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Zoom, Microsoft add names to list of tech companies 'pausing' requests from Hong Kong authorities Google, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp announced they have stopped processing requests from Hong Kong authorities for user data in the wake of a sweeping new national security law Beijing imposed last week on the city.      U.S. bars entry to Chinese officials over access to Tibet The U.S. State Department on Tuesday said they will deny Chinese officials entry to the United States who have restricted the access of government officials, journalists, independent observers and tourists to Tibet.   Tropical Storm Cristina forms in Pacific, expected to become season's 1st hurricane Tropical Storm Cristina formed in the Pacific Ocean late Monday and is on track to become the first hurricane of 2020, forecasters say.   Ryder Cup to be postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus pandemic With coronavirus cases spiking around the country, the PGA of America is electing to postpone the Ryder Cup until 2021.   Biden wins N.J., Delaware primaries; Booker fends of Democrat challenger Former Vice President Joe Biden won primary elections in both New Jersey and Delaware in votes held amid expected glitches and delays caused by quick maneuvers to send out mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.   MLS postpones second match in 'MLS is Back Tournament' due to COVID-19 Major League Soccer announced Tuesday that Nashville SC's match against the Chicago Fire in the "MLS is Back Tournament" has been postponed because of coronavirus concerns.   Thousands in Serbia protest new COVID-19 restrictions Thousands of people in Serbia gathered in front of the National Assembly Building in Belgrade on Tuesday night to protest a weekend curfew announced by President Aleksandar Vucic.   Wizards star Bradley Beal out of NBA restart due to shoulder injury Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal won't play in the NBA's restart this month because of a right rotator cuff injury.   Lightning strike claims 2 lives in rural Pennsylvania A pair of men were struck and killed by lightning in Granville Township, Pa., marking the state's first lightning fatalities in over a year.   Eagles condemn DeSean Jackson's 'appalling' anti-Semitic messages The Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday denounced anti-Semitic messages that wide receiver DeSean Jackson posted on social media, and said the team would take "appropriate action."   More than 1,000 faith leaders call for halt to federal executions A group of more than 1,000 faith leaders on Tuesday called on President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr to halt four federal executions scheduled over the next two months.   Lawmakers urge Pentagon to stop buying F-35 parts from Turkey A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper this week asking the Pentagon to more quickly end its F-35 partnership with Turkey.   State Department approves $23M sale of Black Hawk to Jordan The State Department has approved the possible $23 million deal to sell one UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter and related equipment to the government of Jordan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Tuesday.   Delta, JetBlue, Alaska airlines sign letters of intent to receive CARES loans Delta, United, JetBlue, Southwest and Alaska airlines signed letters of intent to receive federal loans to help the industry weather the COVID-19 pandemic, the Treasury Department announced Tuesday.   Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian recovering from heart surgery Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian had heart surgery last week and is expected to make a full recovery.   Trump says White House will pressure governors to open schools this fall President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the White House will pressure governors to open educational institutions on time in the fall.   Healthier school meal programs helped poorer kids avoid obesity Just how healthy has the introduction of healthier new meals at America's schools been for kids? A new study ties the policy move to about a half-million fewer obese U.S. children.   Exposure to iodine in the NICU may affect infant thyroid function Exposure to iodine in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may increase a baby's risk for loss of thyroid function, a new study suggests.   Ontario woman wins two big lottery prizes in three weeks An Ontario woman said she was shocked to discover she had won two big lottery prizes in a span of only three weeks with scratch-off tickets.   President Donald Trump formally gives notice of WHO withdrawal The Trump administration sent formal notice to Congress and the United Nations on Tuesday that the United States is withdrawing from the World Health Organization.   Pentagon, VA adapting as number of COVID-19 cases grows, officials say The Pentagon has opened an outdoor facility for "safe and socially distant workouts," and officials are closely monitoring and adapting as COVID-19 cases among active duty and retired members of the military grow.   COVID-19 outbreaks at meat processing plants are hitting minorities hard Nearly 1 of every 10 workers in affected meatpacking plants were diagnosed with COVID-19, based on figures from 14 states that reported the total number of workers in facilities with outbreaks.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Trump Presses Schools to ReopenPresident Trump spearheaded an administration-wide push to pry open the nation’s elementary and secondary schools, the next phase of his effort to get the economy on its feet.   International Students in Online Courses Face Lost F1 Visas, ICE SaysInternational students will be required to take at least one in-person class to keep their visas, at a time when many universities are prioritizing online instruction. Sweden Has Become the World’s Cautionary TaleIts decision to carry on in the face of the pandemic has yielded a surge of deaths without sparing its economy from damage — a red flag as the United States and Britain move to lift lockdowns. President Bolsonaro of Brazil Tests Positive for CoronavirusAfter months of denying the seriousness of the pandemic and brushing aside protective measures, Mr. Bolsonaro felt symptoms of Covid-19. More than 65,000 Brazilians have died of the virus. Trump Administration Signals Formal Withdrawal From W.H.O.Health experts widely condemned the departure, which brings an end to threats President Trump had been making for months. In New Book, Trump’s Niece Describes Him as Still a Child, Seeking AttentionThe release of Mary L. Trump’s “Too Much and Never Enough” has been widely anticipated. They Can’t Stomach Trump. They’re Sufficiently Comfortable With Biden.Some voters who disliked both nominees in 2016 chose a third-party candidate instead. Now, many of them are shunning President Trump and are ready to back Joe Biden. N.J.'s 2020 Primary Is Mostly by Mail. Here's Why That Matters.Amy Kennedy, a former teacher, is married to Patrick Kennedy, a retired congressman. She will face Representative Jeff Van Drew, who quit the Democratic Party and is backed by President Trump. Artists and Writers Warn of an ‘Intolerant Climate.’ Reaction Is Swift.An open letter published by Harper’s, signed by luminaries including Margaret Atwood and Wynton Marsalis, argued for openness to “opposing views.” The debate began immediately. Facebook Fails to Appease Organizers of Ad BoycottMark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s top executives, engaged in “spin” during a meeting over hate speech, civil rights groups said. Testing, School Reopenings, Beach Days: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. ‘Their Goal Is the End of America’What President Trump’s divisive speech at Mount Rushmore reveals about his re-election campaign. Who Received P.P.P. Rescue Loans?We now know the names of many of the businesses that received $521 billion in small-business rescue loans. Some of the recipients will raise eyebrows. The ‘Surreal’ Moment After Release From PrisonFor these former inmates in Texas, the rush of emotions that accompany freedom play out at a Greyhound bus station. Biden Should Not Debate Trump Unless …Here are two conditions the Democrat should set. Don’t Let Russian Meddling Derail Afghanistan Withdrawal PlansAllegations of bounties paid for the deaths of U.S. soldiers are serious. But the White House ought to stay the course toward a peace deal. The Real Horror of ‘Jaws’ Isn’t the SharkIt’s the leader who initially values capitalism over saving lives. Is the Coronavirus Killing the World Health Organization?President Trump is not its only problem. Trump’s Beliefs Are Carved in StoneAt this point, we know what we’re getting. Can America be persuaded to sign up for it again? Maybe This Isn’t Such a Good Time to Prosecute a Culture WarTrump has gone to the well one time too many. This Is the Real John RobertsHe is a judicial minimalist who seeks to avoid sweeping decisions with disruptive effects. The Religious Roots of a New Progressive EraWelcome to the post-Protestant Reformation. How Germany Fell Back in Love With Angela MerkelThe pandemic has burnished the chancellor’s reputation as one of the country’s best leaders. I’m a U.S. Citizen, Where in the World Can I Go?For Americans eager to resume international travel, here are the countries that currently allow U.S. citizens to enter, though there may be restrictions. ‘Hamilton’ and the Historical Record: Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Disney+ filmed version has fans wondering what’s accurate. Historians are fans, too, and they have answers, along with caveats. Book Review: ‘Notes on a Silencing,’ by Lacy CrawfordLacy Crawford told her story when she was a student at St. Paul’s School. Few people listened. Now she’s telling it again. Chief Justice Roberts Was Hospitalized Last Month With a Head InjuryA court spokeswoman said the chief justice had fallen while walking for exercise and blamed dehydration. New Data Sheds Light on Who Is Moving Because of the PandemicYoung people are more likely to pack their bags — often for fear of infection — than other age groups, a Pew Research Center survey finds. Who Tore Down This Frederick Douglass Statue?President Trump and others have speculated about why vandals destroyed a Rochester, N.Y., statue of the prominent Black abolitionist even as protests against systemic racism continue. Mary Kay Letourneau, Teacher Who Raped Student and Then Married Him, Dies at 58A tabloid fixture in the 1990s, she defended the relationship as consensual, as did he. Over 180 Bodies Found Dumped in Burkina Faso Town, Report SaysFor months, terrified residents of Djibo, a town in the West African nation, kept discovering corpses of men who had been shot, blindfolded and bound. They blame the military. Drivers Are Hitting Protesters as Memes of Car Attacks SpreadIn recent days, one person was killed in Seattle and two people were injured in Bloomington, Ind. Dozens of similar incidents have occurred across the United States. ‘A Colossal Error’: Mexican Leader Under Fire for Plan to Visit TrumpMexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will meet in the White House this week with President Trump, and said he plans to praise the administration for its “respectful treatment” of Mexicans. Henry Martin, Wry New Yorker Cartoonist, Is Dead at 94He defined his artistic mission as finding humor in the mundane and everyday — and he found it for 35 years. Case Against Amy Cooper Lacks Key Element: Victim’s CooperationMs. Cooper, who is white, is facing a charge of filing a false police report after she claimed a Black birdwatcher threatened her in Central Park during a dispute over her dog. Help! I’m Owed a Refund, But the Hotel Owner Refuses to BudgeHere we are, wondering aloud about the oversight capabilities of hotel franchises, and what powers they can exert over their thousands of individual owners. Thanks Covid-19. Boeing’s 737 Max is Being Readied for a Comeback. What Travelers Need to Know.The plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two deadly crashes, but could fly again by the end of the year. Answers to questions about the process. A Designer Who Makes Rugs Based on ScreenshotsTom Atton Moore’s vibrant floor coverings are indebted to centuries-old craft techniques — and to the more contemporary art of trawling through one’s phone. Hoping for a Theater Bailout? Better Head to LondonThe British government has promised $2 billion to save its cultural institutions, while the American theater, lacking meaningful leadership, is left to fend for itself. Review: In ‘Stateless’ on Netflix, Cate Blanchett (and Immigration)The A-lister plays a supporting role as a dancing scam artist in a mini-series she helped create, set at an Australian immigrant detention center. Tiny Love Stories: ‘She Wanted to Save the World’Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. The Greatest Wedding Reception Dance SongsWedding D.J.’s share their top tunes that are guaranteed to get all of your guests dancing. 239 Experts With One Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is AirborneThe W.H.O. has resisted mounting evidence that viral particles floating indoors are infectious, some scientists say. The agency maintains the research is still inconclusive. Breakthrough Drug for Covid-19 May Be Risky for Mild CasesThat study about dexamethasone has arrived with a big asterisk: While it appears to help severely ill patients, it harms others. Mary Trump’s Book Accuses the President of Embracing ‘Cheating as a Way of Life’The president’s niece, Mary L. Trump, is the first to break ranks with the family and release a tell-all memoir. Try Spelling BeePuzzle throughout the day to see how many words you can find. The Crossword, Tiles and MoreSolve the daily puzzle edited by Will Shortz, or try out other games like the Mini and Letter Boxed. Try VertexConnect the dots to reveal the hidden picture. More Recent Articles
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