The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices.
Friday, April 30, 2021
Pandemic Inspector General Warns of Oversight Breakdown
By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xH1ILY
What to Know About the 147th Kentucky Derby
By BY MELISSA HOPPERT AND JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2S9tP5U
Tom Brady Charted a New Path. Aaron Rodgers Struggles to Do the Same.
By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3eOcxmH
Judge and Cole Dominate as Yankees Crush Tigers
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3xBuzkH
India's over-18s vaccination to start
The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country.
Looking for a Weekend Excursion? Try Craft Shop Hopping
By BY DEBORAH NEEDLEMAN from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/2QOAi5X
MoMA Blocks Protesters Who Planned to Demonstrate Inside
By BY ZACHARY SMALL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3xLZMBV
Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.
Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.
Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.
Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.
How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy
A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style.
Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.
India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer
India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen?
France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise
Police in India's capital ask for more cremation sites as a fatal second wave sweeps the country.
Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face
Lawyers release a photo of the British socialite with what looks like bruising under her left eye.
Rashawn Slater should be an immediate star on the Chargers’ O-line.
By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3t7lCfr
Appropriate Name for That Woman’s Husband
By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3aPDrcF
Cowboys shore up the defense with Micah Parsons pick.
By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3vtPwft
Patrick Surtain II has a PS2 controller pendant.
By BY ELENA BERGERON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3sZerG4
Roger Goodell’s armchair is coming to Cleveland.
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2QAmWKM
Dozens killed in stampede at Jewish festival in Israel
Israel's emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and more wounded in north-east Israel.
India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus
A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC.
Quiz of the week: Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, pricey sneakers and Marcelo's civic duty
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model
The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model.
The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.
'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.
Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Roger Goodell gave his first public statement on the Deshaun Watson investigation.
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Patrick Surtain II is among those following their fathers to the N.F.L.
By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Shp5LJ
Palestinian Vote Delayed, Prolonging Split for West Bank and Gaza
By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/330dpir
Draft prospects show their style on the red carpet.
By Unknown Author from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3e1rClF
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
“When I was vice president, the president asked me to focus on providing help needed to address the root causes of migration. And to help keep people in their own countries instead of being forced to leave. The plan was working, but the last administration decided it was not worth it.”
By BY EILEEN SULLIVAN AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3u2qcwB
“And we won’t ignore what our own intelligence agencies have determined — the most lethal terrorist threat to the homeland today: white supremacy terrorism.”
By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xzT6Xp
“America will not back away from our commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
By BY LARA JAKES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QFdV2T
“In the 1990s, we passed universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines that hold 100 rounds that can be fired in seconds. We beat the N.R.A. Mass shootings and gun violence declined. But in the early 2000s, that law expired and we’ve seen the daily bloodshed since.”
By BY LINDA QIU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Sggfhr
“Just before Covid, we had the most inclusive economy in my lifetime. The lowest unemployment ever recorded for African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian-Americans. The lowest for women in nearly 70 years. Wages were growing faster for the bottom 25% than the top 25%.
By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eBzdqg
“In the process, while this was all going on, the economy created more than 1,300,000 new jobs in 100 days. More new jobs in the first 100 days than any president on record.”
By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gJeh3a
An Alameda Police Officer Used His Knee to Pin Down Mario Gonzalez
By BY SHAWN HUBLER AND EVAN HILL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xxI1pG
“We’re also providing rental assistance — you all know this but the American people, I want to make sure they understand — keeping people from being evicted from their homes.”
By BY LINDA QIU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3u8fZPC
“The climate crisis is not our fight alone, either. It’s a global fight. The United States accounts for less than 15% of carbon emissions. The rest of the world accounts for 85%”
By BY LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xwpavc
Harris and Pelosi make history standing behind a president during a formal address to Congress.
By BY ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eDsE6p
Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?
By BY REID J. EPSTEIN AND JENNIFER MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3nupLZH
Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.
India Covid-19: Deadly second wave spreads from cities to small towns
The virus is spreading to remote corners of India where healthcare is poor and the crisis under-reported.
They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns
The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.
The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.
Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.
Biden wants to direct billions in education funding to community colleges.
By BY STEPHANIE SAUL AND DANA GOLDSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2S7OR4V
Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?
By BY REID J. EPSTEIN AND JENNIFER MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3t1MJZd
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Hungary Transfers 11 Universities to Foundations Led by Orban Allies
By BY BENJAMIN NOVAK from NYT World https://ift.tt/3u0I8aW
Mike Pence and Kellyanne Conway are among those whose book deals raise questions within the publishing world.
By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32VeDvm
Prosecutors are said to have sought an aggressive approach to the Capitol riot inquiry that was ultimately quashed.
By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QtGAbj
Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores
Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition.
In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience
By BY LUKE BROADWATER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dXKXnD
Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers
Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene.
Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice
Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.
Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women
The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.
Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.
Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world
The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe.
India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?
India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme.
Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation
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Is There a War Coming Between China and the U.S.?
By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3u2ety8
N.H.L. and Turner Sports Reach 7-Year Media Rights Deal
By BY ANDREW KNOLL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3vtMsQD
Monday, April 26, 2021
John Kerry denies ever having discussed Israeli strikes in Syria with Iran’s foreign minister.
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY, NICHOLAS FANDOS AND FARNAZ FASSIHI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3vjioHa
West Virginia will give $100 savings bonds to people 16 to 35 who get vaccinated.
By BY BRYAN PIETSCH from NYT World https://ift.tt/2RXiF46
Campaign to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Qualifies for California Ballot
By BY SHAWN HUBLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3t0GrJC
Marco Rubio’s ‘Woke Capital’ Tantrum
By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3aHfHqS
Five things to know about Apple's iOS update
New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on.
In California, a campaign to oust Gov. Gavin Newsom qualifies for the ballot.
By BY SHAWN HUBLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3sU3mWP