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United States ends Iran nuclear deal waivers The Trump administration announced Wednesday it was ending all sanctions waivers permitting foreign companies to work at Iran's nuclear facilities, further severing Washington from a 2015 accord.      Basketball Hall of Fame delaying 2020 enshrinement ceremony until 2021 The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is postponing its enshrinement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.   House scraps vote on FISA bill; conducts first proxy floor vote in history The House on Wednesday scrapped a vote to reauthorize surveillance authorities under the Foreign Surveillance Act, as it carried out the first proxy votes in its history.   New York Knicks hire three executives, give GM Scott Perry one-year extension The New York Knicks added three executives and extended the contract of general manager Scott Perry as the organization continues to build around new team president Leon Rose.   Historic swarm of locusts descends upon India, destroying crops Millions of locusts have descended upon multiple states in India, destroying crops and prompting some governments to deploy drones to disperse them.   Former Atlanta Braves catcher Biff Pocoroba dies at 66 Former Atlanta Braves catcher Biff Pocoroba, who was an All-Star selection with the club in 1978, has died at the age of 66.   U.S. COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100,000 milestone The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States surpassed 100,000 people as of Wednesday afternoon.   New Orleans Saints signing ex-Baltimore Ravens OL James Hurst The New Orleans Saints reached an agreement with former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman James Hurst on Wednesday.   Green Bay star RB Aaron Jones wants to be 'Packer for life' Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones wants to finish his career with the organization but doesn't know if that will be possible.   Ex-Georgetown guard Mac McClung transferring to Texas Tech Former Georgetown guard Mac McClung, one of the top players available in the transfer pool, announced Wednesday that he is committing to Texas Tech.   Ohio counties sue major pharmacies for role in opioid crisis A pair of Ohio counties field a lawsuit alleging CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Giant Eagle and Walmart were complicit in perpetuating the opioid crisis by selling excess amounts of the drug.   Astronauts poised to return to space from U.S. soil SpaceX's first mission with astronauts on board is scheduled to launch May 30, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This will be the first crewed launch from U.S. soil since the space shuttle era ended in 2011. The launch was initially scheduled to take place May 27, but was scrubbed half an hour before liftoff due to bad weather.   Canadian judge OKs U.S. extradition case for Weng Wanzhou to proceed A judge in Canada ruled Wednesday that the United States can continue its fight to extradite a senior Huawei executive arrested in 2018 on conspiracy and fraud charges.   Storms postpone return of human spaceflight from U.S. NASA and SpaceX postponed the agency's historic return to human spaceflight from U.S. soil Wednesday because of storms near Kennedy Space Center in Florida.   Canadian man receives package ordered 8 years earlier A Toronto man said he was surprised and confused when a package showed up at his home containing a product he had ordered eight years earlier.   NASCAR rookie Tyler Reddick says isolation a challenge before races NASCAR Cup Series rookie Tyler Reddick said it has been a challenge to sit for hours in isolation before he jumps into his car to compete against other drivers.   Naughty Dog declares the 'Last of Us Part II' will be their 'largest, most ambitious game' Developer Naughty Dog declared that "The Last of Us Part II" will be the studio's "largest, most ambitious game," during a live stream on Wednesday.   Report: USAF covered up incidents of racial bias The U.S. Air Force tried to cover up racial bias in its justice system, a report by an independent advocacy group said Wednesday.   40% of COVID-19 patients may be asymptomatic as disease progresses Up to 40 percent of patients with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic, according to a small analysis published Wednesday, but they may still be contagious -- albeit, for less time than those with more serious disease.   Poverty, lower education levels may double heart attack risk, study shows Lower socioeconomic status doubles a person's risk for a heart attack and the likelihood of dying from heart disease earlier in life, according to analysis published Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology.   Ozone layer collapse preceded mass extinction event 360 million years ago New research suggests a combination of global warming and the collapse of the ozone layer preceded the mass terrestrial die-off that occurred 360 million years ago.   Italy-bound flight returns to Germany due to closed airport A flight that departed from Germany landed at the same airport four hours later because the intended destination hub in Italy was closed.   Minneapolis mayor calls for arrest of officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called for the arrest of the police officer seen in a video kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed man who later died.   Dow surges 553 points as bank stocks rise amid reopening hopes The major U.S. markets continued their winning streak on Wednesday, closing with gains as optimism about states reopening grows.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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‘Just Sitting in Limbo.’ For Many Professionals, Careers Are on Hold.Even for well-connected high earners, hiring has dried up, advancement has ceased, job searches have paused and new ventures are in jeopardy.   DeVos Plans to Force Public Schools Share Aid With Private OnesEducation Secretary Betsy DeVos says she will force public school superintendents to share coronavirus rescue funds with private schools, some of which are facing ruin. A €750 Billion Coronavirus Recovery Plan Thrusts Europe Into a New FrontierAdopting the proposal would make history for the bloc, vesting authority in Brussels in ways that more closely resembled a central government. Attacks on Joe Scarborough Draw Criticism From Trump's Media AlliesThe Wall Street Journal and Washington Examiner chastised the president as a top House Republican, Liz Cheney, urged him to “stop” his attacks on Joe Scarborough. Twitter Comes Under Attack From Trump’s SupportersAfter the social media company labeled two of the president’s tweets as inaccurate on Tuesday, his adherents pounced. Larry Kramer, Playwright and Outspoken AIDS Activist, Dies at 84He sought to shock the country into dealing with AIDS as a public-health emergency and foresaw that it could kill millions regardless of sexual orientation. ‘We Loved Each Other’: Fauci Recalls Larry Kramer, Friend and NemesisIn public, the activist berated the infectious disease expert for federal inaction on AIDS. But their affection lasted decades and changed the course of the epidemic. Hong Kong Has Lost Autonomy, Pompeo Says, Opening Door to U.S. ActionThe State Department announcement comes as President Trump weighs hard measures against China, which is expected to approve a national security law on Hong Kong on Thursday. Protesters in Hong Kong Rally Against China’s Tightening GripMany sought to oppose a bill that would threaten prison for disrespecting the Chinese national anthem, the latest expression of public anger at Beijing’s encroachment. Hong Kong Protests China's Tightening Grip: An ExplainerIncreasingly, the demonstrations are a direct challenge to China’s ruling Communist Party rather than to the territory’s leadership. Christian Cooper on Amy Cooper's Fate and Central Park BirdwatchingChristian Cooper is already back birding at Central Park. “I’m not excusing the racism,” he said. “But I don’t know if her life needed to be torn apart.” SpaceX, Hong Kong, Larry Kramer: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Modern Love Podcast: Saoirse Ronan Reads ‘Grappling With the Language of Love’The Golden Globe winning actress reads an essay about a relationship limited by the lack of a common language. One Giant Leap for SpaceXElon Musk’s spacecraft company is scheduled to send two astronauts into orbit today, a major milestone for the commercial space business. Will President Trump Stand With Hong Kong?Time is running out for the free world to speak up. Trump’s Convention Coronation Will Go On, Coronavirus or NotIf North Carolina won’t host the Republican Party’s convention, he’ll find a state that will. The Wonderful World of Trump WorstsJust don’t call him Tweety. How White Women Use Themselves as Instruments of TerrorThere are too many noosed necks, charred bodies and drowned souls for them to deny knowing precisely what they are doing. Twitter Tsks, and Trump FumesThe social media platform finally decided on Tuesday not to let the president behave with impunity. Lockdown Taught Me to Care for My Natural HairAfter years of ignoring and being ashamed of my hair, the coronavirus pandemic is forcing me to reassess our relationship. Amy Cooper Leveraged Racial Power and FailedHistorically speaking, when white people are afraid, it is usually people of color who get hurt. Trump’s Economic Advisers Are WrongForget a V-shaped recovery, or even a U. What Would Happen if Twitter Banned Trump?Social media and journalists alike amplify the president’s lies and propaganda. The Coronavirus Morgue Trucks of New York CityThis is what it looks like when thousands of people die and there’s not enough room to store their bodies. Elon Musk’s SpaceX Suit Is Like a Tuxedo for the Starship EnterpriseIt also may herald the return of wearable tech. UConn Student Wanted in 2 Homicides is Caught in MarylandMr. Manfredonia, 23, had been a fugitive since Friday, when the college senior began a series of violent crimes, the authorities said. Rep. Sam Johnson of Texas Dies at 89Mr. Johnson was a military pilot who spent years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam before serving more than two decades representing a Dallas-area district in Congress. U.S. to Penalize Work at Iranian Facilities in Latest Blow to Nuclear AccordInternational workers will no longer be able to keep a watchful eye on the nuclear programs, risking a layer of security that had sought to ensure Iran could not secretly violate a 2015 deal with world powers. Judge Who Asked Woman if She Closed Her Legs to Prevent Assault Is Removed“No witness, alleged victim or litigant should be treated that way in a court of law,” the chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court wrote in the unanimous decision. This Chef Has a Michelin Star and a Mission: Feeding Millions in India’s LockdownFrom his home in New York, Vikas Khanna, the TV host, writer and former executive chef at Junoon, is running a relief effort that distributes food to vulnerable Indians. Renault and Nissan Unveil Plan to Patch Tattered AllianceThe carmakers say they will share development costs more efficiently as they try to survive the worst industry downturn in decades. Why Is Boris Johnson Defending Dominic Cummings?The aide, Dominic Cummings, has the ideas and organizational skills that the British prime minister himself knows he lacks and badly needs. The Giant 'Murder Hornet' Resurfaces in British ColumbiaThe large invasive insect, sometimes known as the “murder hornet,” has reappeared in British Columbia, miles away from traps placed to contain it. Thinking About Flying? Here’s What You Need to Know NowAirplane travel is inching back, but staying safe remains a concern. Here’s how to think about approaching a trip. My 14-Year-Old Isn’t Socially Distancing. What Should I Do?Covid-19 offers parents and teenagers a limited number of unsatisfying options, but partial solutions may be better than no solution at all. How to Prepare Your Dog to Be Left at Home Alone (Again)Whether your dog is new or old, these tips will help ease its transition from lockdown to normal life. When Couples Fight About Virus RisksShould the kids use a public bathroom? Is bike riding with friends allowed? Here’s how to deal with a new kind of parenting disagreement. When the Mexican Air Force Went to War Alongside AmericaIn 1945, the 201st Mexican Fighter Squadron helped the U.S. Army Air Forces defeat Japan — significantly changing relations between the two allies after the war. How Studio Ghibli Went From Streaming Holdout to HBO Max StarThe revered producer of anime classics had long relied on home video sales and saw digital platforms as anathema to its philosophy of care and mindfulness. Soccer’s Landscape Was Already Shifting. Then an Earthquake Struck.Over the last 20 years, some once-grand clubs have been left behind by insurgents with new money and big ideas. In Germany, their fate may be a harbinger of what is to come after the shutdown. Now on Netflix: Portraits of Grief With Unplanned RelevanceThe high school series “Never Have I Ever” and “I’m Not Okay With This” are oblivious to the coronavirus pandemic, but both exhibit how grief can change how we move through the world. 12 Underknown Songs From the Region That Birthed EmoThe punk scene in Washington, D.C., (and its surrounding suburbs) figured out what happened after hardcore. What happened after that was out of its hands. How to Keep Kids Moving (Personal Bounce House Not Required)Parents are getting creative to make physical activity fun, yet easy, during lockdown. Amy Cooper Is Fired After Calling Police on Black Birder in Central ParkVideo of the incident touched off intense discussions about the history of black people being falsely reported to the police. More Recent Articles
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