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What’s on TV Monday: ‘Capone’ and ‘The Titan Games’

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By BY PETER LIBBEY Arts https://ift.tt/2XMXkKZ A biopic about the aging crime boss starring Tom Hardy arrives on Amazon. And an athletic competition show on NBC closes out its second season. New York Times Television, Movies August 10, 2020 at 05:00AM

Quotation of the Day: New Yorkers Step Up to Preserve Composting

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/31CqQEk Quotation of the Day for Monday, August 10, 2020. New York Times August 10, 2020 at 04:59AM

What Happens to Viral Particles on the Subway

By BY MIKA GRÖNDAHL, CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM AND JEREMY WHITE New York https://ift.tt/31DOvUC Many New Yorkers are avoiding the subway, fearful of jostling with strangers in crowded cars. Masks and social distancing are essential, but good air flow is also key to reducing the risk of exposure to the coronavirus. New York Times Subways, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Transit Systems August 10, 2020 at 04:27AM

We’re All Hong Kongers Now

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By BY SAMUEL CHU Opinion https://ift.tt/30ECFKS China wants to swallow up Hong Kong’s remaining freedoms. But it can’t be allowed to arrest, on American soil, a U.S. citizen. New York Times Politics and Government, Hong Kong Protests (2019), United States International Relations, Embargoes and Sanctions, Fugitives, Law and Legislation, Computers and the Internet, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly, United States Politics and Government, Freedom of Speech and Expression August 10, 2020 at 04:03AM

Your Monday Briefing

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By BY ISABELLA KWAI Briefing https://ift.tt/31HrQHo Beirut, Hong Kong, Belarus elections: Here’s what you need to know. New York Times August 10, 2020 at 03:33AM

U.S. Official Praises Taiwan During Highest-Level Visit in Decades

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By BY AMY QIN World https://ift.tt/3gJNPng The visit signals the growing importance of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory, as ties between the United States and China deteriorate. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States International Relations, Presidential Election of 2020 August 10, 2020 at 03:16AM

‘Perry Mason’ Season 1 Finale Recap: The Defense Rests

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By BY SEAN T. COLLINS Arts https://ift.tt/3fICmTB On Della’s advice, Perry calls an unexpected witness to the stand. Will the gamble pay off? New York Times Television August 10, 2020 at 02:05AM

P.G.A. Championship 2020: Collin Morikawa Wins His First Major Title

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By BY BRIAN MURPHY Sports https://ift.tt/2CbcfXA The 23-year-old, who turned pro last year, has now won three times over all on tour. New York Times Golf, PGA Championship August 10, 2020 at 12:49AM

Hong Kong Publisher Jimmy Lai Is Arrested Under National Security Law

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By BY AUSTIN RAMZY AND TIFFANY MAY World https://ift.tt/33VFYQ3 The pro-democracy figure is the most high-profile figure detained under the sweeping law imposed by Beijing on the semiautonomous territory. New York Times Law and Legislation, Frauds and Swindling, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots August 10, 2020 at 01:41AM

P.G.A. Championship 2020: Collin Morikawa Wins His First Major Title

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By BY BRIAN MURPHY Sports https://ift.tt/3ikkRdO The 23-year-old, who turned pro last year, has now won three times over all on tour. New York Times Golf, PGA Championship August 10, 2020 at 12:49AM

How Trump Allies Work the Refs in Silicon Valley

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By BY BEN SMITH Business https://ift.tt/33F1Peh The new referees in American politics are Facebook, Google and Twitter, and they would be wise to pay attention to lessons the old media tried to learn. New York Times Social Media, Rumors and Misinformation, News and News Media, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Fringe Groups and Movements August 10, 2020 at 12:45AM

Salmonella Cases Linked to Onions Increase to Nearly 900

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By BY CHRISTINA MORALES U.S. https://ift.tt/2XK9Quw Grocery chains, including Publix and Giant Eagle, have recalled onions supplied by Thomson International and products that may contain the onions. New York Times Food Contamination and Poisoning, States (US), Onions, Salmonella (Bacteria) August 10, 2020 at 12:04AM

Scenes From a Biker Rally, Undaunted by the Virus

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By BY MARK WALKER U.S. https://ift.tt/3fK2GfW Meet the motorcyclists gathered in Sturgis, S.D., for a giant annual rally, with plenty of regard for one another but little for the pandemic. New York Times Motorcycles, Motor Bikes and Motorscooters, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Camps and Camping August 9, 2020 at 11:49PM

In the Wake of Protests

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW Opinion https://ift.tt/3gJUU7l Some of what we saw was people cosplaying consciousness — symbolism that cost nothing and shifted no power. New York Times Police Reform, Black Lives Matter Movement, Black People, George Floyd Protests (2020), Race and Ethnicity, Polls and Public Opinion, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings August 9, 2020 at 11:47PM

After Falwell Stumbles, His Hometown Sees a Leader in Need of Redemption

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By BY AISHVARYA KAVI AND RICK ROJAS U.S. https://ift.tt/33ICXCv Jerry Falwell Jr. has courted controversy repeatedly, but a provocative Instagram post led to him stepping aside as Liberty University’s president. New York Times Ministers (Protestant), Evangelical Movement, Colleges and Universities, Christians and Christianity August 9, 2020 at 11:28PM

Trump’s Directives Were Supposed to Offer Relief. Most May Not.

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By BY RON LIEBER AND STACY COWLEY Business https://ift.tt/2XM5frP Because Congress controls federal spending, at least some of the measures will almost certainly be challenged in court. Or they may become moot if Congress reaches a deal. New York Times Federal Taxes (US), Unemployment Insurance, United States Politics and Government, Layoffs and Job Reductions, Executive Orders and Memorandums, Student Loans, States (US), Wages and Salaries, Payroll Tax, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), Personal Finances, Evictions August 9, 2020 at 11:24PM

Cómo mudar a tu elefante en una pandemia

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By BY SOFÍA LÓPEZ MAÑÁN AND BROOKE JARVIS en Español https://ift.tt/2XJVJ8G Después de décadas en cautiverio y un viaje de 2700 kilómetros de Argentina a Brasil, una elefanta de nombre Mara al fin pudo pasear. New York Times your-feed-science, Photography, your-feed-photojournalism, your-feed-animals, Animal Behavior, Elephants, Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare, Zoos, Animals, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Wildlife Trade and Poaching August 9, 2020 at 09:30AM

How to Move Your Elephant During a Pandemic

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By BY SOFÍA LÓPEZ MAÑÁN AND BROOKE JARVIS Science https://ift.tt/31wxNqt After decades in captivity and a 1,700-mile road trip from Argentina into Brazil, an Asian elephant named Mara finally gained a chance to roam. New York Times your-feed-science, Photography, your-feed-photojournalism, your-feed-animals, Animal Behavior, Elephants, Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare, Zoos, Animals, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Wildlife Trade and Poaching August 9, 2020 at 09:00AM

The Wallets of Wall Street Are With Joe Biden, if Not the Hearts

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By BY KATE KELLY, SHANE GOLDMACHER AND THOMAS KAPLAN Business https://ift.tt/3ktzaPa Through donations, finance executives played a critical role in helping Joe Biden turn his campaign around. They’ve mostly grown to like him, if not love him. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Banking and Financial Institutions, United States Politics and Government, Campaign Finance August 9, 2020 at 09:00AM

Boycotted. Criticized. But Fox News Leads the Pack in Prime Time.

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM Business https://ift.tt/2DzFp3r Led by Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity, the channel’s pro-Trump lineup outranked every network from 8 to 11 p.m. in June and July. New York Times News and News Media, Television, Ratings (Audience Measurement), Cable Television, Presidential Election of 2020 August 9, 2020 at 09:00AM

This Contact Tracer Is Fighting Two Contagions: The Virus and Fear

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By BY JO BECKER U.S. https://ift.tt/3a86k2d Convincing infected people to open up means helping them confront deeply held concerns about deportation or job loss. New York Times Contact Tracing (Public Health), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) August 9, 2020 at 09:00AM

Carta de amor a Hugo Chávez

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By BY ALBERTO BARRERA TYSZKA en Español https://ift.tt/2XEpIic No sabes cuánto te recordamos: corrupción, colapso económico y represión. New York Times August 9, 2020 at 09:00AM

Notes From a Virus Tracker’s Log

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By BY JO BECKER U.S. https://ift.tt/2PITzS5 With over 200,000 cases in Los Angeles County alone, contact tracers like Radhika Kumar have their work cut out for them. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Contact Tracing (Public Health) August 9, 2020 at 09:00AM

Dediqué todo mi amor a los animales

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By BY BETHANY GROFF DORAU en Español https://ift.tt/2DMQiP4 En una época difícil busqué consuelo en los caballos, las cabras e incluso un osezno. La pandemia actual me condujo de nuevo hasta ellos. New York Times Love (Emotion), Agriculture and Farming, Animals August 9, 2020 at 09:00AM

‘Top Cop’ Kamala Harris’s Record of Policing the Police

By BY DANNY HAKIM, STEPHANIE SAUL AND RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. U.S. https://ift.tt/2DHH8mZ Senator Harris is speaking out amid the police reform movement. But how did she oversee police misconduct as a district attorney and attorney general? New York Times George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Police Reform, Black People, Presidential Election of 2020, Racial Profiling, Race and Ethnicity, Attorneys General, Prison Guards and Corrections Officers, Crime and Criminals, District Attorneys, Vice Presidents and Vice Presidency (US) August 9, 2020 at 09:00AM

Afghanistan to Release Last Taliban Prisoners, Removing Final Hurdle to Talks

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By BY MUJIB MASHAL AND FATIMA FAIZI World https://ift.tt/30HeJX2 The decision clears the way for the last of 5,000 insurgents to be freed. President Ashraf Ghani announced the release after convening an assembly of 3,000 representatives to seek their advice. New York Times Politics and Government, Afghanistan War (2001- ), United States Defense and Military Forces August 9, 2020 at 07:20AM

‘Christianity Will Have Power’

By BY ELIZABETH DIAS U.S. https://ift.tt/3iivuOg Donald Trump made a promise to white evangelical Christians, whose support can seem mystifying to the outside observer. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Christians and Christianity, Whites, Evangelical Movement August 9, 2020 at 07:00AM

In California, It Will Take More Than a Parade to Save an Imperiled Census

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By BY MIRIAM JORDAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ccw6px Many Latinos in low-income communities say they are hearing a message about the 2020 census: Your participation is not wanted. New York Times Census, Immigration and Emigration, Hispanic-Americans, Population, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) August 9, 2020 at 07:00AM

A Bookstore That Shines as ‘a Lighthouse of a Free Society’

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By BY JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ AND AMY CHANG CHIEN World https://ift.tt/2DzrdYe A Hong Kong bookseller has recreated his shop in Taipei, and it has become a symbol of Taiwan’s vibrant democracy. New York Times Books and Literature, Politics and Government, Secession and Independence Movements, Freedom of Speech and Expression August 9, 2020 at 07:00AM

Democrats Hold Edge as Battle for Senate Majority Becomes ‘Knife Fight’

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/2F6jod0 As the campaign enters a critical period, the pandemic, their primary strategy and their presumptive nominee have given Democrats a shot at winning the chamber. New York Times Elections, Senate, Primaries and Caucuses, United States Politics and Government August 9, 2020 at 07:00AM

‘The Guy in Front of Me Called a Name, and the Other Guy Turned’

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By Unknown Author New York https://ift.tt/3imXFvz A street scene at the end of the day, carrying a gift on a packed train and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. New York Times August 9, 2020 at 07:00AM

A Club That Sharpens Our Craft

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By BY SARAH LYALL Times Insider https://ift.tt/31xQlqd Eight years ago, a group of Times journalists began meeting to discuss works they admired. Now you can watch a session, too. New York Times News and News Media, Organizations, Societies and Clubs, Newspapers, Book Clubs August 9, 2020 at 06:08AM