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Pompeo: U.S. will deny China access to Americans' data The Trump administration is working to prevent China from using telecommunications networks to access the private data of American citizens, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.      San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills donating salary to social justice causes San Antonio Spurs veteran guard Patty Mills is donating his salary from the NBA's 22-team restart in Orlando, Fla., to Black Lives Matter and other social justice causes.   Attorney seeks dismissal of charges for former officer in George Floyd's death An attorney for former Minneapolis Police officer Thomas Lane filed a motion to dismiss charges against him in the death of George Floyd.   Los Angeles Clippers traveling to Orlando without star Kawhi Leonard Superstar forward Kawhi Leonard didn't fly with the Los Angeles Clippers to Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday because of a family matter.   San Francisco 49ers RB Raheem Mostert demanding trade San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert has requested a trade from the team, his agent announced Wednesday on social media.   Biden, Sanders task forces unveil policy recommendations for general election Unity task forces for former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders released policy recommendations ahead of the Democratic National Convention.   Texas executes Billy Wardlow for 1993 murder Barring intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court or the governor of Texas, the state is scheduled Wednesday to execute a death row inmate who killed an elderly man nearly 30 years ago.   Stanford to cut 11 varsity teams, Ivy League cancels fall sports due to pandemic As coronavirus cases continue to spike around the country, Stanford University is cutting 11 of its varsity programs and the Ivy League has ruled out playing sports this fall.   Bodies of 180 suspected extrajudicial execution victims found in Burkina Faso Human Rights Watch on Wednesday announced the discovery of 180 bodies of men believed to be victims of mass extrajudicial killings in Burkina Faso.   Lee Daniels, Fred Savage working on new 'Wonder Years' pilot "Empire" creator and "Precious" filmmaker Lee Daniels is working with actor-director Fred Savage on a pilot for a new version of "The Wonder Years."   Javicia Leslie lands lead in 'Batwoman' Season 2 Javicia Leslie will play the titular heroine in "Batwoman" when the show returns to The CW for Season 2 in January.   Kansas man receives 12 years in prison for killing girlfriend on cruise ship A federal judge in Kansas sentenced a man to 12 years in prison for killing his girlfriend while they were on board a cruise ship in 2018, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.   Trump, Lopez Obrador celebrate USMCA with joint declaration President Donald Trump and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador celebrated the launch of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement by signing a joint declaration at the White House on Wednesday.   Nearly 60 killed in severe flooding in Japan The death toll continued to rise Wednesday on the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan as tens of thousands of workers continued rescue and recovery efforts after flooding downpours inundated the region.   NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson cleared to race after two negative coronavirus tests Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has been cleared to compete Sunday at Kentucky Speedway after testing negative for the coronavirus twice.   Harvard, MIT sue to block ICE from removing student visas for online instruction Harvard and MIT on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block a Trump administration policy that would strip international students of visas if the university they attend moves to online-only instruction.   U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 3M after new single-day record of 60K The United States has set a one-day record for new COVID-19 cases -- more than 60,000, surpassing the previous mark by several thousand.   Species that use sound to 'fake' their body size are usually skilled vocal learners Animals that use their voice to sound bigger than they are tend to also be skilled vocal learners, according to new scientific paper.   Many COVID-19 hot spots affect areas around state borders, experts say Many COVID-19 hotspots across the country are in areas along state borders because different governments have taken different approaches to contain spread of the new coronavirus, according to the U.S. COVID Atlas.   Ancient Polynesians, Native Americans made contact before Europeans arrived Ancient Polynesians and Native Americans hailing from what is now Colombia were in contact prior to the arrival of Europeans, according to a new genomic survey.   Facebook removes accounts linked to Roger Stone, foreign interference Facebook on Wednesday took down dozens of accounts linked to Republican operative Roger Stone, efforts at foreign interference and white nationalist groups.   Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman retires from Army citing 'bullying,' 'retaliation' by Trump Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said he will retire from the military following a campaign of bullying and retaliation in response to his testimony in President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Trump Threatens to Cut Funding if Schools Do Not Fully ReopenDisregarding the advice of his own health experts, President Trump also attacked the C.D.C.’s reopening guidelines as onerous and expensive.   Grave Shortages of P.P.E. Gear Flare Again as Covid Cases SurgeFive months into the pandemic, the U.S. still hasn’t solved the problem. The dearth of supplies is affecting a broad array of health facilities, renewing pleas for White House intervention. Supreme Court Upholds Trump Administration Regulation Letting Employers Opt Out of Birth Control CoverageThe regulation was the latest attempt to undermine the “contraception mandate,” a signature initiative of the Obama administration. Job Bias Laws Do Not Protect Teachers in Catholic Schools, Supreme Court RulesThe case was the court’s latest consideration of the relationship between the government and religion. New Body Camera Transcripts Detail Last Moments for George Floyd“They’ll kill me. They’ll kill me,” Mr. Floyd pleaded, according to a body camera transcript in court filings by a former officer who wants the charges against him dismissed. Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide in Death of Seattle ProtesterThe driver, Dawit Kelete, 27, struck two demonstrators with his car early Saturday, one of whom later died, prosecutors said. N.Y.C. Public Schools Will Not Fully Reopen in SeptemberClassroom attendance in September will be limited to only one to three days a week in an effort to continue to curb the outbreak, the mayor said. Ivy League Holds All Sports Until JanuaryThe league’s decision could be influential for other university presidents as they consider how to handle the coronavirus pandemic. It is the first Division I conference to suspend football for the fall. What Harvard and Your Local Commuter College Now Have in CommonFor colleges in the middle of the pack, the financial calculus during the pandemic looks very different, with in-person classes on campus a way to survive. What Will Trump’s Rally in New Hampshire Be Like? It’s Anyone’s GuessThe governor, a Republican, isn’t attending. It isn’t clear how many other G.O.P. elected officials will come. The turnout could be low, or expansive. And fears of the virus hang over the event. All in the Family Dynamics: Donald Trump’s Niece on the President’s ClanIn “Too Much and Never Enough,” Mary L. Trump says her uncle is turning this country “into a macro version of my malignantly dysfunctional family.” Where’s Trump’s Financial Disclosure? The White House Blames the PandemicThe annual report was due last week under federal ethics rules, but the White House says it needs more time. The president was already given a 45-day extension. Schools, Supreme Court, Summer Gardens: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Counting the InfectedHow The Times got access to a federal database of 1.5 million coronavirus cases — and what it revealed. Facebook’s Civil Rights Meeting Didn’t Go WellCivil rights groups criticized the company’s top executives, Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, after a meeting about its policies on hate speech. Sex, Sisters and Dr. DonaldWho wants to trust their reproductive life to Trump? Mainers Are ‘Disappointed,’ Too, Susan CollinsMaybe we’ve been expecting too much of her all along. Call It White SupremacyWhite supremacy is the biggest racial problem this country faces, and has faced. TRoberts Supreme Court Curtails Birth Control Access. Again.Justices rule that employers can stand between female workers and their health care. How Democrats Should Increase the Youth VoteYouth organizers have the answers. When will party elites invest in them? College Courses Online Are Disappointing. Here’s How to Fix Them.No one wants to pay $30,000 per semester for the current experience. For Israel and Palestine, Equality in a One-State SolutionFor decades I argued for separation between Israelis and Palestinians. Now, I can imagine a Jewish home in an equal state. Facebook Flunks New Audit on Civil Rights and Hate SpeechA new audit warns that Facebook may be “driving people toward self-reinforcing echo chambers of extremism.” I Played in the N.F.L. It Needs Way More Than a Black Anthem.If the league wants to show its commitment to its players, it should hire and promote more Black coaches and executives. Was This Ancient Taoist the First Philosopher of Disability?Zhuangzi pushed back against the idea that “normal” is good and difference is bad 2,500 years ago. The Chicks Are Done Caring What People ThinkThe trio formerly known as the Dixie Chicks is returning with its first album in 14 years, at peace with an industry that’s never made nice. ‘Hamilton,’ ‘The Simpsons’ and the Problem With Colorblind CastingAnimated shows are finally moving away from letting white actors play characters of color. But even well-intentioned efforts at increasing diversity create complications. ‘The Far Side’ Cartoonist Gary Larson Shares First New Work in 25 YearsIn a note on his website, Mr. Larson thanked a clogged pen for pushing him to create digital cartoons on a tablet. “I’m just exploring, experimenting, and trying stuff,” he said. “New Stuff.” Study of 17 Million Identifies Crucial Risk Factors for Coronavirus DeathsThe largest study yet confirms that race, ethnicity, age and gender can raise a person’s chances of dying from Covid-19. Boeing Communications Chief Resigns Over 33-Year-Old ArticleNiel Golightly stepped down after an employee complained about an article he wrote in 1987 that said women should not serve in combat. He said those views do not reflect his opinion today. The Cafe Has Black Lives Matter Signs. The Owner Voted for Trump.“I’m a liberal guy,” said Thomas Bosco, who is facing backlash after he said in an MSNBC interview that he voted for the president in 2016 and was likely to do so again. Ninja Played Fortnite on YouTube, and the Gaming World Lost Its MindThe buzz that Tyler Blevins, also known as Ninja, generated by streaming on a new platform showed the power famous content creators have in the video game industry. Robinhood Has Lured Young Traders, Sometimes With Devastating ResultsIts users buy and sell the riskiest financial products and do so more frequently than customers at other retail brokerage firms, but their inexperience can lead to staggering losses. Hong Kong Security Law Squeezes Space for Media, Choking RTHKRTHK, a government-funded news organization, has a fierce independent streak that has long angered the authorities. Designing a Garden? You’ll Need a PlanWhether you want to frame a view or block one, sometimes all it takes is a few well-placed plants — and some guiding principles. What Does it Mean to be ‘At Home’ These Days?People are experiencing the reopening of the country in different ways in different regions. They are responding to it differently, too. Ennio Morricone Was More Than Just a Great Film ComposerHe was one of the great composers, period. Mary Kay Letourneau Dies at 58A tabloid fixture in the 1990s, she defended the relationship as consensual, as did he. Tammy Duckworth Confronts Nativist Smears From Tucker CarlsonMs. Duckworth, an Illinois senator who is Thai-American and lost both legs fighting in Iraq, has been the target of two nights of attacks from the Fox News host; some were amplified by President Trump. Try Spelling BeePuzzle throughout the day to see how many words you can find. The Crossword, Vertex and MoreSolve the daily puzzle edited by Will Shortz, or try out other games like the Mini and Letter Boxed. Try TilesOur soothing matching game may help you de-stress. More Recent Articles
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