Sunday, July 31, 2022

Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again, returns to isolation



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Beirut: The moment part of the port grain silos collapsed caught on camera

The buildings were badly damaged in the 2020 port explosion, which killed more than 200 people.

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You Want to Clean Up the House? Same Here

How to improve the House of Representatives.

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Truss surges ahead, wins key backers in UK leadership race



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Bill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies at the age of 88

American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88.

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Bill Russell, Who Led the Celtics to 11 Championships, Dies at 88

A Hall of Fame center whose former coach, Red Auerbach, called “the single most devastating force in the history of the game.”

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

How to Stand Up Paddleboard: A Beginner’s Guide

The peaceful pastime is secretly a full-body workout. Here are a few techniques to keep in mind.

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A former teacher says she was fired from her job after she was seen dancing with her students in a TikTok: 'It was so PG'



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Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video.

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Palestinian Flags Aren’t Illegal in Israel. They Still Get Torn Down.

Israeli police, lawmakers and settlers are increasingly targeting the flag, which Palestinians say is a broader attack on their identity.

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The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa

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At Parkland Shooting Trial, Families Must Endure Grisly Evidence

The nature of a death-penalty trial requires documenting brutal crimes in painful detail, even when the defendant’s guilt has never been in doubt.

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Friday, July 29, 2022

How Do Workers’ Wages Relate to Inflation?

Why workers’ pay has become central to inflation debates.

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'I'm sorry really isn't sufficient': Will Smith's YouTube apology to Chris Rock, Questlove



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Ashley Graham posts nude photo on Instagram: 'My booty's out'



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Pushing an Immigration Conspiracy Theory, While Courting Latinos

Blake Masters, a top candidate in Arizona’s Republican primary for the Senate, has accused Democrats of plotting to “import” new voters. That poses a challenge in a state where a third of the voters are Hispanic.

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Naked 4-year-old led cops to Florida home so ‘deplorable,’ it’s hazardous, police say



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Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy

Pedro Sanchez says it will reduce air conditioner use and save energy as Spain endures a heatwave.

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Does Twitch Fame Have to Come With a Stalker?

Stars on Twitch, the video game streaming platform, invite viewers into their homes virtually. What happens when one shows up in person?

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

How Goes the War on Inflation?

The news on prices is surprisingly good.

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Finally, a Dr. Oz Show That I Really Want to Watch

His campaign against John Fetterman in Pennsylvania is a consequential doozy.

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Biden Is Facing Crisis After Crisis. But Are They Emergencies?

President Biden is under pressure — often from his own allies — to declare national emergencies on issues like climate and abortion that are roiling American culture.

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Daniel Snyder Answers Congress’s Questions About Harassment Claims

The owner of the N.F.L.’s Washington Commanders was accused of sexual harassment by former employees during a congressional round table in February.

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Biden praises Manchin-Schumer agreement on climate, taxes and prescription drug prices



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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist fined for 'discrediting army'

Marina Ovsyannikova, who famously staged a protest on live TV, is fined for her remarks on the war.

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Australia’s Law Against Foreign Interference Gets Test Case

A donation to a hospital led to criminal charges for an Australian of Chinese descent. The case hinges not on what he did, but on what he might have been planning to do.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

The US and Russia Are Locked in a Dangerous Spiral

Escalation, though incremental and thus far contained in Ukraine, is already underway.

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Jail guard describes how Florida school shooter attacked him



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Russian senator mocks Kamala Harris for introducing herself with gender pronouns



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9 Mega Millions tickets were one ball short of winning it all



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Cincinnati police officer caught on video using n-word after cars at school didn’t respond to siren



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George Floyd death: Last two ex-officers sentenced to prison

J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights.

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Mario Draghi’s Fall Is a Triumph of Democracy, Not a Threat to It

No voter ever cast a ballot for him.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

'Flashy' NYC bishop robbed of $1m in jewellery during live sermon

Bishop Lamor Whitehead has defended his ostentatious lifestyle after the viral Brooklyn robbery.

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Paul Sorvino: A Voluble Man Who Excelled as a Brick of a Mobster

The actor may be best known for “Goodfellas,” but he almost bailed on it because the character of the underboss Paulie Cicero was so difficult to pin down.

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How Ukrainian farmers captured a Russian squad



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Ukraine orphanages: Children tied up and men in cots

A BBC News investigation uncovers widespread abuse of disabled children and adults in institutions.

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Are Skittles Toxic? What to Know About Food Additive Titanium Dioxide

They contain the food additive titanium dioxide, which is in thousands of food products. Here’s what we learned about its safety.

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Russia struggling to repair thousands of destroyed combat vehicles, British intelligence says



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Woman Is Shot and Arrested After Opening Fire at Dallas Love Field

The shooting sent travelers scrambling for cover inside the airport, but no other injuries were reported, the authorities said.

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I paid $85 for 2 hours in an airport 'nap room' and a 30-minute shower, and it was nice but probably not worth it



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‘You can’t arrest me, I’m only 17′: Teen arrested for allegedly threatening commuter rail conductor



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Judge: Georgia probe prosecutor can't question fake elector



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Pope Francis: Pontiff says he is 'deeply sorry' to Canadian residential school survivors

In Canada, Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system.

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A Brooklyn Bishop Is Robbed While Delivering Sunday Sermon

A trio of armed individuals robbed Lamor M. Whitehead and his wife of more than $1 million worth of their jewelry, police said.

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Sunday, July 24, 2022

We Can’t Afford Not to Prosecute Trump

He will never willingly walk away from the presidency. It was the greatest grift of his life.

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A Walrus Named Freya Is Sinking Boats And Causing Mayhem In Norway



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Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign

He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October.

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Jonas Vingegaard Wins Tour de France on Second Try

Vingegaard, 25, carried an insurmountable lead into Paris, setting the stage for a new rivalry with the two-time champion he dethroned, Tadej Pogacar.

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Trump wanted to give himself medal of honor



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A French University Confronts Medical Crimes and Its Nazi Past

A report on the University of Strasbourg’s takeover by Nazis during World War II and on medical crimes they committed there sheds light on a period that had been mostly scrubbed from official memory.

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Sailfish leaps out of water, injures woman off Florida coast



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Meet the Canine Officers Guarding American Agriculture

With international travel returning to prepandemic levels, these floppy-eared hounds are sniffing out deadly diseases and pests at border crossings one mango or sausage at a time.

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Saudi police arrest man who helped Israeli sneak into Mecca



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Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt

The deal is hanging in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack.

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Geling Yan Says a Movie Fails to Credit Her. The Film World Shrugs.

Geling Yan says that she is owed a screen credit for the Chinese film “One Second” — and that companies bringing it to Western audiences are complicit in censoring her.

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Friday, July 22, 2022

We Are Retired Generals and Admirals. Trump’s Actions on Jan. 6 Were a Dereliction of Duty.

A civilian leader’s misuse of the military could imperil one of the foundations of American democracy.

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Scorned Girlfriend Facing Life in Prison for Allegedly Pushing Boyfriend Off 5-Star Hotel Balcony



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Great white shark washes ashore Long Island beach



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Ricky Martin's Hubby Breaks Silence After Harassment Suit Dropped



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Three Campers Gunned Down at Popular Iowa Park by Shooter Who Killed Himself



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Tunisia divided ahead of referendum

President Kais Saied may succeed in tightening his grip through a constitutional referendum on 25 July.

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The Race to Succeed Boris Johnson, Explained

A former top finance official, Rishi Sunak, and the foreign secretary, Liz Truss, are competing to replace Britain’s departing prime minister. Here’s a guide to the contest.

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Mossad Sheds New Light on Argentina Terrorist Attacks in 1990s

An investigation by the Israeli spy agency found that Hezbollah had set up a cell to conduct the attacks and rejected suspicions that Argentines or Iranian officials in Buenos Aires had been involved.

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Twitter’s Earnings Falter as It Fights with Elon Musk

The social media company swung to a loss in the second quarter and cited “uncertainty” over its pending takeover by the billionaire Tesla chief executive as a factor.

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

A man hospitalized by monkeypox says he couldn't swallow his own spit and feared he would die



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UPS driver drops deliveries and rushes to help 7-year-old drowning in pool, WA cops say



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Droupadi Murmu: The woman who is India's first tribal president

Droupadi Murmu registered a comfortable win against her rival candidate Yashwant Sinha.

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Why Biden’s Second Booster Wasn’t Enough to Prevent Infection

The Omicron variant is evolving in ways that make it better able to evade the body’s immune defenses. But booster shots still help prevent severe illness.

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Fox News Will Not Carry Thursday’s Jan. 6 Hearing Live

The network will keep its usual prime-time lineup instead. Its sister network, Fox Business, will air the hearing.

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House Passes Bill to Codify Contraception Rights After Dobbs

The vote was mostly along party lines, with all but eight Republicans in opposition to a bill that aims to protect a right seen as newly at risk after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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President Biden Has Covid. Now What?

“If all goes well, this will be a nonstory … and that’s the story.”

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Divine Excess on Avenue C

With the once-bold Downtown scene replaced by slickness, a democratic open call at a gallery welcomed hundreds of artists desperate for exposure and recognition.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

In Argentina, a Battle Over Gender-Inclusive Language in Classrooms

The city of Buenos Aires banned gender-neutral language in schools, reigniting off a debate that is reverberating across the world.

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Someone’s $2 ticket hit a Mega Millions jackpot near a Carolinas lake, but do they know?



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Cheetahs set to prowl India for the first time in 70 years

The mammals are coming from Namibia in a deal that has been in negotiations since 2020.

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Ivana Trump's funeral held in New York City

The funeral of Donald Trump's first wife brings the family together for a rare public reunion.

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Kenya elections 2022: President Kenyatta halves cost of maize flour

The government announces subsidies on maize flour and cooking oil amid criticism of the timing.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia expands its aims and Putin's tricky Tehran moment

Russia aims for territory beyond Ukraine's east, and Putin's warm welcome - and awkward moment - in Iran.

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London Shows How Unprepared Northern Cities Are for a Warmer World

As the heat wave rolled out, it left behind fears about how Northern European cities can cope with extreme weather driven by global warming.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

‘Law & Order’ Crew Member Is Fatally Shot at Brooklyn Film Location

The man, who was enforcing parking restrictions on a Greenpoint block before filming began on Tuesday, was sitting in a car when he was killed by a lone gunman.

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Inflation: A Revolution of Falling Expectations

Surprising hints that this may turn out OK.

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Turkish court upholds exit from treaty protecting women



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In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe

The continent has faced sweltering temperatures that sent heat records tumbling.

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Federal judge moves ahead with Steve Bannon trial after evidentiary dispute; jury selected



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What’s Behind Europe’s Heat Waves?

This year’s scorching weather is in keeping with a trend. Scientists say a number of factors, including changes in the jet stream, are in play.

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Bill de Blasio Drops Bid for N.Y. House Seat

Polls showed Mr. de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City who also prematurely ended a 2020 presidential bid, trailing in a crowded Democratic primary.

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Monday, July 18, 2022

The Unraveling of an Award-Winning Documentary

The director of “Sabaya,” about Yazidi women who had been sexually enslaved by ISIS, says that he wasn’t present for a key scene and that he substituted footage.

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Ricky Williams shares eye opening stories about NFL player’s cannabis use



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Business Updates: Takeaways From Big Banks’ Quarterly Financial Reports

Profits were lower than they were a year ago, but data showed consumers were still spending and borrowing.

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Turkey warns it can 'freeze' Sweden, Finland's NATO process



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Jennifer Lopez wedding dress: See what the new Mrs. Affleck wore on her big day



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Bryan Cranston Hit By Ball, Ejected From All-Star Celebrity Softball Game



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Big wave crashes wedding reception in Hawaii



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Sunday, July 17, 2022

Jak Knight, Known for the Netflix Series ‘Big Mouth,’ Dies at 28

Mr. Knight, who had been a successful stand-up comedian for several years, was also a writer for the ABC sitcom “Black-ish.”

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Trump will 'turn on everybody' and use every resource at his disposal to 'muddy the waters' if he's indicted for Jan. 6, Mary Trump says



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I helped capture Russia's 'Merchant of Death.' We must not swap him for Brittney Griner.



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British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel

The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday.

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Cameron Smith Wins the 150th British Open at St. Andrews

The Australian, who tied for third at the Masters in April, overtook Rory McIlroy with a brilliant final round to capture his first major championship.

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Biden intervenes in railroad contract fight to block strike



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Saturday, July 16, 2022

David Dalton, Rock Writer Who Lived the Scene, Dies at 80

An early writer for Rolling Stone, he traveled in the same circles as the Beatles, Janis Joplin and other stars, witnessing and documenting a time of cultural transformation.

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What It Means to See America in Person

Trading the online nation for the open road.

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The U.S. Has a New Crisis Hotline: 988. Is It Prepared for a Surge in Calls?

The United States is rolling out a reimagined suicide prevention number to address a national mental health crisis. But funding and staffing issues have left some questioning whether it’s ready.

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Rapper Kodak Black, who was granted clemency by Trump in his final hours as president, was arrested on drug charges in Florida



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Climate Change Threatens St. Andrews, Golf’s Birthplace

The Old Course, site of this year’s British Open, could be more vulnerable to floodwaters in the coming decades. Other links courses are even more imperiled.

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Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’?

Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.

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Eric Adams Raises $850,000 for Re-election in 2025

Mayor Eric Adams has traveled across the country to court donors, receiving contributions from casino and sports betting executives.

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Dead but Not Buried, Angola’s Ex-President’s Body Sparks a Continental Fight

José Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38 years. But he died in Spain. A dispute over where to lay him to rest has divided his family and could decide the fate of his political party.

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Security Service announces the "demilitarisation" of two Russian aircraft in the south of Ukraine



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The Worst Place in the World to Drill for Oil Is Up for Auction

Oil exploration in the Congo rainforest would be a pollution disaster for communities that depend on it and for wildlife.

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Dancing security guard wows the crowd at a Major League Baseball game



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The U.S. Has a New Crisis Hotline: 988. Is It Prepared for a Surge in Calls?

The United States is rolling out a reimagined suicide prevention number to address a national mental health crisis. But funding and staffing issues have left some questioning whether it’s ready.

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How to stay protected from the Omicron subvariant BA.5 of the coronavirus



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Thursday, July 14, 2022

The Webb Telescope Restored (Some of) My Faith in Humanity

The machine that’s a low-key a triumph of the human spirit.

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Stop yelling at tourists, say police in Arizona destination



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New exhibition explores African fantasy and race through art

In the Black Fantastic is a new exhibition bringing together black artists whose works explore fantasy and race.

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The Dollar Has Muscled Higher While the Euro Lost Ground

Why? Part of the answer is interest rates.

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X-Ray Appears to Reveal New Van Gogh Self-Portrait, Experts Say

A conservator at the National Galleries of Scotland uncovered the painting on the back of another one by the Dutch artist.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order

Thousands of protesters stormed Prime Minister and Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office.

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In a Post-Roe World, the Future of Digital Privacy Looks Even Grimmer

The sheer amount of tech tools and knowledge required to discreetly seek an abortion underlines how wide open we are to surveillance.

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3 people are arrested for distributing racist, antisemitic pamphlets around town in N.Y.



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Judge rejects Amber Heard's request to set aside Depp win



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Sweet & Vicious Bar Owner Will Pay $500,000 for Harassing Workers

The state attorney general says employees at the Manhattan bar were subjected to repeated slurs and sexual harassment.

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Fake Indian Cricket League Swindles Russian Gamblers

The bats and balls were real, but not much else was authentic in what officials said was an elaborate scheme to dupe Russian gamblers through hoax games streamed on YouTube.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

They just got matching tattoos. Now Romeo Beckham and his model girlfriend have split



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U.S. Military Says Senior ISIS Leader in Syria Killed in Drone Strike

The attack was the latest in a series of American operations against ISIS and Al Qaeda in Syria.

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Rep. Cheney: Trump 'is a 76-year-old man ... not an impressionable child'



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Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa due to resign after protests

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has defied calls to leave for months as his country's economic crisis deepened.

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Who are the front runners for MLB MVP midway through the season?



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Monday, July 11, 2022

Jafar Panahi: Acclaimed film maker held in Iran amid crackdown

Jafar Panahi is detained after asking Tehran prosecutors about a fellow director arrested on Friday.

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The Rajapaksa Family Promised Sri Lanka Prosperity, but Brought Destitution

The Rajapaksas fall, and take Sri Lanka with them.

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Biden marks passage of bipartisan gun legislation with a celebration at the White House



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New York’s Top Judge, Janet DiFiore, to Step Down

Judge Janet DiFiore, after more than six years on the court, and whose legacy includes a sweeping opinion on gerrymandering, will leave her post at the end of August.

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Armed robbers pistol-whip man to get his $60,000 Rolex at 99 Ranch in Rowland Heights



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Biden renews call for assault weapons ban, urges safe storage laws



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Sunday, July 10, 2022

Local climate action

In the absence of national climate measures in the United States, how much can be done at the local level? Our reporters talk about the opportunities and barriers.

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Building blocks of life found floating in Milky Way in discovery that suggests we are not alone



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Stephen Bannon Agrees to Testify to Jan. 6 Panel

Stephen K. Bannon, the former Trump campaign manager and White House adviser, made the abrupt about-face after the former president authorized him to talk to investigators.

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Chinese bank depositors face police in angry protest



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Ex-presidential advisor David Gergen says it's 'inappropriate' for a candidate to seek the presidency in their 80s



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Why flags will fly at half-staff, half-mast in the U.S. Friday and through the weekend



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Hong Kong Pilots Restore a Memory on Wheels: A Vintage Double-Decker Bus

When the pandemic cut their flight hours, two pilots spent months and hundreds of thousands of dollars reviving a vehicle that reminded them of a happier time in Hong Kong.

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

A Mississippi woman's trip to Malaysia has gone viral on TikTok as she shows people back home how wrong they were about the country



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With Roe Overturned, Austin’s Loss Could Be Brooklyn’s Gain

Cities around the South have challenged the supremacy of coastal supercities, drawing a steady flow of creative young people. Will new abortion bans put an end to that?

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Viral videos of couple having sex outside in private Hong Kong hotel jacuzzi sparks privacy concerns



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Virginia State Employees Resign after Youngkin Orders Them Back to Office



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He thought he was paying for sex in a Bellingham hotel, but awoke to find it cost him more



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Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa to resign after palace stormed

Thousands of protesters have been demanding the PM and president quit over the country's economic crisis.

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Liz Cheney’s Latest Fans: Democratic Donors

Despite policy disagreements, donors like Jeffrey Katzenberg are backing the Wyoming Republican because of her role on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

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A Flight Attendant’s Tips on Surviving Travel Now

In two decades of flying, things have never been as stressful as they are now, a cabin insider says. Here, her tips from 30,000 feet for avoiding airline chaos this summer.

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Are ‘Women’ Being Erased?

Readers discuss a column by Pamela Paul that objected to a war on women from both the far right and far left.

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Friday, July 8, 2022

Russia sticks US, UK embassies with 'unrecognized' addresses



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Canada hit by massive mobile and internet outage

Emergency call hotlines, hospitals and government agencies are affected by the nationwide issue.

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Assassination of Shinzo Abe Shatters Image of Gun-Free Japan

Stringent rules on gun ownership had all but eradicated gun violence in the country.

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The U.S. May Be Losing the Fight Against Monkeypox, Scientists Say

Longstanding weaknesses in the public health system are giving the virus a chance to become entrenched.

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Black leader who helped delay Trump rally in Tulsa in 2020 is killed



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For Ukraine, Boris Johnson’s Resignation Means Loss of a Personal Ally

Boris Johnson may be a polarizing figure in Britain, but in Ukraine he is widely adored for his unstinting support since the conflict with Russia.

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

A Russian aircraft flew 9 hours between Moscow and Switzerland, flying over European airspace in a rare routing that added 6 hours to the flight time



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'Stranger Things' star Jamie Campbell Bower says he's 'still angry' about Vecna's backstory and thinks the villain has 'more humanity' than other characters



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James Caan: Oscar-nominated actor and Godfather star dies at 82

The US actor rose to fame for his portrayal of Sonny Corleone in the mafia film.

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James Caan: 10 memorable roles

The late US actor, who has died aged 82, starred in films including The Godfather, Misery and Elf.

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For Boris Johnson, a Tumultuous Tenure Ends With a Messy Exit

The risk-taking bravado of Britain’s colorful prime minister was not enough to compensate for his shortcomings, or overcome a catastrophic loss of party support.

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Chinese Police Database Was Unsecured Long Before It Was Seized

The breach is “a big black eye” for the Chinese security apparatus, one expert says, exposing the risk of the state’s vast effort to amass citizens’ personal data.

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Fin Whales Are Making a Comeback in Antarctic Waters, a Study Finds

Once hunted to the brink of extinction, fin whales in the Southern Ocean have rebounded and returned to their historic feeding grounds, according to a new survey.

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Kazuki Takahashi, Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator, Dies at 60

The manga artist won international fame with a story that inspired a trading card game rivaling Pokemon as one of Japan’s most recognizable cultural exports.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The Economy Is Already Cooling, So Why Is the Fed Dousing It With Cold Water?

The bank’s aggressive rate-raising could lead to a recession.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer convicted of murder

Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot outside his LA clothing store in 2019 after a brief argument.

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Biden Speaks to Brittney Griner’s Wife, Cherelle, About Russia

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris told Cherelle Griner they would pursue “every avenue” to bring her wife, Brittney Griner, home from Russia.

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Russians suffering huge losses as Ukrainian army holds them back in Donbas — Luhansk governor



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A Portland homeowner renovated his house 3 times over the past decade, but never got a chance to live in it. Now he's selling it for $1.47 million — take a look inside.



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Apparent long-distance shot across Summit Lake hits woman in head inside her home



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Fed officials, spooked by data, fretted in June about inflation becoming entrenched.

Central bankers raised rates by the most since 1994 last month, and minutes from the gathering explained their logic.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Joe Rogan Reveals He’s Rejected Trump Multiple Times for Interview



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Boris Johnson Is at the Beginning of the End

The prime minister’s moment of reckoning has arrived at last.

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Police say July 4 parade shooting suspect dressed in women’s clothing to hide identity during massacre



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Adam Kinzinger and his family are getting so many death threats over his Trump criticism that his office put together a 3-min audio clip



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British Airways cancels 1,500 more flights

The airline cancels more flights in July, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.

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Drug Distributors Cleared of Blame for Opioids Crisis in W. Va. County

Often described as ground zero for the epidemic, the communities of Cabell County and Huntington, W. Va., had opted out of a settlement and lost their case at trial.

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Monday, July 4, 2022

Pope Francis Dispels Rumors He’s About to Retire

Benedict’s exit changed expectations that the papacy would always be a lifetime assignment, fueling speculation the current pope has tried to push away.

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Videos show people running for cover after gunfire erupts at July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois



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Trump thinks announcing a 2024 run now could distract from the January 6 hearings, a report says. Some Republicans worry he could hurt them in the midterms.



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Illinois shooting: Six dead in 4 July parade shooting near Chicago

The mayor of Highland Park says the situation is "active" and urged people to remain indoors.

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Nazi Tapes Provide a Chilling Sequel to the Eichmann Trial

Sixty years after the execution of Adolf Eichmann, the logistics chief of the Holocaust, an Israeli documentary airs his confessions in his own voice.

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Puerto Rican judge issues restraining order against Ricky Martin



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Sunday, July 3, 2022

Several Dead in Denmark After Shooting in Copenhagen Mall

The police said that one person was in custody but that it was too early to suggest a motive for the shooting, which happened at the Field’s shopping center on Sunday.

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Sickening Footage Shows Akron Cops Kill Unarmed Black Man in Hail of Bullets



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Alpine glacier chunk detaches, killing at least 6 hikers



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Fog harvested in Chile



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Justice Department Braces for Rise in Violent Crime

Top officials at the department met with prosecutors and the local police in Philadelphia in an effort to help cities prepare for a hot-weather crime wave marked by the Fourth of July.

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Jays coach Budzinski leaves team following daughter's death



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Today in History for July 3rd



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Nick Kyrgios, a Dream and a Nightmare for Wimbledon, Is Winning

The Australian’s matches and news conferences have become irresistible theater — some call them a circus — a blessing and a curse for a sport that is always battling for attention.

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Saturday, July 2, 2022

$1.2M spent on search for Puerto Rican man found hiding



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Russia dredges up landing ship hit by Ukraine missile fire

The Russian troop ship Saratov sank in a Black Sea port after a Ukrainian missile strike.

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The National Ambitions of States’ Rights Reactionaries

Will a red-state social order be imposed on the rest of the country?

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Uvalde schools' police chief resigns from City Council



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Crew member of sinking ship airlifted to safety

Over two dozen crew are still missing after an engineering vessel split in two in the South China Sea.

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Where Is Jazz Most at Home?

The genre has long been filled with tension between mainstream outlets and the spaces in which the music is most likely to grow.

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Friday, July 1, 2022

New York Will Distribute 8,000 Monkeypox Vaccine Doses

The city quickly ran out of doses during an earlier distribution effort, at a single clinic in Chelsea, after hundreds of people lined up for the vaccine.

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New details of Jan. 6 panel's mystery messages emerge



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As Ohio restricts abortions, 10-year-old girl travels to Indiana for procedure



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Texas migrant deaths: 'I still have to bring my children home'

Grieving Honduran mother in despair over migrant relatives lost in Texas lorry tragedy.

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Same-sex couples legally marry in Switzerland

Couples tie the knot nine months after the country voted for marriage for all.

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Tunisia’s President, Kais Saied, Proposes New Constitution

The proposal, which will be put to a national referendum on July 25, would enshrine the significant steps he has taken over the past year to dismantle the North African nation’s young democracy.

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