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John Isner Says Goodbye to Pro Tennis at the U.S. Open

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By Lola Fadulu from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/hGJZ6Fq

'Any story could be your last' - India's crackdown on Kashmir press

The BBC has spoken to over two dozen Kashmiri journalists who are wary of the government's actions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/24ThlOQ

An Obsolete German Tank Seeks a Second Life on Ukraine’s Front Lines

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By Christopher F. Schuetze from NYT World https://ift.tt/tFuMmQR

Xóchitl Gálvez: Mexican opposition pick female election candidate

Xóchitl Gálvez, backed by the centre-right PRI, says “ovaries are needed" to tackle organised crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Imf06d9

Follower of November

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/R6cSufi

US health department recommends looser restrictions on cannabis

The US health department has called on drug enforcement officials to reclassify cannabis as lower risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mb6Cljn

Blue supermoon: Where had the best view?

The rare spectacle, not expected again until 2037, lit up the skies - here are the best views from around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/43UfMFI

Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east

The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m9invP7

Standout Korean Spots for Standbys, Knife-Cut Noodles and More

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By Pete Wells from NYT Food https://ift.tt/SEztR1v

Last Defendant in Trump Election Interference Case in Georgia Is Granted Bond

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By Richard Fausset from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8Vsrvbw

G20: Putin tells India PM Modi he will not attend Delhi summit

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the G20 summit instead, Mr Putin told Mr Modi over a phone call. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q68oisK

Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricane

People in low-lying coastal areas are warned to seek higher ground as Tropical Storm Idalia intensifies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eRbizKL

Eminem Tells Vivek Ramaswamy to Stop Rapping His Songs

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By Jonathan Weisman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UQYsjvf

Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel

Libya's foreign minister is suspended because of talks with Israel, which Tripoli does not recognise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n0HoStB

What ‘Playing Forest Hills’ Means to Tennis Fans

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By James Barron from NYT New York https://ift.tt/q45U3h7

A Field Guide to the 2023 U.S. Open

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By Jesus Jiménez from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/pSoJitL

A 12,000-Year-Old Bird Call, Made of Bird Bones

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By Franz Lidz from NYT Science https://ift.tt/efF9xYc

In Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic Has a Much-Needed Gift: A Rival

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By Kurt Streeter from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/key3TBW

Simone Biles Shows She’s Not Just Easing Her Way Back

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By Carla Correa from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/1WwUvdn

Man Accused of Injecting Substance Into Neighbor’s Home Is Charged

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By Anushka Patil from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Yvghucz

Evergrande: Shares in the crisis-hit Chinese developer plunge by 80%

The heavily-indebted firm's shares had been suspended from trading in Hong Kong since March last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ckF4hKV

Romania gas station blasts kill one and injure many

One person died and dozens of people are injured after two blasts at a liquefied petroleum station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cc7sOHG

Covid Closed the Nation’s Schools. Cleaner Air Can Keep Them Open.

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By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/UXuRAVk

Haiti gang opens fire on protesters in capital, killing seven

Soaring gang violence in Haiti has left more than 2,400 people dead in 2023 alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F6HqJaf

Martin Luther King: 60 years since 'I have a dream' speech

Civil rights activists and Martin Luther King Jr's family spoke at the event in Washington DC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8lLfJqG

‘I Have a Dream,’ Yesterday and Today

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By Darren Sands from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/V4iBQGC

Auctioneer exposed by BBC admits illegally selling rare ancient coins

Richard Beale has pleaded guilty over the sales of the $4m Eid Mar and parts of the "Gaza Hoard". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXIqoZ3

Putin Had Every Reason to Want Prigozhin Gone

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By Tatiana Stanovaya from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/EdBi9mA

Corrections: Aug. 26, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/lCWiLnJ

Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans

The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fQpaqzK

Two People Are Shot at Chicago White Sox Baseball Game

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By Orlando Mayorquin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/AJ85Ri4

Take Two

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By Caitlin Lovinger from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/YqFfacj

Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica

Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x7BmKSZ

The booking of Trump is only the start of a long legal process.

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By James C. McKinley Jr. from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KTIzow

Biden Didn’t Hear Question on Maui He Appeared to Brush Off, White House Says

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By Erica L. Green from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QpJR1l5

Rohingya: Gang violence stalks world's largest refugee camp

Six years after fleeing Myanmar, refugees are kept sleepless by nightly sounds of gunfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lzhSeUs

Who is getting the most speaking time?

By Christine Zhang from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Bt0hUlR

Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far

It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fSJvWl0

The First Chinese American Movie Star and the Cost of Glittering Fame

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By Jennifer Szalai from NYT Books https://ift.tt/wJEsq9c

In Several California Communities, Recovery Efforts Continue After the Storm

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By Sergio Olmos, Maggie Miles and Corina Knoll from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DoILSrC

Zimbabwe election: Voters head to the polls with inflation on their minds

Robert Mugabe's successor faces his main challenge from Nelson Chamisa of the opposition CCC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9zGMfCX

How South Africa's oldest Quran was saved by Cape Town Muslims

Written by a political prisoner, it is now kept in a bullet-proof casing in a Cape Town mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iIxjRbT

Katty Kay: Why bad news is good news for Trump - for now

It's not politics as usual for Biden and Trump going into the 2024 US presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZrKSeYj

Japan to Release Treated Water From Ruined Nuclear Plant Despite Concerns

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By Motoko Rich and Hisako Ueno from NYT World https://ift.tt/r1LjVMg

ICC World Cup 2023: The importance of being Jasprit Bumrah in team India

The bowler's return to cricket after injury bodes well for the side at the Asia and World Cups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UytPkBo

Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards - report

Migrants tell the BBC they were shot on the Saudi border as a new report alleges "mass killings". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OEKqlfw

China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters

The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9LpvSBh

Anticorruption Crusader Set to Win in Guatemala, in Rebuke to Establishment

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By Simon Romero and Jody García from NYT World https://ift.tt/juWI7Cc

Today’s Wordle Review

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By Isaac Aronow from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/GYmSzur

Quotation of the Day: Artists Recreate a Bygone China, One Miniature Home at a Time

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/wgN7BKk

In Palm Springs, Where Rain Is Rare, Residents Brace for Hilary’s Downpour

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By Maggie Miles and Anna Betts from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/rlUVOiI

Jerome Hauer, 71, Manager of Catastrophes and Other Crises, Dies

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By Sam Roberts from NYT New York https://ift.tt/sauFBmN

Canada wildfires: The past 2 days in 75 seconds

As Canada's northern and western provinces battle historic wildfires, thousands have been displaced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J5zvhEP

En ‘tierra de tiburones’, un activista anticorrupción podría ser presidente

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By Simon Romero and Jody García from NYT En español https://ift.tt/vdZM4Ca

Labor Demand?

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By Caitlin Lovinger from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/X7YoHUJ

Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism

Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aWJ0lbi

How States Are Threading the Needle on Flag Design

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By Mitch Smith and Sarah Almukhtar from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xdunAl7

Blind Side family feud reignites a cultural debate

An ugly row between the family featured in the Oscar-winning 2009 movie resurrects criticism of the film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/07fwJVz

How the Narcotrafficking Industry Seized Power in Ecuador

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By Genevieve Glatsky and José María León Cabrera from NYT World https://ift.tt/7eOkKEl

Singapore seizes $735m of assets in anti-money laundering probe

The raids are part of one of the city-state's biggest ever anti-money laundering investigations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OxG08Zu

Corrections: Aug. 17, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/EDViM0A

Texas woman arrested after threats to Trump judge Tanya Chutkan

The 43-year-old allegedly used a slur in a message for Judge Chutkan, warning: "You are in our sights." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k5rYn4D

Wow, That’s Upside Down!

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/RqfLS8y

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston not guilty of concealing father's abuse

Brian Houston was accused by Australian prosecutors of covering up abuse to protect reputations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k9fZwaQ

Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prison

Former prisoners of war tell the BBC they were abused by Russian guards inside a detention facility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TkIMOYe

Hawaii wildfires: 'This acrid smoke really sticks in your throat'

Wildfires have destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, making it the most deadly fire in the US for a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1h9kn68

Special Counsel Obtained Trump’s Direct Messages on Twitter

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By Alan Feuer and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UtQ2huB

VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yHiuGpE

Weak currency boosts Japanese economy

The weakness of the yen has helped Japanese exporters as it makes their products cheaper overseas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UlWQ45t

At Least 5 Dead in Blast at Gas Station in Russia’s Dagestan Region

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By Reuters from NYT World https://ift.tt/e943Sls

Israelis seek opportunities abroad amid unrest at home

A poll suggests as many as one in three Israelis are considering leaving the country over the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d3QSKVT

When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded

Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FWl2UCx

Old-School Fans Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th

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By Alex Vadukul from NYT Style https://ift.tt/K9pJdjU

Today’s Wordle Review

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By Elie Levine from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/4aAZMzP

4 Dead After House Explosion in Pennsylvania, Officials Say

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By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/OPoBSzd

Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying?

The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hzb7i2y

Lahaina residents search for treasured belongings amid the ashes.

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By Kellen Browning from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/LQtqdGl

Hawaii fires: How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EDCQTeh

From the skies, the devastation in Lahaina looks surreal.

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By Jill Cowan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Rv9zkZc

Mapping the Wildfire Destruction in Lahaina

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By Molly Cook Escobar, K.K. Rebecca Lai and Elena Shao from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/86dsrV9

Corrections: Aug. 11, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/sbHRmZg

Review: A Bloodless Postscript to ‘Jaws’ in ‘The Shark Is Broken’

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By Jesse Green from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/rBEanCK

Ecuador y la conmoción por el asesinato de un candidato

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By Julie Turkewitz and José María León Cabrera from NYT En español https://ift.tt/ia81doq

Dreaming Big

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/PwJSjB4

Russia launches first space mission to Moon in 47 years

The Russian mission is racing against India to be the first country to land on the Moon's south pole. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tHVxl8I

German official accused of spying for Russia

The man, named only as Thomas H, worked for an office dealing with military equipment and IT. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rfN4cFX

Sixto Rodriguez, un roquero redescubierto tardíamente, muere a los 81 años

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By Neil Genzlinger from NYT En español https://ift.tt/4fANKHq

She escaped the fire, but worries about the dead.

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By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/N74GLOJ

Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina 'to the ground'

Six people are dead and thousands are displaced as fires rage on Maui and the Big Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F5MEuXb

Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants complain of sexual harassment

Police are investigating the women's claim that they endured 'body checks' during the competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hIvBUsc

Nuh violence: Is bulldozer punishment trampling justice in India?

Some Indian states use bulldozers to demolish homes of people accused of crimes - experts say it is illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ylajLqg

WeWork: Shares slide as it raises 'substantial doubt' over future

Shares of the once globally hyped company fall by close to 24% in extended trading in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4rqiSvd

Your Tuesday Briefing

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By Natasha Frost from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/oDm4YsK