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Affichage des articles du février 27, 2022

Mexico Soccer Riot Leaves 22 Injured, Querétaro Officials Say

Videos posted on social media showed violent clashes between fans in a stadium in the central city of Querétaro on Saturday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/caNzekX via IFTTT

Why Brittney Griner and Other W.N.B.A. Stars Play Overseas

Competing for international teams during the W.N.B.A.’s off-season is common for players. The chance to earn extra money is just one of the draws. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/WfzJepX via IFTTT

Russian Prisoners and Ukrainian Soldiers Describe Two Sides of the Conflict

The accounts painted a picture of a conflict consisting largely of ambushes, at least in northern Ukraine where the Russian forces are striving to encircle and capture the capital, Kyiv. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3flTNkv via IFTTT

Mastercard and Visa Suspend Operations in Russia

Russian-issued cards will no longer work in other countries, and purchases from Russian vendors by cardholders in other countries will be cut off. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/wfimu5M via IFTTT

US Officials Travel to Venezuela, a Russia Ally, as the West Isolates Putin

The trip is the highest-level visit by American officials to Caracas in years, driven by a desire to separate Russia from its remaining Latin American allies. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/sxMBuCG via IFTTT

Fast-Food Chains Stay Open in Russia, Mostly Quiet About Ukraine

Many fast-food chains are facing growing pressure on social media platforms and from large investors to halt operations in Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/qYilWDX via IFTTT

On the Scene: New York's Russian Enclave

We spoke with residents in one of the largest communities of Russian-speakers in this country about the invasion of Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5fgc90d via IFTTT

A.C.L.U. Lawsuit Accuses ICE Jailers of Denying Detainees Vaccines

One of the plaintiffs is Anna Sorokin, a Russian immigrant who for several years presented herself as a German heiress named Anna Delvey. She received a booster shot on Thursday, two days after the suit was filed. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3SVIxkr via IFTTT

Lionel James, Speedy Back Who Covered a Lot of Turf, Dies at 59

A diminutive player, he set a single-season record in 1985 for yardage gained in the N.F.L. as a running back, receiver and kick and punt returner. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/BACeqtJ via IFTTT

In Kyiv’s Railway Station, Rumors, Near-Stampedes and Frustration

As Russian forces begin to encircle the Ukrainian capital, tens of thousands are clambering for a way out that may soon be closed off. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dtcsVAL via IFTTT

FDA Rejects India-Made Bharat Biotech Vaccine For Those Under 18

The vaccine, made by Bharat Biotech, is widely used in India. It has not been tested in the U.S., which has not authorized it for any age groups. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eYQ5aZK via IFTTT

‘It’s Not About Me’: Max Scherzer Bucks a System That Worked For Him

A Mets ace, Max Scherzer stands to lose around $233,000 per day because of canceled games. He wants to fix the system for players who make exponentially less. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/tvwWsLQ via IFTTT

Emmanuel Macron Goes Low-Key, Finally Declaring Bid for Re-election

With a war raging in Europe, the incumbent French president leads in polls and is betting that the French won’t want to change horses in the midst of the Ukraine conflict. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/tA68bEq via IFTTT

Sahith Theegala Is a Rarity on the PGA Tour in More Ways Than One

The Indian American golfer is consistently finding his game as a rookie on tour, but he still lives with his parents and drives a regular old car. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/30tad6x via IFTTT

Western Australia Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers

Arrivals at Perth Airport reunited with their loved ones for the first time in two years after the state of Western Australia lifted the remaining pandemic-era border restrictions for vaccinated travelers. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/TJECiou via IFTTT

Lawmakers Push to Ban Russian Oil Imports, Amid White House Resistance

Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill are pursuing the ban to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, but the White House is opposed, warning of energy price spikes. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/PYR1SrE via IFTTT

How the Coronavirus Steals the Sense of Smell

The virus does not infect nerve cells that detect odors, researchers have found. Instead, it attacks nearby supporting cells. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/cKO6IbN via IFTTT

Justice Dept. Announces Task Force to Go After Russian Oligarchs

The task force adds to the raft of actions that Western leaders have taken in recent days in an effort to undercut Vladimir V. Putin and the politically connected elite in Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mZV4Oj3 via IFTTT

High-Speed Trains Departing Russia for Finland Are Packed

Once starved for passengers, the trains are now full, and negotiations are underway between state-owned Finnish and Russian rail companies to increase the service. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YGZpEVW via IFTTT

A War the Kremlin Tried to Disguise Becomes a Hard Reality for Russians

Moscow posted a death toll from its attack on Ukraine for the first time, and Russians who long avoided politics are now grappling with the fact that their country is fighting a deadly conflict. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1fRiNHt via IFTTT

Gold Ingots From 18th-Century Shipwreck Returned to France

The Chinese ingots, illegally harvested from a French frigate that sank while returning from Nanjing, were seized by U.S. investigators when they were put up for auction in California. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/tzns7Jq via IFTTT

U.N. General Assembly Approves Resolution Condemning Russia’s Invasion

The four-page document calls for an immediate halt to the conflict, urges diplomatic negotiations for a peaceful resolution and says Russia’s territorial gain through force will not be recognized. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/MIjeK06 via IFTTT

Jets’ Rebuilding Plans Do Not Include Extended Combine Stay

Coach Robert Saleh said Jets assistants and scouts would bypass the first days of the combine. The team’s G.M. said it would entertain trades involving its nine picks in the 2022 N.F.L. draft. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/3P109mF via IFTTT

Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine as Refugee Numbers Surge

There was no sign of possible de-escalation on the sixth day of the invasion, as Russia appeared determined to toughen its tactics against a defiant neighbor. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/16uIYfm via IFTTT

Foreign Students Share Stories of Mistreatment While Fleeing Ukraine

As hundreds of thousands of people fled Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion, some international students said they were mistreated by authorities and that Ukrainians received preferential treatment while traveling on trains and crossing borders. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XSkY24c via IFTTT

Tennis Suspends Russia and Belarus but Will Allow Their Players to Compete

The move will allow stars like Daniil Medvedev of Russia and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus to participate in tournaments but as neutral players with no national identification. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ghVY0wo via IFTTT

Google Maps Is Blocking Edits In Ukraine After Claims That User-Generated Tags May Have Been Used To Coordinate Russian Air Strikes

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Ukrainian-language accounts claimed the tags targeted gas stations, schools, and hospitals in cities like Kyiv. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/LiRzv2w via IFTTT

Jewish Groups Condemn Strike Near Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial

It was not clear what damage was done to the memorial but it is close to a radio and television tower in Kyiv that was hit by a projectile. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/gPe86Sl via IFTTT

Russian Casualties Expose a Potential Flaw in Putin’s Strategy

Videos and photos show the bodies of soldiers left behind on the battlefield, officials say, and the charred remains of tanks and armored vehicles. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Gs8qZPr via IFTTT

Many nuclear power reactors in Ukraine are no longer producing electricity.

Six of the 15 reactors in the country appear to be offline at the moment, with one site close to Russian troop movements reporting half of its reactors are down. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/shfyFKI via IFTTT

Russian Rocket Kills Civilians as First Talks Show No Progress

The deadly rocket assault on a residential area of Ukraine’s second-largest city signaled an escalation of Russian tactics, and overshadowed efforts at diplomacy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/O2yh5Vp via IFTTT

Biden Administration Faces Pressure to Let Ukrainians Stay in U.S.

Senator Richard J. Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, has called on the administration to offer Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainians who are on short-term visas or have no documentation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/olb9jna via IFTTT

Russian Rocket Barrage Kills Civilians as First Talks Show No Progress

The deadly rocket assault on a residential area of Ukraine’s second-largest city signaled an escalation of Russian tactics, and overshadowed efforts at diplomacy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/aPgCpGw via IFTTT

What Questions Do You Have About Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?

New York Times reporters will answer reader questions about the war, the world’s response and the effects of sanctions against Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XGPsI5V via IFTTT

In Miami, a Ukrainian Art Show Becomes Unintentionally Timely

A Kyiv couple stage a socially charged exhibition in South Florida as their Voloshyn Gallery back home becomes a bomb shelter. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vApiwGz via IFTTT

Ukraine War Tests the Power of Tech Giants

Google, Meta, Twitter, Telegram and others are levers in the conflict, caught between demands from Ukraine, Russia, the European Union and the U.S. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mhdECpo via IFTTT

The Internet’s Response To Ukraine Has Been Peak Cringe

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From Zelensky thirst traps to Star Wars memes, the collective obsession with virality has led to some embarrassing and insensitive posts. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/RP5zUCK via IFTTT

Planned Europe-Russia Joint Mars Mission Called “Very Unlikely”

The ExoMars mission, postponed in 2020 because of the pandemic and technical issues, may miss its window to launch this year because of sanctions imposed against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ds18IHn via IFTTT

300,000 Ukrainians Have Fled to the E.U., Officials Say

European Union officials warned of a humanitarian crisis and estimated that more than seven million people would be displaced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/NBKAau1 via IFTTT

In Foreign Policy U-turn, Germany Ups Military Spending, Arms Ukraine

Germany agrees to strengthen its military in the latest foreign policy about-face, amid pressure from allies and horror at Russia’s attack on Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/IZE7M4C via IFTTT

E.U. Says It Will Finance Provision of Weapons to Ukraine

The European Union’s top official said that the bloc would “finance the purchase and delivery” of weapons and other equipment to Ukraine. She also announced new sanctions against Russia and Belarus, including a ban on Russian flights in E.U. airspace. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/HmbeP7x via IFTTT

Pyeongchang Still Awaits Its Olympic Payoff

One of South Korea’s poorest regions hoped that hosting the 2018 Games would bring tourists and prosperity. It hasn’t really happened. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XVqaEWz via IFTTT

Ukraine Agrees to Talks With Russia, but Fighting Still Rages

Putin, accusing the West of “aggressive statements,” puts nuclear forces on alert. Kyiv remains in Russian cross-hairs as Ukrainians push back. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/0SOWk4d via IFTTT

War in Ukraine Forces Israel Into a Delicate Balancing Act

Israel is a strong ally of the United States, and its leaders have a good relationship with Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s Jewish president. But Israel also doesn’t want to provoke Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/r05gxAN via IFTTT

Brazil, Land of the Thong, Embraces Its Heavier Self

A country known for beach bodies is confronting soaring obesity rates with new laws that enshrine protections for people who are overweight. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5lNRUEn via IFTTT