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Biden Nominates Julie Su as U.S. Labor Secretary

President Biden’s choice to lead the Labor Department is the deputy to the incumbent, Martin J. Walsh, who is leaving the administration. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VH6nZ0p

After Half a Century, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Still Reverberates

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By BY JON PARELES from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/0UqWCYD

Why Chicago’s Mayoral Election Matters, Even if You Don’t Live in Chicago

America’s cities increasingly face similar problems, particularly worries about crime and hangovers from the pandemic. That’s why the mayor’s election in Chicago on Tuesday is about more than Chicago. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GMc6LXb

Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Stephan J. Guyenet

By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/wNqIFH1

The Italian Designers Who Reinvented the Sofa Are Still Sitting on Top

Mario Bellini, Gaetano Pesce and Tobia Scarpa, now in their 80s, transformed the furniture landscape. Their iconic creations are still as popular as ever. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lXJ5GtS

In Central Asia, Blinken Will Urge Distance From Russia, and Ukraine War

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By BY EDWARD WONG, ANTON TROIANOVSKI AND STANLEY REED from NYT World https://ift.tt/mGTReBJ

In Central Asia, Blinken Will Urge Distance From Russia, and Ukraine War

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will make the first diplomatic trip by a Biden administration cabinet official to the former Soviet republics of Central Asia since the Ukraine war began. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Puw0j8T

Biden Could Face Veto Test Over Contentious D.C. Crime Bill

Legislation blocking a new crime law in the District of Columbia has drawn bipartisan support in the House, and Senate Republicans are working to win over Democrats. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QRAZErC

Bob Richards, Pole-Vaulting Hero of the Cold War Era, Dies at 97

An ordained minister known as the Vaulting Vicar, he was an Olympic gold medal winner and the first athlete to appear on the front of Wheaties boxes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/rTK0Zzu

Review: In ‘With No Fanfare,’ Things Fall Apart

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By BY LAURA CAPPELLE from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/wO4erRm

Biden Administration Plans Crackdown on Migrant Child Labor

The announcement came days after a Times investigation showed children were working in dangerous jobs throughout the United States. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mxWTBYh

MLB and Union Disagree on Salary Cap as Cable Networks Crumble

The head of the players’ union spoke out against the concept of a salary cap, but team owners remain concerned about the sport’s economic model as cable networks struggle. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/XL0AENz

M.L.B. Has Labor Peace, but Also Plenty of Posturing

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By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/hgpDxdQ

Russian Diaspora Finds Ways to Protest Putin’s War

From Berlin to Chicago, crowds gathered to express solidarity with Ukraine and to underscore that not all Russians support Vladimir Putin’s war. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7RALy45

West Bank Attack Kills 2 Israelis as Middle East Officials Meet in Jordan

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By BY ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World https://ift.tt/Q67Ys2t

Rishi Sunak Nears U.K.-E.U. Deal on Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to meet on Monday in Britain with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to work out the final details. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7WHgteA

Their Hair Long and Flowing or in Ponytails, Women in Iran Flaunt Their Locks

Defiant resistance to Iran’s mandatory hijab law has exploded across the country after nationwide protests that erupted last year. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wyqIuco

Judge John Hodgman on Tipping When You Split the Bill

Is it rude to ask what your dinner companion is leaving? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/57X13ir

Shinta Ratri, Fighter for Transgender Rights in Indonesia, Dies at 60

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By BY SETH MYDANS from NYT World https://ift.tt/Sr7M6me

China to Welcome Belarusian Leader, Raising Concerns Over Ukraine

A state visit next week by Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus seems to confirm U.S. fears that China is prepared to send lethal aid to Russia. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ALT9EHJ

China to Welcome Belarusian Leader, Raising Concerns Over Ukraine

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By BY MARC SANTORA AND CHRIS BUCKLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/HerIXVE

A NATO Minnow Reels From Cyberattacks Linked to Iran

Albania has been the target of repeated digital assaults believed to be linked to its sheltering of an Iranian dissident group on its soil. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9Aa6QdS

‘The Consultant’ Review: When Your Start-Up Goes to Hell

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By BY MIKE HALE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/TAsXe1C

How Hard Is It to Paint Like Vermeer? TV Contestants Find Out.

Amateur and professional artists are competing to recreate some of the old master’s lost works in a Dutch reality show that coincides with a blockbuster Vermeer exhibition in Amsterdam. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4IyN7WQ

Love Letter: A Decade-Long Negotiation

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By BY MIYA LEE from NYT Style https://ift.tt/EiDUx3G

The Prospect Park Gator Was Not the First. Here Are Other Urban Gators.

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By BY HURUBIE MEKO from NYT New York https://ift.tt/JbAQFEW

What Sounds Did Dinosaurs Make?

A new study of a fossilized anklyosaur suggests it could have uttered birdlike calls. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EHPbtBQ

Poland, long known to be leery of foreigners, has welcomed Ukrainians.

By BY ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/NtqfG7c

Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter

Baldwin was holding a gun on the set of the film “Rust” when it discharged, killing the movie’s cinematographer. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8JfmZUd

French Student Will Be Charged With Premeditated Murder in Teacher’s Stabbing

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By BY CATHERINE PORTER AND TOM NOUVIAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/q7QlV3N

India Is Arming Villagers in One of Earth’s Most Militarized Places

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/1UtJZvR

Mushroom Boom: How to Plan a Foraging Adventure on the West Coast

Thanks to an unusually wet winter, mushroom hunters in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond will be greatly rewarded. Here’s a primer for first-timers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HkD7jtP

Detroit Tigers Work to Rebuild Under Scott Harris

As the team’s president of baseball operations, Scott Harris wants to turn Detroit’s fortunes around. But he knows the team has a long way to go. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/HsO37wT

What’s in Our Queue? ‘Marchita’ and More

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By BY ELDA CANTÚ from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/xin27pk

She’s Oscar-Nominated, but Hong Chau Hopes to Stay an Underdog

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By BY KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/h2ZHDQc

Ukraine prepares itself for the possibility of Russian aggression via Moldova and Belarus.

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By BY MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://ift.tt/dRQX79u

How Does Hospice Care Work?

Hospice offers crucial end-of-life care with a focus on the patient’s comfort and dignity. Experts explain who is eligible, what it entails and how to understand and navigate the process. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MD83i15

In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Democratic Turnout Was High

Democratic turnout was high in the Tuesday primary for the State Supreme Court, ahead of a costly general election that will decide the future of abortion rights and gerrymandered maps in the state. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ASqtF8Z

Tennis Bracelet, Anyone?

Chris Evert made them famous, and their simple, elegant designs have stood the test of time. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/C4x5SQO

Unionized HarperCollins Employees Are Back to Work After a 3-Month Strike

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By BY KATE DWYER AND ELIZABETH A. HARRIS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/b6LfEkj

Why Medicare and Social Security Are Sustainable

Reports of their inevitable collapse are greatly exaggerated. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lzJeEyu

Our Photographers in Ukraine on the Images They Can’t Forget

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/HAGIirZ

Supreme Court Frustrated and Wary Over Legal Shield for Tech Companies

The case, concerning a law that gives websites immunity for suits based on their users’ posts, has the potential to alter the very structure of the internet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EuePpfK

The Designer Making Garments Inspired by Octopuses and Centipedes

Terrence Zhou, the founder of the fashion label Bad Binch TongTong, is not afraid to channel his wild side. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0GMpxD6

‘Lethargic’ Alligator Rescued From Prospect Park Lake

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By BY KATHERINE ROSMAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/ltyAro3

‘People are screaming for their lives,’ after a quake that felt worse than the Feb. 6 disaster, a mayor said.

By BY SAFAK TIMUR from NYT World https://ift.tt/STKBd0L

On Blinken Visit, Quake Relief Soothes U.S.-Turkey Tensions

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken pledged to keep helping Turkey recover from a devastating earthquake, but there were few hints of progress on disputes over F-16 sales and NATO. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/w9khmNy

On Blinken Visit, Quake Relief Soothes U.S.-Turkey Tensions

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

Waffles, Gentle Slopes and Cloudberries Everywhere: Skiing in Sälen, Sweden

Gstaad it’s not, but this snowy region within driving distance of Stockholm has welcoming cabins deep in the forest, trails for every level of skier and a possibility of gnomes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/l0Weg7I

Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts

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By BY STACY COWLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/SPg65m4

What Did You Spend on Your Vacation? We’d Love to Hear.

Was your last trip lavish, budget or somewhere in between? We’re interested in hearing about how much it cost and how much you enjoyed it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MeaR5Ff

U.S. Warnings to China on Arms Aid for Russia’s War Portend Global Rift

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By BY EDWARD WONG from NYT World https://ift.tt/90EYP2l

Your Monday Briefing: A Testy Exchange Between the U.S. and China

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By BY AMELIA NIERENBERG from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/AHxlI68

What Is Presidents’ Day? A History.

The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vq1ijdS

He Smeared Feces on a Critic, and Lost a Job. Now, He Wants to Be Heard.

Marco Goecke on Thursday lost his position as ballet director at Hanover’s main opera house. The reaction has “been a bit blown up,” he says. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QXp9r0P

Jimmy Carter, 98, Opts for Hospice Care

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By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Has2gAm

More Than 300,000 Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino Drinks Recalled

PepsiCo voluntarily recalled the beverages after glass was found in some of the bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0zcVdv6

More Than 300,000 Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino Drinks Recalled

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By BY MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/7XBG4Jb

How New York’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Plans to Find 63,000 Workers

The industry estimates that there could be 63,000 jobs in weed across the state by 2025, many of them in retail and hospitality. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/91bLtC3

Officials from Japan and China discuss diplomatic tensions in Munich.

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By BY EDWARD WONG from NYT World https://ift.tt/cBtRQ2F

How Climate Change Is Making Tampons (and Lots of Other Stuff) More Expensive

Cotton farmers in Texas suffered record losses amid heat and drought last year, new data shows. It’s an example of how global warming is a “secret driver of inflation.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FgL0N9Y

With ‘Letters From Max’ Onstage, Sarah Ruhl Again Mourns a Poet’s Death

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By BY KATE DWYER from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3nrgywo

Do Law Schools Need the LSAT? Here’s How to Understand the Debate.

One part of the American Bar Association is trying to drop the test requirement for law schools, while another has voted to retain it — and both sides say diversity is the reason. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EImURc9

This Charity Fights Sex Trafficking. Bureaucracy Might Doom It.

GEMS is one of the most respected providers of aid to young victims of sexual exploitation. But New York City’s antiquated payment system is putting its future at risk. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dT8OIE4

‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Still Flies High

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By BY BRANDON YU from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/DS69kJd

In Satellite Images and Video, Hidden Clues About an Iranian Air Force Upgrade

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By BY CHRISTOPH KOETTL AND ALEXANDER CARDIA from NYT World https://ift.tt/iXcqKFE

Ming Smith’s Poetic Blur Is on Display in MoMA Photographs

This streetlight mystic shows her painterly photography at MoMA in an archive that celebrates long exposures and perceptual improvisation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ceo3Uiy

Belarus Would Join Russia’s War if Ukraine Attacked, Lukashenko Says

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By BY ANATOLY KURMANAEV AND MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://ift.tt/KidO98W

Tim McCarver, 81, All-Star Catcher in Hall of Fame as Broadcaster, Dies

He played with four teams over four decades and won two World Series titles, then took his baseball smarts and gift of gab into the TV booth. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LZkTYoq

Tim McCarver, 81, All-Star Catcher in Hall of Fame as Broadcaster, Dies

He played with four teams over four decades and won two World Series titles, then took his gift of gab into the TV booth. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/LZkTYoq

Tensions between the U.S. and China keep rising over the spy balloon episode.

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By BY EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TDkX2c1

Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System

A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths or injuries caused by the flaws. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6oR1bME

World Bank President, Dogged by Climate Questions, Steps Down Early

David Malpass, under fire for months by critics who called him a climate denier, said he will leave the World Bank by June, a year before his term ends. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kgdY0W9

Howard Bragman, Publicist Who Helped Clients Come Out, Dies at 66

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By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/I5pSwx4

U.S. Could Default on Its Debt Between July and September, C.B.O. Says

The nonpartisan budget office also said that if tax receipts fall short of projections, and Congress fails to act on the debt limit, the U.S. could run out of cash before July. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ojgTPqI

Sturgeon says she will remain in her role until a successor is in place.

Ms. Sturgeon has from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mWHcEI

Ukraine’s defense minister says he will remain in his post at Zelensky’s request.

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By BY ANUSHKA PATIL from NYT World https://ift.tt/OjYtf8l

Justice Dept. Is Said to Decline to Charge Gaetz in Sex-Trafficking Inquiry

An investigation had examined whether Representative Matt Gaetz broke federal laws, focusing on his relationships with women recruited online, and whether he had sex with a 17-year-old girl. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lL3Xx14

Colorado L.G.B.T.Q. Club Says It Will Reopen After Mass Shooting

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By BY CHRISTINE CHUNG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FQTqYez

How to Stop Having Those Same Silly Fights With Your Partner

There are ways to meet somewhat near the middle, experts say. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KhoBbTz

Eric Adams’s War Against Rats Brings a Split Verdict, and a $300 Fine

Mayor Eric Adams was able to overturn one of two summonses targeting him for evidence of rats at a Brooklyn rowhouse he owns. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gpTo6BS

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Where Is Your Valentine Tonight?’

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By Unknown Author from NYT Style https://ift.tt/AiswH6M

The Sweet and Surprising History of Candy Hearts

By BY TINA ANTOLINI, WENDY DORR, LYNN LEVY AND KIM SEVERSON from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/QvMyz6K

According to Medical Guidelines, Your Doctor Needs a 27-Hour Workday

Some doctors say that however reasonable guidelines may seem, their cumulative burden causes “constant frustration” to medical practice. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hyJ25tF

4-2 Game Rekindles Shot Clock Debate in High School Basketball

One of the two teams from Oklahoma, the Anadarko High School Warriors, passed the ball around for nearly the entire game in what an announcer called “stall ball.” from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/C8rW1gK

Why a U.S. Plane Shot Down an Object Over Canada

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ODEm5xq

Ukrainians Demonstrate Training on Leopard Tanks in Poland

The soldiers began training on advanced Western tanks three weeks ago. Poland’s president says the tanks will be crucial to Ukraine’s war efforts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jLkU05e

Ford Will Build a U.S. Battery Factory With Technology From China

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By BY NEAL E. BOUDETTE AND KEITH BRADSHER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/yYZBxVi

Did a Referee’s Call Unfairly Cost the Eagles a Super Bowl Win?

Philadelphia cornerback James Bradberry admitted he tugged on the jersey of a Kansas City receiver. But was it really a penalty? The answer depends largely on what colors you wear. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5jeIRJN

What to Cook This Week

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By BY SAM SIFTON from NYT Food https://ift.tt/Cr0o4wT

Across Paris, an Invader Unleashes His Art

Mosaics by a street artist, who calls himself “Invader,” have become part of the fabric of the city. They are everywhere — if you look for them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wCd9Aqx

Where #Vanlife Meets #Skibum

In the Pacific Northwest, ski resorts set aside spots in their parking lots for vans and R.V.s, creating overnight communities of skiers and riders. One writer toured three Oregon resorts to test the scene. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8gNU5pB

How to watch and stream the Super Bowl.

By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/Bca2b1F

Across Paris, an Invader Unleashes His Art

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By BY CATHERINE PORTER from NYT World https://ift.tt/BpHARlo

DeSantis’s Challenge: When, and How, to Counterattack Trump

As the former president lobs insults and calls him “Ron DeSanctimonious,” Gov. Ron DeSantis is carefully avoiding conflict. But if he runs for president as expected, a clash is inevitable. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VjnBRq8

Earthquake Shatters Rebuilt Lives of Syrian Refugees in Turkey

Syrians have experienced relentless death and destruction during their country’s 12-year civil war. But some say the earthquake was worse than anything else they had endured. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/x9H27PC

Are You (Still) an Optimist? These Questions Might Help Explain Why

It may seem impossible to feel upbeat about the future, especially now. But there are common traits optimists share that can help improve anyone’s outlook. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/B9bkSPY

Cody Longo, ‘Days of Our Lives’ Actor, Dies at 34

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By BY MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/MGyYfBC

Clean Slates Promised Under New York Marijuana Law Prove Complicated

The omission of a single Roman numeral in the text of a state law has made it difficult for those with certain convictions to clear their names. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UkgzbRX

Will Trump and Biden Gang Up on DeSantis?

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By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/YLrb8S7

Lil Uzi Vert Gave the Eagles the Soundtrack to Their Season

Eagles players ran out onto the field to the Philadelphia rapper’s “Just Wanna Rock,” and they regularly celebrate with the song’s viral dance. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/r0Vd89e

As Super Bowl Fans Arrive, Phoenix Seeks to Present a New Face

The game puts a spotlight on the city’s efforts to remake its image through art, eco-friendly development and a revitalized downtown. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Bvme8tX

How the Hasty Packing of Biden Papers Led to a Special Counsel Inquiry

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By BY MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tclqrK6

DeSantis Gains Control of Tax Board Overseeing Disney World

The Florida governor had wanted to abolish the resort’s designation as a special tax district. That would have left two counties paying for services like policing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VtulBCE

Biden Will Not Do a Super Bowl Interview With Fox, White House Says

The president, who participated when NBC and CBS aired the game, will not appear on a broadcast expected to reach tens of millions of viewers. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/blgaimL

Review: An Orchestra Falters in Schubert’s ‘Great’ Symphony

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By BY OUSSAMA ZAHR from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Zixh5Jk

Has Wokeness Changed Hollywood?

What movies define our political moment? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UEncFZr

Fans at the Super Bowl Won’t Have to Go Far to Place a Bet

Legal betting on the Super Bowl will be available at the game for the first time. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/VITn5SY

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria One of

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By BY CHRISTINE HAUSER AND JIN YU YOUNG from NYT World https://ift.tt/v2rwlEm

Rep. Nancy Mace Jokes About Republicans at Press Club Event

In frequently bawdy terms at a press club dinner, Representative Nancy Mace brought down the house with her barbs at fellow House members and other Republicans. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8aFyixT

What an ’80s Feeling: ‘Flashdance’ Turns 40

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By BY BRIAN SEIBERT from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/orwjXPN

Florida Officials Had Repeated Contact With College Board Over African American Studies

In a recent letter to the College Board, state officials list a series of emails and meetings over the last year, often discussing course material about race that state regulations might bar. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7IGt5U8

A ‘$10 Quintillion’ Asteroid

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