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Affichage des articles du mars 28, 2021

Women’s Basketball Is a Renewed Flashpoint for an Embattled N.C.A.A.

Women’s college basketball has followed a similar competitive arc to the men’s game. But nearly 50 years after Title IX, it is still struggling for full acceptance in college sports. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39G6NcT via IFTTT

What to Watch For in the Women’s N.C.A.A. Basketball Final

Stanford will fight for its first title since 1992, while Arizona hopes for another stunner in its championship debut. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fFBWRG via IFTTT

Gonzaga Beats UCLA With a Buzzer-Beater in Overtime

The Zags will play Baylor for the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament championship on Monday night. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ukj3Yy via IFTTT

Alabama Basketball Superfan Dies

Luke Ratliff rarely missed a game and was known by the Crimson Tide community as “Fluffopotamus.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39ESIfP via IFTTT

Tsubasa Kajitani Wins Augusta National Women’s Amateur in Playoff

The 17-year-old from Japan started the day slow on the tough course at Augusta National but rallied for a surprise sudden-death finish. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3rNyois via IFTTT

22 Mummies Create Spectacle Moving Through Downtown Cairo

Riding on top of custom-made vehicles, the mummies were moved in a procession on Saturday from a museum where they had been kept for more than a century to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wn9NVf via IFTTT

Jordan’s Former Crown Prince, in Video, Reports His Detention

In a video obtained by The New York Times, Hamzah Bin Hussein, the former crown prince of Jordan, said he had been ordered to remain at home incommunicado because of claims that he attended meetings where the king was criticized. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2R8ooUB via IFTTT

Gary Sanchez Homers Again as Yankees Top Blue Jays

Sanchez’s homer and Corey Kluber’s solid first start in pinstripes helped the Yankees get their first win of the season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3mjCmOP via IFTTT

22 Mummies Are Moved in a Glittering Display in Cairo

But the made-for-TV spectacle also underlined the jarring divide between Egypt’s celebrated past and its uncertain present. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3rNGHee via IFTTT

N.C.A.A. Final Four: Live Updates From Indianapolis

Two semifinals are scheduled Saturday in the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament: Baylor vs. Houston and Gonzaga vs. U.C.L.A. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3cOFsam via IFTTT

Jordan Arrests High-Profile Figures, Citing Security Reasons

Those arrested included a member of the royal family and a former minister who was longtime confidante of King Abdullah II. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3sO5X5b via IFTTT

This week in Covid news: Global inequities in vaccine doses; travel advice from the C.D.C.; and Cuomo’s book.

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Kemp Lashes M.L.B. as Republicans Defend Georgia’s Voting Law

Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, who is starting his re-election push, argued that the league had “caved to fear” in moving its All-Star Game as he tried to rally Republicans around the new voting limits. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ugkI1d via IFTTT

Kenya Blocks Private Covid Vaccine Imports on Fear of Fakes

The move comes after private health facilities started administering Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, charging up to $70 for a shot. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wokCq7 via IFTTT

Virus Variants Threaten to Draw Out the Pandemic, Scientists Say

Declining infection rates over all masked a rise in more contagious forms of the coronavirus. Vaccines will stop the spread, if Americans postpone celebration just a bit longer. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2R6aFgT via IFTTT

Mourners Gather at Site of Taiwan Train Crash

Relatives of the 51 people killed on Friday in a train derailment in Hualien, Taiwan, came together on Saturday to grieve near the crash site. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wqxqft via IFTTT

Baseball Joins Other Sports in Flexing Its Activist Muscles

Pulled by public opinion and sometimes their own players, leagues and teams are wading in to issues around race and social activism as never before. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3cKfULs via IFTTT

Argentina’s President Has Preliminary Positive Virus Test Despite Vaccination

The president, who received the test result on his 62nd birthday, said he will remain in isolation while waiting for the results of the more rigorous PCR test from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fKaja9 via IFTTT

Bangladesh and Parts of India Look to Lockdowns Amid Surges

Some countries in the densely populated region, home to one-quarter of the world’s population, are facing “a storm” of virus infections. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39Bbc0v via IFTTT

They Survived Taiwan’s Train Crash. Their Loved Ones Did Not.

A woman lost her husband and their two children, who were athletes at a university. A man held his 5-year-old daughter in his arms in the minutes before she died. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3monSNB via IFTTT

As U.S. Shots Near 3 Million Daily, Experts Warn of Complacency

The average number of new cases is up 19 percent over the past two weeks, and federal health officials say that complacency about the coronavirus could bring on another severe wave of infections. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wr1l7i via IFTTT

In Turkey’s Failed Coup, Trainees Face the Same Stiff Punishments as Generals

The families of trainee pilots sentenced to life in prison broke their silence to protest the men’s innocence. The pilots are among more than 600 trainees and conscripts swept up in prosecutions. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31LKzSt via IFTTT

With Swarms of Ships, Beijing Tightens Its Grip on the South China Sea

After building artificial islands, China is now using large fleets of ostensibly civilian boats to press other countries’ vessels out of disputed waters. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cQNjo5 via IFTTT

‘Like a Miracle’: Israel’s Vaccine Success Allows Easter Crowds in Jerusalem

Last year, the pandemic forced the cancellation of the Good Friday procession in Jerusalem. This Holy Week, local Christians are thronging the streets of the Old City. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uf2zRp via IFTTT

Arizona Shocks UConn and Storms to the N.C.A.A. Title Game

The Wildcats dominated the top-seeded Huskies and advanced to their first appearance in the women’s final. They will meet Stanford on Sunday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/31Gx8TV via IFTTT

Stanford Holds Off South Carolina to Reach Title Game

The Cardinal won a tense battle and advanced to the national final for the first time since 2010. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39zABry via IFTTT

Houston Police Announce Investigation Into a Complaint About Deshaun Watson

The police did not clarify whether the complaint had come from any of the 21 women who have filed lawsuits accusing him of assault and sexual misconduct. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39GeZtw via IFTTT

A Full Guide to Final Four: Matchups, Start Time and Streaming

After a battle of Texans, Gonzaga will seek further perfection against a U.C.L.A. team that has mastered the art of survival. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dvWs4d via IFTTT

Vaccinated People Can Safely Travel, According To New CDC Guidance

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Vaccinated Americans Can Travel, C.D.C. Says

They must continue to take precautions like wearing a mask in public, avoiding crowds, maintaining social distancing and washing hands frequently, federal health officials said on Friday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3whsLNb via IFTTT

A Chinese ‘Auntie’ Went on a Solo Road Trip. Now, She’s a Feminist Icon.

Tired of housework and an unhappy marriage, a 56-year-old woman has been on a six-month jaunt across China that has challenged deep-rooted gender norms. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mcWBO2 via IFTTT

Johnson & Johnson Adds Adolescents to Covid Vaccine Tests

People under 18 account for about 23 percent of the U.S. population, and the country cannot hope to reach herd immunity without protecting them. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fAON7n via IFTTT

Merkel’s Latest Pandemic Challenge: Leading as a Lame Duck

The German chancellor, known for her cool, solution-oriented response in the pandemic’s early stages, faces her greatest challenge yet as cases rise and patience plummets months before her final term ends. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wk0CoI via IFTTT

Facing P.S.G., Lille Clings to First Place as the Bottom Falls Out

Lille will play its deep-pocketed rival Paris St.-Germain for the league lead on Saturday. But not even a title may spare it from a financial reckoning. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ugqJuF via IFTTT

Taiwan Train Crash Kills Dozens

A train traveling along Taiwan’s east coast flew off the rails and slammed into the walls of a tunnel. Dozens of people were killed in the crash, the deadliest train accident in Taiwan in decades. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2R34slR via IFTTT

‘Can’t Wait to Be Able to Hold Them’: Players’ Parents in an N.C.A.A. Bubble

The Stanford women’s basketball team has reached the Final Four after a long stretch as nomads, without familiar faces in the stands. Now in San Antonio, the Cardinal’s family and friends are making their presence known. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ufN4bN via IFTTT

U.K. Reports More Blood-Clotting Cases in People Who Received AstraZeneca Shot

Some countries, including Germany, have restricted use over the issue, but British and European regulators say that incidences are rare and that the vaccine should continue to be given. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3sKaN3r via IFTTT

Sports World Decries Georgia Voting Law, Takes Little Action

Major League Baseball is reviewing whether to play the All-Star Game in Atlanta after Georgia passed a law restricting access to voting. Many in sports are noncommittal. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3sKdQsz via IFTTT

A Deadly Virus Alarms the Equestrian World

In Europe, a deadly form of a common virus has killed nearly 20 horses and shut down competitions in 10 countries. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39Augfz via IFTTT

With New Wrinkle, N.H.L. Division Races Heat Up

The exclusively intradivisional play means teams can climb the standings or fall faster than in the past. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dwEbUD via IFTTT

The State of Summer Vacation

Travel is ticking back up, and “vaccine passports” could play a big role. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fBdxMQ via IFTTT

‘Mommy, I Have Bad News’: For Child Migrants, Mexico Can Be the End of the Road

Thousands of children, most from Central America, are making their way to the border, many hoping to meet parents in the United States. But for those caught in Mexico, there is only near-certain deportation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31DYoT1 via IFTTT

A Rapper, Hitting His 30s, Reinvents Himself as a Scion of Spanish Pop

C. Tangana was a provocative star of trap music. Now, his songs are played in supermarkets and praised by 50- and 60-somethings on YouTube. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ujmTAS via IFTTT

Vaccine ‘Fiasco’ Damages Europe’s Credibility

The European Union’s failure to secure adequate vaccine supplies, followed by an export ban, has dented the reputation of the bloc’s leaders. It may also hurt their ability to act in other areas. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2QPoXlN via IFTTT

Is the Fight Against Sexism in Australia’s Politics Different This Time?

Six weeks after Brittany Higgins spoke up with her allegation of rape in the defense minister’s office, some things have changed and some things have not. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39zvSpZ via IFTTT

Shut Out on Vaccines, Tiny San Marino Turns to Old Friend: Russia

A microstate surrounded by Italy, San Marino feared being left behind in Europe’s inoculation campaign. Now it has jumped ahead, with the Sputnik vaccine sent by an unlikely, faraway friend. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3dl5Vv6 via IFTTT

For Korea’s Golfers Eyeing the Olympics, More Than Four Is a Crowd

Each country can send only four women to Tokyo, and with six Korean golfers in the world’s top 15, just making the team can feel harder than winning gold. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39AV9jm via IFTTT

The Women's Final Four Guide: Preview, Start Time and More

Two No. 1 seeds, South Carolina and Stanford, face off in one semifinal. Another No. 1, UConn, takes on a No. 3 seed, Arizona, in the other game of the Final Four. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39AhduE via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

The challenging latest chapter of the pandemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mbQnhk via IFTTT

Taiwan Train Derails in Tunnel, Killing at Least 1 Person

Many more deaths were feared after the derailment on Friday morning, a government-run news agency reported. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3dvWx84 via IFTTT

Can Vaccinated People Spread the Virus? We Don’t Know, Scientists Say.

Researchers pushed back after the C.D.C. director asserted that vaccinated people “do not carry the virus.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31Bh71s via IFTTT

It’s Easy (and Legal) to Bet on Sports. Do Young Adults Know the Risks?

Americans wagered $13 billion on sports in 2019. With sports betting now legal in nearly half the states, experts fear the addiction danger is not being adequately addressed. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fB5Juy via IFTTT

MLB Opening Day Schedule for Every Game

Of four games being broadcast nationally on ESPN, the most interesting will probably be the Astros’ road opener at Oakland. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3whxYEq via IFTTT

Pop-Up Bike Lanes Increased Cycling During the Pandemic, Research Finds

A study of European cities adds to a growing body of research indicating that investments in cycling infrastructure can encourage bike commuting, which helps cut greenhouse gas emissions. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39PEusL via IFTTT

In Tennis, Tough Decisions as Players Adjust to Shrunken Paydays

With less money to be won, many players are working harder than ever, especially those not lucky enough to have million-dollar endorsement portfolios. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wkDqq2 via IFTTT

The Premier League Race Is Over. The Champions League Lottery Is Here.

Everyone knows who will win the Premier League. Most can guess who will be relegated. All of the drama is in the race for a spot in the Champions League. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wi7YJf via IFTTT

Ian Desmond Opens Up About His Opt-Out

Moved by tragedies to confront the complicated nature of being biracial, Desmond, a Colorado Rockies outfielder, is still away from the game, focusing on his family and his nonprofit. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3mbEuYS via IFTTT

Biden’s Afghanistan Dilemma

The deadline for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan is a month away. Here’s where things stand. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2PoQ7zG via IFTTT

150,000 Painted Hearts, Each for a Life Lost to Covid-19 in Britain

The National Covid Memorial Wall in London aims to remember those who die during the pandemic. “It’s therapeutic,” said a volunteering painter who lost her grandmother to the disease. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uhf6Uv via IFTTT

‘They Told Us Not to Resist’: Sexual Violence Pervades Ethiopia’s War

Rape is being used as a weapon as fighting rages in remote parts of Tigray region. “Even if we had shouted,” one woman said, “there was no one to listen.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2QWMa5L via IFTTT

The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in April

Our streaming picks for April, including ‘Concrete Cowboy,’ ‘Made for Love’ and ‘Them’ from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39vAIV0 via IFTTT

Biden Says He Would Support Moving All-Star Game Over Georgia Voting Law

In an interview on ESPN, President Biden discussed the restrictions passed by the state’s Republicans last week and encouraged baseball fans to abide by social-distancing protocols. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39ulT5i via IFTTT

Tiger Woods Update: Sheriff Says Crash Investigation Is Done

Alex Villanueva, the sheriff of Los Angeles County, said that the authorities would need Woods’s permission to release the results of the investigation. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3rGrsno via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

‘Rape culture’ in U.K. schools. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39sqPYj via IFTTT

Women Are Calling Out ‘Rape Culture’ in U.K. Schools

Thousands of anonymous online accounts have shone a spotlight on sexual violence against young women and girls. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cF8vNt via IFTTT

Francisco Lindor Agrees to $341 Million Extension With Mets

The superstar shortstop is committed to Queens through 2031 after adding 10 years to his previous one-year deal. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3sC9OSW via IFTTT

M.L.B. Opening Day: What to Watch For

The 2021 season begins in earnest with a jam-packed opening day in which all 30 teams are active for Game 1 of 162. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39v4HMO via IFTTT

Tiger Woods Update: Sheriff Says Crash Investigation Is Done

Alex Villanueva, the sheriff of Los Angeles County, said that the authorities would need Woods’s permission to release the results of the investigation. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dqQVMf via IFTTT

The Sabres’ Losing Streak Ends at 18

Buffalo had been on a dry spell, going 0-15-3 since late February, before beating Philadelphia on Wednesday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/31D0qm8 via IFTTT

Hong Kong Convicts Martin Lee and Other Democracy Leaders Over Protest

The defendants, including the media tycoon Jimmy Lai and the barristers Martin Lee and Margaret Ng, are some of the city’s most prominent activists. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uguqRh via IFTTT

Navalny Declares a Hunger Strike in Prison Over Medical Care

Aleksei A. Navalny, one of Russia’s most prominent opposition leaders, said he would not end the strike until he receives proper medical treatment and asked to see a doctor of his choice. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uaCNxv via IFTTT

As Pandemic Hits Colleges, Some Students Struggle for Food and Housing

As campuses struggle under the shadow of the pandemic, many students report having trouble paying for food, housing and other basic needs. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3rCy321 via IFTTT

Trump Aide Peter Navarro Doled Out Millions in Pandemic Contracts, Inquiry Finds

Peter Navarro, frustrated by the snail’s pace response to Covid-19, gave contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars to politically connected or novice companies, according to a House inquiry. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cCc0nQ via IFTTT

Nationals Player Tests Positive for Virus Before Opening Day

Because of contract-tracing rules, four other players and a staff member will be held out of Washington’s season opener against the Mets on Thursday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fuP6kc via IFTTT

Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Works Really Well In Adolescents

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Could Francisco Lindor be the Best All-Around Mets Player Ever?

Francisco Lindor hasn’t committed to the Mets beyond this season, but he has the talent and track record to match up with the best all-around players in franchise history. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/31D50kc via IFTTT

The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Is Said to Be Powerfully Protective in Adolescents

A clinical trial found no infections among vaccinated children ages 12 to 15, the companies said, and there were no serious side effects. The data have not yet been reviewed by independent experts. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fBp3aW via IFTTT

Caution vs. Optimism

Cases are rising again in the U.S., even as the vaccine campaign accelerates. We explain why. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3m7uMXj via IFTTT

Soccer Samples Streetwear and Likes the Fit

Juventus reimagined its look, P.S.G. partnered with Jordan Brand, and now Arsenal and Inter Milan are following suit. But soccer’s interest in design has little to do with the sport. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wc8ZCx via IFTTT

A 3rd National Lockdown Seems Likely in France as Hospitals Are Overwhelmed

President Emmanuel Macron will address the country tonight and is expected to announce far-reaching new restrictions, a last resort that he has long tried to avoid. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2O6T5rS via IFTTT

Supreme Court Arguments May Be Turning Point for N.C.A.A.

The justices will consider whether limits on payments to student-athletes violate antitrust laws. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fr1PUX via IFTTT

An Early Look at the N.C.A.A. Men’s Final Four

Gonzaga vs. U.C.L.A. Houston vs. Baylor. Here are the ups and downs with each team. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dk1lgJ via IFTTT

We Expect Sports Stars to Be Heroes. What About Our Politicians?

A postgame interview offers a reminder that the spectacle of public life is best backed up with real work. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39uFfac via IFTTT

N.C.A.A. Tournament Women’s Final Four: A First-Timer Crashes a Group of Powers

Seeking its first title since 2016, UConn faces an Arizona team making its debut in the national semifinal. Two No. 1 seeds, Stanford and South Carolina, will play in the other matchup. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2PkPMOt via IFTTT

In Empty Amsterdam, Reconsidering Tourism

Before Covid-19, the city was packed with visitors. Now efforts to rein in the expected post-pandemic crowds are ramping up, but not without controversy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3m4DGVJ via IFTTT

Building a Mosque in France, Never Easy, May Get Even Harder

The country’s principle of secularism has long disadvantaged Muslim communities, experts say, and President Emmanuel Macron’s new law against Islamism could deepen the disparities. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3m6B35w via IFTTT

See How Rich Countries Got to the Front of the Vaccine Line

Many low-income nations lacked the means to preorder doses, and their residents have received just .1 percent of vaccine shots given worldwide. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3weyTFO via IFTTT

Cockpit Recorder From Indonesian Crash Is Finally Recovered

After months of searching, Indonesian officials say they have found the crucial memory unit from Sriwijaya Air Flight 182. Investigators hope it will help explain why the plane crashed in January. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3m7PyWW via IFTTT

A Terrifying Disease Stalks Seaside Australia: Flesh-Eating Ulcers

As Buruli ulcer cases have risen, they have taken a physical and psychological toll but also offered hope that scientists can solve the bacteria’s many mysteries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Pkr14Z via IFTTT

With 17 Games, the N.F.L. Evolves for Streaming Generation

The last time the league expanded its regular season 43 years ago, it was evolving for TV broadcasts and priming for an offensive era. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3rA9ToL via IFTTT

Tropical Forest Destruction Accelerated in 2020

There were bright spots, but the total lost acreage increased by 12 percent over all from the year before, according to new research. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3u9GO5g via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

Surging coronavirus cases in the U.S. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31xaugm via IFTTT

State Dept. Reverses Trump Policies on Reproductive and Religious Freedoms

Even as Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken similarly condemned abuses and oppression from China to Syria to Venezuela, he overturned aspects of the Trump administration’s human rights agenda. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cBPsnb via IFTTT

Gonzaga Makes Final Four With Another (Expected) Rout

The Zags’ pursuit of an undefeated season has often come on the undercard for other games during this N.C.A.A. men’s tournament. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3u9vEgS via IFTTT

A day with no Covid deaths in London? Nearly, but not quite.

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As mask mandates lift, retail workers again feel vulnerable.

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South Carolina Rolls Past Texas Into the Final Four

Texas was held scoreless in the fourth quarter as the Gamecocks started their celebration early. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3w7TFqF via IFTTT

The WHO Report On COVID-19's Origins Shows We May Never Know Where The Coronavirus Came From

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Suez Canal Is Open, but the World is Still Full of Giant Container Ships

As global trade has grown, shipping companies have steadily increased ship sizes — but the Suez Canal blockage showed that bigger is not always better. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39sLLyi via IFTTT

Three Women Working to Vaccinate Children Shot Dead in Afghanistan

The health workers were part of the government’s polio vaccine campaign in Jalalabad, a city which has seen numerous attacks on women in recent months. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wbkVUZ via IFTTT

Entitled to Vaccines, Undocumented Immigrants in U.K. Struggle for Access

The government has said inoculation centers won’t check immigration status, but many people remain fearful and confused about health care services. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31uiYFj via IFTTT

What We Know About the W.H.O.'s Inquiry on the Origin of Covid

Did Covid-19 come from animal markets? It’s unclear. Did it emerge from a lab? Also unclear. Here’s what a new W.H.O. report says — including questions that the agency’s own chief raised about the findings. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3u0MD50 via IFTTT

A Painful Project for France: A Museum on the Ravages of Terrorism

After a decade of traumatic attacks that killed nearly 300 people and wounded almost 1,000, the project aims to build a memorial to help heal the country’s wounds. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3djvgWr via IFTTT

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Mozambique Attack

An affiliate of the militant group has seized large swaths of territory, including another important port town, but the assault last week demonstrated a new level of boldness. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2O4dAp6 via IFTTT

UConn-Baylor: Was It a Foul on DiJonai Carrington?

DiJonai Carrington thought she was fouled at the end of Baylor’s loss to UConn. So did a lot of people. The refs didn’t blow their whistles. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3sAl0PT via IFTTT

Police Response at Sarah Everard Vigil Was Appropriate, Investigators Say

An official inquiry determined that London police officers — who were seen on video pinning women to the ground as they dispersed a crowd — were justified in their actions. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3rF3WH7 via IFTTT

China’s Overhaul of Hong Kong Elections Gives Security Bodies a Key Role

New rules give the bodies power to investigate all potential candidates, meaning opposition politicians face steep odds of even being allowed to run. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fve2Ij via IFTTT

How the Dodgers Keep Spending When Other Teams Cut Back

As most teams look for ways to scale back, Los Angeles wants to get bigger and better. To do so, the fan base needs to grow. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3sCPQr8 via IFTTT

The Cost of a Stuck Ship

A massive container ship that had been stuck in the Suez Canal is free. But the disruption isn’t over. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2PEOxJV via IFTTT

The N.C.A.A. is Under Scrutiny in Washington

The N.C.A.A. is under scrutiny on Capitol Hill and at the Supreme Court. The pressure for college sports to change is bound to intensify. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3weDLur via IFTTT

The Taliban Think They Have Already Won, Peace Deal or Not

“We have defeated the enemy.” The international community is scrambling to secure peace in Afghanistan, but the Taliban believe they have the upper hand — and are saying as much. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3u9yjHk via IFTTT

How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans Tonight

The Crescent City is the kind of place you daydream about long after you’re gone. Here are a few ways to be there in spirit. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2PKcwag via IFTTT

Family Travel Gets Complicated Without a Covid Vaccine for Kids

Amid the chatter of travel’s long-awaited rebound one year into the pandemic, many families with children feel largely left out of the conversation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39tiNyf via IFTTT

World leaders call for an international treaty to combat future pandemics.

A letter published in newspapers around the globe pressed for a cross-border understanding, similar to the one that followed World War II, to prepare for widespread health emergencies. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31w2Umm via IFTTT

Houston Hangs On and Reaches the Final Four

For the first time since 1984, the Cougars advanced to the national semifinals. They will face Baylor, which is making its first Final Four appearance since 1950. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dxN68r via IFTTT

Mikaela Shiffrin Is Focused on the 2022 Beijing Olympics

This winter, Shiffrin didn’t win as often as she usually does, but the ski racer says she is exactly where she needs to be given the pandemic and the death of her father. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39rfl7e via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

The first day of the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2PDAYu3 via IFTTT

Houston Hangs On and Reaches the Final Four

The Cougars dominated Oregon State early and then fended the Beavers off in the second half, reaching the national semifinals for the first time since 1984. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wa5SuW via IFTTT

Texas Rangers Host 12,911 Fans at Exhibition Game

The Rangers raised eyebrows by opening 40,300 seats at Globe Life Field for Monday’s exhibition. Only 12,911 fans showed up. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fpB7fn via IFTTT

UConn Reaches Final Four With Tight Win Over Baylor

The slugfest in the round of 8 delivered what the coaches had predicted: a thriller that could have been a title game. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3diokJ5 via IFTTT

A leaked W.H.O. report points to animals as the source of the pandemic.

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Sarah Onyango Obama, Ex-President’s Stepgrandmother, Dies at 99

Known widely among Kenyans as Mama Sarah, Ms. Obama was seen as the matriarch of Barack Obama’s extended family in Africa. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31sOu6v via IFTTT

The U.S. is concerned about China’s influence over a report on the pandemic’s origins.

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Transgender Girls in Sports: G.O.P. Pushes New Front in Culture War

Lawmakers in a growing number of Republican-led states are advancing and passing bills to bar transgender athletes in girls’ sports, a culture clash that seems to have come out of nowhere. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dv0lGX via IFTTT

Canada Will Have to Wait for the Blue Jays

Because of travel restrictions, one of baseball’s most promising teams will begin its season at a small park nearly 1,500 miles from home. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2PEwiEp via IFTTT

The Rich Get Richer With Nets’ Signing of LaMarcus Aldridge

Aldridge, a seven-time All-Star center, won’t be expected to play a leading role but will provide more depth to a team that has been excelling despite Kevin Durant’s injury. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dhPDDk via IFTTT

Navalny vs. Putin

Our Moscow bureau chief, Anton Troianovski, talks to us about Aleksei Navalny’s political machine in Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ugIiuT via IFTTT

As Suez Canal Crews Work to Free Ship, The Internet Revolts

In the five days since the Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal, it has snarled global trade and cost billions of dollars. But it has also brought millions on the internet a bit of light relief. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3m0JwY0 via IFTTT

Hawaii Residents Worry About Returning Tourists Heedless of Pandemic

For much of the pandemic, Hawaii had some of the strictest rules for visitors in the United States. But now testing can replace a quarantine in most areas. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3rDk8ZO via IFTTT

A Biologist, an Outlandish Stork and the Army of Women Trying to Save It

In the Indian state of Assam, a group of women known as the Hargila Army is spearheading a conservation effort to rescue the endangered greater adjutant stork. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fo333e via IFTTT

An Alliance of Autocracies? China Wants to Lead a New World Order.

As President Biden predicts a struggle between democracies and their opponents, Beijing is eager to champion the other side. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3lYYAFA via IFTTT

The Ever Given is partially afloat and almost free, raising hopes traffic can soon resume.

Five days after the shipping vessel ran aground in the Suez Canal, it was partially refloated, according to officials. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cyo0Hb via IFTTT

Amid Allegations of Rape and Misogyny, Australia’s Leader Demotes 2 Ministers

The attorney general and the defense minister, tied to separate scandals, will stay in the government, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3dhLCyD via IFTTT

The Ever Given is partially afloat and almost free, raising hopes traffic can soon resume.

After five days of struggling to free the shipping vessel from where it ran aground in the Suez Canal, the vessel was partially refloated, according to officials. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w83kNS via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

The Ever Given is partially freed. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31qYU6q via IFTTT

Oil Refinery in Indonesia Catches Fire, Prompting an Evacuation

The state-owned oil company, Pertamina, which operates the refinery on Java island, suggested the fire may have been caused by a lightning strike. No deaths were reported. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w9BK2Q via IFTTT

2021 MLB Season Preview: The Return of 162 Games

A return to a full 162-game schedule, with fans in the stands, has Major League Baseball poised to be a slice of normalcy in a world turned upside down. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3flWezi via IFTTT

2021 MLB Season Preview: Team-by-Team Capsules

Reasons for optimism and pessimism abound. Catch up with where each team stands ahead of opening day. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3rwFU11 via IFTTT

He’s the Ideal College Athlete. So Why Did He Quit?

Hunter Woodhall made history in track and field, but N.C.A.A. restrictions on athletes’ earnings drove him out of college sports. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2QQIwdL via IFTTT

No Longer a ‘Tigress,’ Amari Avery Will Try to Make Augusta Roar

Avery, 17, and her dad once drew attention for their Tiger-and-Earl Woods aspirations. They hope to make a different sort of splash at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3sJtOmw via IFTTT

Trump’s former pandemic coordinator suggests restrained response may have cost hundreds of thousands of lives.

In one of a series of interviews with U.S. medical officials tasked with the initial fight against the coronavirus, Dr. Deborah Birx said that the country’s loss of life could have been mitigated. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fo9Zh8 via IFTTT

U.S. Men Fail to Qualify for Olympic Soccer Tournament

Goals by Honduras on either side of halftime dashed the Americans’ hopes of a trip to Tokyo. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/31s5xFM via IFTTT

As Militants Seize Mozambique Gas Hub, a Dash for Safety Turns Deadly

An agonizing choice for nearly 200 people holed up in a hotel as gunmen roamed unchecked: Wait overnight for rescue? Or make a run for it? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3df8zCL via IFTTT

Thousands Attend Experimental Indoor Concert in Barcelona

A concert for 5,000 people was held at a Barcelona arena on Saturday, one of several planned in Europe to test how crowds can gather safely during the pandemic. Attendees were screened for the coronavirus before the show. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w9CS6o via IFTTT

Another Laugher as Gonzaga Reaches the Round of 8

The three N.C.A.A. tournament victories by Gonzaga, which is trying to become the first unbeaten men’s basketball champion since Indiana in 1976, have been by 43, 16 and 18 points. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2PCOMVw via IFTTT

These N.B.A. Contenders Just Got Better

A look at the league’s top-tier contenders after a busy period of player movement. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2O09MoS via IFTTT

Six States Open Vaccines to All Adults on Monday

“We must get every dose of vaccine into arms quickly,” said Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fkBFDt via IFTTT

Florida's Coronavirus Cases Rise, Especially Among the Young

The state’s open invitation to enjoy spring break is a contributing factor. Another may be the exponential increase of infections of the more contagious B.1.1.7 variant. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39p3JSf via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Myanmar’s bloodiest day. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39jBunR via IFTTT

South Carolina Easily Defeats Georgia Tech in N.C.A.A. Tournament

The Yellow Jackets locked down the all-American Aliyah Boston in the women’s round of 16, but could not stop the Gamecocks’ other weapons. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2QLfX1c via IFTTT

Testing, One, Two. Fans Flock to an Experimental Indoor Rock Concert.

An organizer said this Barcelona event, one of several planned in Europe, was “a small but important step toward normality.” The listeners there basked in being part of an audience again. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2PCqye2 via IFTTT

Variants and Eased Restrictions Push US Coronavirus Cases Up Again

The country averaged 61,545 cases last week, 11 percent more than the average two weeks earlier. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3rvuE51 via IFTTT

Syria Says it Will Ration Fuel as Economic Toll of Suez Canal Blockage Grows

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At Least 36 U.S. States Prioritize Religious Leaders for Vaccines

Public health officials are turning to frontline faith leaders to reduce vaccination hesitancy in their communities. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w9glqg via IFTTT

Edward Jenner Pioneered Vaccination. Will His Museum Survive a Pandemic?

The site where Dr. Jenner first inoculated people against smallpox has struggled in the coronavirus lockdowns, one of hundreds of museums in Britain teetering amid the closures. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3dbZVFc via IFTTT

Russia Trumpets Vaccine Exports, While Quietly Importing Doses

Russia has held up the Sputnik vaccine as a triumph of its scientists. But the country’s inoculation program still relies on cross-border trade. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ctGl88 via IFTTT

16 Global Design Concepts for an Unpredictable Future

The challenges of the past year gave designers every reason to recede into the shadows, but creativity won’t be denied. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3u0enXt via IFTTT

Greensill Capital: The Collapse of a Company Built on Debt

Greensill Capital promised a win-win for buyers and sellers, until it all fell apart, igniting concerns about opaque accounting practices. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31p8DtY via IFTTT

His Plane Crashed in the Amazon. Then Came the Hard Part.

A Brazilian pilot working for wildcat miners escaped death when his plane went down in a remote area. He walked through the jungle for 36 days before being rescued. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31sJ2jT via IFTTT