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China to propose sweeping security law in Hong Kong After nearly a year of violent protests in Hong Kong, Chinese lawmakers on Friday are set to pass sweeping national security laws that threaten the autonomy of the semi-autonomous region, attracting the ire of the United      New Orleans Saints signing ex-Pittsburgh Steelers LB Anthony Chickillo Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo is signing a short-term contract with the New Orleans Saints.   More than 80 killed as Cyclone Amphan moves through India Officials in India said Thursday that more than 80 people have died in West Bengal state and Bangladesh after Cyclone Amphan made landfall with the strength of a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday.   Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald: 'You need fans to play a game' Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald voiced his displeasure with the idea of playing NFL games without any fans in attendance this season.   NFL owners considering onside kick change, extra referee As the NFL attempts to start its season on time amid the coronavirus pandemic, the 32 league owners will vote on a list of rule changes.   Man who captured video of Ahmaud Arbery shooting charged with murder William "Roddie" Bryan Jr., the man who captured the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery on video, was arrested Thursday on felony murder charges and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment.   Trump orders flags at half-staff for coronavirus victims President Donald Trump on Thursday said he's ordering flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor some 94,000 Americans killed by COVID-19.   Falcons sign former Cardinals, Buccaneers LB Deone Bucannon Former Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Deone Bucannon agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Thursday.   Evacuations underway as flooding hits Roanoke, Va. An onslaught of heavy rain has triggered extensive life-threatening flooding in the southern Appalachians of North Carolina and Virginia, with evacuations underway in the city of Roanoke.   Air Force removes minimum height requirement for pilots The Air Force announced Thursday that it has removed the minimum height requirement for officer applicants who wish to fly.   Michelle Obama launches coalition to increase voter registration, engagement Former first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday launched a coalition of 31 mayors under her When We All Vote initiative, aimed at increasing voter registration and civic engagement for the 2020 election.   ESPN to air nine-part docuseries on Tom Brady in 2021 Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his nine Super Bowl trips will be the subject of a nine-part documentary series on ESPN, the network announced Thursday.   Raytheon nabs $92.4M for work on NASAMS Raytheon was awarded a $92.4 million contract for work on the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System, the Pentagon announced Thursday.   Senators hope to ramp up COVID-19 testing in nursing homes Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said at the hearing that she has been recommending universal testing for all residents and employees of nursing homes.   Social isolation increases risk for COVID-19, other health problems, studies say Social distancing can help stop the spread of COVID-19, but social isolation might have the opposite effect and also lead to other health problems, two studies released Thursday concluded.   USS Blue Ridge breaks record with 65-day underway record The USS Blue Ridge marked 65 days of continuous underway operations Sunday, surpassing a record the ship had held for 48 years.   Disney, Universal, SeaWorld in Florida plan for reopenings with restrictions Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld in Florida plan limited reopenings in June or early July, with guest restrictions, after being shuttered 11 or more weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.   USDA to provide up to $1B in guaranteed loans to rural businesses, farmers USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Thursday that agricultural producers not eligible for certain USDA loans programs will be able to receive up to $1 billion in guaranteed loans.   Bumblebees nibble the leaves of flowers to trick them into flowering early When impatient bumblebees emerge in early spring only to find a handful of daffodils, they sometimes resort to hi-jinks. New research suggests bumblebees trick flowers into flowering early by nibbling on their leaves.   Nancy Pelosi: $3.6B a 'small price to pay' for vote-by-mail efforts House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that $3.6 billion earmarked for vote-by-mail efforts in the latest coronavirus stimulus package is "a small price to pay for our democracy."   Wandering cows stampede through streets of Welsh town A wandering herd of cows -- one with a plastic chair stuck over its head -- paraded into a Welsh town and ended up stampeding through the streets.   Former White House butler, staffer for 11 presidents, dies of COVID-19 Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, a White House butler who served 11 presidents, has died from COVID-19 at age 91.   Australian man credits trip to the dentist with lottery win An Australian man said a trip to the dentist to get a tooth pulled went from painful to lucky when he scored a lottery jackpot worth more than $650,000.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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China Abandons Growth Target for Year as Coronavirus Disrupts EconomyThe decision comes as China’s top leaders gathered in Beijing to set the country’s priorities for the coming year.   China Pushes for New Hong Kong Security LawNew security laws would allow Beijing to take aim at the protests that have roiled the semiautonomous city and posed a direct challenge to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping. China’s Hong Kong Crackdown Could Put Trump in an Unwelcome SpotA proposed new security law has senators calling for sanctions. But the president is reluctant to jeopardize his ties to President Xi Jinping. As Trump Rails Against Voting by Mail, States Open the Door for ItDespite the president’s opposition, states are increasingly reducing barriers to what many see as the safest way to vote amid the pandemic. Trump to Withdraw U.S. From ‘Open Skies’ TreatyThe president held out the possibility of negotiations with the Russians that could save American participation in the accord. But even some of his own aides said success for that seemed unlikely. Trump’s Inaccurate Claims on HydroxychloroquineThe president falsely described scientific research around the malaria drug, falsely denied the existence of a federal warning against it and argued, with no evidence, that large numbers of health care workers were taking it. University of California Will End Use of SAT and ACT in AdmissionsThe change is expected to accelerate the momentum of American colleges away from the tests, amid concern that they are unfair to poor, black and Hispanic students. Many Jobs May Vanish Forever as Layoffs MountWith over 38 million U.S. unemployment claims in nine weeks, one economist says the situation is “grimmer than we thought.” Facebook Starts Planning for Permanent Remote Work from HomeThe move is a stark change from an office-centric culture. But there’s a catch: Salaries are likely to change to match local costs of living. The Atlantic Lays Off 68, Citing ‘a Bracing Decline in Advertising’Despite the addition of 90,000 subscribers since March, the venerable publication says it has fallen victim to the pandemic’s economic fallout. As Tara Reade’s Expert Witness Credentials Are Questioned, So Are VerdictsDefense lawyers are reviewing cases in which Ms. Reade, the former Senate aide who has accused Joe Biden of sexual assault, gave expert testimony on domestic violence. Michigan, Testing, Summer Books: Your Thursday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Six: ImpasseAn interview with PewDiePie, as he comes to grips with his influence. Did de Blasio Bungle the Crisis?And has the coronavirus ended food culture as we know it? Are You Ready to Go Back to the Office?A long stretch of remote working has led companies to rethink their office space — namely, whether they need as much of it after the pandemic subsides. How Many Will Die for the Dow?In a pandemic, Trump is reverting to type. How We Spend Tells Us Whose Lives MatterThe next federal stimulus package has to reduce inequality, not make it worse. The Coronavirus and a World Without MeatIf you care about the working poor, about racial justice, and about climate change, you have to stop eating animals. The First Invasion of AmericaAnd the cultural earthquake it’s unleashing. MIS-C Is Brutal. Kids Aren’t As Safe From Coronavirus As We Thought.If schools reopen, how many kids won’t? How to Be Alone in QuarantineI was struggling with quarantine — until I found the polar explorers. Cate Blanchett: I’m Not ‘Mrs. America.’ That’s the Point.Art allows us to investigate, illuminate and hopefully understand the apparent gap between us. Republicans in Missouri Are Trying a New Kind of GerrymanderingA Missouri initiative would undo voters’ preference for nonpartisan legislative districts — and perhaps shift representation itself. Tony Hawk’s 900 Spin Was Amazing. An 11-Year-Old Skateboarder Stuck a 1080.That’s three full spins before landing back on the halfpipe for Gui Khury. Delayed Moves, Poolside Videos and Postmates Spon: The State of TikTok Collab HousesGen Z influencers are settling into life in a shuttered Los Angeles. Why Yo-Yo Ma Would Invite Socrates to Dinner“For once, I’d like to ask the questions.” Man Who Filmed Ahmaud Arbery’s Death Is Charged With MurderThe Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested the man, William Bryan, who had recorded the fatal encounter in February. Man on Zoom Call With 20 Others Is Killed by His Son, Police SaySeveral people on the Zoom video conference called 911, and the police arrested the son less than an hour later. Corpus Christi Shooting: Texas Naval Base Attack Was 'Terrorism Based'The gunman was killed, and a member of the base’s security force was injured in the attack at an entrance to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, the authorities said. Prominent Scientists Denounce End to Coronavirus GrantA group of 77 Nobel laureates wants the U.S. government to review a grant cancellation for research in China directly related to preventing pandemics. F.B.I. Opens Investigation Into Fatal Police Shooting of a Black Woman in KentuckyBreonna Taylor was killed during a police drug raid at her home in Louisville. ‘Surreal’: What It’s Like to Ride a Motorcycle Through New York Right NowCruising down Broadway without crowds sounds like a total joy ride. Until you remember why it’s like this. A Campaign Milestone: ‘I Was Drugged and Raped,’ Heard in a Candidate’s AdA Democratic congressional candidate in Virginia is releasing a TV spot where she speaks candidly about assault, a new step in a political landscape altered by the #MeToo movement. Bank of China's "Crude Oil Treasure" Left Investors in the RedThe police are seeking to silence those who bought a Bank of China investment that backfired, highlighting the plight of small investors in the country. In Stunning Reversal, Turkey Emerges as Libya KingmakerWith a succession of quick victories, Turkish-supported forces in Libya have rolled back the gains of a would-be strongman whose allies, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, now face tough choices. How to Tell if It’s More Than Just a Bad MoodIt is understandable if the coronavirus pandemic has put you in a funk, but depression should be evaluated and treated. Five Art Books to Read This SummerAs the art world mulls whether a return to “normalcy” should be its goal, publishers mine the archives of artists who found their own counterpaths. ‘I’m Teaching Into a Vacuum’: 14 Educators on Quarantine LearningAn illustrated look at how teachers across the country are reaching students during the pandemic. The 1975: Self-Aware, Self-Indulgent and, Yes, SincereThe British band’s new album, “Notes on a Conditional Form,” is a more downcast take on the challenges of living in the internet age. Why Is This Chocolate Shimmering Like a Rainbow?This tasty treat is additive free, and it turns iridescent with a little help from physics. A New Entry in the Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine: HopeScientists are increasingly optimistic that a vaccine can be produced in record time. But getting it manufactured and distributed will pose huge challenges. ‘Horrified’ and ‘Ashamed’: Volkswagen Apologizes for AdThe German car company withdrew an online ad that attracted criticism for its racist images. More Recent Articles
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