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Prosecutors End Flint Water Crisis Case Against Ex-Governor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Pence Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

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

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

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

The Shearing of Sam Bankman-Fried

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

Chimpanzees Go Through Menopause, Too

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

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

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

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

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

Speaker Nominee Mike Johnson Helped Efforts to Overturn The 2020 Election

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

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

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

This Is What Keeps My Eco-Anxiety in Check

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

5 Takeaways from Argentina’s Election

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

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

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

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

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

Fight for Speaker Reveals Four Types of House Republicans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Much Influence Should Universities Give Their Donors?

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

Hedi Slimane Drops a Surprise Celine Show

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

How and When to Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower Peak

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

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

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

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

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

Supreme Court Delays Efforts to Redraw Louisiana Voting Map

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

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

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

In New Book, Romney Unloads on Fellow Republicans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Buttery Roti, Velvety Avocado Pasta and Chewy Chow Fun

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

‘Big Jim’ and Babydog Go to Washington?

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

Jordan Activates Right-Wing Campaign in Push to Win Speakership

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

In Afghanistan, Fear and Despair After Three Big Earthquakes

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

Can This Man Make Soccer Smarter?

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

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

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

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

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

The. Israel-Hamas War Comes to Stanford

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

A New Law Unites Northern Ireland — in Outrage

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

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

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

What it would mean to treat Hamas like ISIS

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

Solar Eclipse 2023: When, Where and How to Watch

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

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

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

How the Left Is Reacting to the Hamas Atrocities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Big Nobel Prize Winners Were Short and Fast

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

Ozempic Can’t Fix What Our Culture Has Broken

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

How Hamas Took 150 Israelis Hostage

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

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

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

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

The New Plant Keepers

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

Sunday Calls for Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

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

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

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

Nearly 1,000 Migrating Birds Die After Striking Chicago Building

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

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

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

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

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

Newsom Vetoes Bill Banning Caste Discrimination

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

A Grown-Up Slumber Party at an English Country Hotel

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

Lewis the Ghoul is Taking Over Halloween Décor

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

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

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Afghanistan Earthquakes Kill Nearly 200, Officials Say

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

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

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

Fear Grips Israel and Gaza as War Begins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Syria Drone Attack Kills at Least 80, Government Says

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

Trump Seeks Dismissal of Federal Election Case, Claiming Immunity

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

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

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

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Disability Rights

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

Antarctica Sea Ice Hits Annual Peak, a Record Low

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

Spotify Gave Subscribers Music and Podcasts. Next: Audiobooks.

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

Greenland Indigenous Women Demand Compensation for Involuntary IUDs

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

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

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

Senate Delegation to Travel to China During Congressional Recess

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

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

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

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

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Against the Wall, McCarthy Does the Right Thing

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

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

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

Wall Street’s Most Hated Regulator Faces a Fundamental Threat

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

Longtime Union Leader Steps Fully Into Hollywood’s Spotlight

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

Should Hotels Tell Guests About Picket Lines on Their Properties?

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

A Pretty Perfect Pollo Asado

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

A Nobel Prize Might Lower a Scientist’s Impact

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