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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