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Fred Kerley Leads an American Podium Sweep in the 100-Meters

Kerley led an American sweep of the 100-meter dash. He was followed by Marvin Bracy-Williams and Trayvon Bromell. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Gg0PLHz via IFTTT

Here’s what to watch at the world Championships on Saturday.

Marcell Jacobs, the Tokyo Olympics gold medalist in the 100 meters, and Sifan Hassan, the Toyko Olympic gold medalist in the 10,000 meters, both return to the global stage. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/GKwHuJ6 via IFTTT

Rory McIlroy Has a Big Day at the British Open. Viktor Hovland Follows.

McIlroy leapfrogged to the top of the leaderboard with a stunning bunker shot on No. 10 for eagle. He and Hovland were tied heading into the final round on Sunday. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/z7n9D2m via IFTTT

Lily Safra, Star-Crossed Socialite and Philanthropist, Dies at 87

Her life was marked by tragedy, including the bizarre death of her fourth husband, but that did not stop her from giving away millions. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eI97Uh4 via IFTTT

MLB to Pay $185 Million Settlement in Minor League Wage Dispute

The agreement provides only a modest sum to most players but could speed up the overhaul of how minor leaguers are compensated in the future. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/qORfKjA via IFTTT

Biden Said He Rebuked the Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi’s Murder

Mr. Khashoggi, a Saudi contributor to The Washington Post who was critical of the prince’s rule, was killed in Istanbul in 2018. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5X7Dlj6 via IFTTT

Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Draws Criticism and Modest Accords

In the most politically problematic trip of his presidency, Mr. Biden’s critics accused him of helping rehabilitate the reputation of a tarnished prince in exchange for numerous, but limited gains. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/LyUVsqh via IFTTT

Demand for Monkeypox Vaccine Exceeds Supply, C.D.C. Says

The United States has ordered nearly seven million doses in total, but most of them will not arrive for months. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/rG1QbZ6 via IFTTT

At the British Open, It’s the PGA Tour Faithful Against LIV Golf

“Everybody, it feels like, is against us, and that’s OK,” said Talor Gooch, a LIV golfer tied for eighth at seven under after the second round. Cameron Smith held the lead at 13 under par. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/bZY5gsw via IFTTT

4-Year-Old Girl Dies in Russian Strike in Vinnytsia

A toddler with Down syndrome was happily pushing a stroller through a Ukraine park before a Russian missile landed. “I want to shout out to the whole world,” an anguished survivor of the attack cried. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2uSQAIU via IFTTT

Janet Yellen Urges Price Cap on Russian Oil

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen continued to push for imposing a price limit on Russian oil to reduce President Vladimir V. Putin’s ability to continue waging war in Ukraine, shrink the Russian economy and lower global oil prices. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/cdO6qVu via IFTTT

Sharp Drop in Childhood Vaccinations Threatens Lives of Millions of Children

Pandemic lockdowns, misinformation campaigns, conflicts, climate crises and other problems diverted resources and contributed to the largest backslide in routine immunization in 30 years. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/NvySFWo via IFTTT

Stubborn Divisions on Iran Don’t Cool Israel’s Warm Welcome of Biden

Amid declarations of the strong friendship between Israel and the United States, the differing approaches to the best way to stop Iran’s nuclear program were evident on Mr. Biden’s trip to Jerusalem. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/uFWPVyQ via IFTTT

Strikes on Civilians Deep in Ukraine Show Russia’s Lethal Reach

Missiles struck Vinnytsia, hundreds of miles from the front lines, and other cities, claiming dozens of lives, as Russia keeps up pressure despite pausing its eastern offensive. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/32FzZ9P via IFTTT

MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline

A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ueIxQpb via IFTTT

The Middle East has changed markedly since Biden’s 2016 visit.

President Biden is now encountering a region where alliances, priorities and relations with the United States have shifted significantly. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/MevPp7o via IFTTT

Brittney Griner heads back to court, caught up in a war far away from home.

The case of an American sports star at the mercy of Russian justice has rippled across the world amid criticism from Washington that she has been wrongfully detained. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YJ1nmWZ via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

Gas prices are falling. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/0wtBrX7 via IFTTT

Priests Once Aligned With Russia Come Under Suspicion in Ukraine

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church was once a dominant force in the country, but now officials suspect that some priests may be collaborating with Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/PjUK2z1 via IFTTT

In Pictures: Sri Lanka’s Protesters Persist After President’s Departure

Many digesting the news of Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s exit appeared to relish witnessing a monumental day in the country’s history. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vm0CusB via IFTTT

Biden, Battered at Home, Basks in Unvarnished Praise in Israel

The U.S. president, on the first day of a trip to the Mideast, received the sort of rapturous welcome he can only dream about in Washington. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/jpM1w4P via IFTTT

Fake Indian Cricket League Swindles Russian Gamblers

The bats and balls were real, but not much else was authentic in what officials said was an elaborate scheme to dupe Russian gamblers through hoax games streamed on YouTube. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/UnuHs7F via IFTTT

European Space Agency Cuts Ties With Russia on Its Mars Mission

Washington and Moscow are continuing to work together on the International Space Station. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Lt9CYo6 via IFTTT

Putin, Looking for Allies, Plans to Meet Leaders of Turkey and Iran

In his second diplomatic push since Russia invaded Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin will travel to Tehran to build bridges between leaders at odds over Syria, oil and the West. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2aNopBv via IFTTT

Wave of Repression Spreads in Iran Against Artists and Dissidents

Three filmmakers were arrested, as well as a politician and several family members of people killed in anti-government protests. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WLPU30B via IFTTT

After Summit Snub, Biden Meets With Mexican President

The White House meeting between President Biden and President Andrés Manuel López Obrador was intended to help shore up a critical relationship. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Oq7ZNMT via IFTTT

Ailing Hong Kong Activist Defiant as Court Sentences Him to Prison

Koo Sze-yiu, who has been diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer, was sentenced to nine months in prison for planning a protest, amid fears he could die in prison. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5quTPjC via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

Russia’s strikes on Ukrainian civilians. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bS1jDFC via IFTTT

Olympian Mo Farah Says He Was Trafficked to the UK as a Child

Farah, an accomplished distance runner, made the revelation in an upcoming documentary, saying it could put his citizenship at risk. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ucJkN71 via IFTTT

Russia Is Seeking Surveillance Drones from Iran, Top Biden Aide Says

The national security adviser said the U.S. believed Iran was preparing to train Russian troops imminently. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/FXC4pnz via IFTTT

Embattled Leaders in Hiding, Sri Lankans Ask: What’s Next?

Protesters in Sri Lanka roamed the halls and grounds of power without challenge as they waited to see who would take the reins of their economically devastated country. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/BQDd9kG via IFTTT

Inside the Amazon Journey That Left a Journalist and Activist Dead

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira set off deep into the Amazon to meet Indigenous groups patrolling the forest. Then they vanished. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Njvpl3s via IFTTT

Wimbledon Needs More Arthur Ashe Moments, On and Off the Court

Nick Kyrgios and Ons Jabeur brought a fresh diversity to the men’s and women’s singles finals. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ktn7VYy via IFTTT

Inside Brazil’s 40-Year Rise to Global Surfing Dominance

This generation of Brazilian surfers is so dominant, so undeniable, that it has earned a nickname: the Brazilian Storm. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Cm9eHgr via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Russia seeks new soldiers. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ETYBkg3 via IFTTT

Sri Lankan Protesters Wander Halls After President Flees

Hours after protesters took control the building, it has effectively become a free museum. People stream in and admire the art as Army guards quietly patrol the halls. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/QeG1p4C via IFTTT

Sri Lanka Needs Billions As It Exhausts Financing

Funds provided by India are already gone. China has kept its distance. As the crisis deepens, Sri Lanka has even turned to charities in Qatar for help. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9vyPIAB via IFTTT