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As Iran Seizes Tankers, UAE Pulls Back From US-Led Maritime Force

The United Arab Emirates announced it had stopped participating in the security group after Iran seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf recently. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/HvrJL27 via IFTTT

Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help

The European Union is trying to assemble the building blocks to produce electric cars, but subsidies are luring companies to the United States. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/PpeVDUC via IFTTT

Biden Officials Announce Indo-Pacific Trade Deal, Clashing With Industry Groups

The United States announced a deal to coordinate supply chains with allies, but prominent business groups said the deal fell short on reducing tariffs and other trade barriers. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/Zd3oTyF via IFTTT

A Desperate Act Reveals the Dwindling Room for Dissent in India

Their protest dispersed, female wrestlers who have accused a powerful official of sexual harassment went to the Ganges intending to throw away their Olympic medals. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/b4jFqzh via IFTTT

Israel Called Them ‘Precision’ Strikes. But Civilian Homes Were Hit, Too.

Palestinians in Gaza say that Israel’s strikes against Islamic Jihad amount to a collective punishment aimed at making them fearful about who their neighbors might be. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/tYI9Le8 via IFTTT

Meet Greta Lee, the Star of “Past Lives”

She’s known for playing offbeat characters in “Russian Doll,” “High Maintenance” and “Girls,” but Greta Lee is winning raves for her restrained performance in “Past Lives.” It almost didn’t happen. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/yhZe85x via IFTTT

China’s Young People Can’t Find Jobs. Xi Jinping Says to ‘Eat Bitterness.’

With youth unemployment at a record, the Communist Party is trying to reset expectations about social mobility by talking up the virtue of hardship. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/H1bleFU via IFTTT

North Korean Rocket Triggers ‘False-Alarm’ Evacuation Order in South Korea

The North has said its space rocket will carry a spy satellite, the country’s first, allowing it to watch its enemies in the region more closely. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/c7NSPXM via IFTTT

A Plan to Avert a Vast Oil Spill Off Yemen Moves Ahead

A decaying tanker holds about four times the amount of oil leaked in the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster. Experts have warned that it is an ecological time bomb that could explode or disintegrate at any moment. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/KVcp98r via IFTTT

Erdogan Pushed to Victory in Turkey by Conservative Women

In winning another term as Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan was propelled to victory in part by the fervent support of an often underappreciated constituency — conservative religious women. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/mw9PcIy via IFTTT

At Guantánamo’s Court Like No Other, Progress Is Frustrated by State Secrets

The U.S. government is still sorting out what’s secret in an Indonesian bombing case more than two decades after the attack. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/YwJs5KE via IFTTT

One Indian State Is Desperate for More Babies

India will soon be history’s most populous country. But the growth is uneven, and the Himalayan state of Sikkim is offering cash incentives to encourage births. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/ylnwQk0 via IFTTT

Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Is Re-elected

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has given few indications that he intends to change course at home, where he faces a looming economic crisis, or in foreign policy, where he has vexed Western allies. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/hA3YRwK via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: A U.S. debt-limit deal

Also, a reader-made playlist. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/3tUuCnF via IFTTT

At Least 3 Die in Clashes on Iranian-Afghan Border

The fighting comes amid rising political tension between the two countries over the flow of water from the Helmand River in Afghanistan into eastern Iran. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/FJ78Oio via IFTTT

At Least 3 Die in Clashes on Iranian-Afghan Border

The fighting comes amid rising political tension between the two countries over the flow of water from the Helmand River in Afghanistan into eastern Iran. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/FJ78Oio via IFTTT

Modi Opens India’s New Parliament Building as Opposition Stays Away

The complex is a testament to the prime minister’s power to get things done, but the ceremony also put the nation’s political divisions on display. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/1X43HOf via IFTTT

Overlooked No More: Sultan Khan, Untrained Chess Player Who Became a Champion

He beat some of the world’s top players despite growing up with little access to chess books and not having the same knowledge his rivals possessed. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/BXiTQ0w via IFTTT

As Covid Infections Rise, China Rejects a Return to Lockdowns

The authorities say that cases are up, and one doctor estimates that there could soon be 65 million cases a week. But China appears determined to move on. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/YzHirP8 via IFTTT

For These Veterans of U.S. Military, ‘Free’ Health Care Is a 5-Hour Flight Away

With health services lacking at home, many veterans from three Pacific Island nations end up paying to use the subsidized, or in many cases free, care they have earned. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/VeNDZOT via IFTTT

Ispace’s Japanese Moon Lander Crashed Because of Software Glitch

Ispace was aiming to become the first private company to land on the surface of the moon, but lost contact with its robotic spacecraft in late April. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/XUJeVtk via IFTTT

Plane Door Opens in Flight but Jet Lands Safely

A man was arrested on suspicion of unlocking an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight in South Korea when it was about 700 feet off the ground. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/TDoFqAd via IFTTT

How Turkey’s Erdogan Rose to Power

Turkey’s leader faced a criminal conviction, mass protests and a coup. Instead of hurting or ending his political career, they helped him accumulate ever more control. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/XrWh1Lv via IFTTT

Turkey’s Erdogan Woos Voters in Re-Election Campaign

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rock star appeal at his election rallies, promising to lead Turkey to claim its rightful place as a global power if he is re-elected in a runoff on Sunday. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/qfcxyhF via IFTTT

Vietnam Activist Jailed for Mocking Official’s Salt Bae Meal

A powerful Communist official ate a gold-encrusted steak in London. An activist who poked fun at the excess was sentenced to more than five years. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/c0QA3k2 via IFTTT

Nanchang, Once a Symbol of China’s Growth, Signals a Housing Crisis

Nanchang’s skyscrapers represented urban transformation, but the city added apartments faster than its population grew. The result: vacant homes and offices. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/jqPXvQ9 via IFTTT

USS Mannert L. Abele, Navy Ship Sunk in World War II, Is Found

The U.S.S. Mannert L. Abele was broken in half by two kamikaze attacks and sank in 4,500 feet of water, killing 84 sailors. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/HmpJWfX via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: DeSantis’s Presidential Run

Also, China cracks down on comedy. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/xHzg51c via IFTTT

Why the ‘Rules’ of Politics Don’t Always Stymie Outsiders to the System

For decades, many voters grew accustomed to a certain set of norms that seemed to govern political systems like rules. But elite groups have lost the power they once had to enforce those norms, or decided to change their own behavior. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3XYIn4r via IFTTT

Chinese Malware Hits Systems on Guam. Is Taiwan the Real Target?

The code, which Microsoft said was installed by a Chinese government hacking group, set off alarms because Guam would be a centerpiece of any U.S. military response to a move against Taiwan. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/gWGp8AC via IFTTT

Malware Discovered in Guam Raises a Question: Is China Prepping the Battlefield?

The code, which Microsoft said was installed by a Chinese government hacking group, set off alarms because Guam would be a centerpiece of any U.S. military response to a move against Taiwan. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gWGp8AC via IFTTT

Arian Moayed Plays Creepy Men for Thoughtful Reasons

In roles in HBO’s “Succession” and “A Doll’s House” on Broadway, politics are never far from mind for the Iranian American actor. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5Cuj8cL via IFTTT

Elite Virginia High School’s Admissions Policy Does Not Discriminate, Court Rules

Parents had objected to Thomas Jefferson High School in Virginia changing its admissions policies, including getting rid of an exam. The case appears headed for the Supreme Court. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RK9LESH via IFTTT

Mayor Adams Opposes Bills That Could Make It Easier to Leave Shelters

The bills, expected to be passed this week by the City Council, would end a rule that people must be in shelters for 90 days before becoming eligible for housing vouchers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qGpoO4u via IFTTT

Audiences Are Coming Back to Orchestras After a ‘Scary’ Fall

“It seemed like a switch flipped right before Thanksgiving,” the leader of the Chicago Symphony said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/R7yMNwZ via IFTTT

Ron DeSantis Floats ‘7-2 Conservative Majority’ on Supreme Court

With his 2024 campaign imminent, Ron DeSantis pointed to how he could tilt the court further to the right. He also highlighted his ability to serve for eight years as president, unlike Donald Trump. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YBGvxcV via IFTTT

E. Jean Carroll Seeks New Damages From Trump for Comments on CNN

The former president’s repeated denials that he sexually abused Ms. Carroll “show the depth of his malice” and merit heavy damages, her lawyer wrote. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bfIK6ax via IFTTT

Prosecutors Sought Records on Trump’s Foreign Business Deals Since 2017

The special counsel scrutinizing the former president’s handling of classified documents issued a subpoena to the Trump Organization seeking records related to seven countries. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Qu7OB4d via IFTTT

Thousands of NYC Hotel Rooms Are Open, Despite Migrant Arrivals

The mayor has said the influx of migrants staying in hotel rooms could affect tourism, but about 20,500 hotel rooms remain unoccupied. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ICis7Z1 via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing: Bakhmut in Ruins

Plus, China bans some U.S. chips. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/U9W4tzB via IFTTT

Debt Limit Negotiators Debate Spending Caps to Break Standoff

The strategy, which was used in 2011, could allow both sides to save face but would most likely do little to chip away at the national debt. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/r2Rsigj via IFTTT

Carmelo Anthony Retires From NBA After 19 Seasons

Anthony, known as one of the top scorers in league history, had struggled in recent years and did not play the 2022-23 season. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pEZx9Lw via IFTTT

Martin Amis: An appreciation

Our critic assesses the achievement of Martin Amis, Britain’s most famous literary son. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EN0LbT via IFTTT

Blacksmithing Is Alive and Well in Kentucky

The “functional art” of Craig Kaviar, including transforming guns into garden tools, is part of a revival of the ancient craft. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NIcgxCY via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: The G7 Wraps

Also, Russia claims that it captured Bakhmut. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/kgxorSq via IFTTT

‘Movie Theaters Are the Marketplace of Free Ideas’

John Fithian spent nearly three decades as the top lobbyist for movie theaters. He says their future is bright, despite the power of streaming. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5JDxZP2 via IFTTT

Greece Elections Results: New Democracy Holds Strong Lead

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s New Democracy party did not win enough votes to form a one-party government. But he appeared to rule out talks to form a coalition, setting the stage for a second vote in weeks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/a38gMLA via IFTTT

China Bans Some Chip Sales of Micron, the US Company

Many analysts see the move as retaliation for Washington’s efforts to cut off China’s access to high-end chips. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dnvLtqz via IFTTT

The ‘Naked Comedy Show’ Is Selling Out in New York

Do you wear shoes onstage? What’s it like to bomb while nude? And, ahem, where do you keep your notes? But the shows often sell out. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ERyYQc6 via IFTTT

Tensions Flare Inside The Messenger, a Fledgling News Site

The company’s high-volume approach to digital publishing has led to duplicated stories and alienated some of its journalists. At least one editor has already resigned. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vD4ctkf via IFTTT

The Tyranny of ‘the Best’

In toasters and in life, the top-rated anything will never be good enough. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fIuT48s via IFTTT

On ‘Succession,’ Striving Is the Worst Insult of All

It’s fine to have money and power, as long as you don’t admit how much you want them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zq1bQ6f via IFTTT

What to Know About Rising Seas

Around the world, tens of millions could lose their homes in the coming decades. Planning is the key to protecting them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/z6bo4iJ via IFTTT

In Flood-Stricken Area of Italy, Residents Fear This Won’t Be the Last of It

Flooding upended tens of thousands of lives this week in Emilia-Romagna, a region that has also experienced drought in recent years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/p3Szytv via IFTTT

DeSantis Amps Up His Retail Campaign in New Hampshire

The Florida governor met with state lawmakers and made the standard diner visit to press flesh with voters, showcasing his more moderate side. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jvbgcz8 via IFTTT

JetBlue-American Partnership Struck Down by Federal Judge

An alliance begun in 2021 at four airports in the New York area and Boston allowed the airlines to sell tickets on each other’s flights and share revenue. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UywchzY via IFTTT

In a Sharp Reversal, Biden Opens a Path for Ukraine to Get Fighter Jets

The president told allied leaders that he would allow Ukrainian pilots to be trained on American-made F-16s, and is prepared to approve other countries’ transferring the jets to Ukraine. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/HnBEsR7 via IFTTT

George Santos Must Be Held Accountable by Republican Leaders

Deceiving voters undermines public faith in Congress. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/h5yAo1M via IFTTT

Mr. Altman Goes to Washington, and Casey Goes on This American Life

OpenAI’s chief executive urged congress to pass legislation to regulate A.I. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/V5ecuxb via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: Dueling Summits

Also, Meta publicly released its latest A.I. technology. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/cxk6dO3 via IFTTT

Supreme Court Dismisses Case on Title 42

The justices acted after the Biden administration announced that the health emergency used to justify the measure, Title 42, was ending. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ub9iPaV via IFTTT

Harry and Meghan Seek Both Privacy and Publicity After Paparazzi Car Chase

Their pursuit by paparazzi in New York shows that neither leaving Britain nor having a police escort shields them from unwanted attention. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GW19UvI via IFTTT

Kusama Takes On the Infinite With a Sly Wink

The Japanese artist’s new exhibition in Manhattan includes undulating pumpkins and graphic paintings, but her latest Infinity Mirror Room is the star of the show. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/f5aR8Dj via IFTTT

Connolly Attack Raises Concern About Congressional District Office Security

After a man asking for Representative Gerald E. Connolly attacked two aides in his district office in Virginia, members of Congress and their staffs are exploring stepped-up safety measures. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EPag0Oj via IFTTT

I Witnessed a Missile Attack in Kyiv, Ukraine

The combined power of Ukrainian valor and American technology may be even greater than we recognize. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z87qdfw via IFTTT

French Resistance Fighter Goes Public About Execution of German P.O.W.s

Forty-seven soldiers were shot dead and secretly buried shortly after D-Day, a veteran says. The story was hidden for decades. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GA7qRjQ via IFTTT

Man Charged With Stealing Ruby Slippers Worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’

An indictment charged Terry Jon Martin with stealing the red-sequined pumps from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minn., in 2005. The slippers were recovered in a sting operation in 2018. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QcTbkq9 via IFTTT

The ‘Skeletons’ in Big Oil’s Closet

There’s growing evidence that fossil fuel companies knew their product would harm the climate, and that’s driving lawsuits around the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UIGiLmS via IFTTT

Today’s Wordle Review: May 17, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers! from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/H709zUr via IFTTT

Desert Monoliths Reveal World’s Oldest Architectural Plans

Engravings found in Jordan and Saudi Arabia appeared to match nearby ancient megastructures known as desert kites as seen from above. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Q6iyN1L via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Missiles

Also, a dim outlook for Cambodia’s opposition. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/xDWNMjS via IFTTT

Journalist Resigns From Board After PEN America Cancels Russian Writers Panel

Masha Gessen stepped down following the free expression group’s decision to cancel an event at its World Voices Festival after Ukrainian writers threatened to boycott. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Zh0946R via IFTTT

Fleeing Generals at War and Violent Militias, Many Say ‘We’re Not Coming Back’

The war in Sudan has unleashed a new wave of violence in the western region of Darfur, sending tens of thousands into neighboring Chad, where a new humanitarian crisis is looming. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tLXyGMk via IFTTT

Biden Team to Counter Tech Espionage Unveils Cases Involving China and Russia

A new division set up by the government to pursue sanctions evasion and technology espionage announced arrests of individuals with ties to foreign governments. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/cTp061S via IFTTT

How Biden Blew It on the Debt Ceiling

Doesn’t anyone here know how to play this game? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/u0QpBE5 via IFTTT

Biden Team to Counter Tech Espionage Unveils Cases Involving China and Russia

A new division set up by the government to pursue sanctions evasion and technology espionage announced arrests of individuals with ties to foreign governments. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/cTp061S via IFTTT

Today’s Wordle Review: May 15, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers! from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VEDOvhg via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing: A Runoff in Turkey

Also, Thailand’s opposition parties agreed to form a coalition. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/B7oxhj9 via IFTTT

Staff Members Attacked With Bat at Rep. Connolly’s Virginia Office

Two people were hospitalized after the attack at the Fairfax office of Representative Gerald E. Connolly, a Democrat. A man was in custody, the police said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xiB0t8J via IFTTT

In Durham Report, Trump-Era Special Counsel Decries Russia Investigation

After four years of investigating the Russia inquiry, John Durham turned in a report that was made public on Monday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/C5vP7wi via IFTTT

The Great C.S.A. Dilemma

You’re swimming in beets and chard. Now what? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DEsG7at via IFTTT

World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners

Continued consumption doesn’t reduce weight and could increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults, the W.H.O. said on Monday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/67eRGrs via IFTTT

Mexico’s Lavish Presidential Plane Arrives at Its New Home in Tajikistan

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the president of Mexico, who had called the jet an example of excess, had spent years trying to find a suitor for it. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/uYBpRPT via IFTTT

Staff Members Attacked With Bat at Congressman’s Virginia Office

Two people were hospitalized after the attack at the Fairfax office of Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat, and someone was in custody, the police said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4k8UCps via IFTTT

In First, Palestinian Displacement Commemorated at United Nations

The event, marking the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians when Israel was created, was condemned by the Israeli ambassador to the world body. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/wznidqj via IFTTT

What’s the Point of Your 20s? Ask the Patron Saint of Striving Youth.

Meg Jay knows it’s confusing to figure out what to do with your life. She also knows you need to get on with it. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7dfF8zu via IFTTT

In Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties

Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/vXmUgoz via IFTTT

In Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties

Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vXmUgoz via IFTTT

12 Million People Are Under a Heat Advisory in the Pacific Northwest

Extreme weather on Saturday broke heat records in Oregon and Washington State as forecasts predicted temperatures to reach into the 90s on Sunday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oyDKuTk via IFTTT

Pulitzer Winners

Hua Hsu, author of the memoir “Stay True,” and Hernan Diaz, author of the novel “Trust,” discuss their books and their reactions to winning the Pulitzer Prize. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AUugKOV via IFTTT

15 Fashion Triumphs From Cannes Over the Decades

Movies aren’t the only thing to watch. The film festival has made red carpet waves since “being seen” became mainstream. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lfZT5wI via IFTTT

Welcome to the Era of Very Earnest Parenting

Millennials, guided by influencers like Dr. Becky and the women behind Big Little Feelings, are trying to deal with their children in a new way. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cGd6meP via IFTTT

Slava Zaitsev, Enduring Soviet-Era Fashion Designer, Dies at 85

He gave color, sparkle and opulence to a generation raised in drab Soviet gray and designed for pop stars, Olympic athletes, politicians and ballerinas. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/jbgcpUz via IFTTT

Israel and Islamic Jihad Agree to Cease-Fire After 5 days of Violence

Mediation efforts led by Egypt were expected to end fighting that has outlasted previous clashes between Israel and the militant group in Gaza. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5ZXQCsK via IFTTT

What I’m Reading: Summer-Snobs Edition

Tales of status, those who have it and those who want it, are on my list. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GRtC7LZ via IFTTT

In Howard Address, Biden Warns of ‘Sinister Forces’ Trying to Reverse Racial Progress

The president’s commencement address at Howard University, a historically Black institution, came as Democratic strategists have expressed concerns about muted enthusiasm for Mr. Biden among Black voters. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rLix3A1 via IFTTT

Dan Snyder to Proceed With Sale of Washington Commanders to Josh Harris

The embattled N.F.L. owner had reached a $6 billion deal in April with a group led by Harris but continued to seek higher bids. Other league owners are expected to review the sale at the end of this month. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3FoCtaN via IFTTT

U.S. Solar Makers Criticize Biden’s Tax Credits as Too Lax on China

U.S.-based manufacturers of solar products say rules issued by the Biden administration on Friday will “cement China’s dominance” over the solar industry from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/4nEjo7W via IFTTT

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Hot Flashes

It is the first nonhormonal treatment for the menopause symptom. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ITdNzW2 via IFTTT

Lori Vallow Daybell Guilty in Children’s Deaths

Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted in Idaho of murder in the deaths of two of her children and of conspiring to murder her husband’s previous wife. Prosecutors said she was driven by her extreme religious beliefs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lauDroP via IFTTT

Immigration Politics Return to the Forefront as the 2024 Race Picks Up Pace

Donald J. Trump rode border security to the presidency in 2016. Republicans hope the issue will be at the center of the debate again. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/t9uibPL via IFTTT

Van Gogh and the Consolation of Trees

A revelatory show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art reunites 24 paintings of cypresses and unchains them from their somber associations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bomTQJp via IFTTT

K-Pop Stars BTS Will Release a Book Telling Their Own Story in July

The announcement by their U.S. publisher, Flatiron Books, came after days of frantic speculation by their fervent fans. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/bckKpr8 via IFTTT

Striking Writers Find Their Villain: Netflix

Fear of protests prompted the streaming giant to shift an anticipated presentation for advertisers to a virtual event and a top executive to skip an honorary gala. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4ck10ir via IFTTT

Jacklyn Zeman, Nurse Bobbie on ‘General Hospital,’ Dies at 70

Ms. Zeman, the Emmy-nominated actress who played the same role for nearly a half-century, died after a short battle with cancer, her family said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/U9zSnZX via IFTTT

Onstage in Brooklyn, ‘Monsoon Wedding’ Tries to Capture the Film’s Spirit

Mira Nair’s long-gestating musical, based on her 2001 hit indie film, arrives at St. Ann’s Warehouse. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/Hsxid4z via IFTTT

What to Know About Prince Harry’s Lawsuits Against the British Tabloids

Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has three ongoing lawsuits against newspapers. One of the cases went to trial this week and involves accusations of phone hacking. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CAW9Fcd via IFTTT

George Santos Pushed Campaign Finance Abuse Past the Usual Line

So many campaign finance abuses are technically legal or occur in a gray area. But the scheme Mr. Santos is charged with is flagrant. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/V4Bzs1I via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: Unrest in Pakistan

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How Past Debt Limit Crises Shaped Biden’s No-Negotiation Stance

Battles in 2011 and 2013 taught President Biden not to lean on a House speaker who has little room to negotiate and to keep debt ceiling talks separate from the budget. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/arWk9Zq via IFTTT

Heather Armstrong, ‘Queen of the Mommy Bloggers,’ Is Dead at 47

Fired from a dot-com job for making indiscreet comments about her company online, she introduced Dooce.com, a blog about parenthood and marriage that became a cash cow. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zQWgb1L via IFTTT

Migrant Crossing Surges Aren’t New. Why Is the Border Overwhelmed?

Outdated immigration laws, partisan gridlock and conflict abroad are some reasons behind the strained U.S. border with Mexico. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VjU5mPK via IFTTT

Google Builds on Tech’s Latest Craze With Its Own A.I. Products

At the company’s annual conference, Google demonstrated dozens of products and features that work with artificial intelligence, along with new phones. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uOEvjXA via IFTTT

Sanaz Toossi on Her Pulitzer: ‘This Signals to Iranians Our Stories Matter’

The 31-year-old playwright received the honor for her first produced play, “English,” about a language test-prep class in Iran. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/4QzcO1R via IFTTT

Ecuador Announces a Debt-for-Nature Deal for Galápagos Conservation

A creative debt restructuring will save the country money and create a fund to protect waters around the Galápagos Islands. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kYVIUgc via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing: Trump Liable for Sexual Abuse

Also, protests in Pakistan after the arrest of Imran Khan. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/TBz8VRy via IFTTT

Feinstein Returning to Senate, Bringing Democrats Back to Full Majority

The monthslong absence of the California Democrat, 89, who was hospitalized for shingles in February, threatened to deprive her party of the votes to advance President Biden’s judicial nominees. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ouyrk9t via IFTTT

What to Know About California’s Reparations Efforts

A conversation with Kurtis Lee, a New York Times economics correspondent covering the state’s reparations task force. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/McTLwmF via IFTTT

Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Is a Huge, Expensive, Controversial Success

How to think about green industrial policy from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/alPVbBj via IFTTT

Two Creative Directors on Sports, Hip-Hop and Faith

Free Richardson, of the Compound, and Phil Cho, of NoLedge Productions, have become innovators in the world of marketing. They also consider themselves family. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RjoUDGH via IFTTT

Preserving Hula, the Heartbeat of Hawaii at the Merrie Monarch Festival

For 60 years, the Merrie Monarch Festival has contributed to the reclamation of Hawaiian culture, language and identity. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pwFBT2a via IFTTT

A Brain Drain Is Hurting the F.D.I.C., a Key Banking Regulator

High turnover and low pay are luring its staff to the private sector, leaving the banking regulator, and the financial system, more vulnerable to a crisis. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Z0UC1fb via IFTTT

Overlooked No More: James Sakoda, Whose Wartime Internment Inspired a Social Science Tool

After documenting his experience in Japanese American internment camps, Sakoda helped bring the study of human behavior to the computer age from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/W7IZQby via IFTTT

A.P. Wins 2 Pulitzers for Ukraine War Coverage

AL.com, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times also each won two Pulitzers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vnMLdPV via IFTTT

Today’s Wordle Review: May 8, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers! from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TAPdlae via IFTTT

He’s 86 and Long Retired. Why Are Israelis Protesting Outside His Home?

Years ago, Aharon Barak helped shape Israel’s judicial system. Now the government wants to unravel his legacy, thrusting the retiree back into the spotlight. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/s7kBgdX via IFTTT

On Long Island, an Artist’s Studio That Floats Among the Trees

The space, with its tall, panoramic windows, allows the painter Patrick McDonough and the florist Michael Burst to immerse themselves in the surrounding environment. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fu1Ip2f via IFTTT

At Churchill Downs, Humans Failed the Horses Again

Despite recent efforts to make horse racing safer, seven horses died at the track in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby. Whose fault was it? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sN4n0BK via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing: Kishida Visits Seoul

Also, the U.S. braces for a surge of immigrants this week. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/1JWAjsb via IFTTT

Oyakodon Is Bliss in a Bowl

Also soothing and satisfying: crisp gnocchi with sausage and peas, soy sauce noodles with cabbage and fried eggs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XghHRnO via IFTTT

At Least 7 Killed After Driver Plows Car Into Group in Texas

The driver of a Range Rover barreled into a crowd of migrants in Brownsville, Texas, an official said. It was unclear if the crash had been accidental or deliberate. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/RgoI0Ve via IFTTT

California Panel Calls for Billions in Reparations for Black Residents

A task force recommended that legislators enact a sweeping program to compensate for the economic harm from racism in the state’s history. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JvxWkKl via IFTTT

‘Multiple Casualties’ Reported at Allen, Texas, Outdoor Mall Shooting

A member of Congress said “a shooter is down and there are multiple casualties” after gunfire erupted at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, on Saturday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/diM1Kfj via IFTTT

This Trinidadian Saltfish Recipe Unites Three Generations of Mothers

For one family, buljol carries many lessons from the past. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OrP3MUe via IFTTT

A House That Is as Green as It Gets

A down-to-earth couple in California asked for a structure that was guaranteed to be net-zero energy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5fUisl9 via IFTTT

Hunger Strikes Have Long Served as a Tool of Nonviolent Protest

The actions are almost always political, and governments sometimes resort to force-feeding, a practice denounced as inhumane. But deaths like that of a Palestinian prisoner this week are uncommon. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Myc0fnG via IFTTT

Nature Lawyers Up

A growing number of countries and courts say the environment should be endowed with legal rights. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hd9yVkE via IFTTT

Why You Should Forget What You Think You Know About Housing in L.A.

Los Angeles, a city known for its conventional single-family homes, may offer some of today’s most innovative solutions for multifamily housing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/w0nbFL5 via IFTTT

King Charles: A Life in Photos

Cameras have followed Britain’s new head of state since infancy. Here is a selection of memorable images from a very public life. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5zWr9Dc via IFTTT

Russia tries to focus on its Victory Day holiday while unease about the war in Ukraine grows.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin Becomes a Player in Russia After Years in the Shadows

Yevgeny V. Prigozhin has used his leadership of the Wagner mercenary force and social media to turn brutality into a personal brand. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/a6RCW2r via IFTTT

Bluesky Has the Juice, A.I. Jobs Apocalypse and Hard Questions

Is Bluesky the long-awaited heir to Twitter? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wzBTC1v via IFTTT

After Jan. 6 Sedition Convictions, Far-Right Threats Remain

The Justice Department has been successful in holding leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to account, but threats from other groups and radicalized individuals are on the rise. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hZ6syHd via IFTTT

Jordan Neely Was Killed

People who deem themselves judge, jury and executioner walk among us, and we have no real way of knowing when they will turn on us. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yvDUL4Y via IFTTT

Hochul Acknowledges She Didn’t Vet Adviser Accused of Sexual Harassment

Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Thursday that she had hired Adam Sullivan in 2018 without a thorough background check, even though he had left his prior job abruptly. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lFeV0sv via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing: A Coronation Preview

Also, foreign business fears grow in China. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/9snrC50 via IFTTT

Los Angeles Can’t Forget P-22, the Mountain Lion Celebrity Who Died

P-22 became a beloved celebrity in a city full of fame seekers, and after his death, Angelenos are still looking for ways to keep his memory alive. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UcXRwfr via IFTTT

Sudanese Refugees Desperate for Safety Flee to Egypt

The war between two generals for power in Sudan has separated family members and driven tens of thousands to flee. Many had returned after the 2019 revolution with hopes for a more democratic future. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Q2aegR5 via IFTTT

Covid Remained a Leading Cause of Death Among Americans in 2022

Most of the deaths occurred during the early months of the year and mostly among older adults, according to new federal data. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/n1Fl4qo via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing: Explosions over the Kremlin

Also, American miscalculations in Sudan. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/NrZS8k6 via IFTTT

Lionel Messi’s Bitter Divorce From P.S.G.

A missed practice, a Saudi vacation and a brief suspension brought a sudden end to a star’s transactional relationship with Paris St.-Germain, and Qatar. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VX7G4Rp via IFTTT

Eli Lilly Trial Finds Alzheimer’s Drug Can Slow Progress of Disease

Donanemab is not a cure and comes with significant side effects, but patients had longer periods of independent living while on the drug. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bWljJ3M via IFTTT

Tori Bowie, World Champion Sprinter, Is Dead at 32

She won three Olympic medals in 2016, including a gold, and the world championship the next year in an intense 100-meter dash. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XS6wRde via IFTTT

Film and TV Writers on Strike Picket Outside Hollywood Studios

Those in picket lines at the headquarters of companies like Netflix were critical of working conditions that have become routine in the streaming era. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5AovHqU via IFTTT

A Minimalist Australian Dream Home With an 18th-Century Twist

Why would a modernist house in a Melbourne suburb need an inverted ha-ha? (And what is a ha-ha, anyway?) from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xKY2fgm via IFTTT

California College Town Rocked by Stabbings That Remain a Mystery

Two people have died and a third person has been wounded over the course of five days in Davis, Calif. The police said they were uncertain whether only one assailant was involved. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2LaJWcC via IFTTT

Release of Justice Stevens’s Private Papers Opens Window Into Supreme Court

The justice’s files on thousands of cases, including landmark decisions on abortion and the 2000 election, were made public. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/C4Ws0FX via IFTTT

What to Know About Hunger Strikes

The actions are almost always political, and governments sometimes resort to force-feeding, a practice denounced as inhumane. Deaths like that of a Palestinian prisoner this week are uncommon. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/M5mgWzn via IFTTT

Ideas, and Coffee, Robust Enough for the Climate Crisis

On a recent reporting trip, your Climate Forward host met small farmers adapting to climate hazards in all kinds of creative ways. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AfHMt6u via IFTTT

Transgender Lawmaker Sues Over Removal From Montana House Floor

The lawsuit filed by Representative Zooey Zephyr argues that her First Amendment rights are being violated by Republicans who won’t let her participate in debates. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ca3Jb09 via IFTTT

McCarthy Offers to Host Netanyahu in Washington After Biden Refuses

The House speaker, Kevin McCarthy, made the informal invitation during a visit to the Israeli Parliament, which came after President Biden had declined to invite the Israeli leader to Washington. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/K8AHveb via IFTTT

McCarthy Offers to Host Netanyahu in Washington After Biden Refuses

The House speaker, Kevin McCarthy, made the informal invitation during a visit to the Israeli Parliament, which came after President Biden had declined to invite the Israeli leader to Washington. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/K8AHveb via IFTTT

U.S.-Philippines Alliance Grows With Biden and Marcos Meeting: What to Know

President Biden is meeting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines at the White House, a sign of strengthening ties between the two countries. Here’s what you need to know. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/BqxV97W via IFTTT

Keshub Mahindra, Billionaire Indian Industrialist, Dies at 99

He expanded a family steel and jeep business into an international leviathan, but his career was stained by a conviction in the 1984 Bhopal disaster. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/S7t4OuK via IFTTT

U.S.-Philippines Alliance Grows With Biden and Marcos Meeting: What to Know

President Biden is meeting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines at the White House, a sign of strengthening ties between the two countries. Here’s what you need to know. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/BqxV97W via IFTTT