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Your Monday Briefing: Civilians in Donetsk Are Urged to Evacuate

Also, Nancy Pelosi heads to Singapore and global issues challenge Latin America’s rising left. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/npV3zyC via IFTTT

Tomato Mode

Fresh summer tomatoes lend themselves beautifully to some exceptional no-cook and low-cook meals. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Xy83eE1 via IFTTT

Is America Stuck in a Gerontocracy?

Michelle Cottle and David Brooks on what we really mean when we talk about age in politics. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LYSx3wO via IFTTT

A Town’s Housing Crisis Exposes a ‘House of Cards’

In the Idaho resort area of Sun Valley, there are so few housing options that many workers are resorting to garages, campers and tents. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fyM2Epo via IFTTT

As India Bans Disposable Plastic, Tamil Nadu Offers Lessons

Tamil Nadu’s relative success in outlawing single-use plastic is due largely to relentless policing. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/l98i4YD via IFTTT

You Want to Clean Up the House? Same Here

How to improve the House of Representatives. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2wIx3kQ via IFTTT

Eavesdropping, Worms and Outrageous Fortune

Our critic recommends old and new books. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/N7XpnUY via IFTTT

How to Find the One

After swooning at the interracial couple in “Bend It Like Beckham,” she knew how she wanted her romantic life to unfold. But the future had other plans. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pDa7iP3 via IFTTT

Stopping wildfires before they start

The Amazon is burning at its fastest pace in over a decade. Meet one scientist who’s trying to reverse the trend. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/z8KuhpN via IFTTT

How Have You Been Dealing With Extreme Weather in the U.S.?

We want to hear from you. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/v0Ieoka via IFTTT

Followers of Iraqi Cleric Occupy Parliament Again, Demanding Reforms

Unable to form a government 10 months after elections, Iraq has been roiled by the street protests of the nationalist cleric Moktada al-Sadr, who withdrew from the government but again seeks to influence it. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/oZ53B76 via IFTTT

Biden Tests Positive for Covid Again in ‘Rebound’ Case

The president tested positive on Saturday morning and will once again isolate, though his symptoms have not come back, the White House physician said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fyBUmOz via IFTTT

Julianna Peña vs. Amanda Nunes: U.F.C. Battle of Toddler Moms

Years ago, the U.F.C. excluded women. The contestants in Saturday’s title bout, Julianna Peña and Amanda Nunes, are proud to be fighters and mothers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xk5LgM3 via IFTTT

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

Our TV critic recommends a new vacation mystery, a fabulous tween show and a time-travel drama to scratch the “Stranger Things” itch. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gwaANnJ via IFTTT

To 9/11 Families, Saudi-Backed Golf Event Is ‘Another Atrocity’

The families are furious that former President Donald J. Trump once blamed Saudi Arabia for the terrorist attacks, but is now allowing his golf course to be used for its LIV Golf event. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Cb4fpw7 via IFTTT

How to Navigate a ‘Quarterlife’ Crisis

The generation entering adulthood now faces novel, sometimes debilitating, challenges. Experts offer tools to navigate a “quarterlife crisis.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gmC53vz via IFTTT

Ricardo Cruciani, Pain Doctor, Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Patients

Ricardo Cruciani was known as a gifted neurologist. But Manhattan prosecutors said he took advantage of his patients’ chronic pain. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kEML0J6 via IFTTT

How Do Workers’ Wages Relate to Inflation?

Why workers’ pay has become central to inflation debates. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BO7KXTV via IFTTT

Treasury Secretary Yellen Said the U.S. Economy Was Transitioning to ‘Steady, Sustainable’ Growth

Speaking at a news conference, Ms. Yellen said that she did not believe the U.S. was in a recession from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/b4zTPED via IFTTT

2016 Campaign Looms Large as Justice Dept. Pursues Jan. 6 Inquiry

Top officials at the department and the F.B.I. appear intent on avoiding any errors that could taint the current investigation or provide ammunition for a backlash. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/czP5VAv via IFTTT

How to Get a Monkeypox Vaccine in N.Y.C.

More doses are set to arrive in the city and become available to people at risk for the disease. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/16S2CJz via IFTTT

Five-Year-Old L.A. Times Investigation Becomes the Talk of the Town

A recent book by a reporter from the newspaper has ignited debate about how an explosive article he helped write in 2017 was handled by editors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Il0USW3 via IFTTT

There Are Holes on the Ocean Floor. Scientists Don’t Know Why.

Similar openings on the sea floor were first spotted 18 years ago along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Their origins remain unknown. Scientists are asking the public for their thoughts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/H2zbqwO via IFTTT

The Final Frontier Soon May No Longer Belong to All of Us

Russia and the U.S. both threaten international norms in outer space. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/myasv4z via IFTTT

Biden says Senate bill will fight inflation and bring down cost of living.

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Phyo Zeya Thaw, Burmese Pro-democracy Rapper, 41, Is Executed

The hip-hop star became a democracy activist in military-ruled Myanmar, and then a lawmaker. After the latest military coup, he joined the resistance, and was hanged for it. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/BIxeOnD via IFTTT

Trump Embraces LIV Golf, Backing a New Saudi Strategy

After decades of failure and rejection in sports, the former president’s New Jersey course will host a LIV Golf tournament this weekend, but the event is not simply about the golf. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0ztw59O via IFTTT

Protesters Storm Iraqi Parliament

No lawmakers were present when the demonstrators, who were mostly followers of the Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr, were in the building. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/VKOw71Z via IFTTT

What companies are saying about inflation and recession risks.

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Could Trump Face Criminal Charges?

One of the last federal prosecutors to lead an investigation into Donald Trump discussed the challenges of bringing charges against him in the Jan. 6 case. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/olVxshn via IFTTT

F.T.C. Sues to Block Meta Virtual Reality Deal as It Confronts Big Tech

The move is a potential blow to Meta’s metaverse efforts and signals a shift in how the Federal Trade Commission is approaching tech deals. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FvrHZJ via IFTTT

How Did a Man Accused of Attacking Lee Zeldin Go Free Without Bail?

The decision to release the suspect was seen by some Democrats as a ploy to fuel Mr. Zeldin’s anti-crime campaign as he runs for governor of New York. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UGOVDqX via IFTTT

Tunisians Approve New Constitution That Undercuts Democracy

The charter, passed in a referendum, cements the almost absolute power that President Kais Saied seized over the past year, when he has ruled mostly by decree. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/eR4sCb3 via IFTTT

Horrific Conditions, and a Cover-Up, at Federal Prison in Atlanta

The conditions at the prison, while extreme, reflect wider problems in the Bureau of Prisons’ sprawling network of 122 facilities housing about 158,000 inmates. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nVJdGZl via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: The E.U. Agrees to Curb Its Gas Consumption

Also, the I.M.F. warns of a global recession and U.S. concern for Taiwan grows. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/p1RUTV6 via IFTTT

U.S. Authors Dominate Booker Prize Nominees

Six of the 13 writers in contention for the prestigious British literary award are from the United States, with novelists from Britain, Ireland and Zimbabwe also on the list. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1gw6X0y via IFTTT

English Is Messy. Do I Have to Spell It Out?

Whither our aspirational Esperanto. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MAKhLmY via IFTTT

Paul Sorvino: A Voluble Man Who Excelled as a Brick of a Mobster

The actor may be best known for “Goodfellas,” but he almost bailed on it because the character of the underboss Paulie Cicero was so difficult to pin down. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Qr97upq via IFTTT

Eggplant Five Ways

Gain confidence cooking this summer icon with these essential techniques. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Kug0zAY via IFTTT

Kushner Says He Was Treated for Thyroid Cancer While in White House

In a memoir to be published next month, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law wrote that he wanted the diagnosis and treatment kept quiet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VHnAmr8 via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing: Pope Apologizes to Canada’s Indigenous People

Also, Myanmar executes four activists and China extends its reach in Africa. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/mJr9ZDE via IFTTT

The Politics of Litigation May Be Changing

For years it was mainly Democrats who used the courts to force social change. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/j0iCLVH via IFTTT

Woman Is Shot and Arrested After Opening Fire at Dallas Love Field

The shooting sent travelers scrambling for cover inside the airport, but no other injuries were reported, the authorities said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uco8iVG via IFTTT

Have You Been Reinfected With Covid?

We’re looking for advice on getting through an infection. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jEw59eH via IFTTT

Bob Rafelson, Director of ‘Five Easy Pieces,’ Dies at 89

A central figure in the New Hollywood movement, he was also the co-creator of the TV pop group the Monkees and featured it in a movie, “Head.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7CYOJTP via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: Russia Seeks Support in Africa

Also, the W.H.O. declares monkeypox a global emergency and China launches a rocket into space. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/xueMjyI via IFTTT

Can Fashion Influencers Persuade Us to Consume Less? A Times Virtual Event

Join Vanessa Friedman on July 28 as she explores how popular culture and the influencer economy might shift the industry toward responsible fashion. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OAQBGJj via IFTTT

We Can’t Afford Not to Prosecute Trump

He will never willingly walk away from the presidency. It was the greatest grift of his life. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/L93sE0q via IFTTT

Russia Tells Famine-Fearing Africa It’s Not to Blame for Food Shortage

Badly needed grain has been piling up in Ukrainian ports since Moscow invaded, but Russia’s top diplomat is in Africa saying the West is to blame. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/g10aVkD via IFTTT

Eggplant Five Ways

Gain confidence cooking this summer icon with these essential techniques. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/F6HCh98 via IFTTT

What’s the Most Unusual Place You Have Ever Gone on a Date?

Share your story with the Modern Love Podcast, and you may be featured in a future episode. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6E3T1Ap via IFTTT

Suspect in Zeldin Attack Is Arrested on Federal Charge

The suspect, who had been released without bail shortly after the Thursday attack on Representative Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York governor, will be held pending a hearing next week. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bt7cm1r via IFTTT

On the Docket: Atlanta v. Trumpworld

Eighteen months into a criminal investigation of election interference by Donald J. Trump and his allies, a Georgia prosecutor is beginning to show the broad contours of her inquiry. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ii1XUxO via IFTTT

Why Trump Is Weakening

Ron DeSantis and the Jan. 6 committee are exposing the limits of his grievance strategy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0TfQJBp via IFTTT

There Are 100 People in America With Way Too Much Power

Here’s how to put them in their place. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DrQz2RK via IFTTT

Vince McMahon Retires Amid W.W.E. Board Investigation

The company’s leader for 40 years, he was under scrutiny after a report of a $3 million settlement with an employee. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cla5iGL via IFTTT

Satellite Photos Show Lake Mead Water Levels Dangerously Low

New satellite images of the reservoir, a critical source of water for 25 million people, reveal dangerously low water levels. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/S3wTUoF via IFTTT

The Myth of the Good Trump Official

It’s good some are testifying. They’re still culpable. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9LvlwAj via IFTTT

Draghi’s Fall Reverberates Beyond Italy

The downfall of Italy’s prime minister has raised concerns across Europe about the power of populist movements and whether they will erode unity against Russian aggression. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8NrsI0h via IFTTT

We Are Retired Generals and Admirals. Trump’s Actions on Jan. 6 Were a Dereliction of Duty.

A civilian leader’s misuse of the military could imperil one of the foundations of American democracy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/74puISj via IFTTT

What Would a Climate Emergency Mean? Here Are 4 Key Points.

As 100 million Americans swelter under heat warnings, the president is considering whether to invoke special powers to address climate change. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aNch49l via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: Ukraine Launches a Southern Counteroffensive

Also, President Biden tests positive for Covid and Europe’s central bank raises its rates. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/deJk2cD via IFTTT

First Polio Case in Nearly a Decade Is Detected in New York State

An adult who lives in Rockland County was infected by someone who received the oral polio vaccine, which is no longer used in the United States, officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/82WAFuv via IFTTT

ECB Surprises With Big Rate Rise, Its First in 11 Years

Policymakers are trying to slow soaring inflation while avoiding a recession among the countries that use the euro. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gVaXWpc via IFTTT

A Painful Deadline Nears as Colorado River Reservoirs Run Critically Low

The federal government has told states to agree on urgent water cuts to ensure dams can keep generating power. Researchers say reductions once considered “unthinkable” may be necessary in the long term. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZQBadH1 via IFTTT

Inflation Is Bad, But Unemployment Is Far Worse

The case for moving cautiously with interest rates. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OMDmyTH via IFTTT

Turkish Warplanes Strike Iraq Resort, Killing at Least 8, Officials Say

The attack came in a region that Turkey targets because Kurdish militants take refuge there, in a new flaring of regional tensions. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/sqBU4lj via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: Russia Expands Its Territorial Ambitions

Also, Sri Lanka elected a new leader and Britain narrowed its prime minister race to two candidates. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/l5n7dzQ via IFTTT

In Argentina, a Battle Over Gender-Inclusive Language in Classrooms

The city of Buenos Aires banned gender-neutral language in schools, reigniting off a debate that is reverberating across the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BAFKRNH via IFTTT

Uvalde Superintendent Recommends Firing School Police Chief

Chief Pete Arredondo has been criticized for a delay of more than an hour in entering the classroom where a gunman had fatally wounded 19 students and two teachers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tTZLQHz via IFTTT

London Shows How Unprepared Northern Cities Are for a Warmer World

As the heat wave rolled out, it left behind fears about how Northern European cities can cope with extreme weather driven by global warming. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ep5lo8I via IFTTT

Here’s a secret about your neighbors

Many of us avoid talking about climate change because it feels so controversial. In fact, research shows that your neighbors are probably thinking about it, too. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PfpLFA5 via IFTTT

How to Keep Your Dog or Cat Cool and Safe During a Heat Wave

Extreme temperatures pose particular dangers to furry friends. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/iRIGK5E via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: Putin Visits Iran

Also, a banking scandal disrupts China and Spain debates a wind farm off its coast. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/SR27Vqv via IFTTT

Scenes of Devastation Emerge From a Fire-Ravaged Southwestern France

Two wildfires have ravaged nearly 80 square miles of forests, forcing 37,000 people to evacuate. The flames were fanned by a heat wave also feeding blazes in Greece, Portugal and Spain. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CWK5Gnr via IFTTT

‘Law & Order’ Crew Member Is Fatally Shot at Brooklyn Film Location

The man, who was enforcing parking restrictions on a Greenpoint block before filming began on Tuesday, was sitting in a car when he was killed by a lone gunman. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AxgQkvh via IFTTT

Inflation: A Revolution of Falling Expectations

Surprising hints that this may turn out OK. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xwXjTks via IFTTT

What’s Behind Europe’s Heat Waves?

This year’s scorching weather is in keeping with a trend. Scientists say a number of factors, including changes in the jet stream, are in play. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0rew6hl via IFTTT

Georgia Congressman Jody Hice Subpoenaed in Trump Inquiry

Representative Jody Hice has been one of the most vocal proponents of false claims that Donald J. Trump won the 2020 presidential election. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wZbQul7 via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing: Hot Weather Grips Britain

Also, floods batter Australia and Japan’s leader forms his own legacy. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/KcYZng7 via IFTTT

Biden’s Fist Bump With the Saudi Prince

President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia; Merrick Garland and Donald Trump; the erased Secret Service texts; political changes; Columbia unranked. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WGXtrsV via IFTTT

The Unraveling of an Award-Winning Documentary

The director of “Sabaya,” about Yazidi women who had been sexually enslaved by ISIS, says that he wasn’t present for a key scene and that he substituted footage. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4sV2btm via IFTTT

Imran Khan Dominates Punjab Vote, Deepening Pakistan Turmoil

Mr. Khan’s political party won 15 of the 20 seats in the country’s most populous province, which has often served as a bellwether for national politics. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/2UzOpEA via IFTTT

Business Updates: Takeaways From Big Banks’ Quarterly Financial Reports

Profits were lower than they were a year ago, but data showed consumers were still spending and borrowing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Hm6arbW via IFTTT

Modern Love Podcast: A Mother’s Secret

He always thought his father was the only one at fault. Until one day, deep into adulthood, his mother asked him if they could go on a walk. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ojmR153 via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: In Mideast, Biden Eyes China and Russia

Also, a heat wave is sweeping across Europe and Egypt is jailing political prisoners. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/DHAT6dk via IFTTT

Gerald Shargel, Criminal Defense Lawyer for the Mob, Dies at 77

He coupled legal scholarship with courtroom wit to decimate the prosecution’s cases against Mafia bosses. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sUWupjH via IFTTT

Has remote work changed your relationships with colleagues?

Tell us about your experience with work friendships when you’re not in the office. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/znsCXe5 via IFTTT

Jak Knight, Known for the Netflix Series ‘Big Mouth,’ Dies at 28

Mr. Knight, who had been a successful stand-up comedian for several years, was also a writer for the ABC sitcom “Black-ish.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OwnEcTs via IFTTT

Cameron Smith Wins the 150th British Open at St. Andrews

The Australian, who tied for third at the Masters in April, overtook Rory McIlroy with a brilliant final round to capture his first major championship. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9ETys3R via IFTTT

‘Elvis’ vs. Elvis

How much do fantasy and imagination play into how we remember pop culture heroes? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AxBrE4b via IFTTT

Summery Marinated Vegetables

Grilled and raw vegetables shine when they soak in deliciously seasoned oils and vinegars. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CwAMJbQ via IFTTT

The Tech Magic That Unleashed Your Best

Our readers tell us about the surprising ways in which tech has helped them discover new worlds. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/S59DOBG via IFTTT

Ask a Flight Attendant About Flying Now

Whether you have travel anxieties or you’re just curious about what really goes on behind the curtain, you can finally get your questions answered. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/87wR2Fa via IFTTT

David Dalton, Rock Writer Who Lived the Scene, Dies at 80

An early writer for Rolling Stone, he traveled in the same circles as the Beatles, Janis Joplin and other stars, witnessing and documenting a time of cultural transformation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UwrTPE0 via IFTTT

What It Means to See America in Person

Trading the online nation for the open road. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YWJDpqK via IFTTT

As Biden Reaches Out to Mideast Dictators, His Eyes Are on China and Russia

Looking to make Moscow pay for its Ukraine war, and box China out of Mideast tech deals, the U.S. president tries to fall back on old Gulf alliances. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/X0MYtFI via IFTTT

Elon Musk Responds to Twitter’s Lawsuit Over $44 Billion Deal

Mr. Musk formally responded to Twitter’s attempt to force him to buy the company, arguing that there was no reason to hurry the case. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HmsJqV4 via IFTTT

Are Middlemen Really Profit-Making Parasites?

Or do they make our lives easier? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hNJGZrV via IFTTT

Biden’s Mideast Message: Good News for Israel, Small Steps for Palestinians

To Israelis, President Biden’s visit was mostly a source of celebration of growing ties with Arab countries. For the Palestinians, Mr. Biden brought funding and sympathy — but no long-term plans. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/rVRS4dJ via IFTTT

House Passes Two Bills Seeking to Ensure Access to Abortion

Neither piece of legislation has the votes to advance in the Senate, but Democrats intend them to draw clear lines on the issue for the midterm elections. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cI2n68m via IFTTT

The U.S. Has a New Crisis Hotline: 988. Is It Prepared for a Surge in Calls?

The United States is rolling out a reimagined suicide prevention number to address a national mental health crisis. But funding and staffing issues have left some questioning whether it’s ready. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Jrvj05Y via IFTTT

In an era of alphabet soup diplomacy, Biden is adding ingredients.

Unsettled times have brought a proliferation of new clusters of various countries, and the acronyms that come with them. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/WnxMyrY via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: Sri Lanka’s President Resigns

Plus President Biden treads carefully in Israel and Italy’s government nears collapse. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/3UEirak via IFTTT

The Webb Telescope Restored (Some of) My Faith in Humanity

The machine that’s a low-key a triumph of the human spirit. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Sizo1ab via IFTTT

Ex-Iranian Official Convicted by Swedish Court for Prison Executions

Swedish prosecutors pursued the case against the official, Hamid Noury, for crimes in his homeland, and he was sentenced to life for his role in the 1988 deaths of thousands of opposition members. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/q9bHt1s via IFTTT

Sri Lanka’s President Resigns After Months of Protest

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka submitted his resignation by email from Singapore. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/ZMb6gq2 via IFTTT

Ex-Iranian Official Convicted by Swedish Court for Prison Executions

Swedish prosecutors pursued the case against the official, Hamid Noury, for crimes in his homeland, and he was sentenced to life for his role in the 1988 deaths of thousands of opposition members. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/9V1zQHo via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: Sri Lanka’s Leader Flees

Plus President Biden visits Israel, and negotiations continue over Ukraine’s blocked grain. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/kN0a7vV via IFTTT

Chaos Engulfs Sri Lanka as Protesters Demand Ouster of Interim Leader

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled, protesters angered by an economic meltdown overran the interim leader’s offices, and it was unclear who, if anyone, was in charge. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FA1v89M via IFTTT

President Flees Sri Lanka, Leaving Political and Economic Chaos

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled, protesters angered by an economic meltdown overran the interim leader’s offices, and it was unclear who, if anyone, was in charge. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/FA1v89M via IFTTT

To Fight Book Banning, Support Librarians

Librarians respond to book bans. Also: The Jan. 6 hearing; a Supreme Court test; anti-abortion states; homelessness in California; acting for change locally. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xZjYMmI via IFTTT

Sunak Takes the Lead to Replace Johnson as U.K. Prime Minister

The former chancellor of the Exchequer led a pack of candidates after the first round, while an obscure trade minister surprised in second place. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OnIiHDE via IFTTT

Wave of Repression Spreads in Iran Against Artists and Dissidents

Three filmmakers were arrested, as well as a politician and several family members of people killed in anti-government protests. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/ngIlZEs via IFTTT

Alex Murdaugh Is Expected to Be Charged With Killing Wife and Son, Lawyer Says

Mr. Murdaugh, who comes from a powerful legal family in rural South Carolina, has already faced a wave of fraud and theft charges since the killings last summer. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/s6tyaS4 via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: Extreme Heat Grips China

Plus the conviction of an ailing Hong Kong activist and President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming trip to Iran. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/wzqtBag via IFTTT

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Images Are Extraordinary

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope images are extraordinary. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3Aa09xq via IFTTT

U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader in Syria Killed in Drone Strike

The attack was the latest in a series of American operations against ISIS and Al Qaeda in Syria. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U6nBEAL via IFTTT

U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader in Syria Killed in Drone Strike

The attack was the latest in a series of American operations against ISIS and Al Qaeda in Syria. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/U6nBEAL via IFTTT

Surrounded by Survivors of Gun Violence, Biden Calls for More Action

The White House event was briefly interrupted by a protester, who demanded stronger efforts from Washington to restrict guns. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/a68vLsX via IFTTT

The Power of a Casual Check-in Text

New research says most of us underestimate the power of the casual check-in. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YlaT1pI via IFTTT

Webb Space Telescope: How to Watch Biden and NASA’s Image Reveal

From the White House on Monday, humanity will gets its first glimpse of what the observatory in space has been seeing — a cluster of galaxies. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JLtVMOo via IFTTT

Greg Robinson Fixed NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, Reluctantly

Gregory Robinson was enjoying another job when NASA persuaded him to take on an enormous astronomy project that was billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/faYGg4X via IFTTT

What Is Delaware’s Court of Chancery and Its Role in Elon Musk’s Twitter Deal?

If Twitter sues Mr. Musk to force a sale of the company, the case is likely to end up at a 230-year-old court in Delaware. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4DLVY9k via IFTTT

The Rajapaksa Family Promised Sri Lanka Prosperity, but Brought Destitution

The Rajapaksas fall, and take Sri Lanka with them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1DnMdpV via IFTTT

New York’s Top Judge, Janet DiFiore, to Step Down

Judge Janet DiFiore, after more than six years on the court, and whose legacy includes a sweeping opinion on gerrymandering, will leave her post at the end of August. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/N8Ruft0 via IFTTT

Roe Is Dead. How Will Democrats and the G.O.P. Evolve Without It?

Michelle Goldberg and Ross Douthat on what comes next for Democrats and Republicans. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xuAofmn via IFTTT

Local climate action

In the absence of national climate measures in the United States, how much can be done at the local level? Our reporters talk about the opportunities and barriers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9MdnZJp via IFTTT

The president has not been heard from since protesters overran his residence, fueling questions about who is in charge.

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Biden to Make First Visit as President to Israel and Saudi Arabia

On his first trip to the region since taking office, President Biden will begin in Israel, which has been building relations with Arab nations. He will also make a stop in Saudi Arabia. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sC2VgNn via IFTTT

Embattled Leaders in Hiding, Sri Lankans Ask: What’s Next?

Protesters in Sri Lanka roamed the halls and grounds of power without challenge as they waited to see who would take the reins of their economically devastated country. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/ZrYws5p via IFTTT

Invisibility, a Hippo and Antiques

Our critic recommends old and new books. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OJvCaDX via IFTTT

Papaya King, a Hot Dog Pioneer on the Upper East Side, Faces a Possible End

The original Papaya King created the city’s signature combo of franks and tropical fruit juices. But a demolition plan could finish its decades-long reign. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oqPEnyk via IFTTT

What Sparked the Protests in Sri Lanka?

Acute shortages have meant that medicines can’t be transported and fresh produce from farms can’t make it to cities. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/pAaI8Gk via IFTTT

Modern Love Podcast: ‘Do It, I Dare You.’

Step inside the secret, beautiful world of a nanny in New York City and his tiny companion. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1fVMJLS via IFTTT

Eating Well in the Great Outdoors

Cold noodle salads, recipes for camping vegans and cooking out of a cooler. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Zd1W0Nn via IFTTT

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister to Resign Amid Protests

Ranil Wickremesinghe, who had been in office only since May, said he would resign. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/mSyuGAl via IFTTT

Bill J. Allen, Alaska Businessman at the Center of Scandal, Dies at 85

He was one of the state’s most powerful figures, but his extensive corruption schemes brought him down — and took several politicians with him. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fZN7bI3 via IFTTT

Air Pollution Kills 10 Million People a Year. Why Do We Accept That as Normal?

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Russia Votes to Shut Down Last U.N. Aid Route Into Syria

Millions of Syrians whose lives have already been shattered by more than a decade of war may be left without food, medicine and other supplies. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/o1unpRv via IFTTT

Man Who Used a Homemade Gun Admits to Killing Abe, Police Say

In a country with tight gun laws and little violence, the killing of the former prime minister left many in stunned disbelief. “It’s so un-Japanese.” from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/ehQfK2S via IFTTT

Boris Johnson Leaves a Mixed Legacy With His Brexit Gambit

Departure from E.U. is a clear negative for the U.K. economy, but it could have been worse. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eLGuoDS via IFTTT

Border Patrol Agents Face Disciplinary Action for Treatment of Migrants

The move came after a monthslong internal investigation found that agents had used “unnecessary” force against migrants at the border in Del Rio, Texas, in September. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gI5Nimw via IFTTT

The U.S. May Be Losing the Fight Against Monkeypox, Scientists Say

Longstanding weaknesses in the public health system are giving the virus a chance to become entrenched. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hrYEI8u via IFTTT

Sandra Douglass Morgan Is Hired As Raiders Team President

Reeling from scandal and the exodus of team executives, the Las Vegas Raiders hired Sandra Douglass Morgan as their president. She is the first Black woman to hold the role in N.F.L. history. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/x7Gf2pA via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: Boris Johnson Plans to Resign

Also, Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian drug charges and Beijing has a new Covid strategy. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/RWp2Z9b via IFTTT

How Weight Lifting Can Help Heal Trauma

Everyone knows that weight lifting increases physical strength. But, for some, it can give psychological power, too. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SCDpwMZ via IFTTT

The Nihilism of the Minions

The latest hit children’s movie is nearly devoid of artistic and moral value. Are we OK with that? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cCa29ew via IFTTT

No. 2 Theranos Executive Found Guilty of 12 Counts of Fraud

Ramesh Balwani, who helped his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Holmes lead the failed blood testing start-up, was convicted on Thursday. They will likely be sentenced together. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/t0wpzGA via IFTTT

Ethnic Killings in Ethiopia Add to Crisis

Allegations of a second recent ethnic massacre in the restive region of Oromia further destabilize a country already coping with civil war in a northern region. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oOKps8d via IFTTT

A Year After President’s Murder, Haitians Keep Waiting to Hit Rock Bottom

In the year since President Jovenel Moïse was killed, the country’s despair has deepened. Gangs now vie with the government for control. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/g7Cmfhw via IFTTT

South Dakota’s Derecho Brings Green Sky and Strong Winds

Meteorologists recorded winds of up to 99 miles per hour in parts of the state, with minor damage reported. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/x2eFNfC via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: War Displaces Millions of Ukrainians

Also, Boris Johnson battles to keep his job and Europe labels gas and nuclear energy “green.” from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/3y7MF94 via IFTTT

Who Could Lead the Conservative Party if Boris Johnson Resigns?

A small group is stepping to center stage as Britain’s political crisis intensifies, including the rival Boris Johnson beat last time. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6W9xosB via IFTTT

Fed officials, spooked by data, fretted in June about inflation becoming entrenched.

Central bankers raised rates by the most since 1994 last month, and minutes from the gathering explained their logic. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gOWTxS1 via IFTTT

Is gas green?

Climate advocates are warning against a European proposal to subsidize the fossil fuel. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UlGZKSX via IFTTT

The Jumbled Dream of U.S. Chips

It’s even harder now to understand what the U.S. wants to accomplish with its computer chip plans. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MIOCjnL via IFTTT

Sharks Hire Mike Grier as N.H.L.’s First Black General Manager

Two days before the annual draft, Grier takes over a team in transition: San Jose missed the past three postseasons and recently fired its coach. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dTXrAM3 via IFTTT

What We Know About the Highland Park Shooting Victims

A seventh person died on Tuesday. More than 30 people were wounded. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pHSNn1u via IFTTT

7 Trump Allies Subpoenaed in Georgia Criminal Investigation

Rudy Giuliani, Lindsey Graham, John Eastman and several others in the former president’s orbit were subpoenaed in the election meddling inquiry. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/l1xqepM via IFTTT

Palestinian Outrage After U.S. Says Journalist Was Killed by Accident

The U.S. government said Shireen Abu Akleh was likely hit by a bullet fired from Israeli military lines in the occupied West Bank, but unintentionally, fueling claims that Washington isn’t impartial. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/j2gxfd3 via IFTTT

Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Soldiers for ‘Incredible Heroism’

“They went far above and beyond the call of duty,” the president said as he bestowed America’s highest military honor upon four recipients. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/r9oFydv via IFTTT

NYC First-Date Ideas for Everyone

Eliminating wild-card factors, embracing the daylight date and more tips. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KZ7wYh2 via IFTTT

Zhang Sizhi, Lawyer Who Defended Chinese Dissidents, Dies at 94

He shed tears over the challenge of defending clients in a system stacked against them. But even in defeat, admirers said, he set a lasting example. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/DyYdEpw via IFTTT

Pope Francis Dispels Rumors He’s About to Retire

Benedict’s exit changed expectations that the papacy would always be a lifetime assignment, fueling speculation the current pope has tried to push away. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/y9brkNv via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing: A Mass Shooting Near Chicago

Plus Russia regroups in the east and China arrests a mysterious tycoon. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/9L60tfi via IFTTT

The Nick Kyrgios Show, Also Known as Wimbledon, Gets Another Encore

Kyrgios, the big, talented Australian, has taken over Wimbledon with his antics and psychological warfare. It’s working. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rBR8Ug0 via IFTTT

Nazi Tapes Provide a Chilling Sequel to the Eichmann Trial

Sixty years after the execution of Adolf Eichmann, the logistics chief of the Holocaust, an Israeli documentary airs his confessions in his own voice. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NzpikGt via IFTTT

‘This Really Changes Things’: Three Opinion Writers on Cassidy Hutchinson’s Jan. 6 Testimony

Bret Stephens and Michelle Cottle answer the question: Should Trump be indicted? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oE8YCyZ via IFTTT

Epic Tacos

We can’t think of a better recipe for a day off than Pati Jinich’s take on Sonoran carne asada tacos. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UbSRuQ9 via IFTTT

An Israeli Soccer Team’s Success Puts Its Arab Village on the Map

Established in 2016, Maccabi Bnei Reineh is the talk of Israel’s top division after completing a quick rise. Its founders say its presence represents something far more important. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Teu68op via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: Russia Seizes Lysychansk

Plus a heat wave engulfs Japan and transgender activists in Pakistan debate protections. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/5HsQdJS via IFTTT

Women’s Euros Offer a Soccer Free-for-All

England will be expecting to win its first major women’s title on home soil this summer. But the field is deep, and filled with contenders. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HKTli7U via IFTTT

Several Dead in Denmark After Shooting in Copenhagen Mall

The police said that one person was in custody but that it was too early to suggest a motive for the shooting, which happened at the Field’s shopping center on Sunday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qC7ihZt via IFTTT

Justice Department Braces for Rise in Violent Crime

Top officials at the department met with prosecutors and the local police in Philadelphia in an effort to help cities prepare for a hot-weather crime wave marked by the Fourth of July. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IjQHEkr via IFTTT

Thousands of Flights Are Delayed or Canceled as July 4 Travel Kicks Off

Airlines, dealing with bad weather and staffing shortages, struggle to keep up with high demand over the July 4 weekend. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DY96xeR via IFTTT

The Federal Government Subsidizes Abortions. Will That Last?

Individuals can often use health insurance or flexible spending accounts to pay for abortions or deduct the cost on tax returns. Congress might weigh in. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/d2FQe1z via IFTTT

The climate math just got harder

The Supreme Court has said the E.P.A. can’t broadly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. We look at what it means. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/z9hHyxf via IFTTT

Palestinians Give U.S. Bullet That Killed Shireen Abu Akleh

Officials believe that the bullet, which killed Shireen Abu Akleh, could hold essential clues as to who is responsible for her death. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/NyqtMaB via IFTTT

Akron Police Officers Placed on Leave After Fatal Shooting of Jayland Walker

A lawyer for the family of the victim, Jayland Walker, said he was struck dozens of times. The Ohio city braced for protests as footage of the shooting is expected to be released Sunday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7VWScpm via IFTTT

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

For this holiday weekend, our TV critic recommends a new sketch special, a returning space show and a trip into the woods. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FPG9U7j via IFTTT

How Rules Fuel Populist Anger in Rural America

One Democrat attempts to flip the script by speaking out against government red tape. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6kNMSIZ via IFTTT

6 Ways to Level Up Your Daily Walk

Experts say Americans are taking more walks than before the pandemic. Here are some ways to turn your neighborhood stroll in to an exciting workout. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oUcCIkp via IFTTT

More Mexicans Are Migrating to the U.S. After a Decade-Long Drop

The death of at least 53 migrants in Texas, more than half of whom were from Mexico, is testing U.S. efforts to enlist Mexico in deterring migration. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pFQNmw8 via IFTTT

California Requires Plastics Makers to Foot the Bill for Recycling

The landmark legislation also restricts single-use plastics. Because California’s economy is so big, experts say, the law could have far-reaching effects. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/R50Jnwv via IFTTT

Will Companies Help Their Employees Get Abortions?

There’s no ducking this fight. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PjCSlEa via IFTTT

Brittney Griner, now a wartime bargaining chip, goes on trial in Russia.

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Will There Be Enough Monkeypox Vaccine?

A factory making Jynneos, the safest vaccine, has been closed since August, threatening global supplies as the virus spreads. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/c9MT8Fu via IFTTT