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Corrections: July 21, 2020

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/2OLXVHC Corrections that appeared in print on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. New York Times July 21, 2020 at 04:49AM

Your Tuesday Briefing

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By BY ISABELLA KWAI Briefing https://ift.tt/2ZK71Lq E.U. deal, U.K. extradition treaty, Google: Here’s what you need to know. New York Times July 21, 2020 at 04:37AM

Felony Charges for Detroit Officer Accused of Shooting 3 Journalists With Rubber Pellets

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By BY AIMEE ORTIZ U.S. https://ift.tt/30yxpXQ “They were a threat to no one,” the Wayne County prosecutor said. “There are simply no explicable reasons why the alleged actions of this officer were taken.” New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, BB and Airsoft Guns, News and News Media July 21, 2020 at 04:12AM

Quotation of the Day: Defying Trump, Lawmakers Move to Strip Military Bases of Confederate Names

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/32FmzBV Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, July 22, 2020. New York Times July 21, 2020 at 04:02AM

E.U. Adopts Groundbreaking Stimulus to Fight Coronavirus Recession

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By BY MATINA STEVIS-GRIDNEFF World https://ift.tt/3fHYJt7 The $857 billion package includes unprecedented steps to help less wealthy countries, including selling collective debt and giving much of the money as grants, not loans. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Stimulus (Economic), Politics and Government, Recession and Depression, Credit and Debt, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), Budgets and Budgeting July 21, 2020 at 03:39AM

How Michaela Coel Shaped ‘I May Destroy You’

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By BY ELEANOR STANFORD Arts https://ift.tt/39jjJ71 Drawing on her own experiences, Coel also took cues from Russian movies, a book about the prison system and perfume ads to create her HBO show. New York Times Television, Black People, Women and Girls July 21, 2020 at 02:00AM

Raring to Go

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3fQ6jBS It’s great to see Zhouqin Burnikel back in the race again. New York Times Crossword Puzzles July 21, 2020 at 02:00AM

Gavin Brown Closes His Gallery and Joins Forces With Barbara Gladstone

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By BY JASON FARAGO Arts https://ift.tt/32D9Gsd The British art dealer will become a partner in Gladstone Gallery, which will now represent 10 of his artists. New York Times Art July 21, 2020 at 01:46AM

Democrats Warn of Possible Foreign Disinformation Plot Targeting Congress

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER, NICHOLAS FANDOS AND JULIAN E. BARNES U.S. https://ift.tt/2DYc6Y1 Democrats demanded an F.B.I. briefing. They were concerned about a potential Russian-linked effort to interfere in the election by using a Senate panel to advance smears against Joe Biden, officials said. New York Times Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry July 21, 2020 at 01:30AM

Two Women Sue Fox News, Claiming Misconduct by Ed Henry and Others

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM Business https://ift.tt/3fNrchf The lawsuit depicts a misogynist culture at the cable network, which fired Ed Henry, a longtime anchor, after an investigation of misconduct claims last month. New York Times News and News Media, Television, Sexual Harassment July 21, 2020 at 12:50AM

Two Women Sue Fox News, Claiming Misconduct by Ed Henry and Others

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM Business https://ift.tt/2CzGSX1 The lawsuit depicts a misogynist culture at the cable network, which fired Ed Henry, a longtime anchor, after an investigation of misconduct claims last month. New York Times News and News Media, Television, Sexual Harassment July 21, 2020 at 12:50AM

En Brasil los profesionales de la salud podrían haber contagiado de coronavirus a las poblaciones indígenas

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By BY MANUELA ANDREONI, ERNESTO LONDOÑO AND LETÍCIA CASADO en Español https://ift.tt/2ZJNryU Numerosos trabajadores que iban a monitorear a comunidades indígenas estaban infectados, lo que expuso a poblaciones remotas al virus. Ellos dicen que no llevaban equipos de protección adecuados ni contaban con acceso a pruebas. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Indigenous People, Yanomami Indians, Disease Rates July 21, 2020 at 12:22AM

Who Is Behind Those N.B.A.‘Bubble Life’ Tweets?

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By BY SOPAN DEB Sports https://ift.tt/3hlF8Q0 The @NBABubbleLife Twitter account has amassed more than 100,000 followers in less than two weeks with quirky commentary on the social media posts of basketball’s biggest stars. New York Times Social Media, Basketball, Quarantines July 21, 2020 at 12:04AM

Three Coronavirus Vaccine Developers Report Promising Initial Results

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By BY DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK World https://ift.tt/2Cn8j6r Early trials showed a good immune response in vaccinated subjects, but one researcher sounded a note of caution: “There is still a long way to go.” New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Clinical Trials July 20, 2020 at 11:43PM

Trump Threatens to Send Federal Law Enforcement Forces to More Cities

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By BY PETER BAKER, ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS AND MONICA DAVEY U.S. https://ift.tt/2WIy8oq As federal agents patrol Portland and head to Chicago, the president is engaged in a caustic battle with Democratic governors and mayors over control of the streets, barely 100 days before the election. New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020 July 20, 2020 at 11:54PM

Three Coronavirus Vaccine Developers Report Promising Initial Results

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By BY DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK World https://ift.tt/2Cwgnld Early trials showed a good immune response in vaccinated subjects, but one researcher sounded a note of caution: “There is still a long way to go.” New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Clinical Trials July 20, 2020 at 11:43PM

Felony Charges Filed Against St. Louis Couple Who Pointed Guns at Protesters

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By BY AZI PAYBARAH U.S. https://ift.tt/30vuOOj “It is illegal to wave weapons in a threatening manner,” a prosecutor in the city said. New York Times Firearms, George Floyd Protests (2020), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Black Lives Matter Movement, Police July 20, 2020 at 11:37PM

Trump’s Occupation of American Cities Has Begun

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG Opinion https://ift.tt/2CuKvNK Protesters are being snatched from the streets without warrants. Can we call it fascism yet? New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, United States Politics and Government, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Human Rights and Human Rights Violations, News and News Media, George Floyd Protests (2020) July 20, 2020 at 11:29PM

En bicicleta por las colinas de Ciudad de México: un paseo de altura

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By BY NATHANIEL PARISH FLANNERY en Español https://ift.tt/3hedJzc Con nuevas rutas y la pandemia que empuja a más personas a andar en bicicleta, las montañas en las afueras de una de las megaciudades del mundo comienzan a atraer a entusiastas novatos y experimentados. New York Times Cycling, Road, Mountains, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) July 20, 2020 at 11:12PM

Jets, Giants Are N.F.L.’s First to Say They’ll Play Without Fans

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By BY GILLIAN R. BRASSIL AND KEN BELSON Sports https://ift.tt/32EM1YA Following New Jersey’s restrictions on public gatherings, the two teams announced they would not admit fans for regular-season games at MetLife Stadium. Rutgers will cap spectators at 500. New York Times Football, Coronavirus Reopenings July 20, 2020 at 11:10PM

Emitt Rhodes, 70, Dies; Singer-Songwriter Vanished After a Splash

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By BY BEN SISARIO Arts https://ift.tt/39e3Crr He resurfaced a decade ago, after having built a fan base that compared him to Paul McCartney. New York Times Pop and Rock Music July 20, 2020 at 11:01PM

Ailey II Drops Director, Citing ‘Inappropriate’ Communications

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By BY JULIA JACOBS Arts https://ift.tt/2OJyFSA Troy Powell, who has led the dance company as artistic director since 2012, was let go after an inquiry by an outside investigator hired by the organization. New York Times Dancing July 20, 2020 at 11:00PM

Stay Safe, Justice Ginsburg

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By BY MIMI SWARTZ Opinion https://ift.tt/3hoSMBB This summer has been hard enough. New York Times Appointments and Executive Changes, Presidential Election of 2020, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) July 20, 2020 at 11:00PM

Building Accessibility Into America, Literally

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By BY MICHAEL KIMMELMAN Arts https://ift.tt/3hiphl7 Thirty years on, the Americans With Disabilities Act has reshaped the way designers and the public have come to think about equity, civil rights and American architecture. But it’s only a start. New York Times Architecture, Disabilities, Design, Wheelchairs, Libraries and Librarians, Americans With Disabilities Act July 20, 2020 at 09:00AM

Would the Prophet Muhammad Convert Hagia Sophia?

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By BY MUSTAFA AKYOL Opinion https://ift.tt/2Ckr0rq Turkey’s decision to change the former cathedral into a mosque flies against the pluralist instincts of Islam’s founders. New York Times Religion and Belief, Christians and Christianity, Muslims and Islam, Mosques, Temple Mount (Jerusalem), Jews and Judaism, Monuments and Memorials (Structures), Armenians July 20, 2020 at 09:00AM

The Link Between Parkinson’s Disease and Toxic Chemicals

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By BY JANE E. BRODY Well https://ift.tt/3eORCh3 A new book calls the increasing prominence of Parkinson’s “a man-made pandemic.” New York Times Parkinson's Disease, Hazardous and Toxic Substances, Pesticides, Chemicals, Water Pollution, Smoking and Tobacco July 20, 2020 at 09:00AM

The Pandemic Has Pushed Aside City Planning Rules. But to Whose Benefit?

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By BY EMILY BADGER The Upshot https://ift.tt/32BCrFC As bike lanes and cafes sprout on streets, marginalized residents wonder when their priorities will get attention. New York Times Urban Areas, Zoning, Income Inequality, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Area Planning and Renewal, Race and Ethnicity July 20, 2020 at 09:00AM

Downsizing From a Two-Bedroom to a Studio

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By BY KIM VELSEY Real Estate https://ift.tt/30zutdM A couple moved from a two-bedroom to a studio late last fall. But even after four months of quarantine, they don’t regret the decision. New York Times Renting and Leasing (Real Estate), Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Quarantine (Life and Culture) July 20, 2020 at 09:00AM

A Timely Case on Police Violence at the Supreme Court

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By BY ADAM LIPTAK U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZKJWZi The justices will hear arguments in October over whether excessive force claims against the police are barred when the people they shoot get away. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Search and Seizure, Immunity from Prosecution, Fourth Amendment (US Constitution), Suits and Litigation (Civil) July 20, 2020 at 09:00AM

With a U.N. Veto, Russia and China Add to Syria’s Misery

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By BY JAMES RISCH Opinion https://ift.tt/2OD0An6 Moscow and Beijing are callously restricting humanitarian aid to Syria’s suffering civilians as part of their campaign to prop up Bashar al-Assad. New York Times Politics and Government, Humanitarian Aid, War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, Human Rights and Human Rights Violations July 20, 2020 at 09:00AM

¿Qué tiene que hacer la oposición venezolana para avanzar?

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By BY ABRAHAM F. LOWENTHAL AND DAVID SMILDE en Español https://ift.tt/2WDz0dR El sólido reconocimiento internacional de la presidencia de Juan Guaidó no cambia el hecho de que Nicolás Maduro controla el territorio, las instituciones públicas, las fuerzas de seguridad y los recursos. Por eso, la oposición debe hacer un esfuerzo realista para reformular el conflicto. New York Times July 20, 2020 at 09:00AM

Husband and Son of a Federal Judge, Esther Salas, Are Shot in New Jersey

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR, AIMEE ORTIZ AND KEVIN ARMSTRONG New York https://ift.tt/2CNVWQw Judge Salas was home but not wounded in the shooting at her residence in North Brunswick, according to an official. New York Times Federal Courts (US), Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides July 20, 2020 at 03:18AM

A Stadium at Iowa State Says His Name: Jack Trice

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By BY JERÉ LONGMAN Sports https://ift.tt/2OCQH97 Iowa State is the only major college football team to have named its stadium after a Black man, a player named Jack Trice who died from injuries sustained in a game in 1923 and whose story resonates amid today’s social justice movement. New York Times Monuments and Memorials (Structures), Black People, Football, Football (College), Segregation and Desegregation, Race and Ethnicity July 20, 2020 at 07:00AM

Businesses Are Supposed to Cut Debt in a Downturn. Why Not Now?

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By BY MATT PHILLIPS Business https://ift.tt/30HeBWH The Federal Reserve’s efforts to stabilize markets have touched off an even bigger borrowing binge than corporate America was already on. New York Times Banking and Financial Institutions, United States Economy, Credit and Debt, Recession and Depression, Stocks and Bonds July 20, 2020 at 07:00AM