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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