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As Caeleb Dressel’s star rises, he goes for his first individual medal.

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By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI Sports https://ift.tt/3rHxl56 Dressel has three Olympic golds in relay races. New York Times Olympic Games (2020) July 29, 2021 at 12:22AM

Gymnasts like Simone Biles know what the slightest mental lapse can do.

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR Sports https://ift.tt/3BLHJxD The history of women’s gymnastics is full of stories of athletes who sustained life-altering injuries after being pressured to compete when they didn’t feel up to it. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Gymnastics, Sports Injuries, Olympic Games (1996) July 29, 2021 at 12:16AM

$1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal Scales Senate Hurdle With Bipartisan Vote

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/37as6BL The vote was a breakthrough after weeks of wrangling among White House officials and senators in both parties, clearing the way for action on a top priority for President Biden. New York Times American Jobs Plan (2021), United States Politics and Government, Infrastructure (Public Works), Bridges and Tunnels, Transit Systems, Automobile Service and Charging Stations July 29, 2021 at 12:14AM

Here’s how to watch Olympic swimming in the U.S. on Wednesday night.

By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI Sports https://ift.tt/3BTxqrp New York Times Olympic Games (2020) July 29, 2021 at 12:06AM

Ilona Maher is a breakout rugby star before even playing her first match.

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By BY ADEEL HASSAN Sports https://ift.tt/37dEAbz Maher and the U.S. women’s team kick off their quest for a medal after coming in fifth place in the 2016 Olympics. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Rugby July 29, 2021 at 12:06AM

What happened yesterday: Katie Ledecky claimed a first for women.

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By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN AND GWEN KNAPP Sports https://ift.tt/3BTN0Dm New York Times Olympic Games (2020) July 29, 2021 at 12:01AM

Study Shows More Disability Stories Onscreen, but Few Disabled Actors

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By BY SARAH BAHR Arts https://ift.tt/3zKxoQz The study published Wednesday also showed that television is far behind film when it comes to representation of characters with disabilities. New York Times Disabilities, Television, Movies, Deafness, Actors and Actresses July 28, 2021 at 11:56PM

Lyft pushes office return date to February as Twitter closes offices it had reopened.

By BY ERIN WOO AND KATE CONGER Business https://ift.tt/3lb15Gq A jump in virus cases has many companies rethinking their plans. New York Times July 28, 2021 at 11:54PM

Here’s a closer look at what’s in the bipartisan infrastructure deal.

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By BY MADELEINE NGO U.S. https://ift.tt/3zKhiGH New York Times July 28, 2021 at 11:49PM

Mississippi cites ‘astounding’ rise in Covid-19 cases as Delta variant spreads.

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE U.S. https://ift.tt/3f7mjBr Health officials warn of full intensive care units and outbreaks all over the state. New York Times July 28, 2021 at 11:44PM

The Robocall Rebellion

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By BY GAIL COLLINS Opinion https://ift.tt/3iWkLuV Among the nonlethal problems currently facing the nation, robocalling looms large just for raw irritation. New York Times Telemarketing, Law and Legislation, United States Politics and Government, Consumer Protection July 28, 2021 at 11:38PM

Israel’s baseball team is making its Olympic debut.

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By BY COREY KILGANNON AND ANDREA KANNAPELL Sports https://ift.tt/377VCYU The team, ranked last among the six teams at the Olympics, is set to play the defending champion, South Korea. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Baseball July 28, 2021 at 11:36PM

Bob Odenkirk of ‘Better Call Saul’ Is in Stable Condition After ‘Heart-Related Incident’

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By BY DAVE ITZKOFF Arts https://ift.tt/3BOkx1E The actor and writer was hospitalized after he collapsed on the set of the show on Tuesday. New York Times Television, Movies July 28, 2021 at 11:28PM

A Look at What the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Would Do

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By BY MADELEINE NGO Business https://ift.tt/3rFESRY The White House and bipartisan lawmakers have agreed on a package that would provide funding for roads, bridges and other physical infrastructure. New York Times Infrastructure (Public Works), United States Economy, Transit Systems, United States Politics and Government, Bridges and Tunnels, American Jobs Plan (2021), Electric and Hybrid Vehicles July 28, 2021 at 11:26PM

Democrats Call Infrastructure Bill a Down Payment on Climate

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By BY CORAL DAVENPORT AND LISA FRIEDMAN Climate https://ift.tt/3l7BEpa A bipartisan package includes the largest-ever federal spending for electric vehicle charging stations, public transit and clean water. New York Times Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, United States Politics and Government, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Fuel Emissions (Transportation), Automobile Service and Charging Stations, Wind Power, Heat and Heat Waves July 28, 2021 at 11:22PM

Simone Biles and the Power of ‘No’

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By BY KURT STREETER Sports https://ift.tt/2TEjUXa By withdrawing from competition citing concerns over her mental health, Biles showed that resisting expectations can be more powerful than persisting through them. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Gymnastics, Mental Health and Disorders July 28, 2021 at 11:20PM

Dusty Hill, Long-Bearded Bassist for ZZ Top, Dies at 72

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By BY CLAY RISEN Arts https://ift.tt/3zOLT5M The band, known for its hard-charging, blues-inflected rock, was one of the biggest acts of the 1980s, selling more than 50 million albums. New York Times Pop and Rock Music, Deaths (Obituaries), Nineteen Hundred Eighties July 28, 2021 at 11:19PM

Cuomo’s Counsel, a Key Figure in Sexual Harassment Inquiry, Will Resign

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By BY LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ AND WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM New York https://ift.tt/3l5ryFg Judith Mogul, a special counsel to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was a central figure in at least one of the harassment complaints against the governor. New York Times Governors (US), Workplace Hazards and Violations, Sexual Harassment, #MeToo Movement, Ethics and Official Misconduct July 28, 2021 at 11:15PM

Caeleb Dressel, a rising swimming star, goes for his first individual medal in the 100-meter freestyle.

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By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI Sports https://ift.tt/3iRxAXu Dressel has three Olympic golds in relay races. New York Times Olympic Games (2020), Swimming July 28, 2021 at 11:14PM

Biden to Require Federal Workers to Be Vaccinated or Take Regular Tests

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By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR U.S. https://ift.tt/373Am6B The announcement, expected on Thursday, is also set to include social distancing, masking and restrictions on travel for the unvaccinated. New York Times Government Employees, Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Workplace Hazards and Violations July 28, 2021 at 11:05PM

Deshaun Watson and the Texans Opened Camp With Business as Unusual

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By BY BEN SHPIGEL Sports https://ift.tt/3l8I1J4 The quarterback remains the subject of 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct. But you wouldn’t have known that as training camp opened Wednesday. New York Times Football, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Sex Crimes July 28, 2021 at 11:01PM

The Midwest braces for severe storms capable of hurricane-force winds.

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By BY JESUS JIMÉNEZ U.S. https://ift.tt/3f6iegJ More than 5.9 million people across the Midwest faced the threat of severe storms that could produce damaging winds and knock out power. New York Times Wind, Weather July 28, 2021 at 10:59PM

An American golfer hopes to bring his father’s dashed Olympic dreams full circle.

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By BY BILL PENNINGTON Sports https://ift.tt/2WqUU6J New York Times Olympic Games (2020) July 28, 2021 at 10:52PM