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Deaths of Foreign Fighters Draw Renewed Attention to Volunteers in Ukraine

At least three foreigners have been killed fighting with Ukraine’s International Legion. One analyst said many would-be volunteers underestimated the danger from Russian forces. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/h85EMwz via IFTTT

Are the Next Global Tennis Stars Among These ’Tweens?

The search for elite players is so competitive that IMG, the agency that once ruled tennis, is cultivating preteens to find the next prodigy, giving kids access to representatives from the pro tours and Nike. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/eLOfb0t via IFTTT

For One Man, the N.F.L. Draft’s ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ Meant a Lot

Paul Salata made a point of celebrating the last player selected in the draft. His family carried on the tradition by honoring the 262nd pick on Saturday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/o5iswYU via IFTTT

4 Canadian Military Cadets Die After Car Plunges Into River

The men were set to graduate from the Royal Military College in a few weeks, the authorities said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Kh0VFpI via IFTTT

Death of American Fighting in Ukraine Confirmed by Family

Willy Joseph Cancel Jr., 22, died in combat earlier this week, according to his uncle. He is believed to be the first American killed while fighting in Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dhsWJHM via IFTTT

Mi’ilya, Christian Village in Israel, Digs Into Crusader Past

The residents of Mi’ilya long wondered what archaeological treasures lay beneath a crumbling castle. Now, some are excavating their homes to find out. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/aSMzjFA via IFTTT

Governments Tighten Grip on Global Food Stocks, Sending Prices Higher

Dozens of countries have thrown up trade barriers in the past two months to protect scarce supplies of food and commodities, but experts say the policies will only exacerbate a global food crisis. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/InlZJSq via IFTTT

Tylor Megill and Four Mets Relievers Combined to No-Hit Phillies

Tylor Megill and four others spun a delightfully imperfect masterpiece against Philadelphia, securing M.L.B.’s first no-hitter of 2022. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/yGztHMZ via IFTTT

Civilians Keep Arriving at Besieged Steel Complex in Mariupol, Fighters Say

That citizens are still seeking to shelter at the plant, where there is no prospect of escape or rescue, offers a testament to what they must be facing elsewhere in the devastated city. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eC7uVUS via IFTTT

Death of American Fighting in Ukraine Confirmed by Family

Willy Joseph Cancel Jr., 22, died in combat earlier this week, according to his uncle. He is believed to be the first American killed while fighting in Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/yaKU0Xd via IFTTT

Biden Seeks to Lure Russia’s Top Scientists to the U.S.

Legislation proposed by the president would suspend the requirement that Russian scientists have a sponsoring employer to gain a visa. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lj34mVt via IFTTT

Is Australian Democracy in Decline?

With a federal election just a few weeks away, it’s time to put Australia’s system and political flaws into context. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3MfY75c via IFTTT

Russian Intelligence Behind Novaya Gazeta Editor Attack, U.S. Official Says

Dmitri Muratov was on a train preparing to leave Moscow at the time of the attack, which caused chemical burns to his eyes. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/MYgzlR6 via IFTTT

BART Reinstates Its Mask Mandate

The decision will be effective until July 18, and could be extended. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/RuY24Fm via IFTTT

Jaguars Take Travon Walker With the No. 1 Draft Pick

Jacksonville took the defensive lineman after selecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence first overall in 2021. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/8t4BaZr via IFTTT

NFL Draft Order and Picks: First Round Results and Tracker

The Jacksonville Jaguars took Travon Walker, a defensive end from Georgia, at No. 1 overall. Here’s a full list of the results as they happen. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/R4FmNyI via IFTTT

Here’s the 2022 N.F.L. Draft Order

The Jacksonville Jaguars again pick first overall and eight teams have multiple first-round selections. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/q4CLORk via IFTTT

Biden Seeks $33 Billion More in Aid for Ukraine

“The cost of this fight is not cheap,” President Biden said. He also sent Congress a plan to increase the government’s power to seize luxury yachts, aircraft and other assets of Russian oligarchs. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bqy3oxw via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

A potential gas crisis in Europe. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/F84NaHV via IFTTT

Who’s No. 1 in the N.F.L. Draft? Depends on Who You Ask.

Mystery at the top of the N.F.L. draft makes predicting the rest of the first round anyone’s guess. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/cCNVS0x via IFTTT

How the N.F.L Learned to Like Las Vegas, Host of the Draft

After a long-held stiff arm to Las Vegas, the N.F.L. has in short order selected the city to host a Pro Bowl, a Super Bowl and a draft. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/tU5Cfn2 via IFTTT

Wimbledon’s Vaccination Rule Change Means Djokovic Can Play

Djokovic’s refusal to be vaccinated led to his deportation from Australia, costing him the chance to play in the Australian Open. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/VkN1q75 via IFTTT

Fears Mount That Ukraine War Will Become a Broader Conflict

American and European officials say their concern is based in part on a growing conviction that the war will not end any time soon. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/cSVnBXH via IFTTT

I.C.C. Joins Investigation of War Crimes in Ukraine

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, said that his organization would participate in a joint effort — with Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania — to investigate war crimes committed since Russia’s invasion. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/CMyQJb9 via IFTTT

Former U.S. Ambassador to Plead Guilty to Illegal Lobbying and Hiding Gifts

Richard Olson lobbied for the government of Qatar soon after retiring and took gifts from a businessman while serving as ambassador to Pakistan, according to prosecutors. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/qQU65iw via IFTTT

Russia Cuts Gas Supplies to Poland and Bulgaria

The market reaction underscored that a dreaded moment in the war had arrived: the severe disruption of Russian natural gas exports to the E.U. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/0D8m9fa via IFTTT

Aung San Suu Kyi Found Guilty in Myanmar Ahead of Biden Summit

The elected civilian leader, who was detained in a military coup last year, was sentenced to five years in prison in a corruption trial that was closed to the public. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xUhPuFw via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

Support from the international community for Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4tRXkzf via IFTTT

Linemen Who Can Flatten, Like Ickey Ekwonu, Are in NFL Demand

Ikem Ekwonu is expected to be the first of a group of agile, speedy offensive linemen drafted, the better to keep up with evolving playbooks and scampering quarterbacks. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Ugnqu2P via IFTTT

MLB Letter Confirms Yankees Penalized for Sign Stealing in 2015

A 2017 letter from Commissioner Rob Manfred detailed the Yankees’ illicit use of electronic devices in 2015 and parts of 2016, which cost the team a $100,000 fine. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ghvzNmf via IFTTT

One Final Look at a Nets Season That Fell Short

The Nets built a superteam to win a championship. They did not make it out of the playoffs’ first round. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/CsBP1b8 via IFTTT

Americans’ Support for Admitting Refugees Hits Record, Poll Finds

Gallup reported the record high after its new poll found that 78 percent of adults in the United States approve of allowing up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees into the country. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8YxMeAt via IFTTT

Ukraine Removes ‘Friendship’ Monument in Kyiv

The statue, built to represent the connection between Ukraine and Russia, was taken down as part of a broader campaign to remove any lingering symbols of Russia’s dominance during Soviet times. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/TVxkE85 via IFTTT

U.K. Tabloid Accuses Lawmaker of ‘Basic Instinct’ Move

Citing an unnamed Conservative lawmaker, the paper claimed that Angela Rayner, a Labour leader, tried to distract Boris Johnson with her body. Fury has ensued. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/zwgO3J7 via IFTTT

What to Know About the 2022 NFL Draft

Could the Jets trade down? Are any quarterbacks worth taking? Here’s what could happen in Las Vegas as the draft begins on Thursday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/QINp2hr via IFTTT

The Fathers Talk Trash Courtside. The Sons Battle in the N.B.A.

They’re friends in real life, but Karl Towns and Tee Morant are bringing the heat for the Grizzlies-Timberwolves playoff series between their sons. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/CJRM3Vk via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

U.S. military aims in Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/7IBmUrW via IFTTT

Mets Stun Cardinals With a Wild Ninth Inning Comeback

A strong start by Max Scherzer, a five-run ninth inning and positive news on the health of Jacob deGrom made for a great Monday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/E9pmBzF via IFTTT

Nets Eliminated by Celtics in NBA Playoffs

The early playoff exit was a stunning end to a season that began with championship dreams behind Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/jUK9zoB via IFTTT

Biden Picks Bridget Brink to Be Ambassador to Ukraine

The U.S. Embassy, which closed just before Russia’s invasion, could reopen “over a couple of weeks,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/jCcgU1W via IFTTT

Behind Austin’s Call for a ‘Weakened’ Russia, Hints of a Shift

The United States is edging toward a dynamic that pits Washington more directly against Moscow, and one that U.S. officials see as likely to play out for years. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ygXejd2 via IFTTT

Tylor Megill and Mets Cruise Through Win Over D’Backs

The Mets won their fifth straight series. Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, meanwhile, saw his streak of perfection come to an end. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/sFBENmh via IFTTT

Arab Militia Kills Scores in Sweeping Attack in Sudan’s Darfur

The assault by hundreds of Janjaweed fighters, the latest in a series of clashes, was another sign of Sudan's deepening security and political crisis. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/sPQhJzm via IFTTT

U.S. Officials Make Top-Secret Visit to Ukraine

The American government refused to comment on reports that Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III had traveled to Ukraine to meet with its leaders. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Cqr8lft via IFTTT

Another Setback for Europe’s Far-Right Populists on Sunday, in Slovenia

The country’s prime minister, Janez Jansa, a Trump admirer, appears to have lost to centrist rivals. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/tdcCuzL via IFTTT

Marine Le Pen’s Message Finds a Strong Audience in the North

The far-right candidate, Marine Le Pen, has focused on kitchen-table issues, crime and immigration. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/w9NqhgP via IFTTT

Tyson Fury, After Another Knockout Win, Hints at Retirement

Fury finished Dillian Whyte with an uppercut in the sixth round and later reasoned he might not need to fight again. Then he teased a potential bout with Francis Ngannou. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/q9WLkSO via IFTTT

Mother and Baby Among Those Killed in Odesa Attack

The family had moved from their apartment to a relative’s home to try to escape the Russian attacks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/i7bfIxK via IFTTT

The Perils of Legalization

We answer a common reader question about the opioid crisis and legalizing drugs. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Enog8uD via IFTTT

At Least 10 Dead After Tour Boat Sinks in Japan

Sixteen people were still missing, more than 24 hours after the sightseeing vessel was lost off the coast of Hokkaido island. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/U5PWCML via IFTTT

Inside Le Pen Territory as France Votes in a Runoff Election

Whatever happens in the runoff election on Sunday, France has changed, and the winner may face a turbulent season. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/fyGg1oJ via IFTTT