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Affichage des articles du septembre 5, 2021

Trump Talked as Holyfield Got Pummeled. Just Another Day in Boxing’s Absurd Summer.

Of course it was a circus — the kind that makes sense in boxing these days. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3k4AFVX via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic Tries to End 52-Year Grand Slam Drought at U.S. Open

To capture the first Grand Slam in men’s tennis in 52 years, Djokovic must beat Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final. “Mentally, he’s the best player to ever play the game,” Djokovic’s semifinal opponent said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3hps3rn via IFTTT

At U.S. Open, Leylah Fernandez Offers Moving Sept. 11 Remarks

After losing the women’s final at the U.S. Open on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Fernandez said, “I hope I can be as strong and resilient as New York has been the last 20 years.” from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3EcxQdl via IFTTT

Milwaukee's Combined No-Hitter Is MLB's Record Ninth This Season

Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader dealt Cleveland its third no-hit loss of 2021. With nine no-hitters overall, baseball has broken the record for a season, which was set in 1884. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3v1ck6l via IFTTT

Emma Raducanu Wins U.S. Open in a Miraculous Run

Raducanu, ranked 150th in the world and barely known two weeks ago, became the first player to win a Grand Slam title after surviving the qualifying tournament. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3CiiIJZ via IFTTT

At the US Open, Raducanu and Fernandez Forged Deep Connections

Viewers of the U.S. Open embraced the young finalists in women’s singles, a pair of teenagers who seemed as if they had been around forever. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3C6B1kT via IFTTT

Leylah Fernandez’s Father, Who is Also Her Coach, Watches the Final from Home

A former soccer player who never played tennis, Jorge Fernandez has coached his daughter Leylah since she was a schoolgirl. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/38XAntJ via IFTTT

U.S. Open Live Updates: Leylah Fernandez vs. Emma Raducanu

Two teenagers will battle for the women’s singles title. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3nqkRyH via IFTTT

Cristiano Ronaldo Is Back and So Is Manchester United

A star returns with two goals in a resounding victory, restoring a sense of confidence to a club accustomed to sure things. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2X4nw6d via IFTTT

At Army Football Game, Sept. 11 Anniversary Lends Tone of Solemnity

The context of the moment — with respect to 20 years ago and recent events in Afghanistan — was not lost on players, alumni and recruits. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3A6QwbY via IFTTT

At Pro-Taliban Protest, a Symbol of America’s Lost Influence: Hundreds Dressed in Burqas

Several hundred women wore the head-to-toe garments at a pro-Taliban demonstration on Sept. 11. The march was a reminder of how after years of war, Afghanistan’s women are again at the mercy of the militants. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2VBsWoY via IFTTT

Abimael Guzmán, Leader of Guerrilla Group That Terrorized Peru, Dies at 86

Mr. Guzmán’s Maoist movement, Shining Path, killed tens of thousands in the 1980s and ’90s. He sought to bring the world to a “higher stage of Marxism.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3hnxmrk via IFTTT

Abimael Guzmán, Leader of Guerrilla Group That Terrorized Peru, Dies at 86

Mr. Guzmán, whose Maoist movement, Shining Path, killed tens of thousands in the 1980s and ’90s, sought to bring the world to a “higher stage of Marxism.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3C0TrUi via IFTTT

Abimael Guzmán, Leader of Guerrilla Group That Terrorized Peru, Dies at 86

Mr. Guzmán, whose Maoist movement, Shining Path, killed tens of thousands in the 1980s and ’90s, sought to bring the world to a “higher stage of Marxism.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Xfa8wk via IFTTT

4,000-Year-Old Coffin Found in English Golf Course

Workers digging in a pond at the Tetney Golf Club discovered a waterlogged coffin containing the remains of a man who archaeologists said was buried about 4,000 years ago. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3C5et4m via IFTTT

When Stuyvestant High Finished Its Football Season After 9/11

Stuyvesant High, blocks from the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, finished its football season in 2001 under dour circumstances. Was the attempt at normalcy worth it? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ljcXon via IFTTT

Howard Garfinkel's Five Star Basketball Camp Made Hall of Famers. Now He's One, Too.

Howard Garfinkel co-founded the Five Star Basketball Camp, which trained big-name stars like Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Grant Hill. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/395kfWR via IFTTT

What Time is the US Open Women's Final Between Fernandez and Raducanu?

The most improbable women’s Grand Slam final in history features the unseeded teenagers Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tzesCt via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic Reaches U.S. Open Final, One Victory From a Grand Slam

Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, and has a chance to become the first man since 1969 to win a calendar-year Grand Slam. He will play Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2X5taVI via IFTTT

How to Watch the U.S. Open Women's Final: Time and Channel

The most improbable women’s Grand Slam final in history features the unseeded teenagers Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3nn17w1 via IFTTT

‘It’s a Godsend’: 9-Cent Taxi Rides in Rural South Korea

One county’s plan to help older, carless citizens stuck in remote villages proved wildly popular and has been copied across South Korea, revolutionizing public transportation in the countryside. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3z3e5RJ via IFTTT

‘Everything Changed Overnight’: Afghan Reporters Face an Intolerant Regime

The Taliban promised to respect press freedoms, but the new government has already showed signs of repression, and has even physically assaulted Afghan journalists. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3A2uiIo via IFTTT

Berlin Clubs Return With a Vengeance

A discothèque successfully sued the city over its ban on indoor dancing, and clubs have reopened. But if there’s a spike in coronavirus cases, the local government has explored a backup plan. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3hktQ0Q via IFTTT

Pfizer and BioNTech will soon seek clearance for vaccine use in children 5 and older.

Results from a study involving 5-to-11-year-olds will be released in the coming weeks, a BioNTech co-founder told Der Spiegel. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BZV8Bo via IFTTT

‘Looking Back, I am Glad We Played’

Stuyvesant High, blocks from the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, finished its football season in 2001 under dour circumstances. Was the attempt at normalcy worth it? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3BWmWq8 via IFTTT

His Basketball Camp Made Hall of Famers. Now He’s One, Too.

Howard Garfinkel co-founded the Five Star Basketball Camp, which trained big-name stars like Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Grant Hill. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3z3qgxO via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic Beat Alexander Zverev, Will Play for Grand Slam at U.S. Open

Djokovic beat Alexander Zverev, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, and has a chance to become the first man since 1969 to win a calendar-year Grand Slam. He will play Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3z2NuEn via IFTTT

20 Years On, the War on Terror Grinds Along With No End in Sight

Yet, the failures in Iraq and Afghanistan obscure the striking success of a multilateral effort that extends to as many as 85 countries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EahMsu via IFTTT

Daniil Medvedev Easily Advances to U.S. Open Men's Final

The No. 2 seed booked a spot in his second Open final, beating the 12th-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2. Medvedev will play either Novak Djokovic or Alexander Zverev. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tAC3D0 via IFTTT

What to Watch for in the N.F.L.’s Week 1 Games

Aaron Rodgers could achieve a career milestone and marquee players like Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey will all return from injury in the first weekend of the season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2X4hHWZ via IFTTT

Learning to Play Nice? Not Red Bull and Mercedes.

Two crashes involving Mercedes knocked Red Bull drivers from races. The verbal battle has not been polite. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3EeOXeO via IFTTT

Spain Arrests Former Venezuela Spy Chief Accused of Drug Trafficking

Hugo Carvajal, the former intelligence chief, had been hiding in Madrid, the police said, trying to avoid extradition to the United States. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3hmQQfo via IFTTT

Sport’s Post-9/11 Patriotism Seen as Unifier, and ‘Manipulation’

The jingoism at sporting events that temporarily surged during the Gulf War and roared back after Sept. 11 now often drives wedges, but sports leagues want it to stay. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/38T6TwP via IFTTT

Sergio Pérez Is Giving Red Bull the Second Driver it Long Needed

With Pérez and Max Verstappen, the team is challenging Mercedes for the championship. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3nf5oSe via IFTTT

Tom Daley Is All-Around Gold

The Olympic diver made waves in Tokyo this summer, both during rounds and while knitting on the sidelines. He’s been keeping busy ever since. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3A0eaan via IFTTT

The World Surf League Introduces a Year-End Playoff System

The World Surf League has rearranged its schedule and will crown new champions using a playoff system. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tsHyTW via IFTTT

Lawrence Stroll Is Making No Little Plans

He is pouring resources into the Aston Martin team and even took a stake in the automaker. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tuhaJq via IFTTT

Bruce Is a Parrot With a Broken Beak. So He Invented a Tool.

The bird is a Kea from New Zealand, and his fabrication of an instrument to help him preen his feathers appears to be unique, researchers say. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/39aBiXX via IFTTT

A Time Capsule in Two Front Pages

The newspaper of Sept. 11, 2001, is a document of America before the terror attacks and a memory of a vanished era. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tsH8Nm via IFTTT

‘We Truly Have Lost Everything’: A Journey Out of Kabul the Day It Fell

Nadima Sahar, a government official, was determined to stay. But then she learned the palace staff, and maybe even the president, had already fled. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3A1elCc via IFTTT

Why I Will Miss the Melbourne Star (No Joke)

A tribute to our Star-crossed landmark. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tBSr63 via IFTTT

Tom Brady Out-Duels Dak Prescott and the Cowboys in Opener

Tom Brady connected with Rob Gronkowski for two touchdowns on Thursday night, out-dueling Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys in a season opener that felt like old times. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3C3Pcrf via IFTTT

Biden Speaks With Xi Amid Low Point in U.S.-China Relations

The call was only the second time the leaders had spoken since President Biden’s inauguration. The lack of communication was a measure of the rising tensions between the two countries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3jYtPBh via IFTTT

Russia Influences Hackers but Stops Short of Directing Them, Report Says

The arrangement allows the Russian government some plausible deniability for attacks, researchers found. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3hgaPMO via IFTTT

Eyeing Football’s Risks, a National Champion Eases Up

Sam Houston State University shaved its schedule by a game because its leaders were wary of students taking too many snaps in 2021. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3no0r9F via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

Sweeping vaccine mandates in the U.S. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/38Vu61A via IFTTT

How Students in 12 Countries Are Taught About 9/11

Twelve teenagers born after 9/11 told us what they have learned about the event and its aftermath — and what has been left out. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3np9cAx via IFTTT

Biden's New Vaccine Requirements Draw Praise, Skepticism and Outrage

Some experts worry they may be too little, too late. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3DXL9OV via IFTTT

U.S. states with low vaccination rates see sharp spikes in children with Covid-19.

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Leylah Fernandez Advances to the U.S. Open Final

The 19-year-old Canadian, who won 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4, becomes the youngest singles finalist at the U.S. Open since Serena Williams advanced at age 17 in 1999. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2VsYrRV via IFTTT

Biden Mandates Vaccines for Workers, Saying, ‘Our Patience Is Wearing Thin’

Initially reluctant to enact mandates, the president is now moving aggressively to require vaccination as the Delta variant races across the country. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3E4fTxB via IFTTT

Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez Arrive at U.S. Open

The semifinalists are part of a new wave of Canadian tennis stars who are changing the image of the game in their country and reflecting its increased diversity. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3lcjhOr via IFTTT

A Family's Yearlong Quest to Return to Hong Kong During the Pandemic

The Bordias have been trying to return to Hong Kong, their home of 13 years, from India, where they traveled early in the pandemic. But their journey has become a game of transoceanic Whac-A-Mole. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ngxsV7 via IFTTT

At U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic Moves One Step Closer to Grand Slam

After dropping the first set, the world No. 1 smoothly beat sixth-seeded Matteo Berrettini, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals against Alexander Zverev. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3EbfR7p via IFTTT

Sortable Stats Help Track Manager Tendencies

A treasure trove of sortable statistics for managers gives fans the ability to track their team’s tendencies on things like stolen bases, intentional walks, ejections and, yes, bunts. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3A0zdJH via IFTTT

France to Offer Free Contraception for Women Up to 25

The government, responding to what it said was a decline in the use of contraceptives among some young women because of the cost, will pay for contraception starting next year. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2X0MCDz via IFTTT

A Big Delta Unknown

Is the variant more severe than earlier versions of the virus? We look at the latest data. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3A1cXQ6 via IFTTT

NFL Week 1 Picks Against the Spread

Dak Prescott vs. the Bucs’ pass rush, dueling Alabama quarterbacks and a rematch of January’s Browns-Chiefs playoff game make for a compelling start to the regular season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3BSAseA via IFTTT

‘Muhammad Ali’ Docuseries From Ken Burns Is a Sweeping Portrait

A new four-part documentary series by Ken Burns paints a sweeping portrait of a man whose life intersected with many of modern America’s most profound changes. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3DTfRIO via IFTTT

Allegations of Sexual Abuse Roil Dragon Boat Racing

The on-again, off-again prosecution of a leading coach has divided the racing community and raised questions about safeguards in the sport. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3E1r9e7 via IFTTT

At U.S. Open, Teen Spirit Rules and It’s Contagious

Doubles partners Coco Gauff and Caty McNally credit fellow teenagers Leylah Fernandez and Emma Radacanu for motivating them they advance to the semifinals. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3hiUkj0 via IFTTT

Bolsonaro Bans Social Networks From Removing Some Posts

The new rules in Brazil appear to be the first national policy that restricts how tech companies can control their sites, analysts say. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BWIJ0W via IFTTT

Olaf Scholz Is Running as the Next Angela Merkel, and It Seems to be Working.

Mr. Scholz, a Social Democrat, who is modeling himself as the candidate of continuity, has a fair shot at being Germany’s next chancellor from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yWmoPe via IFTTT

Inside the Abandoned Kabul Mansion Taliban Soldiers Call Home

More than 150 fighters have taken over the residence of a notorious Afghan warlord. Many are adjusting to a new lifestyle while awaiting orders from the new government. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2X2No2S via IFTTT

​North Korea Holds Scaled-Down Parade to Boost National Morale

The parade, which marked the government’s 73rd anniversary, was seen as a celebration of those who have borne the brunt of the regime’s effort to rebuild the economy amid sanctions and the pandemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nhkrKY via IFTTT

China Promises Aid to Afghanistan in Cautious Courtship

China’s foreign minister pledged $30 million in food and supplies, plus Covid-19 vaccines, in an overture to the new Taliban government. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BTdB2l via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic Beats Matteo Berrettini in U.S. Open Quarterfinals

After dropping the first set, the world No. 1 smoothly beat sixth-seeded Matteo Berrettini, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals against Alexander Zverev. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3BW96Ee via IFTTT

Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez Arrive at U.S. Open

The semifinalists are part of a new wave of Canadian tennis stars who are changing the image of the game in their country and reflecting its increased diversity. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3BTOJYj via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

The Taliban’s governance issues. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nk8i8b via IFTTT

Terry Brennan, Youthful Notre Dame Football Coach, Dies at 93

One of Leahy’s Lads as a player on national championship teams, he was hired as coach at 25 and fired at 30. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3l9Rw90 via IFTTT

Elizabeth Warren Accuses Amazon of Peddling Covid Misinformation

In a letter addressed to Amazon’s chief executive, Ms. Warren asserts that Amazon’s search algorithm promotes books riddled with false facts about the pandemic and vaccines. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/38PrPVJ via IFTTT

L.A. Poised to Issue Vaccination Mandate for Students

The Board of Education will vote on Thursday, and the measure is expected to pass. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3zZMmTe via IFTTT

Derek Jeter Delivers at Hall of Fame Induction

“I forgot how good that feels,” the former Yankees captain said as the crowd greeted him in Cooperstown with a warm, familiar salute. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3yUOMS2 via IFTTT

W.H.O. Warns of Dire Threat of Covid During Pregnancy in Latin America

In Mexico and Colombia, Covid has become the top cause of maternal deaths. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ntLbZ9 via IFTTT

Ryder Cup: U.S. Names Finau, Schauffele Among Six Captain's Picks

The U.S. captain, Steve Stricker, completed the 12-man roster, which already included Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Justin Thomas. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3zTWVas via IFTTT

Spain Authorizes Booster Shots for Immunocompromised People

The country joins a growing trend toward extra doses, even as the W.H.O. warns that booster programs could divert supplies needed in poorer countries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nfc8PN via IFTTT

Australia's Contacts With Pfizer Draws Scrutiny

Critics say newly released emails show the government was slow to react to the drug company’s offers of doses. Officials defend their response. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3neTs2Y via IFTTT

South Korea's Covid Surge Threatens Its Reopening Plans

Cases have remained high even as vaccinations expand. Health officials say more people are ignoring social distancing rules as pandemic fatigue accumulates. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3l2ps7v via IFTTT

Senior Russian Minister Dies During Drill

The government said Yevgeny Zinichev, a longtime Putin aide responsible for emergency situations, dived off a cliff to save a film director who fell into the water. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2X2VFUc via IFTTT

Trial Over November 2015 Paris Terrorist Attacks Begins

The attacks carried out by Islamic State extremists that killed 130 people deeply rattled France and sent shock waves through Europe. The trial is scheduled to last at least nine months. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/38QZFcY via IFTTT

‘This Is the Biden Agenda’

The sprint for President Biden’s signature legislative plan has begun. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2YCh1Zb via IFTTT

Plant-Based ‘Fish’ Is Here (and Lab-Grown Versions Are Coming)

Sophisticated, plant-based alternatives that mimic seafood are cropping up at restaurants and grocery stores around the world. And “cultivated” seafood, grown in labs from real cells, is on the horizon. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3DWdOng via IFTTT

U.S. Visitors Face New Restrictions in Europe

In removing the U.S. from a list of safe countries, the European Union opened the door to a new web of bans, quarantines and testing requirements. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3h8IXdl via IFTTT

In Turkey, a Watery Grave Becomes a Park

Off the Gallipoli Peninsula, the remains of some two dozen British, French and Australian ships — World War I relics — are memorialized in an undersea park formed during the pandemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3heGwGl via IFTTT

Venerable Golf Clubs Embrace Fun to Draw More Members

Championship play one day, an easier course with piped-in music the next. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2YskNnK via IFTTT

The Deep History of Wentworth

The course was designed by Harry Colt 100 years ago, and during World War II a bunker was built for the British government if it had to flee London. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tsg40L via IFTTT

Padraig Harrington Faces Hard Choices

He is captain of the Ryder Cup’s European team, and he has to pick the last three players for his team. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3yXWoTv via IFTTT

The N.F.L. Made Some Changes Since the Last Time You Watched

Unfamiliar jersey numbers, penalties for anything that seems like trash-talking, gambling everywhere. These changes will incite double takes this season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3hbPC6Q via IFTTT

Rah, Rah, Room for Improvement

The Jets and Giants have dismal recent histories pocked by playoff misses and last-place finishes. With new hires and draft picks, and healthy contributors, the only way to go in 2021 is up. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2VmeOzE via IFTTT

Lloyd Harris Plays Alexander Zverev in U.S. Open Quarterfinals

Harris, a South African player, is followed with great excitement in his home city of Cape Town, and specifically at the unique academy that helped launch his career. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3zSvoGo via IFTTT

Djokovich, Beware: Tennis History is Rife with Spoiled Slams

Don’t remember the name? Vinci was one of the greatest spoilers in tennis history, ending Serena Williams’s Grand Slam hopes in 2015. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3DTm5se via IFTTT

Mexico’s president said there are no immediate reports of serious damage or deaths.

Emergency services in Guerrero said there were reports of power loss and issues with phone service across the state. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3jSfBSl via IFTTT

7.1. Magnitude Quake Strikes Mexican City of Acapulco

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Carlos Alcaraz’s Stirring U.S. Open Run Ends in the Quarterfinals

Alcaraz, an 18-year-old Spaniard, beat two seeded players in New York but retired with an injury midway through the second set on Tuesday night. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3n6R26m via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

Signs of old Taliban tactics. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/38L4OmR via IFTTT

Judge Rejects Turkey’s Claim That Ancient Sculpture Was Looted.

The marble figure had been displayed publicly for decades in New York before the Turkish government sued for its return. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yQEfXR via IFTTT

The Pandemic Has Set Back the Fight Against H.I.V., TB and Malaria

Prevention and treatment fell in poor countries last year as access to health care declined, according to a new report. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/38SNvju via IFTTT

As German Elections Near, Angela Merkel Dips Into Campaign Fray

Germany’s chancellor pleaded with voters to support her party, which has flagging poll numbers and a candidate who has failed to capture imaginations. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tkcupA via IFTTT

Mexico City to Replace Columbus Statue With Indigenous Woman Monument

“We owe it to them. We exist because of them,” the mayor of Mexico City said in a news conference. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3kYM2y1 via IFTTT

As German Elections Near, Angela Merkel Dips Into Campaign Fray

Germany’s chancellor pleaded with voters to support her party, which has flagging poll numbers and a candidate who has failed to capture imaginations. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3l4F0HQ via IFTTT

El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption Is Marred by Glitches

Experts raised concerns in June about the hasty adoption of the new currency and the rapid execution of new technology on a national scale. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2WUebOR via IFTTT

Large Pro-Bolsonaro Protests in Brazil Rattle Weary Nation

Critics see in the rhetoric of the leader, who is seeing declining poll numbers and mounting legal challenges, a parallel to former President Donald J. Trump’s. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3l4bYIq via IFTTT

A Vaccine Success in Europe That Sinks in the East

Partly because of skepticism about shots, Bulgaria has fully inoculated only 20 percent of adults, and Romania 32 percent, well below the European Union average of 70 percent. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3jObxmf via IFTTT

Activists Call for U.N. Climate Talks to Be Postponed on Pandemic Concerns

The Climate Action Network said coronavirus conditions would mean many representatives would not be able to attend the annual conference, set this year for Scotland. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tnGv7G via IFTTT

Vietnam Court Sentences a Man to 5 Years for Breaking Covid Rules

The man failed to self-quarantine as required after returning home from Ho Chi Minh City and did not report his travel history on official forms, a state-run newspaper said, and one of the people he infected died. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3kW8Q1g via IFTTT

Derek Jeter Was a Hall of Fame Shortstop, Through and Through

Over the years, Derek Jeter took plenty of criticism for his fielding. But his spot at the center of a Yankees dynasty was far from coincidental. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2X2dK4L via IFTTT

One in 5,000

The real chances of a breakthrough infection. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3hsKYl9 via IFTTT

Belarus Opposition Leader Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

The convictions of Maria Kolesnikova, a fierce opponent of President Aleksandr Lukashenko, and a colleague are part of a crackdown on dissent following a disputed election last year. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3kYcdVr via IFTTT

Defying Violence, Women Join in Protest Against the Taliban

In their latest demonstration, women in Kabul called for their rights to be respected. The protest was once again broken up by force, in a sign that the Taliban will not tolerate peaceful dissent in Afghanistan. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3DM9yqq via IFTTT

The Teenagers Are Taking Over Tennis. That Might Not End Well.

The U.S. Open play of Leylah Fernandez, Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu has been exhilarating. But if the past is prelude, rough seas are ahead. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3BS0FtR via IFTTT

German Election: Who Is the Green Party's Annalena Baerbock?

Annalena Baerbock, the 40-year-old candidate for the Green Party, is likely to have a say in Germany’s next government, no matter who wins this month’s election. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3DRziSh via IFTTT

U.S. Records 40 Million Known Virus Cases

As the fall begins, hospitalizations and new deaths are high, though they remain lower than last winter’s peaks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2X3ms2T via IFTTT

Australians Slam Scott Morrison for Family Trip in Lockdown

Scott Morrison said he was within the rules to travel to his home state without quarantining over the weekend that included Australia’s Father’s Day. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3zUkHDa via IFTTT

China's Xi Pressures Tycoons With 'Common Prosperity' Talk

As the country’s leader prepares for a likely third term, he is promising “common prosperity” to lift farmers and working families into the middle class. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/38MpcDW via IFTTT

In Global First, El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Currency

President Nayib Bukele has promoted the cryptocurrency as a path to financial freedom, but economic experts and many Salvadorans worry the move brings great risks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tiRFus via IFTTT

NFL Quarterbacks Want Their Voices Heard

From Aaron Rodgers to Tom Brady to Patrick Mahomes, quarterbacks are trying to push football’s status quo. The results have lagged behind stars’ achievements in other sports. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2WZeZ4j via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

Britain’s likely tax hike. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3kWQugJ via IFTTT

Colonial-Era Royal Carriage Stirs Up Modern Backlash in Netherlands

The “Golden Coach,” built for Queen Wilhelmina of Holland in 1896, is emerging as a new focus of debate over slavery, colonialist oppression and history. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BDgQLo via IFTTT

U.S. Citizens and Afghans Wait for Evacuation Flights From Country’s North

The Taliban have left hundreds of people stranded in Afghanistan awaiting approval for departure. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3thoDvi via IFTTT

Reilly Opelka

There are currently 14 men in the top 100, the most since 1996, but none in the top 20. While the United States may not have any truly elite players right now, it does have youth. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3yKEjZ3 via IFTTT

Manhunt Underway After 6 Palestinians Escape Israeli Prison

Four of the fugitives had been convicted of terror offenses and were serving at least two life sentences, while legal proceedings continued for the other two. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3jPSKqs via IFTTT

Twins Conjoined at the Head Separated in Israel

The 1-year-old twins were separated in surgery lasting over 12 hours. “For the first time, the family can hold the babies separately,” a pediatric neurosurgeon at the hospital said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yPYBAD via IFTTT

Thailand Covid Failures Spur Angry New Protests

With more than 12,000 dead, few vaccinated and the economy in shambles, demonstrations against the authorities have become a daily event. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2X0k90l via IFTTT

China's Weibo Suspends BTS, Blackpink and EXO Fan Accounts

Weibo accused one account devoted to a BTS member of illegal fund-raising amid a crackdown on 22 pages. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2WX9XoV via IFTTT

USMNT Ties Canada, Its Second Straight Stumble in Qualifying

After settling for disappointing draws in its first two World Cup qualifiers, the U.S. heads to Honduras in search of answers, and its first victory. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/38Mjd1T via IFTTT

In Afghan Withdrawal, a Biden Doctrine Surfaces

The messy ending to the war has underscored President Biden’s discomfort with prolonged military engagements, even as the United States faces complex new threats. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2WUPEbG via IFTTT

Serena Williams Is Not at the U.S. Open, but Her Coach Is Everywhere

Patrick Mouratoglou has become a bigger star than most players, and is building an empire, too. That does not leave much time for coaching, and that may be just how he likes it. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/38KuiAA via IFTTT

Taliban Claim Control Over Panjshir Valley, but Resistance Vows to Fight On

Militants posted images apparently taken in Bazarak, the capital of Panjshir Province in Afghanistan, where opposition forces have fought against their rule. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3l0Mz2i via IFTTT

What to Watch at the U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic looks to fend off the surging Jenson Brooksby as a slew of crowd favorites clash in the round of 16. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3kV36F7 via IFTTT

Which A.F.C. Teams Could Challenge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?

The Kansas City Chiefs fortified their offensive line in pursuit of another championship, but the Bills, Browns and a bevy of first-year starters should shake up the order. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3jNaRO3 via IFTTT

Can Anyone in the N.F.C. Stop Tom Brady and the Bucs From Repeating?

Tampa Bay returns much of its Super Bowl-winning roster, but Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams have Jordan-and-Pippen-style title dreams for Green Bay. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3yLQJjC via IFTTT

Leylah Fernandez Advances to U.S. Open Quarterfinals

On the eve of her 19th birthday, the young Canadian continued her magical run, beating Angelique Kerber 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2. She is exactly where she planned to be. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3thElGR via IFTTT

Emma Raducanu Plays Shelby Rogers at the U.S. Open

The rising British star is into the round of 16 at her first Open, and tennis fans can’t get enough of the teenager who has yet to drop a set in New York. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3jMPLzd via IFTTT

A Personal Pilgrimage to a Downed Warplane in Papua New Guinea

Thirty-three years after his first visit to the site, a photographer traveled to a remote jungle in search of a World War II plane that crashed there in 1944. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3jP0yZy via IFTTT

As Migrants Surge Toward Border, Court Hands Biden a Lifeline

Desperate to control the unrelenting buildup on the border, Biden administration officials turn their focus to deterring migration, dashing hopes of asylum seekers. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3tkyaSA via IFTTT

Jacob Zuma of South Africa Is Granted Medical Parole

The leader of the political opposition called the move by the country’s correctional department “entirely unlawful.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BJkpzv via IFTTT

Why Ukraine’s Small Paralympic Team Packs Such a Big Punch

The Ukrainians finished fifth in the overall medal standings in Tokyo with 98, just six fewer than the United States, despite having a much smaller delegation. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3zN65pa via IFTTT

Mardy Fish Can Relate to What Naomi Osaka Is Going Through

Anxiety forced Fish to withdraw from the 2012 U.S. Open. Now he is open about his mental health and works with the U.S.T.A. to provide more resources for players. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tk4G7m via IFTTT

A Trip to the U.S. Open Forever Changed Me

A father-son tournament gave our columnist almost unfettered access to players at the 1983 U.S. Open, changing the course of his life. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3jMBxyv via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Covid-19 deaths surge in the U.S. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3h6wOWy via IFTTT

Taekwondo Takes Its First Spin at the Paralympics

Almost 70 athletes from 35 countries competed in Tokyo as the sport made its Paralympic debut. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/38FzGFj via IFTTT

Patrick Cantlay Wins the FedEx Cup

Cantlay fended off Jon Rahm, the world No. 1, at the Tour Championship in Atlanta to claim the $15 million prize. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3h2HJAE via IFTTT

Crowds Celebrate in Guinea After Military Official Stages Coup

Residents cheered as troops moved through Guinea’s capital, Conakry, after the head of the country’s special forces claimed to have seized power from its president. If the coup succeeds, it will be the third violent transfer of power in a West African nation in the past five months. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3zJ9EwC via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Thailand protests Covid-19 failures. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3yNz76W via IFTTT

Brazil-Argentina Match Stopped When Health Officials Storm Field

After a disagreement about quarantine rules, a high-profile match was interrupted in the first half amid threats to deport four Argentine players. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3DQbvlO via IFTTT

Since a National Title, Some Very Difficult Days at L.S.U.

Louisiana State, which won the College Football Playoff in the 2019 season, followed a 5-5 season by dropping its 2021 opener to U.C.L.A. after evacuating because of Hurricane Ida. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2WW8Lmh via IFTTT

Military Analysis Raises Questions About Deadly Drone Strike in Kabul

A preliminary analysis said that it was “possible to probable” that explosives were in the car and that drone operators took only a cursory scan of the courtyard before launching an attack. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ViDCZv via IFTTT

Kentucky Governor: State's Covid surge is 'dire'

Kentucky recorded a seven-day average of 4,423 new daily cases on Saturday, according to a Times database. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3kZuG3N via IFTTT

Covid Ravaged South America. Then Came a Puzzling Reprieve.

South America was the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic early this year. Experts can’t quite explain why new infections and deaths are falling so fast. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2WRPWjU via IFTTT

Thai Protesters Condemn Lagging Government Covid Response

Protesters in Bangkok threw fake blood and hung mock corpses, as they demanded the resignation of Thailand’s prime minister. More than 12,000 people have died of Covid this year and few have been vaccinated. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/38IJ76O via IFTTT

Special Forces Colonel Stages Coup in Guinea

Heavy gunfire was heard in Conakry, the West African country’s capital, on Sunday, and then a colonel announced on state television that he’d suspended the Constitution. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2VlBnEO via IFTTT

Barbora Krejcikova, on a Roll, Is a Contender at the U.S. Open

When Open qualifying was canceled in 2020, the Czech player who was outside the top 100 doubled down on her game, fitness and work ethic. Now she’s a top 10 player and in the final 16. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2WOLe6m via IFTTT

How a Plan to Use Centuries-Old Bones to Reconcile France and Russia Unraveled

The remains of a Napoleonic general who died on a Russian battlefield came home in July. But the chance for rapprochement collapsed over concerns about Moscow’s policies. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mZQIGu via IFTTT

‘Everyone Is on the List’: Fear Grips Nicaragua as It Veers to Dictatorship

A crackdown on opposition by President Daniel Ortega leaves Nicaraguans to wonder: Who is next? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3zQpaqs via IFTTT

N.F.L. Will Allow Six Social Justice Messages on Players’ Helmets

The decals, with messages such as “Stop Hate” and “Black Lives Matter,” are part of the league’s efforts to show solidarity with players who have protested against racism and police brutality. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2WSQMg6 via IFTTT

Ultramarathoner Scott Jurek Attempted a New Speed Record. He Faced a Reckoning.

Scott Jurek set out to reclaim the supported speed record for the roughly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail. He had his own reality check. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3kSXaMR via IFTTT

Barbora Krejcikova, on a Roll, Is a Contender at the U.S. Open

When Open qualifying was canceled in 2020, the Czech player who was outside the top 100 doubled down on her game, fitness and work ethic. Now she’s a top 10 player and in the final 16. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3tfbZNx via IFTTT

What to Watch on Sunday at the U.S. Open

Barbora Krejcikova and Garbiñe Muguruza meet in a battle of players ranked in the top 10 in the world. Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime plays Frances Tiafoe. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/38FjZhp via IFTTT

Carlos Alcaraz Emerges as a Sensation at the U.S. Open

After the teenager from Spain stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas, he said he has dreamed of playing on “the best court in the world” for much of his 18 years. Now he’s won on it. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Yoz4Sp via IFTTT