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Affichage des articles du mars 20, 2022

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Miss Oscars After Wife Tests Positive for Virus

Mr. Miranda is up for an Academy Award for the song “Dos Oruguitas” from the Disney musical “Encanto.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/HfZwtuF via IFTTT

Duke Makes the Final Four in Coach K’s Last Season

The Blue Devils beat Arkansas to win the West region and clinch a spot in the Final Four in New Orleans. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/INTcErF via IFTTT

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Miss Oscars After Wife Tests Positive for Covid

Mr. Miranda is up for an Academy Award for the song “Dos Oruguitas” from the Disney musical “Encanto.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3ZCgNLv via IFTTT

Villanova Knocks Off Houston to Reach Final Four

The Wildcats outlasted a Cougars team that looked very much like a mirror image. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/xylXe7P via IFTTT

Afghan Refugees in U.K. Still in Limbo as Ukrainians Arrive

Some 12,000 Afghans who fled to Britain have been living in hotels for months awaiting permanent housing. This has raised questions about the country’s ability to take in many more escaping Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bNhZecQ via IFTTT

Biden’s Barbed Remark About Putin: A Slip or a Veiled Threat?

The conclusion of Mr. Biden’s speech on Saturday was a reminder of how precarious diplomacy can be when bombs are already dropping. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/QIOyj42 via IFTTT

Conger Ice Shelf Collapses in East Antarctica, a First

Scientists say a period of unusual weather, combined with record-low sea ice, led to the disintegration of the Conger ice shelf. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/6x2S1n3 via IFTTT

N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament: South Carolina and Texas Advance to the Round of 8

South Carolina, the top overall seed, beat North Carolina, while Texas topped Ohio State in a game that came down to the final seconds. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/f6uF4IY via IFTTT

Dagny Carlsson, Centenarian Blogger, Dies at 109

She began posting about her daily life in Sweden at the age of 99. She went on to acquire a worldwide fan base. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Ba0fRW1 via IFTTT

Russia Signals Redefined Goals in Ukraine War as Its Advances Stall

The Russian Defense Ministry suggested its forces would concentrate on securing the eastern part of Ukraine, where Kremlin-backed separatists have long been fighting. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/He3nudE via IFTTT

Just Weeks After Fleeing Ukraine, Woman Wins Jerusalem Marathon

Valentyna Vereteska fled from Mykolaiv, Ukraine, to Poland with her 11-year-old daughter a month ago. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/eIQDPa8 via IFTTT

U.S. Accuses 4 Russians of Hacking Infrastructure, Including Nuclear Plant

The announcement covered hackings from 2012 to 2018, but served as yet another warning from the Biden administration of Russia’s ability to conduct such operations. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1zLjNdb via IFTTT

March Madness: Villanova Tops Michigan Despite Poor Shooting

The No. 2-seeded Wildcats advanced to the round of 8, moving past the 11th-seeded Wolverines. Duke, seeking to extend Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final tournament run, is playing Texas Tech. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/vdq2K95 via IFTTT

China and Solomon Islands Draft Secret Security Pact, Raising Alarm in the Pacific

The leaked agreement, if signed, could help the Chinese Navy block shipping routes that played a vital role in World War II. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/pa98Qyg via IFTTT

Arkansas Upsets No. 1 Gonzaga in the Round of 16

Gonzaga, the No. 1 overall seed in the men’s tournament and the title favorite, will not return to the championship game. Arkansas is in the round of 8 for the second straight year. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/8pXg1zC via IFTTT

British Rainfall Records Extended Back to 1836 Thanks to Covid Lockdowns

As Britain went into its first Covid lockdown, a scientist asked for help transcribing rainfall records spanning three centuries. Thousands of people online answered the call. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/F5hIidb via IFTTT

In Putin’s Misbegotten War, NATO Sees Danger and Opportunity

The 30-nation alliance had regarded Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as unstoppable just a month ago, but now sees the possibility of a Russian quagmire there. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/zlUIGXu via IFTTT

Allies Vow Tougher Stance on Russia, but Are Running Short of New Tactics

In a day of summit meetings, President Biden and his counterparts faced the prospect of Russia using weapons of mass destruction. Mr. Biden said the United States would admit 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5yixX69 via IFTTT

Another ‘One-in-500-Year’ Flood, and a Government Not Up to the Task

Civilians were largely left to rescue one another as a natural disaster struck Australia. It shows how the authorities are struggling to respond to climate-fueled calamities. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Hh4VmbA via IFTTT

NCAA Tournament: What to Watch for in the Sweet 16 Matchups

Gonzaga and Arizona, two of the remaining No. 1 seeds, will be in action on Thursday, along with Duke, which is trying to extend Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final tournament run. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/lSHZwAW via IFTTT

Brittney Griner Granted Consular Access

Ned Price, a spokesman for the State Department, confirmed that a consular officer had visited the basketball star who is being held in a detention center near Moscow on drug charges. If convicted, she could face 10 years in prison. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WrCZwLa via IFTTT

‘Kyrie Carve Out’ in Vaccine Mandate Frees Irving to Play in New York

Irving, the Nets point guard, had been barred by city rules from playing in New York because he was unvaccinated against Covid-19. Mayor Adams is expected to announce a change on Thursday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/382GQaz via IFTTT

U.S. Makes Contingency Plans in Case Russia Uses Its Most Powerful Weapons

A team of national security officials has been assigned to sketch out responses if President Vladimir V. Putin unleashes chemical, biological or nuclear weapons. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/kuYadZG via IFTTT

U.S. Officials Meet With Brittney Griner in Russia

Some former hostages question whether the family should remain silent, saying pressure campaigns can work. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/GjpILEN via IFTTT

As Biden Visits Europe Over Crisis, NATO Says It’s Doubling Eastern Flank Forces

The alliance also said it would assist Ukraine because of chemical, biological and nuclear threats posed by Russia in the month-old invasion. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/6B9v3OX via IFTTT

No. 1 Ashleigh Barty Retiring From Tennis

The three-time Grand Slam champion said in a social media post, “the time is right now for me to step away and chase other dreams and to put the rackets down.” from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/N6D9MkS via IFTTT

Brain Implant Allows Fully Paralyzed Patient to Communicate

Letter by painstaking letter, a man in a completely locked-in state was able to formulate words and sentences using only his thoughts. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/v4yFUlX via IFTTT

Ukrainians Try to Push Back Russian Forces Pummeling Their Cities

Desperate fighting has shifted the front lines but neither side seems to have a decisive upper hand as Ukraine’s suffering deepens. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/BUKDZen via IFTTT

Yvan Colonna, Corsican Jailed for French Prefect’s Murder, Dies at 61

A folk hero for Corsica’s nationalist movement, he evaded a long manhunt but was finally arrested in 2003. He died shortly after being brutally attacked in prison. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/n2kPCEf via IFTTT

MLB Creates ‘Ohtani Rule’ to Keep Star’s Bat in Games

A new rule will allow a pitcher who bats for himself to stay in a game as the designated hitter when he is finished pitching. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/LDPu42J via IFTTT

Biden Plans Sanctions on Russian Lawmakers as He Heads to Europe

A chief goal of the meetings this week is to show that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will not lead to sniping and disagreement among the United States and its allies. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/IjsdqPa via IFTTT

Zelensky Condemns Russian Attacks on Protesters and Children

‘It was a day of difficult events,’ the Ukrainian president said in a video address. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ODPhC3u via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

Mariupol refuses to surrender. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/85gcKOS via IFTTT

Powers Remain and Threats Lurk as Women’s Sweet 16 Is Set

Sure, South Carolina and UConn are among the schools still in the mix — but so are the upset magicians South Dakota and Creighton. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/t4YRx0T via IFTTT

In Warsaw, a Network of Support Greets Those Crossing the Polish Border

A sprawling expo center in the Polish capital has given some 25,000 refugees a safe place to recharge before journeying on. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/HinB1gG via IFTTT

On the Scene in Poland

A sprawling expo center in the Polish capital has given some 25,000 refugees a safe place to recharge before journeying on. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/IREupy9 via IFTTT

Boeing Faces New Upheaval After Crash of Chinese Airliner

No fault has been found, but the company, which has been trying to overcome a recent legacy of design and production troubles, is likely to get scrutinized. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/B4YmpDV via IFTTT

Russians Pound Ukrainian Cities, as Biden Rallies Anti-Kremlin Alliance

A powerful explosion ruined a shopping mall in Kyiv and claimed several lives, while Ukraine refused a Russian demand to surrender the devastated city of Mariupol. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/cKuZRDh via IFTTT

N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament: What to Watch as the Field Narrows to 16

Eight games on Monday will determine the rest of the field for the round of 16, which begins Friday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/LvUXCQO via IFTTT

Hong Kong Will Lift Its Flight Ban for 9 Countries

Carrie Lam, the chief executive, announced the measures on Monday. She also reduced the time for quarantine to seven days from 14. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/t6IJxPu via IFTTT

For $230 Million, the Browns Get Deshaun Watson, and Questions

Cleveland guaranteed Deshaun Watson $230 million over five years. The cost to their reputation as he fights accusations of sexual misconduct will be harder to calculate. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/GOFXcPo via IFTTT

Badgers’ Home-State Plans Become Celebration for Opposing Wisconsinites

Iowa State, led by the Milwaukee-born Coach T.J. Otzelberger and the freshman point guard Tyrese Hunter of nearby Racine, upstaged a Wisconsin team that was clearly primed for a home-state showcase. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/OLSQvKX via IFTTT

Brazil Lifts Its Ban on Telegram After Two Days

Brazil’s Supreme Court blocked Telegram on Friday. The messaging app then responded with measures to fight misinformation, and the court quickly lifted its ban. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/P46ZHJQ via IFTTT

Russia Broadens Mariupol Assault as Signs of Stalemate Take Shape

The battle for Mariupol has become a grim symbol of Russia’s superior firepower and its frustration in failing to subjugate Ukraine after more than three weeks of war. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8MUNE4Z via IFTTT

The Lies Putin Tells to Justify Russia’s War on Ukraine

The Kremlin has used a barrage of increasingly outlandish falsehoods to prop up its overarching claim that the invasion of Ukraine is justified. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Yrj5tg3 via IFTTT

Russian Soldiers Took Their City, Then Their Homes

As Russian forces pushed toward Kyiv, they stormed an apartment complex in a nearby suburb and held residents hostage. Some of it was caught on camera. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8jlQEpI via IFTTT

Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

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‘I Don’t Have the Right to Cry’: Ukrainian Women Share Their Stories of Escape

In war, things can change quickly. A New York Times reporter wanted to capture — in whatever blurry way one can in a war — this moment in this war, three weeks in. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4tpK8F3 via IFTTT