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Pakistan Grapples with Terrorist Attack That Left 101 Dead

The attack raised fears of a new wave of militancy from the Pakistani Taliban and sparked a heated debate over the government’s ability to meet that threat amid an economic and political crisis. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/E9mUOnf via IFTTT

Netanyahu Juggles Competing Goals Over Palestinian Attacks

After a deadly week, Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic calls for a harsh crackdown, and international pressure to moderate. It’s a familiar balancing act — but with one major difference. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z5ALOq2 via IFTTT

Netanyahu Juggles Competing Goals Over Palestinian Attacks

After a deadly week, Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic calls for a harsh crackdown, and international pressure to moderate. It’s a familiar balancing act — but with one major difference. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Z5ALOq2 via IFTTT

Latest NYC Casino Bid Includes a Ferris Wheel Near the UN

Soloviev Group would partner with Mohegan, the casino and resort operator, to develop a long-empty site. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Gb4nHm1 via IFTTT

Support for Tunisian President Slipping After Parliament Vote

Turnout was meager in two rounds of voting for a Parliament stripped of much of its power, with most political parties barred from the elections. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/omNrjOW via IFTTT

Brexit Turns 3. Why Is No One Wearing a Party Hat?

The divorce between Britain and the European Union has become the dark thread that, to many, explains why Britain is suffering more than its neighbors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XjM8D9O via IFTTT

Migrants Protest Move From Midtown Hotel to Barracks-Style Shelter

The Adams administration started moving single men into a cruise terminal in Brooklyn as New York City struggled to cope with the influx of newcomers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tXcV0BK via IFTTT

Andrea Riseborough’s Path to Surprise Oscar Nomination Is Scrutinized

Andrea Riseborough got the nod for the little-seen “To Leslie.” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is reviewing whether her A-list campaign violated rules. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tg57j6a via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing: A Bombing in Pakistan

Also, Israel attacks Iran and the Adani Group fights fraud allegations. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/B92sFrd via IFTTT

Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Mosque Kills At Least 44

The country’s worst attack in months struck the northwest, where the police and military have been targeted, especially in areas straddling the border with Afghanistan. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UJjKxbu via IFTTT

Netherlands and Japan Said to Join U.S. in Curbing China’s Access to Chip Tech

A new agreement is expected to expand the reach of U.S. technology restrictions on China issued last year. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/IQfPplZ via IFTTT

Bobby Hull, Hockey Hall of Famer, Is Dead at 84

The third player in N.H.L. history to score at least 50 goals in a season, he spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kyLUEzi via IFTTT

Tom Verlaine’s 15 Essential Songs

From Television through his solo career, the songwriter created enigmatic tidings and cat’s-cradle guitar structures. He died on Saturday at 73. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XQeaMwW via IFTTT

Demon Dolls, Lonely Dolls and Sex Dolls

An editor recommends old and new books. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wEbs5a3 via IFTTT

Chinese Travel Is Set to Return. The Question Is, When?

The country has dropped restrictions on overseas journeys for its citizens, but once-popular destinations are still waiting for the flood of vacationers to arrive. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/uqkd0gD via IFTTT

Tyre Nichols’ Death Proves Yet Again That “Elite” Police Units Are a Disaster

They shatter the trust of the community, and the results can be deadly. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LdVSqM3 via IFTTT

Video of Tyre Nichols Beating Raises Questions About Medical Response

Two emergency medical technicians who first evaluated Mr. Nichols have been suspended until an investigation is complete. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4wToSpV via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic Comes Full Circle at the Australian Open

Deported a year ago and unable to play in 2022’s first Grand Slam tournament, Djokovic deeply felt this major title, his 22nd, calling it “a huge relief.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IsSobTm via IFTTT

“The White Lotus” Dance Remix is the Hottest Club Song

Variations of the spine-tingling intro music have played at rave parties, Australian music festivals and Sundance. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zSXuAiH via IFTTT

Memphis Police Disbands Unit Whose Officers Were Charged in Tyre Nichols’s Death

Mr. Nichols’s family and activists had demanded the scuttling of the group, the Scorpion unit, which patrolled high-crime areas of the city. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hAUIboK via IFTTT

Sundance Film Festival 2023: Standout Movies

Dramas about couples (“Cat Person”) and families (“A Thousand and One”) tackle complex lives; documentaries on Judy Blume and Nikki Giovanni entertain. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IMr5T3u via IFTTT

The War Between the Catholic Cardinals

Two essays make plain the different views often obscured by careful political maneuvering within the church. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GHsfcmU via IFTTT

Tom Verlaine, Influential Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 73

He first attracted attention with the band Television, a fixture of the New York punk rock scene. But his music wasn’t so easily categorized. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/72sjBbH via IFTTT

Tom Verlaine, Influential Guitarist and Songwriter, Dies at 73

He first attracted attention with the band Television, a fixture of the New York punk rock scene. But his music wasn’t so easily categorized. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sahZ3Qj via IFTTT

Czech Republic Elects Petr Pavel President Over Andrej Babis

Petr Pavel, a political novice, defeated Andrej Babis, a populist business tycoon and former prime minister, in the first of several important European elections this year. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Uyk7zSF via IFTTT

Mishandling of Classified Information Has Congress Asking Questions

Lawmakers are seeking answers on why the executive branch is not as careful about protecting classified information as they are required to be on Capitol Hill. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zcJZLKw via IFTTT

China’s Oil and Gas Use Fell in 2022 for First Time in Decades

Pandemic lockdowns curbed Chinese energy demand, but the International Energy Agency expects a rebound this year. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/4PopivQ via IFTTT

At Least 5 Killed in Attack in East Jerusalem

Police said a gunman killed the people at a small synagogue, before being killed himself by police fire. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/eGOXhRl via IFTTT

Is ‘Workism’ Dooming Civilization? Notes on the New Pew Parents Study.

Should American parenting place more emphasis on grandkids? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zYwK0Og via IFTTT

Justice Dept. Announces More Arrests in Plot to Kill Iranian Writer

Three men were enlisted to assassinate Masih Alinejad, a human-rights activist in Brooklyn who has criticized Iran’s repression of women, the indictment said. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/5m7Rk60 via IFTTT

An Australian Open Final With Tennis and Debate on the Ukraine War

Nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian-turned-Kazakh will play a Belarusian in the finals, which is sure to stir the debate over whether athletes from those countries should participate in international sports. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UnyFQ3t via IFTTT

Mayor Adams Focuses Agenda on the ‘Working People’ of New York

In his second State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams turned his attention toward the essential needs of everyday New Yorkers, promising cleaner streets and more affordable housing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jvRGExP via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: China’s Campaign Against ‘Zero-Covid’ Protesters

Also, Russian missile attacks in Ukraine and a major deal for Indian women’s cricket. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/lJ6pji7 via IFTTT

How Do Heavy Metals Like Lead Get in Baby Food?

The problem begins at the farm where plants draw toxins from the soil. There’s no washing them away. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NliRdAP via IFTTT

LeBron James Scoring Tracker: How Close Is He to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Record?

James is fewer than 200 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s N.B.A. career scoring record. Abdul-Jabbar set the record before James was born. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fh7Oos6 via IFTTT

A Farewell, for Now

In our final edition of the Virus Briefing newsletter, we offer parting thoughts from those who’ve covered the pandemic. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/g1qZKDR via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: Tanks for Ukraine

Also, China’s natural gas shortage and India’s efforts to quash a Modi documentary. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/4jULERA via IFTTT

Ukraine’s Scientists Receive a Funding Lifeline From Abroad

The Simons Foundation in New York is providing annual grants to the country’s chemists, biologists, physicists and mathematicians. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GlMI3Ft via IFTTT

Tesla’s Profit Jumped 12% in Fourth Quarter

The electric car company is facing intensifying competition, supply chain disruptions and concerns about the behavior of Elon Musk. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6XxDoSE via IFTTT

How George Santos Made Baruch Volleyball Famous

The Baruch Bearcats played their home opener on Tuesday under a new spotlight after George Santos’s lie about having played for the team resurfaced. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OEMtcWY via IFTTT

Does America Have Too Much Debt?

Borrowing less would have created its own problems. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pty6qvY via IFTTT

The ‘Reid Machine’ Rolls On

Top aides to the relentless former majority leader helped win crucial Senate seats and are now scattered through the Democratic apparatus. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/u3ICzJL via IFTTT

Atlanta D.A. Wants Grand Jury Findings Kept Private in Trump Inquiry

The prosecutor asked that a report on efforts to overturn former President Donald J. Trump’s election loss not be released, saying that she was “mindful of protecting future defendants’ rights.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/c8bjYe2 via IFTTT

What We Know About the Monterey Park Shooting Victims

The 11 people killed on Saturday night at Star Ballroom Dance Studio were six women and five men who ranged in age from 57 to 76. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GQKuLWe via IFTTT

Biden’s Handling of Secret Documents Complicates the Case Against Trump

The cases are markedly different in their particulars. But they are similar enough that as a practical matter, Democrats will have a hard time using the issue against former President Donald J. Trump. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5CSbgkD via IFTTT

Where to Stream 2023 Oscar Nominees: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ ‘Elvis’ and More

Many of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you get a jump on the field. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aKsnt7M via IFTTT

The Sierra Club Tries to Move Past John Muir, George Floyd and #MeToo

After a public reckoning and the departure of its executive director, the nation’s largest environmental organization has tapped Ben Jealous as its new leader. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lrBQC4 via IFTTT

A Smarter Way to Reduce Gun Deaths

To break the paralysis, focus less on guns and more on those firing them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IZMTXRv via IFTTT

Man Behind Amazon Murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Caught in Brazil

Brazilian police officials accused an illegal fishing trafficker of ordering an assassination in June that left a British journalist and Brazilian activist dead deep in the Amazon. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SE37fP8 via IFTTT

A New Zealand Road Trip: Wine, Salmon and Stunning Views

A road trip on the country’s South Island offered perfect wines, stunning views, intimate restaurants and the chance to make a pilgrimage to a salmon Shangri-La. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Wuk9Qrt via IFTTT

2 Students Are Fatally Shot at Youth Program in Des Moines

The authorities said the attack, at an educational mentorship program, was “targeted.” A staff member was also injured. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zl3gmDe via IFTTT

Four More Oath Keepers Members Convicted of Sedition in Second Trial

The four members of the far-right militia were found guilty of seditious conspiracy nearly two months after the group’s leader, Stewart Rhodes, was convicted of the same charge in a separate proceeding. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RCeTVQb via IFTTT

Jury Convicts Man Who Posed With Boot on Desk in Pelosi’s Office

Richard Barnett became one of the highest-profile defendants charged in the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol after he was photographed with his boot on a desk in Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dwAt746 via IFTTT

F.D.A. Outlines a Plan for Annual Covid Boosters

In advance of a scientific meeting on Thursday, officials proposed offering new shots to Americans each fall, a strategy long employed against the flu. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9m6DlfA via IFTTT

How M&M’s Found Itself in the Culture Wars

The candy brand announced that Maya Rudolph would replace its promotional cartoon characters, which have been the focus of a partisan backlash. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ndI3wLQ via IFTTT

No One Is Coming for Your Gas Stove Anytime Soon

Switching from gas to electric stoves is seen as good for the environment — which has inspired a conservative backlash. But New York City’s prewar buildings make upgrading to nobler electric appliances challenging. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/37CtG0f via IFTTT

What to Cook This Week

Recipes for Lunar New Year, a weeknight recipe for seared shrimp and more. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VrT0Qt7 via IFTTT

Can My Building Ban Incense Even if It’s a Religious Ritual?

While you are entitled to practice your religion in your apartment, you are not entitled to disturb your neighbors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EJiRUm5 via IFTTT

Fake Grass, Wood Frames and One Journalist’s Search for Answers

A Real Estate reporter traveled the country to find out why some of America’s residential buildings look startlingly alike. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8ChcWVv via IFTTT

The Week in Business: The Debt Limit and Politics

Microsoft and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, both said they would cut thousands of jobs. And initial estimates of economic growth in the U.S. in the fourth quarter come out Thursday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ocmvTea via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: A Lunar New Year Shooting

Also, New Zealand’s next leader and a Lunar New Year travel surge in China. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/ajBUAY2 via IFTTT

Families Struggle as Pandemic Program Offering Free School Meals Ends

A federal benefit guaranteeing free school meals to millions more students has expired as food prices have risen. Many families are feeling the pinch. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GOcwvk2 via IFTTT

Biden to Tap Jeff Zients as His Next White House Chief of Staff

He will replace Ron Klain, who has run President Biden’s White House since the president took office two years ago. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lUP8OH7 via IFTTT

NYPD Use 9/11 Terror Law To Pursue A Suspect Overseas

Abdullah el-Faisal is the first person to face trial under state laws passed after Sept. 11. But he was not in the city when the offenses he is accused of took place. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/01D7EGH via IFTTT

Buckingham Palace Sets 3-Day Coronation Weekend for King Charles III

Among the highlights that the palace has announced are a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle, street parties and a national volunteering campaign. No word yet on whether Prince Harry will show up. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SCgKWPh via IFTTT

How to Watch the Green Comet During the New Moon

The last time the comet got this close to Earth was during the Stone Age. This weekend’s new moon offers a strong opportunity to see it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/67ULaw8 via IFTTT

How to Make a Caregiving Plan (So It’s Ready When You Need It)

Talking about aging and illness can be difficult, but experts have tips for getting started. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8UDeQW6 via IFTTT

Five Rules for an Aging World

Why demography may be shaping up to be a bigger risk to the world than climate change. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cGrVI1e via IFTTT

London Museum Removes ‘Irish Giant’ Skeleton From Display

The remains of Charles Byrne, a 7-foot-7 man who died in 1783, will no longer be on public view, an effort to address what one official at the Hunterian Museum called a historical wrong. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9jE13Ks via IFTTT

Which Leaders Resign, Like Jacinda Ardern? Often, the System Decides.

In parliamentary systems like New Zealand’s, it is the norm for leaders to step down when doing so may serve their party’s electoral prospects. In other political systems, leaving office early is rare. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/W5uj7ZB via IFTTT

David Crosby, a King of Twitter

The musician relished sharing opinions big and small, sparring with fans and dispelling myths, often in sharp, hilarious quips. The vibe on the platform changed, but he posted until the end. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WE40qm6 via IFTTT

Did the Supreme Court’s Leak Investigation Let the Justices Off the Hook?

It’s unclear if the nine people on the bench were even questioned. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/StlXKvo via IFTTT

The U.S. will impose new sanctions on the Wagner mercenary group in Russia.

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N.Y.U. Langone Withdraws From Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine Trial in Adolescents

The B.C.G. vaccine, more than a century old, has shown some promise against diabetes. The university’s move left parents and outside investigators concerned. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ez4Ku8L via IFTTT

Don’t Try to Appease Economic Terrorists

Democrats should do whatever it takes to bypass the debt ceiling. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5uwYQze via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: Ardern’s Exit

Also, the U.S. hit its debt limit and Western allies discuss sending tanks to Ukraine. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/TrwPW5I via IFTTT

Ex-Detective Faces Perjury Trial, Accused of Lies That Led to Jail Terms

Joseph Franco is charged with six counts of perjury after what authorities said were the wrongful arrests of five people. His involvement torpedoed hundreds of prosecutions in New York. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/twuFMri via IFTTT

6-Year-Old Accused of Shooting Teacher in Virginia Has ‘Acute Disability,’ Family Says

The child had previously been accompanied by a parent every day in school, but that stopped the week of the shooting, his family said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rE0DqyQ via IFTTT

In Davos, a Skirmish Over the Role of Oil States at Climate Talks

John Kerry defended the choice of an oil executive to run the next climate talks while Greta Thunberg and others raised an alarm. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dOjPigc via IFTTT

Shift to Remote Work Puts Pressure on Chains Like Sweetgreen

Downtown lunch spots that rely on catering to white-collar professionals are rethinking their business model as more employees work from home. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OW2AdP7 via IFTTT

The Only H.I.V. Vaccine in Advanced Trials Has Failed. What Now?

Janssen Pharmaceuticals ended a global trial after independent experts determined the vaccine was not effective. But there are other possibilities in the pipeline, scientists said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RLYHXvK via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: A Deadly Helicopter Crash in Ukraine

Also, why economists are alarmed about China’s demographic crisis. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/tEjDCJl via IFTTT

Carl Hahn Dies at 96; Made the VW Beetle Ubiquitous

As president of Volkswagen of America, he pushed the “Think Small” ad campaign that helped create a counterculture icon. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/iXh0M54 via IFTTT

Some Black Homeowners Could Have a Clear Way to Challenge Racist Appraisals

Under a new proposal, a homeowner with a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration would have uniform steps to follow to object to what they believe is an unfair, biased appraisal. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1M2BIha via IFTTT

Is It Bad to Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach?

Your gut is adaptable, experts say, but there are a few facts you should keep in mind. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Y3XCsA6 via IFTTT

10 Mummified Crocodiles Emerge From an Egyptian Tomb

Found beneath an ancient dump, the mummies shed light on ancient Egyptian mummification practices and the many lives of a necropolis. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/tgXQpMN via IFTTT

Want a Giant Neon Twitter Bird? It’s One of Many Items Up for Auction.

The company’s artwork, high-end furniture and espresso machines are for sale in an online auction that evoked a more flush era when its tastes reflected its status as a hot tech-world employer. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WNFoEsg via IFTTT

Gary Hart: The “New Church Committee” Is an Outrage

The new committee seems designed to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from enforcing the law. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lhaEZJP via IFTTT

Matt Schlapp Is Accused in Lawsuit of Groping Aide to Herschel Walker’s Campaign

The aide, who was working for Herschel Walker’s campaign for Senate in Georgia, made the allegations in a lawsuit filed anonymously. A lawyer for Mr. Schlapp denied the accusations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AiStMxb via IFTTT

China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business

Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its economic health. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/vJxASKQ via IFTTT

How Close Is the U.S. to Hitting the Debt Ceiling? How Bad Would That Be?

The United States has a cap on the amount of money it can borrow. That means it can run out of cash if the limit isn’t lifted. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qIWX07i via IFTTT

US Asks to Drop Case Accusing NYPD Officer of Spying for China

Baimadajie Angwang, a former Marine, was charged with providing intelligence about Tibetans in New York to Chinese consular officials. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xcbsTzP via IFTTT

Former Afghan Lawmaker Shot Dead at Her Home in Kabul

The legislator, Mursal Nabizada, was one of a few female parliamentarians who remained in the country after the Western-backed government collapsed and the Taliban seized power. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/s5iQIEL via IFTTT

‘Delta 1943, Cancel Takeoff’: Wrong Turn Results in Near Miss at J.F.K.

An American Airlines plane crossed about 1,000 feet ahead of a Delta flight about to depart from Kennedy International Airport, officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vwro15L via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing: Chinese ‘Zero Covid’ Workers Revolt

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When Being European Parliament President Includes Aiding Police Raids

Roberta Metsola, the youngest person to become president of the European Parliament, is seeking to expand the assembly’s role while guiding it through the aftermath of major bribery accusations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/e2VfqtL via IFTTT

In Boston, ‘The Embrace’ Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

The bronze sculpture, by the artist Hank Willis Thomas, symbolizes the hug Dr. King and Coretta Scott King shared after Dr. King won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/C3nFsEf via IFTTT

Setting the Tempo With One Eye on the Stage

Andrew Litton, the musical director of City Ballet, talks about conducting for ballet and the lure of the company’s repertory, much of it rare in concert hall. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/t9DAMLN via IFTTT

Book Review: ‘Forbidden Notebook,’ by Alba de Céspedes

A best-selling novelist and political activist in her native Italy, she was admired for her sensitive depictions of women and their predicaments. Recently rediscovered, her work has lost none of its subversive force. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wqTGJCo via IFTTT

What Is Menopause Like for Women of Color?

The Times wants to hear your stories. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZdkvhCV via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: A Fatal Plane Crash in Nepal

Also a major attack in Ukraine, Japan’s military ambitions and a preview of the Australian Open. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/4wBqNHi via IFTTT

Thousands in Israel Protest Netanyahu’s Plans to Limit Courts

The right-wing government’s proposals for sweeping judicial reform are viewed by critics as anti-democratic and have galvanized the opposition. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJb0Pn via IFTTT

Thousands in Israel Protest Netanyahu’s Plans to Limit Courts

The right-wing government’s proposals for sweeping judicial reform are viewed by critics as anti-democratic and have galvanized the opposition. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/2FJb0Pn via IFTTT

Cloud ‘Shot Up’ Just Before Severe Turbulence Struck, Report Says

A Hawaiian Airlines pilot said a flight last month hit turbulence, injuring 25 people, right after a cloud shot up vertically like a smoke plume, according to a federal report. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/e9gWp7G via IFTTT

Prince Harry Said Psychedelics Helped His Grief. Here’s What to Know.

In his new memoir, Prince Harry talks about taking psychedelics to deal with the ongoing pain over the death of his mother. Here’s what we know and don’t know about their effectiveness. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rcfYasz via IFTTT

In Video, George Santos Encourages Transgender People to Join G.O.P.

A year before George Santos first ran for Congress, he appeared at an L.G.B.T.Q. event using one of his alternate identities, Anthony Devolder. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HOrgJ8o via IFTTT

The U.K. says it aims to give Ukraine the first Western-made tanks.

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School Searched 6-Year-Old’s Backpack Before Newport News Shooting, Officials Say

No weapon was found during the search, according to the school district. The 6-year-old boy is accused of later shooting his teacher. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/k8MpOyS via IFTTT

Lisa Marie Presley, Singer-Songwriter and Daughter of Elvis, Dies at 54

Her death in Los Angeles on Thursday, after a life tinged with tragedy, came after a medical emergency and brief hospitalization. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9ZgVtHm via IFTTT

Saks Fifth Avenue Owner Unveils Plan for Casino at NYC Store

Hudson’s Bay Company, the owner of the department store, unveiled plans for a casino in Midtown Manhattan, joining the race for one of three full-fledged gambling licenses in the city. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HwtuQUJ via IFTTT

Your Gas Stove May Be Killing You. How Much Should You Worry?

Cooking with gas may be unhealthy and bad for the environment, but it’s not clear induction is worth the cost. And have you considered a heat pump? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tAPcnp2 via IFTTT

Bob Jordan, Southwest Airlines’ CEO, on What Went Wrong

Southwest Airlines’ chief executive, Bob Jordan, said frigid temperatures and mistakes by the company caused its meltdown around Christmas. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nTFloZK via IFTTT

Greek Court Drops Espionage Charges Against Aid Workers

The 24 defendants had been charged with misdemeanors over their work with migrants, but they still face more serious charges. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/GScNyiH via IFTTT

Tesla Cuts Prices Sharply as It Moves to Bolster Demand

The price reductions in the United States will make more of the company’s electric vehicles eligible for a federal tax credit. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XHry1Bm via IFTTT

Do Gas Stoves Have Health Risks? What to Know and How to Mitigate Them

Emissions from gas stoves have been connected to an increased risk for childhood asthma, among other things. You can mitigate the effects with a few simple steps. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Y0fgdm9 via IFTTT

Report Categorizes Many Unexplained Sightings as Drones, Trash or Birds

But a large number of incidents remain unexplained in the new report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, potentially fueling further speculation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CL8rc6u via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: Investigating Chinese Police Outposts Abroad

Also, Xi Jinping changes his tone on business and South Korea considers nuclear weapons. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/bLx9qm2 via IFTTT

Inflation Is Slowing, Good News for American Consumers and the Fed

Consumer Price Index inflation moderated to 6.5 percent in December, helping Fed officials to lean toward slower rate moves. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kQa0mTb via IFTTT

Exxon Scientists Predicted Global Warming, Even as Company Cast Doubts, Study Finds

Starting in the 1970s, scientists working for the oil giant made remarkably accurate projections of just how much burning fossil fuels would warm the planet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/adyilhQ via IFTTT

U.S. Deficit Fell to $1.4 Trillion in 2022

Borrowing remained elevated last year as spending fights loom in a divided Congress. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jUZ4iv via IFTTT

Thomas Hughes, 97, Dies; Government Insider and Vietnam War Skeptic

Among the last of the Kennedy era’s “best and brightest,” he later transformed the Carnegie Endowment into a leading think tank. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/gkauXHU via IFTTT

When Will the Rain Stop in California?

After a brief respite, rain is expected to return on Saturday and linger into early next week. Drier conditions could arrive after that. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TpoUZj3 via IFTTT

A Vital Question for Brazil’s Democracy: Where Were the Police?

Their early inaction in Sunday’s riot shows how security forces can help empower violence and deepen the threat to democracy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rLlsGgQ via IFTTT

Rehman Rahi, 97, Eminent Kashmiri Poet Who Restored a Language, Dies

Kashmir’s unofficial poet laureate, he gave voice to the rich culture of a bitterly divided territory and helped give his mother tongue a distinct literary identity. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/OZIBVzv via IFTTT

Was Yeshiva University Entitled to $230 Million in Public Funds?

The Modern Jewish Orthodox school refuses to recognize an L.G.B.T.Q. student club, arguing in court that it is a religious institution. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OAC7X8n via IFTTT

Twitter Said to Consider Selling User Names to Boost Revenue

The company has discussed selling some user names through online auctions, people with knowledge of the plans said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/geR12nF via IFTTT

Brazil’s Authorities Race to Identify Organizers of Brasília Riot

With more than 500 people arrested after supporters of Jair Bolsonaro ransacked Brazil’s seats of government, the authorities began to search for those who funded and aided the rioters. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HNERgok via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: Shanghai’s Devastating Outbreak

Also, the eight warmest years on record and a fragile political alliance in the Philippines. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/TcFCeq9 via IFTTT

Prince Harry Said Psychedelics Helped His Grief. Here’s What to Know.

In his new memoir, Prince Harry talks about taking psychedelics to deal with the ongoing pain over the death of his mother. Here’s what we know and don’t know about their effectiveness. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/01yQir4 via IFTTT

Trump’s Longtime Finance Chief Sentenced to 5 Months in Jail

Allen H. Weisselberg served the family company for decades but agreed to testify about its tax fraud in exchange for a lighter punishment. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hqeXJPR via IFTTT

Spurning Mets, Carlos Correa Agrees to $200 Million Deal with Twins

On Dec. 21, the shortstop agreed to a $315 million contract with the Mets. Twenty days later, he agreed to a $200 million deal with Minnesota. What happened? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xdkbBGH via IFTTT

Concentration Tips: How to Focus Like It’s 1990

Smartphones, pings and Insta-everything have shortened our attention spans. Get some old-school concentration back with these tips. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7Bbq6ge via IFTTT

Bolsonaro ‘The Trump of the Tropics’ Goes Bust

Lula has the definitive challenge of his presidency: to be the president for all the people. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9AqdjX8 via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing: Brazil Arrests Rioters

Also, heavy fighting rages around Bakhmut and scientists say the ozone layer is healing. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/w7mP2UI via IFTTT

Grandparent Saw Frantic Aftermath of Shooting of First-Grade Teacher

Wounded by a shot allegedly fired by a 6-year-old, the teacher went to the school office to say ‘Call 911’ and then collapsed, a witness said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9tL5isk via IFTTT

Investigators face questions about how the protest was organized and why security failed.

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Voices on social media summoned the protesters to Brasília, offering free transportation and food.

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Here’s what to know about Brazil’s presidential election.

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Former President Bolsonaro Is in Florida as Protests Take Place in Brazil

Before departing Brazil, the former president had urged his supporters to avoid violence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/K59toXw via IFTTT

What to Cook This Week

Vegetable yakisoba, kale and squash salad and more recipes. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DSayZuV via IFTTT

What Are Your Reading Goals for 2023?

Maybe there’s an author you’ve always wanted to read. Or maybe this is the year you actually finish “The Power Broker.” Tell us about it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U0RC253 via IFTTT

TikTok Spied on Journalists and ChatGPT is Challenging Google

TikTok skeptics now have a smoking gun. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qhXNu63 via IFTTT

Buffalo Bills Score on Opening Kickoff in First Game Since Hamlin’s Collapse

Big plays, including a touchdown on the opening kickoff, defined the Bills’ emotional victory over the New England Patriots. It was the first game Buffalo played since Damar Hamlin’s collapse. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xeNHFPh via IFTTT

Bolsonaro has been holed up thousands of miles away in Florida.

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The Republicans Are Putting Trump Out to Pasture

The former president had a moment, but now the sun is setting on that moment. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TiK3Ok5 via IFTTT

California Could Capture Its Destructive Floodwaters to Fight Drought

There’s a great opportunity to return some land to water, working with natural systems. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/A8YIpPc via IFTTT

Inside the Final Hours of Kevin McCarthy’s Speaker Fight

Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s slog to his post ended with a remarkably public show of intraparty strife that played out in a history-making overnight session. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VsegGy4 via IFTTT

Opening the Post-World Cup Mailbag

Was Argentina-France the greatest final ever? Or a dull game with a great finish? Readers have their say, and our columnist holds his ground. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Iy5GDeK via IFTTT

Day 5: The Importance of Work Friends

People who are close to their colleagues are happier and more productive. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gwHtPvi via IFTTT

How Climate Change Affects Book Preservation

As extreme weather events become more common, archivists and conservators are scrambling to protect their collections. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WoYeQug via IFTTT

Shootings Reported at Homes and Offices of 5 New Mexico Democrats

No one was injured in the shootings, which occurred in Albuquerque between Dec. 4 and Thursday. The authorities are investigating whether they were related and politically motivated. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/en97fYD via IFTTT

U.S. Open Winner Carlos Alcaraz to Miss Australian Open With Injury

Alcaraz, 19, the world No. 1, said he had injured his right leg during training. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/l8XizPG via IFTTT

U.S. employers added 223,000 jobs in December.

Forecasters estimate that employers added 200,000 jobs in December, a robust number though a bit below the average in recent months. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QkU1NTG via IFTTT

Federal Panel Rules South Carolina Congressional District Is Illegal Gerrymander

A three-judge federal panel unanimously ruled that South Carolina’s redrawn First Congressional District illegally removed 62 percent of the Black voters in Charleston County. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MlTm2gQ via IFTTT

Mother of Uvalde Gunman Arrested Over Threats to Kill a Man

The police said Adriana Martinez Reyes, who told them the teenager behind the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, was her son, threatened to harm a man during an altercation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zHG0qyA via IFTTT

Pope Benedict Was No Conservative.

The heart of his message lay in what he said not to Catholics but to atheists. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BQz0rES via IFTTT

North and Central California Could See Rain and High Winds for Days

Here is a day-by-day look at what to expect. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/i2KpA4j via IFTTT

For the State Department, Now It’s Türkiye, Not Turkey

The department will use the Turkish-language spelling in “most formal, diplomatic, and bilateral contexts” after a request from the country’s embassy, a spokesman said. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/CcRYd8q via IFTTT

El Chapo’s Son Is Captured by Mexican Authorities for 2nd Time

The arrest of Ovidio Guzmán López was a victory for the Mexican government. He had been briefly detained in 2019, but was released after cartel gunmen overpowered law enforcement. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4t15KbD via IFTTT

Church Lays Benedict to Rest, if Not Its Divisions

An extraordinary period for the modern church ended with Francis presiding over the funeral of his retired predecessor. Some conservatives found the ceremony too modest for their standard-bearer. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JAVkKg7 via IFTTT

El Chapo’s Son Is Captured by Mexican Authorities for 2nd Time

The arrest of Ovidio Guzmán López was a victory for the Mexican government. He had been briefly detained in 2019, but was released after cartel gunmen overpowered law enforcement. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XCcS5oI via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: Russia Blames its Dead Soldiers

Also, Kim Jong-un presents a possible successor. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/po1EXO7 via IFTTT

Police Officer Suspended After Video Shows Him Striking Youth

Mayor Eric Adams said that he watched the clip of the Staten Island clash and called the police commissioner, who quickly removed the officer from the street. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/duv2WQk via IFTTT

Sunak Makes Sweeping Pledges to Britons, Promising Path to Prosperity

His promises represented an effort to regain momentum at a time of steep challenges for Britain, but some pressing problems, like the National Health System, defy easy solutions. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lzEnFBU via IFTTT

Fed Official Compares Inflation to Uber Surge Pricing

Neel Kashkari, the president of the Minneapolis Fed, kicked off 2023 monetary policy debates with a call for better understanding of what causes inflation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QNk2cYC via IFTTT

Times Square Suspect Wanted to ‘Carry Out Jihad,’ Prosecutors Say

Trevor Bickford on New Year’s Eve attacked three police officers because he considered government agents and men of military age legitimate targets, authorities said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/icIwdAL via IFTTT

How One Family Parlayed Mexican Food Into a Los Angeles Landmark

This year, El Cholo will mark a century as a mainstay for celebrities, students and a loyal staff. Its menu and history mix tradition and innovation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Jh1nLjV via IFTTT

Librarians Are Meeting Younger Readers Where They Are: TikTok

The pandemic hurt children’s reading skills. Librarians are doing what it takes to connect them with books — including dance routines. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tMqfZHc via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: Chaos in the U.S. House Speaker Race

Also, China threatens countermeasures against travel restrictions. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/gZUz9hc via IFTTT

Real Estate Agent With Same Name as Golfer Is Invited to the Masters

Scott Stallings of Georgia was surprised to receive a formal invitation from Augusta National Golf Club. It was meant for a pro golfer with the same name. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IjQDgqf via IFTTT

Suspect in Idaho Killings of 4 College Students Arrives at Courthouse

An extradition hearing in Pennsylvania will determine whether the 28-year-old Ph.D. student accused in the killings will be returned to Idaho to face charges. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cm4F57I via IFTTT

The Unstoppable, Unsinkable, Uninhibited Margo Price

Country songs are often filled with tragedy and hard times. Price has detailed her own catalog of traumas in a memoir and her music, but also turns her lens outward on a new LP, “Strays.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TYqDC7f via IFTTT

The Choreography on the Ground That Puts Meals in the Sky

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Pelé Honored by Thousands of Brazilians at 24-Hour Funeral

Thousands of Brazilians came out to pay their respects to an athlete that put their nation on the world stage. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8AYmXGD via IFTTT

Benedict’s Death Leaves Catholic Conservatives Bereft

Even after his resignation as pope, traditionalists invoked Benedict’s name and sought to draw him into internecine ideological wars. Now he is gone. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oBCsZuA via IFTTT

Tesla Car Sales Grow Slower Than Expected, Amplifying Concerns

Wall Street has grown decidedly pessimistic about Tesla, fearful that Elon Musk, its chief executive, is too focused on Twitter. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q740mPO via IFTTT

Juan Tamariz, el hombre que hizo de España la capital de la magia

Un paseo por la mente del padrino de la cartomagia mundial. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bCR8B6Z via IFTTT

The History Behind the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert

A global event today, the orchestra’s annual New Year’s Concert took shape during dark days in Austrian history. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/i2S1Q7d via IFTTT

12 Workouts to Try in 2023

This year, resolve to create a stable fitness routine out of whatever you enjoy most. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U31tcvC via IFTTT

At Inauguration, Hochul Vows to Make New York Safer and More Affordable

Gov. Kathy Hochul, the first woman to be sworn in for a full term as New York State governor, appealed for unity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qlwtHVD via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: The Impact of a U.S. Chip-Making Boom

Also, North Korea threatens nuclear escalation and Ukraine reinforces its resilience amid a deadly assault. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/SOsWRTp via IFTTT

Veterans Trickle Through a Special New York Court Known Only to a Few

No one knows how many are helped or how much Veterans Treatment Courts in New York cost. Supporters say it gives defendants who were in the armed forces a second chance. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9Myrpew via IFTTT

Idaho Murder Suspect Had Been a Student of the Criminal Mind

The arrest of Bryan Kohberger, now charged with murdering four University of Idaho students, eased fears but raised a troubling new question: What was the motive? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/76pKLUN via IFTTT