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Trump administration blacklists 7 Cuban companies, jeopardizing U.S. remittances The Trump administration on Wednesday blacklisted seven Cuban companies including the financial institution that handles U.S. remittances to the communist nation.      MLB rejects players' 114-game plan with no counteroffer Major League Baseball on Wednesday rejected the MLB Players Association's offer for a 114-game regular season with no additional pay cuts.   OMB nominee Russell Vought faces opposition from Democrats in confirmation hearing Senate Democrats grilled Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's pick to permanently lead the White House's Office of Management and Budget during a confirmation hearing on Wednesday.   Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott donating $1M to improve police training Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has pledged to donate $1 million to "improve police training and address systematic racism through education and advocacy in our country."   NBA to approve proposal for 22-team restart NBA owners intend to approve a league proposal on a 22-team format to resume the 2019-20 season in Orlando, Fla.   SpaceX launch boosts Starlink network to 480 satellites A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off on time Wednesday night from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, propelling 60 Starlink communications satellites into orbit.   Barack Obama calls for local leaders to review police use-of-force policies Former President Barack Obama called for local leaders on Wednesday to review their police use-of-force policies and pursue a series of other law enforcement reforms.   Saints QB Drew Brees draws backlash for 'disrespecting the flag' comment New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees attracted widespread criticism Wednesday when he offered his first public comments in the wake of George Floyd's killing last week.   Cristobal could approach U.S. Gulf Coast as hurricane Tropical Storm Cristobal, the third named tropical system of the Atlantic hurricane season, made landfall in southeastern Mexico early Wednesday.   Snapchat to stop promoting President Donald Trump's account Snapchat announced Wednesday it will no longer promote President Donald Trump's profile on the app's "Discover" page.   Cyclone Nisarga lashing western India after unprecedented landfall Cyclonic Storm Nisarga formed Tuesday in the Arabian Sea and is aiming for at the west India coastline and Mumbai, the country's financial center and home to more than 18 million people.   New charges filed against Minneapolis cops in George Floyd's death Minnesota authorities on Wednesday escalated the murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and charged three other officers in George Floyd's death.   Teen pleads guilty to robbery in death of Barnard College freshman A 14-year-old pleaded guilty to robbery Wednesday in connection with the fatal stabbing of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors in 2019.   U.S. protests death of George Floyd in police custody Protests broke out in cities across the United States the week of May 25, 2020, and have lasted for days, after a white police officer in Minneapolis was recorded kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American man. Floyd died and the officer has been charged with third-degree murder.   Texans to cancel team meetings so players can attend George Floyd's funeral The Houston Texans won't hold virtual meetings June 9, the day of George Floyd's funeral in Houston, so members of the team can attend if they are able.   Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter respond to George Floyd's death Read statements from President Donald Trump and former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter on the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police.   Former UAW President Gary Jones pleads guilty to embezzling union funds Former United Auto Workers President Gary Jones pleaded guilty to embezzling union funds and agreed to cooperate with an investigation into embezzlement by other officials.   Stacey Abrams advocates for vote-by-mail ahead of presidential election COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 Americans, but some elected officials still oppose voting by mail in November. Activists pushed back against this position at a congressional hearing Wednesday.   Ancient burial site in Belize reveals when people started eating maize Maize is a staple crop across much of the Americas, and new research suggests it's been that way for at least 4,700 years.   Watch: Bystanders use CPR to revive baby deer found drowning in lake A pair of bystanders rescued a baby deer spotted drowning in a lake and used CPR techniques to revive the fawn.   WHO resumes hydroxychloroquine tests; study shows drug doesn't prevent COVID-19 The World Health Organization has resumed its medical trials on hydroxychloroquine Wednesday, the same day a new study says the drug doesn't prevent coronavirus.   Domestic violence may have risen under stay-at-home rules Domestic violence cases rose after Los Angeles and Indianapolis introduced stay-at-home rules to help stop the spread of COVID-19, researchers say.   Car, illicit barbecue found hidden under camouflage material A British police department said the smell of cooking breakfast tipped them off to a barbecue and an entire car hidden under camouflage material.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Mark Esper Breaks With Trump on Using Troops Against ProtestorsMark Esper’s comments reflected the turmoil within the military over President Trump, who has said he could put active-duty troops on the streets to perform law enforcement functions.   Virginia Governor Plans to Order Robert E. Lee Statue RemovedA statue of the Confederate general in Richmond is controlled by the state, but the city’s mayor said he would propose a bill to remove additional Confederate monuments there. Obama Voices Support for George Floyd Protesters and Calls for Police ReformMr. Obama, offering a starkly more upbeat assessment of peaceful protesters and their motives than President Trump has, urged people to “remember that this country was founded on protest — it is called the American Revolution.” Trudeau’s 21-Second Pause Becomes the Story in CanadaPrime Minister Justin Trudeau struggled to find the words to answer a question about President Trump’s response to the protests roiling the United States. Live Coronavirus UpdatesThe Trump administration chose five companies as the most likely to produce a vaccine. The tally of new cases is rising in the U.S., partly because of expanded testing. Italy ends travel restrictions. The C.D.C. Waited ‘Its Entire Existence for This Moment.’ What Went Wrong?The technology was old, the data poor, the bureaucracy slow, the guidance confusing, the administration not in agreement. The coronavirus shook the world’s premier health agency, creating a loss of confidence and hampering the U.S. response to the crisis. Trump Narrows Search for Coronavirus Vaccine to Five FirmsThe White House is eager to project progress, but the public-private partnership it has created still faces scientific hurdles, internal tensions and questions from Congress. China Steps Back in Airline Dispute With the Trump AdministrationBeijing will allow limited flights by international carriers to resume after the White House threatened to block Chinese passenger jets from flying to the U.S. Trump Campaign Looks at Electoral Map and Doesn’t Like What It SeesAs polls show President Trump significantly trailing his rival, Joseph R. Biden Jr., his campaign is spending heavily in states, like Ohio, that it had hoped would not be competitive at all this year. Historic Wins for Women of Color as Nation Protests Systemic RacismAmid widespread protests against police brutality and the coronavirus pandemic, a determined electorate pushed turnout past 2016 levels. Minneapolis, Barack Obama, E-Bikes: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Modern Love Podcast: Hasan Minhaj Reads ‘Researching Jenna, Discovering Myself’The host of “Patriot Act” reads an essay about how past trauma informs the present. An Interview With the Mayor of Minneapolis“This is about a hundred years’ worth of intentional segregation and institutionalized racism.” Talking to Kids About Racism, Early and OftenThese books can help start the conversation. No More Lynching!Legislation won’t fix white supremacy. But a government response can ensure that cruelty is punished. Trump's Use of the Insurrection Act May Be a Final Straw for the MilitaryAn apolitical army is central to American democracy. But the president is using the armed forces to subvert it. Trump’s Magic WordWhat we have here is a failure to dominate. Zuckerberg’s Free Speech BubbleThe Facebook chief executive doubles down on a flawed defense of a company policy that allows Trump to post dangerous comments. Black Voters Are Coming for TrumpThey shouldn’t lose hope. They are at the heart of the fight to take back America. Please Stop Showing the Video of George Floyd’s DeathAnyone who needs one more video to believe the brutality around us either refuses to learn or is content with the violence. There’s No Home Remedy for Coronavirus LiesMy fellow Somali-Americans are being taken in by anti-vaccine disinformation. Tom Cotton: Send In the MilitaryThe nation must restore order. The military stands ready. The Videos That Rocked America. The Song That Knows Our Rage.Awash in the ghastly video mosaic shot by black people’s cameraphones, I found myself doubled over the kitchen sink. Then a lyric gave me strength. As Baseball Squabbles Over Money, It Risks a ‘Disastrous’ OutcomeM.L.B. and the players’ union are at risk of turning a potential opportunity into “a gigantic negative,” Bob Costas said. Time is running low to avoid that fate. Man Shelters Over 70 Protesters Fleeing Arrest in His Washington HomeRahul Dubey said he welcomed a “tsunami” of people, some of whom had been pepper-sprayed, into his home on Monday night: “The first hour and half that everyone was in here was pure mayhem.” German Man Is a Suspect in Case of Madeleine McCann, a Girl Missing Since 2007German authorities are investigating a 43-year-old sex offender in connection with the disappearance of the 3-year-old girl from a hotel room in Portugal 13 years ago. Times Opinion Editor Defends Publishing Tom Cotton's ‘Send In the Troops’ Op-EdStaff members at the newspaper, including a Pulitzer winner, denounced an opinion essay by Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, calling for a military response to protests. The Virus Closed His Bronx Jewelry Store. Then Looters Broke In.“I’m 100 percent with people who are protesting for justice, but is this justice?” one business owner said. “You’re killing me.” Ousted Watchdog Says State Dept. Official Pressured Him to End Inquiry Into PompeoSteve A. Linick, the former State Department inspector general, testified that a top agency official tried to “bully” him as he investigated the potential misconduct by the administration. Bruce Jay Friedman, 90, Author With a Darkly Comic Worldview, DiesAn unusual case in American letters, he moved easily between literature and pop culture, including movies like “Stir Crazy" and “Splash,” to great acclaim. A Documentary for the #MeToo Era“On the Record” implicitly addresses longstanding criticism that black women have been overlooked in the conversation about sexual assault and power, but the film could have gone further. 2 Art Gallery Shows to Explore From HomeGalleries and museums are getting creative about presenting work online during the coronavirus crisis. Here are two shows worth viewing virtually. Stream These 15 Great Titles Before They Leave Netflix This MonthThe list could have been twice as long. But this should help you prioritize. Scientists Question Medical Data Used in Second Coronavirus StudyMedical records from a little-known company were used in two studies published in major journals. The New England Journal of Medicine has asked to see the data. Six Months of Coronavirus: Here’s Some of What We’ve LearnedMuch remains unknown and mysterious, but these are some of the things we’re pretty sure of after half a year of this pandemic. Medical Workers Should Use Respirator Masks, Not Surgical MasksThe surgical masks used in risky settings like hospitals offer much less protection against the coronavirus, an analysis found. Try VertexConnect the dots to reveal the hidden picture. The Crossword, Tiles and MoreSolve the daily puzzle edited by Will Shortz, or try out other games like the Mini and Letter Boxed. Try Spelling BeePuzzle throughout the day to see how many words you can find. More Recent Articles
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