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Quotation of the Day: They Loved Stress Baking So Much, They Turned It Into a Career

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3zCDbZp Quotation of the Day for Friday, June 18, 2021. New York Times June 18, 2021 at 02:48AM

The virus is surging in Moscow, where vaccinations are now mandatory for frontline workers.

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By BY REMY TUMIN World https://ift.tt/3q6vWo1 New York Times internal-essential June 18, 2021 at 02:41AM

简报:神舟十二号航天员进入“天和”核心舱;潘石屹夫妇出售SOHO中国

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By BY EMILY CHAN AND KONEY BAI World https://ift.tt/35wXHg7 美国专家曾预言苹果在中国困境;美联邦机构提议对中国电信设备施加更多限制;日本将解除多地紧急状态;金正恩称已准备好与拜登进行“对话和对抗”;美国计划研发新冠口服药……这里是今日要闻。 New York Times June 18, 2021 at 02:15AM

First Pass Friday, or How I Learned Not to Sweat the Solve

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3gLfDsD Daniel Larsen offers us a challenge, but he’s not so scary. We’ve got this. New York Times Crossword Puzzles June 18, 2021 at 02:00AM

Victoria’s Secret Finally Set Its Angels Free. Better Late Than Never.

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By BY JENNIFER WEINER Opinion https://ift.tt/3gB6bJr The lingerie company may be a brand in decline, but it’s still everywhere you look.  New York Times Women and Girls, Lingerie and Underwear, Models (Professional) June 18, 2021 at 01:45AM

Confusion Reigns at Trials Over Runner Who Blamed Drug Test on Burrito

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By BY KEVIN DRAPER Sports https://ift.tt/3iRABsq Shelby Houlihan was poised to compete for a spot at the Games despite a doping ban that she blamed on burrito meat. Athletes complained, and a reversal to keep her sidelined eventually came from the highest levels of American Olympic governance. New York Times Track and Field, Doping (Sports), Burritos June 18, 2021 at 01:40AM

El gobierno de Nicaragua impide la entrada de un periodista de The New York Times

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By BY OSCAR LOPEZ en Español https://ift.tt/3iP0sRH La negativa de las autoridades para permitir el ingreso del reportero Anatoly Kurmanaev se produjo en medio de una ofensiva nacional contra periodistas, políticos opositores y grupos de la sociedad civil. New York Times Media, Freedom of the Press, False Arrests, Convictions and Imprisonments June 18, 2021 at 01:28AM

Jordan Ellenberg Wouldn’t Have Given the Nobel Prize to Bob Dylan

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By Unknown Author Books https://ift.tt/3iUkI4r “I strongly endorse the idea of going beyond the verbal art forms traditionally marked as ‘literature,’ but everybody already knows about Bob Dylan. They should have given it to Lynda Barry.” New York Times Books and Literature, Writing and Writers, Mathematics, Content Type: Personal Profile June 18, 2021 at 01:23AM

Farhadian Weinstein Is a Lightning Rod in Manhattan D.A. Race’s Lone Debate

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By BY JONAH E. BROMWICH New York https://ift.tt/3q7C0MV Tali Farhadian Weinstein, who, along with Alvin Bragg, appears to be leading the Democratic field, was attacked over her finances and ads. New York Times Elections, District Attorneys June 18, 2021 at 01:01AM

Chinese Astronauts Arrive at Space Station

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Science https://ift.tt/2TLG21m Three astronauts docked with the country’s partly built space station Thursday, beginning what China plans as at least a decade of continuous presence in Earth’s orbit. New York Times Space and Astronomy, Space Stations, Earth June 18, 2021 at 01:00AM

White House Announces $3 Billion for Antiviral Pills

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS U.S. https://ift.tt/3iVCtR7 Dr. Anthony Fauci announced on Thursday that the White House was investing over $3 billion to advance the development of antiviral pills to treat Covid-19 as well as future virus outbreaks. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization June 18, 2021 at 12:23AM

Black Lives Drawn and Stories of Struggle Told Through Comics

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By BY HILLARY CHUTE Books https://ift.tt/3vyhdmV In her latest Graphic Content column, Hillary Chute looks at a compilation of Black cartoonists and a history of female slave rebellions. New York Times Books and Literature, Black People, Comic Books and Strips, Slavery (Historical), Cartoons and Cartoonists June 18, 2021 at 12:18AM

Kim Jong-un Says He’s Ready for ‘Dialogue and Confrontation’ With Biden

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By BY CHOE SANG-HUN World https://ift.tt/3iQddM4 During a Workers’ Party meeting, the North Korean leader reviewed the new U.S. policy on his country and ordered “counteraction,” state news media reported. New York Times United States International Relations, Embargoes and Sanctions, Nuclear Weapons, Missiles and Missile Defense Systems June 18, 2021 at 12:16AM

Two more Guantánamo detainees are cleared for transfer to other nations

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By BY CAROL ROSENBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/3qdgKFS New York Times June 18, 2021 at 12:15AM

At the U.S. Open, Matthew Wolff Is Having Fun Again

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By BY BILL PENNINGTON Sports https://ift.tt/3qhvZ0B The promising young golfer took two months off the PGA Tour when he stopped enjoying the game and was worried about his mental health. He says he’s thrilled to be back. New York Times Golf, United States Open (Golf), Mental Health and Disorders June 18, 2021 at 12:14AM

Republicans slam Manchin’s narrower voting rights bill after Democrats get behind it.

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/2SIR9YP While the alternative quickly gained traction with progressive Democrats, Republicans escalated their attacks. New York Times June 18, 2021 at 12:06AM

Democrats Float $6 Trillion Plan Amid Talks on Narrower Infrastructure Deal

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/3vFDRtE Democrats are considering moving unilaterally on a sweeping economic package even as bipartisan talks continue on a smaller infrastructure bill. New York Times United States Politics and Government, American Jobs Plan (2021), Federal Budget (US), Infrastructure (Public Works), Budgets and Budgeting, Federal Taxes (US), Filibusters and Debate Curbs, Medicare, Law and Legislation, United States Economy June 17, 2021 at 11:55PM

Two More Guantánamo Detainees Are Cleared for Transfer to Other Nations

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By BY CAROL ROSENBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/3vEqObQ The decision brings to 11 the number who have been approved to be sent elsewhere, but the Biden administration has yet to name a point person to negotiate transfers with other governments. New York Times United States Defense and Military Forces, Terrorism, United States Politics and Government, September 11 (2001) June 18, 2021 at 12:00AM

Democrats Float $6 Trillion Plan Amid Talks on Narrower Infrastructure Deal

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/3iKu2Ia Democrats are considering moving unilaterally on a sweeping economic package even as bipartisan talks continue on a smaller infrastructure bill. New York Times United States Politics and Government, American Jobs Plan (2021), Federal Budget (US), Infrastructure (Public Works), Budgets and Budgeting, Federal Taxes (US), Filibusters and Debate Curbs, Medicare, Law and Legislation, United States Economy June 17, 2021 at 11:55PM

St. Louis Couple Who Aimed Guns at Protesters Plead Guilty to Misdemeanors

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By BY AZI PAYBARAH U.S. https://ift.tt/35ycdUM Mark McCloskey and Patricia McCloskey of Missouri will pay a total of nearly $3,000 in fines and give up the weapons used in the confrontation. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Fines (Penalties), Elections, Senate, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Black Lives Matter Movement, Firearms June 17, 2021 at 11:54PM

Israel Strikes Gaza Again, After Militants Set Fires in Israel

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By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY World https://ift.tt/3gyBQeo The exchanges on Thursday and into Friday stopped short of a full-scale escalation, but they underscored the fragile nature of the cease-fire that ended last month’s war. New York Times Defense and Military Forces, War and Armed Conflicts, Palestinians June 17, 2021 at 11:27PM

Wildfires Break Out Across the Western U.S.

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By BY STORYFUL Climate https://ift.tt/3wDrVd9 The West is facing a combination of drought and record-breaking heat, leading to wildfires in several states before summer has even begun. New York Times Global Warming, Wildfires, Drought June 17, 2021 at 11:25PM

Joe Manchin and the Magic 50th Vote for Democrats’ Voting Rights Bill

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/35yZX6G Democrats know that their election overhaul has no chance as long as the filibuster exists, but they are eager to show that all that stands in its way are Republicans. New York Times Voter Registration and Requirements, Law and Legislation, Endorsements, United States Politics and Government, Filibusters and Debate Curbs June 17, 2021 at 11:10PM