DeSantis Sets Sights on Iowa, Hoping It Slingshots Him Past Trump

After his much-maligned Twitter rollout last week, Ron DeSantis is joining the campaign trail, making a play for evangelical voters in the first-in-the-nation nominating state.

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Iowa Building Collapse: 5 Still Missing

Two of the people were thought to still be inside the six-story apartment building in Davenport. More than a dozen people were escorted from the building on Sunday, and nine were rescued.

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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Has Dementia

The announcement by the Carter Center came just over three months after it said that Jimmy Carter, 98, had entered hospice care at the couple’s home in Plains, Ga.

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A Japanese Pearl Farm Shows Nature’s Artistic Process

A visit to the Mikimoto Tatoku Pearl Farm where the culturing process was developed 130 years ago.

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DeSantis, Wading Into Debt-Ceiling Fight, Puts Pressure on Trump

So far, Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy are the only Republican presidential contenders to weigh in on the recent deal in Washington — but others could yet join them.

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Prosecutor Recounts Day Turned Deadly in a Pittsburgh Synagogue

The Justice Department is seeking the death penalty for Robert Bowers, the man accused of killing 11 people in 2018.

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For Freeman Vines, Guitar Making Is a Way of Life

“To somebody else, it’s just some wood glued together,” Freeman Vines, 80, said. “To me, it’s something else.”

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Texas Lawmakers Pass Ban on D.E.I. Programs at State Universities

It’s the latest state to defund diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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Laying ‘Succession’ to Rest: Pain Sponges, Heels of Bread and Eldest Boys

As HBO’s hit series comes to a close, was everything foretold in Episode 1?

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Supreme Court Could Consider Virginia High School’s Admissions

The justices will soon rule on race-conscious admissions plans at Harvard and U.N.C. A new appeals court case asks whether schools can use race-neutral tools to achieve racial diversity.

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Piano Maestro David Dubal Dreams Up Video Games and Superheroes

David Dubal, Renaissance man, aims to save the world of art with a game that teaches piano. First, he’ll have to get a computer.

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Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC

Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.

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French Open: Ukraine’s Kostyuk Booed After No Handshake With Belarusian Sabalenka

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine had the crowd on her side initially, but then was booed after she did not shake hands with Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus after losing to her in straight sets.

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What to Do in New York in June

Summer is just around the corner. We’ll help you navigate all the city has to offer — with some help from New York-based experts.

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Some Canadian Indigenous See Hudson’s Bay Building as Hollow Gift

The company chartered centuries ago to found the colony that became part of Canada last year gave a building to the Indigenous that is heavy in symbolism. The move is being criticized by some as hollow.

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​Tennessee Drag Law Sows Fear Among Performers Ahead of Pride Month

A judge is expected to rule as soon as this week on whether the new law banning “adult cabaret” in front of children is constitutional.

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Richard Revesz and His Agency Are Remaking the Pollution Fight

Richard Revesz is changing the way the government calculates the cost and benefits of regulation, with far-reaching implications for climate change.

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‘Stealth Wealth’ and Bare Feet: How Power Dresses on ‘Succession’

The show’s costume designer, Michelle Matland, explained why she always starts “at the bottom.”

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Want to Be an Artist? You’re in Luck. This One Is Selling His Practice.

Darren Bader is looking to cap a two-decade artistic career by selling something valuable. Not the witty and poetic sculpture he’s known for, but his own name.

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How Geena Davis Continues to Tackle Gender Bias in Hollywood

When it comes to quantifying bias in popular entertainment, the Academy Award winner’s in a league of her own.

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Cannes Winners 2023: ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Wins the Palme d’Or

The French filmmaker Justine Triet becomes the third woman to win the top honor at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Remembering Martin Amis

The Times critics Dwight Garner and Jason Zinoman celebrate the life and work of the great British novelist and literary critic, who died last week.

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Viva Las Vegas? A History of Oakland Athletics Stadium Moves

From faking a rainout at a World Series game to a possum in a television booth, the Athletics have rarely been happy at home. Will Las Vegas be the answer?

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Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, May 20-26

Were you “blocked” from reaching Queen Bee?

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Winnie the Pooh ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ Book Draws Parents’ Ire

The Dallas school district apologized for not providing guidance to parents when it sent students home with a book that teaches how to respond to dangerous situations at school.

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Berlin Police Investigate Roger Waters Over Nazi-Style Uniform

Mr. Waters, a founder of Pink Floyd, who has long been critical of Israel, has worn similar clothing in the past when playing songs from Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall.”

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How Extreme Heat Causes Cascading Crises

Power grids and hospitals can be overwhelmed, but there are fixes.

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Dortmund, Bayern Munich and the Chance of a Lifetime

A Dortmund victory on Saturday will end Bayern Munich’s streak of 10 straight titles. The prospect of a new champion should be a cause of celebration beyond a single city.

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How a Default Could Unfold

Here’s a look at what markets are expecting and planning for, and how a default might happen.

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Best Memorial Day Recipes

Ribs, pasta salad, coleslaw and more recipes to kick off summer. Here’s what to make for picnics, barbecues and gatherings this long weekend.

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Congress Can Impose an Ethics Code if the Supreme Court Won’t

That would help foster a culture of accountability and transparency for a small group of powerful officials who have long avoided both.

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The Fight to Define Extremism

Conversations with two lawmakers reveal how the parties regard, and exploit, the other side when it comes to questions of extremism.

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Supreme Court Rules That States Are Not Entitled to Windfalls in Tax Disputes

In a unanimous decision, the justices sided with a 94-year-old woman who got nothing when the state sold her condominium to recoup unpaid taxes.

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This Tenement Building’s History Involved a Gilded Age Con Artist

Documenting the history of an East Village tenement whose original owner preyed on immigrants during New York’s Gilded Age.

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What College Students Need Is a Taste of the Monk’s Life

Universities should be more like monasteries.

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What Has Trump Cost American Christianity?

The death of Tim Keller is a chance to ponder his faith’s Trump-era path.

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‘Never a Reason to Take Off Your Socks’: A Flight Attendant’s 12 Etiquette Rules

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This Barber’s Clientele Includes Draymond Green and Other Celebrities

These self-proclaimed “architects of swag” work closely with celebrities, post regularly on Instagram and earn six figures, taking what can be a monotonous job to new levels.

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A Paralyzed Man Can Walk Naturally Again With Brain and Spine Implants

By Oliver Whang from NYT Science https://ift.tt/RxoAyvf

He’s Not Dead Yet

By Rich Lowry from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/67rPx4k

Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Poem Restricted by Florida School

A grade school in Miami-Dade County said “The Hill We Climb,” which Ms. Gorman read at President Biden’s inauguration in 2021, was “better suited” for older students after a parent complained about it.

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Audiences Are Coming Back to Orchestras After a ‘Scary’ Fall

“It seemed like a switch flipped right before Thanksgiving,” the leader of the Chicago Symphony said.

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What the Colorado River Deal Means for California

The plan would “mean new reductions for California,” says the New York Times reporter Christopher Flavelle.

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Sex Abuse in Catholic Church: Over 1,900 Minors Abused in Illinois, State Says

By Ruth Graham from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ywKSj6W

The Castle Where Future Queens Drop the Royal Act

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How BayouWear Came to Represent New Orleans Style

The colorful prints of BayouWear, born at a New Orleans jazz festival, reflect the city itself.

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Sought Out by Science, and Then Forgotten

By Jennie Erin Smith and Charlie Cordero from NYT Science https://ift.tt/hSqHYeB

He Freed an Innocent Man From Prison. It Ruined His Life.

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Airlines and F.A.A. Try to Head Off Summer Travel Meltdowns

Having angered travelers and lawmakers, airline executives and aviation officials said they were reducing flights, hiring staff and making other changes to avoid disruptions this summer.

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Dallas Attracts a Flock of Luxury Restaurants

The city’s booming economy is attracting a flock of luxury restaurants from other cities. Is that a good thing for local cuisine?

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Meta Fined $1.3 Billion for Violating E.U. Data Privacy Rules

By Adam Satariano from NYT Business https://ift.tt/okbVzqK

Ron DeSantis’s Takeover of a Progressive College

What Michelle Goldberg saw in Florida.

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A Breakthrough Deal to Keep the Colorado River From Going Dry, for Now

By Christopher Flavelle from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/sEot5Oy

Essential Neil Gaiman and A.I. Book Freakout

Where to start with one of today’s most prolific and beloved fantasy writers, and the robot who wrote a murder mystery.

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China Bans Some Chip Sales of Micron, the US Company

Many analysts see the move as retaliation for Washington’s efforts to cut off China’s access to high-end chips.

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Biden and McCarthy Set to Resume Negotiations on Debt Limit

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A Vanished Bird Might Live On, or Not. The Video Is Grainy.

Scientists say they’ve compiled evidence showing that the ivory-billed woodpecker, a kind of Holy Grail for American birders, still exists.

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What Number Comes Next? The On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences Knows.

The “mathematical equivalent to the FBI’s voluminous fingerprint files” turns 50 this year, with 362,765 entries (and counting).

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What Christian Nationalism Has Done to My State and My Faith Is a Sin

By Susan Stubson from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/fj0bSgN

What to Know About Rising Seas

Around the world, tens of millions could lose their homes in the coming decades. Planning is the key to protecting them.

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Why Is Inflation So Stubborn? Cars Are Part of the Answer.

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Expert Picks: Who Will Win the 2023 Preakness Stakes?

Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert look at the contenders for the 148th Preakness Stakes.

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In Flood-Stricken Area of Italy, Residents Fear This Won’t Be the Last of It

Flooding upended tens of thousands of lives this week in Emilia-Romagna, a region that has also experienced drought in recent years.

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Classical Crescendo

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Fierce Competition and Lychee Martinis at an Underground Mahjong Club

For the Chinatown architectural firm Food New York, the fast-paced tile game offers a chance to find more seats at more tables for the city’s creative scene.

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A University Fired 2 Employees for Including Their Pronouns in Emails

By Liam Stack from NYT New York https://ift.tt/LelK1nX

Tensions Flare in Georgia as Direct Flights Resume With Russia

Moscow also eased visa requirements for Georgians. But its actions have stirred fears in Georgia, which was invaded by Russia in 2008.

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Century 21 Reopens as Century 21 NYC

The department store reopened in Lower Manhattan less than three years after closing all of its locations. For some, it had felt like an eternity.

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Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills Are About Humiliation

Restrooms have long been porcelain crucibles for our fears and anxieties, which is why the right knows they are good sites for humiliating trans people.

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The Miami Heat’s Undrafted Players Are Their Secret Weapon

The Miami Heat have nine undrafted players — more than any other N.B.A. team. “When you’re in that position,” one player said, “you’re willing to do anything.”

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Trump Ally Could Face Perjury Charge if He Doesn’t Cooperate With D.A.

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Supreme Court Rules Against Andy Warhol in Copyright Case

By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/gjSNoiR

Sam Zell, 81, Tycoon Whose Big Newspaper Venture Went Bust, Dies

With a fortune made in real estate, he went into the media business in a landmark leveraged buyout of the Tribune Company in 2007. Bankruptcy ensued.

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‘Digital Twin’ of the Titanic Shows the Shipwreck in Stunning Detail

By April Rubin from NYT Science https://ift.tt/TR3lHmc

Desert Monoliths Reveal Stone Age Architectural Blueprints

Engravings found in Jordan and Saudi Arabia appeared to match nearby ancient megastructures known as desert kites as seen from above.

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F.B.I. Revokes Security Clearances of 3 Agents Over Jan. 6 Issues

By Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tS39Fhz

Interested in Polyamory? Check Out These Places

By Valeriya Safronova from NYT Style https://ift.tt/zNpDXEs

Heat Will Likely Soar to Record Levels in Next 5 Years, WMO Says

The World Meteorological Organization forecast “far-reaching repercussions for health, food security, water management and the environment.”

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Legalizing Marijuana Is a Big Mistake

By Ross Douthat from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/5gvzr37

How Do You Actually Help a Suicidal Teen?

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Supreme Court Won’t Block Illinois Laws on High-Powered Rifles

The justices struck down a New York gun control law last year, announcing a new test to evaluate the constitutionality of such measures.

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The Lies Mothers Tell Themselves and Their Children

By Elise Loehnen from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/42wIWQ7

How Biden Blew It on the Debt Ceiling

Doesn’t anyone here know how to play this game?

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Would You Buy Celebrity Trial Merchandise?

Modern legal spectacles are now must-see entertainment — and the inspiration for a growing (if not niche) type of merchandise.

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I’m a Breast Cancer Surgeon. Here’s What I Think of the New Screening Guidelines.

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Can Reparations Bring Black Residents Back to San Francisco?

San Francisco has proposed the nation’s most ambitious reparations plan, including $5 million cash payments and housing aid that aims to bring people back.

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Turkey’s Opposition Struggles to Make Up Ground as Runoff Nears

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks likely to take most of the votes that went to an ultranationalist candidate eliminated in the first round.

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How a Few Stories of Regret Fuel the Push to Restrict Gender Transition Care

By Maggie Astor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5iBznFl

How to Transition From Spring to Summer Fashion

The key? Don’t worry about following rules.

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Alan Ruck Is Ready to Leave the Roy Family

By Finn Cohen from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/WGNgBm4

You Can Ignore the Bridezilla in the Breakroom

By Roxane Gay from NYT Business https://ift.tt/UOFT6jH

After Decades of Drinks and Laughs, Is It Last Call at the Friars Club?

The New York headquarters of the legendary entertainment fraternity is facing the threat of foreclosure as its leaders look for a buyer willing to help keep the party going.

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What Chicago’s New Mayor Says About the City’s Biggest Challenges

Brandon Johnson, a progressive Democrat, explains how he plans to manage the nation’s third-largest city in a complicated moment.

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U.S.-Made Technology Is Flowing to Russian Airlines, Despite Sanctions

By Ana Swanson and Niraj Chokshi from NYT Business https://ift.tt/5K6P4a3

Inside the Last Old-School Seltzer Shop in New York

By Corey Kilgannon and Juan Arredondo from NYT New York https://ift.tt/7Kwh4nX

Turkey’s Election: What You Need to Know

By Cora Engelbrecht, Ben Hubbard and Gulsin Harman from NYT World https://ift.tt/IKuw6OZ

Pulitzer Winners

Hua Hsu, author of the memoir “Stay True,” and Hernan Diaz, author of the novel “Trust,” discuss their books and their reactions to winning the Pulitzer Prize.

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How a Military Base’s New Name Honors a Military Spouse and Mother

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5 Moments That Defined Trump’s Record on Immigration

Donald. J. Trump made the border a central focus of his 2016 campaign. As president, he relied on cruelty and fear to deter migrants from the United States.

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Brief Rocket Fire Disrupts Gaza Cease-Fire. How Long Can the Truce Last?

Another violent escalation in Gaza ended in another cease-fire. But it did not completely halt the rocket fire and the region’s instability means the next conflagration is never far away.

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Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended for Possible New Gun Video

Morant, the star Memphis Grizzlies guard, was first suspended in March after he flashed a gun during an Instagram Live video.

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An Erdogan Loss in Turkey Would Stir Relief in the West and Anxiety in Moscow

By Steven Erlanger and Anatoly Kurmanaev from NYT World https://ift.tt/Dl8tGnm

The Florida Man of Formula 1

Logan Sargeant is F1’s first full-time American driver since 2007. Can his sport make the leap from Monte Carlo to Miami with its soul intact?

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What Gustavo Dudamel’s Recordings Reveal About His Conducting

The discography of the New York Philharmonic’s future music director suggests that he is an often agreeable maestro with a lot of work still to do.

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We’re Asking the Wrong Questions About the Trump Town Hall

By Bill Sammon from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/zROsZlG

Today’s Wordle Review: May 13, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Turkey’s President Amassed Power. He Could Still Lose This Election.

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Clarence Thomas Can’t Undermine the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court Fast Enough

By Jamelle Bouie from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/yinxG7E

Hodding Carter III, Crusading Editor and Jimmy Carter Aide, Dies at 88

As a journalist in Mississippi, he championed civil rights. He later became the face of the U.S. government during the Iranian hostage crisis.

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Will Texas Blow Up Its Energy Miracle to Bolster Fossil Fuels?

Legislators are moving to erect barriers to clean energy development while providing incentives for fossil fuels.

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Saturn Adds 62 More Moons to Its Count

If all the objects are recognized by scientific authorities, the ringed giant world will have 145 moons in its orbit.

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Ex-ByteDance Executive Accuses TikTok Parent Company of ‘Lawlessness’

The former executive sued ByteDance, which owns TikTok, for wrongful termination and accused the company of lifting content from rivals and “supreme access” by the Chinese Communist Party.

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Onstage in Brooklyn, ‘Monsoon Wedding’ Tries to Capture the Film’s Spirit

Mira Nair’s long-gestating musical, based on her 2001 hit indie film, arrives at St. Ann’s Warehouse.

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Daniel Penny Surrenders to Face Charges in Subway Killing of Jordan Neely

By Hurubie Meko and Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT New York https://ift.tt/LdwQ38i

What to Know About Prince Harry’s Lawsuits Against the British Tabloids

Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has three ongoing lawsuits against newspapers. One of the cases went to trial this week and involves accusations of phone hacking.

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3 Asparagus Recipes to Cook This Season

Put those gorgeous stalks to work in a creamy pasta, a filling grain bowl and a bright, beautiful soup from Melissa Clark.

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A Swiss Village Is Warned to Flee Its Shifting Mountainside

By Christopher F. Schuetze from NYT World https://ift.tt/1TXfOMR

Supreme Court Upholds California Law on Humane Treatment of Pigs

The court ruled that the measure did not violate constitutional limits on state laws that affect conduct beyond the state’s borders.

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How MTV Broke News for a Generation

MTV News bridged a gap between news and pop culture without talking down to its young audience. As it prepares to shut down, Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, Sway Calloway and others reflect on its legacy.

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Why Are There So Many Asian American Women Named Connie?

By Connie Wang from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2yrK5WH

George Santos: An Accused Con Man Who Happened to Trade in Politics

By Nicholas Fandos from NYT New York https://ift.tt/uzgvad6

A Guilty Ex-President

By David French from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/lsj9c28

Graduates Are Now Paying Graphic Designers to Decorate Their Caps

Decorating mortarboards has long been a tradition. Graduates who would rather outsource the task can now hire designers to do it.

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How Might the Government Avoid Default? Biden Offers Clues.

By Jim Tankersley from NYT Business https://ift.tt/hRkBGfI

Militants Fire Rockets Into Israel From Gaza, Responding to Airstrikes

Almost 300 rockets were fired toward Israel after the Israeli air force struck against what it described as rocket-launching squads and sites belonging to the Islamic Jihad militant group in Gaza.

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Kiel-Qingdao Sister City Plan Stalled Amid German Wariness of China

The German port of Kiel and the Chinese port of Qingdao have a lot of things in common. Unfortunately, submarines are among them.

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The Women Who Are Giving Dating Apps the Summer Off

By Gina Cherelus from NYT Style https://ift.tt/RfpQ3Ju

The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia

By Katie Engelhart from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/dH4zb5h

Senate Democrats Seek Accounting of Gifts to Thomas and Other Justices

In a new letter, Democrats on the Judiciary Committee asked Harlan Crow, a billionaire with extensive ties to Justice Clarence Thomas, to provide a list of any benefits he provided.

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This Trinidadian Saltfish Recipe Unites Three Generations of Mothers

For one family, buljol carries many lessons from the past.

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Nancy Mace, a ‘Caucus of One’ in the G.O.P., Says She’s Trying to Change Her Party

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZhL2EVn

Today’s Wordle Review: May 9, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

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Why Do American Diners Have Such a Limited Palate for Textures?

By Ligaya Mishan and Esther Choi from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/ZOKlEnp

‘Catastrophic’ Congo Flooding Kills More Than 400 People

Days after the flooding began, survivors are still pulling victims from the rubble and mud, and thousands have been left homeless. More rain is likely in the coming days.

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Book Review: ‘The Making of Another Modern Motion Picture Masterpiece,’ by Tom Hanks

Whimsically chronicling the creation of a Marvel-style movie, “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece” sags under a deluge of detail.

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A Philosopher and a Slaver, but No Longer a Name on a Library

By Ed O’Loughlin from NYT World https://ift.tt/WTu7c50

Price to Plug Old Wells in Gulf of Mexico? $30 Billion, Study Says.

There are roughly 14,000 old, unplugged wells in the gulf that are at risk of springing leaks or causing environmental damage, researchers found.

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At Churchill Downs, Humans Failed the Horses Again

By Joe Drape from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/5om2fjH

Why Biden Should Not Negotiate With Kevin McCarthy on the Debt Ceiling

The 2023 debt ceiling crisis seems much more dangerous the ones Obama dealt with when I worked in the West Wing.

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A Senior Tradition You Might Not Know About

By Christopher Barnard from NYT Style https://ift.tt/CXuVmvi

War of the Hats: Coronation vs. Kentucky Derby

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At Least 7 Killed After Driver Plows Car Into Group in Texas

The driver of a Range Rover barreled into a crowd of migrants in Brownsville, Texas, an official said. It was unclear if the crash had been accidental or deliberate.

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Inside the Delirious Rise of ‘Superfake’ Handbags

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Did China Help Vancouver’s Mayor Win Election?

Ken Sim, Vancouver’s first mayor of Chinese descent, rejects claims of Chinese interference and says his landslide win was due to his tireless campaigning and more appealing policies.

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The Unexpected Women Blocking South Carolina’s Near-Total Abortion Ban

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