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DHS launches review of domestic violent extremism among its ranks The Department of Homeland Security will undergo an internal probe for domestic violent extremism and White supremacy threats in the wake of the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol building, officials said Monday.      Vice President Kamala Harris pledges to work with Guatemala to address 'root causes' of migration U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris held a virtual bilateral meeting with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei as the two pledged to work together to address issues causing people to leave Guatemala.   Rockets' John Wall likely to miss rest of season due to hamstring injury Houston Rockets veteran point guard John Wall is expected to miss the remainder of the 2020-21 NBA season because of a right hamstring injury.   United States to release AstraZeneca doses to other countries amid pressure U.S. officials said Monday millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses will be released to other countries.   Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee retires from NFL after 11 seasons Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee has decided to retire from the NFL after 11 seasons with the franchise.   Scientists hope Interstellar Probe will reveal secrets of the heliosphere After almost four years of what NASA calls a "pragmatic concept study," scientists are ready to publicly present the agency's plan for a return to the edge of the solar system.   Clippers sign veteran center DeMarcus Cousins for rest of season The Los Angeles Clippers signed veteran big man DeMarcus Cousins for the remainder of the 2020-21 NBA season, the team announced.   Spike in 'fourth wave' COVID-19 hospitalizations hits Pacific Northwest COVID-19 surges in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington and Oregon prompted state and local officials on Monday to warn of dangers to younger people and new lockdown restrictions   Chiefs' Sean Culkin to convert entire NFL salary to Bitcoin If he earns a spot on the Kansas City Chiefs' roster to start the 2021 season, tight end Sean Culkin will become the first NFL player to convert his entire salary to Bitcoin.   Petition to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom reaches signature threshold California's Secretary of State Shirly Weber announced Monday that a petition to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom reached the signature threshold required to qualify for the ballot.   Chris Weidman provides post-surgery update after breaking leg at UFC 261 UFC middleweight Chris Weidman offered a post-surgery update on social media Monday after suffering a horrific leg injury at UFC 261 over the weekend.   President Joe Biden's stock market returns in his first 100 days the best in 75 years President Joe Biden's stock market returns in his first 100 days in office are better than any president in the past 75 years, according to a report by JPMorgan Chase.   Family: Video shows Black man killed by North Carolina deputies had hands on wheel Bodycam video of the police-involved death of a Black North Carolina man shows he was shot to death while his hands were on the steering wheel of his car, family members said Monday.   Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin files protest over SpaceX lunar contract Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, filed a formal protest Monday over NASA's April 16 decision to award Elon Musk's SpaceX a $2.9 billion lunar lander contract.   Study: Marijuana vaping more common among Hispanic, Black youths Hispanic and Black adolescents and teens are more likely to smoke marijuana using e-cigarettes than their White peers, an analysis published Monday by JAMA Pediatrics found.   Rare Jean-Michel Basquiat skull painting expected to sell for $50M at Christie's auction "In This Case," a rare painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat, is expected to sell for more than $50 million in Christie's 21st century art auction in May.   AC-130J gunship joins U.S.-Philippines training exercise A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship supported close air support training for the first time in a U.S.-Philippines training exercise, the Air Force said.   Woman wins $125,000 lottery prize while pumping gas A South Carolina woman who bought a scratch-off lottery ticket to help pass the time while filling up her gas tank ended up winning a $125,000 prize.   Census: States in South, West gain House seats, but fewer than expected Republican-dominated states in the U.S. South and West gained seats in the House of Representatives under U.S. Census Bureau population data released Monday, but not as many as they had hoped for.   Big Delta Heavy rocket launches U.S. spy satellite One of the most powerful rockets in the world, the Delta IV Heavy, lifted off into a sunny Southern California sky Monday afternoon, carrying a spy satellite or satellites for the U.S. Reconnaissance Office.   Beavers chew through cable, knock out Internet service to 900 customers A Canadian telecommunications company said about 900 customers in a British Columbia town lost Internet service when beavers chewed through a fiber cable.   Students riding bus discover they came from same orphanage in China A pair of students at a Virginia university struck up a conversation on a bus and soon discovered they lived at the same orphanage in China 15 years earlier.   Study: Total 2020 global military expenditures reached nearly $2 trillion Total worldwide military expenditures rose 2.6% in 2020 to nearly $2 trillion, data released on Monday by a Sweden-based research organization indicates.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Census Shows U.S. Population Grew at Slowest Rate Since 1930sWith immigration leveling off and a declining birthrate, the United States may be entering an era of substantially lower population growth, demographers said.   Census Shows California's Boom is Gone (and Why It's Not Surprising)California will lose a congressional seat based on new census data, in part because of birthrate and immigration declines. New York Loses House Seat After Coming Up 89 People Short on CensusNew population figures released on Monday confirmed that after the latest census, New York would lose a congressional seat, but only by the narrowest of margins. Biden to Send Coronavirus Vaccine AbroadPresident Biden will send up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to countries pleading for help, but some see a medicine dropper for “a four-alarm fire.” The World Responds to India's Distress CallCountries, companies and powerful members of the diaspora have all pledged to pitch in, but it likely won’t be enough to stop the unfolding catastrophe. A Look at Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Passports,’ Passes and Apps Around the GlobeA variety of digital and old-fashioned approaches are being used to confirm vaccination for entry to public places. But the world is still far from a universal standard of proof for crossing borders. The E.U. May Reopen to Vaccinated American Tourists. Here's What to Know.The head of the European Commission said the bloc was working to allow vaccinated visitors from the U.S. this summer. Questions remain about how and when that might happen. Homeland Security Will Assess How It Identifies Extremism in Its RanksThe department that works to prevent domestic terrorism threats will conduct an internal review as part of a larger effort to combat extremist ideology in the federal government. Supreme Court to Hear Gun Control CaseThe justices, who have not issued a major Second Amendment ruling since 2010, will consider a challenge to a longstanding New York gun control law. Andrew Brown Jr.’s Family Will See Body Camera Video of ShootingThe family of Andrew Brown Jr. watched a snippet of his final moments, but that hasn’t stopped the demands to publicly release body camera footage of the fatal shooting. Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Louisville PoliceThe force had come under scrutiny after the police killed a Black woman, Breonna Taylor, in a botched raid last year. Campaign to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Qualifies for California BallotThe 1.6 million voters who signed a petition for the Republican-led recall effort have 30 business days to ask to have their names removed if they so choose. Anthony Hopkins' Oscar Win Ends Night Highlighted by DiversitySix years after #OscarsSoWhite, a diverse roster of artists won awards, though Anthony Hopkins’s win over Chadwick Boseman as best actor surprised many. Inside Anthony Hopkins’s Unexpected Win at the OscarsThe actor offered to accept via Zoom but the academy said no. Still, he won because of a release strategy that ensured his film would peak at the last minute. Oscars 2021 Recap: The Best and Worst MomentsIn between a cinematic entrance and a letdown of an ending, there were breakthroughs, heartbreaks and a wolf howl. It was a strange night. Census, India, Apple-Facebook: Your Monday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Why Russia Is Exporting So Much VaccineMillions of doses of Russia’s pioneering coronavirus vaccine have gone abroad, strengthening the country’s influence at the expense of its people. Got a Confidential News Tip?The Times would like to hear from readers who want to share messages and materials with our journalists. Marco Rubio’s ‘Woke Capital’ TantrumRepublicans are mad at big business, but not mad enough to raise taxes. Why the New York Times's Opinion Redesign Drops 'Op-Ed'Our mission to stimulate thought and provoke discussion on public problems remains the same. Mark McCloskey and the Triumph of the Anti-LegislatorRepresentatives Mo Brooks and Marjorie Taylor Greene care more about culture warring than lawmaking. Will Mark McCloskey join them? Race and the Coming Liberal CrackupOur racialized politics will produce a conservative resurgence. Biden's Climate Plan Won't Outlaw MeatRepublican pundits and politicians are manufacturing red meat for their followers, regardless of truth. I Lived in a Van to Write the Book Behind ‘Nomadland.’ The Fear Is Real.For people whose only home is a vehicle, the knock is a visceral, even existential, threat. ‘All in All, the Worst Oscars Ever’Readers weighed in on a pared-down pandemic Oscars. Why the Meaning of ‘Infrastructure’ Matters So MuchThe definition has always depended on what a society is trying to accomplish. Where Biden's Infrastructure Plan Falls ShortBy that standard, even President Biden’s $2 trillion proposal falls short. William Edmondson and the Picassos of the American SouthWilliam Edmondson and other self-taught artists remind us of how genius somehow finds a way. To Be Tracked or Not? Apple Is Now Giving Us the Choice.With Apple’s latest mobile software update, we can decide whether apps monitor and share our activities with others. Here’s what to know. Prince Philip's Death Adds Urgency to Royal Family's TransitionQueen Elizabeth II is increasingly withdrawing to Windsor Castle, royal watchers say, while Prince Charles is stepping forward. In France, an Ever-Extending Labyrinth of Covid LockdownsWalk the dog? Only one kilometer. Want a raclette maker? Sure. A lamp? Nope. During the pandemic, France’s bureaucracy has hit overdrive, and the French are increasingly fed up. Blue Origin Challenges NASA Over SpaceX Moon Lander DealThe space agency picked Elon Musk’s company over two other bidders to take its astronauts back to the lunar surface. In Setback for Trump, Doug Collins Will Not Run in Georgia in 2022Mr. Collins, a former Republican congressman and ardent defender of former President Trump, was seen as an experienced potential challenger to Senator Raphael Warnock or Gov. Brian Kemp. Tesla Earnings Set Record in First QuarterThe electric-car maker’s performance reflected increasing sales and production around the world. Airline Bars Alaska State Senator Over Mask Policy ViolationAlaska Airlines said it had suspended State Senator Lora Reinbold from flying because she refused to comply with its mask rules. Guard Watched as Man Hanged Himself in Jail, Prosecutors SayCapt. Rebecca Hillman was charged with criminally negligent homicide in the death, which has added to criticism of New York City’s jail system. What’s on TV This Week: ‘United Shades of America’ and a Presidential AddressW. Kamau Bell’s documentary series returns with an episode on policing. And President Biden addresses a joint session of Congress. On the Oscars Red Carpet: A Lot of Style, Little SubstanceA return to in-person awards meant a return to fashion form for many celebrities. Have we learned nothing from the past year? Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Trainer and Grandmother Helped With Weight LossThe Blue Jays star sought help from a trainer — and his grandmother — to reimagine his body. He’s down 42 pounds and his O.P.S. is up 244 points. Paul Oscher, Blues Musician in Muddy Waters’s Band, Dies at 74He played harmonica, guitar and piano, often all at the same time. He died of complications of the coronavirus. The Key to Easy Summer Baking Is in the Freezer AisleThe best, most adaptable tarts start with a store-bought puff pastry, to be topped with any fruits or vegetables you like. Crohn’s Disease Is on the RiseMany think the abdominal disorder starts in childhood, but it can occur at any age and is becoming more prevalent throughout the world. Anthony Hopkins Accepts Oscar, Paying Tribute to Chadwick Boseman“At 83 years of age I did not expect to get this award,” Hopkins said of his best actor win in a video posted early on Monday morning. With No Frills or Celebrities, Cookpad Is a Global Go-To for RecipesBorn in Japan and a hit around the world, the recipe-sharing site has been less successful in America. Yet it has a small, fervent following among immigrants. Italy’s Problem With School Dropouts Goes From Bad to Worse in PandemicEven before the coronavirus hit, Italy had among the worst dropout rates in Europe. But closed schools and online classes have pushed students out in ever higher numbers. Helen Weaver, Chronicler of an Affair With Kerouac, Dies at 89She was a respected translator from French and a writer on astrology, but her magnum opus was a memoir of her time with Kerouac and the Beats. More Recent Articles
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