‘Zero Leads’: Dragnet Continues for Man Sought in Fatal Shooting of 5 in Texas

More than 200 law enforcement officers were searching for Francisco Oropesa on Sunday. “We do not have any tips right now as to where he may be,” an F.B.I. agent said.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oiVFUqK

Gas Shortages Force Cuba to Cancel May Day Parade

Severe fuel shortages have forced Cuban authorities to cancel the International Workers’ Day parade set for Monday in the capital.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6eEqWuK

On Inflation, Wages and Tough-Guy Economics

“Realism” can be an intellectual and political trap.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GegK6cw

Toronto Maple Leafs Win First N.H.L. Playoff Series in 19 Years

A city starved for a winning N.H.L. team celebrates early success like a champion, as the Leafs prepare to meet Boston or Florida in the second round.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wIDkech

Biden Pokes Fun at Fox, CNN, and Himself at Correspondents’ Dinner

At the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, President Biden also skewered CNN and made light of his age.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UGTkVom

Who Won, and Who Lost, in the 2023 N.F.L. Draft

Philadelphia, Detroit and Green Bay all had their reasons for making the picks they did. Here’s what we learned in the draft aftermath.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/m8Au5g7

What Is Coronation Chicken? The History Behind the Famous Dish

This curried chicken salad recipe with a regal history is well worth making for coronation watching and beyond, Melissa Clark writes.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fhncY1s

Quaoar Had One ‘Impossible’ Ring, Then Astronomers Found Two

Astronomers had already detected one unlikely ring around Quaoar, a small object far beyond Neptune’s orbit. Now they have found a second ring.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gbUALps

South Carolina Democrats Elect First Black Woman to Run State Party

Christale Spain won with the support of the party establishment, including Representative James E. Clyburn.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NlJdi9Z

What I’m Reading: Wives and Muses Edition

A look at women who inspired great art and literature and what might have been.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/q9gvNcS

Sudan’s Conflict Ignites Fears of Civil War in Darfur

The fragile peace that quieted years of genocidal violence in Darfur is at risk again.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5jnCxbP

Researchers Identify Possible New Risk for Breast Cancer

Women’s breasts become less dense with age. Cancer may be more likely in breast tissue that is persistently denser over time, a new study suggests.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zFGYLCa

E.U. Extends Tariff Waiver for Ukrainian Grain, Despite Some Protests

The bloc will provide more than $100 million to farmers in eastern countries where tariff-free Ukrainian grain produced a supply glut and plunging prices.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/F1uaZts

Harry Kane, Spurs and the End of the Line

The Tottenham star has given everything for the club he has supported since childhood. As he nears the end of his contract, he owes it nothing.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/w6Ojk1A

Spain Bakes in Summer-Like Heat, and Worries About What Comes Next

The April temperatures, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, come on top of a long-running drought that has depleted reservoirs and dried up fields.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mHSikP0

The Best Celebrity Looks from the Time 100 Gala and Save Venice

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat, Lea Michele, Kaia Gerber, Aubrey Plaza, Austin Butler came out for Time magazine and Save Venice.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/i73dI4T

Ed Sheeran Defends Himself in Copyright Case, With His Guitar

The pop star strummed a four-chord progression from “Thinking Out Loud” in a Manhattan courtroom, seeking to separate his work from Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.”

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/a0dTm58

Questions Swirl About NBCUniversal’s Future After C.E.O.’s Shocking Firing

Mike Cavanagh, now in charge of NBCUniversal, is meeting with talent including Lester Holt and Jimmy Fallon as he ponders next steps for the business.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Gympvkq

The Pillow Guy and the R.N.C. Chair

Conversations with Mike Lindell and Ronna McDaniel reveal the complexities of the divisions at the heart of the G.O.P.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WpsqJjx

F.B.I. Searches Home of Top FTX Executive

Ryan Salame, a former top FTX executive and a prolific Republican donor, faces mounting legal pressure for his role in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dXyO4tv

Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92

He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/N7ws6Ec

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Intelligence Agency for Detaining Americans

The United States also announced sanctions on Iran’s intelligence services, seeking to punish foreign governments for detention of Americans by cutting off access to the international financial system.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/goQlUsL

High-Ranking Iranian Cleric Gunned Down by Bank Guard

The killing comes as attacks on clerics are on the rise, following months of angry protests against the theocratic government.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nK4A9fI

Danny Masterson’s Rape Retrial: What’s Different This Time

A retrial is underway on charges that the actor from “That ’70s Show” raped three women in the early 2000s. The first trial ended in a hung jury in November.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lvShNPo

Montana House Votes to Discipline Transgender Lawmaker

Legislators voted to bar Representative Zooey Zephyr, the state’s only transgender legislator, from the House chamber for the remainder of the legislative session.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/0rOCfPk

Where Were the Gatekeepers?

Finding lessons in the firing of Tucker Carlson.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NFrPLhn

Boat Sinks in Mediterranean, and at Least 55 People Drown

The accident is the latest in a series of recent deadly accidents involving migrants trying to reach Europe.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3VGyn2Z

Dawn Davis Resigns as Bon Appétit Editor to Rejoin Simon & Schuster

Ms. Davis, who took charge of the food magazine at a time of turmoil, will head the publishing imprint she founded.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cVd4LmO

Taliban Kill Head of ISIS Cell That Bombed Kabul Airport

Thirteen U.S. service members and scores of Afghan civilians died in the bombing as the United States was evacuating in August 2021.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ybgJNqG

First Republic Bank Enters New Free Fall as Concerns Mount

The bank’s shares fell by about 50 percent on Tuesday, a day after it said customers had pulled $100 billion in deposits in the first quarter.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QA2r3Ob

Murdoch’s News Group Paid Settlement to Prince William, Court Filing Shows

A legal filing by Prince Harry in his own case against News Group claims his brother received “a huge sum of money’’ to settle phone-hacking allegations.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KV2CSJX

Trump Faces Rape Allegation as E. Jean Carroll’s Suit Goes to Trial

The writer’s case will be heard in Federal District Court starting Tuesday. She says former President Donald J. Trump attacked her in a department store decades ago.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WPjA2La

Bed Bath & Beyond Shoppers Rush to Use All Those Coupons

The retailer is closing its stores, leaving many longtime customers scrambling to make sure they get their goods — at a discount.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uMPGvRS

Jets Trade for Aaron Rodgers After Delay

Rodgers, a four-time league M.V.P. with the Green Bay Packers, will look to turn the Jets into a Super Bowl contender.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jrv7FAo

NBCUniversal’s Jeff Shell Was Fired After Harassment Complaint

Hadley Gamble, a correspondent at CNBC, produced messages to investigators that documented instances of harassment by Jeff Shell, according to her lawyer.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FmifSA5

Today’s Wordle Review: April 24, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZPKJg5h

What’s Going on With Covid Right Now?

Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are lower than they’ve been in years. We asked experts how to think about personal risk — and what the future likely holds.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/o8Qb3yt

U.S. Pulls Diplomats From Sudan, and an Exodus Begins

With hopes fading that two warring generals will end their battle anytime soon, diplomats and other foreigners began heading for Sudan’s doors.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/kWRJBSf

An Outsider Takes on Ireland, From Inside a Plastic Bag

The podcaster behind the popular “Blindboy Podcast,” who earlier gained fame as part of the Rubberbandits hip-hop duo, says that covering his face lets him say things he couldn’t otherwise.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7Y2n9BD

How Do You Create a Container Garden? Start Here.

From the choice and arrangement of your pots to how you think about what goes in them, one garden designer has some advice for you.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/MC6UwFd

David Grann on the Wreck of the H.M.S. Wager

The New Yorker staff writer discusses his new book, “The Wager,” about the harrowing circumstances and conflicting stories surrounding a 1741 shipwreck.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/suYOA3f

Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, Steps Down After Inquiry

Comcast, the company’s owner, said he was leaving after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with an employee.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qvDn56t

Chinese Censorship Is Quietly Rewriting the Covid-19 Story

Under government pressure, Chinese scientists have retracted studies and withheld or deleted data. The censorship has stymied efforts to understand the virus.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/up1ql8G

Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration

Congress has yet to pass an immigration overhaul, but President Biden has used his executive authority to significantly expand the number of legal immigrants entering the U.S.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fVMj9AF

Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak During a New Moon

The first major springtime meteor shower will become most active right after a new moon.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mOLGlA9

Peter Singer: Fix Your Diet, Save the Planet

We can do something significant for the planet every time we eat.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bID6xnj

The Champions League Ventures Down Memory Lane

Real Madrid-Manchester City is the headliner. A.C. Milan-Inter is the classic.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cvIUBsG

In Abortion Pill Ruling, the Supreme Court Trades Ambition for Prudence

The court’s order seemed to vindicate a commitment in last year’s decision in Dobbs: to leave further questions about abortion to the political process.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/NmV1zgZ

Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Pills: What to Know and What Comes Next

The court is expected to weigh in on whether a commonly used pill, mifepristone, should remain widely available. Here is what’s at stake.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/giK2GtT

Will the Fox-Dominion Settlement Affect Its News Coverage? Don’t Count on It.

There is little reason to think Fox News will adjust its coverage after paying a $787.5 million defamation settlement to Dominion Voting Systems. Its audience won’t let it.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/c10uqGp

Golden State Warriors Win at Home, Which Is Part of Their Problem

Golden State beat Sacramento to earn its first win of the playoffs, but in doing so reinforced a troubling trend from the regular season.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xYJBj8w

On Earth Day, Tips for Your Garden

A reader wanted to attract pollinators and foster biodiversity without spending a bundle to redo her property. We’ve got tips.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/v6ScupC

Germany Names Panel to Investigate 1972 Munich Olympics Attack

The commission’s creation stems in part from an agreement made last year to reassess German failures in handling the attack by Palestinian militants, which killed 11 Israeli athletes.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/mhWGKZ0

Alejandro Toledo Returns to Peru Facing Charges in Corruption Case

Alejandro Toledo, who ruled Peru two decades ago, will be extradited from the United States. He has been charged in one of Latin America’s biggest corruption scandals.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/D9YGUl6

NYPD Shoots Man in Mental Distress After Responding to 911 Call

The man, who the police said was holding scissors and a kitchen knife when an officer shot him in the Bronx, was in critical condition.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XCo7K2S

Studio Railroad: This Home Office in Washington Is Also a Train

Working with the architect Tom Kundig, a creative director had a crazy idea: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could put your work space on a railroad track?

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZdWV9Q1

Jan. 6 Defendant Opens Fire on Deputies Before Surrender to the F.B.I.

The Texas man, who had been charged with misdemeanors for entering the Capitol, was arrested on a felony count of shooting at local law enforcement officers.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YAlCOki

How Hard Lines in Fox-Dominion Deal Talks Suddenly Softened

The $787.5 million settlement, believed to be the largest in a defamation case, came together quickly.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/j0OPiMe

Richard Riordan, Mayor of an Uneasy Los Angeles, Dies at 92

He was a successful businessman before taking office in 1993 amid civil unrest after the police beating of Rodney King. He became known for impolitic wisecracking.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/h9EIUtq

Today’s Wordle Review: April 20, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: Contains spoilers!

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/X5TRsP3

Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back

Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OLtSdB8

An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World

A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4OA5nbc

Biden Summons Big Donors to Washington as 2024 Campaign Nears

The gathering is the latest in an intensifying series of planning moves ahead of Mr. Biden’s expected announcement of a re-election bid.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5wQ7DWA

House G.O.P. Unveils Debt Limit Bill Lifting Borrowing Cap for One Year

The proposal would impose work requirements on food stamp and Medicaid recipients and repeal funding to beef up tax enforcement.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Uvx1uyQ

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes His White House Run Official

Announcing his long-shot bid to challenge President Biden, he spoke to a crowd of people who voiced their shared skepticism about vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pvt3q9g

Republicans Hit DeSantis Over Disney Feud

As Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida escalates a fight against his state’s largest private employer, his potential rivals for the White House see an opening to attack.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/39If8Ag

Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems

The internet site has long been a forum for discussion on a huge variety of topics, and companies like Google and OpenAI have been using it in their A.I. projects.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/q9iRkfp

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Putin didn't boast of Russia's nuclear might during Trump presidency

Former President Donald Trump has tried to mount an argument that he was a formidable deterrent to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the foreign leader Trump has for years been criticized for praising and defending. But Trump has been making a demonstrably false claim to support his case.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/6tTfrVB

The G.O.P.’s Fiscal Hawks Fly Far Away From Deficit Fights

After a decade of rising deficits and soaring debt, the top White House contenders, Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, show little interest in battling over the nation’s finances.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/6VGTBSy

The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives

Sheila Liming examines the structural underpinnings of America’s loneliness crisis — and the art of hanging out.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Wr5NiKU

Biden will sign executive order aimed at expanding access to long-term care and child care

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order in the Rose Garden Tuesday aimed at bolstering the "care economy," the White House said, issuing more than 50 directives across nearly every Cabinet-level agency in an effort to expand access to long-term care and child care.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/IX9YDpa

The E.U.’s top humanitarian aid officer in Sudan was shot in Khartoum.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EGrjlKt

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Soon to Announce White House Run, Sows Doubts About Vaccines

Mr. Kennedy, a Democrat who plans to kick off his campaign this week, says he wants to make vaccines safer, but he is spreading misinformation by twisting facts out of context.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SXKCH7c

Hollywood Writers Approve of Strike as Shutdown Looms

The writers have not gone on strike in 15 years, and the vote gives their unions the right to call for a walkout when their contract expires on May 1.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hT639Lw

Tennessee Air National Guardsman applied to be a hitman online, the FBI says. It was a spoof website and now he's facing charges

A Tennessee Air National Guardsman is facing charges after applying to be a hitman on a spoof "rent-a-hitman" website, according to the Department of Justice.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/bImKqAO

Chinese Worker in Pakistan Is Arrested on Blasphemy Charges

The arrest of a foreigner under the country’s harsh blasphemy laws, which can lead to the death penalty, is rare and could strain an otherwise warming relationship between China and Pakistan.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VwD0Eeo

Double delight for Kenya as Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri win men's and women's Boston Marathon races

There was double delight for Kenya at the 2023 Boston Marathon as Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri won the men's and women's races respectively.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/AFtjUdE

Ralph Yarl Case: Family Calls for Charges in Shooting of Black Teenager in Kansas City

Lawyers for the family of Ralph Yarl, 16, said he was in critical condition after being shot twice by a “white male assailant” in Kansas City, Mo. The gunman has not been charged.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2pjUOyT

SpaceX Test Launches Its Starship Rocket: How to Watch

The new moon and Mars vehicle built by Elon Musk’s company will conduct a test flight to space as early as Monday morning.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/A2i0cpB

Pharaonic Funkatizing at the Met Roof Garden

Lauren Halsey built a personal monument drawing on sources from ancient Egypt to George Clinton to threatened neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fD8a9V0

Google Devising Radical Search Changes to Beat Back AI Rivals

The tech giant is sprinting to protect its core business with a flurry of projects, including updates to its search engine and plans for an all-new one.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nfSGImp

A Century-Old Mystery Surfaces From Lake Superior

A lumber fleet left the docks of Baraga, Mich., in 1914, and was never seen again. A team of shipwreck hunters found two of its vessels more than 100 years later.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OzrGdJp

Christine Lagarde says she has 'huge confidence' that the US won't default on its own debt

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said she has "huge confidence" the US will not allow the country to default on its own debt during an interview on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/0qAyS9d

Walmart's US chief marketing officer stepping down as retailer warns of tough year

Walmart's chief merchandising officer for its US operations is stepping down from the job as the retailer faces a tougher year ahead, an internal memo shared to US associates Friday said.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/XQk8zhL

Man Who Once Modeled for Romance Novels Gets Prison in Jan. 6 Attack

Logan James Barnhart, who graced the covers of romance books like “Stepbrother UnSEALed: A Bad Boy Military Romance,” was sentenced to three years, prosecutors said.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/I4u6p5A

Farmer recreates 'Christmas Vacation' movie scene

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/BJjunPf

Introducing Spelling Bee Buddy: Your Personalized Daily Bee Helper

It will offer customized hints, but only if you want them.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jKQI1k2

How Janelle Jones’s Story About Black Women and the Economy Caught On

The first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department advanced the idea that lifting up people on the margins helps everyone else, too.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vYKHC4O

Montana Legislature Approves Outright Ban of TikTok

The bill, which would make the state the first to ban the social media app, now goes to the desk of Gov. Greg Gianforte.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rtKRA1H

Biden’s Visit to Ireland, in Pictures

President Biden’s three-day trip will mix diplomacy and personal genealogy as he meets with Irish leaders and traces his own family roots.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/N1pfZuc

Reader Mailbag: Presidential Announcements, That Fox Call and What’s Woke

A look at Tim Scott and whether he has an angle to build a base of support.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/K6yPThD

Clarence Thomas failed to disclose 2014 real estate deal with GOP megadonor, ProPublica report finds

• Thomas revelation of gifts fits a broader pattern of financial nondisclosure from the Supreme Court

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/73Ecxfi

Pressure Mounts on China to Offer Debt Relief to Poor Countries Facing Default

There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DZVCT93

UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/bNAT95Q

Biden Thanks Ireland for Backing Ukraine

“I’m at home,” the president told the Irish Parliament to thunderous applause. “I only wish I could stay longer.”

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OBlbqQP

Amazon is 'investing heavily' in the technology behind ChatGPT

Amazon wants investors to know it won't be left behind in the latest Big Tech arms race over artificial intelligence.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/HPz607C

Introducing Spelling Bee Buddy: Your Personalized Daily Bee Helper

It will offer customized hints, but only if you want them.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/63x4e5r

As World Warms, Droughts Come On Faster, Study Finds

When rains fail unexpectedly, higher temperatures can more rapidly parch the ground, to devastating effect.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GRYA4kp

Arizona House Republicans Expel One of Their Own

Representative Liz Harris was ousted from her seat by the G.O.P.-controlled House for promoting conspiracy theories during a legislative hearing.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dGi1Us

US government's proposal to boost EV sales is challenging but not impossible

The US government is planning to change auto emissions standards in a way that means automakers would need to sell a lot more electric vehicles. By 2032, electric vehicles would need to make up about two-thirds of all the new cars sold in America.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/TrDc9PW

North Dakota Bars Trans Girls and Women From Female Sports Teams

The governor signed the laws late Tuesday night, part of a package of anti-trans legislation heading to his desk.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/hARYmy3

What to Know About Buying Electric Cars and the New Emissions Rule

Here is what car buyers need to know about the Biden administration’s proposal to push the auto industry to sell more electric cars.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5kLDif0

What if A.I. Sentience Is a Question of Degree?

A conversation with Nick Bostrom, a philosopher at Oxford, who has spent decades preparing for the day artificial intelligence is capable of anything the human brain can do.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ln61Oqk

Israel’s President Sees Hope for Judicial Compromise

Isaac Herzog is leading talks to resolve a crisis provoked by a divisive government plan to overhaul the courts. In an interview with The Times, he said he was optimistic about a breakthrough.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jDrU0cC

Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CHMmi7W

Leaders in Congress Given Classified Records Found at Homes of Biden and Trump

The administration began providing the Gang of Eight — the congressional leaders with the highest-level security clearances — access to the records last week.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Tae9hqU

Auctioneer Admits to Helping Create Fake Basquiat Paintings Shown in Orlando

The man has agreed to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents who say he helped to create the works displayed and later seized at the Orlando Museum of Art.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ErePtFL

Today’s Wordle Review: April 11, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gTx0KH1

Some customers are complaining the new olive oil-infused Starbucks drink is making them run to the bathroom

Starbucks is betting big on olive oil infused coffee, hoping customers will be enticed by the anomaly and the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/NLtTHXl

R.I.P. W.F.H.? Not So Fast.

Working from home isn’t as common as at the pandemic’s start, but experts agree it’s here to stay.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OefkQ1g

How Does The New York Times Make a Game?

A new offering is being beta tested, and a small team of passionate puzzle makers at The Times talk about how an idea becomes a game.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aKtlVJ5

Pfizer CEO and Other Drug Company Leaders Condemn Texas Abortion Pill Ruling

More than 250 executives said that the decision ignored both scientific and legal precedent and, if it stands, would create uncertainty for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HeImBCD

Trump Appeals Decision Forcing Pence to Testify to Jan. 6 Grand Jury

The appeal seeks to narrow the scope of testimony that former Vice President Mike Pence can provide the grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/waN3BZi

Hochul Names a New Candidate to Become New York’s Top Judge

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s choice of Rowan D. Wilson, who already serves on the highest court, the Court of Appeals, might soothe left-leaning Democrats who spurned her previous pick.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qK1aHFr

Inside “Night of 1000 Kates,” a Kate Bush-Themed Variety Show

The “Night of 1,000 Kates,” an annual variety show in Philadelphia, taps into the singer Kate Bush’s lasting appeal.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/zI96GSJ

Will North Carolina Be the ‘Beginning of the End’ of the Medicaid Expansion Fight?

Intense patient advocacy, shifting politics, a determined Democratic governor and a handful of maverick Republicans led the state to join 39 others that have expanded Medicaid.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sYFcPtw

End of the Gas-Engine Camaro Opens a New Door for Muscle Cars

G.M. is ending production of the classic American sports car, but executives say an electric version is likely. Corvette is already planning one.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HuI35jP

What to Cook This Week

Steam your deviled eggs, chop up your pesto and stir-fry your noodles in a Dutch oven.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pi7JfU6

Canadian Police Technique Under Fire for Breeding False Confessions

A con game that undercover police use to obtain confessions in Canada secures convictions, but opponents say it’s a breeding ground for false confessions.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IVh3HtG

‘Hot Ones’ Was a Slow Burn All Along

This YouTube talk show’s premise is simple: Disarm celebrities with deep-cut questions and scorchingly spicy wings. Nearly 300 episodes later, the recipe still works.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/f4zDEJe

Ethan Boyes, a Track Cycling Champion, Dies in Collision

The death of Ethan Boyes, 44, a cyclist who was struck by a car in the Presidio, highlights the city’s struggles to reduce traffic fatalities.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/N16qRdB

Ex-cop, a former prison cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein, convicted for murdering 4 men

A former New York police officer and cellmate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was found guilty Thursday of killing four men in 2015, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/fF0vQIY

What to Do With Your Tax Refund, According to Experts

The average refund is down from last year, but still almost $3,000. One option experts recommend is stashing part of it for unexpected expenses.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/85TQlWi

What We’re Reading

Plus: Recommendations from the Book Review poetry editor Greg Cowles

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gRIqfMs

In a Deadly Mountain Pass, a Tiny Hotel Is a Lifeline

Traversing the Sabzak Pass in Afghanistan is treacherous. But for travelers in distress, one innkeeper, who personifies Afghan generosity, is there to help — with a cup of tea, a meal or car repair.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8sc5ldm

Orange County dermatologist indicted on charge of poisoning husband with liquid drain cleaner

A California dermatologist was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly poisoning her husband with liquid drain cleaner, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/ChSrXtT

Russia Formally Charges Detained WSJ Journalist Evan Gershkovich, State Media Reports

Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, was detained last week. The Journal and U.S. officials have vehemently rejected the Russian authorities’ allegations against him.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jbt6wOP

State Department review of US withdrawal from Afghanistan includes more findings than White House doc

The State Department's review of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan has far more findings in it than the document about the withdrawal that the White House released Thursday afternoon, according to a source familiar with the report.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/d16Btwg

Twitter Takes Aim at Posts That Link to Its Rival Substack

Elon Musk’s company made the norm-shattering move two days after the publishing start-up Substack unveiled a Twitter-like service.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GeB03Q9

Biden tells officials he's 'definitely running' but formal announcement could wait for summer

President Joe Biden often envisions what he could accomplish with a second term, advisers and allies who speak with him say, but he has expressed no urgency to formally launch a campaign to win another four years in office.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/nshQ8pl

The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature

Understanding the often-overlooked links between math and literature can enhance your appreciation of both.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TkA7Dgt

The dangers of AI, the worst time to buy a car in decades, and the next Elizabeth Holmes?

NYU's Gary Marcus tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin why he signed an open letter calling for a six-month pause on AI development. Plus, CNN's Peter Valdes-Dapena explains why car prices may never go back to where they were pre-Covid. And Forbes' Alexandra Levine details the arrest of Charlie Javice, the 31-year-old fintech founder who sold her company to JPMorgan and now stands accused of fraud. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/Emhp7u6

Militias in Lebanon Fire Rocket Barrage Into Israel After Al Aqsa Mosque Raid

The Israeli military blamed Palestinian exiles in Lebanon for what appeared to be a retaliatory attack over Israel’s raid of a mosque at a Jerusalem holy site one day earlier.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SdnvqB2

Biden Title IX Proposal Limits Bans on Transgender Athletes

The proposed rules would give schools flexibility for “fairness in competition” or where participation could lead to injury.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KdmwVrF

Supreme Court Rules for Transgender Girl in School Sports Dispute

The justices issued a temporary order allowing the girl to compete on the girls’ track team at a West Virginia middle school.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YslRjX2

It’s Not ‘Deaths of Despair.’ It’s Deaths of Children.

Deaths among children are now driving the country’s life expectancy declines.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LK5XBDM

Ex-University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles pleads not guilty to murder in shooting

Former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles pleaded not guilty Monday to a capital murder charge in connection with a shooting in January, court records show.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/dgQl2Ho

China Publishes Data Showing Raccoon Dog DNA at Wuhan Market

Scientists from the Chinese C.D.C. confirmed that DNA from raccoon dogs and other animals susceptible to the coronavirus was found at the market in early 2020.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DkojhOl

Switzerland cuts bonus payouts for top Credit Suisse management

BERLIN -— Switzerland has instructed Credit Suisse to cancel or reduce all outstanding bonus payments for the top three levels of management and examine whether those already paid can be recovered, the Federal Council said on Wednesday.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/a4ZNwFO

French Business Titans Top Forbes’s Richest List

Two French business titans, Bernard Arnault of the LVMH empire and Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers of L’Oréal, are named the world’s wealthiest man and woman.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KqvuFpG

Tunisia’s Influence in Europe

The European Union relies heavily on Tunisia to stem migration, giving its increasingly authoritarian president leverage in negotiations with the bloc.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7iR8uXv

Adams, for First Time, Suggests Services May be Cut to Meet Budget Needs

The Police Department, schools and CUNY won’t be spared in latest round of New York City budget reductions.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9AljBJ6

Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban

Florida's state Senate on Monday passed a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after the gestational age of six weeks, or about four weeks of pregnancy.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/PBqkv8M

Former Aide to Maryland Ex-Governor Dies After Shooting Involving F.B.I.

Roy McGrath, who was chief of staff to former Gov. Larry Logan, was wanted by the F.B.I. for three weeks after he did not appear for a federal fraud trial in March.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IWUxQLz

The barcode is turning 50, but who gets the credit for it is up for debate

Beep! The barcode, that rectangle of thick and thin parallel lines seen on seemingly every grocery product, package, prescription bottle and piece of luggage is turning 50 years old.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/rjDlsm9

How the V.P.’s Zambia Trip Could Affect Your E.V. Tax Break

Kamala Harris is the latest U.S. official to visit to Zambia. Why? Batteries. And China.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bs29w7F

Hamline University’s President Announces Retirement After Prophet Muhammad Controversy

Fayneese S. Miller found herself in a fierce debate over academic freedom and Islamophobia, after an art history lecturer lost her job for showing images of the prophet.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/XbGMO8Q

This Is Not a Moment in Women’s Basketball. It’s Momentum.

This year’s women’s N.C.A.A. tournament brought new depth, a breadth of talent and record numbers of viewers. But what you are seeing isn’t new.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DNkXuyU

Morning after pill brand speeds up retail access, doubles supply per pack

One maker said it is responding to high demand for the morning-after pill, after the US Supreme Court last year ended a constitutional right to abortion, by speeding up availability of the emergency contraceptive in retail stores and introducing a new two-count pack.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/J2uOpTL

Trench Collapse at J.F.K. Airport Kills 2 Construction Workers

The workers died after being buried in rubble in a trench at the airport, officials said. An investigation was underway.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Uqre1bz

Millions in the U.S. May Lose Medicaid Coverage. Here’s How to Prepare.

As pandemic protections expire, states are redetermining which people are eligible for the health insurance program.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Sl8aYMQ

Sanna Marin’s Party Loses in Finland Election

Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s party was outpolled by a rival that stressed economic concerns. Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party may now come to power, but coalition talks will be daunting.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qxFBAgM

Texas GOP congressman laments 'difficult' nature of predicting 'anomalous' school shootings

Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Sunday lamented the "difficult" nature of predicting American school shootings given their often "random and unexpected" nature.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/zu9BTLE

Severe Storms Expected Tuesday From Texas to Illinois

After a storm system tore through parts of at least seven states on Friday and Saturday, forecasters said tornadoes, hail and strong winds were possible on Tuesday in the South and Midwest.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rJlmZjR

Swiss prosecutor probes Credit Suisse takeover

Switzerland's Federal Prosecutor has opened an investigation into the state-backed takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS Group, the office of the attorney general said Sunday.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - US https://ift.tt/EgwOlGT

Vladlen Tatarsky, Russian Military Blogger, Is Killed in St. Petersburg Explosion

Vladlen Tatarsky represented a radical wing of pro-invasion bloggers and activists who backed Moscow’s war but also criticized what they saw as the flaws in the Russian Army.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SrkF0GD

Michael R. Jackson on the Soap Opera Origins of ‘White Girl in Danger’

The musical’s creator and creative team discuss their influences, including “Days of Our Lives,” “Showgirls” and D’Angelo.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pf6NulL

How to Lift the Fog of War in Ukraine? Try These Playing Cards.

To help soldiers quickly distinguish friend from foe, the Pentagon is issuing playing cards with pictures of 52 different NATO weapons systems.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/M4Q2Ftq

The Last Days of Beckett’s, a Smoky New York Literary Salon

They came. They drank. They staged plays and argued about Shakespeare. For dozens of up-and-coming writers, actors and artists, it was nice while it lasted.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cCvOznT

What the Trump Indictment Means for Ron DeSantis and the G.O.P.

The Florida governor hasn’t yet swung back hard at Trump.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/T2snz3F

How Iowa Ended South Carolina’s Storied Perfect Season

South Carolina had fielded the nation’s toughest defense, but couldn’t stop the offensive fireworks of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DHqxIrE

Top Economist Leaves White House, and an Economy Not Yet ‘Normal’

Cecilia Rouse says lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to haunt the recovery from recession — and drag on Americans’ optimism for the economy.

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fiYITlw