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Affichage des articles du avril 23, 2023

Ticketmaster Finds Itself in a Royal Mess Over Coronation Concert

Some British residents said they received misleading emails suggesting they had secured free tickets to the concert for the coronation of King Charles III at Windsor Castle. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Nw1JF4y via IFTTT

‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Arrives

The books we read when we’re young help shape the adults we become in ways we don’t always grasp. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/TpzrRZe via IFTTT

A Once-Promising Green Energy Technology Hits a Roadblock

Tidal power turbines operating on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia were suspended after the company running them was unable to get a permit to continue testing. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/C5eMwBX via IFTTT

Under the Hollywood Spotlight, a Fading Welsh Town Is Reborn

A former industrial hub, Wrexham had long been in decline. Now, it’s reviving as the globally famous star of a reality series about its once forlorn soccer team’s rejuvenation. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/DZHkCIT via IFTTT

Back Then, Baby Galaxies. Next, a Super-Mega Galactic Cluster?

The Webb telescope has spotted some of the oldest known collections of stars. They may have a very bright future. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/tHv0aOe via IFTTT

He Lost His Legs in the War in Ukraine, but Not His Will to Run

Artem Moroz survived an attack on his unit, but he was not sure he would stand again. Then a movie about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing inspired a new goal. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/uvcI8ed via IFTTT

War Court Proceedings Stream to Guantánamo From a Secret Chamber in Virginia

The tribunals were intentionally set up offshore. Now, increasingly, military judges are hearing testimony and arguments from a classified annex. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/uCOq8mY via IFTTT

Germans Protect Memorials to Soviet Troops Who Defeated Nazis

Such monuments have been toppled across Eastern Europe, particularly since Russia invaded Ukraine. But in Germany, they are seen as a way to honor Nazi victims and grapple with history. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/fM3zGb7 via IFTTT

What We Learned From Round 1 of the N.F.L. Draft

The Carolina Panthers surprised no one by selecting Bryce Young of Alabama. The Houston Texans began building their future. And a highly regarded quarterback wasn’t chosen at all. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/Px2FTCK via IFTTT

Pope Returns to Hungary, to Delight of Viktor Orban

Francis wants to “re-embrace” Hungarian Christians, but some worry the visit gives political cover to the country’s leader, who is on the opposite side of nearly every issue important to the pontiff. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/v1em8UH via IFTTT

The Fight Over the Debt Limit

House Republicans are putting the economy at risk to push spending cuts. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4i6thVb via IFTTT

China’s Xi and Ukraine’s Zelensky Hold Talks

Volodymyr Zelensky has urged discussions with Xi Jinping since the Russian invasion, but in its official account of the phone call, China left out two words: “Russia” and “war.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/y3i71wJ via IFTTT

Their Reputations Precede Them. And That’s the Problem.

When an athlete breaks the rules of the game, he or she may be judged on much more than that single act. Call it the Draymond Green Effect. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/WtmBYE9 via IFTTT

President of South Korea Sings ‘American Pie’ at State Dinner

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea put on a show at the White House after a bit of coaxing from President Biden. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/yXarfWU via IFTTT

NFL Draft 2023: How to Watch and What to Know

Who will be taken at No. 1 overall? Which teams will come out ahead? And, in a 32-team league, why are there only 31 picks in the first round? from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/H3gjuJB via IFTTT

What Soledar’s Salt, Lost in the Fight for Bakhmut, Means to Ukraine

Soledar, crushed in Russia’s long assault on Bakhmut, was only a little town. But its salt is a national staple, and a matter of pride. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Hr2ABF9 via IFTTT

Your Thursday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/nHJ3Mcv via IFTTT

Singapore Hangs Man for Conspiring to Traffic 2 Pounds of Cannabis

Human rights groups called the punishment far too severe and raised questions about due process. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ZFOR298 via IFTTT

Will Georgia’s Jalen Carter Still Be a Top N.F.L. Draft Pick?

After pleading no contest to two misdemeanor charges for his role in a fatal car crash, the defensive lineman has become one of the most inscrutable prospects in Thursday’s draft. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/bVCKLtO via IFTTT

Your Wednesday Briefing

Joe Biden’s bid for re-election. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/IoNBY3i via IFTTT

Adam Silver Defends N.B.A.’s Miles Bridges Suspension

Miles Bridges, the former Hornets forward, was credited 20 games toward a suspension for domestic violence. Silver said he felt the move seemed fair since Bridges had not played this season. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/VbgkdOm via IFTTT

Russia’s Lavrov Hints at Possible Prisoner Swap for Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

The channel to discuss detained American and Russian citizens, created in 2021, remains open, Sergey V. Lavrov said. But, he added, publicity ‘will only complicate the process.’ from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/K58qRTk via IFTTT

A grain glut leaves some Eastern European countries caught between solidarity with Ukraine and survival.

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Why the Japan and South Korea Détente Is Crucial to Biden’s Asia Ambitions

The animosity between South Korea and Japan has long been a weak link in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. President Biden is likely to urge more steps toward a thaw during meetings this week. from NYT > World News https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/world/asia/japan-korea-us-biden.html via IFTTT

Opposition Leader Says He Left Venezuela After Being Threatened

Juan Guaidó said he crossed the border into Colombia and hours later was put on a plane to the United States. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Gi9TFrK via IFTTT

These Countries Lined Up to Help Ukraine. Now Their Farmers Are Angry.

A grain deal that got Ukrainian exports moving and eased a global food crisis is now fueling protests in Romania and among other staunch supporters of Kyiv. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dZ81hLl via IFTTT

After Celebrating Tragedy, the N.F.L. Draft Looks to Change Its Tone

Criticism of the fascination with players’ bodies and the focus on tragic family histories has the league and its broadcast partners rethinking the draft. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2MPCHRx via IFTTT

Russian-Led U.N. Meeting on Peace Draws West’s Accusations of Hypocrisy

Taking advantage of its turn as president of the Security Council, Moscow sent Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov to preside over a session on peace and diplomacy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xihNuW9 via IFTTT

How Strong Is the Economy?

The answer depends on how you measure success. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/fJH7crV via IFTTT

The Grandmaster Plan to Turn Hordes of Kids Into Chess Fanatics

Pandemic boredom and a Netflix mini-series, “The Queen’s Gambit,” played a part. But Chess.com was also plotting its own moves. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/TPVhaIH via IFTTT

Coloring History’s Gray Areas, With Strong Moral Outrage

Éric Vuillard writes short historical narratives known for their irony. His latest, “An Honorable Exit,” delves into France’s defeat in the First Indochina War. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/elHSGsI via IFTTT

Barlocco Island in Scotland Listed for $180,000

Reaching Barlocco Island is challenging, and staying there for any length of time even more so. Still, dozens are vying for the 25 acres of nature. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/h3XMPdv via IFTTT

Sifan Hassan Wins London Marathon in Stunning Comeback

Hassan, an Olympic champion running her first marathon after training during Ramadan, came from behind to beat an elite field. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/iba09yG via IFTTT

Baseball Has Changed

One month into the baseball season, new rules have already had an impact on the game. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/oQ4v159 via IFTTT

High-Ranking Election Official Is Killed in Myanmar

A rebel group has claimed responsibility for the attack on an official for the military junta, which comes amid cascading violence on both sides. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5hQcb9G via IFTTT

‘I Cry Quietly’: A Soldier Describes the Toll of Russia’s War

For Valentyn, a Ukrainian soldier in the Donetsk region, the war’s death toll is more than a statistic. He is tasked with moving wounded troops — and dead bodies — away from the front lines, often under Russian fire. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vXi8wLp via IFTTT

Ceuta F.C.: A European Team That Calls Africa Home

A.D. Ceuta, one of only two European soccer clubs based on the African continent, sees itself as a unifying force at a cultural crossroads. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/4CPlDZ3 via IFTTT

Leonardo’s Ferry Left High and Dry by Global Warming and Red Tape

A ferry used to traverse the banks of the Adda River, in northern Italy, but drought and an abundance of bureaucracy has closed it down. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/21AgIQX via IFTTT