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The Decision in 303 Creative Deals a Blow to Anti-Discrimination Law

The decision in 303 Creative v. Colorado potentially allows a wide range of businesses to discriminate in the name of expression. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/f2BX5jC

Soccers Next Big Thing Is Buying in Bulk

Networks of clubs help top teams streamline their scouting, methods and player acquisition. But who do they really serve? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/I7R0cyz

Swarms of Bugs Are Alarming New Yorkers Rattled by Smoky Skies

New Yorkers, already alarmed about smoky skies, have been complaining about swarms of insects that appear to be aphids. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZIhAwxP

Public Package Lockers Are Coming to New York Citys Sidewalks

The lockers, which will be free to use, will be placed at 15 sites around the city in an effort to reduce truck traffic and package theft. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cmGjwkz

The Man Who Pictured Ghanas Rise at Home and Abroad

James Barnor, Ghana’s first photojournalist and an influential fashion photographer in London, stars in a major survey at the Detroit Institute of Arts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FVKQLWt

John Montgomery Ward Was More Than a Name on a List of Perfect Games

Having thrown baseball’s second perfect game keeps John Montgomery Ward’s name alive. But the pitcher, shortstop, golfer, lawyer and author was not content with perfection. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/6ZlqHLd

Botswana Supplies the World With Diamonds. It Wants More of the Profits.

Botswana, in southern Africa, has partnered with the London-based diamond giant De Beers for decades. Many in the country are pushing to get a better deal from the industry. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EHaAdlO

Harvard Undermined Itself on Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court’s ruling reflected the school’s clear discrimination against Asian applicants. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xUZIAMR

I Teach at an Elite College. A New Era of Admission Games Is About to Begin.

The end of affirmative action will only cause students and parents to get even more creative about gaming college admissions. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/B0sFSig

N.F.L. Suspends 3 More Players for Betting on Football

The league suspended Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and Demetrius Taylor, a free agent, for at least a full season. A fourth player received a six-game penalty for betting on other sports. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xDRj6LB

Burning of Quran in Stockholm Sparks Outrage in Muslim World

Sweden has been widely condemned for allowing the burning of the Muslim holy book outside a mosque on Wednesday during Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Cqeom7T

The Best Cherry Pie Is Also the Easiest

Use whatever kind of cherries — fresh or frozen, sour or sweet — in this adaptable cherry pie from Melissa Clark. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JvFaoyD

Overstock Buys Intellectual Property to Rename as Bed Bath & Beyond

The online retailer is renaming its website and its mobile app after buying the intellectual property of the bankrupt home-goods store. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eqpB2Ef

Biden Has Begun Using a CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which one’s breathing is interrupted as one sleeps. The president has had the condition for more than a decade. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vT7hIP2

Pandemic Divisiveness in the U.S. Wasnt What It Seemed

When Covid arrived, partisanship had little to do with how officials responded. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/i7pICyP

Nursing Home Fraud Cost Taxpayers $83 Million N.Y. Attorney General Says

The nursing homes illegally misused Medicare and Medicaid funds for personal enrichment and neglected patients, according to the New York attorney general, Letitia James. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2mIuF9V

TikTok Is Funding Montana Users Suit Against Ban

The popular video service had deflected questions about its involvement in the creators’ lawsuit for more than a month. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/coRmbHs

NFLPA Selects New Executive Director to Replace DeMaurice Smith

Lloyd Howell was elected to replace DeMaurice Smith, the union’s executive director since 2009. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/uVXkmt6

Larry Kramers Memorial Brings Together Old Friends and Old Enemies

Tony Kushner and Anthony Fauci were among the speakers who fondly described difficult moments with the irascible writer and activist. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sWIj7HA

The Supreme Court Just Helped Save American Democracy From Trumpism

The end of the “independent state legislature doctrine.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PdxYNmT

How the PGA Tour and Liv Golf Merger Could Collapse

The tentative agreement has been the talk of golf, but there is no guarantee the pact that aims to bring the tour and LIV Golf under one umbrella will overcome every threat. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bgicJNS

Congestion Pricing Plan in New York City Clears Final Federal Hurdle

The program, which could begin next year, would charge drivers to enter Midtown Manhattan, with the revenues going to improve mass transit. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MtX1RIW

Heat Wave Latest News: More High Temperatures Expected in Texas and Alabama

Oppressive heat will expand out of Texas to blanket an area from Arizona to Alabama. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JHML9WC

Flamin Hot Propaganda

By depicting a world in which Latinos need the approval of white people to feel good about ourselves, it reinforces the myth of white superiority. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/r538xNl

How Are New Yorkers Handling the Costs of Child Care?

The New York Times is interested in exploring how New York City residents are navigating the costs and challenges of care. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4pJfVP0

A Mutiny That Showed the Stress on Putins System of Rule

A member of Russia’s elite marched on his rivals, with a mercenary army at his back, suggesting that Vladimir V. Putin’s grip over a coalition of powerful figures may be more brittle than it appeared. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q10RvIy

Richard Ravitch Rescuer of the Subways and New Yorks Finances Dies at 89

He helped New York City avoid bankruptcy in the mid-1970s, ran the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and later served as lieutenant governor. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QghJ9tL

Thompson Twins Are Ready for the NBA but Not to Split Up

Amen and Ausar Thompson said they’ve never spent more than two days apart. This is how they spent their last week together before heading to their new N.B.A. teams. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/JVOr273

Human Remains Found in Area Where Julian Sands Went Missing in California

Mr. Sands, 65, was reported missing in January after he went hiking alone on a trail on Mount Baldy in Southern California. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bCs7dYc

Short-Lived Mutiny in Russia Sheds Light on Putins Hold on Power

The armed standoff on the road to Moscow, brief as it was, represented the most dramatic struggle for power in Russia in decades. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NxU2oLu

Worlds Ugliest Dog Winner Is Crowned

“In the cutest way possible, he kind of reminds me of a hairy hippopotamus,” said Catherine Liang, a judge in the competition. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VoDa7CQ

How to Turn Your Chatbot Into a Life Coach

A chatbot can be an effective motivator that helps you set goals and organize your schedule to achieve them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/novcSsj

In Bronx DA Race Darcel Clark Faces a Challenge From Tess Cohen

Darcel Clark, the Democratic incumbent, emphasizes a balance between public safety and justice. Her primary opponent, Tess Cohen, is challenging her from the left, focusing on alternatives to jail. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tAbvsDd

North Sea Sees Potential Shift from Oil and Gas to Renewable Energies

The offshore wind industry continues to grow as nations look to change Europe’s oil and gas hub into a major source of renewable energy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rou9JUW

House G.O.P. Uses Spending Bills to Pick Partisan Policy Fights

Republicans are tucking dozens of policy mandates into government funding bills, in an effort to use their majority to force politically charged votes over cultural war issues. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/s4lyXPR

Why Eric Adams Issued His Second-Ever Veto Over Housing Bills

Adrienne Adams, the City Council speaker, immediately criticized the veto and said that the Council had enough votes to override it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hAeY5RU

Its Not Possible to Win an Argument With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

You can’t win a debate against someone who disregards facts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/T95IbCo

A.I. Beach Vibes-Based R.T.O. the Black Mirror Quamputer

Generative artificial intelligence can increasingly do the work of creatives — so why aren’t we seeing more A.I. ads and A.I. actors? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aG09NiV

Power Grids Are Teetering Worldwide. Heres Why.

Extreme is increasing electricity demand as people crank up the AC. The strain could be too much. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZaF7gvG

Who Is Will Hurd? 5 Things to Know About the Presidential Candidate

Mr. Hurd, a former congressman from a swing district in Texas, is a former undercover C.I.A. officer and a cybersecurity expert. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kzHRwms

Divided House Sidesteps Biden Impeachment Vote but Starts Inquiry

The Republican-led chamber moved to refer articles of impeachment to two House committees, charging that the president’s immigration policies are an impeachable offense. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4KWHPZG

Rust Armorer Transferred Narcotics on Day of Shooting Prosecutor Says

A new charge of evidence tampering was announced as a departing investigator accused the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office of “reprehensible and unprofessional” conduct. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/S3M2YyF

Extreme Heat Storms and Hail Threaten an Already Battered Oklahoma

Thousands of people were without power in the state, with days of sweltering triple-digit temperatures still to come, along with the possibility of more severe storms. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q3KITDG

Explosion Rocks Central Paris Injuring at Least 24 People

The blast, in the Fifth Arrondissement of the French capital, started a blaze that firefighters quickly brought under control. The origin of the explosion was unclear. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cfyiEat

Dozens of Migrants Bound for Canary Islands Feared Dead as Boat Sinks

Twenty-four people were rescued but 36 others were missing after an inflatable vessel heading to the Spanish archipelago sank, an aid group said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yXxbAF4

U.S. Intelligence Agencies May Never Find Covids Origins Officials Say

The agencies are expected to release declassified material on what they have learned about Covid’s origins. People briefed on the material say there is no smoking gun. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rGCdTXB

Drought in Iran Leaves Some Chasing the Last Drops of Water

Lawmakers are warning that one province will run out within three months, and the shortage is inflaming tensions with the country’s neighbors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ct5UiPV

Memorial Honors Roger Craig Whose Baseball Career Spanned Generations

At a memorial service for Roger Craig, a writer recalls time spent with a player, coach and manager who connected generations of baseball history. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/JDvBNLV

OceanGate was warned of potential for catastrophic problems with Titanic mission.

Leaders in the submersible vehicle industry urged the company in 2018 to undergo a more stringent certification process. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lF3UIHP

Palestinian Gunmen Kill 4 Israeli Civilians in Occupied West Bank

Two Hamas members carried out the attack outside Eli, a settlement in the northern West Bank, before being shot dead themselves. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FMEf5H

Elton John Warns of Growing Swell of Anger and Homophobia in U.S.

“We seem to be going backwards,” the pop superstar warned as he lamented the curtailing of L.G.B.T.Q. rights in the United States, particularly in Florida. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/smhyQzZ

Why Boredom Benefits Kids and How to Cultivate It This Summer

A reminder to parents soldiering through the summer: Boredom has its virtues. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gBwRLEW

Another Blow to Boris Johnson as U.K. Parliament Ratifies Damning Report

The former prime minister will lose his pass to Parliament, another stinging penalty from the fallout of lockdown-breaking parties during the pandemic. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/37PEYtV

In Lviv Ukraine Digging Up Old Graves to Bury Newly Fallen Soldiers

Funerals have taken on a grim routine in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, and as the fighting grows more intense during the counteroffensive, gravediggers say they are bracing for more bodies. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kM5aI3v

Chris Paul Found Out About the Suns Trade From His Son

Paul, a 12-time All-Star, was on a promotional tour for a book he wrote about his grandfather and his N.B.A. career. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KB1Nmj3

Chris Paul Found Out About the Suns Trade From His Son

Paul, a 12-time All-Star, was on a promotional tour for a book he wrote about his grandfather and his N.B.A. career. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/KB1Nmj3

Why Egusi Is More Than Just a Great Soup

Incredibly popular across West Africa, the dish can vary from cook to cook and place to place, but, for Yewande Komolafe, it’s a quick link to the past. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aM74JRA

How to Use Tarako and Mentaiko in Pasta Potatoes and Cream Cheese

Briny tarako and spicy mentaiko, easily found at Korean and Japanese markets, adds saltiness and umami to potatoes, pasta and cream cheese. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9JVAvMk

Willowbrook Illinois Shooting: 23 Shot 1 Fatally at Juneteenth Celebration

An unknown number of people used multiple weapons to open fire at a Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, Ill., officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DTIwitb

Why Daniel Ellsberg Tried to Get Prosecuted Near His Lifes End

When Daniel Ellsberg was 42, a judge threw out Espionage Act charges against him. At 90, he sought such charges again in hope of challenging their constitutionality. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yOZPQVE

What Its Like to Write an MLK Jr. Biography

Jonathan Eig discusses his new book about the life and times of Martin Luther King. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vxPhJEw

Pixars Elemental Falls Flat Adding to Worries About the Brand

The original animated film took in $29.5 million at the box office, by far the worst opening in Pixar’s three-decade history. “The Flash,” from Warner Bros., also struggled. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/g3Q9qCB

The Space Industry Is Taking Off. Space Law Is Still a Mystery.

Estimated to be worth about $460 billion, space businesses sometimes operate in legal black holes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jEHty1h

Everyone Says Social Media Is Bad for Teens. Proving It Is Another Thing.

Parents, scientists and the surgeon general are worried. But there isn’t even a shared definition of what social media is. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1YkrxHv

Pennsylvania Governor Confident I-95 Will Open Within Two Weeks

Repairs were initially projected to take months. President Biden, who viewed the site on Saturday, said repairs would be finished “in record time.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/iMEHSUu

West Virginias Bob Huggins Arrested Charged With Drunken Driving

The men’s basketball coach was suspended and had his pay cut in May after he used a homophobic slur in a radio interview. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3hrGqjo

Whats Going On With Reddit?

Thousands of subreddits have gone dark in protest. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mce621o

Womens World Cup: What to Know

The world’s best teams will be in Australia and New Zealand. The latest: Sauerbrunn, the U.S. captain, joined the long list of injured stars who will miss out. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/eNQ04S1

Meta to Lower Age for Users of Quest VR Headset to 10 From 13

The company has reached out to regulators about its plans, which could set off privacy and safety concerns for parents and watchdogs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/izoS6RI

Meta to Lower Age for Users of Quest VR Headset to 10 From 13

The company has reached out to regulators about its plans, which could set off privacy and safety concerns for parents and watchdogs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wqVDC7t

How Africa Can Help the World

We often ask whether the 54 countries on the continent can leapfrog fossil fuels and go straight to renewable energy. That may be the wrong question. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1muVnFN

Steven Krafts Ex-Wife and Her Husband Accused in His Grisly Killing

Three years ago, Steven Kraft disappeared. This week, Jamie and Nicholas Orsini were arrested and accused of carrying out an elaborate plot to kill him and dispose of his body. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/beCgNuT

Jury Begins Deliberations Pittsburgh Synagogue Trial

If the jury finds Robert Bowers guilty of carrying out the 2018 massacre, the panel will weigh whether he should be sentenced to death. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FkMfs6A

In Darfur Sudan Brutal Killing of Governor Heralds New Round of Violence

The United Nations blamed Sudanese paramilitaries for the death of the governor of West Darfur, Khamis Abdullah Abakar. Sudan’s war has destabilized a fragile western region devastated by genocide in the early 2000s. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/y8C35aZ

De Blasio Owes City $475000 for Bringing Police on Presidential Campaign

New York City’s Conflicts of Interest Board said the former mayor must reimburse the city for police officers’ travel, and pay a record fine. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/v5KoFSA

Justice Department to Release Minneapolis Police Report

The investigation was launched after George Floyd was murdered during an arrest in 2020, touching off protests nationwide. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XGBNPbC

Jim Turner Who Kicked the Jets Into Super Bowl History Dies at 82

He was a reliable pro-football place-kicker for 16 years and had a moment of glory in the 1969 championship game. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/y4I637S

Readers Reflect on Cormac McCarthy

McCarthy’s death inspired hundreds of people to share their impressions of him and his work. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HSmaJjl

Man Charged With Manslaughter After Subway Stabbing in Brooklyn

The man, Jordan Williams, stabbed the victim, Devictor Ouedraogo, on a northbound J train on Tuesday night, the police said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Sxnujh8

Bud Light Is No Longer Americas Top-Selling Beer After Boycott

Bud Light lost its share of retail beer sales in recent weeks following a boycott by consumers over a promotional post by a transgender influencer. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BdFoW4P

Droves of Imran Khans Allies Defect as Military Ramps Up Crackdown

More than 100 key allies of Mr. Khan have left his party in recent weeks as Pakistan’s military tries to sideline the former leader. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/opy85rV

Labor Board Reversing Trump-Era Ruling Widens Definition of Employee

The National Labor Relations Board, with a Democratic majority, restored a standard that counts more workers as employees rather than contractors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P7FMudc

U.N. Monitor Aims to Cross Front Line to Inspect Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

The destruction of a hydroelectric dam last week unleashed a flood and threatened the water supply needed to cool the battle-scarred Zaporizhzhia plant. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AYyFwnX

Shiny Happy People Fundamentalism and the Toxic Quest for Certainty

What I learned from a long-ago experience with the Gothard cult. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0EVCGAZ

Americans and Their Cars

Summer is road trip season, so we’re taking a look at what our love of automobiles means for climate. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aePixR3

A Saudi-China business conference underscores strengthening ties.

The kingdom hosted a lavish Arab-China business conference days after a visit from the American secretary of state, inviting companies blacklisted by the United States. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yzbPCw4

Angels Purchase Daniel Murphy’s Contract from Long Island Ducks

Daniel Murphy was a three-time All-Star and earned nearly $80 million. Three years after retiring, he is attempting to work his way back to the major leagues. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/C3zYG8u

FTC Said to Plan to Sue to Stop Microsoft’s Activision Deal From Closing

The agency had sued to block the blockbuster deal last year. Its latest move in federal court would prevent the acquisition from being completed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/E6vKxbn

After LIV Golf, What Will Be the Next Saudi Sports Bet?

The kingdom’s enormous sovereign wealth fund, which backed the golf series, has an appetite for sports. Its deal with the PGA Tour may pave the way for more investments. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GSRLdvg

Tony Predictions: Expect Wins for ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ and ‘Leopoldstadt’

Our theater reporter talked to one-fifth of the Tony voters ahead of Sunday’s ceremony. Here’s hoping they steered him right. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4AQxuTz

How to Watch the Tony Awards: Time, Channel, Streaming

Here is all the information you’ll need to tune in on Sunday to the annual ceremony honoring Broadway’s top productions and performers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8RxW69j

Summer Book Preview and 9 Thrillers to Read

Gilbert Cruz is joined by The Times’s thriller columnist, Sarah Lyall, to talk about some great suspenseful titles to check out this summer. And the editor Joumana Khatib gives her picks for books to look out for between now and Labor Day. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TG0MVoP

Why Do Team Owners Raise the Championship Trophy First?

It’s a decidedly American tradition, even if it can be a buzz-kill. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/JVT7yFX

Colombian Children Rescued From Jungle Are Said to Be in Good Health

The four siblings, ages 1 to 13, were eager to play and asked for books just a day after being rescued and having survived 40 days in the jungle, officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uWEiLce

Edward Stack, 88, Longtime President of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Dies

He presided over the annual Hall induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., for many years. But he also helped keep one star, Pete Rose, from being part of it. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/vVMIE8P

Mortgage Transfers Pick Up as a Way to Beat Rising Rates

Real estate agents are pushing sub-3 percent mortgages as an amenity, just like marble countertops or a view of the mountains. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/42xN8BS

NY Lawmakers Have a Long To-Do List Before the 2023 Session Ends

As the 2023 session ends, the State Legislature is likely to pass a bill sealing old criminal records, but failed to reach a deal on a housing package. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TKV8def

Boris Johnson Resigns From Parliament

The former prime minister quit after getting a confidential report about whether he had lied to lawmakers about lockdown-breaking parties. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/woZ94HG

Apple’s Face Computer, Crypto Chaos and How Teens Really Feel About Social Media

This isn’t the first time Apple has introduced a bulky piece of hardware that nobody is sure people will want to buy. Can Apple pull off another wearable revolution? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aFUscVP

Messi and Benzema, Saudis and Soccer, Bread and Circuses

Soccer is the ultimate prize in Saudi Arabia’s push in sports. Karim Benzema’s signing offered a glimpse of the price tag. Lionel Messi’s rejection showed its limits. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jf8wxut

On the Smoke Crisis, New York City’s Mayor Chokes

Mayor Eric Adams failed to give New York City residents proper warning for the blast of unhealthy air, then stumbled in his response. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RobxAhX

At 24 Hours of Le Mans, NASCAR Is Out of Its Element

A modified Camaro ZL1, with a big V8, will be the Garage 56 entry this year. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/PRo835M

Supreme Court Narrows the Reach of an Aggravated Identity Theft Law

The justices rejected the government’s interpretation of a 2004 law that adds two years in prison for certain felonies if they involved misusing another person’s identification. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3sVGHcI

After a Rocky Year, Zuckerberg Lays Out Meta’s Road Map to Employees

In an internal all-hands meeting, the chief executive explained his plans for artificial intelligence, the metaverse and rebooting Meta’s culture. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lR4cPz9

A 14-Year-Old Animated a Scene in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Preston Mutanga created a shot-for-shot version of the trailer with animated Lego characters. Then the producers asked him to work on the movie. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0hcvoYn

Who Is Doug Burgum? 5 Things to Know

Elected governor of North Dakota in 2016 in a major upset, Mr. Burgum is seeking an even bigger one in the Republican presidential race. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FyGJOmX

Lionel Messi, Soccer’s Most Coveted Free Agent, Picks Inter Miami

Days after he announced he would not return to Paris St.-Germain, Messi, Argentina’s World Cup hero, said his next stop would be Inter Miami of M.L.S. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/NMVU7fo

Prince Harry Ends Testimony on Tabloid Case

Prince Harry ended his testimony in his trial against a newspaper group. “For my whole life, the press have misled about me and covered up their wrongdoing,” he said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bGv7uho

Former Florida Deputy Goes on Trial for Not Confronting Parkland Gunman

The officer who was the first on the scene is accused of child neglect for failing to move to stop the gunman as he carried out a massacre. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ckxuvtL

What Are Players and Tour Leaders Saying About the PGA-LIV Merger?

Players and officials are split on the a blockbuster agreement. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/mSi9udJ

Founder of Sexual Wellness Company Indicted on Forced Labor Charges

Prosecutors say that Nicole Daedone, who founded OneTaste on promises of nurturing women’s sexuality, abused her followers and lived off them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U5Qtr0h

Bolsonaro to Face Trial Over Electoral Fraud Claims

Brazil’s former president is accused of spreading false information about the nation’s election systems. A conviction would block him from office for eight years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/um5lLMP

At Least 42 Are Dead and Thousands Are Displaced After Flooding in Haiti

Officials said that western portions of the country appeared to be the most affected by the flooding caused by heavy rain over the weekend. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pY8OHMh

Apple Debuts Its VR Headset

The device, called Vision Pro and shaped like a pair of ski goggles, faces a skeptical consumer market and competition from others, like fellow tech giant Meta. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HQRt2Gv

As Assad’s Isolation Lifts, Syrian Refugees Fear Pressure to Return Home

Arab countries re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria are making repatriation of Syrian refugees a top priority. “Even if they shoot me, I won’t go back,” a refugee in Lebanon said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VheuO7U

How to Be Friends With Your Sibling

Whether you’ve always been close, or wish you got along better, here’s how to bolster your connection. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qiJZhTV

Ancient Human Relatives Buried Their Dead in Caves, New Theory Claims

Homo naledi, despite having tiny brains, may have lit fires and decorated walls around the graves of their dead, according to controversial new research. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TpjO2n1

Can Old-World Horezu Pottery Survive Modern Tastes?

A style of pottery made for centuries in a small Romanian town has recently become a hot commodity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pbDS8kq

The Bible and Book of Mormon Challenged Under Utah Book Ban Law

In one school district, the Bible and the Book of Mormon were flagged for “sensitive materials review.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nV2SQIO

Explosion-Like Noise Heard Across D.C. Area Was a Sonic Boom, Officials Say

The noise, which startled residents and shook buildings, was caused by an authorized military flight, the emergency management agency in Annapolis, Md., said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fGMS6gX

Fighting Disinformation as Einstein on Twitter

Time is relative depending on your frame of reference. Maybe truth is too? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tgy3MSk

A Superquick Sicilian Pasta With Anchovies and Cauliflower

With a nutty, crunchy bread crumb topping. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uMa9UTN

Two young men lose a friend after promising him a better life.

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The Man Reimagining Disney Classics for Today’s World

Sean Bailey is in charge of live-action remakes of films like “The Little Mermaid.” It’s a job that puts him in the middle of a partisan divide. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eR2gsGQ

Claressa Shields Sets Aside Friendship in Goal of Dominating Her Sport

Shields, who is undefeated in professional boxing, faces Maricela Cornejo in Detroit on Saturday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lADmvLu

Coco Gauff Has a Chance to Play the Wise Veteran at the French Open

Gauff, now 19 and in her fifth season on the tour, took on Mirra Andreeva, who is 16 and the latest teenager to go on a tear in women’s tennis. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ofCIQ2V

Abbott Signs Bill Banning Transgender Care for Minors in Texas

The measure makes Texas the largest state to ban transition medical treatment for people under 18. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jdJUD4V

How to Use AI to Edit and Generate Stunning Photos

An A.I.-powered version of Photoshop and the image generator Midjourney live up to the hype. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PeGKmEY

Judge Finds Tennessee Law Aimed at Restricting Drag Shows Unconstitutional

The law, one of the first aimed at curbing drag performances in front of children, had been on hold for nearly two months as the legal battle went on. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LyUDmZ6

As the Student Loan Payment Pause Ends, Here’s What to Know

A deal to raise the debt ceiling would require borrowers of federal student loans to resume paying for the first time since early in the pandemic. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5IlaetR

What the Latest Investigations Into Catholic Church Sex Abuse Mean

About 20 state attorneys general have mounted investigations that have cataloged decades of abuse but yielded few criminal prosecutions. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fD6dG9r

Alabama Basketball Manager Says He, Not Player, Was at Deadly Shooting

A freshman player sued The Times after it placed him at a crime scene. The newspaper will correct its coverage. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ZAxrWLq

Sabalenka Skips French Open News Conference Citing Her Mental Health

The Belarusian player faced questions about the war earlier in the week from a Ukrainian reporter. On Friday, with the tournament’s blessing, she did not attend her post-match news conference. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/hM9Y04y

RNC Rules for First Debate Pose Challenge for Underfunded Candidates

Republican presidential candidates hoping to join the first G.O.P. primary debate on Aug. 23 must have a minimum of 40,000 unique donors to their campaign. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Xfahdc8

At Least 50 Feared Dead in Train Crash in Indian State of Odisha

Hundreds more were injured in the crash, which Indian news reports said occurred after at least 10 train cars derailed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/y1evLSj

Claressa Shields Sets Aside Friendship in Goal of Dominating Her Sport

Shields, who is undefeated in professional boxing, faces Maricela Cornejo in Detroit on Saturday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3b4dO0X

At Roland Garros, the French Get Behind Their Own

The French Open’s signature is the near-limitless abandon with which the French fans unite behind anyone who plays under the bleu-blanc-rouge. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/4CgPXs5

Forget Nouns. Verbs Are Where the Action Is.

When learning a language, people typically focus on nouns and adjectives first. But verbs are the real key. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/J9hkrGE

With a New, Improved ‘Einstein,’ Puzzlers Settle a Math Problem

Earlier this spring, tiling aficionados thought maybe they’d found the shape of their dreams. Now they’re certain. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/I96kAO2

Churchill Downs Moves to Keep Unsound Horses Off the Track

After the deaths of a dozen thoroughbreds at the Louisville, Ky., track, officials are changing policies that may have incentivized trainers to race vulnerable horses. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/NoaHMEx

Biden Trips and Falls at Air Force Commencement

The president was helped up and walked back to his seat after delivering a speech and handing out diplomas to graduates in Colorado Springs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OA9j8kf

Drag Show at Nellis Air Force Base Is Canceled After Republican Criticism

After a drag show at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada was canceled, the Defense Department said that such events were “not a suitable use” of resources, despite a long history of drag entertainment in the military. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/M0uTgHv