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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