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Kamaru Usman Retains Title Belt in Decision Over Covington

He beat Colby Covington in a decision carried by two knockdowns in the second round. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/303Iyne via IFTTT

Canelo Alvarez Knocks Out Caleb Plant To Unify Super-Middleweight Title

He is the first man to unify boxing’s 168-pound belts. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ZZ7I6L via IFTTT

Rose Namajunas Retains Belt With Decision Over Zhang Weili

The bout was close but Namajunas proved an effective counterpuncher. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ZT3YTL via IFTTT

New York City Marathon: How to Watch the Race

After a long, marathon-less year, the world’s biggest marathon returns in triumphant fashion on Sunday, Nov. 7. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/305UtRB via IFTTT

Anthony Dirrell K.O.s Marcos Hernandez With Huge Uppercut

Dirrell said he hoped to face the winner of the main event in his next fight. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3qeIv2L via IFTTT

Rey Vargas Shines With Unanimous Decision Win Over Leonardo Baez

A unanimous decision keeps Vargas undefeated. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ER8m50 via IFTTT

Justin Gaethje Wins Unanimous Decision Over Michael Chandler at UFC 268

Gaethje could be in line for a title shot next. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ZWmudW via IFTTT

Iraq Says Drone Strike Was Aimed at Prime Minister

Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was unharmed in the attack on his residence early Sunday, the government said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bLUwEn via IFTTT

Here’s the lineup for the Canelo Álvarez-Caleb Plant pay-per-view.

Four fights in both the main card and in the prelims. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/303sDW0 via IFTTT

U.F.C. 268 Usman vs. Covington 2 Fight Card, Full Lineup

Thirteen fights lead up to Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3H9dfsb via IFTTT

Canelo vs. Plant Prelims: Rances Bathelemy's TKO the Early Highlight

But the arena was expected to be full for the main event. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/309pOml via IFTTT

How to Stream Canelo vs. Plant and Usman vs. Covington Fights

The fights are available on a variety of streaming services and from other television providers. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ZXzmRd via IFTTT

Fight Night Live Updates: U.F.C. 268 Up Against Álvarez-Plant Boxing Card

The Canelo Álvarez-Caleb Plant bout and U.F.C.’s showcase in Madison Square Garden are big events for combat sports. We’ll help you follow both together. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3BRgOPJ via IFTTT

Tanker Truck Explosion Kills at Least 98 People in Sierra Leone

Many of the victims were motorcyclists and taxi drivers who were trying to collect fuel leaking from the truck at the time of the explosion, according to an official. The truck started leaking after colliding with another vehicle. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2YkXAnM via IFTTT

Court Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Companies

A federal appeals court in Louisiana granted a temporary stay to a group of businesses, religious groups, and several states who argued in a joint petition that the administration overstepped its authority. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3o1PPMt via IFTTT

Uyghurs Seek Emotional Help as Families in China Suffer

As Uyghurs grapple with the emotional trauma of their families suffering back in Xinjiang, some are overcoming a cultural stigma to seek out counseling. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bPrZho via IFTTT

On the Scene: Climate Protests

The protests related to COP26, the United Nations climate summit, peaked on Friday and Saturday, drawing tens of thousands of people to Glasgow’s streets. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bLZCAm via IFTTT

U.F.C. 268: How to Watch Usman vs. Covington

Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington fight for the welterweight title, while Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili run back their strawweight championship fight from April. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wm7ulG via IFTTT

COP26 Protesters Back an Array of Causes, Connected by Climate Change

Thousands gathered in the rain in Glasgow to press the case for more urgent and meaningful action by world leaders in response to global warming. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mQudU0 via IFTTT
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Activists hope protests will draw large crowds as leaders haggle in Glasgow.

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High Schoolers Barred From Hockey Games After Crudely Taunting a Goalie

After students at a Pennsylvania high school yelled sexually explicit chants at a visiting team’s only female player, the entire student body was barred from games for the rest of the season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3GXDql9 via IFTTT

Facing a spike in infections, Austria sharpens the rules of its Covid pass.

Austrians will need proof of vaccination or a past infection to be seated at a restaurant, enter a bar, visit a hairdresser or join any gathering of more than 25 people. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EQgbaV via IFTTT

Fire in Covid intensive care ward kills 11 people in India.

Staff at the hospital in the western state of Maharashtra tried to douse the fire with fire extinguishers, but the flames spread quickly in the airtight room. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mNB9Be via IFTTT

Costa Rica moves to require Covid shots for children.

The Central American nation’s health ministry said on Friday it was adding Covid-19 to the list of required vaccinations for people 18 and younger. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3qh0xkS via IFTTT

Spanish Police Seek Missing Plane Passengers After Emergency Landing

About 20 people fled a Moroccan flight that diverted to Mallorca after a passenger apparently fell ill. Some remained at large. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZZcGAq via IFTTT

NYRR Looks Ahead

After the coronavirus pandemic halted the club’s marquee events, the organizers of the New York City Marathon began trying to reclaim their roots and reconnect with the local community. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bKnzID via IFTTT

For Carli Lloyd, Creative Tributes Abound as Retirement Approaches

The soccer star’s hometown gave a party in her honor, her employers moved a home game to a different state, and her teammates have been wearing her jersey number. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3mSdjo1 via IFTTT

Molly Seidel tk tk N.Y.C. Marathon

The American runner says she owes her Olympic bronze medal to her coach, Jon Green, who turned her training approach upside down. New York’s 26.2 miles could be her toughest challenge yet. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wnlPy8 via IFTTT

On Spain’s Camino de Santiago, Even Óscar the Donkey Is a Pilgrim

An artist and an innkeeper have enlisted the help of a burro in their effort to rescue the traditions of Spain’s ancient pilgrimage route from mass tourism (and selfies). from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31BtWvX via IFTTT

India's Treatment of Muslims Erodes Its Moral High Ground

The hard-line attitude of Narendra Modi’s ruling party toward Muslims has undermined the nation’s reputation as a voice for tolerance in South Asia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3o6yqlA via IFTTT

U.F.C. 268: How to Watch Usman vs. Covington

Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington fight for the welterweight title, while Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili run back their strawweight championship fight from April. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3GYcnXd via IFTTT

Alvarez vs. Plant: How to Watch the Fight on Saturday

Álvarez and Plant are competing to unify the super-middleweight boxing titles. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bNLWow via IFTTT

Manitoba Names a New Premier, but a Rival Asks a Court to Quash the Action

The litigation highlights the often messy process that Canadian political parties use to select their leaders. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ETJ0n3 via IFTTT

N.Y.C. Marathon: How to Track Runners

Spectators can track runners online and on an app in real time on race day. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3GVHPoY via IFTTT

11 States Sue Over Biden's Vaccine Mandate for Big Companies

The lawsuit was filed a day after the announcement of a Jan. 4 deadline for the companies to begin their mandates or start weekly testing. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BOOBsH via IFTTT

Watch Live: Greta Thunberg Speaks at COP26 Youth-Led Protests

The activist and thousands of protesters are demanding that leaders at the United Nations climate conference take bolder actions to slow global warming. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3CVOehC via IFTTT

Vienna Will Start to Vaccinate Young Children

Pediatricians in the Austrian capital will authorize the off-label use of the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine for children starting next Friday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BP9zYC via IFTTT

Mothers Demand Action on Air Pollution at COP26

A letter to world leaders gathered at the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow was signed by nearly 500 parent groups from 44 countries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mNfYzl via IFTTT

Rights Groups Urge Singapore Not to Execute Man With Mental Disability

The man, a Malaysian with an I.Q. of 69, was caught trying to smuggle an ounce and a half of heroin in 2009. Some are calling his planned hanging a human rights violation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wgMIDW via IFTTT

Turning Back the Clock

After a busy week, we offer six stories that caught our eyes. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nUqtA2 via IFTTT

Japan Will Cut Quarantine for Business Travelers to 3 Days

The easing of rules comes as cases decline significantly. The country has virtually closed its borders since the start of the pandemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3kaV8Ih via IFTTT

At COP26, Youth Want Action, Accountability as Protesters Rally

For many, the climate conference has inspired mixed emotions: concern that their voices were not really being listened to, but also hope that their presence would help drive change. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3k9gV34 via IFTTT

In India, Fears Grow That Diwali Celebrations Could Fuel Another Virus Spike

Epidemiologists are concerned that Covid cases will surge after shoppers thronged markets and hundreds of thousands traveled around the country to celebrate the festival. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZW81OZ via IFTTT

The Best New York City Marathon Photos of the Past 50 Years

The New York City Marathon’s 50th running is on Sunday. This is the story of one race, five boroughs, dozens of champions and over a million hopeful runners. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3q7nruS via IFTTT

WTA Finals, a Nomadic Tournament, Lands in Mexico

A last-minute deal brings the event to Guadalajara. But what about that altitude? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2YlIEpC via IFTTT

For Barbora Krejcikova, Tennis Grew on Her

She first played for fun, but she has gone on to win the French Open and is half of a formidable doubles team. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bL1fOM via IFTTT

Iga Swiatek, Voted a Fan Favorite, Turns to the Finals

She shocked the sport when she not only won the French Open, but dominated it. Building Legos helps her relax. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3CNDbGV via IFTTT

First Black Woman in Bundestag Wants to Change Image of ‘Germanness’

After a deadly racist attack, Awet Tesfaiesus considered leaving Germany. Instead, she ran for Parliament with a “courage to change” slogan and won. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3GSKW0P via IFTTT

A Nuclear-Powered Shower? Russia Tests a Climate Innovation.

A remote Siberian town now has its own miniature nuclear plant as a Russian state company tests a new model for residential heating. Some see it as a tool to minimize climate change. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3q6yvZp via IFTTT

Laughs No More? Australians Are Reassessing a Beloved Cartoonist.

I used to think Michael Leunig’s drawings embodied the soul of our nation. Now, I’m not so sure. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BMl1UW via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

A Covid hot spot in Italy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wm4Lsr via IFTTT

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

Our picks for November, including ‘tick, tick … BOOM!’, ‘The Great’ Season 2, and ‘Passing’ from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nSyEgg via IFTTT

Citing the Pain of a Demanding Job, Buster Posey Retires at 34

Posey, the Giants’ catcher and three-time World Series champion, said going out on his own terms was a factor in his decision. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/303DSOd via IFTTT

A White House aide who traveled abroad with Biden tests positive for the coronavirus.

President Biden was not in close contact with the aide, who remains quarantined in Scotland and has not shown symptoms of Covid-19. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EL6SZR via IFTTT

What to Know About the Robert Sarver Racism and Sexism Allegations

Sarver, who owns the N.B.A.’s Phoenix Suns and the W.N.B.A.’s Phoenix Mercury, has been accused of using racial slurs and making sexual and other inappropriate comments. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3ELldW7 via IFTTT

Hong Kong will offer extra shots to high-risk residents next week.

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Facing a New Surge, Germany Sets a Daily Virus Case Record

The country registered 33,949 new coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period on Wednesday, surpassing a high set in December of last year. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZXlsP2 via IFTTT

India's Diwali Celebrations Draw Large Crowds Despite Covid Concerns

More than 680,000 people have traveled across the country as health experts cautioned that large-scale gatherings might fuel a wave of infections. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nZf564 via IFTTT

NYC Marathon Course Map and Route: A Five-Borough Tour

The 26.2-mile race is a tour of New York City on foot, complete with roaring crowds scattered across diverse neighborhoods. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3BKAfti via IFTTT

Hawaii Eases Covid Restrictions and Reopens for Tourists

The state is eager for its vacation industry to rebound after a devastating 2020 season. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3CNMo1U via IFTTT

Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles tests positive for the virus.

Mr. Garcetti’s office said the mayor, who is in Scotland for a conference on climate change, was feeling good and had been fully vaccinated. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nUtPTO via IFTTT

Ron Washington's Game 6 Redemption Was 10 Years in the Making

Ron Washington finally got what had seemed inevitable in 2011: a championship. That he did it as a coach, rather than a manager, is OK with him. “I’m a world champion.” from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bHialu via IFTTT

The U.K. approves Merck’s molnupiravir, making it the first pill to be endorsed for treating Covid.

The British authorities said that the antiviral drug was “safe and effective” in reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for those at increased risk of severe symptoms. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZXGf5d via IFTTT

Cleo Smith Abduction: Australian Man Is Charged After 18-Day Search

The legal action came as the Australian authorities continued to address questions about how the police had been able to find Cleo Smith, who vanished from a remote campsite. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZRqfRK via IFTTT

What’s the Matter With Scarsdale?

Democrats’ struggles with working-class voters seem to be getting worse. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bEKYea via IFTTT

The NYC Marathon Returns as the City Continues Its Comeback

Runners, organizers and spectators are preparing for New York’s first marathon since the onset of the pandemic, another milestone in the city’s long journey of recovery. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3k4Y8pL via IFTTT

How the New York City Marathon Got Where It Is Today

It started as four laps in a sketchy park, and now the race is a global phenomenon, back after a year lost to the pandemic. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3nYZHqa via IFTTT

The Breeders' Cup Welcomes Baffert Despite His Suspension

The Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has longstanding relationships with many members of the Breeders’ Cup board. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3GRNbl9 via IFTTT

Center of Italy’s Anti-Vaccine Protests Is Now a Covid Hot Spot

After leading the resistance to the government’s new health pass, the northeastern port city of Trieste is home to a worrying spike in cases. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BHSvUf via IFTTT

Israel Passes First Budget in More Than 3 Years

The vote raised hopes that the country might be headed for increased political stability after the chaos of four elections in quick succession. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mItLqH via IFTTT

The Art and Ritual of Rangoli

Making ornate floor art can be a celebratory act for festivals like Diwali and a meditative practice. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3CMH274 via IFTTT

N.F.L. Week 9 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Jets quarterback Mike White will get a command performance against the Colts, the Rams’ upgraded defense will try to stall the Titans, and Kansas City will face the Aaron Rodgers-less Packers. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3CFEWGa via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

A deal to end the use of coal. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EHYb2r via IFTTT

Back in Chicago, Woman Is Charged in Killing of Mother on Indonesian Vacation

Heather L. Mack, 26, had already served more than six years in prison in Indonesia for the 2014 killing of her mother, whose body was found in a suitcase at a Bali resort. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EGJFIi via IFTTT

Tom Matte, Emergency Quarterback for Baltimore Colts, Dies at 82

A gritty running back, he was enlisted to replace Johnny Unitas and his backup as quarterback in critical games in 1965. He wore a wristband to remember the plays. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3GHoDuS via IFTTT

Aaron Rodgers will miss a game after testing positive for the coronavirus.

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18 Countries to Phase Out Coal, According to Leaked Document

The countries, banks and other organizations that make up a new coalition will commit to ending all investment in new coal power generation domestically and internationally. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31uQoXy via IFTTT

With scant vaccine supplies, the W.H.O. presses Latin America and the Caribbean to hold off on boosters.

Sufficient shipments of vaccines have been slow to reach many countries in the region and economic inequalities are complicating matters. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mImkQd via IFTTT

Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles tests positive for the virus.

Mr. Garcetti’s office said the mayor, who is in Scotland for a conference on climate change, was feeling good and had been fully vaccinated. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EHKGQf via IFTTT

How Does The New York Times Cover International News? We Asked Our Reporters.

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New $10.5 Billion Fund Aims to Spur Green Energy in Poor Countries

Its backers say it will jump-start investments in clean energy that would not otherwise draw private investors. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3GQ65ca via IFTTT

Virginia Goes Red

Republicans had a good election night. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3GLS1Ao via IFTTT

New $10.5 Billion Fund Aims to Spur Green Energy in Poor Countries

Its backers say it will jump-start investments in clean energy that would not otherwise draw private investors. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3GLXdEf via IFTTT

Financial Industry, With $130 Trillion, to Pursue Climate Goals

The pledge would transform the international financial system, but critics say it falls short on fossil fuels. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wcZeo1 via IFTTT

Freddie Freeman Comes Through With World Series Win

Freddie Freeman might have played his final game for Atlanta on Tuesday. Even if he did, he has already delivered on a promise he made to honor his mother. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ZP76zP via IFTTT

N.Y.C. Marathon: Ben True's Marathon Debut

Ben True needed runners to train with him in New Hampshire, so he recruited some young talent. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3wcVLpv via IFTTT

Jorge Soler is Named World Series MVP for Braves

He was hitting .192 when Atlanta traded for him and missed time with the coronavirus. But Soler’s homers put his team ahead in three games in the series. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ZNt2ve via IFTTT

Building in Nigeria Had ‘Abnormalities’ Before Collapse

At least 20 people were killed when the high-rise in an upscale neighborhood in the commercial capital of Lagos crumbled on Monday afternoon. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BIZxYS via IFTTT

For the Astros, a Loss and Uncertainty About Carlos Correa's Future

Houston’s experience couldn’t save it in the World Series. With Carlos Correa hinting he might leave, there is no telling what the team might look like next season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3nS8GJV via IFTTT

From BTS to ‘Squid Game’: How South Korea Became a Cultural Juggernaut

The country was once largely known for cars and smartphones, but a global audience has become mesmerized by its entertainment, and creators say success didn’t happen overnight. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3jXT5af via IFTTT

South Africa to Get $8.5 billion to Shift From Coal to Renewables

Developing nations have long said they need aid from wealthy countries to shift to renewable energy. South Africa may show how that would work in practice. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3CFZj5X via IFTTT

South Africa to Get $8.5 billion to Shift From Coal to Renewables

Developing nations have long said they need aid from wealthy countries to shift to renewable energy. South Africa may show how that would work in practice. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZIAl7A via IFTTT

Max Fried Lost Game 2. Then He Pitched Atlanta to a Title.

Atlanta’s ace erased the memory of a bad outing by keeping Houston off balance and throwing six scoreless innings. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3nPRlRS via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

Developments at the COP26 climate summit. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EGLV2k via IFTTT

U.S.-Russia Engagement Deepens as C.I.A. Head Travels to Moscow

It was at least the fourth trip to Moscow since July by a senior American official as the two sides seek to stabilize a volatile relationship. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3CAxVq6 via IFTTT

Once a Climate Leader, Brazil Falls Short in Glasgow

The country’s proposals show a desire to burnish its image, but President Jair Bolsonaro’s record and his absence from the summit cast doubt on its commitment to reversing course. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3CGlol9 via IFTTT

China's Peng Shuai Makes #MeToo Allegation Zhang Gaoli

Peng Shuai’s accusation against Zhang Gaoli takes the country’s budding #MeToo movement to the top echelons of the Communist Party for the first time. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3mCiR5R via IFTTT

Palestinian Families Reject Deal in Area That Helped Set Off Gaza Conflict

The threatened evictions of Palestinian residents of the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem led to a war in Gaza last May. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bA1AUx via IFTTT

In N.F.L. Awards Race, M.V.P. Won’t Be the Only Close Call

Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Rams receiver Cooper Kupp could prevent the Cowboys from sweeping the N.F.L. season awards. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2YdSaeo via IFTTT

Atlanta Overcomes Decades of Frustration to Win World Series

A dominant all-around effort secured a Game 6 win, allowing an 88-win team to triumph over the top-scoring Astros. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3BHZQmN via IFTTT

The Best Decisions Happen When the Manager Should be Sleeping

A World Series manager’s life is full of distractions. For Dusty Baker, Brian Snitker and their predecessors, the middle of the night offers time to think about the game. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3CUmDNP via IFTTT

Initial Playoff Rankings Show Georgia at Top and Numerous Potential Contenders

The other would-be semifinalists in the first rankings of the College Football Playoff included Alabama, Michigan State and Oregon. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Ye6ymW via IFTTT

Biden Pledges $3 Billion to Help the World Adapt to Climate Change

The amount is half as much as what was recently proposed for a six-mile sea wall to protect Miami from the Atlantic Ocean. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZGfL7Q via IFTTT

Ecuador Vows at COP26 to Create Marine Reserve for Galápagos Islands

President Guillermo Lasso said his government had agreed with Ecuador’s fishery, tourism and conservation sectors to establish a marine reserve of more than 23,000 square miles. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BEY6dQ via IFTTT

Military Hospital in Afghan Capital Targeted in Attack, Taliban Say

No group has claimed responsibility for the violence, but the Islamic State has struck more often since the fall of the U.S.-backed government in August. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3GHyfWw via IFTTT

Jeff Bezos Makes $2 Billion Environmental Pledge at COP26 Summit

The billionaire called the loss of Earth’s forests “a profound and urgent danger to us all.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nPwgqx via IFTTT

China Urges Families to Stock up on Food for Winter

State-run news media said that the directives were to prepare for emergencies like coronavirus lockdowns as the country pursues its “zero Covid” policy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3BzR1LH via IFTTT

Reduce fossil fuels in the long term but pump more now, Biden says, angering activists.

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Day 2 of the climate summit brings the first concrete commitments.

The U.S. is expected to announce plans to regulate methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and there is international agreement to tackle deforestation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bOsmZD via IFTTT

Knicks Fall to Raptors Amid Flurry of 3-Pointers

A devotion to long-distance shots has changed the Knicks’ approach and their results. But is trading 3s for 3s a winning strategy? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3w63J3T via IFTTT

Needless Suffering

Britain offers a warning of what happens when a country ignores Covid. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3CErT80 via IFTTT

China Makes It a Crime to Mock Country's Heroes

Under a new law, China has zealously prosecuted even the perceived slander of Communist figures, broadening Xi Jinping’s campaign to dominate party orthodoxy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/31oZuoL via IFTTT

Queen Elizabeth Urges Climate Action in COP26 Video

The 95-year-old monarch gave her address by video, after doctors advised her to rest and not go to the summit. Prince Charles attended and delivered a similar message. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wbuNP1 via IFTTT

As Earth Warms, Human History Is Melting Away

Climate change is revealing long-frozen artifacts and animals to archaeologists. But the window for study is slender and shrinking. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3jXOBk8 via IFTTT

Men in Gaza Imprisoned Over Wedding Loans

Like many men in Gaza, Wasfi al-Garosha regularly returns to prison for failing to repay a wedding loan. His trip back, always on foot, reveals much about the stresses of life in the Strip. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZLOalP via IFTTT

How Car Shortages Are Putting the Economy at Risk

Because so many jobs depend on automaking, the industry’s production problems are causing the pain to ripple. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3myK4Gz via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

Old divides at a major climate summit. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3GFNVJP via IFTTT

Derrick Henry May Return, but Not His Shot at These Records

After falling just shy of Eric Dickerson’s record in 2020, Henry’s pace and an added regular season game gave him another shot. An injured foot will thwart his chase of that total and others. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bvyWE7 via IFTTT

When a Cyclist Led the New York City Marathon

Reporting a freewheeling march through five boroughs could be a challenge. In 1986, I grabbed my bike and helped change the way television broadcasts 26.2 miles. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3EAd2vH via IFTTT

At COP26 Summit, Urgent Pleas to Combat Global Warning

The opening day of a climate summit was heavy on dire warnings and light on substantive proposals as leaders in Glasgow met to discuss a warming world. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3buccEo via IFTTT

Mets Fire Zack Scott Two Months After His Arrest

Zack Scott was placed on leave on Sept. 1. He had been charged with driving while intoxicated. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Y4Noj8 via IFTTT

At Least 4 People Are Dead in Nigeria Building Collapse

The 21-story apartment building was under construction when it crumbled in Lagos, Nigeria, killing at least four people. Many more people are feared to be trapped under the rubble. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EAHpCu via IFTTT

World Series: 1979 Pirates, 1985 Royals and 2016 Cubs Recount Overcoming 3-1 Deficits

The Houston Astros are trying to pull off a feat that has been done only six times in the World Series. Players from the teams that did it happily recalled their thrilling comebacks. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3jZFwHo via IFTTT

Queen Elizabeth Urges Climate Action in COP26 Video

The 95-year-old monarch gave her address by video, after doctors advised her to rest and not go to the summit. Prince Charles attended and delivered a similar message. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3wjJTSV via IFTTT

Official Global Covid Death Toll Surpasses 5 Million, but Full Count Is Higher

Many countries do not accurately report their figures, and many Covid deaths are misattributed, experts say. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3q0lfW3 via IFTTT

David Attenborough Urges Leaders at COP26 Summit to ‘Rewrite Our Story’

“If working apart we are force powerful enough to destabilize our planet,” the naturalist said, “surely working together we are powerful enough to save it.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3myu8UD via IFTTT

China’s push to burn more coal puts climate goals at risk.

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Who Is Attending the Cop26 Climate Summit, and Who Isn't

The presence of heads of state and government is not just symbolic. Real work gets done among leaders that cannot happen among lower-level diplomats. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nGurw4 via IFTTT

Handball Federation Ends Bikini Bottom Requirement for Women

After outrage over a fine levied against the Norwegian women’s beach handball team for competing in shorts, the sport’s international federation said it was changing its rules. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ZGLiaf via IFTTT

Handball Federation Ends Bikini Bottom Requirement for Women

After outrage over a fine levied against the Norwegian women’s beach handball team for competing in shorts, the sport’s international federation said it was changing its rules. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZGLiaf via IFTTT

U.N. Leader Warns of 'Climate Catastrophe' at COP26 Summit

He urged countries to review their climate pledges annually rather than every five years as called for in the 2015 Paris accord. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZJ2UBX via IFTTT

Thailand Reopens to Tourists Without Requiring Quarantine

About a fifth of the nation’s economy depends on the vacation industry. Before the pandemic, the country was one of the world’s top destinations, drawing nearly 40 million visitors in 2019. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3jXOULJ via IFTTT

What to Watch For At COP26 on Monday and Tuesday

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will welcome leaders, who will then lay out “concrete actions and credible plans.” David Attenborough and Prince Charles will also speak. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3GDod8N via IFTTT

Climate conference kicks off in Glasgow with floods and low expectations.

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How to Prevent Climate Disasters

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John Kerry Plays Down COP26 Expectations

“Glasgow was never ever going to get every country joining up,” Mr. Kerry said. He’s already looking to next year to build on pledges that nations have made and push them to do more. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w3FIKx via IFTTT

A World Series of Relievers — Like It or Not

Injuries have forced things to extremes for both Houston and Atlanta, with bullpens accounting for more than 60 percent of all innings pitched. This was not by design. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3bwrSHo via IFTTT

Greta Thunberg Is Mobbed as She Arrives in Glasgow for COP26

Ms. Thunberg, whose solo climate strikes in 2018 helped fuel a global youth climate movement, was greeted with a mix of cheers and yells, according to videos. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pSLiyv via IFTTT

The Stunning Grandeur of Soviet-Era Metros

Between 2014 and 2020, Frank Herfort visited more than 770 metro stations in 19 cities, creating a remarkable archive of architectural and artistic splendor. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3w535TW via IFTTT

What to Watch For At Cop26 on Monday and Tuesday

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will welcome leaders, who will then lay out “concrete actions and credible plans.” David Attenborough and Prince Charles will also speak. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3CBQjPn via IFTTT

Australia Allows Residents, Citizens to Return as Borders Open

The government lifted restrictions on citizens and permanent residents seeking to return to the country. Australians no longer need to obtain an exemption to leave. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ZExlJT via IFTTT

Once a Leading Polluter, the U.K. Is Now Trying to Lead on Climate Change

On the eve of a global climate summit, Britain’s evolution from fossil fuels to clean energy is on display. But experts question whether its commitment is sufficient, and whether it can persuade other nations to meet meaningful goals. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bq2wuJ via IFTTT

Astros Beat Braves to Send World Series Back to Houston

A first-inning grand slam had Atlanta thinking championship, but the Astros kept fighting and sent the Series back to Houston for Game 6. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Y8hsKY via IFTTT

New Black N.B.A. Coaches Wonder Why It Took So Long to Get a Shot

The N.B.A.’s coaching ranks have long been dominated by white men, but a demand from Black players for more diversity may be changing things. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3nOlf8O via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Deciding the future of the climate. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pRXnUD via IFTTT

Struggling at Home, Biden Is Buoyed by G20 Trip Abroad

A trip to Rome invigorated a president whose poll numbers are slumping at home, but who projected confidence in his foreign and domestic agenda. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Y0f8W6 via IFTTT

What We Learned From Week 8 in the N.F.L.

Josh Allen shook off an uncharacteristically sloppy start against the Dolphins, while wide receivers around the league auditioned for Tuesday’s trade deadline. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3mwBMPy via IFTTT

At Climate Talks, Biden Will Try to Sell American Leadership to Skeptics

The president wants to assure Glasgow’s climate summit that the U.S. is serious about climate change. But he lacks a legislative win at home. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bv536G via IFTTT

Astros vs. Braves: Live Updates as Atlanta Looks to Clinch Title

One win away from its first championship since 1995, Atlanta will host Houston in a potentially decisive Game 5. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3GFFpuw via IFTTT

Jerry Remy, Red Sox Player and Longtime Commentator, Dies at 68

An All-Star second baseman, he spent 34 years as a broadcast analyst and was voted the first president of Red Sox Nation by fans. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3w17c3z via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Climate conference begins in Glasgow. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mwaPeT via IFTTT

U.S. Military Jury Condemns Terrorist’s Torture and Urges Clemency

Seven senior officers rebuked the government’s treatment of an admitted terrorist in a handwritten letter from the jury room at Guantánamo Bay. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3pUmyWs via IFTTT

G20 Nations Agree to New Limits on Coal-Burning Power Plants

The world’s largest economies will stop financing coal plants abroad, though that falls far short of what’s needed to fight climate change, raising fears of half-steps at this week’s U.N. summit. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mxDL6e via IFTTT

Over 2,000 New York City Firefighters Took Sick Days as Vaccine Mandate Looms

More than 22,000 municipal workers remained unvaccinated a day before a city deadline to get their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3bpfPvr via IFTTT

Biden Rolls Back Trump's Metal Tariffs On European Union

The deal, which comes as U.S. and E.U. allies meet in Rome, will keep some trade protections in place in a nod to metalworking unions that supported President Biden. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3Eq9nAw via IFTTT

Austin Riley's Journey From High School Punter to the World Series

Austin Riley was a quarterback and all-state punter in high school, but baseball was his true love. His breakout season helped power Atlanta’s surge to the World Series. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3nHXf7j via IFTTT

F.D.A. Is Reviewing If Moderna Vaccine Causes Heart Problems in Adolescents

The F.D.A. has notified Moderna that it needs more time to review the vaccine’s safety and may not deliver a decision until January. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EwQnka via IFTTT

Prince Charles Urges Climate Action Ahead of COP26 Summit

Addressing world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Rome, Prince Charles called the upcoming COP26 climate meeting in Glasgow “the last chance saloon” for averting the worst outcomes of climate change. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3nHNkyJ via IFTTT

Storms Cause Deadly Floods in Sicily

Storms brought record rainfall to the southern region of the Italian island and killed three people around the city of Catania. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3GNFz34 via IFTTT

Afghan Art Flourished for 20 Years. Can It Survive the New Taliban Regime?

So far, the Taliban have not banned art outright. But many artists have fled Afghanistan, fearing for their work and their lives. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3EN4S3x via IFTTT

G20 Leaders Agree on 1.5-Degree Climate Goal

Countries will “pursue efforts” to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared with preindustrial times. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mr1Knn via IFTTT

“Vax” is Oxford’s 2021 Word of the Year

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Trump Allies Are Prominent at Saudi Investment Conference

But the Biden administration sent only a deputy commerce secretary to the high-profile gathering, amid shifts in global politics and diplomatic strains. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3CykSFM via IFTTT

Rivals on World Stage, Russia and U.S. Quietly Seek Areas of Accord

There have been a series of beneath-the-surface meetings between the two countries as the Biden Administration applies a more sober approach to relations with the Kremlin. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3mwuFqa via IFTTT

The Atlanta Braves Are Peaking at Exactly the Right Time

An 88-win team faced a series of daunting challenges, yet is on the verge of a championship thanks to timely hitting and terrific bullpen work. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ZJgF3O via IFTTT

U.K. Police Struggle to Curb Abuse of Women by Their Own Officers

Sexual misconduct by police officers has prompted outrage across Britain, and led to increasing skepticism that departments can investigate or discipline employees who abuse women. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2Y1AaUl via IFTTT