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Why Being a Knicks Fan Hurts So Good

Knicks fans used to disappointment are now reveling in a season of joy. “God forbid, if we win, we are going to burn this city down,” one famous fan said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ulEh85 via IFTTT

Four Major Tournaments in Four Months Is a Lot of Important Golf

Professional golfers worry about sustaining peak form, but say that scheduling four championships April through July is good for the game, and anyone who gets on a roll. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3oEU2pc via IFTTT

Discover a Water Sport

This should be the summer you become a swimmer, a paddler or a sailor — it’s easier than you think. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2RIjdep via IFTTT

Volcanic Eruption in Congo Causes Panic

Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo erupted on Saturday for the first time in nearly two decades. Lava engulfed a major highway in Goma, home to nearly two million, as residents were evacuated. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Tc4BEF via IFTTT

With Cole on the Hill, Yankees Run Scoreless Streak to 30 Innings

Pitching has powered a five-game winning streak. The Mets lost in the ninth and Scott Kazmir made it back to the majors with the Giants. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2RItszk via IFTTT

Italy’s Maneskin Wins Eurovision Song Contest

The Italian rock band spoke with reporters Saturday night after winning the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest with its song “Zitti E Buoni.” It was the first in-person global cultural event to be held since the pandemic hit. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/34aBS5b via IFTTT

Phil Mickelson Leads P.G.A. Championship After Third Round

Mickelson has a one-shot lead over Brooks Koepka entering the final round of the P.G.A. Championship, where he is bidding to become the oldest man to win a major. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3hMq15j via IFTTT

What We Learned From the 2021 Eurovision Grand Final

Rock ‘n’ roll isn’t dead, French could be the next global pop language and other takeaways from this year’s contest. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2QLQg0S via IFTTT

Italy Wins 2020 Eurovision Song Contest

The first major global cultural event to be held in person since the coronavirus pandemic hit last year ended in a triumph for Italy’s Maneskin, who won with a hard-rocking song called “Zitti E Buoni.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wrwIOl via IFTTT

Coco Gauff Wins Two Titles in One Day

A rare double championship made for a great day on clay. It also was a good sign for Gauff a week before the French Open. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wxmtIB via IFTTT

Ana Becomes First Named Storm of Atlantic Hurricane Season

The formation of the subtropical storm makes it the seventh consecutive year that a named storm has developed in the Atlantic before the official start of the season. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3oGzYTh via IFTTT

How to watch the Eurovision grand final.

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Our Reporter Is at the Eurovision Finals, One of the Hottest Tickets in Town

After a year of coronavirus letdowns, more than 3,500 mainly Dutch fans were in to see the show, and they were filled with exuberance. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wsvhiU via IFTTT

DNA Could Identify Somerton Man Exhumed in Australia

This week the police disinterred a body, found on a beach in 1948, that has puzzled investigators for decades. “There’s lots of twists and turns in this case, and every turn is pretty weird,” one said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3c4RfRl via IFTTT

A Look Inside Israel’s ‘Fortress of Zion’ Military Command Beneath Tel Aviv

The country’s military and intelligence commanded the recent assault on Hamas in Gaza from an underground bunker made for high-tech air wars. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wsgXa8 via IFTTT

Giovanni Pellielo, the Shooting Bishop, Takes Aim at Eighth Olympics

Italy’s Giovanni Pellielo is an ordained bishop and one of the most decorated competitors in the history of his sport. This summer, he is hoping to return to the Games at age 51. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3vbLTez via IFTTT

A Late-Night Proclamation Blocks a Woman From Leading Samoa

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa was set to be sworn in Monday as the country’s first new prime minister in 22 years, until the head of state suspended Parliament. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3hM5rSL via IFTTT

Bayern's Robert Lewandowski: The Making of a Goal Machine

Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski is the most complete, most ruthless, most polished striker of his generation. On Saturday, he broke a record that had stood for half a century. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2QW7DfB via IFTTT

Why Coronavirus May Be The NBA's Toughest Playoff Matchup

There’s no bubble for the postseason, and players don’t have to get vaccinated. Some players have lingering effects from infections. The league acknowledged that it is “worried” others will get sick, too. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3f7bYWq via IFTTT

The Pandemic is Ebbing, But What About Governors' Emergency Powers?

State legislators this week have been asking about the necessity for restrictions and many are calling for emergency action to draw down. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2TbgFpH via IFTTT

How US Activists Are Trying to Halt the Killing of Kangaroos in Australia

A bill in Congress aims to ban all kangaroo products from Australia, setting up a clash between two very different kinds of people on opposite ends of the earth. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wwPG6t via IFTTT

N.B.A. Is 'Worried' About Coronavirus During Playoffs

There’s no bubble for the postseason, and players don’t have to get vaccinated. Some players have lingering effects from infections. The league acknowledged that it is “worried” others will get sick, too. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3fB3s0Z via IFTTT

Nepal’s Parliament Is Dissolved as Covid-19 Rages

Opposition politicians seemed daunted by the prospect of planning for a new election while the coronavirus is wreaking havoc. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bMeYVU via IFTTT

Pakistan's Private Vaccinations Draw Criticism

An inoculation push, plagued with limited supplies and red tape, makes doses available to those who can pay for them. In a country with a struggling economy, most can’t. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ysKmme via IFTTT

Germany to Ban Most Travel from U.K. Over Covid Variant Concerns

The move came just days after Britain reopened its museums and cinemas and resumed allowing indoor service in pubs and restaurants. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fF9Vbe via IFTTT

Nepal’s Parliament Is Dissolved, Deepening a Political Crisis as Covid Rages

Opposition politicians seemed daunted by the prospect of planning for a new election while the coronavirus is wreaking havoc. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2QID6BK via IFTTT

In the Russian Arctic, the First Stirrings of a Very Cold War

Though the Russian military has little in common with liberal Western politicians or environmental groups like Greenpeace, it is taking ice melt in the Far North seriously. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fcrH6K via IFTTT

U.S. Activists Try to Halt an Australian Way of Life: Killing Kangaroos

A bill in Congress aims to ban all kangaroo products from Australia, setting up a clash between two very different kinds of people on opposite ends of the earth. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uavaa3 via IFTTT

Risk of Nuclear War Over Taiwan in 1958 Said to Be Greater Than Publicly Known

The famed source of the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg, has made another unauthorized disclosure — and wants to be prosecuted for it. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yuTbMd via IFTTT

Conflict Strengthens Netanyahu, but the Price is High

The battle with Hamas may benefit Prime Minister Netanyahu politically in the short term but leaves his underlying problems unresolved. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bLzfuQ via IFTTT

In the N.B.A. Playoffs, the Scariest Teams Aren’t at the Top

Injuries and illness dragged down the records of several teams, including the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. That could mean early postseason exits for the season’s best. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3vdtiyx via IFTTT

Yankees Turn a Triple Play and Get a Walk-Off Win

The starting pitchers combined for 24 strikeouts in a showdown between the Yankees and the White Sox. Khalil Lee’s first major league hit propelled the Mets to victory. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3f7LMuI via IFTTT

Readers Respond to Australia’s Never-Ending Travel Ban

With borders closed, grandparents, new parent and the internationally engaged react with frustration, anger, disappointment and tears. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bKEVVV via IFTTT

China to Try Australian on Spy Charge, Adding to Diplomatic Tensions

The businessman-writer Yang Hengjun will face trial in Beijing next week, at a time when Australia and China have fallen out over detentions, accusations of political interference and the investigation of journalists. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v7OJkt via IFTTT

After Weeks of Twists, Samoa Is Set to Have Its First Female Leader

A dead-heat election was followed by uncertainty and intrigue. But barring further surprises, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa will become prime minister on Monday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Sblfni via IFTTT

Covid on the Run

The pandemic may now be in permanent retreat in the U.S. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ypNnDQ via IFTTT

The Phoenix Suns Are Chris Paul’s Latest Project

Paul is pulled in many directions — acting, training, arguing with referees — but now he has his eyes set on winning a championship with the Suns. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3hMcWZQ via IFTTT

Reporter in Gaza Describes Experiencing Airstrike

For one reporter, witnessing the rounds of violence had become a familiar experience. Not this time. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3f6OctB via IFTTT

In Monaco, a Royal Collection of Cars

The rulers of Monaco have been gathering vehicles, including racecars and a sporty Renault belonging to Princess Grace, for decades, and the public can see them. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3woFWec via IFTTT

Red Bull Is Making a Race of Formula 1

Mercedes has been dominant for seven years, but even it acknowledges that the dangerous Max Verstappen is now driving an impressive car. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3f4MgSg via IFTTT

How a Traveling Tennis Racket Stringer Spends His Sundays

Pierre Reveilles, who carries a 70-pound machine on his bike, can often be found in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3v77Yec via IFTTT

At the Monaco Grand Prix, a Toned-Down Weekend

Racing continues, but the pandemic has muted the lavish parties for which this event is famous. And there’s no music allowed after 10 p.m. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3f2IdpD via IFTTT

Nigerian Terrorist Leader ‘Dies’ Again. Was This the End of His 9th Life?

Abubakar Shekau, the longtime leader of Boko Haram, was reported to have blown himself up on Wednesday night. But he has been falsely reported dead several times before. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bGP3Pw via IFTTT

1921: An Adopted Son of the Creator of ‘Peter Pan’ Drowns in a Bathing Pool

When younger, Michael Llewellyn Davies was one of the children to whom J.M. Barrie would tell fairy tales, which led to the iconic stories about the boy who wouldn’t grow up. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3f98FhA via IFTTT

Japan Approves Moderna and AstraZeneca Vaccines

The move gives the country much-needed options as it deals with a fourth wave, two months before the start of the Tokyo Olympics. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wqEyaS via IFTTT

Ethiopia Expels New York Times Reporter

The government gave no explanation for the expulsion of the reporter, Simon Marks, who had extensively reported about the war and human rights abuses in the Tigray region. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RC6pX5 via IFTTT

After a Workout Push, the N.F.L. Players Union Falls Flat

Union leadership had led a charge for players to workout on their own. But when the Broncos cut a player after a season-ending injury, tensions over the effort were revealed. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3v96RKP via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2QBe33o via IFTTT

German Leads Yankees to a Second Straight Shutout of Rangers

The Yankees finished their series in Texas with 22 consecutive scoreless innings. With the Mets off, Jacob deGrom looked sharp in a rehab assignment. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3yDbX4m via IFTTT

Hamas Supporters Celebrate 'Victory' in Gaza City

As a cease-fire took effect, thousands of Palestinians gathered under a night sky free from the threat of Israeli airstrikes. Some wondered what the fighting had achieved. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3f7YY2V via IFTTT

Brooks Koepka Appears Back in P.G.A. Championship Opening Round

After missing the cut at the Masters, the world No. 13 played with a chip on his shoulder, putting himself in the hunt for a fifth major with a three-under-par 69. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3yuSank via IFTTT

Israel and Hamas Agree to End a Brief War That Reverberated Worldwide

The agreement is expected to conclude a battle in which Hamas fired rockets into Israel and Israel bombed targets in Gaza. More than 200 people were killed. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fy4JWn via IFTTT

Iceberg Splits From Antarctica, Becoming World’s Largest

The iceberg broke off from the edge of the Ronne Ice Shelf into the Weddell Sea this week, researchers said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3u7ZJ07 via IFTTT

South Korean Leader to Meet With White House

The Biden administration is expected to press for deeper cuts in South Korea’s greenhouse gas emissions when President Moon Jae-in visits Washington on Friday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3u6QX2q via IFTTT

Cuomo will likely make over $5 million for his pandemic book, which is at the center of an investigation.

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Irish Hospitals Are Latest to Be Hit by Ransomware Attacks

Hospitals in Ireland, New Zealand and Scripps Health in San Diego are reeling from digital extortion attacks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2T2on5j via IFTTT

We Just Learned New Details About That Explosive Princess Diana Interview

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German Officer Goes on Trial, Accused of Plotting Far-Right Terrorism

The military officer, known as Franco A., is charged with plotting political murder in a case that has spotlighted networks of far-right extremists inside German security services. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3f5JnRj via IFTTT

25 Years Later, the BBC Apologizes for Diana Interview

The reporter, Martin Bashir, deceived her brother to land the landmark sit-down, the network now acknowledges. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ozeGXO via IFTTT

W.H.O. Notes Steep Drop in News Cases in Europe Over Past Month

The sharp decline in cases comes as the European Union prepares to allow vaccinated tourists to return. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fxgg8C via IFTTT

E.U. Lawmaker Block Investment Pact With China

The European Parliament voted to refuse to ratify an investment agreement with China until Beijing lifts sanctions on European critics. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bDu2VW via IFTTT

Destruction in Gaza Continues After Overnight Airstrikes

Israel unleashed another wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Thursday and Hamas fired more rockets, despite expectations that a cease-fire could be coming. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2S6pO2e via IFTTT

As Velocity Increases, So Does Danger to Batters

Batters are being hit at a rate unseen since the 1890s. Kevin Pillar’s beaning showed how devastating one pitch can be. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3v5ghal via IFTTT

‘Dream Horse’ Review: A Familiar Bet

Toni Collette and Damian Lewis play two underdogs in Wales who invest in a race horse in this comedy-drama ripped from the headlines. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3u3RulF via IFTTT

The Myth of Labor Shortages

Is the U.S. suffering from a labor shortage? If so, capitalism has an answer. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v8pgaA via IFTTT

Past Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Periods Didn't Always Hold

In all, nine truces came and went before the 2014 conflict ended. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RBHVwW via IFTTT

Washington and Europe push harder for peace, driven partly by domestic politics.

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The Mountain Bike Cure: Exercise, Fresh Air and Fellowship

Thanks to more trails, better bikes and a rise of high-school interest, mountain biking has experienced a meteoric rise of popularity in the past decade. The pandemic added fuel to the fire. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3u3Pr0W via IFTTT

The Super League Thought It Had a Silent Partner: FIFA

Publicly, soccer’s global governing body criticized a breakaway European Super League. Privately, it had held talks for months with the founders about endorsing the competition. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3hEV2rX via IFTTT

Philippines Pauses Sending Workers to Israel as Conflict Persists

The announcement came a day after a rocket attack by Hamas militants killed two Thai agricultural workers and wounded at least seven others. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bFIX1L via IFTTT

Corey Kluber Throws a No-Hitter for the Yankees

Kluber, 35, already had two Cy Young Awards on his résumé. It was the sixth no-hitter this season in the majors, and it came a day after the fifth. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bH4WW9 via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

A possible Israel-Hamas cease-fire. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wjNPS7 via IFTTT

Knicks Are a Playoff Threat After Years on the Sideline

When it comes to the playoffs, many Knicks fans are just happy to be here. But they can hope for more — like a first-round series win — because of Julius Randle. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3eZmEX8 via IFTTT

Even the Celtics Think the Nets Will Probably Win

The Nets would be heavily favored in the first-round playoff matchup even without Boston’s injury woes. “As a fan of the N.B.A., it’s hard to see those guys losing,” Celtics Coach Brad Stevens said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wjKPFl via IFTTT

Montreal and Toronto’s Rivalry Makes a Muted Return to the Playoffs

The Original Six teams and their fan bases clash annually, but the franchises will play their first postseason series since 1979 this week. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3hMnzvA via IFTTT

Israeli officials say cease-fire may be reached within two days.

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Yankees’ Corey Kluber Throws a No-Hitter

Kluber, 35, already had two Cy Young Awards on his résumé. It was the sixth no-hitter this season in the majors, and it came a day after the fifth. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ynFAqb via IFTTT

Oregon to Require Businesses Verify Vaccination Status

Business leaders raised concerns that the procedure of verifying vaccinations, one of the first of its kind in the country, could be too cumbersome for workers. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RwTTIj via IFTTT

Israeli-Palestinian Strife Feeds Anti-Semitic Acts in Europe

Activists and organizers say solidarity with Palestinians shouldn’t be confused with anti-Semitism. But Jewish groups and European leaders worry that the latest conflict is spilling over into anti-Semitic words and actions. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3oy5kvA via IFTTT

Europe Agrees to Reopen to Vaccinated Visitors

The bloc’s new rules, which are coming just in time for the summer tourism season, will open the door for Americans. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v0lYq4 via IFTTT

Australia, ‘Hermit Nation’? Some Warn Against Another Year of Shut Borders.

“I’m not going to take risks with Australians’ lives,” the prime minister said. But critics say putting off reopening until mid-2022 could cause lasting damage. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3eYjuTf via IFTTT

How Abortion Views Are Different

With the Supreme Court set to hear a major abortion case, we look at the state of public opinion. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2S81UTS via IFTTT

Turnbull Shakes Off Bad Feeling to Throw Season’s Fifth No-Hitter

Spencer Turnbull, a 17-game loser in 2019, became the second pitcher to no-hit the Seattle Mariners this month. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bD6T6d via IFTTT

10 Memorable Moments From P.G.A. Championships

The tournament’s history includes brilliant play from the stars Tiger Woods and Gary Player, and the surprising winners Bob Tway and John Daly. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3or5PaE via IFTTT

What Defines a P.G.A. Championship Golf Course? Excitement.

Unlike the other majors, the tournament has been moving around looking for compelling play for more than 100 years. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2SXG1Hn via IFTTT

The Week-by-Week Race for Biggest Sports Crowd

Because games can’t just be games, even in a public health crisis. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ovivx7 via IFTTT

Naomi Osaka's Net Worth, Beyond the Court

From the Met Gala roster to your lunchtime salad bowl, the tennis champion is suddenly ubiquitous. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3v3mzXT via IFTTT

Omar Uresti’s Second Act

The golfer is the definition of a journeyman, playing off and on for decades. This is his fifth time playing the P.G.A. Championship. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tY0oAX via IFTTT

Eduardo Rodriguez Discusses His Experience with Myocarditis

Eduardo Rodgriguez is the only major leaguer known to have developed myocarditis from Covid-19. The Boston Red Sox starter wants to keep it that way. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3v3mJOZ via IFTTT

From Colombia to U.S., Police Violence Pushes Protests Into Mass Movements

In Colombia, and many other countries, security forces’ attacks on protesters have led to nationwide reckonings with injustice. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fyAdfj via IFTTT

Mob Violence Against Palestinians in Israel Is Fueled by Groups on WhatsApp

Jewish extremists have formed more than 100 new groups on the Facebook-owned encrypted messaging app in recent days to target attacks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2QwiDA1 via IFTTT

As Restrictions Loosen, Families Travel Far and Spend Big

Newly vaccinated families are opting for private jets, luxury resorts and guided tours in elaborate new twists on the old-fashioned family reunion. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/33VNNUt via IFTTT

It’s the LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry Battle No One Asked For

After years of facing each other in the N.B.A. finals, James and Curry are competing just to make the playoffs. How did this happen? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Rsj9iM via IFTTT

Ja Morant Is Showing How Much Better He Can Be

Morant, who won last season’s Rookie of the Year Award, avoided a sophomore slump. Still, amid his high-flying dunks and fearsome drives, there is room for him to grow. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2RlQ6xD via IFTTT

Rory McIlroy Wants A Second P.G.A. Championship on Kiawah Island

His world ranking dropped to as low as 13th this spring. But coming off a victory, McIlroy has returned to the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, where he ran away with the P.G.A. Championship in 2012. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3yjdZX4 via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bBCbue via IFTTT

Publicly Supportive, Biden Is Said to Sharpen His Tone With Netanyahu in Private

Mr. Biden has spoken publicly about how he once sent Mr. Netanyahu a photograph with the inscription, “Bibi, I don’t agree with a damn thing you say, but I love you.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uZjacM via IFTTT

Publicly Supportive, Biden Is Said to Sharpen His Tone With Netanyahu in Private

Mr. Biden has spoken publicly about how he once sent Mr. Netanyahu a photograph with the inscription, “Bibi, I don’t agree with a damn thing you say, but I love you.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ouzFev via IFTTT

Mike Trout Will Miss Six to Eight Weeks With Strained Calf

Baseball’s best player has been having an M.V.P.-level season. Gleyber Torres, meanwhile, was cleared to return to the Yankees. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bCfDJs via IFTTT

Texas Governor Will Prohibit Local Mask Mandates

Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, issued an executive order on Tuesday that will prohibit cities and counties from enforcing mask mandates. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2QAewmA via IFTTT

E.U. Members Call for Israeli-Palestinian Cease-Fire

European Union foreign ministers, except for Hungary’s, called for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas during an emergency meeting on Tuesday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3eVqxMK via IFTTT

Mets’ Kevin Pillar Says He’s ‘Fine’ After Taking Fastball to Face

A Jacob Webb fastball produced a scary moment in the Mets’ win over the Braves, and sent their outfielder to the hospital. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2QyldFK via IFTTT

London Theater Reopens With West End's Comeback

London’s theater scene re-emerged with “The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s long-running murder mystery, which has changed little from its debut in 1952, let alone from before the coronavirus. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fpBzc0 via IFTTT

Gaza Faces Humanitarian Catastrophe With Shortages of Water and Medicine

Crucial infrastructure has been destroyed or taken offline in the latest eruption of deadly violence, which shows no sign of abating. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wdGrHT via IFTTT

Darwin’s Arch, a Famed Rock Formation in the Galápagos, Collapses

Erosion caused the natural archway in the remote Pacific islands to fall into the sea, officials said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ymqilB via IFTTT

Japan’s yo-yoing economy shrinks as the virus spreads and vaccinations lag.

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Airstrike Damages Gaza's Only Covid-19 Testing Lab, Officials Say

Health officials temporarily suspended coronavirus screening. Experts have warned that the conflict with Israel could worsen the pandemic in the territory. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2S4sbCw via IFTTT

Israel vs. Hamas

As the fighting continues in Israel and Gaza, we lay out both sides’ cases. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bzZgNT via IFTTT

Eight days, over 200 dead: Explore the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Japan’s Yo-Yoing Economy Shrinks as Virus Spreads and Vaccinations Lag

The country has experienced cycles of growth and contraction in domestic consumption as the pandemic has waxed and waned. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2S02anZ via IFTTT

Hundreds of thousands in Gaza face shortages of clean water and medicine.

Crucial infrastructure has been destroyed or taken offline in the latest eruption of deadly violence, which shows no sign of abating. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/33RUcQr via IFTTT

For Hong Kong’s Domestic Workers During Covid, Discrimination Is Its Own Epidemic

The government has repeatedly singled out the city’s poor migrant workers as “high risk” for the coronavirus, though actual infection rates are low. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3foQvY1 via IFTTT

Japan Is Shaken After a Detainee, Wasting Away, Dies Alone in Her Cell

Critics of the country’s immigration system say the death reveals an opaque and capricious bureaucracy with nearly unchecked power over foreigners caught inside it. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yhXzyf via IFTTT

Capri — First Choice of the Jet Set — Gets First Dibs on Vaccines

Eager to jump-start the lagging tourist economy and compete with Greece and Spain, Italy allows residents of its island playgrounds to get first in line for inoculations. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/33P4OzI via IFTTT

Nottingham’s Dilemma: Robin Hood or High Tech?

An unlamented mall in the heart of the English city is being demolished. But what should go in its place? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v3iG5u via IFTTT

The New Arab Street: Online, Global and Growing

As Israeli airstrikes pummel Gaza, the reaction from Arab capitals has been muted and protests scattered. But the voices on social media have been loud and clear. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2S2TP2S via IFTTT

The Ocean Course, Long Absent From Golf’s Spotlight, Is Back

The masterpiece on Kiawah Island, designed by Pete and Alice Dye to be as challenging as it is breathtaking, has not been the site of a major tournament in almost a decade. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bzcVVr via IFTTT

They Live in the U.S., but They’re Not Allowed to Come Home

Thousands of immigrants who live in the United States on temporary visas and traveled to India in recent weeks have been stranded there under the Biden administration’s travel ban. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3onMlnf via IFTTT

Gerrit Cole Falters as Yankees Lose to Rangers

A rare bad outing by Cole included his first walk in more than 40 innings. The Mets beat Atlanta but Kevin Pillar left the game after being hit in the head. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3eXDbuK via IFTTT

Biden Administration Clears 3 Guantánamo Detainees for Release

The men, none of whom were ever charged, would be sent to countries that agree to impose security conditions on them. But it is not clear where they will go or when. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3opUFCR via IFTTT

The Toll of Eight Days of Conflict in Gaza and Israel

A week of fighting has left more than 200 people dead in Israel and the Palestinian territories. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tPGWqc via IFTTT

Democrats, Growing More Skeptical of Israel, Pressure Biden

Among Democrats in Congress, attitudes toward Israel have grown more critical as the party base expresses concern about the human rights of Palestinians. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3hyPfnW via IFTTT

Biden Supports Israel-Gaza Cease-Fire, as Fighting Rages Into Second Week

Mr. Biden’s language was carefully couched, reflecting continued reticence to criticize Israel despite rising international condemnation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fFw6y7 via IFTTT

Biden Dips Into U.S. Vaccine Supply to Send 20 Million Doses Abroad

President Biden’s pledge to ship out doses that could have been used domestically was a step toward a global campaign, but activists say much more is needed. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yhYE93 via IFTTT

Censorship, Surveillance and Profits: A Hard Bargain for Apple in China

Apple built the world’s most valuable business on top of China. Now it has to answer to the Chinese government. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/33OviRO via IFTTT

N.J. Removes Remote School Option Next Year

Gov. Philip D. Murphy said vaccinations, declining case rates and protocols wouldn’t require a virtual option. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2S4Z9CL via IFTTT

South Africa Vaccine Rollout Expands to People 60 and Older

The new push is the country’s latest effort to kick-start a troubled vaccination campaign. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tSAEWD via IFTTT

New York Will Adopt C.D.C. Guidelines on Masks for the Vaccinated

“No masks, no social distancing,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said of the policy that will go into effect on Wednesday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3omCQVt via IFTTT

New York’s subway is back to 24-hour service.

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Spain Turns to Corruption Rehab for Officials Who Can’t Stop Stealing

Con artists and swindlers have long captured headlines in Spain. Now the country has a novel solution: A rehabilitation program aiming to “reinsert” corrupt officials back into society. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3hy5t0k via IFTTT

Lockdown Ends in England, for Now, at Least

Britons savor their first real taste of freedom in months, but the emergence of a new coronavirus variant threatens to reverse the progress. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RtquP7 via IFTTT

U.S. to Donate 20 Million Doses for Global Vaccination Effort

The World Health Organization says that countries in which the virus is declining need to do more to help countries that are struggling. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/33QcH7Z via IFTTT

Israel is targeting Hamas naval forces. So what can Hamas do by sea?

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Tel Aviv Beachgoers Take Cover as Rockets are Fired from Gaza

People rushed for cover at a Tel Aviv beach on Saturday as rockets were fired at the city. Tel Aviv has been targeted by at least 160 rockets in the past week of conflict between Israel and militant groups in Gaza. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wabwwg via IFTTT

Israel is targeting Hamas naval forces. So what can Hamas do by sea?

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New York City Marathon Returns in 2021

The race will have 33,000 entrants, instead of the usual 55,000. But staging it will satisfy runners desperate to run again. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3w9Zi6Q via IFTTT

India Braces for Powerful Cyclone Amid Coronavirus Wave

Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from western India as a powerful cyclone approached. The severe weather threatened to divert resources from combating a deadly wave of coronavirus. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yjSZ2z via IFTTT

With Official Housing Scant, French People Open Their Homes to Migrants

A shelter system supported by private individuals highlights the French government’s difficulties managing a backlog of asylum cases. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Rn76TS via IFTTT

Early Look at Belmont Stakes Reveals No Clear Favorite

The 2021 Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit, may not run at Belmont Park, and the Preakness champion, Rombauer, may not be the favorite. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3opFBFf via IFTTT

An Updated Covid Guide

For four different types of households. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tWg33M via IFTTT

Surfing for the United States, but Representing Hawaii

U.S. Olympic surfers from Hawaii — the proud home of the sport — would prefer to compete under their own red, white and blue banner. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3whnZ1n via IFTTT

Glimpses of a Deserted Soviet Mining Town, Preserved in the High Arctic

On the remote archipelago of Svalbard, a slowly decaying settlement offers visitors an intimate look at the not-so-distant past. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RnAR7a via IFTTT

In Taliban-Controlled Areas, Girls Are Fleeing for One Thing: an Education

Two districts in Afghanistan’s northwest offer a glimpse into life under the Taliban, who have completely cut off education for teenage girls. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yeLCcD via IFTTT

After Helping Her Husband Gain Freedom, Maya Moore Savors Her Own

Moore, the 2014 W.N.B.A. M.V.P., is reveling in married life and continuing a fight for criminal justice reform alongside Jonathan Irons, whom she married after helping him win his release from prison after 23 years. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Rrv1BD via IFTTT

In pictures: A wave of violence grips the Middle East.

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Rays Muscle Up Against Mets as Marcus Stroman Loses Again

Michael Conforto and Jeff McNeil left with hamstring injuries. The Yankees, meanwhile, lost to Baltimore and had another positive coronavirus test. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3hIPa15 via IFTTT

‘Fighting Must Stop’: U.N. Holds First Public Meeting on Gaza Conflict

The United Nations Security Council met to discuss the crisis in Gaza and Israel on Sunday but took no action, even as members decried the violence. Palestinian and Israeli diplomats spoke at the meeting. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tSntVQ via IFTTT

Netanyahu says there is no clear end in sight.

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Israel Carried Out Deadly Airstrike on Gaza

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As fighting intensifies, U.N. Security Council is holding its first open meeting on the crisis.

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Tens of Thousands Evacuated in India Ahead of Cyclone Tauktae

The cyclone is expected to make landfall on India’s northwest state of Gujarat on Sunday evening. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yaKDu5 via IFTTT

Justin Gatlin's Tokyo Olympic (Test Run) Win

Gatlin was one of nine international athletes invited to participate in a test event in the Olympic Stadium. He came away with a win, and confidence that the Games could go ahead successfully. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3uSaaG1 via IFTTT

Israel carried out its deadliest strike yet, as the fighting raged on.

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A Scratched Hint of Ancient Ties Stirs National Furies in Europe

Czech archaeologists say marks found on a cattle bone are sixth-century Germanic runes, in a Slavic settlement. The find has provoked an academic and nationalist brawl. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3htxaHG via IFTTT

Israel’s Gaza Strikes May Cause Covid Surge, U.N. Warns

The officials see the possibility of the virus spreading among unvaccinated Gazans cramming into shelters during Israeli airstrikes. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3hr6uaA via IFTTT

Rombauer Wins the 2021 Preakness, Surging Past Medina Spirit

The long-shot win assured that Bob Baffert’s colt could not claim a Triple Crown under the cloud of a positive drug test. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3eP8IyB via IFTTT

In pictures: Fire and thunder fill the night sky as Israel’s Iron Dome is tested.

The system that protects Israeli cities has had to intercept a barrage of rockets over the past week. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ohPll6 via IFTTT

Israel's Strike on Media Building in Gaza Provokes Outrage

Media groups demand explanations after Israeli forces destroyed the high-rise that housed the offices of The Associated Press and other news outlets. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3eQrXrF via IFTTT

The Liberty Get Another Shot at a Fresh Start

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On the Scrappy Fringes of French Politics, Marine Le Pen Tries to Rebrand

Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader and main challenger to President Emmanuel Macron in next year’s election, wants to persuade voters that she and her party can govern France. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ol9feR via IFTTT

A Curious Golfer, a Lawn Mower and a Thousand Hours in Lockdown

During the coronavirus pandemic, Chris Powell became obsessed with his Welsh town’s golf course, long lost to time and the land. Then he rebuilt it, to play for a single day. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2RmxA87 via IFTTT

Why is Covid Killing So Many Young Children in Brazil? Doctors Are Baffled

Experts believe Brazil’s overloaded hospital system and uneven access to health care are among the reasons babies and small children are succumbing to the virus at a high rate. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fpl9QK via IFTTT