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Company Will Offer Refunds to Buyers of ‘Satan Shoes’ to Settle Lawsuit by Nike

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR Style https://ift.tt/3wIhCVR The unauthorized sneakers, which contain a drop of blood and cost $1,018, sold out in less than a minute last month. New York Times Sneakers, Shoes and Boots, Art, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Trademarks and Trade Names, Auctions April 9, 2021 at 02:25AM

Film Club: ‘‘Goodbye, Earth’: A Story for Grown-Ups’

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/39TRWvs What could adults learn about climate change from a young person’s perspective? New York Times April 9, 2021 at 02:10AM

Do You Think You Make Good Climate Choices?

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By BY CALLIE HOLTERMANN The Learning Network https://ift.tt/39TQMQC Do you consider the climate impact of the food you eat, the things you buy, the appliances you use and the way you travel? New York Times April 9, 2021 at 02:06AM

Lesson of the Day: ‘Two Biden Priorities, Climate and Inequality, Meet on Black-Owned Farms’

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By BY NICOLE DANIELS The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3cZygIG In this lesson, students will learn about sustainable farming practices created by Black farmers, as well as new measures to address decades of agricultural racism. Then, we invite teenagers to submit their questions about climate change for our live student panel on April 22. New York Times April 9, 2021 at 02:05AM

Live Panel for Students: Covering the Climate Crisis

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2Q68WYo Join us this Earth Day as three journalists share how The Times helps readers understand the fascinating, complex and vitally important field of climate science. New York Times April 9, 2021 at 02:04AM

When Two People Miss Each Other a Lot

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3wHqD15 Jamey Smith seems to be making a habit out of building Friday crossword puzzles. New York Times Crossword Puzzles April 9, 2021 at 02:00AM

States will see a sharp drop in Johnson & Johnson vaccine deliveries next week.

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By BY REMY TUMIN AND NOAH WEILAND World https://ift.tt/3fUUayp New York Times internal-essential April 9, 2021 at 01:44AM

Police Surgeon Says George Floyd Died of Asphyxia

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/2RclRIM Dr. Bill Smock, a surgeon for the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department, testified on Thursday that he had found no evidence to support claims that George Floyd died of an overdose. New York Times April 9, 2021 at 01:25AM

At the Masters, Justin Rose Is an Outlier, and Establishes an Early Lead

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By BY BILL PENNINGTON Sports https://ift.tt/3fSvXZB Unlike last year, when the Masters was played in November, a firm Augusta National course fought back, punishing many golfers through the first round, though Rose managed six birdies on the back nine. New York Times Golf, Masters Golf Tournament April 9, 2021 at 01:11AM

Meet the 5 cabinet members who make up Biden’s infrastructure sales force.

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By BY ANNIE KARNI AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS U.S. https://ift.tt/3dKhEUp New York Times April 8, 2021 at 11:21PM

‘Están llegando cantidades enormes’: ante las dificultades en EE. UU. muchos migrantes buscan refugio en México

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By BY KIRK SEMPLE en Español https://ift.tt/3s0gHMD Una cantidad récord de personas solicitaron asilo ante las autoridades mexicanas el mes pasado, atraídas por los lazos familiares y las altas tasas de aprobación, y desanimadas por la dificultad para ingresar a Estados Unidos. New York Times Asylum, Right of, Immigration and Emigration April 9, 2021 at 12:57AM

With a warning to Democrats, Manchin points the way for Biden’s agenda

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/3wB0AsJ New York Times April 9, 2021 at 12:17AM

Toxicologist Challenges Claim of Floyd Overdose

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/3s7ln3j Daniel Isenschmid, a forensic toxicologist, testified on Thursday at the trial of Derek Chauvin that the level of norfentanyl in George Floyd’s system was not consistent with a typical fentanyl overdose. New York Times Forensic Science, Methamphetamines, Fentanyl, Deaths (Fatalities), Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings April 9, 2021 at 12:01AM

Young Women Are Dropping Out of School and Work. Is Caregiving the Culprit?

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By BY ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA U.S. https://ift.tt/3uuXRik While much of the economy is beginning to bounce back, young people — particularly young women — are living a different reality. New York Times Women and Girls, Unemployment, United States Economy, Youth April 9, 2021 at 12:00AM

Expert Witness Pinpoints Floyd’s Final Breath and Dismisses Talk of Overdose

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By BY SHAILA DEWAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q9oB9c A pulmonologist told jurors that Derek Chauvin pressed 86.9 pounds onto the neck of George Floyd, who tried to push himself off the pavement with his fingertips. New York Times Fentanyl, Neck, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings April 8, 2021 at 11:54PM

The Divided Mind and Politics of John Boehner

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By BY JULIAN E. ZELIZER Books https://ift.tt/3dQGLos “On the House” is an anecdote-rich memoir by the former speaker of the House that fails to give readers the whole picture. New York Times Books and Literature, United States Politics and Government, Tea Party Movement April 8, 2021 at 11:43PM

The latest pandemic scam: Fake vaccination cards, sold for as little as $20.

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By BY SHEERA FRENKEL World https://ift.tt/3t6Ljxm New York Times internal-essential April 8, 2021 at 11:40PM

How Trans Children Became a Political Football

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By BY SPENCER BOKAT-LINDELL Opinion https://ift.tt/39VpJVj The legislative push to restrict their rights isn’t new, but it’s gained more force in 2021. New York Times Transgender and Transsexuals, Athletics and Sports, Children and Childhood April 8, 2021 at 11:25PM

With Warning to Democrats, Manchin Points the Way for Biden’s Agenda

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND CARL HULSE Business https://ift.tt/3uA1jbM The West Virginia Democrat’s latest plea for bipartisanship suggested that, to win over a critical swing vote in his own party, President Biden will first have to reach out to Republicans. New York Times American Jobs Plan (2021), United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, American Rescue Plan (2021), Law and Legislation, Federal Budget (US), Infrastructure (Public Works), Stimulus (Economic), Corporate Taxes April 8, 2021 at 11:24PM

Biden’s infrastructure sales force knows its potholes and bridges

By BY ANNIE KARNI AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS U.S. https://ift.tt/39YcVgS Five cabinet members, all former mayors or governors and therefore experts in infrastructure fights, are fanning out across America and Capitol Hill to try to sell the president’s rebuilding plan. New York Times April 8, 2021 at 11:21PM

Anne Beatts, Original ‘S.N.L.’ Writer, Dies at 74

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By BY NEIL GENZLINGER Arts https://ift.tt/2R9Ncv9 Often writing with Rosie Shuster, she created memorable sketches in the show’s early years, including ones involving those nerds Lisa and Todd. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Comedy and Humor, Television, Writing and Writers April 8, 2021 at 11:17PM

In New Book, Boehner Says He Regrets Clinton Impeachment

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By BY LUKE BROADWATER U.S. https://ift.tt/3fVc5oI Former Speaker John Boehner, Republican of Ohio, writes that the drive to remove President Bill Clinton was a politically motivated move he wishes he had repudiated. New York Times United States Politics and Government April 8, 2021 at 11:13PM

Biden’s Infrastructure Sales Force Knows Its Potholes and Bridges

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By BY ANNIE KARNI AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS U.S. https://ift.tt/2PQBpBA Five cabinet members, all former mayors or governors and therefore experts in infrastructure fights, are fanning out across America and Capitol Hill to try to sell the president’s rebuilding plan. New York Times American Jobs Plan (2021), Infrastructure (Public Works), United States Politics and Government, Bridges and Tunnels, State Legislatures April 8, 2021 at 11:05PM