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Yankees top Nationals in MLB's rain-shortened return amid pandemic The New York Yankees kicked off MLB's pandemic-shortened 2020 season with a storm-halted victory over ace Max Scherzer and the defending World Series champion Washington Nationals.      Seattle, NHL's 32nd team, unveils Kraken nickname, team colors Seattle's new NHL team, set to make its debut in the 2021-22 season, unveiled its nickname, logo and color scheme Thursday.   U.S. paratrooper dies in vehicle rollover in Syria The Pentagon on Thursday identified a U.S. paratrooper who died earlier this week in a vehicle rollover in Syria.   Canada rules U.S. Safe Third Country agreement unconstitutional A Canadian court on Wednesday ruled a U.S.-Canada agreement to deny entry to certain asylum seekers invalid, stating sending refugee claimants back to the United States where they risk imprisonment is unconstitutional.   Richy Werenski grabs one-shot lead at 3M Open; Dustin Johnson withdraws Richy Werenski made a short birdie putt on his final hole for an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead in Thursday's opening round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn.   Justice Dept. says SF consulate used to shield Chinese from U.S. law A Chinese researcher wanted for a visa violation has taken refuge in the Chinese consulate in San Francisco, U.S. officials said, adding tension to the deteriorating relationship between the world's two largest economies   Mike Tyson, 54, to fight Roy Jones Jr. in exhibition match Former undisputed heavyweight champion "Iron" Mike Tyson will return to the ring and fight ex-world champion Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match.   U.S. Rep. John Lewis to lie in state in Capitol Rotunda Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda next week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday.   Minnesota Vikings signing head coach Mike Zimmer to multiyear extension The Minnesota Vikings are signing head coach Mike Zimmer to a multiyear contract extension.   Navy certifies 6th weapons elevator on Ford The Navy's Program Executive Office Aircraft Carriers announced the certification of a sixth Advanced Weapons Elevator aboard USS Gerald R. Ford this week.   Five aid workers killed in Nigeria; president blames Boko Haram Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari blamed Boko Haram for killing five aid workers who were abducted in Nigeria's Borno State last month.   Drugs for inflammation might help with severe depression, study finds People with depression resistant to standard drug treatments might receive relief with anti-inflammatory drugs, a study published Thursday by the journal Translational Psychiatry found.   Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw scratched from opening day start vs. Giants Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw won't make his scheduled start in Thursday's opening day game against the San Francisco Giants after being placed on the 10-day injured list.   ICE, CBP, TSA employees join lawsuit seeking hazard pay for work during pandemic Employees from nine federal agencies joined a class-action lawsuit seeking hazard pay for work performed during the COVID-19 pandemic.   State Department authorizes $634.7M deal to upgrade Chile's F-16s The State Department has authorized a possible $634.7 million deal for upgrades to the F-16 aircraft, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Thursday.   MLB, players' union agree on expanded playoffs for 2020 season Major League Baseball and its players' union have agreed to a plan that will expand the postseason from 10 teams to 16 in the 2020 season.   Candidates in smaller swing state races struggle financially amid pandemic In smaller congressional races, the pandemic has made it harder to raise money for first-time and lesser-known congressional candidates while low-cost options to advertise and outreach have been limited.   Lawmakers criticize Lockheed over F-35 parts, missing equipment files Lockheed Martin declined to promise lawmakers it would fully reimburse the Department of Defense for defective equipment files relating to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter during a Congressional hearing this week.   Justice Department inspector general to investigate federal police in Portland, Ore., Washington, D.C. The Justice Department inspector general announced Thursday he's opening an investigation into the use of force by federal law enforcement agents on protesters in Portland, Ore., and Washington, D.C.   COVID-19 kills 13 Felician sisters in Michigan convent Thirteen Felician sisters at a Michigan convent have died from COVID-19, 12 in a one-month span, and another six weeks later.   Trump cancels Republican National Convention events in Florida President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled Republican National Convention events scheduled to take place in Jacksonville, Fla., citing rising coronavirus cases in the state.   CDC: Indiana's COVID-19 infections may be underreported by 170K Up to 188,000 people in Indiana might have been infected with COVID-19 as of late April, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Trump Abruptly Cancels Republican Convention in Jacksonville: ‘It’s Not the Right Time’After forcing the convention to move from Charlotte to Jacksonville because he wanted a big celebration, President Trump called off the Florida portion, citing the health risks from the coronavirus.   ‘It’s Emotional Whiplash’: California Is Once Again at the Center of the Virus CrisisThe state was the first to issue a stay-at-home order, helping to control an early outbreak. It has now surpassed New York for the most known cases of the virus. Republican Stimulus Talks Stall Over Differences on UnemploymentDisputes over how to extend supplemental jobless benefits — and a White House push for money for a new F.B.I. building — slowed efforts to agree to an opening bid in negotiations with Democrats. Here’s How Congress Might Replace the Extra $600 Weekly Jobless BenefitSupplemental checks for laid-off workers are set to expire at month’s end. Republicans and Democrats disagree on what to do next. Rise in Unemployment Claims Signals an Economic ReversalJob losses showed no letup as a surge in coronavirus cases forced new business shutdowns and a $600 weekly federal benefit inched to its expiration. Judge Orders Cohen Released, Citing ‘Retaliation’ Over Tell-All BookA judge agreed that federal officials had returned Michael D. Cohen to prison because he wanted to publish a book this fall about President Trump. House Democrats Advance New Checks on Presidential Pardon PowerThe measures face major political and constitutional hurdles, but amount to the most substantial attempt by Congress in recent history to put guardrails around such powers. “Immigration Nation” Drew Complaints From ICE, Filmmakers SayA new documentary peers inside the secretive world of immigration enforcement. The filmmakers faced demands to delete scenes and delay broadcast until after the election. A.O.C. Unleashes a Viral Condemnation of Sexism in CongressAfter a Republican lawmaker referred to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez using a sexist vulgarity, she took to the House floor to denounce the abuse faced by women in Congress and across the nation. That WordFew prominent women in power have publicly addressed a particular vulgarity that men have leveled against them for years. Today, on the floor of the House, that changed. Republican Convention, Stimulus, the Muppets: Your Thursday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. The Case for a One-State SolutionPeter Beinart joins the podcast to debate the future of Israelis and Palestinians. Big Tech Versus Climate ChangeHow tech companies and all of us can help slow global warming. Introducing: Nice White ParentsA new limited series about building a better school system, and what gets in the way. “Nice White Parents” — coming July 30 from Serial Productions, brought to you by The New York Times. Why Can’t Trump’s America Be Like Italy?On the coronavirus, the “sick man of Europe” puts us to shame. Millions of Americans Are About to Lose Their Homes. Congress Must Help Them.Here’s what can be done to help people avoid eviction. The Future of NonconformityWhere freethinkers go to fight. Tech Is About Power. And These Four Moguls Have Too Much of It.A congressional hearing on Monday should address this imbalance. This Column Is Not About Cancel CultureIt’s about attention. Where an American Passport Doesn’t Work: The World, and Irish PubsWill the coronavirus finally show Americans how much privilege they’ve enjoyed? Why the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Is Suing the Trump AdministrationThe president’s immigration policies are bad for business. How to Give Children Joy, Even During a PandemicThe coronavirus forces parents to weigh their kids’ safety against the need for freedom — a tension Black parents have been contending with for generations. How Powerful Is the President?It is time for Congress to investigate the emergency authorities given to the chief executive. The One Change That Could Save Your Neighborhood StoresThe key to pandemic survival for your favorite, homey retailer may be reforming bankruptcy protection. The Trump SwampA reader is not surprised by a report of the president’s attempt to have a golf tournament moved to one of his resorts. Also: A kitten’s reading habits. Why Baseball is Entering a Season of the UnknownThe schedule is short. The stadiums will be empty. But the players’ biggest task this summer might be keeping the virus at bay. Should 5-Year-Olds Start School This Year?Faced with remote learning or socially distanced classroom options, some parents of rising kindergartners are considering holding their kids back. Feds Sending Tactical Team to Seattle, Expanding Presence Beyond PortlandAfter outrage over the presence of federal agents in Portland, Ore., the Trump administration is sending a team to Seattle. Officials say they will be on standby. Prince Harry and Meghan Sue Over Photos of Their Son, ArchieThe couple contend that the photos were most likely taken with a drone or telephoto lens while they were in their backyard in the Los Angeles area, which violates California’s so-called paparazzi law. Trump Moves to Roll Back Obama Program Addressing Housing DiscriminationThe move coincides with efforts by the president’s re-election campaign to shore up support among white suburban voters. Hearst Magazines President Troy Young ResignsTroy Young was elevated to lead the magazine division in 2018 as the face of digital transformation despite complaints of bullying and harassment. Testing Bottlenecks Threaten N.Y.C.’s Ability to Contain Virus“Honestly, I don’t even really see the point in getting tested,” said one New Yorker who has waited nearly two weeks, with still no results. A Hedge Fund Bailout Highlights How Regulators Ignored Big RisksThe Dodd-Frank financial law succeeded at making banks safer, but empowered shadowy corners of finance that nearly wrecked the system in March. Yoo Hyuk-kee, South Korea’s Most-Wanted Man, Arrested in New YorkYoo Hyuk-kee faces charges of embezzlement from the shipping company that ran a South Korean ferry that sank, killing more than 300 people. Prosecutors say embezzlement helped lead to unsafe conditions on the ferry. A High-Tech Array of Travel Tools: ‘Smart’ Health Cards,Temperature-Reading Glasses and MoreProducts that rely on artificial intelligence aim to make travel safer during the pandemic. But hefty prices and privacy concerns are issues. Suggestions, Distractions and Diaries. Our Staff Is an Open Book.Worry is a drumbeat. Above it, though, there’s a melody: a craving for distraction and joy, for intimacy, for serendipity. Eight Artists on the Influence of Tom of FinlandTouko Valio Laaksonen, who would have been 100 this year, transformed depictions of queer eroticism in art through his hyper-real, hypermasculine style. The Pleasure of Watching Charlize Theron Throw a PunchFrom her debut in “2 Days in the Valley” to “The Old Guard,” the actress has taken action seriously. Her fight scenes have the heft and emotion of a Gene Kelly dance sequence. Mookie Betts Arrives as a Capstone to the Dodgers’ Patient ProjectThe Dodgers played the long game to build a perpetual winner, and now they have a superstar who may help secure their first title in more than three decades. ‘Amulet’ Review: A Man in Dark Times and Deep TroubleIn this spooky tale, a soldier discovers a strange female talisman and meets some far more enigmatic women. When Grandparents Are Estranged From Their GrandchildrenAt heart, estrangement from grandchildren reflects estrangement from adult children, the gatekeeper middle generation that can promote or deny access. More Recent Articles
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