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China bans Boston Celtics games after Enes Kanter's Tibet comments Boston Celtics games have been removed from Chinese media platforms after center Enes Kanter expressed support for Tibet in a two-minute video posted to social media.     Texas asks Supreme Court to leave abortion ban in place Texas urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to reject the Justice Department's request to block the state's restrictive abortion law, stating the Biden administration has no standing to challenge it.   Philadelphia Eagles activate TE Dallas Goedert from COVID-19 list Philadelphia Eagles starting tight end Dallas Goedert was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, the team announced.   Indianapolis Colts' Julian Blackmon done for season with torn Achilles Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon will miss the remainder of the 2021 season after suffering a torn Achilles during practice this week.   Family found dead near Yosemite died from extreme heat, sheriff says Local authorities say they've determined the cause of death of a family that mysteriously went missing near California's Yosemite National Park.   Six Conference USA schools to join American Athletic Conference Six Conference USA schools -- Florida Atlantic, Charlotte, UTSA, North Texas, Rice and UAB -- accepted invitations to join the American Athletic Conference, it was announced.   Pentagon's plans for hypersonic weapons sees setback after rocket fizzles The Pentagon's hypersonic weapons program hit a stumbling block Thursday after a test of a booster rocket failed.   Queen Elizabeth recuperating after overnight hospital stay Queen Elizabeth II was released Thursday after spending the night in a hospital for tests described as "preliminary investigations," Buckingham Palace said.   Senators: U.S. aims to stay on top in international space race China's increased efforts in space grabbed the attention of the U.S. Senate space and science subcommittee Thursday, with several members saying Congress will act to ensure that NASA retains its leadership role in space.   Haitian gang leader threatens to kill missionaries held hostage unless ransom is paid The leader of a Haitian gang has threatened to kill hostages if the ransom it has demanded for 17 U.S. and Canadian missionaries isn't met.   Alyssa Milano testifies before House committee on Equal Rights Amendment Actress Alyssa Milano testified Thursday during a House committee hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment, stating that the Constitution "failed" the country by not including women.   AG Merrick Garland: DOJ fully committed to prosecuting 'intolerable' Jan. 6 attack Attorney General Merrick Garland was peppered with questions on a wide range of subjects in early questioning by Republicans and Democrats during his appearance in front of the House Judiciary Committee Thursday.   Pelosi says framework for social spending bill within reach House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that Democrats were closing in on the framework for an expansive social spending bill.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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House Finds Bannon in Contempt for Defying Jan. 6 Inquiry SubpoenaThe vote came after a bitterly partisan debate over the Capitol attack and as Republicans sought to deflect questions about Donald J. Trump’s role in the violence.   How Trump Is Using a SPAC to Bankroll a New Social Media CompanyA merger with a so-called blank check company is poised to give the former president access to hundreds of millions of dollars. Garland Parries Pressure From Both Sides in House TestimonyAppearing before the House Judiciary Committee, the attorney general sidestepped questions from Democrats about the Jan. 6 investigation and batted away criticism from Republicans. C.D.C. Recommends Covid Booster Shots for Millions of AmericansRecipients of the Moderna and the J.&J. vaccines may receive extra doses, although the shots continue to prevent illness and death. Rise in Cases and Deaths Tests Britain’s Gamble on Few Virus RestrictionsThe country’s grand experiment — opening up with hardly any restrictions — is facing its toughest test yet. Biden Is Open to Scrapping Filibuster for Voting Rights Bill ‘and Maybe More’The president said any push to “fundamentally alter” the Senate’s 60-vote threshold would have to wait until after Congress passed his vast spending agenda. Kevin McCarthy or Liz Cheney? Consultants Forced to ChooseThe message, delivered by a lobbyist close to the House minority leader, Kevin McCarthy, has already led one Republican firm to cut ties. How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of MidtermsRepublicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb. Former Trump Lawyer to Oversee Election Review in TexasThe selection of a new secretary of state arrives as Gov. Greg Abbott is facing pressure to allow an expanded 2020 election audit in Texas. The Irony in Glenn Youngkin’s Push for Early Voting in VirginiaGlenn Youngkin, the Republican nominee for governor, is encouraging early voting despite catering to the Trump base that believes the former president’s election conspiracies. Climate Change Poses a Widening Threat to National SecurityIntelligence and defense agencies issued reports warning that the warming planet will increase strife between countries and spur migration. U.S. Warns Climate Poses ‘Emerging Threat’ to Financial SystemA Financial Stability Oversight Council report could lead to more regulatory action and disclosure requirements for banks. Haunted Houses Need to Terrify You More Than Ever This HalloweenMany haunted attractions, typically a financially lucrative business, were devastated by the 2020 season. This year, they’re hoping to rebound through your frights and screams. ’90s Sitcoms Shaped Me as an Immigrant Child. What if They Hadn’t?As a young girl, I emulated characters from shows like “Saved by the Bell” to act American. If only “Never Have I Ever” and“Ramy” had been around back then. Donald Trump Shouldn’t Be UnderestimatedDemocrats need a bigger, bolder campaign blueprint to save democracy that doesn’t hinge on the whims of Congress. Is a Helen Keller Obsession Holding Disabled People Back?We've used the story of her life as a kind of shorthand for the disabled experience, as if there were just one. But we are here and we are many. Will Covid Really Change the Way We Work?The "Great Resignation" could be a sign of a major realignment in the labor market, or it could be just a temporary readjustment. How Not to Let Corporations Kill Biden’s AgendaProfit taxes should be increased, but it's OK to borrow if they aren't. Why the Popularity of ‘Squid Game’ Terrifies MeWhat does the appeal of this violent, dystopian fantasy say about us? Will Maria Ressa’s Nobel Peace Prize Force Mark Zuckerberg to Wake Up?The journalist, whose reporting has taken on the president of the Philippines and the C.E.O. of Facebook, discusses the “atom bomb” that social media set off in our information ecosystem. Colin Powell Was My Thurgood MarshallHe was Black and Republican, a soldier and a diplomat — and his life holds a particular message for a nation whose democracy is increasingly in peril. Ethnic Studies Will Soon Be a Requirement in California SchoolsA look at California's ethnic studies requirement. ‘Ordinary Citizens’ Turned Rioters on Jan. 6Readers react to an account of 90 seconds of violence at the Capitol. Also: Voting rights; Parler; the Jefferson statue; older drivers; filing cabinets. On the Supreme Court, Religion and a Scheduled ExecutionThe Supreme Court routinely rejects death penalty appeals. But it halted an execution when religion became an issue. When Biden and China's Xi Meet, Leverage Will Be EverythingIf everything is a priority, then nothing is. ‘I Just Want a Better Life’Reaching for a college education came with additional challenges. These New Yorkers sought help to continue pursuing their dreams. 哈佛中文项目迁台：新“冷战”阴影下的文化脱钩？当更多美国人去台湾而不是中国大陆学习中文，他们可能会因为转换了学习地点而失去加深对中国了解的机会，中美之间的隔阂和对立局面是否也将更难挽回？ The Around-the-Clock Prayer Effort to Save the Haiti HostagesSeventeen missionaries remain held for a large ransom. And so, every 30 minutes, another family or church takes up the mantle. Waiting. Praying through the night. Jerry Pinkney, Acclaimed Children’s Book Illustrator, Dies at 81Adept at reimagining classic tales, he often made sure that his books included Black characters and themes. Prosecutor Casts Doubt on Account of Train Passengers Not Intervening in RapeA local prosecutor disputed accounts, put forth by other authorities, that passengers on the train near Philadelphia had watched the assault happen and done nothing in response. Lyft Says 1,807 Sexual Assaults Occurred in Rides in 2019The company’s first-ever safety report, which it committed two years ago to producing, also included four fatal assaults and 49 deaths in crashes. Queen Elizabeth Was Hospitalized, Palace DisclosesShe was discharged on Thursday after undergoing tests the day before and spending the night. The queen, 95, had just canceled a planned trip to Northern Ireland. Human Remains Found in Florida Park Were Brian Laundrie’s, F.B.I. SaysDental records confirmed that the human remains found in a thickly wooded park in Sarasota County were those of Mr. Laundrie, a “person of interest” in the murder of his fiancée, Gabrielle Petito. Li Yundi Is Detained in China on Suspicion of ProstitutionLi Yundi, a famous performer, was accused of soliciting a woman, state news outlets said. Officials often use such accusations against their enemies. Extreme Heat Caused Family’s Death in Sierra National Forest, Authorities SayAfter a two-month effort to find out what killed Jonathan Gerrish, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, and their dog, investigators pointed to 109-degree heat and a lack of water. House Ethics Committee Details Accusations Against 4 LawmakersThe separate reports, investigating three Republicans and a Democrat, center on stock trades, the misuse of campaign funds and the improper awarding of contracts. Questlove Looks at 50 Years of Modern Music — and Modern HistoryIn “Music Is History,” the Roots’ frontman tells a story of America that begins in 1971, the year he was born. Italy's Car Museums Offer More Than Just Ferrari And LamborghiniThere’s more to see than Ferrari and Lamborghini, and three museums in the country’s automotive heartland offer a deeper look. TV Was an Alien World for Golshifteh Farahani. Then Came ‘Invasion.’The Iranian-born actress has nearly 12 million Instagram followers but is relatively unknown stateside. A new Apple TV+ sci-fi series may change that. More Recent Articles
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