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Padres Eliminate Dodgers and Advance to N.L.C.S.

In front of a wild crowd at Petco Park, San Diego topped their Southern California rival, advancing to the N.L.C.S. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/u4DbB5z via IFTTT

Russian nuclear fears loom in the geopolitical background for China.

On Sunday, Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, skipped the opportunity to note the dangers of nuclear war and the anniversary of the missile crisis of 60 years ago. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/94ghH3E via IFTTT

Victor Wembanyama Has Always Done Things Differently

Wembanyama, an 18-year-old with an eight-foot wingspan, will almost certainly be the top pick in next year’s N.B.A. draft. He’s been preparing for the moment for years. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/uCvmU7E via IFTTT

ALDS: Guardians Beat Yankees to Take 2-1 Series Lead

Cleveland trailed by two runs entering the ninth inning but five singles led to a three-run rally, which put the Guardians one win away from the A.L.C.S. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Atczr3S via IFTTT

Claressa Shields Claims G.W.O.A.T. Status on Big Night for Women’s Boxing

Shields beat Savannah Marshall in a unanimous decision, becoming the undisputed middleweight champion. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/GH3SX1A via IFTTT

Elon Musk Says His Company Will Continue to Fund Internet Service in Ukraine

The service has been crucial for communications in Ukraine’s army as it advances into territory occupied by Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vBWgOwj via IFTTT

Doubts Over Indigenous Identity in Academia Spark ‘Pretendian’ Claims

Some Canadian universities now require additional proof to back up Indigenous heritage, replacing self-declaration policies. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/85GMvTm via IFTTT

Beijing Turns Into a Fortress Ahead of the Communist Party Congress

The authorities in China have arrested a million criminal suspects, curbed travel to Beijing to keep Covid out, and deployed an army of neighborhood monitors. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4V2o91S via IFTTT

Peter Thiel, Major U.S. Political Donor, Is Said to Pursue Maltese Citizenship

Obtaining citizenship in Malta would provide another passport for Mr. Thiel, who is one of the largest individual donors for the U.S. midterm elections. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/JtpLjcu via IFTTT

At Least 28 Are Killed in Coal Mine Explosion in Turkey

The accident occurred in the northern province of Bartin. The country’s health minister said that 11 people were being treated. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xEbRipW via IFTTT

Belarus Wavers as Putin Presses It to Join Ukraine War

The country’s strongman, Aleksandr Lukashenko, finds himself in a bind. He survives with support from Russia, but entering the fight could be ‘political suicide.’ from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/JpAGRf1 via IFTTT

Biden Authorizes an Additional $725 Million in Ukraine Aid

An air defense system is still not a part of the package, but that may be on the way soon. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/m48xnh0 via IFTTT

NLDS: Phillies Beat Braves to Take 2-1 Series Lead

Philadelphia had been on the road for 14 games, and hadn’t hosted a playoff game in 2011, but the team powered up to crush Atlanta, setting up a potentially decisive Game 4. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ELbXW9x via IFTTT

Despite Its Barrage of Missiles, Russia Still Loses Ground in Ukraine

“They use their expensive rockets for nothing, just to frighten people,” a member of Ukraine’s Parliament said of Russian attacks on the country’s cities and infrastructure. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XY3DKhq via IFTTT

ALDS: Guardians Triston McKenzie Will Start Game 3 Against Yankees

Triston McKenzie grew up rooting for Derek Jeter and the Yankees, and he’s been mentored by CC Sabathia, but that’s all on hold for now. “I’m out there to win.” from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/cd3wKzP via IFTTT

Father Joe, Bangkok’s Priest to the Poor, Thrives Among Fellow Outcasts

For 50 years, the Rev. Joseph Maier has lived in one of the poorest parts of the Thai capital, ministering to Catholics, Buddhists and Muslims alike, and never finding favor with the church hierarchy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/28YzdrF via IFTTT

Beyond Borders: A Deep Dive Into the Nomadic Way of Life

Anthony Sattin, the author of a new book on nomadic groups, discusses how contemporary travelers and digital nomads can learn a few things from traditional cultures. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/a2bRWYg via IFTTT

The Future of Australian Children’s TV

It might make more economic sense for all English-language programming to be made in Los Angeles, but that would come at a different cost. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ay6GWci via IFTTT

Your Friday Briefing

A fourth day of Russian bombardment. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/FB6ZYnm via IFTTT

Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Embodies His Authoritarian Era

Xi Jinping was first cast as a firm but genial leader with a common touch. Approaching a second decade in power, he looms over China like a stern Communist monarch. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/HaflFCd via IFTTT

Death Toll Rises as Russia Bombards Ukraine’s Cities for a Fourth Day

Prompted by the expanded strikes, European countries made plans to develop joint air defenses and to train Ukrainian soldiers on European Union soil. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/HkzZQ2B via IFTTT

As Immigration Issue Looms, Biden Officials Turn Eye to Latin America

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, just back from South America, met again with his Mexican counterpart. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bwPqreN via IFTTT

Inquiry on Trudeau Using Emergency Powers on Trucker Protests Begins

Lawyers for the Canadian government and opponents clashed on whether the government had been justified in using the powers during protests that paralyzed Ottawa last February. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/O6v2kLi via IFTTT

Bob Dylan’s “The Philosophy of Modern Song”: An Excerpt

In his first collection of writing since “Chronicles: Volume One,” Dylan takes on the songs that captivate and define us. Here are two excerpts from his new book. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/znatTpW via IFTTT

With Leaps and Bounds, Parkour Athletes Turn Off the Lights in Paris

As an energy crisis looms, nimble young activists are using superhero-like moves to switch off wasteful lights that stores leave on all night. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/a3G7nxU via IFTTT

Parkour Athletes Jump to Switch Off Wasteful Lights in Paris

Young athletes in French cities are practicing the sport of Parkour — which consists of running, climbing and jumping over urban obstacles — to turn off shop signs at night in an effort to fight light pollution. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/jMAbJOv via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

Western support for Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4EhRHVX via IFTTT

N.F.L. Week 6 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game

Kansas City and Buffalo get a long-awaited rematch of last season’s best N.F.L. game before the Eagles and Cowboys fight for the top of the N.F.C. East. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/izYUjZs via IFTTT

Germany Needs Coal to Replace Gas, So a Village Has to Go

The cutting of Russian gas supplies to Europe has led Germany to step up coal use, despite its goal to phase it out by 2030. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/nmxPN5w via IFTTT

After Rain Delay, Braves Beat Phillies in Game 2 of NLDS

Kyle Wright, Atlanta’s first 20-game winner since 2003, shut down Philadelphia’s offense over six innings. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/izsRXku via IFTTT

Young, Underground Reporters ‘Fight a Gun With a Pen’ in Myanmar

The Southeast Asian nation has seen a relentless crackdown on free expression, with a small literary magazine emerging as one of the few remaining independent media outlets. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vUidKwt via IFTTT

Draymond Green Won’t Be Suspended for Punching Jordan Poole

Green, the Golden State forward, punched guard Jordan Poole during a practice last week. The team decided that a fine, but no suspension, would be the best way to move forward. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/JCM40iO via IFTTT

Some Ukrainians Brace for Possibility of Russian Nuclear Strike

Fears of more severe retaliation grew after the attack on Russia’s sole bridge to Crimea. But U.S. officials have said they think the chances of Moscow using nuclear weapons are low. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/z3pkdv5 via IFTTT

The Cowboys and 49ers Pass Rushing Makes Their Quarterbacks Look Good

Dallas has won four straight games behind Cooper Rush, a five-year backup, and Jimmy Garoppolo has outperformed Trey Lance thanks mostly to their teams’ hulking defenses. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/0AxT9Ns via IFTTT

Gerrit Cole and Yankees Beat Guardians in Game 1 of ALDS

The Yankees showed no rust after five days off, cruising to a relatively easy win at home over Cleveland. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/8dzVyIL via IFTTT

Pressure Grows for West to Give Ukraine Air-Defense Systems

After Russia bombarded civilian targets, G7 leaders pledged “undeterred and steadfast” financial and military support for Kyiv. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/k0fyXYP via IFTTT

Hockey Canada C.E.O. and Board of Directors Resign Amid Controversy

Hockey Canada has been criticized for its handling of accusations of sexual assault by players, as major sponsors and the federal government demand change. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/pnZMCD3 via IFTTT

It’s Never Too Late to Pivot From N.F.L. Linebacker to Neurosurgeon

When Myron Rolle was cut from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he fell into a funk until his mother reminded him of his two childhood dreams: Play football, then become a neurosurgeon. It was time for Plan B. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/fwvhX0I via IFTTT

Forget Madden. The Hottest Game in the N.F.L. Is Chess.

Athletes, known for being gamers, often find ways to compete during their downtime. Football players who tackle chess are drawn to the mental challenge that runs against stereotypes in their sport. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/HQq1v38 via IFTTT

Russian forces targeted civilians in previous conflicts.

Russia’s attacks in Ukraine this week echo those of Moscow’s earlier military campaigns. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1eaX953 via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

Russia unleashes mass strikes on Ukrainian civilians. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/I1SVcG6 via IFTTT

简报:英国情报官员警告中国威胁;俄罗斯对乌克兰平民发动大规模袭击

拜登谴责俄罗斯袭击,中印呼吁立即缓和局势;朝鲜称正建造水下核武器发射井;美联储前主席伯南克等三名经济学家获诺贝尔经济学奖……这里是今日要闻。 from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/v7gNyz1 via IFTTT

British Official Stresses Threat From China Even Amid Russian Aggression

The head of Britain’s GCHQ spy agency warned that the West should not lose sight of the technological challenge from China as it deals with the immediate problem of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bPVZAm5 via IFTTT

Why Isn’t Aaron Judge Intentionally Walked More?

Intentional walks have fallen out of favor, but with every run in the postseason being precious, teams may be tempted to force a different Yankees batter to beat them. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ajWVfvG via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

Repercussions from an attack on the bridge between Crimea and Russia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/CP7XqTJ via IFTTT

Biden turns to lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis to deal with Putin’s nuclear threat.

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Landslides Leave at Least 22 Dead, and Dozens Missing in Venezuela

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Mets Season Ends With Wild-Card Loss to Padres

Stuck in the wild-card round despite 101 wins, the Mets had no answers for San Diego, which took two of three games to advance to a division series. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/ipuOtKy via IFTTT

What We Know About Putin’s Nuclear Threats in Ukraine War

Comments from President Biden last week raised the issue for the first time in decades. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dwA47IJ via IFTTT

Landslides Leave at Least 22 Dead, and Dozens Missing in Venezuela

The Venezuelan armed forces planned to deploy canines and drones to find missing residents and to deliver food and medicine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Slb7IAK via IFTTT

Book Excerpt: The Grandest Stage A History of the World Series

In his new book, Tyler Kepner digs into the history of the Fall Classic, including a look at unheralded players who stepped up for their teams at exactly the right time. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/42Y57Nm via IFTTT