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Trump Wants Greenland and the Panama Canal. It’s About Climate.

Global warming is making both places more important to global shipping and trade. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/luczCNs

Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges

Speaking on the 25th anniversary of his rule, President Vladimir V. Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve message that did not address casualties in Ukraine or rising inflation at home. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NZngkK6

Russia and Ukraine Swap More Than 300 Prisoners Ahead of U.S. Transition

Exchanges have taken place before, but this deal, involving big numbers on both sides, comes as Trump prepares to take over in Washington, potentially endangering American aid to Kyiv. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UF6njiO

Five People Indicted in Connection With Liam Payne’s Fatal Fall

Two people are accused of supplying the singer with drugs and three others with negligence related to his fall from the balcony of a Buenos Aires hotel. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1PsqFwx

Jimmy Carter’s Life Was One Big Trust Exercise

What the 39th president did before he got to the White House is as interesting as what came after. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pxotGjF

How TSMC’s Arizona Chip Plant Seeded a Tiny Taipei in the Desert

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, a global tech giant, brought thousands of workers from Asia to the Phoenix suburbs for jobs at a plant that the Biden administration helped fund. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OxEyasB

Amid Anti-Western Drift, Georgia Inaugurates a Conservative President

Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia and China. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/um3bs1x

Revisiting the Most Ridiculous Feats From the 2024 M.L.B. Season

There was a game in Houston where a pitcher allowed four base runners on three pitches, and that’s not even the most wild moment. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/oF8zKWf

Did the Only Premier League Club Without a Shirt Sponsor Make the Right Choice?

Chelsea’s jersey is unique this season as it holds out for the biggest deal it can strike. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/bdNWnxc

As Roy Cooper’s Term Ends in North Carolina, He’s Cagey About His Future

In an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might run for Senate or for president. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tzc1n0R

A Look at Presidential Christmas Messages After Trump’s Holiday Post

Past U.S. presidents have used their holiday messages to inspire the nation to overlook their differences and face hard times by coming together. President-elect Donald J. Trump had his own idea. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/crzgx5t

Mozambique Unrest: What to Know

More than 250 people have died in this southern African nation as protesters disputing the results of the presidential election clash with the police and military. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ByWjZFa

Manmohan Singh, Indian Premier Who Spurred Economic Boom, Dies at 92

The country’s first Sikh prime minister, he introduced free-market reforms that turned India into an economic powerhouse and sought reconciliation with Pakistan. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/teBiZ9q

NYC Subway Fire: What We Know About the Fatal Burning of a Woman

The woman, who has not been identified, died after a man set her on fire on an F train on Sunday morning. The police have charged a man from Guatemala with murder and arson. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vRn7kLp

New Mexico’s Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sHYfAyQ

A Billionaire Gave $1,000 to UMass Dartmouth Graduates. Some Missed Out.

A billionaire gave $1,000 to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates in May. You had to be there. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MOTI6nV

History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve

Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ctTsVvE

What Hun Manet Is Like as Cambodia’s New Leader

Hun Manet, who took over as prime minister last year, has followed in the steps of his father, who ran Cambodia for nearly 40 years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qWy1zrV

The Trumpian Attitude at the Heart of the Gaetz Report

Both men display the same contempt for the law. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JViTqbH

The Trumpian Attitude at the Heart of the Gaetz Report

Both men display the same contempt for the law. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/D32cw1u

A 1,000-Year-Old Seed Grows in Israel

For 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree akin to the Judean balsam — the source of the balm of Gilead — but with no modern counterpart. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OWsda2e

Letter Calling for Tracking People of Color Circulates in an Oregon County

The letter, distributed in Lincoln County, Ore., tells community members to report people who may be undocumented, the sheriff’s office said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0ZdRyAv

How a Soccer-Mad Corner of Northern England Became a U.S. Enclave

There could soon be three clubs under American ownership in and around Liverpool. What’s in it for the owners? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/OWodbDx

Pope Uses Christmas Message to Chide Advisers About Gossiping

Francis urged the Vatican inner circle to bless more and talk less badly of others. It wasn’t the first time he had used the occasion to scold them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kKCYP79

Virginia Student Accused of Plot to Attack Israeli Consulate in New York

A freshman at George Mason University, who is a citizen of Egypt, was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of planning an attack. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dxoIyh1

Musk Expresses Support for Far-Right Party in Germany’s Election

It was not the first online intervention by Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and adviser to Donald Trump, on behalf of once-fringe anti-immigrant parties in Europe. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8ULanbP

Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Olba965

How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice

The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BwR3OS8

Jelly Roll, Shaboozey and Others Helped Country Break Through in 2024

Our critic hit the road to talk with Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell and other artists to understand why country music was inescapable in 2024. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/e198uQB

Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says

Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P4nvCrZ

The Teams to Hate Most in the College Football Playoff

Each program is uniquely worthy of deep resentment and scorn, a columnist for The Athletic writes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/DQJGwrx

A Grisly Discovery at a Bronze Age Mass Grave: The Victims Were Eaten, Too

“It’s taken us all aback,” said a professor who led a study revealing that 37 people in a prehistoric site in England were likely consumed by their attackers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9DEGv4x

What Song Did You Discover, or Rediscover, in 2024?

We want to know why it resonated with you. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9NrayAz

Austin Tice’s Mother Appeals to Netanyahu to Pause Strikes to Search for Son in Syrian Area

Debra Tice wrote to the Israeli prime minister that her family had “credible information” that Austin Tice may be held in a prison outside Damascus, in an area where Israel had been conducting military operations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bF7eqta

Subway Surfing’s Deadly Lure in New York City

For more than a century, people have climbed on top of moving trains in search of a thrill. Now social media has attracted a new generation of daredevils. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oIVSdAE

Polly Mellen, Fashion’s Storied Cheerleader, Dies at 100

With photographers like Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Bert Stern and others, the veteran editor created some of the most indelible images of modern fashion. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AnoFzk0

Protests Have Paralyzed Bolivia for Months. Here’s Why.

Protests in Bolivia triggered by a feud between the president and a political rival have caused turmoil. One fallout: fuel shortages that have left drivers lining up for gas for days. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HDYKPCx

Where It Isn’t Christmas Until the City Shoots Lasers at 20,000 Crows

In Rochester, N.Y., every year in early December thousands of crows descend on the city, which tries to shoo them away with loud noises and bright lights. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uMpgnVh

Bank of America Flagged Suspicious Payments to Epstein Only After He Died

Senate staff members are urging that Bank of America be investigated for the way it reported payments to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rvQJ5Gl

British Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness

Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BSXausJ

Men in Caring Jobs Will Make Society More Equal

Less stigma against male caregivers is all to the good. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/erdaNFD

Al-Assad’s Fall Has Changed the Middle East Forever

As a new reality in Syria sets in, a reordering of regional power dynamics is already taking shape. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wte5U9Z

2025 Housing Market Predictions: Can the U.S. Climb Out of ‘Unprecedented’ Crisis?

The 2024 housing market was the slowest in decades. Next year’s might not be much better. It may come down to how many new homes can be built. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7QPcznJ

FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup

Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HyIYwno

With Quick Vote and Little Fanfare, Saudi Arabia on Track to Get the 2034 World Cup

Critics have objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups have raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/owA6QzC

What Syria Needs in Order to Rebuild

U.S. sanctions policy in the country must change. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qC658JS

The Winners and Losers Following the Fall of Assad

Two cheers for the end of the regime, but be wary of what happens next. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3qVF5th

Records Seized by Israel Show Hamas Presence in U.N. Schools

While Israel asserts that the United Nations has tried to minimize the problem, the global organization says Israeli officials are waging an unfair campaign to discredit it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qXt4Nvo

College Football Playoff Projections: Who Are the National Title Favorites?

The Oregon Ducks are the No. 1 seed, but four other contenders have at least a 12 percent chance of winning the championship. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/P6DkFmX

The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone

What happens if half the population is no longer involved in reading and writing? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SXjfEF9

Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jFKYxgO

The Rage and Glee That Followed a C.E.O.’s Killing Should Ring All Alarms

It echoes another era of extreme inequality and extreme violence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ByPQ7xi

Donate This Holiday Season: Ex-Convicts Need Your Help

New Jersey Re-entry Corporation helps people stay out of prison once they’ve been in. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9MnkKA0

FIFA Secures $1 Billion Broadcast Deal With DAZN for Club World Cup

An agreement with the London-based streaming company DAZN came just a day before the draw for the inaugural event and after other networks balked at FIFA’s demands. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/meDbY5M

Researchers Release Hawaiian Crows Back Into the Wild

Researchers are trying a new strategy to reintroduce Hawaiian crows, which have been extinct in the wild for two decades. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5QzTwPe

How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump

The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9y5cSCb

Trump Wants to Shake Up Health Care. Many Americans Don’t Mind.

Some voters galvanized by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s pledge to “Make America Healthy Again” said they believed the health establishment was dismissive and even corrupt. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2051obm

Who Is Massad Boulos, the Lebanese American Tycoon and Trump Adviser?

President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Mr. Boulos, the businessman and father-in-law of Mr. Trump’s daughter, as a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/f6ZTgzG

So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East

If anything, old conflicts are heating up. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fuESvxC

Supreme Court Hears Case on Flavored Vapes Popular With Teenagers

The question for the justices was whether the Food and Drug Administration had acted lawfully in rejecting applications from makers of flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lh173ra

Relatives of Subway Choking Victim Jordan Neely Must Relive His Death Daily

In life, Jordan Neely’s family lost him to mental illness. After his death, his father and uncle have steeled themselves to attend the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny each day. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0h23qnP

Best TV Shows of 2024

“English Teacher,” “My Brilliant Friend,” “Shogun,” “Babylon Berlin” and “Somebody Somewhere” were among the series that stood out in a year when television felt more mid than ever. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fAIV5OH

Cucumbers Are Recalled After Salmonella Sickens People in 19 States

At least 68 people have fallen ill in the outbreak believed to be linked to cucumbers sold in the United States and Canada, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lY2Fj8k

A. Cornelius Baker, Champion of H.I.V. Testing, Dies at 63

Working inside the government and out, he lobbied to improve the lives of people with H.I.V. and AIDS, particularly those who belonged to minority groups. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/l7BqGIx

Great Lakes Storm Dumps 2 Feet of Snow on Northeast and Midwest, With More to Come

The lake-effect storm disrupted holiday plans and travel across the region. National Guard troops were dispatched in New York and Pennsylvania. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/08DSgdh

Death of Cyclist in Paris Lays Bare Divide in Mayor’s War Against Cars

Paul Varry was run over on a city street in what prosecutors suspect was a deliberate act of road rage, as bikers and drivers choose sides. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/o2kyVGL

Chicago Bears Fire Head Coach Matt Eberflus Amid 4-8 Season

Eberflus becomes the franchise’s fourth coach to be let go in the past 11 seasons. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/xZegWUC

Footprints Suggest Different Human Relatives Lived Alongside One Another

A discovery in northern Kenya hints that two extinct species that were our ancient relatives shared the same habitat and possibly interacted. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8O5FGe2

Bangladesh Ties with India Plunge Further After Arrest of Hindu Leader

India and Bangladesh have traded angry accusations about Bangladesh’s Hindu minority. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wguYo6n

Daniel Khalife, UK Prison Escapee, Is Convicted of Spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife also pleaded guilty to an escape from a London jail, strapped underneath a truck with a sling made of trousers, that embarrassed the British authorities. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/M4taVoj

Trump’s Pick to Lead the N.I.H. Gets Some Things Right

The course of Bhattacharya’s tenure will depend on whether he can listen to his critics. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JSIORyt

G.O.P. Senator Blocking Promotion of General Who Commanded Afghan Withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue was recently selected to lead the U.S. Army’s Europe Command as the war in Ukraine heads into its fourth year. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Qpn8zWj

Taxing Farm Animals’ Farts and Burps? Denmark Gives It a Try.

Cows and pigs produce a large share of planet-warming methane. A new tax is part of a plan to clean that up. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zw8juaC

U.S. Investigating Political Action Committee Tied to Mayor Adams

Prosecutors and the F.B.I. are examining an organization founded by the Rev. Alfred Cockfield II, according to people with knowledge of the matter. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EADnwK5

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst as the Contenders Emerge

The Lions remained No. 1, but they have a new challenger for the top spot, a columnist for The Athletic writes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/zqNBe1c

Conor McGregor Verdict Should Make Soccer Think Twice About Associating With Him

The former MMA fighter was play-fighting on a Premier League pitch only last month, our columnist writes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/FHWaEQf

Charles Dumont, Who Wrote Enduring Melodies for Édith Piaf, Dies at 95

His dozens of songs included “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,” a powerful anthem of redemptive love that became one of Piaf’s signature songs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4W6Nuh0

White Women Were Active in the American Slave Trade, Statistical Research Shows

For generations, scholars argued that white women were rarely involved in the active buying and selling of Black people. A growing body of research says otherwise. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7I2Jz1y

What’s Behind Ukraine and Russia’s Missile Brinkmanship?

Tit-for-tat moves this week included the use of American-made ballistic missiles to strike inside Russia, and new nuclear threats from Moscow. Neither appear to have influenced the war on the ground. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0KaPTN3

Blue Man Group to End New York Run After Three Decades Off Broadway

The troupe is also closing its Chicago company, but continues to perform in Berlin, Boston, Las Vegas and, soon, Orlando. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GVLfh0e

Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas

The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next fall if they choose. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3xQclq7

Kendrick Lamar Surprise Releases a New Album, ‘GNX’

The rapper’s sixth studio album follows the success of a pair of tracks this year that were sparked by a war of words with Drake. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vNPQ5gA

Man Who Faked Kayaking Death Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’

But the man, Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning home, officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/t1EMqzP

Trump’s Vow to End the War Could Leave Ukraine With Few Options

One question is whether the new administration and Europe will provide security guarantees to prevent Russia from taking more territory. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DHP9tYp

Blue Bracelets, MAGA Hats and “92% Club” Shirts: How Americans Are Flaunting Their Voting Choices

In the aftermath of the presidential election, voters are reaching for merchandise and political symbols either to celebrate the results or to make clear their opposition. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/a3xoVBH

SpaceX Prepares for Sixth Starship Test Launch: What to Know

The company will try to catch the giant booster of its moon and Mars rocket for a second time on Tuesday afternoon. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lwJhdpm

Congestion Pricing Opponents Renew Attacks as NYC Plan Returns

Gov. Kathy Hochul is letting the tolling program move forward in January. Her critics have jumped on the chance to object to the reversal. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/v2nBc1z

Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France

The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting scores of men to rape her while she was unconscious. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/t4yQELB

Betty White Stamp to Be Released in 2025, Postal Service Says

The U.S. Postal Service announced it would honor the actress known for her comedic work on shows such as “The Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JLr3bFW

U.S. Opens Investigation Into Killing of Sonya Massey

The Justice Department notified Sangamon County, Ill., that it had opened a civil rights investigation after reports about the shooting raised “serious concerns.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sRnUpQT

Malcolm X’s Daughters Sue F.B.I., C.I.A. and Police

A suit filed in Manhattan federal court Friday accuses law enforcement of intentionally failing to protect him and stymying efforts to identify his killers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rPXF3iJ

Ex-Officer Took Nude Images From Women’s Phones in Traffic Stops, U.S. Says

In an unrelated case also in Missouri, a former state trooper was charged with searching the phones of female drivers to acquire explicit images. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1i2auGl

Are A.I. Clones the Future of Dating? I Tried Them for Myself.

A New York Times reporter tested a handful of chatbots to see if they could help improve his dating life. The results were decidedly mixed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5ZasXAS

Prosecutors Accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of Trying to Contact Witnesses From Jail

The government said the music mogul had been attempting to obstruct federal prosecutors by instructing others to make three-way calls and securing help from other inmates. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MNUEJLe

Golf Carts, Loudspeaker, Lockboxes: Florence Bans Tourism Headaches

The popular Tuscan destination is the most recent European city to consider measures aimed at making life in a tourism hot spot more bearable. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/O8h7kaE

Taylor Swift to Tour in Canada After Trudeau Issues Plea on Social Media

Ms. Swift is performing six shows in Toronto before heading to Vancouver, the final stop in her blockbuster Eras Tour. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zWaqDA6

NYC’s New Trash Bin Rules Take Effect: What to Know

The rules herald the end of the city’s peculiar, decades-old tradition of letting residents place their bulging garbage bags directly on the sidewalk. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vRmPfGC

Their Pissarro Is Staying in Germany, but Their Story Is Getting Out

A woman whose family had to sell a painting in the Holocaust and a museum have struck a deal. The museum will keep the work but will help to publish a book telling the family’s story. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xMo1pDC

Israeli Court Rejects Netanyahu’s Bid to Delay Corruption Trial Testimony

The court ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must take the stand on Dec. 2 in a trial that has stretched out for more than four years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/y5jNhSz

Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen in December

Millions of visitors are expected at the cathedral after it reopens in December for the first time since the devastating 2019 fire. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CR74ArW

A Former Harrods Employee Accuses Al-Fayed of Trafficking and Says His Brother Knew

In a U.S. court filing, a former employee says she was trafficked, raped and abused when Mohamed al-Fayed owned Harrods, and that his brother Ali may have evidence of the abuse. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2igNxPI

Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February

After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/f5SK4d2

Netanyahu Seeks to Delay Testifying at His Corruption Trial

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, is on trial for bribery and fraud. Now he wants to delay giving testimony. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lPRxV8m

Lou Donaldson, Soulful Master of the Alto Saxophone, Dies at 98

A player of impeccable technique and a mainstay of the Blue Note label, he recorded constantly as both a leader and a sideman beginning in 1952. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rQV6HcA

Saudi Arabia Hosts a Tennis Final Won by Coco Gauff

The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its unstoppable advance into the world of sports. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UNwuCq2

For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky

What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JEGHXbL

FEMA Fires Employee for Telling Hurricane Milton Relief Workers to Skip Houses With Trump Signs

The agency said it was investigating the incident in the aftermath of the Category 3 hurricane that hit Florida in October. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qLBFKtU

Struggling With Debt? Bankruptcy Can Provide a Second Chance.

Many people who should consider filing for bankruptcy avoid doing so out of shame or fear it could ruin their credit. But it can provide much-needed relief. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zau9bTg

Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation

Dr. Richard Pazdur for 25 years has overseen innovations in the treatment of deadly diseases at the agency. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sI2Oake

Trump’s Energy Policies May Be a Mixed Bag for Oil Companies

The president-elect has promised to make it easier to build energy infrastructure and secure drilling leases. But higher production could hurt prices and profits. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YVWkxrc

Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5pCqH1R

Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88

He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lYxG5z2

Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards

Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TBEIMeh

The Real Question Is, Why Isn’t Trump Running Away With This?

Voters hate inflation — Democrats should be breathing a sigh of relief to be heading into a coin-flip election. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Dn3d7pK

The NYC Marathon’s Final Finishers

Two runners with injuries ended the New York City Marathon on their own two feet — and a pair of crutches. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6vItxJw

Trump Rallies Draw Fewer Crowds as Election Campaign Winds Down

The former president likes to talk about the attendance at his rallies, but empty seats and early exits have grown more common. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5SIZUsr

Expect Higher Costs for Your Health Care Benefits Next Year

Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees, industry groups say. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GoiVmwq

Tired? Here’s How to Know if You’re Sleep Deprived.

The time change can leave you yawning the next day. But for many Americans, sleep deprivation is a year-round problem. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uIS73Y0

Janey Godley, Scottish Comic Who Brought Humor to Harrowing Topics, Dies at 63

Ms. Godley said she believed there were “funny sides” to terrible experiences, including some that she drew from her own times of loss and hardship. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/h6SRYzj

A Texas Judge’s Fight to Keep a High Profile Case Out of His Court

A battle over a new rule to limit credit card late fees has spiraled into a larger skirmish about how much power litigants should have to maneuver their cases into friendly courtrooms. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ep26Ij9

Trump’s Attack on Liz Cheney Is Just as Malicious as It Appears

It went far beyond a chicken-hawk accusation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Pb2ZQ17

Sugar Rationing Lowered Diabetes and Hypertension in British Children

British data shows that children conceived and born during a period of sugar rationing were less likely to develop diabetes or high blood pressure later in life. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/On6MUbD

At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oSxFtO6

The Polls Show a Dead Heat, but They Don’t All Tell the Same Story

Either way, it’s too close to make a prediction. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7XUiYzf

The Favorite Was Overlooked for Soccer’s Biggest Prize. His Team Was Furious.

Vinicius Junior was expected to win the Ballon d’Or. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/m0uWgKU

Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HxN86uF

Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March

The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/txKXwRS

For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany

The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vR7iMFj

Why I’m Voting

Editorial members reflect on their personal stakes in the 2024 election from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vu3oSEV

The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law

Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cqWadpr

California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/17oWpxA

The New York Times Editorial Board Endorses Kamala Harris for President

Kamala Harris has demonstrated care, competence and respect for the Constitution — the fundamental qualities necessary for high office. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LtQXzWO

Penny Hires

The courtroom presence of Jo-Ellan Dimitrius illustrates the pressure on the 12 people who will decide if Daniel Penny is guilty of manslaughter for choking a man on a New York subway train. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FZbsygh

Dan Price, Former CEO of Gravity Payments, Charged With Rape

The former chief of Gravity Payments rose to prominence with the introduction of his company’s $70,000 minimum salary and a splashy social media presence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QLyVYr3

As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

Two people sharing a home caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HTap2A9

Trudeau Urged by Fellow Party Members to Step Down

Liberal Party members fear Justin Trudeau has become so unpopular among voters in Canada that it could lead to the party’s defeat in the next election. Mr. Trudeau has said he has no plans to leave. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Kbm5BEd

How One Georgia Voter’s Mistake Turned Into a Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory

One voter’s mistake has been transformed into a voter fraud conspiracy theory, catapulted into the national spotlight by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fe0gQho

A Feathered Murder Mystery at 10,000 Feet

Scientists say they have observed one of the highest-altitude acts of bird predation ever recorded. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NG6Jhwl

The U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Has a Tricky Problem: Finding Fans

Profits are skyrocketing, but the average attendance at games is falling. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/PUb8sCq

Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears

Fuel prices, which had soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have dropped to their lowest level since February. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rLIzkZ6

Why Harris Is Struggling With Blue-Collar Voters in Detroit

Not everyone is impressed by her background as a prosecutor. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/d2HtZAb

The Deeply Personal Price Women Must Pay for Abortion Bans

Exceptions to save a mother’s life don’t matter when doctors fear performing the procedure. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/A0634rq

Why Hasn’t the 9/11 Trial Started?

A new court, a death penalty case and even the weather have contributed to the go-slow process at Guantánamo Bay. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/O5EXJPi

A Swing District in Red Nebraska Hosts a Hotly Contested House Race

Tony Vargas, a Democrat vying to become the state’s first Latino representative, lost to Don Bacon, the Republican incumbent, in 2022. But the presidential election could help him in his rematch. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zG7BusY

Musk’s $1 Million Offer Raises New Legal Questions

Some election lawyers said the giveaway may run into laws that prohibit paying people to register to vote. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Niv9wb6

2 Dead, Hundreds Rescued in ‘Historic’ New Mexico Floods

Roswell, N.M., received nearly a third of its annual rainfall total in just a few hours on Sunday. Rescue efforts were ongoing with more storms in the forecast. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/udQ6gfI

Sister Sally Butler, Nun Who Blew the Whistle on Sex Abuse, Dies at 93

In the 1960s, she worked with priests to serve residents of housing projects in Brooklyn. Decades later, she learned that those priests had been abusing young boys. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/f6TruGb

Michael Valentine, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies at 74

An engineer who loved to drive fast, he helped build an industry-altering device that made its debut after the national speed limit of 55 m.p.h. became law. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oIRKpwc

How Fugetsu-Do Survived the Evolution of Little Tokyo

Fugetsu-Do, a mochi store in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, has existed for 121 years, with a lasting impact on its community. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/I7SaQy4

Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oFlJ0Lt

On TikTok, Some Grieved Liam Payne’s Death With Reaction Videos

On TikTok, some users posted videos of themselves learning about Liam Payne’s death in real time. At a time when the cameras are always rolling, it’s not so unusual. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tn2Advh

For Ruben Gallego, the Campaign Trail Runs Through the Grand Canyon

The Democratic congressman, who is running for Senate in Arizona, hiked thousands of feet down to meet the Havasupai, a Native tribe, on their land, part of an extensive outreach effort in a competitive race. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P9nO5BN

Richard V. Secord, Middleman in Iran-Contra Scandal, Dies at 92

A war hero and a former Air Force general, he denied wrongdoing for his role in the Reagan-era shipment of arms to Iran to support Nicaraguan rebels. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aVYZfDb

Judge Extends Sentence for Former County Official Convicted in Las Vegas Journalist’s Murder

Robert Telles was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the murder of Jeff German. On Wednesday, a judge added eight years to that minimum. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cd75hr3

Substitute Teacher Reenacted George Floyd Murder at Minnesota High School

Students said the teacher, who claimed to be a police officer, also said “police brutality isn’t real.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gVUBniN

Supreme Court Leans Toward Truck Driver Fired Over Drug Test

The driver, Douglas Horn, sued the maker of a product said to be free of THC under a federal racketeering law, saying he had suffered a business injury. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uyDJvUF

Why This Could Be the Worst Wizards Team Ever

Washington went 15-67 a year ago. It could get worse, a columnist for The Athletic writes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/muCOi4J

N.J. Transit Train Hits Tree on Track, Killing 1 and Injuring 23

A light rail train traveling south from Trenton collided with a chunk of tree, killing the train’s operator. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/217YwKR

The Ground Game: Harris’s Turnout Machine vs. Trump’s Unproven Alliance

Both parties are frenetically chasing votes in the counties that could very well decide the election. In many places, inexperienced conservative groups are going up against a more tightly organized Democratic operation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JbU5yL4

Fisher-Price Recalls ‘Snuga Swings’ Linked to Five Infant Deaths

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, which one of its commissioners said was “doomed to fail.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/H1ei7dA

Former U.S. Soldier Is Sentenced to 14 Years for Planning to Help ISIS

Pvt. Cole Bridges pleaded guilty in 2023 to charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and attempting to murder U.S. military service members. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZDUt52k

Alex Salmond, Scotland’s Former First Minister, Dies at 69

Mr. Salmond had led the Scottish National Party twice, guiding it from a fringe political group into a powerful electoral force in Britain. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sc0EJao

Gustavo Dudamel Visits New York With Promise, and a Warning

The superstar conductor will take over the New York Philharmonic in 2026. Is his tour with the Los Angeles Philharmonic a preview? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XoK8LrU

Will Social Security Be There for Millennial and Gen-Z Workers?

Despite fears about long-term solvency, millennials and Gen Z workers have a major stake in the program. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qVFRIp3

Amazon Could Be Forced to Treat Drivers as Employees

Amazon’s delivery system depends on third-party companies. But labor regulators have challenged that model, possibly opening the way for unionization. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FPqQXYD

Residents of a Mobile Home Park Join Forces to Buy Their Community

The residents are the first in the state of Maine to successfully utilize a new law making it easier for them to compete with investors and gain ownership of the land their homes sit on. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Y9VUg6z

Thomas Rockwell, 91, Dies; Taught Children ‘How to Eat Fried Worms’

His father, Norman Rockwell, depicted his childhood on covers of The Saturday Evening Post. The worms came later. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qgCYUIo

Book Review: ‘War,’ by Bob Woodward

Bob Woodward doesn’t know which story he wants to tell in his latest presidential chronicle. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KyiMbnN

Luis Tiant, Legendary Cuban Pitcher and Red Sox Star, Dies at 83

Tiant led the American League in earned run average twice and threw a shutout for the Red Sox in the 1975 World Series. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ocZvl6r

U.S. Budget Deficit Rises to $1.8 Trillion in 2024

New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show continuing fiscal strain, despite steady economic growth. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Frfxm1E

Is the Election Affecting Your Relationships? Tell Us About It.

If this political season is influencing your marriage, friendships or dating life, for better or worse, we want to hear about it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Hw3yL0l

Georgia Supreme Court Restores State’s 6-Week Abortion Ban

The ban will resume while the court considers an appeal to a decision that had briefly allowed greater access to abortions in the state. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DawvNGk

2 Boys Charged in Assault on Former New York Gov. David Paterson and Stepson

The boys, 12 and 13, were charged with gang assault, according to the police. Two adults who were involved in the attack have not been caught, the police said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AFSx0tB

Rwanda’s Doctors and Nurses Hit Hard by Deadly Marburg Virus

The Health Ministry has reported that 80 percent of the infected are health care professionals. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/c2DmrLE

America Needs a President

The sidelining of the White House in global crisis spots is a big red flag. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Wvit8oL

Biden Will Allow Legal Permission to Lapse for Migrants From 4 Countries

The decision comes as political pressure mounts to cut down on programs that allow migrants to stay in the United States temporarily, even without a visa or green card. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/20eyWPL

In Arizona, Conservative Activists Are Videotaping Volunteers Registering Voters

In Arizona and other states, the activists are accusing Latino advocacy groups of registering undocumented immigrants. Canvassers are growing concerned about safety. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QLnRYtd

As Bird Flu Spreads, Two New Cases Diagnosed in California

Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient who had no exposure to animals. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/T8Gpw6Y

Our Housing Crisis Has Its Roots in the Financial Crisis

Well-meaning regulations and reforms intended to prevent another financial crisis has pushed millions of affordable homes out of the reach of everyday buyers and into the coffers of investors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ggk28Yx

What Happens Next in Hunter Biden’s Criminal Cases

The president’s son now confronts a daunting and uncertain process that could result in serious time behind bars when he is sentenced in his tax and gun cases in mid-December. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/C1L39lx

A European Soccer Club Must Reckon With Its Radical Fans

A dramatic meeting with Real Madrid put a spotlight on Atletico Madrid’s link with controversial supporters. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/XpO41Nn

Brock Purdy Is Displaying All the Qualities of a Franchise Quarterback

In a win against the Patriots, the 49ers’ quarterback showed he can throw deep passes and extend plays by using his speed. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/yImxDod

California Will Allow Amsterdam-Like Cannabis Cafes

Marijuana businesses will be allowed to serve food and have live music performances as a way to attract more customers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7YoQXms

Austria’s Far Right Wins Election but May Fall Short of Forming a Government

The Freedom Party got nearly 30 percent of the national vote, but mainstream parties have vowed to join in a coalition government without the party’s pugilistic leader, Herbert Kickl. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8TGFcRk

California Governor Vetoes Sweeping A.I. Legislation

The bill would have been the first in the nation to place strict guardrails on the new technology, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was flawed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YiPfq4Z

‘Days of Our Lives’ Actor, Drake Hogestyn, Dies at 70

Mr. Hogestyn was best known for playing John Black on the daytime soap opera and appeared in more than 4,200 episodes over 38 years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BMI9hog

Can Lina Khan Hold On?

Ms. Khan’s term as the chair of the Federal Trade Commission ended Wednesday. In a wide-ranging interview, she discussed her aggressive approach to antitrust and its critics. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PnuOD6e

Western North Carolina Reels From Helene: ‘This Is a Disaster’

Hundreds of roads were blocked across the region, and officials warned of more mudslides and damage to come. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uQ6xI53

New R.S.V. Vaccines Had Limited Takers Last Year. Will This Year be Better?

Some of the problems that patients ran into, including a lack of insurance coverage, have been resolved. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XNfzw0G

Task Force on Trump Assassination Attempts Sinks Into Partisanship

Democrats walked out on a committee hearing after Republicans called two of their own members who have nudged conspiracy theories as witnesses. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EX9wWvz

Major U.S. Prison Offers Substandard Health Care, Watchdog Says

Among the most alarming findings by the Justice Department’s watchdog: the decision to discontinue antidepressant medication for 15 inmates, without consulting or examining the patients. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/39Xut47

A Remote Alaskan Island Is on High Alert for a Rat

Wildlife experts fear that a rat could disrupt the island’s delicate balance, so they are pulling out all the stops. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/649mFy1

Biden, on ‘The View,’ Calls Trump a ‘Loser’ Who Lacks ‘Redeeming Value’

President Biden became the first sitting president to appear live on “The View.” He said he was “at peace” with his decision not to run again. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7JlB8Ee

Meta Unveils New Virtual Reality Headset and Other Products

At an event in Silicon Valley, Meta exhibited a range of products meant to blend the real world and virtual reality, with a healthy dose of A.I. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tTAmac4

U.K.’s Starmer Sprinkles Kamala Harris-style ‘Joy’ Into Conference Speech

After a somewhat bumpy start to his premiership, Keir Starmer tried to reclaim the narrative, acknowledging voters’ desire for hope and promising change was on the way. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/k1i6HBf

California Bans All Plastic Bags After Its First Effort Backfired

The state led the nation in 2014 by banning single-use plastic bags, but a loophole actually led to more plastic waste. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dUuwaOo

Murder in U.S. Continues Steep Decline, F.B.I. Reports

Homicides fell 11.6 percent nationwide in 2023, and violent crime overall fell by 3 percent after a surge in crime during the pandemic. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oy7qjmL

The Tumult that Transformed Racquet, the Tennis Magazine

The indie magazine Racquet aims to become a major player in the business of tennis — after a messy dispute between its two founders. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HW6mAMG

Mercury Morris, Elusive Rusher on a Perfect Dolphins Team, Dies at 77

Part of a talented backfield triumvirate that also included Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick, he helped lead Miami to two Super Bowls and an undefeated season. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YpBkt96

Macron Appoints Cabinet as He Seeks to Move France Out of Political Impasse

The government still faces two challenges in the coming weeks: the risk of a no-confidence vote and a tight budget deadline. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JejUGEr

F.B.I. Agents Board Ship Managed by Company of Vessel in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The move comes three days after the Justice Department’s civil lawsuit against the owner and operator of the Dali, which struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/S7OKegL

Women Entrepreneurs Are Hitting a Funding Wall

For women starting new businesses, early funding from venture capital firms led by other women is vital. But few are large enough to lead subsequent rounds of financing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZiOcYvm

The Netherlands Returns Hundreds of Cultural Artifacts to Indonesia

The repatriation, the second of its kind by the Dutch, shows a working model for returning looted treasures from Europe to former colonies around the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tVpnQ2v

Edmundo González, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Says He Was Forced to Sign Letter Recognizing Maduro

Edmundo González said the government made him sign a document recognizing President Nicolás Maduro as the election winner before he could flee to Spain. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q87oVpI

Boeing to Begin Temporary Layoffs Due to Strike

The aerospace giant said it would temporarily lay off tens of thousands of employees to stem losses from a walkout by the machinists’ union. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/E5AoPSX

France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says

The French government, which missed a deadline this week to set a blueprint to lower its debt and deficit, is struggling to meet fiscal requirements set by the E.U. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1NoP3ti

Rutgers President Announces Resignation After a Year Rocked by Protests

Jonathan Holloway was Rutgers’ first Black president. He helped the university grow but also faced criticism and questioning in Congress over pro-Palestinian encampments on campus. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O8GeBt

Pelosi Blamed New York for House Losses. Hochul Wants Another Chance.

The New York governor has rebuilt the state Democratic Party to help flip key swing seats in November. But can she stanch her own political bleeding? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZiQo5sy

With Sandbags and Team Spirit, a Polish City Fought Off a Flood

Thousands of residents of Nysa, in southern Poland, formed a human chain overnight to pass each other sandbags, building a wall along a river embankment to keep the raging waters at bay. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8uPZWYd

Why Arch Manning Could Be Poised to Make His First College Start at Texas

The Longhorns’ quarterback Quinn Ewers is questionable for Saturday’s game due to an injury, which could thrust Manning back into the lineup. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/UOv2KTi

First-Time Emmy Winners, From Jodie Foster to Lamorne Morris

Jodie Foster added to her awards collection while the stars of “Shogun” and “Baby Reindeer” helped propel their shows to big nights. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uT3rAzS

How to Make Therapy More Affordable

Many Americans who need therapy are discouraged by the cost. But there are options to make it more affordable. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MgV4kFc

In ‘Matlock,’ Kathy Bates Takes One Last Case

The Oscar winner found surprising depths in this reboot of the beloved procedural, which she said will be her final job. “This is my last dance,” she said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fw48KnU

New York Home Sales in Flood Zones Are Booming. Why Do Buyers Take the Risk?

New Yorkers are spending billions on houses in flood-prone areas despite growing awareness of the effects of climate change. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tsP1IVR

The Grenfell Fire and the Unbearable Slowness of Public Inquiries

Holding an inquiry has become one of the British government’s go-to responses to outrageous harm. But that approach can sometimes stall change and delay justice. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P0k2ExO

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Files Appeal to Overturn Fraud Conviction

Mr. Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was convicted last fall and is serving a 25-year sentence in prison. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MmsUCgV

Justin Timberlake Pleads Guilty to Driving While Impaired in Hamptons Case

The pop star agreed to pay a $500 fine and serve 25 hours of community service at a charity of his choosing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sxY3yZW

A Corporate Minimum Tax Aimed at Closing ‘Loopholes’ Leaves Gaps

The Treasury Department estimates that a new law requiring big companies to pay a 15 percent tax will raise $250 billion from large corporations over the next 10 years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wb9eyqU

Edward Johnson, C.I.A. Hero in Iran Hostage Crisis, Dies at 81

He was a secret partner who helped rescue six American diplomats in 1980 by passing them off as a film crew. The caper inspired the movie “Argo.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VlCEBGs

Teens: How Much Does the 2024 Election Matter to You?

Join the Headway Election Challenge to share your thoughts and help shape the conversation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ErZcKsF

2,000-Pound Bombs Likely Used in Mawasi Strike

The large size of the two craters left in the aftermath of the attack suggest that Israel used the powerful bombs, according to experts and a New York Times analysis. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8XwULtc

Book Review: ‘Here One Moment’ by Liane Moriarty

There are stakes on the plane in “Here One Moment,” the latest from the Australian fiction powerhouse. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kNwjAKo

Line Fire Grows in Southern California, Closing Schools

Schools in some San Bernardino County districts were closed on Monday, and forecasters warned that above-average temperatures, wind and low humidity could worsen fire risks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/iskvTwI

María Benítez, Dancer Who Championed Flamenco, Is Dead at 82

“People came from everywhere to see her shows,” an admirer said — including, on at least one occasion, the ballet superstar Mikhail Baryshnikov. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qPkC2m8

Tyreek Hill Detained by Police Outside Stadium Before Dolphins vs. Jaguars Game

The wide receiver was released before suiting up to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/B5Vcm1w

US Open After Party Celebrates Buzzy Tournament

Celebrities like Issa Rae and Nicky Hilton Rothschild, and former tennis stars like Maria Sharapova and James Blake, helped close out the tournament in style. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/W5fUc1s

What We Know About the Investigations Involving Eric Adams’s Top Aides

The administration of New York City’s mayor was thrown into turmoil as federal inquiries reached his inner circle. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZhFgSTe

Can the Business of Tennis Be Fixed?

In an interview with DealBook, the U.S.T.A. chief Lew Sherr discussed the U.S. Open’s record attendance, the prospect of a new tennis league, and fighting with pickleball for court space. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7CdXqmf

Trump’s Child Care Plan Is Nonsensical

It is a positive sign, overall, that child care is an issue that’s front and center. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/iTFJny3

Ex-Mafia Hitman Sentenced to 25 Years for Whitey Bulger Murder

Fotios Geas, who was already serving a life sentence, bludgeoned the Boston gangster to death in his cell in 2018, prosecutors said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2t4MZ6j

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review: Delightfully Undead Again

Tim Burton has brought the band back together — Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, even Bob the shrunken head guy — for a fun but less edgy sequel. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3epdu02

Start-Up Investors Push Back Against Venture Capital’s Bigger-Is-Better Mantra

A small but vocal group is forming new funds and taking new approaches to counter the swell of money into venture capital in recent years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KnpEPta

A Soccer Manager’s Trophy Boast May Say More Than He Means It to

Erik ten Hag’s constant references to his two Manchester United trophies is wearing thin. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/p71uM4q

Developers Use Art to Attract Tourists and Increase Property Values

Artwork has been part of urban projects for decades, but a new push from developers looking for ways to drive foot traffic has created a boom for the art world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uKpb7I0

Putin Arrives in Mongolia in Defiance of I.C.C. Arrest Warrant

The Russian president is making a state visit to a country that is heavily dependent on Moscow for oil. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Ip6yeC

How Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Unlikely Partnership Took Shape

The Trump-Kennedy alliance followed a six-week crush of behind-the-scenes discussions, embarrassing missteps, secret meetings and private misgivings. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZeodxKA

Why Are Thousands of Hotel Workers on Strike?

Pandemic-era cuts to staffing and services like daily housekeeping and room service have persisted, which unions say has resulted in lower incomes and heavier workloads for remaining workers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eqmsvYH

The Lure of New York’s Secret Swimming Holes

Tucked into forests and often unmarked on maps, swimming holes offer relief from increasingly hot summers but also pose risks for adventure seekers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ziq3VIN

Helicopter Crash Near Volcano in Russia’s Far East Kills at Least 17

The helicopter was flying tourists in Russia’s Kamchatka region. No survivors were expected among the 22 people on board, state news agencies said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/G9z4hkc

Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much.

In one recent study, the challenging regimen added 77 days of life after three years. Often, kidney disease can be managed in other ways. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mPtAOJH

With X Blocked, Brazilians Turn to Other Social Media Platforms

The platform went dark across Brazil on Saturday, sending online commentators to new digital town squares. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sLcMR4f

Summer on NYC Piers Offers a Haven from Busy Urban Life

In each of New York City’s boroughs, decrepit piers that once fed city industries have been brought back to life. Out over the water, they offer beauty, fun and respite from the city’s buzz. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oPzluAx

Arthur J. Gregg, Trailblazing Army Officer, Is Dead at 96

The first Black officer to achieve the rank of lieutenant general, he lived to see an Army post in Virginia renamed in his honor. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rIWVBoP

Landon Y. Jones, Who Made People a Star Among Magazines, Dies at 80

An unapologetic champion of the newsworthiness of celebrities, he also drew attention to teenage pregnancy and helped popularize the term “baby boomer.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ejIf9Ul

Life After Factory Farming: ‘The Longer They’re Out, the Happier They Are.’

Tyler Whitley works with a group that helps farmers leave industrialized livestock agriculture, and says consumers can play a role. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0Xpfz4G

C.I.A. Warning Helped Thwart ISIS Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna

The agency provided information about several suspects that led to arrests, the deputy director said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1GFHTsm

After Israel-Hezbollah Clashes, Dread Lingers in the Middle East

For people across the region, any relief that the adversaries had stepped back from an all-out war mixed with fears that the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon remained unresolved. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zx59m8y

What to Know About the Rare Mosquito-Borne Virus E.E.E.

The disease has caused one death in New Hampshire and the virus has also been identified in humans in neighboring states, health officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/es5OVIE

The Human Cost of Your Breakfast Banana

In June, a Florida jury found Chiquita Brands liable for the deaths of eight men killed by a Colombian paramilitary group the company had financed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aXy9R0g

Donald Trump’s Campaign-Finance Disclosures Are ‘a Governance Nightmare’

We know the rules on political giving are broken, but so are the rules on spending. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CKciXEo

Alabama High School Football Player Dies After Sustaining Head Injury

Caden Tellier, a quarterback, suffered a critical brain injury after being tackled in the third quarter of a game on Friday night, school officials in Selma said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Tt8ygjX

Why Roth Accounts May Be a Good Savings Option at Any Age

These savings accounts, which are often pitched to young investors, can be a good investment option for older and retired workers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/K1gALpx

A Fan Had a Special Request for Astros Superstar Jose Altuve. He Delivered.

The former M.V.P. called his shot at Camden Yards against the Orioles before sending it 382 feet as promised to an 11-year-old fan. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/rIh7j6T

Some Coaches Are Worried About the Future of Football. Are They Correct?

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart calls it the “deterioration of football.” The numbers tell a complicated story. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Jl9ZE1P

Lucie Castets Wants to Be France’s Prime Minister but Needs Emmanuel Macron’s Backing

Lucie Castets, a relatively obscure bureaucrat, is the left’s choice to be prime minister. Just one person stands in her way: the president. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KC7cYXo

Are Researchers Overcounting the Number of Fish in the World’s Oceans?

A new study suggests that estimates of the health of the world’s fisheries may be too optimistic. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/B42AC3W

New Covid Shots Are Approved. But Who Will Get Them?

Many older Americans, including those in nursing homes, aren’t getting booster shots. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cL12O56

New Covid Vaccines: What to Know about Efficacy, Access and Cost

We asked experts about the right time to get a shot, and how long protection will last. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bFc9EBT

Al Attles, a Golden State Warrior in Name and in Spirit, Dies at 87

He was known as the Destroyer for his gritty intensity as a player. He later coached Golden State to an N.B.A. championship and served as its general manager. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VyFWR73

NYC Reading Scores Decline Slightly as Schools Overhaul Teaching

Math scores notched upward in the city, and officials said the drop in reading was explained in part by an effort to change reading instruction and retrain hundreds of teachers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Pl8bWAn

The Basketball Magazine That Disrupted the Sports Media Landscape

SLAM was unlike anything in modern journalism. Thirty years later, the “outcasts” were honored by the Basketball Hall of Fame. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/0duDpja

Ukrainian Lawmakers Pass Bill Aiming to Ban Russian-Aligned Church

The measure, which awaits President Volodymyr Zelensky’s signature, would further a long, post-Soviet split between two of the world’s largest Orthodox communities. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ob1hneZ

Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch Among 6 Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily

Fifteen other people were rescued after the vessel went down in a storm. Expert divers were called in to carry out search operations in the deep water. Among the missing was a British software mogul. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UXntq2g

To Undecided Voters, Harris Is Famous, but Unknown. They Want to Learn More.

Vice President Kamala Harris has lit a fire among loyal Democrats. But many voters still want to know more about what she stands for. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1n9uMAb

Elon Musk Closes X Operations in Brazil Over Fight With Judge

The billionaire said he would shutter his social network’s Brazil operations instead of complying with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend accounts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wWHFIBA

Leonard Hayflick, Who Discovered Why No One Lives Forever, Dies at 96

A biomedical researcher, he found that normal cells can divide only a certain number of times before they age — which, he said, explained aging on a cellular level. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XHAsqiS

Behind the Pageantry of Shen Yun, Untreated Injuries and Emotional Abuse

As the popular dance show grew into an international juggernaut, some of the group’s young performers paid a steep price. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KO9frT8

Bermuda Braces as Hurricane Ernesto Powers Through the Atlantic

The Category 2 storm left hundreds of thousands without power in Puerto Rico this week. It now threatens Bermuda this weekend. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kH7vzyo

America Can’t Produce the Weapons It Needs for the Future. This Could Help.

The United States, Australia and Britain are making it easier to share defense technology, hoping to spur the innovations needed to keep up with China. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/M09Nlx7

Harris and Walz Lean Into ‘Liberty’ and the Language of Republicans

Kamala Harris and her allies are using traditionally right-leaning messaging to argue that Republicans threaten fundamental freedoms. “Mind your own damn business!” Tim Walz recently said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jzn5OYB

Peter Marshall, Longtime Host of ‘The Hollywood Squares,’ Dies at 98

He played straight man to all manner of celebrities, asking questions on what was for many years the most popular game show on television. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/In9aWLY

Boeing Faces a Steep Climb in Catching Up to Airbus

As Boeing works to address quality control issues, its new chief starts at a disadvantage in competing with the other big maker of passenger planes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aoUQNHv

Whimsical Parade of Banksy Animals Sends Fans on a Giddy Hunt

Each day for nine straight days, a new Banksy artwork appeared somewhere in London. For some, it became a citywide treasure hunt. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BlUIAb6

Seven People Charged After Breaking Into Israeli Arms Company’s U.K. Site

Prosecutors argued in court that a group of pro-Palestinian activists who vandalized a site belonging to Elbit, an Israeli arms manufacturer, had committed offenses with a “terrorist connection.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dM4gW0b

Who Is Brian Niccol, the Incoming Starbucks CEO From Chipotle?

Mr. Niccol, whom the coffee chain poached from Chipotle, has emerged in recent years as a top leader in the restaurant industry. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SIQioJm

Private REITS Were a Hot Investment Trend, but They’ve Lost Some Appeal

Drawn by the opportunity to invest with private equity firms, small investors rushed into real estate investment trusts. But the funds have lost some appeal as interest rates have climbed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7k9NHLE

Older Adults Do Not Benefit From Moderate Drinking, Large Study Finds

Virtually any amount increased the risk for cancer, and there were no heart benefits, the researchers reported. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/irvjU15

Soccer Goalkeepers Put Vaseline on Their Gloves. What Else Could They Try?

The Athletic tested whether hairspray or shaving foam might be effective weapons in the search for grip. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ciT9pdf

For Some Democratic Jews, Heightened Worries About Antisemitism

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, who is Jewish, was subjected to intense opposition as Vice President Kamala Harris considered him for running mate. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Kf1CgBM

Jordan Chiles Lost Her Bronze Medal Over Four Seconds

An inquiry by Chiles’s coach led judges to adjust her score and give her a medal. A court ruled the inquiry came too late. Now, the I.O.C. wants her bronze back. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/iWfmrJo

How the N.F.L.’s Top Draft Picks Performed in Their Preseason Debuts

Saturday’s preseason action gave fans their first glimpse of quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, this year’s top two picks. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/IvJDPnz

Ancient Calendar, Recently Discovered, May Document a Long-Ago Disaster

The markings on a pillar in southern Turkey are more than decorations on the stone, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh says. They may memorialize a time when comet fragments struck Earth. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Xj0Tt71

Israeli Strikes on Schools Pose a Life-or-Death Choice for Civilians

Schools in Gaza have taken in tens of thousands of people seeking safety. Israel, arguing that Hamas uses the shelters, has struck school grounds repeatedly. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lNT6e4i

The Presidential Campaign’s Carbonated Détente

In a land of plenty that reveres personal freedom, we imbibe as we wish. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PS7EAmJ

Engineered Virus Steals Proteins From H.I.V., Pointing to New Therapy

After promising results in monkeys, scientists plan to test the new treatment in a few people with H.I.V. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YfTKrFw

What’s Left on Your Summer Bucket List? Tell Us.

Summer is nearing its end — at least in spirit — and we want to know how you’re making the most of what remains. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pSEUVgr

As Iran Braces for War, Its Citizens Are Kept in the Dark

Iranians say they have not been told how to prepare should broad hostilities break out between their country and Israel. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fzeXvMN

Sadness Among Teen Girls May Be Improving, C.D.C. Finds

A national survey found promising signs that key mental health measures for teens, especially girls, have improved since the depths of the pandemic. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/26FzJow

Here’s Why You Should Kill Spotted Lanternflies

The battle continues against the colorful bugs. Here’s how New Yorkers can help curb the infestation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0Nm6xve

Bangladesh Protesters Swarm Sheikh Hasina’s Residence after Prime Minister Flees

Looters made off with furniture, bedding and potted plants from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2B9qa0Y

U.S. Women’s Basketball Earns 58th Consecutive Olympic Win

The Americans went 3-0 in the group stage, but entered Sunday evening unsure if they had secured the top seed for the knockout stages. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/9hwmT5K

Perfumes, Candles, Toothpaste — Vanilla Is in Everything. And It’s Under Threat.

Vanilla substitutes exist, but there is no replacing the symphonic complexities of the real thing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dxsHaIF

In Palermo, a Catholic Saint Joins the Hindu Pantheon

The Sicilian capital, Palermo, has a long history of cultural melding. Its new arrivals from Sri Lanka have embraced St. Rosalia. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WGe65gd

Boxer Iman Khelif Clinches Medal Amid Olympic Eligibility Fight

Imane Khelif advanced to the semifinals, ensuring she will leave the Paris Games with at least a bronze medal. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1FD46Ac

San Francisco Mayor London Breed Takes a Harder Line Against Homeless Camps

Mayor London Breed has told city officials to issue citations and encourage homeless people to leave town by offering free bus tickets. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QvWMam8

Violent Protests Grip U.K. Cities in Wake of Southport Stabbing

Tensions have grown in some communities across Britain since a stabbing in the northern town of Southport on Monday, while misinformation over the identity of the attacker has swirled online. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bTIyzQg

Senior U.S. Diplomat Will Lead Kamala Harris’s Running Mate’s Team

Elizabeth M. Allen, who heads the State Department’s public diplomacy office, served as a top aide to Ms. Harris in 2020 and in the Obama White House. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yLrZYob

Not One of Us: Trump Uses Old Tactic to Sow Suspicion About Harris

Politicians have long cast their opponents as outsiders. But Donald J. Trump has taken the strategy to the next level against Kamala Harris. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3XLNqzT

Who’s Afraid of Being Black? Not Kamala, Beyoncé or Kendrick.

With her response to Donald Trump’s comments about her background, Kamala Harris showed that Blackness doesn’t need to be explained or defended — an idea underscored by her campaign theme song. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ph5pTC7

U.S. Sues TikTok Over Child Privacy Violations

The Justice Department said that TikTok illegally collected children’s data and knowingly allowed users under the age of 13 to create accounts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/s9oeXyk

Turkey Aims to Cull Its Stray Dogs. Critics Say It’s About Politics.

Turkey’s new law aimed at moving millions of stray dogs to shelters, and allowing some to be euthanized, has both cultural and political implications. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yJ9Q0I2

D.O.T’.s Proposal to Let Families Fly Together for Free: What to Know

A new federal policy would require airlines to seat families together on flights, without incurring any extra fees. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rmjn8hf

North and South Korea Table Tennis Olympic Medalists Pose for Shared Selfie

The shared photo comes just days after 143 South Korean athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean during the Olympics opening ceremony. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ehBHDwA

Missouri Man Is Freed After 1991 Murder Conviction Is Overturned

Christopher Dunn, who spent more than three decades in prison, was released one week after the Missouri attorney general blocked a judge’s order for his immediate release. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tT4pcbs

‘20th Hijacker’ Seeks Transfer From Federal Supermax to French Prison

After 20 years in a supermax prison in Colorado, the only person to be convicted in connection with the 9/11 attacks wants to serve his life sentence in his homeland. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1AuXY7C

Energy Companies Turn to Robots to Install Solar Panels

Energy companies say a labor shortage is one big obstacle to installing more solar power. They’re turning to machines to speed things up. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sCe5FhP

Canada to Appeal Deduction on Olympic Women’s Soccer Team After Drone Scandal

The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Soccer argued that the six-point deduction “unfairly punishes the athletes.” from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/haQwnM1

U.S. and Other Countries Denounce Venezuela Election Results

The United States and many Latin American countries said President Nicolás Maduro cannot claim victory without the full release of vote counts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/A2nKitE

Fatal Police Shooting of Woman in New Jersey Is Under Investigation

A woman was shot to death by a police officer responding to a report of a mental health crisis in Fort Lee, N.J., early Sunday morning. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7iQnYm9

Edna O’Brien: An Appreciation

Her fiction delivered searing, candid portraits of Irish society through the prism of female friendship. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RfHnI2z

Gunman at Trump Rally Often One Step Ahead of Secret Service

Text messages, obtained exclusively by The Times, indicate that some law enforcement officers were aware of Thomas Crooks earlier than previously known. And he was aware of them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bQGv2nI

A Village’s Anguish Over 12 Children Lost to a Rocket Strike

A stunned hush of collective mourning fell over Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after the attack from Lebanon. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/iOdxyIV

A Force of Nature Upset the Opening Ceremony Plan, but Not the Point

One long, relentless storm cell tried to ruin the start of the Paris Olympics. But something curious happened, a columnist from The Athletic writes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/6RyKM5j

Why the Mets Should Be Aggressive Buyers at the M.L.B. Trade Deadline

Maybe it’s time for the New York front office to get a little greedy about 2024, a columnist for The Athletic writes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/lcK5o8x

The Secrets of Real Madrid’s Locker Room

Kylian Mbappé is joining a tight-knit group of players at the Spanish club. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/BVsZHFx

Trump Workshops Jabs at Harris, but Nothing Plays Like the Classics

Donald J. Trump began turning Vice President Kamala Harris, his new opponent, into a nemesis. But his crowd still wanted to hear the hits. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YLPyGz9

Jeffrey Katzenberg: Joe Biden Left Us in Good Hands with Kamala Harris

On Sunday, the president selflessly let go of the reins but not before ensuring we were in good hands. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Pdeb1YT

They Were Hotshot Real Estate Agents. Some Women Say They Were Predators.

Tal and Oren Alexander, who had lifestyles as flashy as their real estate deals, are now accused of a string of sexual assaults. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VbZjH2e

Between Attacks on Electric Cars, Trump Says They’re ‘Incredible’

The former president’s comments on E.V.s have shifted since he has grown more friendly with Elon Musk, the billionaire Tesla founder. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hVrSxY0

Top British Equestrian Charlotte Dujardin Out of Olympics Over Video

“There is no excuse,” Charlotte Dujardin said. “I am deeply ashamed and should have set a better example in that moment.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ry6twig

Landslides Kill 150 in Ethiopia

A waterlogged hillside above a village gave way, burying several houses in mud. Neighbors and rescue workers who had rushed to help were hit by a second slide. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8PNLVTy

Duke Fakir, Last Surviving Member of the Four Tops, Dies at 88

He sang tenor on hits like “Standing in the Shadow of Love,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch).” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FJKqzh0

Trial Set to Start Next Year in Bombing of U.S.S. Cole

The judge reserved a courtroom for fall 2025. Seventeen U.S. sailors were killed in the bombing, which was a precursor to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rJ5LlXa

Tadej Pogacar Wins the Tour de France for the Third Time

Pogacar won his third Tour, beating his rival Jonas Vingegaard by 6:17 after a final time trial victory in Nice on Sunday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/J5zEuFX

At Trump Rally, Few Local Police Officers in Critical Area Before Shooting

Local law enforcement officials, present in abundance, said they were not assigned security duties around a warehouse used by a man who tried to kill former President Donald Trump. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WkvtATb

Being the Green Bay Packers’ CEO Is Complicated. A Sense of Humor Helps.

In the N.F.L., being the chief executive of a publicly owned, nonprofit franchise is a singular job. Mark Murphy has been doing it for 17 years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EKJBTyr

Spotted at the RNC: Melania Trump, and Many Faux Ear Bandages

As the Republican National Convention drew to a close, it painted a red, white and blue picture. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FpdePi0

The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Y6imZQ2

Republicans Have Muffled Trump’s Election Lies at the R.N.C. Here’s Why.

The conspiracy theories about fraud in the 2020 election have largely been absent in prime time. But false claims about elections are still circulating. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rKWqflL

Jamie Raskin, a Key Democrat, Suggested to Biden That He Should Drop Out

Mr. Raskin, a congressman from Maryland, was a key member of the panel that investigated the Capitol riot. In a lengthy letter, he compared President Biden to a tiring baseball pitcher. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aDNfjQq

Renauld White, Debonair Model Who Broke Barriers, Dies at 80

The first Black American model to appear on the cover of GQ magazine, he was an avatar of male beauty for nearly half a century. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WJ7kAry

Britain Approves Lab-Grown Meat for Pet Food

British dogs and cats are set to become the first animals in Europe to chow down on meat cultivated from chicken cells. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KryvYbW

Joe Bryant, Basketball Player and Kobe’s Father, Dies at 69

A forward known as Jellybean, he played in the United States and Europe. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Bmdy2lX

A.C.L.U.’s Legal Director to Step Down After Eight Turbulent Years

As the Supreme Court veered to the right, David D. Cole oversaw hundreds of lawsuits against the Trump administration and helped secure more wins than losses before the justices. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JXPDOHQ

Sizzling Day in North Dakota? Lately, Amid Widespread Heat, It’s No Surprise.

At a county fair near Fargo, many residents shrugged off the heat, at least for one day. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OElSFwY

The Search for Tulsa Massacre Victims Finally Reveals a Name

In 1921, an Army veteran who was traveling home stopped in Tulsa, Okla., only to be caught in one of the worst racial attacks in American history. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SXfqyeG

The Response to Violence Should Not Be a Media Blame Game

Conspiracy mindsets go well beyond news organizations or political parties. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vaOilMf

Delta Flight Attendants With Palestinian Pins Prompts Uniform Policy Change

A social media post showing two flight attendants wearing the pins drew criticism and prompted Delta to say that only U.S. flag pins would be permitted. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8rNMIcJ

Israel Launches Major Attack Against a Senior Hamas Commander

The target, Muhammad Deif, was an architect of the Oct. 7 attacks and has been the object of repeated Israeli assassination attempts over decades. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WMQnjdK

Some of Dr. Ruth’s Most Memorable Moments

After rising to fame in the 1980s, Ruth Westheimer, known as Dr. Ruth, mingled with celebrities, wrote dozens of books and was named as New York’s “loneliness ambassador.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZNvAutf

A Senator’s Fate Is in a Jury’s Hands

Senator Robert Menendez is charged with 16 separate crimes, including bribery, obstructing justice and acting as an agent of a foreign government. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KHm26Vj

‘Inside Out 2’ Passes $1.25 Billion Mark and Pixar’s Biggest Movie Ever

The animated film about a young teenage girl and her complex emotions has passed the $1.25 billion mark globally and is expected to keep growing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mOv1dEG

Menendez’s Lawyer Tells Jury That Bribery Case Is ‘Painfully Thin’

Senator Robert Menendez’s lawyers finished a six-hour closing statement on Wednesday afternoon. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3RIpvhX

America’s New Catholic Priests: Young, Confident and Conservative

In an era of deep divisions in the church, newly ordained priests overwhelmingly lean right in their theology, practices and politics. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HwGz7yS

Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RLKpoI0

Tesla’s Share of U.S. Electric Car Market Falls Below 50%

A new report estimates that the company led by Elon Musk accounted for just under half of all battery-powered vehicles sold in the second quarter of the year. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LIlHY8j

Prosecutors Will Seek to Indict Weinstein on New Sex Crimes Charges

The Manhattan district attorney’s office said it was “actively pursuing” a fresh prosecution against the disgraced movie producer. Prosecutors projected a fall trial. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4kpIrP1

Alec Baldwin Appears in Court as Judge Rules on Upcoming ‘Rust’ Trial

The actor is set to stand trial this week on a charge of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer. He has pleaded not guilty. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/X01iEST

Who’s Running Against Mayor Adams? The Answer May Shape Other Key Races.

New York City officials, including the comptroller, Brad Lander, are weighing whether to challenge Eric Adams, potentially creating openings in other races. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Rcj2KTZ

Weeks After Alice Munro’s Death, Daughter Tells of Dark Family Secret

Andrea Skinner said in the Toronto Star that her stepfather sexually abused her at age 9, and that her mother stayed with him after she learned of it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Dry8PcI

France Could Be Headed for Political Gridlock After Election

Experts said the country could be headed for months of political instability, with the National Assembly divided into three major blocs that appear unable to work with the others. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/a1KxYId

A Perfect Peach Pie That’s ‘Better Than My Mom’s

A five-star, reader-favorite recipe for the queen of summer stone fruits. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/prUPV1h

Your Brain Holds Secrets. Scientists Want to Find Them.

Many Americans plan to donate their organs for transplants or their bodies for medical science. Few realize that there’s a growing need for their brains, too. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7ezIci4

$235,000 Settlement Is Reached in Police Raid of Marion County Record

A former reporter of The Marion County Record has settled a lawsuit following a raid on the weekly newspaper last year that garnered widespread attention. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/V7xmY9s

Does America Need a President?

Why subordinates or the “deep state” can’t substitute for a vacuum at the top. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZfavqjY

What Is Aphelion? Earth Reaches Its Greatest Distance From the Sun on Friday

Earth whirls around the sun in an ellipse, rather than a circle. On Friday the planet will reach its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SVqaAuY

Thompson Fire In Northern California Slowing As Some Residents Will Be Allowed To Return

The fire in Oroville has forced 29,000 people to evacuate their homes, but on Thursday officials said they felt “more confident” about containing the fire’s spread. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CQ5pALK

Netflix and Amazon Drive Bump in TV Show Market

Netflix and Amazon are driving a small bump in the market for TV shows after a major slowdown. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XYcVhur

Swedish Grandparents Can Be Paid to Babysit Under New Law

The Nordic country’s generous social services system now allows parents to transfer a portion of paid leave days to other non-parent caregivers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AHez03M

Why Max Verstappen and Lando Norris’s First True Formula 1 Fight Ended in Tears

On Sunday at the Austrian Grand Prix, Verstappen and Norris raced hard. It ended in a collision that will test the drivers. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/WY5T9f3

Nothing to See Here? White House Portrays Biden’s Debate Performance as a Blip

Critics of the approach say it risks making President Biden and his campaign seem woefully out of touch with the voters they need to win. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vSAyhkR

Iranians Say Elections Bring Little Change, So Why Vote?

In Tehran, many Iranians said they didn’t see the point in voting in Friday’s first-round presidential election since all the candidates had been vetted by the government. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5vhQLTR

France’s Far Right Scores Big in First Round of Elections, Polling Suggests

A surprise decision by President Emmanuel Macron to hold a snap election appears to have backfired badly, giving the National Rally a decisive victory, early returns showed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jdGHMQy

At Trump’s Post-Debate Rally, Unease Among the Faithful

In Virginia, Donald Trump and his supporters reveled in the moment, and mused about a shadowy Democratic plan to shift candidates. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rlck8X

Famine Drove Jamestown Settlers to Eat Native Dogs, DNA Reveals

By analyzing dog bones buried at the site, scientists found butcher marks and surprising breeds. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ROrJnlQ

Racist and Homophobic Comments Unsettle U.K. Election Campaign

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denounced a slur used against him by a man campaigning for Reform U.K., the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WUtM73L

Los Angeles Homeless Count Drops for the First Time in 6 Years

The reduction was a sign of progress for Mayor Karen Bass, who started an aggressive new program to move people off the streets in 2022. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/H27kFTo

After Travel Meltdowns, Amtrak and N.J. Transit Offer Plan to Fix Mess

Officials of the two transit agencies met in an impromptu meeting on Thursday called by New Jersey’s governor, Philip D. Murphy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/N8wzoU1

Five Charged in the Case of a Juror and a Gift Bag Stuffed With $120,000

Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis said the charges stemmed from an attempt to bribe a juror in a scheme involving the embezzlement of food aid meant for children. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3rK4pPc

AI-Generated Al Michaels to Deliver Paris Olympics Highlights

NBC will offer a customized, daily highlight reel with A.I.-generated narration that sounds like the longtime broadcaster. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7Sg1boO

NFL Sunday Ticket Lawsuit: Why TV Deals Are So Valuable

A class-action lawsuit over the cost of Sunday Ticket subscriptions underscored how valuable broadcast deals have been for the league’s success. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9odC2VF

The Governor’s Race You Cannot Ignore

North Carolina has a chance to overcome tribalism and hate in November. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1CxbloJ

The Governor’s Race You Cannot Ignore

North Carolina has a chance to overcome tribalism and hate in November. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pyvhNoM

Discord at the Symphony: Losing a Star, San Francisco Weighs Its Future

The struggles of one of the nation’s finest orchestras show the difficulties facing classical music in the United States. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YuPSIyB

Clarence Thomas and John Roberts Are at a Fork in the Road

Modern American lawmakers are not limited by the colonial imagination. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eI4u9o6

3 Columbia Deans Placed on Leave Over Conduct at Antisemitism Panel

Leaked images showed the trio sharing disparaging text messages during an alumni group discussion last month about Jewish life on campus. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TqDitAp

How California Narrowly Dodged a Budget Shortfall

Lawmakers struck a deal to close a state deficit estimated at $47 billion. State finances have fluctuated wildly in recent years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WDYFGqn

Arkansas Supermarket Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and 8 Injured

A police officer was injured in the attack at the Mad Butcher store in Fordyce, and the shooter was critically injured, the authorities said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sqDNGLW

Nathan Hare, 91, Dies; Founded the First Black Studies Program

Seeking to bring the ideas of Black power into the classroom — and coining the term “ethnic studies” — he clashed with a university as well as allies on the left. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/l13NGPT

Donald Sutherland, ‘M*A*S*H’ and ‘Hunger Games’ Star, Dies at 88

Never anyone’s idea of a heartthrob, he had a chameleonlike ability to be endearing in one role, menacing in another and just plain odd in a third. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0kT4bGV

Target Tests an A.I. Tool to Help Its Workers Aid Shoppers

The retailer is rolling out a chatbot to help workers answer questions from shoppers — and workers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ES7ckUe

Louisiana Requires Ten Commandments to Be Displayed in Every Public Classroom

A law signed by Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday makes the state the only one with such a mandate. Critics have vowed to mount a constitutional challenge. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8rWZEuX

Justin Timberlake Arrest Causes a Stir in the Hamptons

As the serene Hamptons village is overrun with news vans, the locals eat oysters and engage in some light media criticism. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1pzsCSu

Two Wildfires in New Mexico Burn Out of Control and Force Evacuations

Thousands of people were evacuated from Ruidoso and nearby areas as of Tuesday morning. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Xuj2igy

Roberto Gerosa Converted a Milan Woodshop into a Maximalist Home

The Italian architect and designer Roberto Gerosa has converted a disused wood shop into a live-work space where his imagination can run wild. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cQIKdhH

As N.B.A. TV Deal Nears, Warner Bros. Discovery Is on the Outside

The company’s TNT channel and the N.B.A. have long been inextricably linked, but that may end after next season. Plus, Charles Barkley is retiring. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jBFKQAS

More Than 80 Nations Back Talks to Ease Path to Peace in Ukraine

Meeting in Switzerland, world leaders backed a joint statement urging more diplomacy, but were divided on how to engage Russia. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/L1KZuGw

Maine Seeks Designs for a New State Flag

Maine is seeking design ideas before voters in November determine whether to adopt a new, more distinctive flag. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DSE5BF0

The F.B.I. Kept a File on My Father That Has Made His Family Proud

A secret file kept on my dad is now a reminder of a man who, even under pressure, stayed true to his beliefs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aP60vRO

Why Don’t We Talk About Periods?

From love and pride to discomfort and hate, 10 people describe their feelings about their own periods. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YHBFg28

Nick Mavar, ‘Deadliest Catch’ Star, Dies at 59

Mr. Mavar, who ran a fishing operation in Alaska, starred in the reality television show for 16 years and captained his own boat. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/K409Bi6

Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration’s Title IX Rules in 4 States

The ruling was the first salvo in a national legal battle over the new regulations, which extend stronger protections to L.G.B.T.Q. students. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/A8abHmR

Almost 20 Years After She Found Her Mother’s Body, a Cold Case Thaws

She was just a girl when her mother was stabbed to death in the Bronx. Now, an arrest based on DNA has brought her bittersweet relief. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nWB21CU

He Was ‘Mr. X’ Before a True Crime Podcast Stirred Investigators

In exploring a possible wrongful conviction, the podcast “Murder, etc.” mentioned an unsolved murder in Greenville County, S.C. It accidentally piqued a sheriff’s interest in a 50-year-old case. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/swjM2Ba

Fake News Still Has a Home on Facebook

Christopher Blair, a renowned “liberal troll” who posts falsehoods to Facebook, is having a banner year despite crackdowns by Facebook and growing competition from A.I. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QMEpZSA

A NYCHA Playground Ban on Outsiders Angers Upper West Side Neighbors

Signs put up at Wise Towers say the playground is only for residents. There have been tense encounters with some neighbors on the wealthy, liberal Upper West Side. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8vUuXiW

The Vaquita Porpoise Still Exists. Here’s the Latest Count.

Scientists and officials spent days at sea searching for vaquitas, shy porpoises threatened by fishing gear. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VzcWIHY

Can I Opt Out of Meta’s A.I. Scraping on Instagram and Facebook? Sort Of.

Social media users voiced worries about a move by Meta to use information from public Instagram and Facebook posts to train its A.I. But the scraping has already begun. Here’s what to know. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YCfUvla

Titan Submersible Investigation Declares Frightening Transcript a Fake

The federal team investigating the Titan disaster found that a detailed recounting of the craft’s descent was “made up.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VJmI1s5

Ukrainian Activist Traces Roots of War in ‘Centuries of Russian Colonization’

One Ukrainian researcher and podcaster is a leading voice in efforts to rethink Ukrainian-Russian relations through the prism of colonialism. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hr0ZwlG

Far Right Surges in European Parliament Elections, Early Data Shows

Voters in the European Union were expected to deliver gains to anti-immigrant, nationalist parties, challenging leaders in Germany and France. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TGNnmC

How to Get a Refund When Your Airline’s Wi-Fi Is Terrible

We compiled shortcuts and links for every big U.S. carrier — and some little-known tips that should make it easier to get your money back. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P23fhIx

What’s Next for the N.C.A.A. Dynasty That Just Won Its Fourth Straight Title

Oklahoma made college softball history with the first-ever four-peat in the Women’s College World Series. But pressure still remains. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/VXBMSxG

How England Players Reacted to the Coach’s Surprise Selections

Gareth Southgate left out several experienced players for this summer’s European Championship. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/S3xI6Az

When a Bank Rescinds a Job Offer Because It Canceled Your Credit Card

Last year, JPMorgan Chase wanted to pay Mansoor Shams a low-six-figure salary to work in a marketing role. Then it reviewed his account activity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CzntfcG

The Bird Flu Virus Adapted to Sea Mammals. It May Not Be Done Yet.

Huge die-offs of elephant seals occurred after the virus gained nearly 20 troublesome new mutations, scientists found. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/N3825oV

As Hunter Biden Stands Trial, a Republican Noise Machine Goes Silent

Republicans have gone after Hunter Biden for years, but his trial on gun charges undermines their views on gun rights and on a “weaponized” Justice Department. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/A2yPnUw

The Book Review Book Club: Discuss ‘Headshot,’ by Rita Bullwinkel, With Us

For The Book Review Podcast’s June book club, we’ll talk about “Headshot,” Rita Bullwinkel’s fierce and searching novel about the high-octane world of youth women’s boxing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/316CGQk

Traveling to Europe, Biden Will Find Both Solidarity and Isolation

The president leaves on Tuesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in France, where he will rally American allies in defense of Ukraine even as he defies them on the war in Gaza. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1HBriew

Hunter Biden’s Gun Case Goes to Trial

The president’s son is on trial in Wilmington, Del., on three charges that he lied about his drug use on a federal firearms application in 2018. The unusual prosecution carries stiff penalties: up to 25 years in prison and a $750,000 fine. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EDaw4iz

Intense Heat in Delhi Leaves Water in Short Supply

A heat wave has left water in short supply across India’s capital region. The poorest are left to crowd around tankers to get whatever they can. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MqvPXh5

Grilled Soy-Basted Chicken With Spicy Cashews, a Five-Star Reader Favorite

“I would love to leave a review, but I’m so busy swooning and drooling, I’m not sure I can concentrate.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vjk7aLQ

Elecciones en México: dos mujeres compiten para gobernar el país

La votación muy probablemente le otorgará la presidencia del país a una mujer por primera vez en su historia, lo que exhibe inmensos avances de género en la escena política de México. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/grhtRHj

In Waco, Texas, Learning to Surf in a Wave Pool

With consistent conditions, affordable prices and a friendly vibe, a wave pool in Waco, Texas, proved to be an ideal place for a beginner to find her footing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TY15qD3

After Biden’s Push for Truce, Netanyahu Calls Israel’s War Plans Unchanged

The timing of the remarks seemed to rebuff the president’s hopes for a speedy end to the war. But some analysts said the prime minister was aiming at domestic supporters, not the White House. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KjufiJ0

Democrats Push Biden to Make Trump’s Felonies a Top 2024 Issue

Interviews with dozens of Democrats reveal a party hungry to tell voters that Donald Trump’s conviction makes him unfit for office, and hopeful that President Biden will lead the way. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q6yADE4

Chad Daybell Should Get Death Penalty in ‘Doomsday’ Killings, Jury Finds

Chad Daybell was convicted on Thursday in the murders of his first wife and two children of his current spouse, Lori Vallow Daybell. The couple’s extreme beliefs drew attention to the case. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jr1L43y

Best New Historical Fiction

The days are long, but this summer’s bounty of historical fiction will remind you that the years are short. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4G8nSzr

Doug Ingle, the Voice of Iron Butterfly, Is Dead at 78

His biggest hit, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” was a 17-minute psychedelic journey that epitomized 1960s rock indulgence. But after just a few years in the limelight, he walked away. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EA2O7Iy

Trading Art for Politics, Former Uffizi Chief Runs for Mayor of Florence

Eike Schmidt, the former director of the Uffizi Galleries, is facing an uphill battle in his bid to become mayor, but he’s counting on his cultural clout to win. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hWIS5bd

OpenAI Says Russia and China Used Its A.I. in Covert Campaigns

Iran and an Israeli company also exploited the tools in online influence efforts, but none gained much traction, an OpenAI report said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/e5atoUC

How to Force Justices Alito and Thomas to Recuse Themselves in the Jan. 6 Cases

Can Justices Thomas and Alito really decide for themselves whether they can be impartial in cases related to Jan. 6? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BGohvgl

The Ingredient That Unites My Favorite Salads

A good salad can transport you, but the truly great ones all have one thing in common: plenty of cheese. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/01B5ONY

Take Down the Dams on Maine’s Kennebec River

Currently, the fish are blocked from their most important spawning tributary. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Hrcw9jo

Johnny Wactor, ‘General Hospital’ Actor, Reported Killed in Shooting in Los Angeles

Johnny Wactor was fatally shot when he interrupted a person who was stealing his vehicle’s catalytic converter, his mother told a news outlet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lyxrDfP

Teamsters Struggle to Unionize Amazon and FedEx Delivery Workers

The Teamsters union has made little headway in organizing workers at Amazon and FedEx despite wage and other gains it secured at UPS last year. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0Frvm24

Veteran Describes Grizzly Bear Attack as ‘Most Violent’ Experience Ever

Shayne Patrick Burke, a disabled veteran in the Army Reserve, said the attack was “the most violent” thing he had experienced, including being shot at. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LFNz5Ds

‘Furiosa’ Is a Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Dud

Memorial Day weekend ticket sales in North America are expected to total $125 million, down 40 percent from last year. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hFc7e14

Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

The movie about a sex worker, from the American filmmaker Sean Baker, took the top prize at a ceremony that also honored George Lucas. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FC26PgD

‘New Territory’ for Americans: Deadly Heat in the Workplace

Deaths are rising sharply, and the Biden administration is trying to respond. Its plan faces big hurdles. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KYlnp25

The Alito Family’s ‘Appeal to Heaven’

When it comes to Justice Alito, we’re in uncharted territory. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wEFJ6UT

Countries Fail to Agree on Treaty to Prepare the World for the Next Pandemic

Negotiators plan to ask for more time. Among the sticking points are equitable access to vaccines and financing to set up surveillance systems. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sNnLW1d

Taquería El Califa de León Went From Local Favorite to World Famous

Taquería El Califa de León, in Mexico City, became the first Mexican taco stand to win a Michelin star. Since then, it has been deluged with customers and fame. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LNjmFdr

U.C.L.A. Police Make First Arrest in Attack on Protest Encampment

Edan On, an 18-year-old, was charged with assault. The police said he beat pro-Palestinian protesters with a wooden pole. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IiKaFWO

Google AI Overviews Search Errors Cause Furor Online

The company’s latest A.I. search feature has erroneously told users to eat glue and rocks, provoking a backlash among users. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/I9jiTl6

ESA Euclid Telescope’s New Images Search Dark Universe

The European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope’s latest release shows off the device’s capabilities. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XVYqwfE

Border Deal Fails Again in the Senate as Democrats Seek Political Edge

Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, brought up the bill, seeking to remind voters that it is Republicans who have stood in the way of a solution to the chaos at the border. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rsuK4Bc

House Passes Measure to Repeal D.C. Noncitizen Voting Law

Fifty-two Democrats joined Republicans in favor of the legislation, which has little chance of enactment but offered the G.O.P. a chance to amplify Donald Trump’s false claims of widespread illegal voting by noncitizens. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8jbDycl

Hundreds Added to World War II Death Toll of a Small English Channel Island

A panel of academics said it found more conclusive evidence of how many people were killed during the Nazi occupation of Alderney, one of the Channel Islands in British territory. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IdWUrME

Kerry Kennedy Leads ‘Heart-Wrenching’ Campaign Against Her Brother’s White House Bid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sister has become the face of the Kennedy family effort to block his candidacy and re-elect President Biden. She has more at stake besides her relationship with her brother. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dbhB6Or

Four Lawmakers Denounce Plan to Ease Sanctions on Mining Executive

A White House proposal to allow the billionaire Dan Gertler to sell off his assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo sparks a bipartisan rebuke. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YBZUhad

Iran’s Next Leaders Face a Choice: Aggression or Caution

The question is whether the successors to the president and foreign minister will take a similar path by keeping slivers of communication open, and avoiding direct conflict with the United States. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1oKDFuS

After Raisi’s Death, Speculation Over Iran’s Next Supreme Leader Turns to Khamenei’s Son

Mojtaba Khamenei, 55, plays an influential role in the office of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and has fostered ties within the security apparatus. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z6JHzgo

In a House Race in N.H., a Famous Spouse, and a Traumatic Pregnancy

Maggie Tamposi Goodlander, the wife of the national security adviser, is navigating a personal landscape with little precedent in her run for Congress in New Hampshire. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nM3Y5ZO

Can Artificial Intelligence Make the PC Cool Again?

Microsoft, HP, Dell and others unveiled a new kind of laptop tailored to work with artificial intelligence. Analysts expect Apple to do something similar. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kC8Y4Kg

Congolese Army Says It Foiled a Coup Involving Americans

The U.S. ambassador said she was “very concerned” that Americans may have participated in what officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo called a failed coup attempt early Sunday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/L9FhR2b

U.S. to Withdraw All Troops From Niger by September

The announcement spells out the terms of a pullout that the Biden administration unveiled last month and comes after a military junta ousted Niger’s president last July. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xU86WjD

113-Year-Old Death Valley Salt Tram Tower Toppled by Driver Stuck in Mud

A traveler used the tower as an anchor to try to pull out a pickup that was stuck in mud at the national park in California. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Lt2wxk

Mexico City Has Long Thirsted for Water. The Crisis Is Worsening.

A system of dams and canals may soon be unable to provide water to one of the world’s largest cities, a confluence of unchecked growth, crumbling infrastructure and a changing climate. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/m56nOC0

The Night That Sotheby’s Was Crypto-Punked

The auction that was supposed to be an art world coming-out party for NFTs instead exposed the instability at the heart of the crypto world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ksFy3me

A Massive Media Decision Could Be in M.L.B.’s Future

Teams have always controlled their local broadcast rights. Some owners want to change that. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Ud4g8X2

Hochul Meets the Pope, and Reflects on Her Father and Irish Catholicism

At a climate change summit at the Vatican, Gov. Kathy Hochul positioned New York State as a leader in pursuing environmental goals, but also recalled her late father. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LI1miQX

35 Years Later, the Remains Known as ‘Chimney Doe’ Have a Name and a Face

A skeleton found in the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 has been identified, relaunching a police investigation that had been dormant for decades. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cOJbVDg

A France in Shock Confronts the Violence in Its Midst

The ruthless assault that freed a prisoner and set off a manhunt has turned attention to a multibillion-dollar drug trade fueling gang warfare. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/D0fmFVx

Biden Trails Polls of Arizona and Georgia Despite Billions in Investments

The states have been major beneficiaries of the Biden administration’s key economic policies, such as spending on infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pocKhPt

Your Money: Meeting Yourself Where You’re At

Whether you’re still in school, looking for a job or already working, we have some tips for you. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/b7artey

After Ill-Advised Shortcut, 2 Horses Are Rescued in a 5-Hour Mission

Nearly 50 people were needed to get the horses, Damascus and Beau, out of a swampy area and over a makeshift bridge during the rescue in Lebanon, Conn. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IkRCr1p

GameStop Stock Soars as Roaring Kitty Returns to Social Media

Keith Gill, the trader who helped turn the video game retailer into a high-flying “meme stock,” posted cryptic messages online after a three-year hiatus. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cC0s6B2

OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and Talks

Chatbots, image generators and voice assistants are gradually merging into a single technology with a conversational voice. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gcMitHo

Artichoke Carbonara, Slow-Roasted Salmon With Salsa Verde

Simply stunning dinners for a springtime Sunday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QyTu7Ag

At Art Auctions Market Seeks Its Footing After Stumbling Sales and a Hack at Christie’s

Speculation drove art prices to new heights during the pandemic, but declining sales and a cyberattack ignited new worries. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/45amOUx

Gov. Jim Justice Faces Heavy Business Debts as He Seeks Senate Seat

The Justice companies have long had a reputation for not paying their debts. But that may be catching up to them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/utjRCkg

Disabled Adults Shouldn’t Have to Pay This Price to Marry

Benefits programs force disabled adults who want to wed to choose between the support they need and the independence they deserve. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1IZVNlG

Transgender Athlete Ban in a Long Island County Is Struck Down in Court

A judge ruled that the Nassau County executive did not have the authority to ban transgender women from playing on women’s sports teams in county-owned facilities. The executive said he would appeal. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AXNwVO0

Paul Manafort, Trump’s Former Campaign Chairman, Returns to the Republican Arena

Eight years after helping Donald J. Trump get elected — and four years after being released from prison — the longtime political operative is back to help organize the G.O.P. convention. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sKcYDq4

Woman Made Her Home Inside a Grocery Store’s Rooftop Sign, Police Say

She had set up flooring, a computer and a coffee maker. The unidentified woman had been living in the store in Midland, Mich., for about a year, the authorities said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/M5SsmYx

Mary Wells Lawrence, High-Profile Advertising Pioneer, Dies at 95

She was the first woman to own and run a major national advertising agency. Her company, Wells Rich Greene, was best known for the “I ♥ NY” campaign. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9HotplE

A Severe Solar Storm Hitting Earth May Make Northern Lights: What to Know

Officials warned of potential blackouts or interference with navigation and communication systems this weekend, as well as northern lights as far south as Northern California or Alabama. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PalNLoh

‘We Still Have Hope’: Rescuers Race to Find Dozens Missing in South Africa Building Collapse

Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even as signs of life faded. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XGt8oe6

Homeowners Who Planned to Demolish Marilyn Monroe House Sue Los Angeles

The owners of the property where the actress lived and died accuse the city of engaging in “backroom machinations” to landmark her home and save it from demolition. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/u8KbO2Y

Workers Recall the Night Protesters Occupied Hamilton Hall

Maintenance workers had a firsthand view of how protesters seized the building, and wondered why the university failed to stop it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uN1s4PR

Olympic Flame Arrives in Marseille

The flame will be carried on a 79-day journey across France and its territories, culminating in Paris with the start of the Olympic Games on July 26. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DIRelEy

Macron Hosts Xi Jinping, China’s President, in the French Pyrenees

The French president took Xi Jinping to his childhood haunts high in the Pyrenees, hoping to forge a bond. If only the weather would have cooperated. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nemQf8B

How Bad Are Ultraprocessed Foods, Really?

They’re clearly linked to poor health. But scientists are only beginning to understand why. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/k1eYRFl

Here’s Why Stormy Daniels Was Ordered to Pay Trump in 2018

Stormy Daniels sued Donald J. Trump for defamation and lost. Her lawyer wound up in prison for stealing from her. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dgBTrqY

Assaults on German Politicians Raise Election-Year Worries

Recent attacks came to a head on Friday when a victim was left with broken bones. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose Social Democrats have been a target, denounced the attacks as a threat to democracy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VPwfNjy

How Bad Are Ultraprocessed Foods, Really?

They’re clearly linked to poor health. But scientists are only beginning to understand why. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/F7JMdBy

Candidates for Federal Office Can Raise Unlimited Funds for Ballot Measures

A decision by the Federal Election Commission would allow the Biden and Trump campaigns to raise money for outside groups pushing ballot measures. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bcA9ZHM

Laurent Cantet, Whose Films Explored France’s Undersides, Dies at 63

His acclaimed “The Class” walked a provocative line between documentary and fiction. In that film and others, he explored the inescapable traps of late-stage capitalism. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/veHAOGL

Sweet Tea-Brined Roast Chicken for Sunday Supper

With horseradish-Cheddar tuna melts and vegan tantanmen for the coming week. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fBykL0l

As States Resist Federal Gender Rules, Schools Are Caught in the Middle

Conservative state governments are forbidding school districts from doing what the Department of Education says they must, under new Title IX regulations on students’ gender identity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Qrnk4DB

Mississippi’s First Serious Bid to Expand Medicaid Collapses

State lawmakers failed to reach a compromise, dashing hopes of extending largely free health care to most low-income residents and supporting struggling rural hospitals. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Nj6dlat