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The Nets Could Have Had It All With Dr. J

As great as today’s Nets look with their starry threesome, they could have dominated the N.B.A. much, much sooner — in the 1970s, behind Julius Erving. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3s9yb9F via IFTTT

He Sought Refuge in Online Poker: ‘This Is Never About the Cards’

The author is not good at the game. But games played online while meeting on a video call with strangers provided connection at the right time. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/324MWjy via IFTTT

Alex Rodriguez Near Deal to Purchase Timberwolves and Lynx

Rodriguez and Marc Lore, an e-commerce billionaire, intend to keep the team in Minnesota, the current owner said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tcwkSS via IFTTT

Hideki Matsuyama Charges Into the Lead at the Masters

After a 78 minute rain delay the golf course was far more forgiving with significantly slower greens, and Matsuyama will head into Sunday’s final round 11-under par. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2RhQpsE via IFTTT

Make a Parachute Out of Newspaper

With a little ingenuity, your sheet of newsprint can float safely to the ground. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dT77Gv via IFTTT

A Hole in One Pushes Corey Conners Up the Masters Leaderboard

The shot by the Canadian golfer was the sixth hole in one on No. 6 in tournament history. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dMVlxm via IFTTT

Mets and Yankees are Both Shut Out in Frustrating Losses

Jacob deGrom tired a career-high in strikeouts for the Mets but was outlasted by Miami’s Trevor Rodgers. The Yankees optioned Domingo German to their alternate site. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/323iJRN via IFTTT

After Snatching One Crown, Mrs. World Gives Up Her Own

Last year’s winner of a pageant for married women grabbed a crown from the 2021 Mrs. Sri Lanka winner, who she claimed was divorced, in violation of pageant rules. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2OC7AEm via IFTTT

‘My Dear Papa Was a Very Special Person,’ Prince Charles Says

Prince Charles spoke in Tetbury, England, on Saturday about the life of his father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday at 99. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3s1rYfS via IFTTT

New Hampshire and Oklahoma Move to Open Covid Vaccines to Nonresidents

The moves come as President Biden pushed up the deadline to make all adults eligible for a vaccine and as the pace of inoculations is accelerating in the country. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3a2LIth via IFTTT

After Going ‘Free of L.G.B.T.,’ a Polish Town Pays a Price

Krasnik voted to be “free of L.G.B.T.” two years ago to satisfy conservative voters. Now, the mayor regrets the move, which has led to censure from other European countries and put funding at risk. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fXaEpN via IFTTT

Across the U.K., Gun Salutes Honor Prince Philip

Gun salutes were fired across the United Kingdom on Saturday for Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday at 99. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3t9xoqm via IFTTT

Life Has Moved On, but Fans in Atlanta Mourn the All-Star Game

Friday’s home opener offered some prepandemic-like excitement, but even fans who support M.L.B.’s choice to move the signature event are sad to see it go. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39Xp2La via IFTTT

AstraZeneca Vaccine and Blood Clots: What Is Known So Far

In rare cases, an immune reaction has led to antibodies that caused a serious clotting disorder. But public health experts maintain the vaccine’s benefits far outweigh the risks for most people. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/320cfTG via IFTTT

Sliding in the Polls, Erdogan Kicks Up a New Storm Over the Bosporus

As part of a push to carve a canal alongside the waterway, Turkey’s president signaled that he could scrap a treaty that has kept peace in the region for decades. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mEj3Qy via IFTTT

Quake Strikes Java in Indonesia, Killing at Least 6 People

Television reports showed people running in panic from malls and buildings in several cities in East Java Province. The earthquake shook the tourist hot spot of Bali. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3d7cEKp via IFTTT

Ashraf Ghani, Afghanistan's President, Has Little Sway Over Its Future

Ashraf Ghani has few remaining allies, the Taliban are gaining militarily, and his international supporters are impatient with him and the stumbling peace process. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RsVGOp via IFTTT

A Soviet ‘Lord of the Rings’ Is Unearthed, Epic in Its Own Way

Tolkien fans received an unexpected gift with the rediscovery of an all-but-forgotten 1991 production. They were also left with questions, like “why is Gollum wearing a lettuce on his head?” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3s6VCjZ via IFTTT

Scenes from the First Rounds of the Masters

Our staff photographer Doug Mills brings us an inside look at Augusta National. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fZJxKY via IFTTT

Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio: lo que hay que saber

Después de un año de retraso, parece que los Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de Tokio están listos. Pero las circunstancias serán de lo más inusuales. Estos son los detalles. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tc0KVa via IFTTT

As U.K. Mourns Prince Philip, Some Hope Royals’ Rift Will Heal

Will Prince Harry come home? Will Meghan join him? The patriarch’s death on Friday opens an uncertain chapter for the House of Windsor. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3t8MHzA via IFTTT

Royal Rivalry Bares Social Tensions Behind Jordan’s Stable Veneer

The standoff between King Abdullah II and his half brother, Prince Hamzah, wasn’t just palace intrigue. It hinted at Saudi meddling and highlighted wider tensions within Jordan’s complex society. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3t8omKr via IFTTT

Joe Musgrove Throws First No-Hitter in Padres History

The right-hander allowed only one base runner, on a hit-by-pitch. San Diego had been the last team without a no-hitter. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Q9QG0q via IFTTT

World Leaders Remember Prince Philip

Leaders from around the world paid tribute to the life and service of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday, and offered condolences to Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fYTpEQ via IFTTT

Rose Holds Slim Masters Lead as Johnson Misses the Cut

After shooting a 75 on Friday, Dustin Johnson, who won the Masters in November, became the latest defending champion not to advance into the weekend. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3t5Icpr via IFTTT

Jordan Spieth Had a Very Good Day at the Masters

A crowd favorite, all eyes were on Spieth as he charged up the leaderboard and put himself in contention with a confident second round. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3uEZD0E via IFTTT

Iran Nuclear Talks Start on Positive Note in Vienna

Working groups on sanctions and uranium enrichment are making progress, diplomats said. The indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington are set to resume next week. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mz6ohz via IFTTT

To Speed Vaccination, Some Call for Delaying Second Shots

Stretching the time between the first and second doses would greatly accelerate the rate at which people get at least partial protection. But some experts fear it could also lead to new variants. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3d1wCGf via IFTTT

Prince Philip will lie in rest at Windsor Castle before a funeral in St. George’s Chapel.

On the day he died, the death toll from Covid-19 in Britain was over 150,000. Officials said the public would be discouraged from participating in funeral services. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mxLgbu via IFTTT

A Double Killing in Florida. An American On The Run In Ukraine.

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Prince Philip, Style Icon

How do you convey royalty without overshadowing the most royal? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3t5hOw4 via IFTTT

What Lockdown Looks Like Now in Europe

Nowhere has been locked down as long as Europe. And as it confronts a deadly new wave of infection, rules are tightening again in many countries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3t6nTrZ via IFTTT

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Too Big to Fall

The Clásico has lost some of its luster as a season-defining day, but while its profile has fallen, its importance has not. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dN222y via IFTTT

Glamorous Photos Capture The Early Romance Of Prince Philip And The Queen

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‘An Ethic of Service’: Boris Johnson Remembers Prince Philip

On Friday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson eulogized Prince Philip, detailing his long life and how he served the British people. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RgVAZP via IFTTT

Boris Johnson Reacts to Prince Philip's Death

The prime minister was among several leaders around Britain to offer condolences after the death of Prince Philip. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uFHnnB via IFTTT

German lawmakers move to strengthen the government’s powers in the pandemic.

A plan to bolster Germany’s pandemic law will make it easier for the government to enforce restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2QeCfbu via IFTTT

Prince Philip, The Husband To Queen Elizabeth II, Has Died At 99

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The New Taiwan Tensions

China is getting more aggressive. Would the U.S. go to war to protect the island? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uCpTsp via IFTTT

The U.S.S. Johnston Sank in 1944. Divers Just Visited Its Wreckage.

The shipwreck, 21,000 feet underwater, was discovered in 2019. A team of explorers has now confirmed that it was the Navy destroyer that played a key role in helping General MacArthur retake the Philippines. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uzqdIq via IFTTT

For a U.K. Satirist and His Online Fans, Comedy Is Catharsis

Lockdown has helped establish Munya Chawawa as a sardonic voice for young people who don’t often recognize themselves in the comedians they see on TV. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3s2BHTb via IFTTT

Are Your Illegal Drugs Pure? New Zealand Will Check Them for You.

A law will allow controlled substances to be tested without penalty to ensure their authenticity. The goals are to reduce health risks and, perhaps, change users’ behavior. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fWNOyw via IFTTT

Iran Releases South Korean Oil Tanker

The vessel was seized in January. Iran said the ship had been polluting its waters, but the move was seen as an effort to force South Korea to unlock billions in funds caught up in U.S. sanctions. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3d06LyD via IFTTT

Does an ‘Asian-Australian’ Accent Exist?

Is there something a little bit different about the way Asian-Australian native English speakers, like myself, talk? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3muUqpl via IFTTT

In Haifa, Israel, Wild Boars Encroach on Human Turf

Groups of boars have become an unavoidable presence in Haifa. Some human residents are charmed, but others are annoyed or frightened and now carry sticks on walks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wAwqWt via IFTTT

It’s All a Blur: Chinese Shows Censor Western Brands Over Xinjiang Dispute

Online platforms that stream dance, singing and comedy shows are pixelating performers’ T-shirts and sneakers amid a nationalistic fervor. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uCeDMM via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

The dangerous rise of coronavirus variants. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Q9iK3Q via IFTTT

Rise of Variants in Europe Shows How Dangerous the Virus Can Be

Much of the continent is experiencing a wave of outbreaks driven by the B.1.1.7 variant, which ravaged Britain this winter. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uBFusd via IFTTT

At the Masters, Justin Rose Is an Outlier, and Establishes an Early Lead

Unlike last year, when the Masters was played in November, a firm Augusta National course fought back, punishing many golfers through the first round, though Rose managed six birdies on the back nine. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wF9wNB via IFTTT

Olympic Bobsledder Who Killed Himself Likely Had C.T.E.

Pavle Jovanovic, who represented the United States at the 2006 Olympics, is believed to be the first athlete in a sliding sport to be found with a disease caused by repeated brain traumas. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3mtaojN via IFTTT

Has the Era of Overzealous Cleaning Finally Come to an End?

This week, the C.D.C. acknowledged what scientists have been saying for months: The risk of catching the coronavirus from surfaces is low. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wGv24s via IFTTT

Two Sports, a Fast Time and Some Questions

The British track Olympian Beth Potter switched sports, but her stardom in triathlon came too late to qualify for Tokyo. Then she set a world record in a 5K that won’t count. What’s a world-class athlete to do? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/31Yued6 via IFTTT

Sharon Matola, Who Opened a Zoo in the Jungle of Belize, Dies at 66

An Air Force veteran and former lion tamer, she helped her adopted country fall in love with tapirs, macaws and peccaries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wBJgDH via IFTTT

Puerto Rico Adults to Be Eligible for Covid Vaccine on Monday

After a recent increase in new coronavirus cases, the island will put in place a longer overnight curfew starting Friday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wyfZdf via IFTTT

Kati Kariko Helped Shield the World From the Coronavirus

Collaborating with devoted colleagues, Dr. Kariko laid the groundwork for the mRNA vaccines turning the tide of the pandemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3s1eErQ via IFTTT

U.S. Intelligence Report Warns of Global Consequences of Social Fragmentation

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted weaknesses of the international order, said the report, which is issued every four years. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3t58lVm via IFTTT

Outcry in Pakistan After Imran Khan Links Rape to How Women Dress

Activists have accused Prime Minister Imran Khan of “baffling ignorance” and victim-blaming after he said rape cases had risen because of “vulgarity.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3s2jlS2 via IFTTT

N.Y.C.’s mayor says a new virus rule will reduce temporary public school closures.

Public schools had previously closed for 10 days if two unlinked cases were detected there, regardless of the source of infection. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3s21P0g via IFTTT

French Open Is Delayed a Week

The tournament will begin May 30, about two weeks after France is expected to ease its current national lockdown. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3s2Ec7X via IFTTT

Corporate Taxes Are Wealth Taxes

And their decline has led to a steep drop in tax rates for the affluent. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cYZm2w via IFTTT

South Korean Man Gets 34 Years for Running Sexual Exploitation Chat Room

Moon Hyeong-wook, 25, was accused of luring young women with promises of high-paying jobs and then forcing them into pornography. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39VD1B8 via IFTTT

How to Grip a Putter: 9 Ways the Pros Use

The claw. The two thumbs. The alternative reverse overlap. Every golfer at this week’s Masters Tournament has a preferred way to putt and a reason for doing it. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fZAdqa via IFTTT

Biden Backs Taiwan, but Some Call for a Clearer Warning to China

As China grows stronger and bolder, some experts want to end Washington’s decades-long policy of “strategic ambiguity.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wBX40V via IFTTT

For 10 Years, Photographer Follows Up on Destroyed Village

After an earthquake and a tsunami hit Japan in 2011, Hiroko Masuike, a Times photographer, spent a decade documenting the attempts by 15 people to rebuild their community. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3sZBYrn via IFTTT

Jordan's King Says Royal Family Rift Is Over

The government has accused King Abdullah II’s half brother, Prince Hamzah, of undermining national security, and arrested several of his associates. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fXKFyq via IFTTT

‘No More Parties’: Mexico’s Piñata Makers Badly Bruised by Pandemic

The piñata industry, dependent on social gatherings, has seen sales plummet. Some artisans, in a creative bid to survive, have added coronavirus figures to their lineups of superheros and princesses. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cYXXJn via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

France’s delayed #MeToo. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2PIScGR via IFTTT

Powerful Men Fall, One After Another, in France’s Delayed #MeToo

Since the start of the year, well-known men from diverse fields have been accused of sexual abuse and placed under investigation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3t0Gc1S via IFTTT

Myanmar’s Ambassador Locked Out of London Embassy

Kyaw Zwar Minn, Myanmar’s ambassador to Britain, said he was locked out of the embassy in London on Wednesday, apparently for criticizing the Burmese military, which staged a coup in February. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3rYNstU via IFTTT

Bohm and Realmuto Power Phillies Past Mets

Philadelphia’s offense made up for lost time, leading the team to a series win over a division rival. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dPqOiC via IFTTT

Hawaii Becomes 50th State to Expand Vaccine Eligibility

Every state has now heeded President Biden’s call to begin opening vaccinations to all adults by April 19. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39PX83s via IFTTT

More Contagious Covid Variant Is Now Dominant in U.S., C.D.C. Says

The B.1.1.7 variant, first identified in Britain, is now the source of most new coronavirus infections in the United States, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3dL54nM via IFTTT

Nemam Ghafouri, Doctor Who Aided Yazidis in Iraq, Dies at 52

Dr. Ghafouri helped survivors of an ISIS genocide and reunited formerly enslaved women with children taken from them. She died of Covid-19. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Oztecw via IFTTT

W.H.O. and Critics Look at What's Next to Investigate Virus Origins

A scientific mission to China proposed further study for a number of topics. Critics and the director of the W.H.O. have weighed in as well. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2R6yNjk via IFTTT

Video Shows Presidential Protocol Mishap in Turkey

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, stood as her colleagues President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Charles Michel, took the only two available chairs during a photo opportunity in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Q1eh3a via IFTTT

FEMA Will Provide More Money for Covid Funeral Expenses

Billions of dollars from two Covid relief measures will be used to soften the financial blow for grieving families by reimbursing funeral and related expenses. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RfCWBL via IFTTT

U.K. says AstraZeneca alternative should be offered for under 30s, and E.U. finds a ‘possible link’ to rare clots.

The move follows concerns about rare blood clots in some vaccine recipients. European regulators found a “possible link” to the clots, but said that the vaccine’s benefits still outweighed the risks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3d1X8j7 via IFTTT

Couple Who Defaced $400,000 Painting in South Korea Thought It Was a Public Art Project

The vandalism of a piece by the graffiti artist JonOne at a gallery in South Korea has prompted a debate about contemporary art. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31TAiUh via IFTTT

Tiger Woods Car Crash: What Do We Know

The Los Angeles County sheriff planned a news conference to release details of the February crash in which Woods was seriously injured. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3t0cOZs via IFTTT

Finding From Particle Research Could Break Known Laws of Physics

It’s not the next Higgs boson — yet. But the best explanation, physicists say, involves forms of matter and energy not currently known to science. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wCTl3t via IFTTT

A Graffiti Artwork in South Korea Was 'Graffitied.'

The vandalism of a piece by the graffiti artist JonOne at a gallery in South Korea has prompted a debate about contemporary art. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3t0abXw via IFTTT

Democrats Push Biden to Take Harder Line on Saudi Arabia

Lawmakers have continued to press for harsher action and a wholesale rethinking of the American stance toward the kingdom. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31OjYnI via IFTTT

What’s Wrong With the Los Angeles Lakers

Repeating as N.B.A. champion is difficult — but the Lakers didn’t expect it to be this hard. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39LYe08 via IFTTT

A Brooklyn Artist Wants Sports Fans to Wear Their Names

A Brooklyn artist uses sports iconography to commemorate Trayvon Martin, George Floyd and other Black victims of violence. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2PyTRij via IFTTT

The Georgia Voting Fight

Sorting through the heated debate over Georgia’s new voting law. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39PHxRk via IFTTT

Israel-Iran Sea Skirmishes Escalate as Mine Damages Iranian Military Ship

The explosion came the same day as progress was reported in talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal, which Israel opposes. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RfBYp5 via IFTTT

The Players to Watch at the Masters

Tiger Woods is out with injuries, and Dustin Johnson is back to defend his title. Here are five more golfers to keep an eye on. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3mpTEtD via IFTTT

Augusta National’s Embrace of Amateurs Has its Advantages

The club has had a long tradition of supporting young golfers, and the top ones get a shot at the green jacket. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3uqyaj9 via IFTTT

Jennifer Kupcho’s Fast Start in Golf

She won the first Augusta National Women’s Amateur in 2019 when she was 22. She has since turned pro. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fO7x3F via IFTTT

In Bid to Boost Its Profile, ISIS Turns to Africa’s Militants

Violence by Islamist extremists in Africa reached a record high last year. Now, the Islamic State is using those attacks to project an image of strength. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wB1qFx via IFTTT

How Debt and Climate Change Pose a ‘Systemic Risk to the Global Economy’

With dozens of countries struggling to manage both staggering debt and mounting climate disasters, some financial leaders are debating green debt relief. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39RsGpF via IFTTT

Georgia Is Facing a Political Onslaught. At the Masters, It’s Business as Usual.

Major League Baseball pulled its All-Star Game from the Atlanta area, but Georgia’s most cherished sporting event remains firmly rooted in the state. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3mprezX via IFTTT

Bryson DeChambeau’s Work Evolving Golf Is Not Done Yet

At the Masters, the brash, brawny golfer imagined the sport’s future: even bigger, stronger athletes with faster, mightier swings than he already possesses. He can’t wait. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2PK28jc via IFTTT

Cole Dominates for Yankees and the Mets Blow Past the Phillies

Gerrit Cole’s 13 strikeouts in seven shutout innings made quick work of Baltimore. San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr. will attempt to avoid surgery. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3s0rpTs via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

AstraZeneca’s vaccine troubles. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39QUiLB via IFTTT

Irving Scores 40 as Short-Handed Nets Beat the Knicks

With Kevin Durant out and James Harden departing early with a sore hamstring, Kyrie Irving took over in a win against the Knicks. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fMeGkT via IFTTT

In the Philippines, Everyone Knows Jordan Clarkson’s Name

Clarkson, who is Filipino-American, is having a career season with the Utah Jazz and drawing a new international fan base to the team. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3rUWtEe via IFTTT

U.K. Community Leaders Step In to Aid Vaccination in Ethnically Diverse Areas

Local initiatives across the country are working to dispel misinformation and encourage Covid-19 vaccination in communities that have been disproportionately hurt by the pandemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mpbrBc via IFTTT

As Jordan Seeks to Quell Royal Feud, Allies of Prince Remain in Detention

The country’s royal family said Prince Hamzah had now pledged his loyalty to King Abdullah II. The government banned news outlets and social media users from discussing the rare public show of conflict. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cRlaNm via IFTTT

Without Tiger Woods, the 2021 Masters Leaderboard Is Wide Open

As Augusta National faces life without Woods, possibly even beyond this year, several young golfers look ready to usher in a new era. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Opw0AR via IFTTT

Three Million Daily Shots, Achieved

And now? Four million is the new benchmark for the U.S. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3s2BzTP via IFTTT

Netanyahu Corruption Trial Opens in Israel

With Benjamin Netanyahu on trial on corruption charges, even as he tries to cobble together a new government, Israel’s democratic system is drawing closer to a constitutional crisis. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3dDS2Z4 via IFTTT

Bangladesh Collision Between Cargo Ship and Ferry Leaves 27 Dead

The country has a grim history of deadly disasters on its heavily trafficked rivers. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cQ9pXH via IFTTT

The ‘Joy and Envy’ of Vaccine FOMO

As some people start to shake off coronavirus precautions, those who are waiting their turn for a vaccine say the FOMO is real. “It’s like when every friend is getting engaged before you.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3rNY12I via IFTTT

Netanyahu Gets First Crack at Forming New Government in Israel

After a fourth inconclusive election in two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still has no easy path back into office. But he has more of a chance than his opponents. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2OthKqW via IFTTT

Imagining the Timeless Childhood of Beverly Cleary’s Portland

In the winter of 2019, a family traveled on a literary pilgrimage to the Oregon city that left its mark on the celebrated author’s imagination. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39GWpld via IFTTT

The All-New Mets Follow an All-Too-Familiar Script in Loss

Jacob deGrom’s strong start was wasted as the Mets’ new-look bullpen melted down in the eighth inning. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3uDEeoH via IFTTT

Champions League: Talent From Paris Leaks Away From P.S.G.

A deep-pocketed club’s Champions League ambitions run up against a familiar obstacle: opposing rosters studded with stars who got away. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ukzkwk via IFTTT

He Led Hitler’s Secret Police in Austria. Then He Spied for the West.

Franz Josef Huber, responsible for deporting tens of thousands of Jews, escaped punishment with U.S. backing and went on to work for West German intelligence, newly disclosed records reveal. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uhT5ou via IFTTT

Coors Field Chosen as Replacement Host for 2021 All-Star Game

The home of the Colorado Rockies replaces the Braves’ suburban Atlanta stadium after M.L.B. pulled the game out of Georgia in response to a voting law. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/31OYWFv via IFTTT

Baylor Denies Gonzaga a Perfect Season, Winning N.C.A.A. Men’s Basketball Title

The Bears’ stifling defense powered them to an 86-70 victory over Gonzaga, which was one win away from being the first undefeated champion since 1976. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dElq1C via IFTTT

Giancarlo Stanton’s Grand Slam Highlights Blowout of Baltimore

The 471-foot blast was the eighth grand slam of Stanton’s career. He and Aaron Judge each hit their first homers of the season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fJy2Hi via IFTTT

North Korea Bows Out of Tokyo Olympics, Citing Covid-19

North Korea, which has a decrepit public health system, has taken stringent measures against the virus since early last year, including shutting its borders. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fGHYS1 via IFTTT

Lawyers Leading Review of NCAA Championships Vowed to be Independent

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Coaching Carousel in Men's Basketball is Spinning Quickly

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Israel offers a hint of what post-pandemic life may look like.

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North Korea Bows Out of Tokyo Olympics, Citing Covid-19

North Korea, which has a decrepit public health system, has taken stringent measures against the virus since early last year, including shutting its borders. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3mjWWi6 via IFTTT

The lawyer leading a review of N.C.A.A. championships vowed to be independent.

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Vancouver Canucks Brought to a Standstill by the Pandemic

At least 16 players and a coach are on the N.H.L.’s Covid-19 protocol list, and the team has postponed four games because of the virus. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wwyeQj via IFTTT

The Iran Nuclear Talks Explained

Talks in Vienna starting Tuesday will try to bring both the United States and Iran back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal. It won’t be easy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Pta34D via IFTTT

Want the Final Four Court? You Have to Win on It First.

Championship teams have the option to buy the Final Four’s custom-made floors, which have gone on to second lives in practice gyms, locker rooms and lobbies. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wtUCcZ via IFTTT

China Tries to Counter Xinjiang Backlash With … a Musical?

The movie is part of Beijing’s wide-ranging new propaganda campaign to push back on sanctions and criticism of its oppression of the Uyghurs. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wqSdj7 via IFTTT

Climbers Return to Mount Everest With Covid-19 Precautions

Local officials have instituted testing, mask and social-distancing requirements, stationed medical personnel at the Mount Everest Base Camp, and made plans to swoop in and pick up infected climbers. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fFzBpB via IFTTT

Researchers Are Hatching a Low-Cost Covid-19 Vaccine

A new formulation entering clinical trials in Brazil, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam could change how the world fights the pandemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2PUNXHV via IFTTT

With Biggest Stars Absent, Miami Open Serves Up Some Chaos

Top men’s seeds and Naomi Osaka fell earlier than expected, but there was some normalcy: Ashleigh Barty won in women’s singles, successfully defending her title. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3sR8BYf via IFTTT

What Time is the Gonzaga vs Baylor Title Game? Streaming, Odds and More

Gonzaga and Baylor play in the N.C.A.A. tournament final at 9:20 p.m. Eastern, with the game televised on CBS. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ukDdS8 via IFTTT

Shohei Ohtani Throws 101.1 M.P.H. Fastball, Hits 451-foot Homer

The Angels star was the first starting pitcher to homer in an American League game since 1972, but left after a collision at home plate. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3dDxnV0 via IFTTT

Biden’s Judge Push

Donald Trump reshaped the courts. Today we’re looking at how President Biden is trying to leave his own mark. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cR31PT via IFTTT

Let Us Now Praise Tiny Ants

Even in the densest human habitations, there are orders of magnitude more ants than there are of us, doing the hard work of making our crumbs disappear. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39HxG0e via IFTTT

A Cyclist on the English Landscape

Grounded by the pandemic, a travel photographer spent the year pedaling the roads around his home, resulting in a series of poetic self-portraits. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3rNwTkl via IFTTT

Researchers Are Hatching a Low-Cost Coronavirus Vaccine

A new formulation entering clinical trials in Brazil, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam could change how the world fights the pandemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3umylf9 via IFTTT

A Tainted Election, Charges of Gender Bias and Then Nothing

A court confirmed claims about a tainted election for a FIFA post, but while the woman who filed the case was vindicated, there have been no consequences for the men involved. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3cM0vdI via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Debate in France over its student union. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39HSQeF via IFTTT

My Life in Israel’s Brave New Post-Pandemic Future

A Green Pass allows us, the vaccinated, to go to concerts, restaurants and sporting events. But Israel’s real-time experiment in post-lockdown living leaves many questions unanswered. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2PrEuYZ via IFTTT

Bat Used by Lou Gehrig in 1938 Sells at Auction for $715,120

The 34-inch, 36-ounce Bill Dickey model Louisville Slugger had been owned by the family of Earle Combs, a onetime teammate of Gehrig’s and coach with the New York Yankees, auctioneers said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fGAuyh via IFTTT

The Return of March Madness Brought Back Hope

The N.C.A.A. basketball tournaments, the first significant American sporting event outright canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, brought some optimism that the country might be turning a corner. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3cNS7KE via IFTTT

In the Philippines, Everyone Knows Jordan Clarkson’s Name

Clarkson, who is Filipino-American, is having a career season with the Utah Jazz and drawing a new international fan base to the team. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2PUyesz via IFTTT

What to Watch When Gonzaga Plays Baylor in NCAA Final

Gonzaga and Baylor play in the N.C.A.A. tournament final at 9:20 p.m. Eastern, with the game televised on CBS. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/31LNYAF via IFTTT

A Rookie Wins the ANA Inspiration Ahead of a Fast-Closing Challenger

Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand won the first women’s golf major of the year, holding off Lydia Ko, whose final round of 10-under 62 put her two strokes short. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fIu1Tl via IFTTT

Stanford Wins N.C.A.A. Women’s Basketball Title for First Time in 29 Years

The Cardinal survived a game against in-conference rival Arizona and a season that left them without a home for nine weeks amid the pandemic. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3cP8d71 via IFTTT

Gonzaga’s Buzzer-Beater a Reminder of the Hoopla That’s Missing

The noise of a capacity crowd erupting as Jalen Suggs’s overtime heave beat U.C.L.A. was only one of the many things absent from this tournament. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wmZzo1 via IFTTT

N.C.A.A. Tournament Live: Stanford Faces Arizona in Final

The Cardinal and the Wildcats, both of the Pac-12 Conference, play their championship game in the N.C.A.A. women’s tournament at 6 p.m. Eastern. The game is being televised on ESPN. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3umQuJX via IFTTT

With Biggest Stars Absent, Miami Open Serves Up Some Chaos

Top men’s seeds and Naomi Osaka fell earlier than expected, but there was some normalcy: Ashleigh Barty won in women’s singles, successfully defending her title. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3cQBdeq via IFTTT

Blue Jays Capture Series Thanks to Homers by Guerrero, Grichuk

Domingo German of the Yankees went three inning in his first appearance since returning from a suspension. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3rNcU5d via IFTTT

Pope Francis Advocates Universal Vaccine Access in Easter Message

Francis on Sunday called on world leaders to ensure access to coronavirus vaccines for all. The remarks, part of his annual Easter message, were delivered in front of a small group of worshipers inside St. Peter’s Basilica. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3dxvI3l via IFTTT

‘We have gained hope again’: Israel’s successful vaccine campaign makes crowds possible during Holy Week.

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For 36 minutes on Saturday, Broadway was open.

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New York allows in-person services this Easter, but some congregations stay virtual.

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Kristofer Schipper, Influential China Scholar, Dies at 86

A native of Holland, he helped change the understanding of Chinese religion and became a Taoist priest in the process. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ulei0D via IFTTT

On Easter, Pope France Urges Universal Access to Coronavirus Vaccines

He also noted the economic and social hardships of the pandemic, especially for the young. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wpaHkb via IFTTT

Climbers Return to Mt. Everest Despite Covid-19

Nepal, desperate for tourist money, says it has taken steps to prevent a coronavirus outbreak, including social distancing at base camp and evacuation plans in case Covid-19 flares up. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39H7rXu via IFTTT

Climbers Return to Mt. Everest Despite Covid-19

Nepal, desperate for tourist money, says it has taken steps to prevent a coronavirus outbreak, including social distancing at base camp and evacuation plans in case Covid-19 flares up. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39H7rXu via IFTTT

Floods and Mudslides in Eastern Indonesia Leave at Least 41 Dead

Entire neighborhoods were submerged, with some of the worst effects hitting a remote island accessible only by sea, officials said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39Gm7Gs via IFTTT

Taiwan Crash Investigators Focus on How Truck Fell in Train’s Path

Officials were trying to determine why the truck slid downhill from a construction site on Friday, resulting in the island’s deadliest rail disaster in decades. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3sRm3en via IFTTT

For 36 minutes on Saturday, Broadway was open.

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How an NCAA Basketball Team Relinquished Its Season

The pandemic led to tough decisions for many college sports programs. Here is a look at how and why one of them, the Dixie State women’s basketball team, chose to stop playing. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/39GT5GK via IFTTT

The Confidence, Speed and Shooting of Aari McDonald

McDonald has carried No. 3 seed Arizona to the N.C.A.A. tournament final against top-seeded Stanford, beating UConn in the semifinal. “The world is finally noticing what I can do,” she said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ws8Uec via IFTTT

France's Outspoken Student Union Positions Itself at the Vanguard of Change

To its critics, the 114-year-old Unef is the incarnation of the American-inspired ideas that threaten France’s founding principles. Its leaders say it is the future. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mgXm8V via IFTTT

Myanmar's Military Has Killed Over 40 Children Since the Coup. Here's One Child's Story.

Myanmar’s security forces have killed more than 40 children since February. Here is the story of one, Aye Myat Thu. She was 10. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39G0nut via IFTTT