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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
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PSA’s response on struggles to keep up with grading demand at the National, mounting lawsuits - The Athletic
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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
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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
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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
Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Stupid-Americans Reject Vaccines
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Chelsea owners BlueCo reach agreement to sign Julio Enciso from Brighton - The Athletic
The Paraguay international is expected to initially spend time at Strasbourg but is viewed as a long-term Chelsea player.| The Athletic
Galatasaray interested in Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji, continuing Ederson talks - The Athletic
The Turkish club were also interested in Ilkay Gundogan earlier in the summer, although the midfielder wants to remain at City.| The Athletic
RB Leipzig step up Christopher Nkunku talks with Chelsea - The Athletic
The France international, 27, is open to the possibility of rejoining his former club.| The Athletic
Roma make approach to sign Kostas Tsimikas on loan from Liverpool - The Athletic
The 29-year-old joined Liverpool from Olympiacos in 2020 and signed a new contract in 2023, extending his terms until the summer of 2027.| The Athletic
Why Renato Veiga is becoming that Chelsea rarity – a bargain buy - The Athletic
The versatile Portuguese has played more minutes under Maresca than some senior names this season — and it is easy to understand why| 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
Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey - The New York Times
The Secret Service is said to have asked that the president not use the Qatari-donated jet when he left Ankara. The swap deepens questions about the retrofitting of the new plane.| 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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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.
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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
Deliverance From 27,000 Feet - The New York Times
Two mountain climbers died near the top of Mount Everest in 2016. Their bodies lay frozen there for a year. Then a journey began to bring them home.| www.nytimes.com
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
Housing Package Passed by Congress Has Wide Appeal, but It’s No Quick Fix
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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
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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
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‘College Is Not the Only Option’ - NYTimes.com
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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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Opinion | The Horror of Sexual Assault in Israeli Prisons - The New York Times
Sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians is widespread, according to new reports and harrowing first-hand accounts. The Opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof details a pattern of systemic abuse and “unrestrained power” within Israeli detention centers that challenges the moral silence of the international community.| www.nytimes.com
Sonny Rollins Is at Peace. But He Regrets Trying to One-Up Coltrane. - The New York Times
The jazz icon, 89, says “I am the most content I’ve ever been.” He recalls thinking of John Coltrane as a “whippersnapper.”| www.nytimes.com
FIFA to allow cut-away TV commercials during 2026 World Cup ‘hydration breaks’ - The Athletic
Matches at the 2026 World Cup will feature more TV ads than usual, with FIFA opening the door after instituting a blanket water break edict| The Athletic
A Racial Change in Economic Opportunity - The New York Times
New research shows that the Black-white opportunity gap closed by about 30 percent for people born poor. It's also harder for poor white people to climb into the middle class.| www.nytimes.com
The Virus Changed the Way We Internet - The New York Times
With many stuck at home during the pandemic, Americans have been spending more of their lives online. This is how our habits have changed.| www.nytimes.com
The Athletic’s analytics glossary: Defining football’s most meaningful numbers - The Athletic
Football has always been a game of numbers, but over time those numbers changed, and newer, more involved metrics have grown in popularity.| The Athletic
How Senator John Walsh Plagiarized a Final Paper - The New York Times
A line-by-line analysis of Mr. Walsh’s 2007 final paper shows that he took much of it from other sources without giving them credit.| www.nytimes.com
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
The Everything Guide to Partying (Without Regrets) - The New York Times
Forty-three highly sociable people, from Ivy Getty to Rufus Wainwright, offer tips on how to be a stellar guest and a gracious host. Read this before you say yes to the next invitation.| www.nytimes.com
Iran’s Meme War Against Trump Ushers In a Future of ‘Slopaganda’ - The New York Times
The country’s propaganda apparatus has harnessed artificial intelligence tools to reach a global online audience primed for irony, irreverence and trolling.| www.nytimes.com
Iowa Election Results 2016 – The New York Times
Iowa election results from the 2016 general election.| www.nytimes.com
Lucas Paqueta and West Ham: How the bubble burst - The Athletic
A partnership that once promised so much ended in acrimony. But why?| The Athletic
Exposed and Expendable - The New York Times
Why wildfire fighters are getting sick and dying young| www.nytimes.com
Photo emerges of Southampton analyst allegedly ‘spying’ on Middlesbrough training - The Athletic
Following their semi-final defeat, Middlesbrough are seeking to have Southampton expelled from the Championship play-offs.| The Athletic
See Where U.S. Sites Have Been Damaged in War With Iran - The New York Times
A New York Times analysis of satellite imagery and verified videos shows damage to more than a dozen American military sites and installations from Iran’s retaliatory strikes.| www.nytimes.com
New York/New Jersey World Cup host committee hires yellow school buses to slash matchday costs - The Athletic
The cost of the World Cup shuttle bus service to MetLife Stadium has been cut by 75 percent.| The Athletic
New Jersey Transit to reduce round-trip rail prices for World Cup events to $105 - The Athletic
The decision to raise the prices led to a row between New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill and FIFA, global soccer's governing body.| The Athletic
NYC to Spend $4 Billion From Pension Funds on Affordable Homes - The New York Times
The money could jump-start affordable housing projects across the metropolitan region.| www.nytimes.com
Inside the Turmoil at RFK Jr.’s CDC, as Told by Current and Former Employees - The New York Times
Forty-three current and former C.D.C. employees on the changes they say are replacing science with ideology — and making Americans more vulnerable.| www.nytimes.com
Toby Collyer interview: I was playing over Casemiro. But he was giving everything every day. I look up to him so much - The Athletic
Toby Collyer speaks of his admiration for Casemiro, his hopes for Hull City, his injury frustrations and his ambitions with Man United| The Athletic
The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters - The New York Times
More than 250 music insiders and six New York Times critics weighed in on who defines the new American songbook. Here are the artists they chose.| www.nytimes.com
The Chain of Failures That Left 17 Dead in a Bronx Apartment Fire - The New York Times
A Times investigation shows how a New York City high-rise became a deadly chimney of smoke.| 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
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Christopher Flavelle - The New York Times
Christopher Flavelle is a Times reporter covering how President Trump is transforming the federal government.| 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
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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
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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