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How to Watch the Westminster Dog Show

It’s usually on a Tuesday in February, but this year it’s on a Sunday night in June. Here are the groups, the new breeds and the streaming details. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3viThUz via IFTTT

Chris Hogan Left Lacrosse. A League Has Given Him, and Others, a Path Back.

The former N.F.L. wide receiver has joined the Premier Lacrosse League, where pros in other sports have found opportunities on the field. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ziDrwx via IFTTT

Why the Mexico City Metro Collapsed

A Times investigation shows the serious construction flaws and political pressure behind a tragedy that threatens two of Mexico’s most prominent figures. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3giKg9F via IFTTT

Yankees Rally to Tie Before Losing in Extra Innings

Aroldis Chapman faltered again in a walk-off loss. The Mets, meanwhile, cruised past the San Diego Padres. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2RNWoGi via IFTTT

FDA Details Failures at Baltimore Plant That Spoiled Vaccine Doses

The F.D.A. advised Johnson & Johnson on Friday that it should throw out the equivalent of 60 million doses produced at the Baltimore plant. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wlHqqb via IFTTT

In Myanmar, Health Care’s Collapse Takes Its Own Toll

Since the February coup, many physicians have refused to work at state-run hospitals. “I will never blame the doctors,” said a patient whose treatment stopped. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cAmQKA via IFTTT

Venezuela Faces Coronavirus Outbreak Ahead of Copa América Tournament

At least a dozen Venezuela players and staff members tested positive, raising new doubts about the decision to hold the tournament in Brazil. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2TqgeYN via IFTTT

To Counter China's Belt-and-Road, Biden Tries to Unite G7

The president urged the leaders of wealthy democracies to offer hundreds of billions in loans to developing nations in a direct challenge to Beijing’s Belt-and-Road Initiative. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ghxhoT via IFTTT

French Political Leader Pelted With Flour During Protest

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the far-left party France Unbowed, was showered with flour in Paris, just days after President Emmanuel Macron was slapped in the face. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gJvDLR via IFTTT

Canada Rejects 300,000 Doses of J&J Vaccine Made in U.S.

The Canadian regulator also banned the use of all products made at Emergent BioSolutions’ plant in Baltimore, Md., until it conducts an on-site inspection.T from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gvoHl8 via IFTTT

The G7 leaders get down to business, taking on climate change and the pandemic.

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Barbora Krejcikova Wins the French Open

Unseeded but the sentimental favorite, Krejcikova defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 2-6, 6-4, to win the women’s singles title in Paris. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3pKv0FT via IFTTT

Saudi Arabia Limits Hajj to 60,000 From Within the Country

The annual Muslim pilgrimage is scheduled to begin in mid-July, and attendees must be vaccinated and between 18 and 65 years old, the Saudi Press Agency said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cCENZ8 via IFTTT

Biden Will Hold Separate News Conference From Putin After Summit

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Delta Variant Producing More Severe Illness, Doctors in China Say

Four-fifths of symptomatic cases develop fevers, more than in earlier outbreaks. The findings match trends in other countries where the Delta variant is spreading. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3zk2zmp via IFTTT

Biden will hold a solo news conference rather than pairing with Putin after their summit.

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Jacob deGrom Exits Start With Elbow Pain

The Mets ace allowed just one hit in six innings before exiting. “My level of concern is not too high,” deGrom said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3iAyMzW via IFTTT

Euro 2020: Live Scores, Schedule and TV

Belgium, one of the tournament favorites, opens with a game against Russia in St. Petersburg. Wales plays Switzerland in Baku. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Sxxye2 via IFTTT

Angela Merkel Makes a Low-Key Farewell at the G7 Summit

The German chancellor, known for her commitment to compromise, is eager to revive deal-making on multilateral policy, joining the world’s top democratic leaders one last time. Can she be replaced? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3vbC1R6 via IFTTT

Baseball's Sticky Situation With Ball Doctoring

Doctoring baseballs with ultra-tacky substances has pitchers dominating and some questioning the game’s integrity. Can cleaning up the balls liven up the sport? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wkps7c via IFTTT

India's Covid Crisis Tests Modi's Ability to Shift Narratives

His efforts to squelch dissent and to accentuate the positive may not be able to counter widespread anger over his government’s stumbling response, undermining a key part of his strategy for wielding power. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ghjFdi via IFTTT

Covid-Sniffin

Logistics, cost and official standards are needed for the dogs to fulfill their potential in medical fields. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3vewIAh via IFTTT

At the French Open Grounds, a Guided Tour of Change

A tennis writer has watched Roland Garros evolve and grow for 30 years, for better or worse. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3gdDhPg via IFTTT

U.F.C. 263: Adesanya and Vettori Get Their Rematch

Adesanya, one of the U.F.C.’s most marketable stars, makes his first appearance since trying to win a championship in a heavier weight class. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ggluH8 via IFTTT

In Making the French Open Final, Djokovic Edges Closer to His Rivals

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in four fierce sets and will try to win his 19th Grand Slam title against Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2RRVj0k via IFTTT

After Afzaal Family Killings, Muslims in Canada Denounce Islamophobia

After the targeted killing of a Muslim family in London, Ontario, the community is demanding a summit on Islamophobia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pJQVwN via IFTTT

What to Know About Testing and Vaccine Requirements for Travel

Do you need to be vaccinated or have a negative Covid-19 test for your next trip? Check this guide before traveling domestically or abroad. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ge8thm via IFTTT

Baron Davis Directs Now. If There’s a ‘Space Jam 3,’ He Wants In.

The former N.B.A. star’s first movie, “Domino: Battle of the Bones,” is as in-your-face as his playing style. And he’s got plenty more big-screen ideas. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/35arbjR via IFTTT

Euro 2020: Ravaged and Resilient, the Show Goes On

Euro 2020 will not be the tournament anyone wanted, and it arrives after a year few will care to remember. And yet, once it starts, all of that will fall away. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3pJj0nP via IFTTT

Pride Was A Riot — And LGBTQ Demonstrators Around The World Are Still Fighting For Equality

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Racist Mural Puts Tate Galleries in a Bind

Problematic sections of a work painted on Tate Britain’s walls have caught museum officials between the demands of activists and the policies of the British government. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cv8X0r via IFTTT

China Accuses 32 in Ultramarathon Disaster, but Main Suspect Is Dead

Organizers of the May race, which claimed 21 lives, face criminal charges and disciplinary action. The man said to bear primary responsibility died in a fall from a high-rise this week. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2TjtBtM via IFTTT

Hong Kong to Censor Films Under China’s Security Law

The city’s government said it would block the distribution of films that are deemed to undermine national security, bringing the territory more in line with mainland Chinese censorship. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Tj1sD8 via IFTTT

Biden and the E.U. hope to settle a trade dispute and end billions in tariffs.

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What Is the G7 Summit, and Why Does It Matter?

The nations in the club are the world’s wealthiest large democracies, close allies and major trading partners that account for about half of the global economy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3vdnzbj via IFTTT

Bucks Slow Down Nets to Trim Series Lead to 2-1

A grinding game of defense allowed Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton to shine in a 86-83 win over the Nets. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/35cz5ZL via IFTTT

A Path of Forgiveness After Unimaginable Loss in Iraq

An engineer’s wife, daughter and other family members were killed in a misguided airstrike by the U.S.-led coalition. But Basim Razzo would rather sow understanding than hatred. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3czIxur via IFTTT

Vaccinate the World

Wealthy countries are pledging to donate a billion doses. Will it be enough? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gf8WQq via IFTTT

Remember the Trump Balloon? Now There’s One for Biden, Too.

Barred from staging large in-person protests at this week’s Group of 7 summit because of pandemic restrictions, activists revived an attention-drawing move. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v8ZOBf via IFTTT

In Shadow of Navalny Case, What’s Left of the Russian Opposition?

Russian domestic politics took a flint-hard turn this year and much of the opposition leadership is now in exile or prison. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pJdPnP via IFTTT

For Scott Morrison of Australia, G7 in Cornwall Is a Homecoming of Sorts

One of the leader’s ancestors was sent from the area in southwestern England to Australia two centuries ago with hundreds of other convicts. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3weCnrB via IFTTT

Harry Kane on England, Goals and His Future at Spurs

He is England’s captain, Tottenham’s goal machine and a Tom Brady superfan. But as transfer talk swirls and Euro 2020 begins, he reveals only what he wants you to see. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3cB8Lg5 via IFTTT

How to Reopen Offices Safely

Flush the taps, focus on indoor air quality and consider getting creative about staff schedules. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cC5op4 via IFTTT

In Australia, a New Look at Immigration: ‘It’s About Our Friends’

In a country inured to criticism over its migrant policies, a case involving a 3-year-old detainee who ended up hospitalized has drawn outrage. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3izIKSm via IFTTT

A New Israeli Government Could Mean Help for Neglected Bedouin Villages

An Arab party in the emerging government is pushing it to recognize communities that have long existed in a sad state of limbo. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2TjaqzY via IFTTT

Tackling Vaccine Complacency Close to Home

People like my parents could help speed up Australia’s vaccine rollout — if they ever stop putting it off. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3znaOyi via IFTTT

China Still Buys American DNA Equipment for Xinjiang Despite Blocks

The U.S. government has long tried to prevent the sales over concerns about rights abuses and surveillance. Documents show those efforts have failed. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3vejT9l via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

Biden’s approaches to Europe. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ix89Ma via IFTTT

America May Be ‘Back’ in Europe, but How Much Has Really Changed?

Despite the feel-good imagery expected to be on display at the G7 meeting, many Europeans suspect that President Biden is little more interested in give-and-take than was his predecessor. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pFZ59i via IFTTT

Kim Jong-un Calls K-Pop a ‘Vicious Cancer’

South Korean music, movies and dramas are winning the hearts of young North Koreans. Their influence is seen as a threat to Mr. Kim’s grip on society. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pJ8r44 via IFTTT

U.S. Lifts Some Sanctions on Iranians Before Nuclear Talks

The move was unrelated to negotiations over the 2015 nuclear deal, a State Department spokesman said. The United States also imposed new sanctions on other Iranians. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2TZHhub via IFTTT

Pope Francis Rejects German Cardinal's Offer to Resign

Cardinal Reinhard Marx had sought to quit as a way to take responsibility for the church’s earlier failures to address sexual abuse by priests. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wb9OLx via IFTTT

Britain Detains ‘Noah’s Ark,’ Doubting It Can Handle the Sea

The British maritime authorities want to see paperwork proving that the ark, a floating museum of Bible exhibits, is seaworthy before it can be towed from Ipswich, England, back to the Netherlands. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gmN9oX via IFTTT

Sexual Harassment and Online Abuse Pervasive in British Schools, Review Finds

The investigation, which relied on accounts from 900 students, found that sexual harassment — from sexist name-calling to requests for explicit photos — was endemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ivewQc via IFTTT

Gerrit Cole Gets the Best of Josh Donaldson

Publicly accused of cheating by Josh Donaldson, Gerrit Cole followed up an awkward news conference by dominating him and the Twins. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3z9Rbtc via IFTTT

Pocketbook Politics

After Manchin’s big announcement, what’s next for Democrats? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3g7bFeL via IFTTT

Confused? Overwhelmed? You May Have Travel Whiplash.

Going from one place to another right now can mean being jolted by conflicting sets of rules and regulations, depending on the state of the pandemic at your destination. It can be a dizzying experience. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2TeET2f via IFTTT

Dreaming of ‘Global Britain,’ Johnson Is Attacked for Cutting Foreign Aid

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares to host the Group of 7 meeting, he faces a battle over efforts to cut foreign aid by a third to help make up for the costs of fighting the coronavirus. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v4ZwuV via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

Biden’s trip to Europe. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/357gf6y via IFTTT

Solar Eclipse 2021: Where and When to Watch the 'Ring of Fire'

Weather and geography may make it difficult to see the rare spectacle, but those in the path or experiencing clear skies may get a show worth waking up early for. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3593ZlX via IFTTT

Rudy Gobert Wins Third Defensive Player of the Year Award

Gobert, the Utah Jazz center, won the honor for the third time in four years after leading the N.B.A. in total blocks. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3va5cUv via IFTTT

Mets Stay Hot With Blowout of Matt Harvey and the Orioles

Taijuan Walker was dominant against Baltimore and his teammates battered Harvey, a former Mets star. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3va7HGy via IFTTT

Islanders Advance to Semifinals for Second Straight Year

The Islanders beat the Boston Bruins in Game 6 to set up a series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, last year’s Stanley Cup winner. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3glMG6b via IFTTT

Man Charged With Stealing 500 Covid Vaccine Cards in Los Angeles

The arrest was made in April, but the charge was delayed while the police and prosecutors sought to determine the value of the cards. They settled on “at least $15 apiece if illegally sold.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v4vGGV via IFTTT

California Eases Mask Rules for Vaccinated Residents

The shift will coincide with the much-anticipated lifting of remaining business capacity restrictions in the state, where life has been disrupted for some 15 months. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3vdNhMK via IFTTT

As Hawaii More Fully Reopens to Tourists, Hilo Jail Sees Case Surge

The National Guard is helping with testing and security to control the outbreak at the correctional center, in Hilo, the Big Island’s largest city. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3grilU5 via IFTTT

Biden to Send Millions of Pfizer Vaccine Doses to 100 Countries

The White House’s move is part of a nascent campaign to inoculate the world, and came as President Biden faced intense pressure to do more. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3cty1oq via IFTTT

Vaccines Cannot Come Too Soon for Regions Like Latin America, W.H.O. Says

Eight of the 10 countries with the highest rate of Covid deaths per capita rate are in Latin America and the Caribbean, where vaccines are sorely lacking. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gqzWv6 via IFTTT

Biden to Send 500 Million Doses of Pfizer Vaccine to 100 Countries Over a Year

The White House’s move is part of a nascent campaign to inoculate the world, and came as President Biden faced intense pressure to do more. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RG2Yib via IFTTT

U.S. Weighs Possibility of Airstrikes if Afghan Forces Face Crisis

The Pentagon is considering whether to intervene with warplanes or drones in the event that Kabul is in danger of falling to the Taliban, though no decisions have been made. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pPjER3 via IFTTT

U.S. asks Mexico to review a second complaint about labor violations in its auto industry.

The action invokes provisions of the new North American trade accord. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/352KcnZ via IFTTT

Biden Revokes and Replaces Trump Order That Banned TikTok

The new order calls for a broader review of a number of foreign-controlled applications that could pose a security risk to Americans and their data. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pCm3hH via IFTTT

It’s Nadal vs. Djokovic in French Open, but One Round Early

Rafael Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, is set for yet another showdown with Novak Djokovic, the world No. 1 and his longtime rival. But the title won’t be on the line. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ga066u via IFTTT

A Multibillion-Dollar Plan to End Polio, and Soon

A global partnership announced plans to spend more than $5 billion to eradicate poliovirus. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3g55VCi via IFTTT

As a Family Is Mourned, Canada Grapples With Anti-Muslim Bias

After a driver intentionally ran down and killed a mother, father, daughter and grandmother in Ontario, orphaning a boy, there were calls for action against Islamophobia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w7QkY1 via IFTTT

A Curator’s Vision for a Post-Pandemic Venice Biennale

Cecilia Alemani, who will lead next year’s art extravaganza, wants a Biennale that grabs attention beyond the opening-week parties. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gpC1aP via IFTTT

London Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnap of Sarah Everard

Wayne Couzens admitted to charges of rape and kidnapping of the 33-year-old marketing executive, whose killing in March touched off national anger at male violence against women. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v1Gjub via IFTTT

Germany Makes Rapid Virus Tests a Key to Everyday Freedoms

As the country begins reopening, it is relying on widespread, free antigen tests to ensure that anyone not yet vaccinated against the coronavirus is also not infectious. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2TXteFD via IFTTT

Wuhan Markets Sold Animals That Could Have Infected Humans, Study Finds

The study sheds new light on the possible role of the wildlife trade in the emergence of the coronavirus. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2SdBnoT via IFTTT

Coco Gauff Eliminated in French Open Quarterfinals

The American teenager, playing her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, was frustrated and defeated by the unseeded Barbora Krejcikova. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2SplawF via IFTTT

For Four Key Teams, the Off-Season Begins Early

The Lakers have to figure out how to regroup, the Mavericks need to support Luka Doncic. The Celtics are shaking things up and Portland is looking for a coach. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3g2TVRI via IFTTT

Abused by His High School Tennis Coach, He Now Protects Others

Alex Harrison survived child sexual abuse at the hands of his high school tennis coach. Now he is seeking justice, for himself and others. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3x8Qdvz via IFTTT

Stunning Soccer Moments in European Championship History

UEFA Euro 2020, delayed by the pandemic, will sweep across the continent into July. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3v8fO6v via IFTTT

A Voluntary Tax

A scoop highlights the details behind the low tax rates on the wealthy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3xd6fEP via IFTTT

Infections Rise in Mongolia, Where Sinopharm Is the Main Vaccine

The nation reported more than 1,300 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, renewing a focus on the effectiveness of the Chinese-made Sinopharm shots. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3g7gQvm via IFTTT

Stunning Soccer Moments in European Championship History

UEFA Euro 2020, delayed by the pandemic, will sweep across the continent into July. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3pBwDpl via IFTTT

The Best Type of Exercise? A Blood Test Holds Clues

Researchers are studying the proteins in blood to learn why some of us respond to certain forms of exercise better than others. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3cv9cZj via IFTTT

Will College Athletes Make Money? Here’s Where the Debate Stands.

The financial realities for college athletes will dramatically change this summer. State governments, the N.C.A.A. and Congress all have a hand in shaping what that might look like. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3iAcxKi via IFTTT

Biden Aims to Bolster U.S. Alliances in Europe, but Challenges Loom

The good will President Biden brings on his first trip abroad papers over lingering doubts about U.S. reliability and the cost that Europe will be expected to pay. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ctzivM via IFTTT

Israel’s Parliament to Vote on New Government on Sunday

If lawmakers approve a fragile new coalition government, Israel will be led by someone other than Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in 12 years. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gjQRj6 via IFTTT

Attack in Afghanistan Kills 10 From Charity That Clears Land Mines

The government blamed the Taliban for the attack on the British-American charity, the HALO Trust. The militant group denied any responsibility. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ip024t via IFTTT

At the French Open, a New Top Executive Has a Lot to Handle

Gilles Moretton, the president of the French Tennis Federation, has faced several challenges during the first French Open of his term. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3csOvgN via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

A crucial vote in Israel. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v2ZlAf via IFTTT

Orioles Offense Stays Hot in Blowout of Mets

David Peterson was shelled in a brief outing. “We need to get him right,” Luis Rojas said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3g0QCdH via IFTTT

Gerrit Cole Stumbles Through Answer About Doctoring Baseballs

“I don’t know quite how to answer that,” the Yankees pitcher said when asked if he uses Spider Tack to increase his spin rate. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ge4IaA via IFTTT

What to Watch at The French Open on Wednesday

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek all feature on the second day of quarterfinals at Roland Garros. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/34YQ6Xm via IFTTT

Senate Passes Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China

The wide margin of support reflected a sense of urgency among lawmakers in both parties about shoring up the technological and industrial capacity of the United States to counter Beijing. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/350YXrv via IFTTT

Jim Fassel, Who Coached Giants to SuperBowl, Dies at 71

He predicted that New York would make the playoffs when no one gave them much of a chance. Then they marched to the championship game, only to lose to the Ravens. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3x7DVn7 via IFTTT

El Chapo’s Wife Set to Plead Guilty to Helping Run Drug Empire

Emma Coronel Aispuro is scheduled to appear in court in Washington on Thursday to admit her role in her husband’s criminal activities. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/34XVqKJ via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

Rising prices in China. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3v7oTMG via IFTTT

Widespread Internet Outage Affects Major Websites

The sites of the British government, The New York Times and Twitter were among those that were briefly inaccessible for some users. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/34YCDid via IFTTT

Aaron Rodgers Skips a Packers Camp. Now What?

The N.F.L.’s most valuable player did not attend the first day of Green Bay’s mandatory minicamp, raising the stakes in his dispute with the team. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/34Xmzxe via IFTTT

Man Slaps Macron During Visit to Southern France

Two people were arrested after a man slapped the French president as he was approaching a small crowd, prompting condemnation of the attack across the political spectrum. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3x3sehe via IFTTT

Paula Badosa’s Body Was Ready to Win, but Her Mind Was Not

The Spanish player is yet another in the sport who has battled depression and spoken openly about it. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3pvozGy via IFTTT

U.N. Security Council Recommends António Guterres for a Second Term

The Council’s recommendation basically assures the Portuguese statesman’s tenure as secretary general and extends the history of male-only stewardship of the United Nations since its 1945 founding. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w4zMQR via IFTTT

Pilots in India Seek Better Payouts for Colleagues Killed by Covid

Air India pilots had their salaries reduced during the pandemic, a union says, and many came to India’s aid when people and vaccines needed to be transported, though they were not vaccinated themselves. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pwTv9e via IFTTT

Lewis Hamilton Gives Encouragement to Naomi Osaka

Hamilton, the F1 champion, says he knows how it feels to be under intense media scrutiny and supports Osaka’s stand against news conferences. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/351ezv3 via IFTTT

Apple Did Business With A Wind Energy Company That Has Close Ties To Xinjiang

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Ratko Mladic to Hear Final Ruling in Genocide Conviction

The last court appearance by the Bosnian Serb former commander, convicted in 2017 of crimes against humanity for his role in the Balkan wars, will close a grim chapter in European history. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ggHEbk via IFTTT

Nets Brush Aside the Bucks to Lead Series, 2-0

A 39-point drubbing sends the series back to Milwaukee, and the Bucks back to the drawing board. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3zel4IP via IFTTT

A Very Strange Version of the Paris Night

The pandemic may be ebbing, but Paris still has a curfew, which feels completely unnatural in the City of Light. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ctwz5E via IFTTT

Japan Sushi Bar Rents Conveyor Belts for Takeout

To survive a prolonged state of emergency, restaurants in Japan are getting creative. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/34WKygb via IFTTT

An Investment With a Big Return

Alarmed by China’s rise, the Senate is on the verge of increasing research funding to help American companies. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2T6mFQs via IFTTT

The Mayor, the Teacher and a Fight over a ‘Lost Territory’ of France

A battle erupted after a high-school teacher said that Islamists had taken over the city of Trappes, a view vigorously countered by the mayor, sharpening a national debate over French identity. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/34USiiG via IFTTT

Make China 'Lovable,' Xi Said. But Don't Expect Softening.

Xi Jinping’s remarks to top Communist Party leaders suggest Beijing will focus on courting allies rather than easing its rhetoric against the U.S. and Europe. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w4A6Pl via IFTTT

An U.N. Declaration on Ending AIDS Should Have Been Easy. It Wasn’t.

Even with U.N.’s previous goals unmet, delegates tried to water down provisions regarding protections for vulnerable populations and patents for essential drugs. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Tb9QEl via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

A tense summer for Northern Ireland. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3g1ntze via IFTTT

Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau Wins Coach of the Year Award

In a narrow vote, Thibodeau won the award for the second time in his career after taking the franchise to its first playoff appearance since 2013. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/34Viud5 via IFTTT

What to Watch on Tuesday at the 2021 French Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev will clash as the quarterfinal matches begin at Roland Garros. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3gkxhD4 via IFTTT

In Guatemala, Harris Tells Undocumented to Stay Away From U.S. Border

In her first foreign trip as vice president, Kamala Harris promoted economic development and anti-corruption efforts, trying to stem the northward flow of migrants. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3g0HIgs via IFTTT

Living on the Margins, ‘Surfing’ on the Buses

In the Brazilian city of Olinda, a group of thrill seekers has taken up an illegal and death-defying hobby: riding on the outside of public buses. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3puJQAg via IFTTT

For Small Gyms, Handling the Pandemic Meant Expanding

From on-demand video libraries to rooftop classes, boutique workout spots broadened beyond their tight spaces. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2T8mWCj via IFTTT

After the Nassar Scandal, Gymnastics Coaches Try a New Tone

Changes in the sport, which is still struggling to recover from a sexual abuse scandal, were evident at a championship event in Texas. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3vY2Vgo via IFTTT

South May See Summer Covid Surge as Vaccination Rates Lag

In 15 states, including Arkansas, the Carolinas, Georgia and Louisiana, about half of adults or fewer have received a vaccine dose. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3x0q9CK via IFTTT

Living on the Margins, ‘Surfing’ on the Buses

In the Brazilian city of Olinda, a group of thrill seekers has taken up an illegal and death-defying hobby: riding on the outside of public buses. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3puJQAg via IFTTT

From Doomsday Preppers to Doomsday Plotters

Far-right movements have long dreamed of a moment that ends society as we’ve known it. Now, experts say, so-called accelerationist thinking is proliferating in ways that could destabilize democracy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2TOpQwA via IFTTT

Rome Gets Its First Pizza Vending Machine. Will Romans Bite?

In a city with no shortage of pizza — or self-appointed food critics — an entrepreneur is betting on diners with a sense of adventure. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fXHG8O via IFTTT

Peek at Broadway Comeback: Times Event With "Me and the Sky"

When The Times staged a musical number for its live event series, the performance served as a sneak preview of a theater world preparing for takeoff. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2T5gOLc via IFTTT

Senate Poised to Pass Huge Industrial Policy Bill to Counter China

The broad support for the bill highlights how competition with Beijing is one of the few issues that can still unite both political parties. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uWDf2r via IFTTT

How Much Did Mayweather and Paul Earn For Their Fight?

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N.B.A. Fans Wanted a Show. They’re Also Getting a Reckoning.

The entertainment of the playoffs has been coupled with a pressing message from players that fans have disrespected them for too long. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/34UQlCQ via IFTTT

Coach K’s Retirement and the End of the College ‘Supercoach’

Mike Krzyzewski of Duke announced his retirement shortly after his Tobacco Road nemesis, Roy Williams, announced his, as the N.C.A.A prepares to grant athletes greater agency. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3uXXQU6 via IFTTT

Mayweather-Paul Exhibition Fight Ends Without a Knockout

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Your Monday Briefing

A warning about incitement in Israel. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3x3muUC via IFTTT

Here's Why Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul Are Controversial

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Badou Jack Stops Dervin Colina on Mayweather-Paul Undercard

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Luis Arias Beats Jarrett Hurd On Mayweather-Paul Undercard

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U.S. Women’s Open: Yuka Saso Wins, Extending a Majors Drought by Americans

Yuka Saso of the Philippines won her first major, beating Nasa Hataoka of Japan in the first sudden-death playoff hole after they remained tied after two-hole aggregate playoff. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3uRHBIc via IFTTT

Showtime Has Streaming Problems in Mayweather-Paul Fight

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U.S. Women’s Open: Yuka Saso Wins, Extending a Majors Drought by Americans

Yuka Saso of the Philippines won her first major, beating Nasa Hataoka of Japan in the first sudden-death hole of a playoff that went three holes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3z9O7NA via IFTTT

Patrick Cantlay Wins the Memorial Tournament in a One-Hole Playoff

Cantlay, who won the event in 2019, bested Collin Morikawa, but the weekend will be remembered for Jon Rahm’s withdrawal after he tested positive for coronavirus. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3uVWzwL via IFTTT

Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul: Live Updates and Analysis

Mayweather and Paul headline a pay-per-view card with an eight-round exhibition fight. The card begins at 8 p.m. Eastern and the main event is expected to happen around midnight. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ppLYJv via IFTTT

Israeli Security Forces Clash With Protesters in East Jerusalem

The security forces fired stun grenades at demonstrators rallying in East Jerusalem in support of several leading Palestinian activists who were arrested in the area on Sunday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gcQZkr via IFTTT

T.B. Joshua, a Nigerian Celebrity Megachurch Pastor, Dies at 57

Mr. Joshua had millions of followers, including top politicians and sports stars. But he was dogged by controversy over his products, his prophecies and events in which church members died. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3uY0yJ2 via IFTTT

U.S. Will Donate 750,000 Covid Vaccines to Taiwan

The announcement came as three U.S. senators briefly visited Taiwan’s capital on Sunday. The donation is part of the 25 million doses the U.S. plans to distribute this month to countries struggling to control the virus. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gcA1lZ via IFTTT

Nicaragua’s Democracy Hangs by Thread as Crackdown Deepens

The president, Daniel Ortega, has brought his country a step away from becoming a one-party state. His main rival, the daughter of a former president, was arrested on money-laundering charges. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3fYvqFn via IFTTT

Israel Security Chief Warns Against Incitement of Conflict as Tensions Mount Before Key Vote

The director of the Shin Bet, Nadav Argaman, made a rare public appeal amid fears that a new round of turmoil might disrupt attempts to form a new government. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2TKufRc via IFTTT

Serena Williams’s French Open Run Comes to an End

Elena Rybakina defeated the 23-time Grand Slam tournament winner in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, to move on to the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3imteZS via IFTTT

Mississippi Governor Says Don't Worry About State's Low Vaccine Rate

Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi said that there was no longer a high risk of contracting or being hospitalized with Covid-19. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3x2kQ5G via IFTTT

Graeme Ferguson, Filmmaker Who Helped Create Imax, Dies at 91

He partnered with friends to produce stunning original technology that would give movie viewers an immersive, stadium-like experience. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/34SGVHX via IFTTT

Roger Federer Pulls Out of French Open

The 20-time Grand Slam champion withdrew after a brutal third-round match that lasted until early Sunday morning. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3im4YqA via IFTTT

Cholera ‘Forever Destroyed’ U.N.’s Image in Haiti, Ban Ki-moon Says

In a memoir, the former secretary general said the United Nations should have done far more to combat a cholera scourge traced to peacekeepers. But he also criticized Haitian leaders. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/34ZydYh via IFTTT

The Rush to Vaccinate the World Stalls as Funds, Doses Fall Short

Billion-dollar pledges — and the news that the United States will distribute an initial 25 million doses — will do little to curb the explosive outbreaks in poor countries, experts said from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w035Ux via IFTTT

An Unexpected Path to the Olympic Track and Field Trials

The past 16 months robbed many runners of opportunities to qualify for the U.S. Olympic trials. Two former collegiate runners decided to fill the gaps by creating a series of meets. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/34QbvlB via IFTTT

Left and Right Clash in Peru Election, With an Economic Model at Stake

A leftist former schoolteacher with no governing experience and the right-wing daughter of a jailed ex-president face off for president on Sunday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3vYNIf0 via IFTTT

Mike Schmidt Is the Greatest Draft Pick Ever

Fifty years later, Mike Schmidt stands alone as the baseball player who did the most for the team that drafted him. To one scout, Schmidt’s potential was obvious. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3vZ69jE via IFTTT

We’ll Probably Need Booster Shots for Covid-19. But When? And Which Ones?

Scientists are asking a lot of questions about Covid-19 booster shots, but they don’t yet have many answers. Here’s what they know so far. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3iiwXaD via IFTTT

Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Excluded From Coalition, Face Loss of Power

A new coalition that aims to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office could also usher in a more liberal civil rights agenda. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pq6nxM via IFTTT

Martina Navratilova Has Plenty to Say

One of the most dominant players in tennis history, Navratilova was a cultural pioneer when the world wasn’t prepared for an outspoken lesbian. Finally, the world is catching up, and she’s still here. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3z4rAlq via IFTTT

U.S. Aid to Central America Hasn’t Slowed Migration. Can Kamala Harris?

A stark reality faces the vice president as she visits the region: Expanding aid programs have failed to stem migration. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3z5NeG1 via IFTTT

Biden Is Embracing Europe, but Then What? NATO and the E.U. Have Concerns.

After the Trump trauma, Europe will welcome Biden’s warm words, but tough topics remain, from China and Russia to trade disputes, Covid-19 vaccine diplomacy and transitions to carbon-neutral economies. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2RsEXLp via IFTTT