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Burger King Is Hungry Jack’s in Australia. What Will Wendy’s Be?

The American burger chain plans to enter the Australian market. The problem? There’s already a fast food company down under with the same name. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0aizp6Q via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: A U.S. Push to Isolate Russia

Also, China’s attempt to erase “zero Covid” and Nigeria’s contested election. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/kNPvLG5 via IFTTT

The ‘Dilbert’ Cartoonist and the Durability of White-Flight Thinking

What Scott Adams said really wasn’t anything new. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jgu1dn6 via IFTTT

Biden Nominates Julie Su as U.S. Labor Secretary

President Biden’s choice to lead the Labor Department is the deputy to the incumbent, Martin J. Walsh, who is leaving the administration. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/V2OK7ld via IFTTT

Why Chicago’s Mayoral Election Matters, Even if You Don’t Live in Chicago

America’s cities increasingly face similar problems, particularly worries about crime and hangovers from the pandemic. That’s why the mayor’s election in Chicago on Tuesday is about more than Chicago. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6Yich9Z via IFTTT

What to Know About Section 702, the Post-9/11 Surveillance Law

Skepticism about security agencies and surveillance by Republicans allied with former President Donald J. Trump may bolster traditional liberal and libertarian critics of a post-Sept. 11 law. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RX0ZoB1 via IFTTT

Biden Dispatches Yellen and Blinken to Bolster Support for Ukraine

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen traveled to Kyiv the day before Secretary of State Antony Blinken was to visit Central Asia in a show of American solidarity with Ukraine in its battle with Russia. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/iCz37YE via IFTTT

Biden Administration to Impose Financial Restrictions for Chip Makers

Guidelines to be released Tuesday will include firm financial requirements to try to ensure that chip makers don’t waste federal money. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6CSzBJt via IFTTT

In Central Asia, Blinken Will Urge Distance From Russia, and Ukraine War

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will make the first diplomatic trip by a Biden administration cabinet official to the former Soviet republics of Central Asia since the Ukraine war began. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/DVOwtTB via IFTTT

Biden Could Face Veto Test Over Contentious D.C. Crime Bill

Legislation blocking a new crime law in the District of Columbia has drawn bipartisan support in the House, and Senate Republicans are working to win over Democrats. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gZEykrj via IFTTT

Biden Administration Plans Crackdown on Migrant Child Labor

The announcement came days after a Times investigation showed children were working in dangerous jobs throughout the United States. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IxwMjg via IFTTT

Large Crowds Across Mexico Protest Overhaul of Election Watchdog

Demonstrations took place in over 100 cities against the recent overhaul of the country’s electoral watchdog, which officials say could make fair and free elections difficult. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vHQA1W6 via IFTTT

Where’s the Snow? Snowboarding Brands Are Trying to Find Out for Themselves.

Brands are changing their strategies and entering policy debates, as climate change continues to upend the snowfall calendar. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VXeZFCy via IFTTT

Russian Diaspora Finds Ways to Protest Putin’s War

From Berlin to Chicago, crowds gathered to express solidarity with Ukraine and to underscore that not all Russians support Vladimir Putin’s war. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vcmhBd7 via IFTTT

West Bank Attack Kills 2 Israelis as Middle East Officials Meet in Jordan

The fatal shooting occurred while American, Israeli, Palestinian and other Arab officials attended a summit to discuss ways of lowering tensions. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/4AgiElO via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak Nears U.K.-E.U. Deal on Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to meet on Monday in Britain with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to work out the final details. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QgByZnm via IFTTT

The Next Hot Housing Market Is Out of This World. It’s in the Metaverse.

Despite the implosion of FTX and projections of a cryptocurrency winter, the metaverse real estate market is expected to grow by $5.37 billion by 2026. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FSrcNbL via IFTTT

Nigerian Politician Arrested With Nearly $500,000 on Eve of Election, Police Say

For years, Nigerian politicians have been accused of buying votes. The lawmaker, the police say, was caught with dollar bills and a list of possible recipients. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oGeKRa9 via IFTTT

‘Black Bear,’ ‘Sharp Stick’ and More Streaming Gems

Looking for something different to stream? We have options for you. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/26IUZgc via IFTTT

Judge John Hodgman on Tipping When You Split the Bill

Is it rude to ask what your dinner companion is leaving? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0iXGdOp via IFTTT

Shinta Ratri, Fighter for Transgender Rights in Indonesia, Dies at 60

The Islamic boarding school she helped found offers a haven for transgender women in a country where discrimination can be acute. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/ox06dVe via IFTTT

China to Welcome Belarusian Leader, Raising Concerns Over Ukraine

A state visit next week by Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus seems to confirm U.S. fears that China is prepared to send lethal aid to Russia. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cjPqHBQ via IFTTT

A NATO Minnow Reels From Cyberattacks Linked to Iran

Albania has been the target of repeated digital assaults believed to be linked to its sheltering of an Iranian dissident group on its soil. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/irAkfgV via IFTTT

This Roasted Fish Recipe Is Weeknight Easy and Julia Child Fancy

Fish almondine is a nutty variation on a classic French dish, sole meunière. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zNZfFeK via IFTTT

10 Years After Lac-Mégantic Tragedy, Are Canada’s Rails Safe?

When a runaway train loaded with oil jumped the tracks in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, 47 people died in Canada’s worst rail disaster in nearly 150 years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YIuoqS8 via IFTTT

How Hard Is It to Paint Like Vermeer? TV Contestants Find Out.

Amateur and professional artists are competing to recreate some of the old master’s lost works in a Dutch reality show that coincides with a blockbuster Vermeer exhibition in Amsterdam. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3uc6RNJ via IFTTT

China Reprises Old Themes in Ukraine Plan, Casting Itself as Neutral

A year after Russia’s invasion, Beijing released a paper declaring its position on the war: It called for an end to the fighting but avoided demands that could hurt its ties with Russia. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/g8nBLKj via IFTTT

What Sounds Did Dinosaurs Make?

A new study of a fossilized anklyosaur suggests it could have uttered birdlike calls. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XYUgdBC via IFTTT

Bike Path Attacker’s Father Testifies to Save Son: ‘He Ruined Their Lives’

A federal jury considering the death penalty heard testimony from the father of Sayfullo Saipov, who said he expected that he would never see his son again. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hPRkTu2 via IFTTT

Diesel’s Show at Milan Fashion Week Makes a Brilliant Case for Designers

Glenn Martens makes the case with condoms, fun and mind-blowing technique. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SIqy3Qb via IFTTT

Christian Revival Draws Thousands to Kentucky Town

Over two weeks, more than 50,000 people descended on a small campus chapel to experience the nation’s first major spiritual revival in decades — one driven by Gen Z. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GKI2YfR via IFTTT

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 16 Years for Los Angeles Sex Crimes

The former film producer was convicted in December of rape and sexual assault of a woman who testified that he attacked her in 2013. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Hb13LJf via IFTTT

Putin and Biden Shore Up Alliances in Dueling Appearances

On the surface, it looked like a reversion to the Cold War era. The reality was even more complicated. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/f2C0OBj via IFTTT

China’s Tech Rainmaker Vanishes, and So Does Business Confidence

Bao Fan’s firm says he’s unreachable, and others in the tech sector are worried for him and fear what his disappearance says about China’s heavy hand in business. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/HYoveSm via IFTTT

What ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Owes to Samurai and Sergio Leone

The DreamWorks sequel has garnered praise for its vibrant animation, darker story and fight sequences inspired by classic films. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/75sxr3U via IFTTT

The Celtics Won’t Have Inexperience to Blame if They Don’t Win This Year

Boston has star players, a deep bench and recent N.B.A. finals experience. What the team won’t have, if it loses in the playoffs, will be excuses. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Zo4sHxU via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: Key Meetings for Biden and Putin

Also, another deadly Israeli raid in the West Bank and South Korea’s fight over L.G.B.T.Q. rights. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/zRpQUqw via IFTTT

In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Democratic Turnout Was High

Democratic turnout was high in the Tuesday primary for the State Supreme Court, ahead of a costly general election that will decide the future of abortion rights and gerrymandered maps in the state. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/l7uC4Ne via IFTTT

Israel Unlikely to Extradite Mexico’s Ex-Official Wanted Over Missing Students

The Mexican authorities say Tomás Zerón tortured witnesses and tampered with evidence in a crucial investigation into the 2014 disappearance of 43 students. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Sm6NXhJ via IFTTT

Wagner Group Chief Accuses Russian Military Command of Treason

Caustic accusations by the head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, suggest that his vaunted access to Vladimir Putin may be on the wane. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wZmzv4k via IFTTT

Judge Rejects Bid by Sept. 11 Families to Seize Frozen Afghan Central Bank Funds

A lawyer for the lead group of victims’ relatives who had sought $3.5 billion to pay off the Taliban’s judgment debts said they would appeal. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/S43utvI via IFTTT

Why Medicare and Social Security Are Sustainable

Reports of their inevitable collapse are greatly exaggerated. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lr4gvRt via IFTTT

In New York, 2 Teens’ Deaths Underscore Dangers of ‘Subway Surfing’

In New York, incidents of people riding outside of train cars have more than quadrupled in one year. Two recent deaths show the dangers of a trend stoked by social media. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QC0LtE4 via IFTTT

Another Deadly Quake Rocks an Already Ravaged Area of Turkey

Just two weeks after the deadliest earthquake in the country’s modern history, a powerful shock hit southern Turkey, where many people are still sleeping outdoors for fear of building collapses. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/8Oiw1mH via IFTTT

Jimmy Carter’s Presidency Was Not What You Think

Jimmy Carter was probably the most intelligent, hard-working and decent man to have occupied the Oval Office in the 20th century. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/msMfg4o via IFTTT

Woman Ignited Gay Pride Flag, Damaging SoHo Bistro, Police Say

The intentional fire at Little Prince, which was captured by a security camera, was being investigated as a possible hate crime, officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ogKYh6s via IFTTT

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Cornerstone, Dies at 89

With songs like “Don’t You Just Know It,” “Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” and “Sea Cruise,” he put a firm backbeat behind joyful nonsense. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/L2tWDoA via IFTTT

On Blinken Visit, Quake Relief Soothes U.S.-Turkey Tensions

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken pledged to keep helping Turkey recover from a devastating earthquake, but there were few hints of progress on disputes over F-16 sales and NATO. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vNkgcf8 via IFTTT

6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Turkey

The 6.3-magnitude quake struck near a town in hard-hit Hatay Province, one of the areas most devastated by the Feb. 6 quake that killed more than 46,000 people across Turkey and northwestern Syria. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/TC7EfKq via IFTTT

Richard Belzer, Detective Munch on ‘Law & Order: S.V.U.,’ Dies at 78

A stand-up comic, he called his hard-boiled character on the long-running TV drama “Lenny Bruce with a badge.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SqiYCFy via IFTTT

Libraries Are Meeting the Needs of Their Communities With More Than Books

The New York Times sent photographers to seven states to document the thrum and buzz in buildings once known for silence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oPGsmOE via IFTTT

Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts

Meta announced that it would begin charging $11.99 a month for a blue badge on Facebook and Instagram. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MlmWTK9 via IFTTT

Many Personal Care Products Contain Harmful Chemicals. Here’s What to Do About It.

Take these small steps to lower your exposure. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9iR6jen via IFTTT

11 Shot and at Two Sites in Memphis, Officials Say

Eleven people were shot early on Sunday, leaving one person dead and five critically wounded, the police said. It was unclear what led to the gunfire. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7wJVvra via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: A Testy Exchange Between the U.S. and China

Also, Vladimir Putin’s war narrative takes hold in Russia. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/ghDzFuy via IFTTT

What Is Presidents’ Day? A History.

The United States began celebrating its first president when he was still a general. Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, the holiday has morphed into a celebration of the presidency. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JmFUhfi via IFTTT

The Smartphone and the Sources of Teenager Despair

Social media has added to a sense of isolation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7GXirUw via IFTTT

What Should I Do About a Neighbor Who Verbally Abused Her Child?

A reader who overheard a neighbor shouting cruelties at her young son wonders whether, and how, to intervene. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/X73gbmi via IFTTT

By the Book Interview: Rebecca Makkai

“Not a generically boring office job, but something terribly specific that we don’t normally get to hear about,” says the author, whose new book is “I Have Some Questions for You.” “I want to enjoy a novel and at the same time learn everything about eel fishing or asbestos removal or typewriter repair.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vbyhqZ5 via IFTTT

Jimmy Carter, 98, Enters Hospice Care

The 39th president has decided to forgo further medical care and will “spend his remaining time at home with his family,” the Carter Center announced. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IRNBFuU via IFTTT

Blinken Meets With Chinese Official Amid Spy Balloon Furor, U.S. Says

The meeting resumed diplomacy between Washington and Beijing that had been frozen after the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/16S8OCs via IFTTT

More Than 300,000 Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino Drinks Recalled

PepsiCo voluntarily recalled the beverages after glass was found in some of the bottles, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/olxYgM1 via IFTTT

How New York’s Emerging Cannabis Industry Plans to Find 63,000 Workers

The industry estimates that there could be 63,000 jobs in weed across the state by 2025, many of them in retail and hospitality. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/i1qCGJr via IFTTT

6 Killed in Series of Shootings in Tate County, Mississippi

The governor’s office said that a suspect was in custody in connection with a series of fatal shootings on Friday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aMsjklw via IFTTT

Rena Gluck, Who Helped Bring Modern Dance to Israel, Dies at 89

As a student of Martha Graham and a founding member of the Batsheva Dance Company, she helped lay the foundation for an art that continues to thrive in Israel. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/fPO8xp3 via IFTTT

Militants Wage Deadly Battle in Karachi Police Headquarters

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault, the latest in a string of attacks from the group that have shaken many Pakistanis’ sense of security in recent months. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/jBnFbhz via IFTTT

Takeaways From the Report on the Trump Georgia Investigation

The released excerpts from the special grand jury’s report suggest that the jurors probably recommended indictments on more charges than just perjury. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hJD6OXI via IFTTT

CNN’s Chairman Rebukes Don Lemon Over His Nikki Haley Comments

Mr. Lemon’s assertion that the presidential candidate Nikki Haley was not “in her prime” roiled the network and put a harsh spotlight on its struggling morning show. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/G6S4m2O via IFTTT

This Charity Fights Sex Trafficking. Bureaucracy Might Doom It.

GEMS is one of the most respected providers of aid to young victims of sexual exploitation. But New York City’s antiquated payment system is putting its future at risk. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/q2IBPeg via IFTTT

Remaking Country’s Gender Politics, One Barroom Weeper at a Time

The Nashville songwriter Shane McAnally is behind many of country music’s No. 1 hits, which aren’t as straight as they seem. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JQ1xLkt via IFTTT

Biden Labor Secretary to Depart to Run N.H.L. Players Union

Martin J. Walsh, a former mayor of Boston, was regarded as an unusually visible labor secretary. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yWqIKYR via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: U.FO.s Were Likely Not Spying, Biden Says

Also, New Zealand’s recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle and a disturbing conversation with a chatbot. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/B2VEHbu via IFTTT

‘Chernobyl 2.0’? Ohio Train Derailment Spurs Wild Speculation

For many influencers across the political spectrum, claims about the environmental effects of the train derailment have gone far beyond known facts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4tcgoBR via IFTTT

Tim McCarver, 81, All-Star Catcher in Hall of Fame as Broadcaster, Dies

He played with four teams over four decades and won two World Series titles, then took his gift of gab into the TV booth. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ROjBaMJ via IFTTT

Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System

A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths or injuries caused by the flaws. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BjzCsqe via IFTTT

What Toxic Chemicals Were Aboard the Derailed Train in Ohio?

The train was carrying industrial materials used in plastics, paint thinners and other products, according to information provided to the federal government. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ow29kUI via IFTTT

Thai Cave Survivor Dies in England

Duangphet Promthep, 17, was a member of the soccer team that escaped from a submerged cave in Thailand in 2018 and later attended a soccer academy in England. The cause of his death was unclear. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/uIG7lU8 via IFTTT

Sturgeon says she will remain in her role until a successor is in place.

Ms. Sturgeon has from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ItDoxfe via IFTTT

Justice Dept. Is Said to Decline to Charge Gaetz in Sex-Trafficking Inquiry

An investigation had examined whether Representative Matt Gaetz broke federal laws, focusing on his relationships with women recruited online, and whether he had sex with a 17-year-old girl. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H5va9d via IFTTT

Israeli Parliament Votes to Deport Citizens Convicted of Terrorism

Amid a surge in violence, lawmakers voted to allow the authorities to deport convicted Palestinians, including Israeli citizens. Opponents called the law, aimed at Arabs, discriminatory. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/iUQfDxr via IFTTT

New Zealand Calls State of Emergency for Cyclone Gabrielle

The cyclone, which caused severe flooding and cut power to 225,000 residents, was “the most significant weather event New Zealand has seen this century,” Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/Z94M6uN via IFTTT

Pharrell Williams Is Louis Vuitton’s Next Men’s Designer

The rapper and music producer will succeed Virgil Abloh and “lead Louis Vuitton toward a new and very exciting chapter,” the brand said in a statement. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hAIoFdi via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: Miracle Rescues in Turkey

Also, the balloons over the U.S. and India’s raid on the BBC’s offices. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/4fx0W1T via IFTTT

What We Know About the Michigan State Shooting Victims

Three students were killed in the shooting at the university’s campus on Monday night and five others were wounded. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gMxVHyk via IFTTT

Eric Adams’s War Against Rats Brings a Split Verdict, and a $300 Fine

Mayor Eric Adams was able to overturn one of two summonses targeting him for evidence of rats at a Brooklyn rowhouse he owns. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8aR9Ulu via IFTTT

A Week After Quake, 9 Survivors Are Rescued From the Rubble in Turkey

Nine people were rescued in Turkey over a week after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated the region. The rescues were rare bright spots in one of the bleakest periods in memory for Turkey. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/0r7LH2F via IFTTT

According to Medical Guidelines, Your Doctor Needs a 27-Hour Workday

Some doctors say that however reasonable guidelines may seem, their cumulative burden causes “constant frustration” to medical practice. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ln8zByR via IFTTT

Biden Removes the Top Capitol Facilities Official Amid Allegations of Wrongdoing

After a damning report and a committee hearing in which lawmakers in both parties condemned his actions, the president ousted J. Brett Blanton, the architect of the Capitol, from his post. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qSfdPHu via IFTTT

What Happens When We Marry People Like Us

What the birds and the bees teach us about income inequality. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/h4ctMDY via IFTTT

Georgia Judge Will Release Parts of Report on Trump Election Inquiry

Releasing the introduction and conclusion of a special grand jury report could shed light on the extent to which Mr. Trump and others might face legal jeopardy in the case. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ILlvqTx via IFTTT

Ukrainians Demonstrate Training on Leopard Tanks in Poland

The soldiers began training on advanced Western tanks three weeks ago. Poland’s president says the tanks will be crucial to Ukraine’s war efforts. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nAjaqHP via IFTTT

Week After Turkey-Syria Earthquake, Relief Efforts Are Stymied

A week after a powerful quake struck Turkey and Syria, the combined death toll surpassed 35,000. With more than a million homeless in Turkey alone, there is a desperate need for temporary housing. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/PEA3oHK via IFTTT

Inside the Party Where Drake Played at Super Bowl Weekend

Tim Cook, Cher, Drake and many hangers-on descend on makeshift clubs in Arizona for the game weekend. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hd5ksR1 via IFTTT

How Can I Convince My Wife That She Cheated Her Siblings?

While dividing up her late mother’s belongings, a woman claimed an extremely valuable artwork for herself, purposely hiding its worth from her fellow heirs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6vRcpEo via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: U.S. Destroys U.F.O.s

Also, Turkey investigates building contractors after a deadly earthquake and Russians who fight for Ukraine. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/q8VsO7k via IFTTT

Buddy, can you spare $2,900 … for a ticket?

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IntQ19C via IFTTT

Jack Smith, Special Counsel for Trump Inquiries, Steps Up the Pace

Named less than three months ago to oversee investigations into Donald J. Trump’s efforts to hold onto power and his handling of classified documents, the special counsel is moving aggressively. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hg2StMf via IFTTT

Where #Vanlife Meets #Skibum

In the Pacific Northwest, ski resorts set aside spots in their parking lots for vans and R.V.s, creating overnight communities of skiers and riders. One writer toured three Oregon resorts to test the scene. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bHrcWq0 via IFTTT

Celebrity ‘Queer Baiting’ and More: The Week in Reporter Reads

Five articles from around The Times, narrated just for you. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/H2nTidX via IFTTT

What to Cook This Weekend

Chili, Moroccan nachos and more for the Super Bowl. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Xcqgavz via IFTTT

Bing’s Revenge and Google’s A.I. Face-Plant

OpenAI’s chief executive, Sam Altman, and Microsoft’s chief technology officer, Kevin Scott, on an A.I.-powered Bing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EI8SQDW via IFTTT

Are You (Still) an Optimist? These Questions Might Help Explain Why

It may seem impossible to feel upbeat about the future, especially now. But there are common traits optimists share that can help improve anyone’s outlook. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dZMmTry via IFTTT

Clean Slates Promised Under New York Marijuana Law Prove Complicated

The omission of a single Roman numeral in the text of a state law has made it difficult for those with certain convictions to clear their names. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/E74UzoB via IFTTT

As Super Bowl Fans Arrive, Phoenix Seeks to Present a New Face

The game puts a spotlight on the city’s efforts to remake its image through art, eco-friendly development and a revitalized downtown. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/a2T1xjQ via IFTTT

Volunteers Piece Together a Makeshift Medical System in Earthquake Zone

In place of damaged or destroyed hospitals, a series of field clinics have sprung up in Turkey, with doctors and nurses from around the world. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/lG9ZctN via IFTTT

Texas Attorney General Agrees to Give $3.3 Million and an Apology to Former Aides

The multimillion-dollar settlement will come from state funds and be paid to top deputies who had accused the attorney general, Ken Paxton, of corruption. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/c18GEWB via IFTTT

How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes

Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vlX5Cs7 via IFTTT

DeSantis Gains Control of Tax Board Overseeing Disney World

The Florida governor had wanted to abolish the resort’s designation as a special tax district. That would have left two counties paying for services like policing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Yzp6mjC via IFTTT

Has Wokeness Changed Hollywood?

What movies define our political moment? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ECDvGrN via IFTTT

What We Know About the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

As the death toll rises in the one of the deadliest quakes in decades, a global humanitarian aid effort faces deep challenges. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/u9yFVTr via IFTTT

With Legislative Prospects Dim, Democrats to Highlight Past Bills

Senator Chuck Schumer says the party’s main priority will be to make certain that sweeping laws of the past two years are implemented — and that Democrats get credit. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OEPomFL via IFTTT

As Aid Trickles Into Syria, Residents Say Too Little, Too Late

“Some people under ruins are sharing their wills with the team,” said one rescue worker. “They share names of their loved ones, then they die.” from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/VrovjsF via IFTTT

Rep. Nancy Mace Jokes About Republicans at Press Club Event

In frequently bawdy terms at a press club dinner, Representative Nancy Mace brought down the house with her barbs at fellow House members and other Republicans. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YzwTVDt via IFTTT

In Turkey, a Parking Lot Becomes an Open-Air Morgue After Earthquake

Hundreds of families searched for deceased relatives at a makeshift morgue outside a hospital in Turkey’s hardest-hit region. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/YvdsEV2 via IFTTT

Florida Officials Had Repeated Contact With College Board Over African American Studies

In a recent letter to the College Board, state officials list a series of emails and meetings over the last year, often discussing course material about race that state regulations might bar. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rn5XpaN via IFTTT

What the Winter Storms in California Mean for Travel

Ski resorts and wineries may ultimately benefit, but in many areas, impassable stretches of highway and major wind and water damage will take weeks or months to repair. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OvBlkGu via IFTTT

Romney-Santos Confrontation Reflects a Broader Clash Within the G.O.P.

The run-in between the senator from Utah, an institutionalist who prizes decorum, and the newly elected, embattled congressman from New York encapsulated the tension inside the Republican Party. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zeF19My via IFTTT

Searching for Streaming Profit, Disney Cuts $5.5 Billion in Costs

In the company’s first earnings report since Bob Iger returned as C.E.O., it exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. But about 7,000 employees are expected to be laid off. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bnjMkVE via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: Frustration Mounts in Turkey

Also, Volodymyr Zelensky visits Britain and LeBron James breaks a record. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/3OrSBu6 via IFTTT

Greta Thunberg: ‘The World Is Getting More Grim by the Day’

Why the world’s most prominent climate activist remains disappointed with people in power. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Eg8u0rx via IFTTT

Texas Bused Migrants North. Then New York Did the Same.

New York City is buying bus tickets for migrants who want to seek asylum in Canada, where they hope to have an easier time getting work permits and health insurance. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rAmRgPf via IFTTT

What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic and Wegovy?

As more patients turn to diabetes medications for other uses, a shortage has taken hold. But doctors say going off these drugs can take a toll. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Zsj6Y7G via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: Quake’s Death Toll Soars

Also, China’s balloon spin and Russia’s mounting losses. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/SGVHkI0 via IFTTT

Gustavo Dudamel’s 10 Notable Recordings

Dudamel, the New York Philharmonic’s next music director, has a varied catalog of classics and contemporary works, as well as film scores. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oSPzV1v via IFTTT

Regulation and why More Productivity Isn’t Always Better

Safety and environmental rules may reduce gross domestic product. But maybe that’s OK. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OspnuC3 via IFTTT

How Much to See a Movie at AMC? It Will Soon Depend Where You Sit.

By the end of 2023, the movie theater chain will offer tickets at three different price tiers, with middle seats costing the most. You’ll pay less if you like the front row. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sjq8oMB via IFTTT

Amid Criticism, Elite Crime Teams Dwindled. Then Cities Brought Them Back.

The Scorpion police team whose officers are charged in the death of Tyre Nichols has been disbanded. But Memphis wasn’t the only city to turn again to specialized teams to fight a new surge in crime. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lxUaBHf via IFTTT

Education Issues Vault to Top of the G.O.P.’s Presidential Race

Donald Trump and possible rivals, like Gov. Ron DeSantis, are making appeals to conservative voters on race and gender issues, but such messages had a mixed record in November’s midterm elections. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ACHi4Jl via IFTTT

Humanitarian Crisis in Syria Is Exacerbated By Deadly Earthquakes

One of the hardest hit areas was northwestern Syria, where nearly three million people displaced by the country’s decade-long civil war were already living in precarious conditions. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Gkm59An via IFTTT

Pair Is Charged With Plotting to ‘Destroy Baltimore’ by Attacking Electrical Grid

The charges came as experts have warned that the energy grid and electrical substations in particular have become popular targets for far-right extremists. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xD6LplJ via IFTTT

Harris Announces Funding to Address Root Causes of Migration Crisis

The vice president said private companies had pledged almost $1 billion to support communities in Central America. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ii4MZhJ via IFTTT

Five Minutes That Will Make You Love 21st-Century Jazz

We’ve done a lot of listening back. So where is jazz today? Writers and musicians including Sonny Rollins, Melanie Charles and Terri Lyne Carrington share their favorites from this millennium. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vepjX6r via IFTTT

How Can My Brother Buy My Share of Our Parents’ Home?

There are various taxes and fees involved when relatives settle their parents’ estate, but the first step is figuring out what it’s worth. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IuMbTZf via IFTTT

Iran Announces Amnesty, but It May Not Spare Many Protesters

While the government said tens of thousands of prisoners were to be freed or get reduced sentences, rights advocates suggested the move was a sham. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SzfYIjB via IFTTT

Iran Announces Amnesty, but It May Not Spare Many Protesters

While the government said tens of thousands of prisoners were to be freed or get reduced sentences, rights advocates suggested the move was a sham. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/SzfYIjB via IFTTT

Biden’s State of the Union Address Holds a Chance for a Fresh Start

The president plans to use his first State of the Union address since Republicans took control of the House to call for bipartisan cooperation. Neither he nor many others expect that to happen. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NvHYRck via IFTTT

What Will It Take to Trust M. Night Shyamalan?

The director, whose latest is “Knock at the Cabin,” has been working to regain audience faith, one B-movie at a time. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cCTJ4u8 via IFTTT

582,462 and Counting

To fix a problem like homelessness in America, you need to know its scope. To do that, you need sheriffs, social workers, volunteers, flashlights and 10 days in January. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7RVKBMC via IFTTT

The Costs of a Long War in Ukraine

Why the Biden White House needs to push for peace in 2023. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OD97Czw via IFTTT

Train Derailment in Ohio Sparks Huge Fire and Prompts Evacuations

About 50 train cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, where officials on Saturday were assessing whether the burning materials were hazardous. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KzLJg84 via IFTTT

U.S. Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off the Coast of the Carolinas

The airborne surveillance device was first spotted earlier this week over the western United States, setting off a diplomatic crisis. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vVn7kzH via IFTTT

In northern Maine, it’s cold enough for ‘frostquakes.’

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Serrano-Cruz Preview: Serrano Seeks Undisputed Featherweight Championship

Serrano, a world champion in seven weight classes, lost to her biggest rival last spring. Now, she’s sparring with men to get back to the level she demands of herself. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HwYlJBS via IFTTT

Biden Weighs State of the Union Focus on His Unfinished Agenda

As the president prepares for his national address, his aides debate an emphasis on his still-unrealized plans for child care, prekindergarten and more. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fiH8YkC via IFTTT

Kyrie Irving Asks the Nets to Trade Him

The Nets guard, who will be a free agent this summer, wants out of Brooklyn just months after he caused an uproar by linking to an antisemitic film on social media. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CewLSqa via IFTTT

Eliot Spitzer and an Elite Co-op Board Fight Over a Ditch

The former governor of New York faces a lawsuit from a cooperative board that could upend his plans to build condos on the Upper East Side. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/k9cNYxZ via IFTTT

Stream These 8 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in February

A handful of great titles are leaving the service for U.S. subscribers soon, including a bona fide comedy classic. See them while you can. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0kPA19m via IFTTT

How to See the ‘Green Comet’ on Thursday

The last time the comet came this close to Earth was during the Stone Age. On Thursday it’ll make its nearest approach to our planet. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/O4Ffs6A via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: The U.S. Military Expands in the Philippines

Also, Vladimir Putin evokes Stalingrad and a contested film is a box-office hit in India. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/30hjRMU via IFTTT

Alphabet’s Profit Falls 34% Amid Ads Slowdown

Google’s parent company reported its fourth consecutive drop in quarterly profit, weeks after culling 6 percent of its work force to cut costs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lRIU0hg via IFTTT

Charter School Expansion Faces Tough Fight in New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to allow more charter schools to open in New York City. But as the public school system loses students, the effort faces strong political headwinds. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PuzYJUN via IFTTT

How a Faked-Evidence Case Against an Ex-N.Y.P.D. Detective Crumbled

The prosecutor in charge repeatedly failed to turn over information to defense attorneys, infuriating a judge, who called the delayed handoff “outrageous.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WOXZnIm via IFTTT

Why Iran’s Missile Program Alarms Its Regional Rivals

A drone attack on a military facility in central Iran, said to be the work of Israel’s intelligence agency, focused renewed attention on Tehran’s advancing missile capabilities. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/N7pGz5L via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: Rising Militancy in Pakistan

Also, Adani Enterprises pulls its offering and soldiers die on both sides in Bakhmut. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/typciIg via IFTTT

Bon Voyage, Boeing 747.

How the ‘Queen of the Skies’ transformed air travel and our global community. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VEHycrj via IFTTT

Eagles’ Josh Sills Indicted on Rape and Kidnapping Charges

Joshua Sills, 25, was indicted in Ohio in the rape of a woman in December 2019, prosecutors announced on Wednesday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XvUSkHf via IFTTT

Can Fashion Week’s Trash Problem Be Solved?

Organizers of Copenhagen Fashion Week have created sustainability requirements for participating designers with the goal of setting a new industry standard. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Td8fPto via IFTTT