Review: Michael Mann Puts You in the Driver’s Seat

The director’s portrait of the Italian racecar impresario roars to life on the road, but home is a torment. Adam Driver stars with Penélope Cruz and Shailene Woodley. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/S36Fkl5

When Social Security Becomes a Debt Collector

Every year, the agency tries to claw back billions in overpaid benefits — including from children who are unaware their parents collected money on their behalf. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aC236jW

Sofia Boutella Talks ‘Rebel Moon’ and Madonna

Often playing a baddie in action films, she wasn’t sure she was ready to star. As a veteran dancer, she rather liked being an apprentice. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ujgmeFO

Rirkrit Tiravanija’s Pad Thai Diplomacy at MoMA PS1

The artist’s midcareer survey at MoMA PS1 demonstrates the impotence of contemporary art to heal social ills. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/W8xFZIK

Bellevue Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program Is Under NY State Scrutiny

The Health Dept. is looking into the public hospital’s use of unlicensed technicians during some bariatric surgeries. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/X5WGKOz

What’s New at Texas Hill Country Hotels

Yes, megaresorts dominate the area’s lodging market. But in recent years, boutique hotels and glamping options have opened to provide visitors a different kind of Hill Country visit. Kundalini yoga, anyone? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/I7NiOhs

Tenement Museum to Feature a Black Family’s Apartment for the First Time

The museum has shared the stories of immigrants and migrants who lived in New York City in the 19th and 20th centuries for nearly four decades. For the first time, a Black family’s apartment will be included. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/r7Xs59D

Three Canapé Recipes for Your Next Holiday Party

Yann Nury shares his recipes for three festive hors d’oeuvres: caviar tater tots, grilled-cheese wedges and beef tartare bites. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/93ewEmG

Cord Jefferson on ‘American Fiction’

The Emmy-winning writer and former journalist drew on personal experience for his feature debut, a layered sendup of race and hypocrisy in the book and film worlds. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MegaWhs

Jeff Koons Killed Her Review

The decision by an arts journal to allow the famous artist to veto a historian’s essay about his work created “a chilling effect on the critical culture,” a journalism expert said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bGSaUf6

In Puerto Rico, Finding a Way Back to ‘Perfect Beach’

On the spectacular northern coast of Puerto Rico, a writer’s favorite stretch of golden sand beckoned, but getting there legally would take some creativity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/407EqB8

Vatican Sentences Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu to Over 5 Years for Fraud

The case raised questions about financial mismanagement at the highest levels of the church, and about Pope Francis’ power. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/B13yNJ8

A Shock for Many Retirees: Social Security Benefits Can Be Taxed

When older Americans earn above a certain income level, they are often taken aback to find they owe federal income taxes on their benefits. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/smEKz8t

‘The Crown’ Gets One Thing About the Royal Family Exactly Right

The antics of the royal family might seem easy to dismiss. But they still wield a lot of power over us. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hv9pOG

‘Financial Ruin Is Baked Into the System’: Readers Debate Long-Term Care Costs

Thousands of people shared their experiences and related to the financial drain on families portrayed in the Dying Broke series. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/akbAi9R

Street Style at Art Basel Miami Beach and Miami Art Week

Welcome to Miami, where sidewalks seem like catwalks when the art world arrives for annual fairs in December. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AKmtjdF

Alvin Ailey Presents Premieres by Garner and Roxas-Dobrish

As part of its New York City Center season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater presents premieres by Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TqL1UBD

To Testify or Not to Testify in Congress? Your Job Could Hang in the Balance.

Columbia University’s president declined a congressional call to testify about her handling of antisemitism on campus — and dodged a firestorm that cost one of her colleagues her job. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sPuQt15

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Revisits His ‘Illusion of Suffering’ on Broadway

The “Appropriate” playwright has teamed up with the actors Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll and the director Lila Neugebauer for the play’s Broadway debut. “Everybody onstage is a political statement,” he says. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VDEUCsZ

DeSantis Bashes Trump for Bragging About Debating Hillary Clinton

Gov. Ron DeSantis escalated his attacks on the former president after Mr. Trump bragged about debating Hillary Clinton in 2016. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7Q3UnkG

Rishi Sunak Faces One of His Toughest Weeks as U.K. Prime Minister

The prime minister testified at an official inquiry into the Covid pandemic on Monday while also defending a flagship immigration policy from rebels in his own party. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bBjQzl4

Chicken on Bread in Sauce in a Skillet

Elemental comfort cooking. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P4kmW2h

Pennsylvania Governor and Senator Denounce Antisemitism at Rally

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Senator Bob Casey joined a rally in a show of solidarity with Jews after the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania’s president. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U3Wu5Ax

In Los Angeles, the ‘Coroner to the Stars’ Has the Last Word

There is no medical examiner’s office in the world like the one in Los Angeles County, where investigations of sudden celebrity deaths come with the territory. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OsJFYc1

Migrant Children Are a Crisis for the U.S. Coast Guard

When detained by the U.S. Coast Guard at sea, even children fleeing violence have no right to asylum — and often face an uncertain fate. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QApXIwC

Frustrated by Washington, Pro-Palestinian Activists Take Their Fight to City Hall

Cease-fire activists hope that city council resolutions will send a message to the White House. One problem: local officials have little power. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zRYdmeP

Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars

Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WksVP3y

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024 Is Peach Fuzz

Will it catch fire the way millennial pink did? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YH9lJfs

A ‘Green Glacier’ Is Dismantling the Great Plains

The spare but overpowering landscape celebrated by Willa Cather is one of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dwYOZ2l

Particle Physicists Offer a Road Map For the Next Decade

A “muon shot” aims to study the basic forces of the cosmos. But meager federal budgets could limit its ambitions. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ut5sWGc

Sean Combs Accused of Raping 17-Year-Old Girl in 2003 in Lawsuit

In the complaint, an unnamed woman says she was flown from the Detroit area to New York on a private plane and gang-raped in a recording studio. Mr. Combs denied the allegations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fusa486

‘Modern Love Podcast’: I Married My Subway Crush

Zoe Fishman had a strong feeling that the man she nicknamed her “subway crush” was the love of her life. But what she couldn’t predict was the devastating way she would lose him. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/A1Mztik

Platform Sells Artists’ Pieces You Won’t Find at Art Basel

Jewelry, puzzles and hoodies are just some items that have been sold on Platform since the online retailer of artworks and prints started offering artist-designed products. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TyLPwbO

Kiwi Eggs Hatch in the Wild Near New Zealand’s Capital

The national bird, the kiwi, has hatched eggs in the wild in the Wellington area for the first time in living memory, thanks to a multiyear conservation effort. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TgUsG2L

Cremas, Coquito and Other Holiday Rum-Based Drinks

For many in the islands, it’s not the Christmas season without cremas, coquito and other milky rum-based drinks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jvEHgcb

The Critics’ Picks: A Year in Reading

The Book Review’s daily critics — Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai — reflect on the books that stuck with them in 2023. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FDh8c5O

The Longer This Cake Soaks, the Better It Is

The faint bitterness of Thai tea gets absorbed into tres leches, checking the sweetness, so it’s just enough. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ijZg5LG

Is Sean Combs’s Empire at Risk After Sexual Assault Suits?

The music mogul has been celebrated as a transformative force in hip-hop, but fallout from new accusations of abuse has impacted some business relationships and his legacy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9T7M3PK

The 10 Best Books of 2023

The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s standout fiction and nonfiction. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cwbJV4y

DeSantis Super PAC Suffers Another Big Staff Loss, This Time Its Chairman

The departure of Adam Laxalt, a longtime friend of the Florida governor, is the latest shake-up inside Never Back Down as it faces questions over the group’s strategy and spending. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pIhrAJn

The Real Story Behind Shane MacGowan’s ‘Boys of the N.Y.P.D. Choir’

The police musicians famously recognized in the Pogues song “Fairytale of New York” never sought the limelight, and for good reason. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/itxjfEg

A New ‘NCIS’ Is More of the Same, By Design

The long-running crime franchises “NCIS” and “Law & Order” continue to endure — and even expand — after decades on the air. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lvjDTEU

A Star With Six Planets That Orbit Perfectly in Sync

One hundred light years away, a handful of planets are circling a star in the same configuration as when they formed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4YqcFkE

Frances Sternhagen, Actress Who Thrived in Mature Roles, Dies at 93

Her Tony-winning Broadway career included “Driving Miss Daisy,” “On Golden Pond” and “The Heiress.” On TV she had maternal roles in “Cheers” and “Sex and the City.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RzH9Bt3

Malawi plans to send thousands of farmworkers to Israel.

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Chicago Architecture Biennial Review: Floating Museum Aims High

The directors, who are part of an art collective, wind up stretching architecture’s net in so many directions that it begins to fray. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BefSuza

N.Y. Cannabis Board Settles Suits, Paving Way for Dispensaries to Open

Regulators agreed to a settlement that would save 436 retailers from losing their licenses. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/poE9kbf

A Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled for Lack of a Ship

Passengers will not be visiting Machu Picchu, the Pyramids of Giza or indeed be going anywhere. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OYsv685

Two Men Are Exonerated in Decades-Old Manhattan Murders

Jabar Walker and Wayne Gardine were convicted in an era of crime and corruption that has created a wave of exonerations years later. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7RCvXw8

Would You Pay $175,000 for a Luxury Bunker at the U.S. Open?

A new poll sent to previous luxury suite attendees tests the appetite for even more luxury options at Arthur Ashe Stadium. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bcD6sLk

At Meta, Millions of Underage Users Were an ‘Open Secret,’ States Say

Meta “routinely documented” children under 13 on Instagram and “unlawfully” collected their data, according to a newly unsealed complaint. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EZ9Lq5H

It’s OK to Never ‘Get Over’ Your Grief

Traditional mourning practices preserve a place for the dead among the living. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LdkDVJ8

The Stabbing of Derek Chauvin: What We Know

The attack in an Arizona prison was the latest violent episode involving a high-profile inmate at a federal correctional facility. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1F9ChUs

Mike Johnson's Rise to Speaker Cements Far-Right Takeover of GOP

After their party was decimated in the 2008 elections, mainstream Republican leaders believed they could harness rising far-right populist forces. Instead, they were overrun by them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GB3VaqC

Terry Taylor, First Woman Named Sports Editor of The A.P., Dies at 71

She brought a relentless style of management to The Associated Press’s sports department for 21 years, its coverage ranging around the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qS3XNdn

Sean Combs Accused of Sexual Assault by a Second Woman

The rap mogul denied a rape accusation made in a new lawsuit that was filed days after Mr. Combs settled another suit in which the R&B artist Cassie had accused him of abuse. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oRYmZnO

How an L.A. Rams Training Complex Could Help Transform Urban Sprawl

The football team’s proposal for a San Fernando Valley neighborhood includes plans to create a walkable community with stores, offices and apartments. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dXmpYxZ

Giving Thanks When the World Is on Fire

This year, I cannot count my blessings without also counting the sorrows and fears that lurk in their shadows. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Jx3pwWE

Wrangell, Alaska, Landslide Kills Three, With at Least Three Missing

Authorities said at least three others were believed missing after the slide smashed into three single-family homes in southeast Alaska. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vrRNUbj

Fed Officials Thought Rates Could Rise More if Inflation Stayed Stubborn

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s early November meeting suggested another rate increase remained possible, but officials were in no hurry. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lTOZQsW

It Seemed to Have It All: 9 Dancers, 5 Guitars, 5 Amps

But “takemehome,” a look at isolation by Dimitri Chamblas in collaboration with the musician Kim Gordon, fades into its own shadows at NYU Skirball. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BM7Fjrp

The Jets’s Issues Go Beyond the Quarterback Position

If fingers are getting pointed at anyone, it should start at the top, our columnist writes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ulB6osA

In Hitler’s Birthplace, Soul-Searching Over a Poisonous Past

The Austrian government is turning the house where Hitler was born into a police station. But many think it should be used instead to teach essential lessons about history. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SgGuTso

Off the Court and Field, Top Athletes Become Players in the Art Market

Sports figures are increasingly becoming serious collectors, helping drive interest in contemporary art and particularly in artists of color. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dvhG3xY

Downtowns Are Full of Empty Buildings. Universities Are Moving In.

The stylish new Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center took over a former museum in Washington. It’s got potential to become a community hub. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HxGPkUJ

Robert Moses Put Monkeys in a Park in Harlem. They’re Finally Gone.

The iron monkeys with shackled wrists were mentioned in “The Power Broker,” which was published nearly 50 years ago, but had remained mounted in a Riverside Park playground until recently. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uzmcsL6

Colombia to Sterilize Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’

The drug kingpin brought four hippos to his estate in the 1980s. Officials estimate that about 170 now roam Colombia, and say the population must be controlled to protect the country’s ecosystem. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vxmYROa

W.W.E. Fans Cosplay on the NYC Subway

The wrestling superfan, Tim Rivera, leads a troupe of performers that cosplay as their childhood heroes in front of unsuspecting subway riders. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/G0a2m87

A Really Great Polenta Finishes Off Strong

Infused oil gives a final kick to this dish with roasted-until-golden mushrooms and charred tomatoes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yCnZ6sF

Long Ignored by the Western Art World, Africa’s Medieval Treasures Shine

North Africa’s influences radiated throughout Byzantium, helping to create a Golden Age. These objects are high on the beauty and rarity scale. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KaYsD82

Man Arrested Following On-Ice Death of Former N.H.L. Player

Adam Johnson died after an on-ice collision that took place in Britain’s top hockey league in October. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/zq6SN3a

Stop Corporatizing My Students

Equating successful education with successful business is changing not only what gets taught, but whom. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/coVWwB0

Book Review: ‘Living the Beatles Legend,’ by Kenneth Womack

A new biography resuscitates the colorful, tragic life of Mal Evans: roadie, confidant, procurer, cowbell player. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0o6e8jC

We Waited 200 Years for This Supreme Court Ethics Code?

The Supreme Court’s new ethics code lacks any teeth and is full of language too fuzzy to hold justices accountable. And its tone is resentful. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/y5L7kR2

A Parkland Father Stages the Unthinkable: Losing a Son in a School Shooting

Manuel Oliver has a one-man show about the life and death of his son, Joaquin, who was killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yG2tLi5

Megan Rapinoe’s N.W.S.L. Championship Injury Robs Her of ‘Perfect Ending’

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Hundreds of Thousands Protest Spanish Prime Minister’s Deal With Separatists

The deal, which grants amnesty to secessionists, is meant to give Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez enough support to form a coalition to stay in power. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/71j4WP6

Marvel Flounders at the Box Office With ‘The Marvels’

“The Marvels” cost about $300 million to make and market and arrived to $47 million in domestic sales. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5sqGUhD

Violence by West Bank Settlers Cannot Be Ignored

The Palestinians there whom I spoke to by telephone said people were aware of how terrible the consequences of an uprising would be. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Rau3pD4

Grammy Surprises: boygenius Thrives, Country and Rap Wither

A look at the Grammys’ most unexpected and interesting story lines, including Olivia Rodrigo’s intergenerational rock battle with the Rolling Stones. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/M3DLYH8

Colombia Wants to Recover the San José’s Shipwreck’s Treasure

The San José galleon was destroyed in 1708, sinking with goods now worth billions. Colombia’s government is planning a recovery, but not everyone wants to see the shipwreck brought to the surface. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XvbKj5M

Israel Is Considering a Deal for Hamas to Release All Civilian Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say

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Alan Hevesi, New York Official Who Fell From Grace, Dies at 83

A state legislator from Queens and a city and state comptroller, he was forced to resign in a scandal and later imprisoned in a pay-to-play scheme. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TVNZsrd

‘Modern Love Podcast’: Did I Fail as a Parent?

Rick Reiss couldn’t control his troubled teenage son, so he had him taken away. Years later, he and his son re-examine that decision. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lajWSkX

As Houston Suburb Sugar Land Booms, a Mass Grave Sits Unresolved

The Houston suburb Sugar Land got its name from a business reliant on the forced labor of convicts. But efforts to memorialize those people have stalled. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1iYAJa4

2023 Virtually Certain to Be the Hottest Year on Record, Scientists Say

Analyzing data from October, European climate scientists found another record-breaking month for temperatures around the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jyMwtQv

Southern Baptists Furious Over Church’s Stand in a Sex Abuse Case

A brief filed in a Kentucky case has infuriated members of the denomination across the country, just as it grapples with an abuse scandal. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/12eBXQf

The Unlikely Team That Changed Football Forever – Without Winning a Title

Four decades ago, the San Diego Chargers pioneered the N.F.L.’s modern offense. But problems off the field overshadowed their legacy. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/TJ95zDG

Two Years After a Soccer Player Was Attacked, Her Former Teammate Is Facing Jail

The aftershock of the brutal attack on PSG’s Kheira Hamraoui in November 2021 has been felt far and wide — right to the top of the France national team. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/QFzPqEI

2023 New York City Marathon: Best Fashion Looks

“Joy and performance are not mutually exclusive,” said Alexi Pappas. She was one of many runners standing out at the starting line of the New York City Marathon. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1OwzJVh

Walter Davis, Basketball Star With a Velvet Touch, Dies at 69

“Walter is a good shooter until the fourth period,” one coach said of Davis, a standout in both college and the N.B.A. “Then he becomes a great shooter.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/H0b92lO

Zelensky Rebuke of General Signals Rift in Ukrainian Leadership

The presidential office said Gen. Valery Zaluzhny’s declaration that the war is at a stalemate was helpful to the Russians. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hKeOwvW

Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Ban on Bump Stocks

After debate in the wake of a 2017 mass shooting, the Justice Department changed its position, deciding it had the authority to regulate the devices. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YKjXern

Chief Executive of National Association of Realtors Resigns

The resignation of Bob Goldberg comes days after a $1.8 billion verdict against N.A.R. and two months after The New York Times exposed complaints of sexual harassment in the group. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xil794d

Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts

The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LQfXIjp

Shanghai’s Halloween Party, a Rare Chance for Chinese to Vent in Style

Thousands paraded the streets in creative, joyful and provocative costumes in a four-day celebration of a city returning to life. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PF6LTyO

‘Modern Love Podcast’: My Sweaty Revenge

As Christi Clancy was about to teach a spin class, her best friend’s ex-husband walked in. She decided to let him have it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MH7zBN5

Orsted, Offshore Wind Firm, Cancels N.J. Projects

Denmark’s Orsted said it would be forced to write off as much as $5.6 billion as wind developers in the U.S. faced wrenching financing costs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lagJfOD

Prosecutors End Flint Water Crisis Case Against Ex-Governor

Michigan prosecutors had charged former Gov. Rick Snyder with neglect of duty, but said appellate court rulings left them unable to pursue the case against him and 8 others. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cq5BXzM

Angel Reese Is Unstoppable. And She Makes No Apologies for That.

The L.S.U. basketball star is a national champion whose every move now commands attention. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/8YBQ1cN

Tracing Treasures of Ancient Rome to a Village That Looted Its Own Heritage

Investigators say they have figured out how bronze statues from a shrine built 2,000 years ago in Asia Minor to venerate the emperors of Rome ended up in museums around the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/a0M9bcB

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Is Surprise Box Office Hit

“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which sold an estimated $78 million in tickets at North American theaters, reinforced moviegoers’ desire for something other than a sequel. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ROf7yba

U.A.W. Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis, Following Ford

Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, and the United Automobile Workers union said they had reached a deal on a new contract similar to the one that the union reached with Ford. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zLtI8CG

Mike Pence Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

He increasingly attacked Donald Trump over Jan. 6, but gained little traction and struggled to raise money. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vrAqpDS

Barcelona’s New Heir to Lionel Messi and the Streets That Shaped Him

Nowhere is 16-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal more celebrated than in his home town on the Mediterranean coast. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/QPU0FVt

The Shearing of Sam Bankman-Fried

The disgraced crypto king, on trial for financial fraud, takes the stand. But his hair tells its own story. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rYP1Mcf

Chimpanzees Go Through Menopause, Too

A new study challenges a prominent evolutionary theory about why women live long after their childbearing years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vEV2imu

Do Roosters Recognize Themselves in a Mirror? Yes, They Cock-a-Doodle-Doo.

A modified version of the classic mirror test suggested that roosters recognize their reflections. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NTwC1iM

California Slams San Francisco for ‘Egregious’ Barriers to Housing Construction

The city adopted a state-approved plan in January to build 82,000 new housing units in eight years. It’s already failing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nZRNLqa

Speaker Nominee Mike Johnson Helped Efforts to Overturn The 2020 Election

Representative Mike Johnson recruited House Republicans to back a lawsuit to overturn the results, and he was a key architect of his party’s objections to certifying President Biden’s victory. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Hun4J5O

In Texas, Local Laws to Prevent Travel for Abortions Gain Momentum

Lubbock County, home to more than 300,000 near the New Mexico border, has become the fourth and largest Texas county to bar travel assistance for abortions. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aUPoN0s

This Is What Keeps My Eco-Anxiety in Check

The simple act of picking up trash, I’ve found, has an outsize effect on my worrying over climate change and ecological catastrophe. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yaUuifq

5 Takeaways from Argentina’s Election

Javier Milei, a libertarian economist often compared to Donald Trump, will face off against Sergio Massa, Argentina’s economy minister, in a runoff next month. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5vh0F8u

Tasha Butts, Georgetown Women’s Basketball Coach, Dies at 41

Butts, a first-year head coach, had been a star player and a nationally recognized assistant coach. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/DyHsnqv

Gavin Newsom Wants to Export California’s Climate Laws to the World

The Democratic governor is supercharging climate policy and eyeing a future White House run. But critics say some of his constituents could be left behind. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZbCjRi5

Fight for Speaker Reveals Four Types of House Republicans

Jim Jordan’s bid showed the power of the ultraconservative faction in Congress. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GbzFq4R

Many Gazans in the North Say They Can’t Afford a Ride South

Israel continues to ramp up its calls for Gazans to evacuate, but the trip can cost hundreds of dollars, up from $3 a person before the war. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ygCYQMN

Nashville Chief’s Son Is Sought in Shooting of Two Officers

Chief John Drake of the Metropolitan Nashville Police confirmed that his estranged son, John C. Drake Jr., was the suspect in the shooting of two police officers in La Vergne, Tenn., on Saturday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/szJBLR2

Peering Into A.I.’s Black Box, Who’s the Real Techno-Optimist? and Reading Ancient Scrolls With A.I.

New ways we’re understanding A.I. models, the musings of a billionaire venture capitalist, and the first word from an ancient scroll. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yiKw0U7

How Much Influence Should Universities Give Their Donors?

After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, some major donors are aiming to shape the free-speech values and top leadership on campuses. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BEQcGyr

Hedi Slimane Drops a Surprise Celine Show

It has been almost a year since his last women’s wear collection. Why? It’s an open book. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zbMLDVl

How and When to Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower Peak

The latest potential supply of fireballs in the night sky comes from the trail left by Halley’s comet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0EUhwZR

The Multimillion-Dollar Machines at the Center of the U.S.-China Rivalry

The United States is taking unusual action to clamp down on sales of chip-making machinery to China, even as Chinese firms are racing to stockpile the equipment. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jtfRxMi

Mohamed Salah and the Scrutiny of His Words About the War in Israel and Gaza

One of the biggest players in soccer is straddling two worlds. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/yBzPcNO

Supreme Court Delays Efforts to Redraw Louisiana Voting Map

The Louisiana dispute is one of several voting rights cases churning through the courts that challenge a state’s congressional map. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cxHUICm

On the W.N.B.A.’s Biggest Stage, the Aces Produced One of the Most Unlikely Performances

Las Vegas delivered a shorthanded victory for the ages that cemented them as back-to-back champions. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Y9UOAf5

In New Book, Romney Unloads on Fellow Republicans

The senator from Utah and 2012 presidential nominee is openly critical of the direction of his party. Here are some of his views on his colleagues and peers, past and present. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zQqYZwA

Man Who Spread Misinformation on Trump’s Behalf Sentenced to 7 Months

The man, Douglass Mackey, spread internet memes meant to fool people into not voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wA105bn

Ann Philbin, Who Remade L.A.’s Hammer Museum, to Step Down

In nearly 25 years at the helm, Philbin helped transform the museum and elevate its reputation, and left a mark on the cultural landscape of Los Angeles. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ukht9Ms

Endangered Species Act to Lose 21 Species, but Not the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker

Officials held off on making a decision about the elusive bird, saying they still need to examine the evidence, including grainy video. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BrkZufo

In Loss to Germany, U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Shows It Still Has to Evolve

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Buttery Roti, Velvety Avocado Pasta and Chewy Chow Fun

Carbs of all kinds for sandwiching, swiping and swirling. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oIq4blr

‘Big Jim’ and Babydog Go to Washington?

The debt-ridden, party-flipping governor of struggling West Virginia is running for the Senate. Is D.C. ready for Jim Justice (and his beloved bulldog)? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JjMRVOe

Jordan Activates Right-Wing Campaign in Push to Win Speakership

Allies of the Ohio Republican, who must persuade scores of his colleagues to support his bid for speaker, are threatening right-wing retribution to any G.O.P. lawmakers who dare oppose him. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XliDqQM

In Afghanistan, Fear and Despair After Three Big Earthquakes

Seemingly unending earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed nearly 1,300 people and amplified already troubling times since the Taliban seized power. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9TJyexW

Can This Man Make Soccer Smarter?

Ian Graham helped transform Liverpool from a faded giant into soccer’s most cutting-edge club. Now he wants to do the same for everyone else. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Iy38L5X

U.S. Cities Bolster Security at Religious Sites After Hamas Calls for Day of Protest

Officials increased patrols around religious institutions and public spaces across the country, as tensions in Jewish and Muslim communities mounted. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HpqvQYC

The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger

With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qAlHKYc

The. Israel-Hamas War Comes to Stanford

When people are divided between colonizers and colonized, it’s hard to see that you don’t have to be Jewish to recognize terrorism. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zr4cqDF

A New Law Unites Northern Ireland — in Outrage

Catholics and Protestants alike say a commission created by the British Parliament to handle hundreds of sectarian crimes will do little to heal old wounds. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BgW3eYV

Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in Sam Bankman-Fried Trial, Says He Made ‘Terrible Mistakes’

Mr. Bankman-Fried’s lawyers sought to poke holes in Ms. Ellison’s testimony, but her account remained largely consistent. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ly6HuJn

What it would mean to treat Hamas like ISIS

The rules of war are quite explicit about what has to happen. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oVS5zy6

Solar Eclipse 2023: When, Where and How to Watch

The so-called “ring of fire” will grace the skies of the Western Hemisphere on Saturday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ulOZ2E8

Santos Faces New Expulsion Push by Onetime Allies: N.Y. Republicans

Six G.O.P. freshmen from New York said they would move to oust Representative George Santos amid new charges. But any vote faces a daunting threshold. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/J4hbjcB

How the Left Is Reacting to the Hamas Atrocities

Readers respond to columns by Bret Stephens and Thomas L. Friedman. Also: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy; gender inequality; Donald Trump’s harangues. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1aR0uEn

Caroline Ellison Says She and Sam Bankman-Fried Were ‘Dishonest’

In her second day testifying at the FTX founder’s trial, Ms. Ellison said she misled lenders at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s request. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4pXR9do

A $19,000 Lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Draws Scrutiny

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is facing criticism over the expense, and a whistle-blower’s accusation that her office altered records to cover up how it was paid for. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nYuNT2I

Kevin Phillips, 82, Dies; Political Analyst Predicted G.O.P. Resurgence

A conservative mastermind of the race-based “Southern strategy,” he later, as a writer, had second thoughts after assessing income inequality under three Republican presidents. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wGWEj38

Keir Starmer, UK Labour Party Leader, Vows to Rebuild Britain Amid Protest

Keir Starmer, the leader of the U.K. opposition, brushed off an unexpected onstage protest to make a pitch that his party could rebuild the country after 13 years of Conservative rule. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FB40SzT

The Big Nobel Prize Winners Were Short and Fast

The awards for physics and chemistry were a reminder that the most important processes in nature unfold on a scale divorced from everyday human affairs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MbnLU1o

Ozempic Can’t Fix What Our Culture Has Broken

When women say that it is better to be sick and thin than healthy and fat, they are perfectly rational. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kIst2Ey

How Hamas Took 150 Israelis Hostage

Palestinian militants kidnapped scores of Israelis in an unprecedented attack that took the Israeli-Palestinian conflict into unknown territory. Their relatives recount how they were captured. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/br35XGK

A clash at the border between Israel and Lebanon adds to fears of a multi-front battle.

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Skeletons of 1918 Flu Victims Reveal Clues About Who Was Likely to Die

While a narrative emerged that the pandemic indiscriminately struck the young and healthy, new evidence suggests that frail young adults were most vulnerable. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VFQ54Z9

The New Plant Keepers

A cadre of creative types now cares for the hundreds of thousands of corporate plants in New York City, one leaf at a time. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qtdlPI5

Sunday Calls for Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

With some lighter fare for the week: Priya Krishna’s new coconut saag, a French-y sous-chef salad and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/riutSNV

‘There Were Terrorists Inside’: How Hamas’s Attack on Israel Unfolded

Palestinian militants from Gaza raided Israel on Saturday, killing and abducting hundreds. Survivors have begun to recount the most complex attack on their territory in half a century. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UoOLvl9

Nearly 1,000 Migrating Birds Die After Striking Chicago Building

At least 961 birds died in one night in Chicago after crashing into the windows of the McCormick Place Lakeside Center during the height of the fall migration. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zX4NxVb

Poland’s Ruling Party Uses Germany as Boogeyman as Tough Election Looms

Poland’s Law and Justice party is using Germany as a punching bag to rally its base for the election on Oct. 15, a tactic driven by the country’s de facto leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/G6cy3SQ

Israel’s defense failures may change strategy toward Hamas and Gaza.

The broad attack by Palestinian militants, which Hamas viewed as mostly successful, revealed some significant failures. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kqgmwG3

Newsom Vetoes Bill Banning Caste Discrimination

The bill had driven intense debate within the growing South Asian community in California. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kX0Ipbz

A Grown-Up Slumber Party at an English Country Hotel

To mark the opening of her latest hospitality project, Estelle Manor, Eiesha Bharti Pasricha hosted a celebration of female friendship and ingenuity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1hv3DEF

Lewis the Ghoul is Taking Over Halloween Décor

The towering decoration from Target, which has become a must-have among Halloween fans, will sass you. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xBA30Jj

Israel’s defense failures may change strategy toward Hamas and Gaza.

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Afghanistan Earthquakes Kill Nearly 200, Officials Say

Two 6.3-magnitude quakes were followed by several large aftershocks, devastating entire villages in the western part of the country. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P1uMjR8

Teen Charged With Murder in Stabbing of 13-Year-Old on Staten Island Bus

The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, was in custody after the killing, which occurred during an argument that the police said might have been gang-related. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Mid8JKO

Fear Grips Israel and Gaza as War Begins

As Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, Israelis huddled in shelters and Gazans flocked to supermarkets, fearing the Israeli military response. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cERrlMb

Strong U.S. Job Growth Shows Economy Is Defying Challenges

The labor market is providing solid income growth, even as inflated prices frustrate consumers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1EceMRS

U.A.W., Citing Progress in Talks, Holds Off Expanding Strikes

The United Automobile Workers said on Friday it had secured an important concession from General Motors regarding the contracts of workers at battery factories. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/v1x38wa

The M.T.A. Is No Longer Broke. Now It Must Make Riders Happy.

For as long as many New Yorkers can remember, the M.T.A. has needed more money. Now its budget is finally whole, and the pressure for good service is on. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/utsIawX

Syria Drone Attack Kills at Least 80, Government Says

Retaliatory shelling by Syrian government forces against towns in the northwest killed at least eight people, according to a rights group. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PM74EQY

Trump Seeks Dismissal of Federal Election Case, Claiming Immunity

Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a judge to throw out charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election, arguing that a president could not be criminally prosecuted for official acts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eJzu3Ko

Protests to Egypt’s Presidential Elections Grow as Sisi Announces Campaign

Voters will chose a leader in December. It will likely be President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, though with the economy in dire straits, protests are gaining momentum. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/g9hxCBw

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Disability Rights

The arguments focused on whether the activist, Deborah Laufer, has the right to sue a Maine hotel, even though she did not plan to stay there. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RbhaeHY

Antarctica Sea Ice Hits Annual Peak, a Record Low

Earlier this year it was clear Antarctic sea ice levels were low. Now, as the continent enters spring, it’s obvious that “it’s a really exceptional year.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DZREoUP

Spotify Gave Subscribers Music and Podcasts. Next: Audiobooks.

A year after adding à la carte sales of audiobooks, Spotify is offering paying subscribers 15 hours of books a month. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GRnr4dP

Greenland Indigenous Women Demand Compensation for Involuntary IUDs

A group of Indigenous women in Greenland say Danish doctors inserted intrauterine devices without their consent. They are now seeking damages from the Danish government. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tcEK3oz

‘Elemental’ Morphs From Flop to Hit, Raising Questions Along the Way

The Pixar film struggled at the box office initially. It has now made $500 million, but not before prompting the studio to re-examine its release strategy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/iJTKbvy

Senate Delegation to Travel to China During Congressional Recess

The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington, as the Biden administration restricts investments in key Chinese sectors while trying to improve relations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/j1eTwd7

What’s Next for Deion Sanders and Colorado After Another Loss?

The Buffaloes’ blemishes have been on full display the past two Saturdays against top-10 opponents. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/hFY0cHn

Is Jrue Holiday the Missing Piece the Celtics Have Been Waiting For?

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Against the Wall, McCarthy Does the Right Thing

At the last possible moment, Kevin McCarthy earned some credit for keeping the government open. But not a lot of credit. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GViuyPw

In Poland, Supporters of Opposition March in Warsaw Ahead of Key Election

The fate of democracy and aid for Ukraine undergird the October vote, which will decide whether the governing Law and Justice party secures an unprecedented third term in a row. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DM1hlxy

Wall Street’s Most Hated Regulator Faces a Fundamental Threat

Rohit Chopra, who leads the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, says he is simply enforcing the law. Bankers call him reckless — a “regulator gone rogue.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Zflb2rx

Longtime Union Leader Steps Fully Into Hollywood’s Spotlight

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the lead negotiator for SAG-AFTRA, will be a key player as the guild begins talks with the studios again on Monday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DbjN9pg

Should Hotels Tell Guests About Picket Lines on Their Properties?

There is recourse for customers who arrive at a hotel and are surprised to find a boisterous picket line waiting to greet them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tk2DsbS

A Pretty Perfect Pollo Asado

Marinated all afternoon, placed on the grill an hour before sunset and served with warm tortillas, rice and beans, hot sauce and lime wedges. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/q4Wdk8E

A Nobel Prize Might Lower a Scientist’s Impact

A team of researchers at Stanford find that older scientists are less productive after winning major awards like the Nobel and the MacArthur Fellowship. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JPjhYTk

Modi’s Hindu Nationalism Stokes Tension in Indian Diaspora

The killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, carried out by what Canada described as Indian government agents, occurred amid widening divisions in the diaspora. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hYroKEn

What I’m Reading: Apples, Private Actors and Marina Abramovic

A retrospective of the performance artist’s work at the Royal Academy of Arts in London captures boundaries being violently tested and redrawn. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xIEr3GW

Iraq Wedding Fire’s Death Toll Rises, as Investigators Point to Safety Violations

The wedding hall lacked emergency exits and a sprinkler system, and was made of materials that seemed similar to those used in Grenfell Tower in London, where a fire in 2017 killed 79 people. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zRgmlAh

Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Crash in Illinois Leaves 5 Dead

A tanker carrying the toxic gas crashed and ruptured on Friday night, leading to an evacuation of residents within a one-mile radius of Teutopolis, Ill., officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sYihyxD

Most Authors of Major Superconductor Claim Seek Retraction

Eight of the 11 authors are asking to retract a paper on a room-temperature superconductor, but Ranga Dias, the physicist who led the research, continued to defend the findings. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dZkKJPY

FDA Wants to Oversee Lab Tests It Says Put Patients ‘At Risk’

Genetic testing that reveals potential cancer risks or other maladies with no regulatory oversight is among the targets of the agency’s proposed review. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bNOgQPf

A Founder of the Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Is Arrested

Su Zhu, a founder of Three Arrows Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund that collapsed last year, was arrested in Singapore. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6NRYSsw

San Diego Closes Point La Jolla Beach to Protect Sea Lions From People

The San Diego City Council unanimously voted to close a 150-yard stretch of coastline known as Point La Jolla after selfie-taking visitors got too close to the pinnipeds. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QLXgKtq

Grilling the world’s biggest meat producer

Brazil’s JBS produces 32 billion pounds of animal products a year. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WIhNJPA

Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes

Lengthy and expanding walkouts by the United Automobile Workers union against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could strain a fragile supply chain. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PRpFAnC

G.O.P. Eyes Bribery and Abuse of Power Impeachment Charges for Biden

The first hearing in the impeachment inquiry comes as Republicans are grasping for evidence tying President Biden to his son’s foreign business dealings. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8Fy1NoO

Rankin County Sheriff Lied to Spy on His Girlfriend

Powerful figures in Mississippi, including the attorney general, two judges and a future congressman, learned how a sheriff lied to spy on his girlfriend. They all kept his secret. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lxoebjU

Judge Blocks Migrants From Former School, Questioning NYC’s Shelter Guarantee

A lawsuit to dismantle a homeless shelter created for migrants in a residential neighborhood has implications for the city’s broader right-to-shelter guarantee. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GiBshnc

Top Apple Executive Defends Favoring Google on iPhones

Eddy Cue, a longtime executive at the company, said Apple’s multibillion-dollar deals with Google were driven by quality, not money. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YH1Q9j0

Travis Kelce Was a Star. Taylor Swift Put Him in Another Orbit.

Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has won two Super Bowls and hosted “Saturday Night Live.” But nothing compares to his brush with the Swift aura. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7qIj60R

Target, Citing Theft, to Close Nine Stores

The retailer will close locations in New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, saying its business had been hurt and the safety of employees and customers was at risk. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/17LAhms

Senate Leaders Need to Break With Menendez Now

His shame will taint them as well. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/muejWr8

Tickets to Theater on the Night Lincoln Was Shot Sell for $262,500.

Two bits of green paper for admission to Ford’s Theater on the night of Lincoln’s assassination were sold for $262,500. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pI8OVEs

Online Marijuana Shops Make It Easy for Minors to Buy, Study Finds

Many online marijuana dispensaries do not enforce age limits on purchases and have other lax policies that enable minors to buy cannabis on the internet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JlouACg

A Mystery Species Was Discovered in Trafficked Pangolin Scales

Researchers believed there were eight species of the strange mammals. But a ninth was identified genetically, although no one knew it was a separate species in the wild. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eNqzJ1S

San Francisco Residents Tired of City’s Negative Reputation

San Francisco’s national reputation has plunged since the pandemic began, and many residents say they are frustrated by how their beloved city is being viewed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nSvhaKD

How TikTok Fueled the Tinned Fish Trend

As more grazers turn snacks into meals, canned seafood is gaining a foothold on those charcuterie boards, thanks in part to TikTok. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/I3QgMV6

AfD Candidate Loses Race for Mayor in Nordhausen, Germany

Voters on Sunday rejected the candidate for the hard-line Alternative for Germany Party, which is rattling German national politics, in the race for mayor in the city of Nordhausen. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2UOu9wi

A Happy Himalayan Kingdom Is Driving Its New York City Neighbors Nuts

An extraordinarily loud air-conditioner atop the Kingdom of Bhutan’s permanent mission to the United Nations has plagued a 43rd Street apartment building for years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5NEzqoQ

Newsom Vetoes Bill on Parental Support of Child’s Gender Identity in Custody Cases

The bill would have instructed judges in custody battles to weigh a parent’s support for a child’s gender identity. The governor’s veto breaks from his usual stance on transgender rights. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ztkZqc9

The Animals Are Talking. What Does It Mean?

Language was long understood as a human-only affair. New research suggests that isn’t so. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZrBHgx9

Derna, Libya’s ‘City of Poets,’ Pays a Heavy Price in Floods

Derna, which lost entire neighborhoods and thousands of residents in the deluge, has a history as a cultural and intellectual hub as well as a rebellious streak. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tgWdjyY

Are Fossil Fuels the Next Cigarettes?

California’s lawsuit against oil giants mirrors a legal strategy used in the 1990s against the tobacco industry. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rDbn0dE

For Migrants in New York Shelters, 60-Day Limit Creates More Confusion

The city began notifying adult migrants in July that they would soon have to reapply in order to stay in shelters. For some who have reached the deadline, the future remains uncertain. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lKnI5Uz

The Joy of Reading on Trains

A rail journey is the perfect time to tackle your TBR from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cQHfrYA

A Junior Hockey League Banned Fighting. Will the N.H.L. Ever Follow?

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New Covid Vaccines Hit Insurance Snags: What to Do if Yours Gets Denied

The updated shot is here. But pharmacies are rescheduling appointments, and some people are being told their insurance will not cover it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/d6fTMlY

Lina Lutfiawati Sentenced to 2 Years After Eating Pork on Camera

Lina Lutfiawati, an influencer from Indonesia, received a two-year sentence after a video of her eating pork rinds angered the nation’s ​​top Muslim clerics. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/480UOWX

Can Anyone Save the Chicago Bears? The Options Aren’t Promising.

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Ford Averts Auto Strike in Canada as UAW Talks in U.S. Inch Along

The United Auto Workers union is threatening to expand strikes on Friday if it does not make significant progress in talks with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/h7Of4zM

U.A.W. Strikes at GM, Ford and Stellantis. Here’s What to Know.

The strike began on Sept. 15 at three plants, but could expand if contract talks remain bogged down. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/R7agSWv

Prince William Draws a Star-Struck Crowd Downtown

In New York a crowd draws a crowd, but when the prince showed up at least one tourist was “awe-struck.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/37NK62T

The Reach of Wildfire Smoke Is Going Global and Undoing Progress on Clean Air

In the United States, smoke from wildfires is undoing progress from the Clean Air Act. In poorer countries, the situation is even worse. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AT5KElo

N.Y. Lawmakers Sue to Block Migrants From Floyd Bennett Field

A hard-fought deal to use national parkland in Brooklyn for an emergency shelter for migrants is being challenged in court by a group of bipartisan lawmakers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dt9YE8T

Lawmakers Give New Senate Dress Code a Dressing Down

Some senators worry that more casual dress might breed disrespect for Congress. Others argue that the harshest critics have already debased the institution, even in business attire. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VDQnFX1

Disney Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises

Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QbgkGyA

Burberry Street Fashion Week Ad Sows Confusion in London

Tourists and Londoners alike were perplexed when the Bond Street tube station was temporarily renamed “Burberry Street” as part of a sponsorship deal with Transport for London. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ihmVKt5

F-35 Jet Is Missing After Pilot Parachutes Free in South Carolina

The pilot, whose name has not been released, was taken to a medical center in the Charleston area, where he was stable. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KnDyVw1

First Trial in the Death of Elijah McClain Expected to Begin: What to Know

The 23-year-old died days after an encounter with the police and paramedics in 2019, which prompted investigations and demand for change within the Aurora, Colo., police force. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dQ6uHhC

Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk to Meet in California

Mr. Netanyahu, the Israeli leader, flew to California, where he planned to discuss topics including artificial intelligence, antisemitism and the judiciary with Mr. Musk, the owner of X, formerly Twitter. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zyBnST1

Former N.F.L. Player Sergio Brown Missing After His Mother Is Found Dead

The police in Maywood, a Chicago suburb, have been looking for Mr. Brown, 35, since Saturday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/efdz29o

The Joy (and Friendly Jostling) of Jollof Rice

However you make it, this West African dish of rice, tomatoes, lots of peppers and lots of spice is an excellent centerpiece for Sunday dinner. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/teFBWmD

Trump Says He Hopes Meadows Will Remain ‘Loyal’ to Him in Election Case

The former president, who has been warned against saying anything that could influence witnesses in his election interference case, made the statements during an interview on “Meet the Press.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/k47UejY

How a Lawsuit in N.J. Could Bring Aid in Dying to Millions

The plaintiffs want the state to drop its residency requirement. Oregon and Vermont have already done so. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BlSaHr9

Dr. Brian Monahan, the Capitol Physician, Gets Pulled Into Politics

Dr. Brian P. Monahan has been thrust into the center of a political controversy as Senator Mitch McConnell, the minority leader, seeks to dismiss concerns about his age and health. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VuMAoyk

UAW Union and Ford, General Motors and Stellantis Resume Talks

The United Auto Workers said it had “reasonably productive conversations with Ford” but did not mention G.M. or Stellantis. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GctRB9d

What I’m Reading: Eclectic Edition

The fruits of a free-ranging reading week were a fascinating book on China and a political science paper that explains a quirk of far-right politics. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DRqjQta

Lauren Boebert Apologizes for Vaping in a Denver Theater

The Colorado congresswoman previously denied vaping during the performance, but could be seen doing so on surveillance video. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZpjG5Kz

Union Push by Dartmouth Athletes Is Distinct From Previous Failed Efforts

A bid to unionize by the Dartmouth men’s basketball team raises questions that earlier unsuccessful campaigns in college sports have not addressed. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/SvOYe3A

As Junta Tightens Grip, Niger Is Being Strangled by Sanctions

Border closures and a freeze on financial transactions imposed after soldiers seized power are hurting millions, while Western nations remain divided over what to do. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hXl6cg5

Selling Saudi Soccer, One Like at a Time

The standard of play in the Saudi Pro League doesn’t matter when no one’s watching the games. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/sBybrOK

Witness Testimony Casts Doubt on Some Biden Impeachment Allegations

As Republicans announced they were moving forward with an impeachment inquiry, fresh evidence emerged this week casting doubt on some of the key claims. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kBDLclN

Texas Senators Begin to Deliberate Ken Paxton Impeachment

The Republican-controlled Senate is weighing whether to remove the attorney general, Ken Paxton, based on evidence of bribery and abuse of office. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BLJVWrw

China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue

General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/laBtNxC

Democrats Visited the Roosevelt Hotel Sheltering Migrants. It Got Ugly.

After New York City’s mayor begged for help from the federal government, Congressional Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, came to visit the city’s main migrant shelter. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MvSFoH2

The Parallel Memoirs of Ruth Simmons and Drew Gilpin Faust

Two new memoirs give similar answers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0xrwOC7

I.R.S. Freezes Pandemic-Era Tax Credit Amid Fraud Fears

The tax agency is ramping up audits and criminal investigations into unscrupulous promoters of the Employee Retention Credit. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ulZI5CD

Spain’s Female Soccer Players Call Off Wage Dispute Strike

The breakthrough in the labor dispute, which has delayed the start of the season and has added to a turbulent period in Spanish soccer, was an agreement over minimum pay. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/UzNqdrH

Cable TV Is on Life Support, but a New Bundle Is Coming Alive

Cable companies have started to figure out a way to stay in the TV game: Reselling streaming services. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LHEyNAS

To Understand Clean Energy Challenges, We Went to Uzbekistan

It’s facing many of the issues that will be on display at upcoming climate summits. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QI7DqFd

E-Bike Trade-In Program Would Aim to Prevent Fires in NYC

The City Council is expected to approve a multi-million-dollar city program to try to get unsafe e-bikes and batteries off the streets. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Uy2hK16

Judge Sets Rule for Trump on Secret Evidence in Documents Case

Judge Aileen Cannon’s order did not specify where the former president could discuss the classified material or directly address his request that it be at Mar-a-Lago. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RHorueK

What to Know About the Potential Autoworkers Strike

U.A.W. workers could strike as soon as Friday. The union and the carmakers remain far apart on wages. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tXHM2LK

Spelling Bee Tips and Tricks

Two Games editors take you through the best ways to move up the ranks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PSBAXNu

U.S. Already Has 23 Billion Dollar Disasters in 2023

A record number of large-scale disasters have hit the United States since January, and hurricane season is far from over. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uCyaEFS

Halep Gets 4-Year Suspension for Doping Violation

Halep, who tested positive for a banned substance at the U.S. Open in 2022, promised an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/FWpoei8

Decongestant in Cold Medicines Doesn’t Work, Panel Says

The agency now must decide whether products containing the ingredient, like some Sudafed and NyQuil products, should no longer be sold. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JstnRX4

China Sows Disinformation About Hawaii Fires Using New Techniques

Beijing’s influence campaign using artificial intelligence is a rapid change in tactics, researchers from Microsoft and other organizations say. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hcqAagt

The 50th Anniversary of the Chile Coup in Photos

Gen. Augusto Pinochet led the violent overthrow of the socialist government of Salvador Allende, seizing power for nearly 17 years. Here is a selection of photographs from the coup and its aftermath. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GhlsTeO

Rubiales Quits, but Women’s Soccer in Spain Is Still Troubled

After the resignation of the country’s soccer chief, recriminations, accusations and an inquiry remain. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3riXewl

Culling, Curfews and Caps: Australia ‘Declares War’ on Its Cat Problem

Feral cats have long been recognized as a major threat to the continent’s native wildlife. But now the government is also exploring ways to rein in domestic cats. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/awslNzn

U.S. Open Men’s Final: Novak Djokovic Faces Daniil Medvedev for Title

The men’s final will be a rematch of the 2021 U.S. Open final, which Medvedev won, stopping Djokovic from completing a calendar Grand Slam that year. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/jyrB0zp

Daniel Zhang Steps Down From Alibaba

Daniel Zhang, who had been expected to give up his chief executive and chairman roles this month, is also leaving as head of the company’s cloud division. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LbPlZE8

He Wanted His Texas Home to Resemble a ‘Groovy’ Opium Den

His designer was taken aback. But then she set about creating “Lenny Kravitz meets Italian ’60s meets ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PKTYzth

A Long Walk on Prince Edward Island

On Prince Edward Island, in eastern Canada, a writer finds her rhythm, along with equal parts solitude and camaraderie, as she treks from inn to inn on part of a new 435-mile trail. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/s7nKGOl

Richard Davis, Gifted Bassist Who Crossed Genres, Dies at 93

He was best known for his jazz work. But he was also heard on Van Morrison’s “Astral Weeks” and with orchestras conducted by Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/j4tKfDn

Watching ‘Barbie’ and Thinking About Death

A summer blockbuster left a Times columnist uncomfortable. A new play about art under totalitarianism helped her understand why. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wcZFmKt

The U.S. Open Men’s Singles We Only Half Expected: Djokovic vs. Medvedev

Novak Djokovic will be playing for his 24th Grand Slam title. Daniil Medvedev will be conjuring his 2021 Open outcome. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/euMN2sf

U.S. Open Women’s Final: Coco Gauff Faces Aryna Sabalenka for Title

The championship would be the first Grand Slam win for the 19-year-old Gauff and the second for Sabalenka, 25. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/rVeWTqx

Automakers and U.A.W. Remain Far Apart as Contract Deadline Nears

The United Auto Workers has said it is prepared to strike at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis if a deal is not reached before current contracts end on Thursday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sgR1AcN

Rescuers Blast Open Passages to Extract Sick American From Cave in Turkey

Mark Dickey, an American, became ill 3,400 feet underground in a cave in Turkey. International crews have gathered to help, but it will take time to carry him out. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/y6jrbTA

Biden Cracks Down on Drilling and Mining

In the months since President Biden approved the Willow drilling project, his administration has curtailed fossil fuel activities on millions of acres of public land and in federal waters. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tw5xmdv

Pelosi Suggests Sexism Is Behind Calls for Feinstein to Step Aside

The longtime Democratic leader, who has served in the House for close to four decades, also left the door open to running again. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/atcKISH

Jury Begins to Deliberate in Navarro’s Contempt of Congress Trial

In dispute is whether Peter Navarro’s decision to ignore a subpoena from lawmakers amounted to a willful defiance of Congress, or a simple misunderstanding. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/h9cTjJw

Neglect in New Jersey Nursing Homes Violated Veterans’ Rights, U.S. Says

A Justice Department report detailed mismanagement in the state facilities that led to continuing failures in basic care and a rash of deaths during the Covid pandemic. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oR5Bw2u

Former Top Deputy Says Ken Paxton Took Unusual Actions to Help Donor

The former aide, Jeff Mateer, testified for a second day in Mr. Paxton’s impeachment trial, describing feelings of alarm and betrayal. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QnJWrl6

In Mexico, Drug Trade Flourished With the Help of the State

An article sheds light on a notorious cold case. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zkFhUve

Ecuavoley, Anyone? Sport of Ecuador Thrives in Shadow of US Open.

Just outside the U.S. Open grounds, Queens locals, many of them immigrants from Ecuador, play a volleyball-like sport imported from their country that brings the community together. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/I8hjeTF

Woody Allen Draws Protests and Praise at the Venice Film Festival

The director premiered his 50th film, “Coup de Chance.” It won over critics but not protesters, who asked organizers to “turn the spotlight off of rapists.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fb4AKm8

Coco Gauff Storms Into the U.S. Open Semifinals

After easily beating Jelena Ostapenko, 6-0, 6-2, Gauff, 19, is now one match win away from her first career singles final at the Open. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/5Lli9Xr

George Santos and Prosecutors Discuss ‘Paths Forward’ as New Evidence Looms

Representative George Santos and federal prosecutors asked to postpone a status conference to continue discussions on “possible paths forward” in his fraud case. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YTlFe4O

Burning Man Aftermath: Local Sheriff Says Festival’s ‘Principles’ Were Ignored

In the aftermath, a local sheriff complained that festivalgoers were not living up to their core principles of community, responsibility and “leaving no trace.” Now comes the cleanup. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kpc0dVE

U.S. Open Spectator Is Removed from After Remark Associated With Nazis

Alexander Zverev, from Germany, told the umpire that the man had said the phrase. He was escorted out after the “disparaging remark,” a spokesman said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/1qHoNKO

Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe Set for All-American Quarterfinal

Here’s what to know about the singles match between Shelton and Tiafoe, two of the three American men remaining in the U.S. Open. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/5yPvL4f

Why Does Frances Tiafoe Change His Shirt So Often at the US Open?

Many athletes take their quirks and superstitions with them into competition, but Tiafoe has taken changing his damp shirt midmatch to an unusual level. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/7cxDOyt

Telluride Film Festival Goes On, Despite Anxiety Over Strikes

The festival opened this weekend with fewer stars, who were wary of breaking union rules about promoting films while two strikes have shut down much of Hollywood. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GkwAycz

Priscilla Presley’s Emotional Reaction to Sofia Coppola’s New Elvis Film

The story of her life with the rock star lacks major musical moments because the singer’s estate wouldn’t support the warts-and-all treatment. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xnE7dfq

A Crackdown on Free Speech in Jordan

A satirical Arabic website, much like The Onion, poked fun at a royal wedding in Jordan in June. Not long after, it was blocked. “We’re totally backsliding,” said one cartoonist in the kingdom. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WglAkEM

South African Inquiry Rebuts U.S. Charge on Russian Arms

A government investigation about a Russian ship contradicts U.S. accusations that South Africa provided arms to fight Ukraine, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. But a government report won’t be released, he added. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MHDbvhT

In Italy, Rape Cases Seize Attention and Expose Cultural Rifts

A summer of horrific crimes, including the gang rapes of two young girls, has put a new focus on the country’s attitudes toward women and the amplifying role of social media. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/taZUbmD

On Fire Island, a Home for Art — and the Artists Who Make It

How a New York homeowner and a pair of gay architects turned a midcentury Sears catalog kit house in the Pines into a contemporary refuge that looks nothing like its neighbors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3pGeFhI

How Some Iranian Americans View Education and Financial Success

Many Iranian Americans say their families place a high premium on education — sometimes at the expense of early financial independence — potentially complicating their financial futures. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IG2rx7b

A Ship That Sank in 1881 Is Found Nearly Intact in Lake Michigan

Trinidad, built in 1867, was part of the lucrative grain trade on the Great Lakes. Its remarkably intact wreckage, which included stacks of dishes, was just discovered. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tq78CB3

Why Are So Many Players Getting Sick at the U.S. Open?

Ons Jabeur has won two rounds despite having flu symptoms, but Dominic Thiem was forced to retire from his second-round match with an illness. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Ng2Bahx

Escaped Convict Danelo Cavalcante Still at Large Outside Philadelphia

Hundreds of law officers were searching for a Brazilian national who escaped from prison two weeks after being convicted of first-degree murder. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/K8dNSLq

Gil Brandt, 91, Dies; Helped Make the Cowboys ‘America’s Team’

As talent evaluator for nearly 30 years, he built Dallas into an N.F.L. powerhouse through the use of computer technology and other innovations. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3EMGq5N

Pope’s Remarks on ‘Reactionary’ U.S. Catholics Rankle, and Resonate

Where Francis sees rigid ideology replacing faith in the conservative American Catholic hierarchy, his critics see a struggle to preserve traditions and teachings they saw as settled. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/18eYJjp

On Abortion, Trump Says He Has Advice for Republicans

The former president suggested that Republicans needed to talk about exceptions to abortion bans but was otherwise vague about how his party should discuss the issue. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4moigf3

What the NBA May Need: a Soccer-Style Way to Banish Bad Teams

Dave Checketts, a former Knicks executive, has seen firsthand the emotional, and financial, power of relegation through his post-N.B.A. career in European soccer. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/FZaQXPm

McConnell’s Potential Successors in the Senate Include ‘Three Johns’

The men are considered the leading candidates to replace the top Senate Republican, should he be forced to step aside for health reasons. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JiFqmvt

U.S. Seeks to Block Recovery of Titanic Artifacts

Washington has gone to court to become a party to the salvage case involving the famous liner so it can stop any expedition it deems objectionable. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HuWXy5K

The Fight to Control Big Gay Ice Cream in New York City

A company that rode to success with an inclusive message has shrunk to a single store, as a founder sues a partner he accuses of mismanagement and fraud. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rdgnAtX

N.H. GOP Fights 14th Amendment Bid to Bar Trump From Ballot

In New Hampshire, Republicans are feuding over whether the 14th Amendment bars Donald J. Trump from running for president. Other states are watching closely. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GuS5iER

Bird Flu Raced Through South America. Antarctica Could Be Next.

More than 100 million birds breed in the region, and many are likely to be vulnerable to the virus, scientists warned. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zQk5RjM

A Shocking Soccer Kiss Demonstrates the Power of Scandal

By generating public outrage, scandals make inaction costly: suddenly, doing nothing carries greater risks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/j4XghQi

A Shocking Soccer Kiss Demonstrates the Power of Scandal

By generating public outrage, scandals make inaction costly: suddenly, doing nothing carries greater risks. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/j4XghQi

Under Uganda Anti-LGBTQ Law, Man Is Arrested on Charge Punishable by Death

Prosecutors used the death penalty provision of a newly passed law to charge a 20-year-old man. The measure has sown widespread fear among gay Ugandans. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/slgLmGo

U.N.C. Grad Student Is Charged in Fatal Shooting of Professor

Tailei Qi, 34, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Zijie Yan, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences, inside a campus lab on Monday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LVAGTZ

The New Professional Women’s Hockey League to Launch in 6 Cities

Three Canadian and three American teams will begin play in the Professional Women’s Hockey League in January. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/UhIsCFN

Canada Revisits Ancient Prevention Tactics to Battle Wildfires

A movement to fight wildfires by making forests more resilient and, in some cases, deliberately setting blazes is gaining ground in Canada. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ciwUpxJ

In a Bitter Lawsuit, Chess Combatants Agree to a Draw

An American grandmaster sued Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top player, and two other parties after Carlsen accused him of cheating. A settlement has been announced. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3VidhEs

U.N.C. on Lockdown as ‘Armed, Dangerous Person’ Remains at Large

The school’s Chapel Hill campus ordered students and faculty to stay inside Monday afternoon and said that a suspect was still at large. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sCAp1bq

Republicans Ease Off ‘Woke’ Rhetoric on Education Issues

Ron DeSantis rose to prominence in part on his “anti-woke” agenda, especially when it comes to education. In some settings, culture-war messaging seems to be receding. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/J5qcdZA

Samuel Wurzelbacher, Celebrated as ‘Joe the Plumber,’ Dies at 49

For Republicans in 2008, he briefly became a symbol of Middle America when he questioned the presidential candidate Barack Obama in an impromptu televised encounter. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jpVFQuM

Alexandra Paul, Olympic Figure Skater From Canada, Is Killed in Car Crash

Ms. Paul, 31, competed in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Her infant son survived the crash, the authorities said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/gsZSjLU

Japan Will Launch XRISM Telescope and SLIM Moon Lander: How to Watch

The telescope will help astronomers study some of the most energetic places in the cosmos, while the lunar mission will aid the development of Japanese landing technologies. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wXqSmzs

Best Hamburger Helper Recipe

Clever tricks and smart additions make for one killer one-pot cheeseburger macaroni with over 6,000 reviews. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/O4A0jpV

Late Summer Getaways at 5 Country Hotels

Whether it’s a “yurt village” in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains or a riverside mansion in Cognac country in France, here are places where food and nature enthusiasts can mark the season’s end. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FLbuKsz

President Emmerson Mnangagwa Re-elected in Zimbabwe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa won another five-year term by intimidating voters and manipulating the campaign process. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SdkTqh5

More Than 80 Million People in the U.S. Face Extreme Heat

Nearly 45 million people in the South were under an excessive heat warning — the most severe category for heat conditions — and another 39 million people were under a heat advisory. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/67dVLUf

U.S. Knew Saudis Were Killing African Migrants

The United States was told last year that Saudi security forces were shooting, shelling and abusing groups of migrants, but it chose not to raise the issue publicly. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AJNY8i3

The RealReal’s CEO on Turning the Luxury Resale Company Around

The one-time Wall Street darling has lost 92 percent of its stock value since its I.P.O. Can the former tire and power tool executive reclaim the luxury goods site’s luster? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DvBXG5k

David Jacobs, ‘Dallas’ and ‘Knots Landing’ Creator, Dies at 84

As the creator of “Dallas” and its spinoff “Knots Landing,” he did more than anyone to change the landscape of nighttime TV. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hM1FGSA

Wegovy, the Weight Loss Drug, Relieves Heart Failure Symptoms: Drugmaker’s Study

The drug Wegovy eased issues for people with a type of heart problem, adding to the treatment’s benefits beyond weight loss. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nJV8Om3

Joining BRICS, Iran Shrugs Off Outcast Status in the West

The invitation came after a tumultuous year of domestic unrest and economic gloom, and follows a pivot by the country toward Russia and China. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4Ibcd9T

Climate Risks Loom Over Panama Canal, a Vital Global Trade Link

Lack of rain and changing weather patterns are slowing the ship traffic that moves goods around the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/boy10vD

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Is Uncertain

The N.B.A. superstar has grand ambitions, as a businessman and basketball player. “I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship,” he said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZrDTPIi

Nikki Haley Is the Best Trump Alternative

Donors, this is the moment to give her a chance. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Byh5vg2

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Is Uncertain

The N.B.A. superstar has grand ambitions, as a businessman and basketball player. “I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship,” he said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ZrDTPIi

U.S. Open Draws Pave the Way for a Rematch of Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in Final

Novak Djokovic, the No. 2 seed, does not have an easy path to a 24th Grand Slam title, and neither does Iga Swiatek, the defending women’s champion. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/lN9kRXg

New York Gov. Hochul Pushes Biden to Speed Up Migrant Permits

In a shift in tone, Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized the White House for failing to help the state deal with the continuing influx of migrants into New York. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/D2np1OV

How to Watch the Republican Presidential Debate

The first debate is Wednesday night from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern. Donald Trump has taped an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that is scheduled to air simultaneously. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tVg7my3

Nvidia Revenue Doubles on Demand for A.I. Chips, and Could Go Higher

Sales for the current quarter will nearly triple their total a year ago, said the company, which makes chips essential to the development of A.I. systems. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7G5yLnl

How Multiple Warnings About Killer Nurse Lucy Letby Were Missed

Since the trial of Lucy Letby, a nurse who murdered babies in her care, experts have warned of a culture of hostility toward whistle-blowers in Britain’s National Health Service. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/01o7w6u

Toto Cutugno, Singer Whose ‘L’Italiano’ Struck a Chord, Dies at 80

The nostalgic ballads and catchy pop songs he wrote paved the way for an international career. He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gRp06te

DeSantis’s Debate Mission: Prove He’s the Top Trump Alternative

Allies believe the Florida governor needs to reassure skittish donors and supporters alike that he can square off with Mr. Trump. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/niqMwkL

Biden Incentives for Foreign Investment Are Benefiting Factories

Early data suggest laws to increase semiconductor production and renewable energy technology have shifted the makeup of foreign direct investment — but not increased it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SyEFZt6

DeSantis Defends ‘Listless Vessels’ Comments That Riled Trump Supporters

Mr. DeSantis brought a backlash over the weekend for comments that some of Donald Trump’s backers interpreted as insulting. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NDjv2wY

UPS Workers Avert Strike by Approving New Contract

The vote by members of the Teamsters union removes a potential threat to the economy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fRPYcDC

Long-Distance Runner Alicia Monson Finds Time to Stand Still

The American runner enters the preliminaries on Wednesday in the 5,000 meters at the world championships in Budapest amid a remarkable year. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/vyAE7u1

As West Bank Shootings Rise, Israel’s Government Vows to Retaliate

An apparently unarmed Palestinian man and an Israeli teacher were among the recent victims. Israel’s government has pledged to strike at Palestinian assailants. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GRDPEeN

Trump Allies May Be Kept Out of Fox News Spin Room After Trump Shuns Debate

Fox News, which is hosting the event, will allow aides only for the candidates on the stage. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ucaB8k

What to Know About the New Student Loan Repayment Plan

The Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, will reduce payments for millions of borrowers and more will qualify for $0 payments. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bzyCM34

Sha’Carri Richardson Wins World Championship

Richardson outran Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to take home her first major world championship title. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/d4twNRf

Sha’Carri Richardson Wins World Championship

Richardson outran Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to take home her first major world championship title. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/d4twNRf

What to Know About China’s Real Estate Crisis

China’s economy was long dependent on a booming real estate sector, which has recently fallen on harder times. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tC6FbAv

Luis Rubiales Apologizes for Kissing Jennifer Hermoso After World Cup Win

“Probably I made a mistake,” Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation chief, said after grabbing Jennifer Hermoso and planting a kiss full on her mouth, igniting howls of outrage on social media. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qlLxNMO

Trump Was Warned: Skipping Debate Could Let Biden Do the Same in ’24

The strong desire of Donald Trump’s advisers to see him debate President Biden in the event of a rematch could lead to a clash with the Republican National Committee. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HIsj6xn

DeSantis Tweaks His Messaging and Tactics After a Tough Campaign Stretch

The Florida governor, who has been losing ground in polls and dealing with staffing, spending and messaging issues, looks to right his campaign in New Hampshire. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CtRnusp

The Next Frontier for Corporate Benefits: Menopause

In an effort to attract and retain experienced women, some companies are adding menopause-specific care to their benefits packages. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/q8gP3rO

How Many Republicans Have Qualified for the Debate? It’s Still Unclear.

Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas said Sunday that he had met the criteria, which would make eight candidates onstage. Or nine. Or 10. The Republican National Committee isn’t saying. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YPQpuTI

Buoys Used to Protect Brooklyn’s Swimmers From Jet Skiers

Despite a state law, boats and Jet Skis were coming dangerously close to shore at Coney Island and Brighton Beach. A swimmer took matters into her own hands. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/g0STpXd

I Refuse the Graceful Slide Into Cultural Irrelevance

Why I, an aging millennial, am not prepared to give up on cool just yet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eTpPltG

Mexico Braces for Rain and Flooding from Hurricane Hilary

The torrential rain and flooding that threaten Southern California also menaced Baja California, the western Mexico state that is popular with tourists. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lQkB1xz

How Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Covid

A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling for reforms before the next virus arrives. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hTVZdtM

Man Who Sold Michael K. Williams Drugs That Killed Him Is Sentenced

The man, Irvin Cartagena, who sold “The Wire” actor fentanyl-laced heroin in 2021, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to narcotics charges. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LJqStv4

Auctioneer Who Helped Create Fake Basquiats Gets Probation

Michael Barzman, who had pleaded guilty to making false statements, avoided jail time for his role making forgeries that prosecutors said were displayed by the Orlando Museum of Art. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5gCwuBb

Uma Thurman’s ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Accent Is One to Savor

Even the over-the-top ones, like Uma Thurman’s Southern drawl in “Red, White & Royal Blue,” can be awfully fun. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QgHGRKb

John Devitt, Champion Swimmer With a Tarnished Gold Medal, Dies at 86

He won two Olympic gold medals for Australia, but the second was awarded after a disputed finish — one of the more freakish moments in sports history. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/d8L4isD

White House Targets Key Democrats on Potential Saudi-Israel Pact

The White House needs to persuade two historic adversaries to find common ground. But then the administration faces a potentially more daunting challenge: getting 67 senators to go along with it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hXiAkoP

Ancient Fires Drove Sabertooth Cats and Other Large Mammals Extinct, Study Suggests

Fossils from La Brea Tar Pits in Southern California suggest that sabertooth cats and other large North American mammals disappeared as a result of wildfires spurred by human activity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1NWuOKe

Fire Exposes Flaws in Hawaii’s Defenses Against Climate Shocks

Neglected landscapes, weak building standards and decommissioned dams have left the state more vulnerable to wildfires. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CTk5LBq

Some Transgender Women May Be Barred From Women’s Chess Competitions

The International Chess Federation introduced new regulations that can bar some transgender women from partaking in women’s competitions for up to two years or more. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/yOlGRB1

Little Rock Will Offer A.P. African American Studies Despite State Objections

The school district in Little Rock, Ark., is resisting efforts by the administration of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to limit teaching about race. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/k57doHm

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s California Vacation

Thanks in part to careful media handling, the British prime minister, who has been criticized for his wife’s wealth and his U.S. ties, survived a trip to California with barely a peep of reproach. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lnPhmy8

What Questions Should Be Asked at the First G.O.P. Debate? Tell Us What You Think.

Republican presidential candidates will face off on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee. Let us know what you’d like them to have to address. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ayL9768

British Museum Fires Worker Accused of Stealing Gold and Gems

The museum said that it had dismissed a worker accused of taking the items, some thousands of years old, from a storeroom. The police are investigating. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/udgzcf6

Schumer and McCarthy Agree Stopgap Spending Bill Necessary to Avoid Shutdown

The Senate majority leader said his meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to agree to support a resolution that would extend funding for a few months was “a good sign.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tJ4gr6D

Woman Is Awarded $1.2 Billion in ‘Revenge Porn’ Lawsuit

A jury ruled in favor of a Texas woman who said her ex-boyfriend had psychologically and sexually abused her by sharing intimate images of her online without her consent. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8frgXzF

Mother Pleads Guilty to Child Neglect After 6-Year-Old Shot Teacher

The child’s mother, Deja Taylor, separately pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges in June. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dpWBS5b

In Greece, a ‘Beach Towel Movement’ Fights for a Spot on the Sand

As lounge chairs that rent for up to $130 pop up across the islands, local people have decided they won’t take it lying down. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/txsIkOv

How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Amsterdam

It’s all fun and games until you’re elbowing your way through hordes of tourists at Dam Square. But a little quiet is far from impossible in the Dutch capital. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kc2wbTv

Michael Oher, Depicted in ‘The Blind Side,’ Says He Was Conned With Adoption Promise

Michael Oher, whose life was depicted in the 2009 film, says in a lawsuit that he was never fully adopted by the family that took him in and was swindled into signing away his decision-making powers at 18. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/VFCfKnJ

Michael Oher, Depicted in ‘The Blind Side,’ Says He Was Conned With Adoption Promise

Michael Oher, whose life was depicted in the 2009 film, says in a lawsuit that he was never fully adopted by the family that took him in and was swindled into signing away his decision-making powers at 18. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VFCfKnJ

Should Opioid Settlement Money Be Spent on Law Enforcement?

As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wtfd68s

Biden Administration Offers Guidance After Affirmative Action Decision

In its first guidance since the Supreme Court decision, the administration says many recruitment programs are still allowed, but other questions are left unanswered. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/G2VaiqC

The New Look in Cocktails? Layers and Stripes.

Drinks with colorful bands of liquors that float to the top or sink to the bottom are grabbing attention at bars all over. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZGln9EK

How Invasive Plants Caused the Maui Fires to Rage

A sweeping series of plantation closures in Hawaii allowed highly flammable nonnative grasses to spread on idled lands, providing the fuel for huge blazes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xqbBek9

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Through the Eyes of a Dance Critic

The choreography on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour doesn’t ask her to do too much, but she knows how to use her simple moves to her advantage. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RIXguCa

Golden Egg Foo Young, Classic and Versatile

Serve with Cuban black beans and fried sweet plantains for a delightful Chino Latino dinner. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aGoMCB5

After End of Pandemic Coverage Guarantee, Texas Is Epicenter of Medicaid Losses

Since the end of a pandemic-era policy that barred states from removing people from Medicaid, Texas has dropped over half a million people from the program, more than any other state. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jpVXQ9b

The Risks of ‘Skiplagging’

Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains, but airlines prohibit the practice. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QrRuF9W

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Appointed Interim Prime Minister of Pakistan

The announcement comes amid growing speculation that elections — once expected to happen this fall — will be delayed until 2024. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dFPe6gL

Pence Leans Into Civility Politics at Iowa State Fair

The former vice president met with Christian leaders and spoke about his respect for a late Democratic congressman despite their political differences. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oPezHYx

Grindr’s Strict RTO Policy, Amid Union Drive, Stirs Uproar

Two weeks after employees filed to organize, the company told some they had to change cities or would lose their jobs. It said the plan had long been in the works. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kpDxzIh

What to Know About ‘Eris,’ the New Dominant Covid Variant

EG.5 is spreading quickly, but experts say it’s no more dangerous than previous versions. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YKwC2Jh

Who Is David Weiss, the Prosecutor Overseeing the Hunter Biden Investigation?

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Wildfires Threatened a Haven for Hawaii’s Endangered Birds

A conservationist and a neighbor defended the center, part of an effort to save the state’s native birds from extinction, until firefighters arrived. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/X8Tawxu

Biden Describes China as a Time Bomb Over Economic Problems

The sharply worded comments are the latest example of the president’s willingness to criticize China even as he tries to ease tensions. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mGvyOid

Teenager Pleads Not Guilty in Hate Crime Killing of O’Shae Sibley

A lawyer for Dmitriy Popov said he might pursue a self-defense argument in a case stemming from a deadly dispute at a Brooklyn gas station. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7zgGPsK

3 Men Charged In Alabama Riverfront Brawl

Three men have turned themselves in to the Montgomery police this week after an attack on a Black boat captain that garnered heavy backlash on social media. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9eTRrGC

Brice Marden, Who Rejuvenated Painting in the 1960s, Dies at 84

When conceptual art, Pop Art and minimalist sculpture were in the ascendancy and many were saying that painting was dead, Mr. Marden issued a powerful counterstatement. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5VEYjQc

Stressed About Your Step Count? Even 4,000 Can Have Big Health Benefits.

But the more you walk, the better off you’ll be. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2cjMXpE

WeWork Has Sent a Distress Signal. Here’s What to Know.

The co-working company has declared that its ability to endure as a business is in doubt. A failure could have widespread effects. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nfaTDKi

Amid Niger Coup, Nigeria Grapples with Potential Military Intervention

An ongoing coup in Niger could shape the future of a West African regional bloc and the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the newly elected leader of Nigeria. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/L7ev3ul

Rikers Watchdog Sues New York City Over Lack of Transparency

Members want their access to video from Rikers restored, filing their case the day before a critical hearing that could put the city’s jails on the path to a takeover by a federal court. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ktaqW51

San Francisco Balks at Expanding Driverless Car Services on City’s Roads

Local officials are worried that state regulators are too eager about a plan by the companies Cruise and Waymo to offer round-the-clock driverless taxi services. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MzV1XtE

After a Long and Painful Absence, Writing Her Way Home Again

After early success with her first book, Mona Susan Power sank into years of depression. A new one, “A Council of Dolls,” offered her a chance to heal. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U3sxlAd

DJ Casper, Whose Hit Song ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ Made You Dance, Dies at 58

The popular line dance, which gained international fame in the early 2000s, has been a staple at family functions, night clubs and more for more than 20 years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DPZxh4J

Trump Georgia Election Inquiry: Grand Jury Likely to Hear Case Next Week

The district attorney in Atlanta is expected to take the findings from an election interference investigation to a grand jury, which could issue indictments. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8XBqSy1

Cleanup Begins After Severe Storms Tear Through Eastern U.S.

Air travel was slowly returning to normal, as thousands of homes and businesses remained without power. The powerful storm system moved on to New England, bringing heavy rains and floods. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WLOa3Zo

Montgomery Police Investigate Brawl on Alabama Riverfront

Police in Montgomery detained several people over the weekend after a brawl broke out when a group of white boaters appeared to attack a Black guard. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/etTbrDG

Tornado Watches in Effect as Severe Storms Forecast Across Eastern U.S.

Potentially severe thunderstorms were forecast on Monday from Georgia to New York, with the greatest threat centered on the Mid-Atlantic. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UqL5PzN

Paramount Agrees to Sell Simon & Schuster to KKR, a Private Equity Firm

The deal, for $1.62 billion, will put control of a cultural touchstone in the hands of a financial buyer. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NIpVzf7

The Secret Hand Behind the Women Who Stood by Cuomo? His Sister.

For nearly two years, Madeline Cuomo back channeled with grass-roots activists to help smear her brother’s accusers. He was “seeing everything,” she told his defenders. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U5mHK0Q

Offshore Wind Runs Into Rising Costs and Delays

Some troubled projects are raising concerns about the role to be played by offshore wind farms in tackling climate change. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cxdaKQ2

Amazon to Meet Regulators as U.S. Considers Possible Antitrust Suit

Amazon’s meetings with the Federal Trade Commission, known as “last rites” meetings, are typically a final step before the agency votes on filing a lawsuit. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ghxrOsj

Everybody Dance Now! ‘Here Lies Love’ Dictates Your Moves.

Engaging viewers’ bodies is central to this Broadway musical, a rare production that sets its audience in motion on the dance floor. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RgzJpc

Houston Volunteers Fight Tickets for Serving Meals to Homeless People

A Food Not Bombs chapter faces $23,500 in fines for serving meals to homeless people in violation of a city ordinance. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XBQ2gL7

Our Galaxy Is Home to Trillions of Worlds Gone Rogue

Astronomers have found that free-floating planets far outnumber those bound to a host star. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/59lZK4U

How the U.S. Was Eliminated From the Women’s World Cup, Shot by Shot

The shootout was rapid-fire, but still agonizing for both Sweden, which moved to the World Cup quarterfinals, and the United States, which was eliminated. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/TOFs6Bu

11 Easy Vegetarian Summer Dinners

Bountiful meals for the most bountiful time of year. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DvxgI3o

She’s One of the Fastest Women Ever. All She’s Missing Is a Gold Medal.

Marie-Josée Ta Lou of Ivory Coast has been milliseconds away from the top of Olympic and World Championship podium stands. She has a chance at redemption this month in Budapest. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/laUQCdf

‘Vindicating’: An Analyst Who Lowered the U.S.’s Credit Rating in 2011 on Fitch’s Downgrade

Nikola Swann played a key role at S&P when the agency became the first to strip America of its top ranking in 2011. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zAg9TPC

Teenager Is Charged in Killing of O’Shae Sibley at Brooklyn Gas Station

He faces a charge of second-degree murder, which has been charged as a hate crime, in the fatal stabbing of Mr. Sibley, a gay man, last week. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/N5hX1cU

Ann Patchett on Summer Love and Her New Novel

The author discusses “Tom Lake,” bookstore secrets and the play “Our Town.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RFbD9sa

Niger is Latest African Country Where France’s Fortunes are Fading

A recent military takeover in Niger has thrown into uncertainty the future of France’s presence in West and Central Africa, raising doubts about the future of U.S. military involvement there, too. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/j0TIzgL

Parkland Hosts Re-Enactment of 2018 School Shooting, With Live Gunfire

Ballistics experts and technicians reconstructed the 2018 school shooting, gunshot by gunshot, for use as possible evidence in a civil trial against a sheriff’s deputy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zANQ5EH

New Florida Immigration Rules Start to Strain Some Businesses

Some employers said they were losing workers because of the new law, which was championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3gONwQG

Mark Margolis, Scene Stealer from ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 83

His character, an ex-drug lord in a wheelchair, was unable to speak, but the actor, who also appeared in the prequel “Better Call Saul,” didn’t need dialogue to wield fearsome power. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OqJAlHb

Opera Star David Daniels Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault

The countertenor and his husband, Scott Walters, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a young singer in Houston in 2010, in a deal that will spare them jail time. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DXYg5Sd

Ex-Louisiana Trooper Acquitted of Violating Black Motorists’s Rights

The trooper beat Aaron Larry Bowman with a flashlight after a traffic stop in 2019. The case drew outrage after police body-camera footage of the encounter went public. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/X6whJ5c

LK-99 Is the Ambient Superconductor of the Summer

Social media users are excited about what would be a breakthrough in solid state physics, but many experts in the field are cautiously skeptical. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aAzQoJE

Orlando Magic’s Political Donation Is ‘Alarming,’ Players’ Union Says

The team donated $50,000 to a super PAC supportive of Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. The union said that does not mean Magic players support him. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/9Nws6bq

Movies to Sell Us on the American Dream

Worshiping brands may be our one shared value. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/afZXiyD

Rishi Sunak Home Scaled by Greenpeace Protesters in Britain

The incursion by opponents of oil drilling raised concerns about the security of the British leader and his family. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yY2T6bI

Iranians Blame Power Grid and Gas Shortage for Shutdown Amid Heat

The government in Tehran cited “unprecedented” heat when it ordered a two-day shutdown to protect health and conserve energy, but many residents were not buying it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JpeUD6T

Roger Federer Is Having Fun in Retirement

The tennis star and Jonathan Anderson have teamed up with Uniqlo to create a sports-inspired fashion collection. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/vzTUKjn

Police Respond to Unconfirmed Report of Active Shooter at Senate Offices

The police said no shooter had been found or shots confirmed, but the report led to a panicked situation across from the Capitol on an otherwise sleepy summer afternoon with lawmakers out of town. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bILcswR

Leprosy May Be Endemic in Central Florida, Scientists Report

Still, there are fewer than 200 cases nationally each year, and the numbers have fallen significantly from the peak decades ago. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Tzahejg

Meryl Streep and George Clooney Lead Donation Campaign for Striking Actors

The stars, joined by celebrities like Matt Damon and Oprah Winfrey, helped raise more than $15 million over the past three weeks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AOQso01

Kenya Offers to Lead International Force to Help Restore Order in Haiti

Kenya has offered to lead a police force to help restore order to Haiti, where gangs that control vast parts of the country’s capital have fomented violence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dVWbCXr

Mets Trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for Two Prospects

Verlander won the World Series and the American League Cy Young Award with Houston last season. His short stint with the Mets yielded six wins for him and two top prospects for the team. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/J95yWh4

Matt DePerno, Trump Meddler in Michigan, Is Charged in Election Breach

A key figure in a multistate effort to overturn the 2020 election, Mr. DePerno lost his race for Michigan attorney general in 2022. He later finished second to lead the state’s Republican Party. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/J3ZU6nN

New Energy Efficiency Rules Spell End of Incandescent Era

New efficiency rules, more than a decade in the making, have taken effect, relegating Edison’s glowing orbs to the history books. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3hlfB9b

For American Soccer Fans, a Late Night Was a Tense One

Or was it an early morning? However they looked at it, neither beer nor Bloody Marys could fully soothe the anxieties of fans hoping the United States would advance. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ek9xXRw

Donald Trump Is Polling Far Ahead of His G.O.P. Rivals

Also, a push to save Florida’s coral. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/86N0Ccp

Man Fatally Stabbed After Vogueing at a Brooklyn Gas Station

O’Shae Sibley, 28, was vogueing when men attacked him with gay slurs and told him to stop. A hate crimes task force is investigating. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mpoeAjF

DeSantis Unveils Economic Plan Slamming ‘Failed Elites’

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida introduced a 10-point economic plan geared toward the blue-collar voters with whom he has struggled to resonate. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tIMYSgd

ISIS Affiliate Claims Deadly Attack at Political Rally in Pakistan

The death toll from Sunday’s suicide bombing, which targeted a political rally near the border with Afghanistan, rose to at least 54 people, an official said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/brWCcap

The Trombonist Hillary Simms Is Breaking Barriers

Hillary Simms is the first woman to become a member of the American Brass Quintet. She says the field needs more role models. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bC7ow9j

Why Is It So Darn Hot?

Jennifer Szalai discusses recent books about natural history, and Jeff Goodell talks about his new climate change book, “The Heat Will Kill You First.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nRz9Sor

Terence Crawford Stands Alone at the Top of Boxing

After becoming the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes, Crawford, 35, said he would assess what’s next. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gxUrpwT

Terence Crawford Stands Alone at the Top of Boxing

After becoming the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes, Crawford, 35, said he would assess what’s next. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/gxUrpwT

Meat Warehouse Infested With Rodents Reaches Settlement with Prosecutors

Prosecutors reached a settlement with the operator of a meat and poultry warehouse that had been infested with rodents before it was shuttered. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LnetsmR

They Put the Heart in ‘Heartstopper’

Kit Connor and Joe Locke discuss the pressure of expectations and how the global success of their Netflix hit, returning Aug. 3, has changed their lives. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/edE8DWQ

Lebanese Depositors Have Resorted to Force to Withdraw Their Savings

Amid severe limits on withdrawals and a yearslong financial crisis, Lebanese depositors are resorting to force to demand their own money, earning the moniker “the world’s most honorable bank robbers.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Pm8NBnY

A Sheet-Pan Chicken and Corn Recipe for Summer

Caramelized corn, pickled jalapeños and basil chicken make the most summery of sheet-pan dinners. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/35bFIxD

Flipping a Switch and Making Cancers Self-Destruct

Researchers at Stanford devised a strange new molecule that could lead to drugs that arm genes and make cancers work against themselves. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0kBNhFe

New Jersey School to Pay $9.1 Million to Settle Suit Over Student’s Suicide

After Mallory Grossman took her own life at age 12, her parents accused her New Jersey school district of failing to respond to accusations of bullying. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VNA6PRp

Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry

The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AhUS8bV

Biden Presses Ahead With Effort to Broker Israeli-Saudi Deal

The president sent Jake Sullivan, his national security adviser, on the latest diplomatic mission seeking to forge ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XErP87U

Taylor Swift-Quake: Fans Cause Seismic Activity at Seattle Concert

Seismometers can pick up many types of ground vibrations but this drew comparisons to the “Beast Quake” of 2011, when Seattle football fans roared in celebration of a last-minute Seahawks touchdown. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7wjnBW5

A Ukrainian fencer penalized for refusing a Russian handshake is guaranteed a spot in the Paris Olympics.

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Biden Administration Moves to Tighten Fuel Economy Rules

The proposal is designed to help speed the country’s transition to electric vehicles, one of the president’s signature efforts to fight climate change. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/d7gOpYF

Why Ron DeSantis Isn’t Beating Donald Trump

Ron DeSantis is selling the wrong message to Republicans, but he’s too deep in his bubble to realize it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ukto4Fl

Twitter Becomes X, Sam Altman’s Worldcoin and Google’s Robotics Lab

X marks the spot where Twitter died. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OgB3rYZ

What’s in a Name? Musk/Twitter Edition

Bye-bye, blue bird. Hello, X. But why? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qHBD4V

Bronny James, Recovering From Cardiac Arrest, Goes Home From the Hospital

LeBron James Jr.’s release was one of several indications that things were returning to normal three days after he collapsed on a basketball court. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ox3cVZT

Niger’s Detained President Vows to Save Democracy From Coup

The army chief declared his support for a group of mutineers that seized power on Wednesday. President Mohamed Bazoum and his allies insisted the coup could be reversed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/p6SgbqQ

Bronny James, Recovering From Cardiac Arrest, Goes Home From the Hospital

LeBron James Jr.’s release was one of several indications that things were returning to normal three days after he collapsed on a basketball court. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Ox3cVZT