Arsenal working on deal to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen - The Athletic
Hincapie’s preference is to join Arsenal and the Premier League side are ready to push for him, should departures materialise.| The Athletic
Giovanni Leoni: Italy’s next great defensive hope is ready to learn from Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool - The Athletic
Leoni's rise has been stratospheric, and he is part of a growing trend of Italian talent seeking fortune and improvement in England| The Athletic
Villarreal sign Chelsea’s Renato Veiga in permanent transfer - The Athletic
The 21-year-old joined Chelsea from Basel for €14m last summer, signing a contract until 2031 and spending four months on loan at Juventus.| The Athletic
RB Leipzig contact Liverpool over Harvey Elliott transfer - The Athletic
The central midfielder said in June he was wary of 'wasting years of my career' due to his lack of game-time at Anfield.| The Athletic
Borussia Dortmund close to deals for Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino - The Athletic
The pair have been given permission to travel to Germany to sign for the Bundesliga side.| The Athletic
Canada Letter - The New York Times
Each week, Canada Letter mixes The Times’s recent Canada-related coverage with back stories and analysis from our reporters, along with opinions from our readers.| www.nytimes.com
Best Sellers - Books
The New York Times Best Sellers are up-to-date and authoritative lists of the most popular books in the United States, based on sales in the past week, including fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks, children’s books, audiobooks, graphic books and more.| www.nytimes.com
Chelsea to rebrand under-19 and under-21 teams as ‘Cobham Next Gen’ - The Athletic
The club say the name change will “more accurately reflect the age profile of our leading academy side."| The Athletic
Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte’s home burglarized during MLB All-Star Game - The Athletic
There were signs of forced entry, and numerous personal items and jewelry pieces were missing, police said.| The Athletic
Venezuelan youth baseball team denied travel visas to U.S. for tournament - The Athletic
Cacique Mara, the Venezuelan team, was replaced by a team from Mexico after having its visa requests denied.| The Athletic
The NYT and WSJ on Apple, China, and the RAM Crisis
Kalley Huang, reporting from San Francisco, and Ana Swanson, from Washington, for The New York Times (gift link):| Daring Fireball
The Best Ideas for Organizing Your Closet | Reviews by Wirecutter
Whether your closet is tiny and unruly or massive and overflowing, we’ve tested and found the best solutions for keeping everything in order.| Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World
LeBron James launches YouTube golf channel with video of 2016 Cavs reunion - The Athletic
The page's first post is more than an hour and a half long and features a reunion with the 2016 Cavaliers.| The Athletic
Pop Culture - The New York Times
News, reviews and interviews on pop culture, including television, movies, pop music and more.| www.nytimes.com
Nolan’s Zero-Eros ‘Odyssey’
I don’t usually read Dowd’s column, but I noticed, from her title,| lee-phillips.org
Lamine Yamal speaks out against Spain fans’ ‘ignorant and racist’ chanting: ‘I am a Muslim’ - The Athletic
An anti-Muslim chant was heard several times during Spain's goalless draw with Egypt in Catalonia on Tuesday.| The Athletic
Corrupt Minds Think Alike
Tariq Panja, reporting for The New York Times:| Daring Fireball
Mystics part ways with general manager Jamila Wideman after 1 season: Source - The Athletic
Head coach Sydney Johnson will assume control of basketball operations.| The Athletic
Opinion | The Pandemic Probably Started in a Lab. These 5 Key Points Explain Why. - The New York Times
The world must not continue to bear the intolerable risks of research with the potential to cause pandemics.| www.nytimes.com
The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
Live news, investigations, opinion, photos and video by the journalists of The New York Times from more than 150 countries around the world. Subscribe for coverage of U.S. and international news, politics, business, technology, science, health, arts, sports and more.| www.nytimes.com
PSA’s response on struggles to keep up with grading demand at the National, mounting lawsuits - The Athletic
As the leading trading card grader battles to reduce a massive backlog of cards, it added to frustrations among collectors last week| The Athletic
Lawmakers Seek More Long-Distance Flights From Reagan National Airport - The New York Times
Dozens of lawmakers are seeking to loosen a law that limits long-distance flights to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. For some of them, success could mean a shorter commute.| www.nytimes.com
Most Abortion Bans Include Exceptions. In Practice, Few Are Granted. - The New York Times
Rape victims and patients with complicated pregnancies are confronting the limits of state abortion laws.| www.nytimes.com
The 6 Best Lip Balms of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter
Over six years of testing, we’ve swiped on more than 115 lip balms and treatments. These six are our favorites.| Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World
Wordle — The New York Times
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. A new puzzle is available each day.| www.nytimes.com
NYT on how Google’s AI search is hurting the open web
starving websites big and small of search traffic while regurgitating their information for profit #| Waxy.org
Kashmir Hill tries to find her AI-generated slop biographer
she talked to one “author” who published 445 ChatGPT-authored books on Amazon via @kashhill#| Waxy.org
The Athletic’s streaming survey: Almost half of respondents admit to using illegal streams - The Athletic
More than 5,000 people responded to our survey, with almost half saying they use illegal streams to watch football| The Athletic
Brainwave technology is USMNT’s secret World Cup penalty shootout weapon - The Athletic
In order to prepare for the possibility of World Cup penalty kicks, Mauricio Pochettino and his staff have taken a unique approach| The Athletic
See How Maduro's Capture Unfolded After U.S. Strikes in Venezuela - The New York Times
What we know about the sequence of events from initial airstrikes around Caracas to a raid on Maduro’s compound to his arrival in custody in New York.| www.nytimes.com
One of the most popular 2026 World Cup kits may not be worn at the tournament - The Athletic
FIFA's World Cup match color designation report brought heartbreak for fans of football fashion.| The Athletic
What Happens When the Fed Raises Rates, in One Rube Goldberg Machine - The New York Times
Exactly seven years ago, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to almost zero in order to nurse the ailing economy back to health. Recently it changed direction. This is how it works.| www.nytimes.com
Train tickets to 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium from NYC to cost more than $100 - The Athletic
A return ticket via NJ Transit for the 18-mile journey from New York Pennsylvania Station ordinarily costs $12.90.| The Athletic
Is There Too Much Screen Time in School? - The New York Times
A Times survey of 350 teachers shows that technology has become ingrained in classrooms since the pandemic. Is that true for you? How do you feel about it?| www.nytimes.com
Meet Zohran Mamdani's Inner Circle - The New York Times
A guide to the close advisers and loyal aides who could shape his mayoralty.| www.nytimes.com
The Pursuit of Hungriness: 250 Years of American Food Innovation - The New York Times
Sliced bread. Soul food. Cheetos. Here are 25 inventions, crazes and cravings that defined the national diet, decade by decade.| www.nytimes.com
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The Return of Blaming and Shaming in Public Health| UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health | University of Connecticut
How a Family of 3 Lives on $500,000 on the Upper West Side - The New York Times
Anala Gossai and Brendon O’Leary are trying to save money for a larger apartment while spending a small fortune on day care for their son.| www.nytimes.com
A.I. Is Reshaping the Economy. Good Luck Measuring How.
The post A.I. Is Reshaping the Economy. Good Luck Measuring How. appeared first on Economic Innovation Group.| Economic Innovation Group
Iranian and African journalists denied necessary World Cup visas, sports press association says - The Athletic
AIPS president Gianni Merlo said in a letter to FIFA that the cases are "countless and unacceptable" and part of a "long-standing" problem.| The Athletic
The Deadly Rise of Giant Trucks and S.U.V.s - The New York Times
The vehicles on American roads have grown larger — and they are killing thousands more pedestrians, a Times investigation found.| www.nytimes.com
John Sterling, legendary Yankees broadcaster, dies at age 87 - The Athletic
Sterling, known for his bombastic delivery and eccentric catchphrases, called 5,651 Yankees games, including eight World Series appearances.| The Athletic
The Knicks did the unthinkable during their title run: They became America’s team - The Athletic
It's rare that a team from New York becomes beloved outside of the five boroughs, but the Knicks became bigger than NYC.| The Athletic
Where Americans Can Vote by Mail in the 2020 Elections - The New York Times
More Americans will vote by mail this fall than ever before, as states expand mail voting laws in response to the coronavirus pandemic.| www.nytimes.com
Why Race Alone When Your Dog Can Join, Too? - The New York Times
Over a four-mile course in Alabama, these dogs and their humans tackled mud, hills and more than 40 obstacles together.| www.nytimes.com
Julian Nagelsmann insists he will not resign as Germany head coach after World Cup exit - The Athletic
Nagelsmann, 38, conceded sections of the Germany fanbase would want to see him depart following the last-32 exit.| The Athletic
South Korea’s World Cup wreckage: From Son’s ‘absolute heartache’ to threats against the coach - The Athletic
Their tournament began with great hope and high expectations. A disastrous campaign is instead being described as their 'worst ever'| The Athletic
ICE Wants Local Police to Enforce Immigration Law. These Officers Signed Up. - The New York Times
The Trump administration has enlisted hundreds of state and local law enforcement agencies to support its mass deportation campaign.| www.nytimes.com
FIFA proposing Israel vs. Palestine match for opener of youth football festival - The Athletic
FIFA president Gianni Infantino tried to get the heads of the Israel and Palestine FAs to shake hands at an event in April.| The Athletic
Summer Challenge: Get Outdoors and ‘Touch Grass’ - The New York Times
Your phone may distract you, but it doesn’t restore you. Here’s what does.| www.nytimes.com
You have noticed NFL TV ratings are soaring. Now understand why that is happening - The Athletic
TV ratings can by mystifying. Richard Deitsch offers a clear-eyed explanation for the high NFL TV ratings that will help you understand it.| The Athletic
The Ultimate Moving Checklist and Tips for a Seamless Move | Reviews by Wirecutter
Our expert-backed moving checklist has all the tips and advice you need to make moving less stressful.| Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World
‘College Is Not the Only Option’ - NYTimes.com
At a Topeka High event for the parents of seniors, guidance counselors outlined the many choices students faced.| www.nytimes.com
How SailGP came to New York City: Over 100 shipping containers and a dedicated cargo vessel - The Athletic
Moving the SailGP bandwagon from one host venue to another is a complex web of global logistics.| The Athletic
Read Trump’s Directive Firing Lisa Cook From Fed Role - The New York Times
The president said in a letter on Monday that he was removing the Federal Reserve governor from her duties, effective immediately.| www.nytimes.com
Inside the Poisonous Smoke Killing Wildfire Fighters at Young Ages - The New York Times
Across the country, wildfire fighters work for weeks at a time in poisonous smoke. The government says they are protected. We tested the air at one fire to find out why they are still dying.| www.nytimes.com
‘Hard to not feel scammed’: World Cup fans say FIFA misled them with ticket allocations, seat maps - The Athletic
Fans not getting what they thought they were purchasing is the latest in the ticketing saga surrounding the 2026 World Cup| The Athletic
How the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Might Affect Abortion Access in Illinois - The New York Times
The 67 clinics operating in neighboring states could stop offering abortions or close altogether, sending thousands more patients to Illinois.| www.nytimes.com
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Exposed and Expendable - The New York Times
Why wildfire fighters are getting sick and dying young| www.nytimes.com
Who Is Ahead in the California Governor's Race? Latest 2026 Election Polls - The New York Times
Track the latest polls in the California governor election.| www.nytimes.com
Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Rates Amid Costly Climate Change Disasters - The New York Times
It’s not just California and Florida now: Insurers are losing money around the country. It means higher rates and, sometimes, cancellation notices.| www.nytimes.com
How is Climate Change Impacting Homeowners Insurance in Your State? - The New York Times
Climate change is making homeowners insurance less profitable. How has your state fared over the past decade?| www.nytimes.com
Opinion | How Mamdani Won, Block by Block - The New York Times
The 33-year-old state assemblyman just achieved one of the greatest political upsets in New York City history.| www.nytimes.com
35 Ways Real People Are Using A.I. Right Now - The New York Times
Artificial intelligence models have found their way into many people’s lives, for work and for fun.| www.nytimes.com
Your Apps Know Where You Were Last Night, and They’re Not Keeping It Secret - The New York Times
Dozens of companies use smartphone locations to help advertisers and even hedge funds. They say it’s anonymous, but the data shows how personal it is.| www.nytimes.com
President Trump Approval Rating: Latest Polls - The New York Times
Track the latest approval rating and polls on Americans’ approval of President Trump.| www.nytimes.com
Hardcover Nonfiction Books - Best Sellers - Books
The New York Times Best Sellers are up-to-date and authoritative lists of the most popular books in the United States, based on sales in the past week, including fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks, children’s books, audiobooks, graphic books and more.| www.nytimes.com
More Americans Are Missing Payments and Losing Home Insurance - The New York Times
As climate threats worsen, they are skipping payments and losing protection.| www.nytimes.com
Here's Where Climate Change Is Driving Up Home Insurance Rates - The New York Times
Climate change is driving rates higher, but not always in areas with the greatest risk.| www.nytimes.com
This Eminent Scientist Says Climate Activists Need to Get Real - The New York Times
“There are these billions of people who want to burn more fossil fuel,” says Vaclav Smil. “There is very little you can do about that.”| www.nytimes.com
The Athletic’s football analytics glossary: explaining xG, PPDA, field tilt and how to use them - The Athletic
Our analytics experts explain the terms they use in their data pieces, giving examples of what they can help illustrate and when to use them| The Athletic
Newcastle considering move for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa - The Athletic
The 21-year-old is high among the small number of options Newcastle are considering to bolster their attack this summer.| The Athletic
The Many Links Between Project 2025 and Trump’s World - The New York Times
Former president Donald J. Trump has attempted to distance himself from Project 2025, the conservative policy initiative. But well over half of its contributors have worked for him, and many of its policies overlap with his.| www.nytimes.com
David Brooks - The New York Times
David Brooks is an Opinion columnist for The Times, writing about political, social and cultural trends.| www.nytimes.com
Read Bondi’s Letter to Minnesota’s Governor - The New York Times
Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota on Saturday that blamed him and other Democratic officials for allowing “lawlessness” in the state. It was not immediately clear if the letter had been sent before or after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.| www.nytimes.com
American Capitalism Is Brutal. You Can Trace That to the Plantation. - The New York Times
Slavery helped turn America into a financial colossus. And our economy is still shaped by management practices invented by enslavers and overseers.| www.nytimes.com
WNBA, players union agree to 6-week extension as CBA negotiations continue - The Athletic
Nov. 30 marked the previous expiration deadline for the 30-day extension.| The Athletic
WNBA mock expansion draft: Who will Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire select? - The Athletic
Our experts make the picks for the WNBA's two newest teams. A four-time WNBA All-Star is among the players on the move.| The Athletic
Are You My Cousin?
My family tree sprawls far and wide. It’s not even a tree, really. More like an Amazonian forest. At last count, it was up to nearly 75 million family members. In fact, there’s a good chance you’re on some far-flung branch of my tree, and if you aren’t, you probably will be soon. It’s not... Read More. The post Are You My Cousin? appeared first on A.J. Jacobs - Official Website.| A.J. Jacobs – Official Website
Election Results Show a Red Shift Across the U.S. in 2024 - The New York Times
A vast majority of counties shifted in favor of former President Donald J. Trump in the 2024 presidential election.| www.nytimes.com
A.I. Will Empower Humanity
I recently learned of a new way people are using artificial intelligence. “Based on everything you know about me,” they ask ChatGPT, “draw a picture of what you think my current life looks like.” Like any capable carnival mind reader, ChatGPT appears to mix safe bets with more specific details. It often produces images of…| Reid Hoffman
Opinion | Frustrated With Polling? Pollsters Are, Too - The New York Times
Ten pollsters on what’s going wrong with political polling and how they’re trying to fix it in 2022.| www.nytimes.com
Opinion | What Donald Trump Would Do, in His Own Words - The New York Times
The former president’s most disturbing statements are not bluster. They are a road map to what he will do if elected again.| www.nytimes.com
How an Attempted ICE Arrest Near Chicago Turned Deadly - The New York Times
The New York Times analyzed surveillance, police body-camera footage and bystander videos to understand what happened when an immigration agent shot and killed a motorist in a Chicago suburb.| www.nytimes.com
Play Pips, our new dominoes game. — The New York Times
Every domino has a spot. Can you find where each belongs?| The New York Times
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis - The New York Times
An analysis of footage from three camera angles show that the vehicle appears to be turning away from a federal officer as he opened fire.| www.nytimes.com
Black Lives Matter May Be the Largest Movement in U.S. History - The New York Times
Recent polls suggest that about 15 million to 26 million people in the U.S. have participated in recent protests.| www.nytimes.com
WNBA players’ proposal more than double revenue share proposed by league: Sources - The Athletic
The league and union are also negotiating on parental leave, retirement benefits as deadline extension looms.| The Athletic
Rising Home Insurance Premiums Are Eating Into Home Values in Disaster-Prone Areas - The New York Times
Changes in the insurance market have started to affect home prices in the most disaster-prone areas, new research finds, pushing some homeowners’ finances to the breaking point.| www.nytimes.com
Opinion | Abortion Stories in Post-Roe America
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade reshaped this country in ways we are just starting to understand. These are stories from the aftermath.| Amy Littlefield
Are Abortion Pills Safe? Here’s the Evidence. - The New York Times
The Times reviewed 101 studies of medication abortion, spanning continents and decades. All concluded that the pills are a safe method for terminating a pregnancy.| www.nytimes.com
Liverpool’s No 9 transfer options: Analysing Isak, Sesko, David and more - The Athletic
A new striker feels key to Liverpool's prospects but what does Arne Slot want from the role and who could fit the profile?| The Athletic
Newcastle complete signing of Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa - The Athletic
The clubs had agreed an upfront fee of £39million ($52.8m) along with a further £5m in harder to achieve add-ons for the central midfielder.| The Athletic
Introducing The Athletic’s new player-style pizza charts - The Athletic
A glossary of the metrics that go into The Athletic's new player style data visualisations| The Athletic
The State of Consumer Data Privacy Laws in the US (And Why It Matters) | Wirecutter
Digital privacy laws help control how your data is stored, shared, and used by big businesses—but those protections vary wildly depending on where you live.| Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department - The New York Times
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.| www.nytimes.com
What Makes ‘The Good Place’ So Good? - The New York Times
NBC gave Michael Schur total freedom. So the TV impresario made a sitcom that’s also a profound work of philosophy.| www.nytimes.com
The Typical American Lives Only 18 Miles From Mom - The New York Times
The popular perception of Americans is that they are independent and rootless, but the reality is that people tend not to move very far from their parents.| www.nytimes.com
A.I. Videos Have Never Been Better. Can You Tell What’s Real? - The New York Times
In this quiz, you can guess whether these videos were made by A.I.| www.nytimes.com