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Affichage des articles du décembre 25, 2022

Georgia Beats Ohio State in Semifinal on Last-Minute Touchdown

Georgia scored in the final minute of the game, and Ohio State missed a field goal in the first minute of 2023. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/LpyR5Cj via IFTTT

In Bucha, a Final Rampage Served as a Coda to a Month of Atrocities

Hours before Russian troops began withdrawing from the suburban town, a Russian soldier left a trail of blood and devastated lives in a last paroxysm of violence. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/yYf0p8m via IFTTT

Pope Benedict’s Life in Pictures

Here are a selection of images from Benedict’s long life. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/spgH4NU via IFTTT

The Best Runs You Took in 2022

Your most memorable runs of the year included finally hitting the pavement after having a baby, healing from grief, committing to love and committing to your very first run. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/CwDJkrj via IFTTT

Attack on Oil Workers in Eastern Syria Kills at Least 10

No group claimed responsibility for the assault on a bus convoy. But Islamic State militants remain active in parts of Syria and have increased attacks in the area, which is government-controlled. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xPCljUi via IFTTT

Zelensky Signs Controversial News Media Regulation

Lawmakers who passed the bill said it would help meet European Union conditions for membership, but journalists have denounced it as a move toward censorship. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xunabtG via IFTTT

Mikaela Shiffrin Has Moved On From Beijing and Moved Closer to History

Only two victories behind Lindsey Vonn’s women’s record for career World Cup victories, Mikaela Shiffrin is also in reach of the all-time record of 86. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/aBxlH2f via IFTTT

All Glory to the Hypnotoad, TCU’s Meme Mascot

Officially, the Texas Christian University mascot is the Horned Frog. But the team’s real hero is the Hypnotoad, a “Futurama” gag of mesmerizing power. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/0RqDdp2 via IFTTT

A Cop Called Coco, an Actor Named Mani, a Quebecer Exploring Quebec

When Mani Soleymanlou began acting, he was offered roles as stereotypical outsiders. That he now stars as a cop named Coco is indicative of broader shifts in a changing Quebec. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/a3pLePY via IFTTT

Sedona Prince Has a Good Feeling About the Next Era

For many, the basketball player’s TikTok was a before-and-after marker of how society talks about modern women’s sports. For Prince, there’s much to celebrate, more to be done and a W.N.B.A. roster spot to secure. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/CP4ZcFl via IFTTT

A Town-by-Town Battle to Sell Americans on Renewable Energy

In the fight against climate change, national goals are facing local resistance. One county scheduled 19 nights of meetings to debate one wind farm. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/R6aOCSQ via IFTTT

Aung San Suu Kyi Trial in Myanmar Nears End

The prosecution of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has drawn international condemnation. A military court has sentenced her to 33 years in total. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/aXsqT1z via IFTTT

100 Years Since the Birth of the Soviet Union, in Pictures

It is the disintegration of the U.S.S.R. that President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia says he wants to remedy by waging war against Ukraine; it is the legacy of Moscow’s dominance that Ukrainians hope to free themselves of by defeating Moscow. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1MoWlVF via IFTTT

Aung San Suu Kyi Trial in Myanmar Nears End

The prosecution of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has drawn international condemnation. The latest set of corruption charges could put her in prison for the rest of her life. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dLDGng7 via IFTTT

Pelé, a Name That Became Shorthand for Perfection

The best gauge of what Pelé meant to soccer is that he was synonymous with excellence even before people saw him play. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/jV4ARhv via IFTTT

China Covid: U.S. Testing Rule Meets a Collective Shrug

The U.S. travel rule drew a muted response in a country grappling with outbreaks and where mass, regular Covid testing was up until recently a daily reality for many millions of people. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/kZ0Ka7z via IFTTT

36 Hours in Essaouira: Things to Do and See

With camels roaming the beaches, centuries-old city walls and abundant art galleries, Essaouira is coastal Morocco at its most picturesque. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ikaP95S via IFTTT

Exxon Mobil Sues to Try to Block EU Windfall Tax

European subsidiaries of the American oil giant filed a lawsuit with a European Union court seeking to stop the tax, which Exxon Mobil said could cost it billions of dollars. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/wcxYZBH via IFTTT

Ukraine gives an optimistic update on its power grid, but concern grows about coming holidays.

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Your Thursday Briefing

New requirements for passengers coming from China. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/X2ZHo0B via IFTTT

N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game

Can the Jaguars keep the Titans from the A.F.C. South title? Can the Bills outscore the Bengals? Will anyone win the N.F.C. South? The N.F.L. is edging closer to having answers to regular season queries. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/T0CcJ5q via IFTTT

Ashleigh Barty Is Comfortable in a Life Outside Tennis

Barty retired from the sport at age 25 while ranked No. 1, but she says she has “slipped quite seamlessly into this life that’s just like everyone else.” from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/pkmqXRZ via IFTTT

China’s New Covid Chapter

The end of the country’s restrictions has exposed two major vulnerabilities. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/wM2c9jJ via IFTTT

What Does It Take to Become the No. 1 Lumberjack?

For Jason Lentz, being a world-class competitive lumberjack was fated in his family tree. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/0d329Jm via IFTTT

U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some officials have become convinced that Iran and Russia are building a new alliance of convenience. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/DJRlPux via IFTTT

Wild and Wilde: At Celebrity Cemetery, Nature Takes on Starring Role

Père-Lachaise in Paris, whose tombs of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf and many other artistic icons have made it a popular tourist draw, has become a haven for wildlife, too. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/jWt5Jzk via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

China’s medical system is buckling under the strain of thousands of Covid infections. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4L2tUKl via IFTTT

Nets Cut the Drama and Rekindle Championship Hopes

Kevin Durant’s trade request, a coaching change and Kyrie Irving’s suspension made the Nets look destined for another season of disappointment. Now, they’re the hottest team in the Eastern Conference. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/WdaZuT6 via IFTTT

You’re Going to Need a Smaller Boat: Island Hopping in the Grenadines

Forget about flying if you want to visit many of these stunning specks of land sprinkled across the Caribbean. Hop on a sailboat or a ferry, or you can always swim. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/wsJbNpm via IFTTT

Far From the World Cup, the Essence of Argentine Soccer Expands its Reach

The “potrero” circuit around Buenos Aires recalls the game’s early, rawer beginnings with a gifted style of play the country has become known for. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/PBDm8Zs via IFTTT

Ukraine is offering Russian soldiers detailed instructions on how to surrender to its drones.

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Epidemics That Weren’t: How Countries Shut Down Recent Outbreaks

Some of the most fragile health systems in the world can teach us ways to respond to public health threats early and effectively. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/CpZx9gX via IFTTT

Your Tuesday Briefing

Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/QS1tCdK via IFTTT

Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries Gets Back to Her Long-Term Goals

For the bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, finally being free of stressing over her citizenship has meant trying to figure out how to “start a family and then also continue the career path.” from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/D4ZY6HN via IFTTT

What You Read

Today we’re looking back on the stories you read, shared and spent the most time with. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/0C3S7D6 via IFTTT

Motorsports Is Looking for the Next Danica Patrick. And the One After That.

Despite a push for greater diversity, female drivers remain a rarity in top racing series like Formula 1, NASCAR and IndyCar. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/JSgMXnQ via IFTTT

With Record Military Incursions, China Warns Taiwan and U.S.

Taiwan said China sent 71 military aircraft near the island days after President Biden bolstered U.S. support for Taiwan. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/gEbWY1a via IFTTT

North Korean Drones Breach Border, Triggering Alarms in South

South Korean war planes fired warning shots, while the authorities briefly prohibited commercial planes from taking off at two international airports near Seoul. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Y3k4HEf via IFTTT

Your Monday Briefing

A special edition looking back at 2022. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Dnwt67Q via IFTTT

Covid Is Spreading Rapidly in China, New Signs Suggest

Even as official figures from the central government remain low, regional numbers point to explosive outbreaks and overstretched health care systems. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/t7iSrcg via IFTTT

St. Peter’s Came Out of Nowhere in March. Where Are the Players Now?

A stunning run by St. Peter’s to the quarterfinals of the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament changed the trajectory of the basketball careers of its coach and players. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/vRECrfp via IFTTT

At Least 10 Killed in Kherson Shelling, Fueling Anger Over Christmas Strikes

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had urged vigilance after the military noted the presence of Russian ships carrying cruise missiles in the Black Sea. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/QdGS3L2 via IFTTT

Air-Raid Sirens Sound Across Ukraine on Christmas Morning

The alert was lifted in most areas after about two hours. The authorities in Ukraine had warned for days that Russia planned another wave of missile attacks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Lausmcp via IFTTT

Christmas in Ukraine: Flickering Lights, Patriotic Trees and Hope for Peace

One town is protecting a statue of St. Nick with sandbags, another is putting its Christmas tree underground and others are cranking up noisy generators to keep the holiday spirit alive. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ADYjLKX via IFTTT