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N.B.A. West Preview: The Return of ‘Beautiful Basketball’

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By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA, SOPAN DEB AND ALANIS THAMES Sports https://ift.tt/3vtNTQg With an improved Golden State and the new-look Lakers, the Western Conference could be unpredictable — and fun. New York Times Basketball October 18, 2021 at 04:01AM

Seattle, Long Ready for Another Pro Team, Embraces the Kraken

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By BY KURT STREETER Sports https://ift.tt/3BUQFQI A week into the season, the N.H.L.’s newest team is 1-1-1 on the ice, and undefeated in the contest of local public opinion. Nowhere is that more obvious than Seattle’s original hockey bar. New York Times Hockey, Ice October 18, 2021 at 04:01AM

N.B.A. East Preview: The Bucks Aren’t Finished Yet

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By BY ALANIS THAMES, SCOTT CACCIOLA AND SOPAN DEB Sports https://ift.tt/3BUmPff The Bucks might be better, while the Sixers and Nets are playing wait-and-see with key stars. The Eastern Conference could play out in several ways. New York Times Basketball October 18, 2021 at 04:01AM

Word of the Day: intrinsic

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3j6LXYX This word has appeared in 120 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? New York Times October 18, 2021 at 03:30AM

Your Monday Briefing

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By BY NATASHA FROST Briefing https://ift.tt/3n1L8Sq A new antiviral coronavirus pill. New York Times October 18, 2021 at 03:12AM

As vaccination goals are met, cities in Australia ease restrictions.

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By BY LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA World https://ift.tt/3n7eoqZ New York Times October 18, 2021 at 02:48AM

For a missionary group in a fragile Haiti, charity turns to chaos.

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By BY RUTH GRAHAM AND ELIZABETH DIAS World https://ift.tt/2Xma5PD New York Times October 18, 2021 at 02:23AM

China’s Economy Continues to Slow, Rattled by Real Estate and Energy

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By BY KEITH BRADSHER Business https://ift.tt/3DPvyzT Growth of 4.9 percent shows the country’s huge industrial sector has run into trouble. But exports and services are looking strong. New York Times International Trade and World Market, Economic Conditions and Trends, Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Factories and Manufacturing, Shortages October 18, 2021 at 02:02AM

‘Succession’ Recap, Season 3, Episode 1: Action Stations, Let’s Go

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By BY NOEL MURRAY Arts https://ift.tt/3vm9QAr In the Season 3 premiere, the Roys and their surrogates hustled to secure allies in the coming fight between father and son. New York Times Television October 18, 2021 at 02:01AM

简报:美中“新冷战”令华盛顿担忧;英国议员在与选民会面时被刺杀

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By BY EMILY CHAN AND KONEY BAI World https://ift.tt/3DNL5Aj 美国传教士团体在海地遭绑架;韩国征兵制度面临改革呼声;贫穷国家能否获得新冠口服药引发关注;美国引渡委内瑞拉政府盟友招致报复……这里是今日要闻。 New York Times October 18, 2021 at 01:53AM

After a Chaotic Week, the Raiders Post an Efficient Win

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By BY EMMANUEL MORGAN Sports https://ift.tt/2YZVLfV With Coach Rich Bisaccia in charge, Las Vegas was calm and effective against the Broncos despite the recent turmoil after Jon Gruden’s resignation as coach last week. New York Times Football October 18, 2021 at 01:28AM

For Missionary Group in a Fragile Haiti, Charity Turns to Chaos

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By BY RUTH GRAHAM AND ELIZABETH DIAS World https://ift.tt/3aPuxvn An organization based in Ohio and founded by Amish and Mennonites has been swept up in the violence roiling the country. New York Times Kidnapping and Hostages, Christians and Christianity, Missionaries, Philanthropy, Amish, Mennonite Churches October 18, 2021 at 12:45AM

A big payoff, then silence: How kidnappings often play out in Haiti.

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By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI AND OSCAR LOPEZ World https://ift.tt/3lQtykR New York Times October 18, 2021 at 12:33AM

Paula Badosa Outlasts Victoria Azarenka to Win Indian Wells

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By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY Sports https://ift.tt/3jbJYlX Badosa won her first top-tier title on Sunday with a hard-fought 7-6 (5), 2-6, 7-6 (2) victory over Azarenka in a final that required three hours and four minutes. New York Times BNP Paribas Open (Tennis), Tennis October 18, 2021 at 12:05AM

Review: In the Disturbing ‘Dana H.,’ Whose Voice Is It Anyway?

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By BY JESSE GREEN Theater https://ift.tt/3pc1PNB Deirdre O’Connell brilliantly lip-syncs the testimony of a woman abducted by a white supremacist in a play by Lucas Hnath. New York Times Theater October 18, 2021 at 12:00AM

Mass Abduction of U.S. Missionaries Startles Even Kidnap-Weary Haiti

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By BY MARIA ABI-HABIB World https://ift.tt/3BRcYHh “Where is this country going?” Gang members seized 16 Americans and one Canadian, among them five children, as they visited an orphanage. New York Times Kidnapping and Hostages, Gangs, Missionaries, Amish, Mennonite Churches, Politics and Government October 17, 2021 at 11:53PM

Kidnappings of Americans were once rare in Haiti. Not anymore.

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By BY LARA JAKES AND PATRICIA MAZZEI World https://ift.tt/3lP2jqQ New York Times October 17, 2021 at 11:47PM

What We Learned From Week 6 in the N.F.L.

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By BY TYLER DUNNE Sports https://ift.tt/3BSgD7E Lamar Jackson can lead the Ravens to any kind of win, the Jaguars made the most of the Dolphins’ gaffes and Aaron Rodgers did Aaron Rodgers things against the Bears. New York Times Football October 17, 2021 at 11:38PM

Biden’s Plans Raise Questions About What U.S. Can or Cannot Afford to Do

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY U.S. https://ift.tt/3AR1mCz Democrats are debating whether doing nothing will cost more than doing something to deal with climate change, education, child care, prescription drugs and more. New York Times American Families Plan (2021), American Jobs Plan (2021), Federal Budget (US), Federal Taxes (US), United States Economy, United States Politics and Government, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Global Warming, Inflation (Economics) October 17, 2021 at 11:27PM

Nearly $7 Million Awarded in First Earthshot Prizes

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By BY ISABELLA KWAI Climate https://ift.tt/3FUtwjS Costa Rica and the city of Milan were among the five winners that each received one million pounds, or nearly $1.4 million, to continue sustainability and conservation efforts during a ceremony in London. New York Times Awards, Decorations and Honors, Conservation of Resources, Philanthropy October 17, 2021 at 11:13PM

Washington Hears Echoes of the ’50s and Worries: Is This a Cold War With China?

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER U.S. https://ift.tt/3p93hjR Incursions into Taiwan’s air zone, a space launch and what looked like a prisoner swap raise a question that is about more than just semantics. It could signal a dangerous new mind-set. New York Times United States International Relations, Cold War Era, International Relations, United States Economy, Cyberwarfare and Defense, United States Defense and Military Forces October 17, 2021 at 11:08PM

John Grisham on Judges, Innocence and the Judgments He Ignores

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By BY ADAM LIPTAK Books https://ift.tt/3peFq27 The best-selling author, whose new book, “The Judge’s List,” is about a murderous member of the bench, talks about the Supreme Court, wrongful convictions and what it means to be “review-proof.” New York Times Writing and Writers, Books and Literature, Content Type: Personal Profile, False Arrests, Convictions and Imprisonments, genre-books-thriller, Legal Profession, Courts and the Judiciary, Book Trade and Publishing October 17, 2021 at 09:00AM

South Korea Reconsiders a Rite of Manhood: the Draft

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By BY JOHN YOON World https://ift.tt/3n32Tkg Military conscription has become less popular. The rules have loosened. But experts still worry about the threat from the North. New York Times Draft and Recruitment (Military), Defense and Military Forces, Polls and Public Opinion, Conscientious Objectors October 17, 2021 at 09:00AM

In the Trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s Accused Killers, Unsettling Video Will Have a Starring Role

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By BY RICHARD FAUSSET U.S. https://ift.tt/3n39yux Three white men are charged in the death of Arbery, an unarmed Black man, in a coastal Georgia suburb. Jury selection begins on Monday. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Hate Crimes October 17, 2021 at 09:00AM

Roblox, the Gaming Site, Wants to Grow Up Without Sacrificing Child Safety

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By BY KELLEN BROWNING Business https://ift.tt/3AJaCbW The company, which went public earlier this year, has lessons for other internet outfits aiming to attract younger users even as its own audience gets older. New York Times Social Media, Computers and the Internet October 17, 2021 at 09:00AM

Will New Covid Treatments Be as Elusive for Poor Countries as Vaccines?

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By BY STEPHANIE NOLEN Health https://ift.tt/3paWaqU Merck has taken a step to make its antiviral pill available in poor nations, but many obstacles remain for broad access to coronavirus drugs. New York Times Molnupiravir (Drug), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) October 17, 2021 at 09:00AM

Taking the Times Crossword Out for a Test Solve

By BY STEVEN MOITY Times Insider https://ift.tt/3BRmtWT A meticulous team reviews the crossword, vetting each clue and answer because “there is no such thing as a neutral word.” New York Times Crossword Puzzles, American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Education (K-12) October 17, 2021 at 09:00AM

Booster Shots, Climate Change, NASA: Your Weekend Briefing

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By BY REMY TUMIN Briefing https://ift.tt/2Z4evLR Here’s what you need to know about the week’s top stories. New York Times October 17, 2021 at 08:18AM

Haitian migrants risk everything to reach the U.S. border.

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By BY AUSTIN RAMZY World https://ift.tt/3aLlQ5c New York Times October 17, 2021 at 07:17AM

Spelling Bee Forum

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By BY ISAAC ARONOW AND DOUG MENNELLA Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3C1GA4s Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. New York Times October 17, 2021 at 07:00AM

‘Saturday Night Live’ Takes on the N.F.L.’s Jon Gruden Scandal

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By BY DAVE ITZKOFF Arts https://ift.tt/3vgQMUo An episode hosted by Rami Malek also featured appearances from his “No Time to Die” co-star Daniel Craig. New York Times Television October 17, 2021 at 06:44AM

Kidnapping, a threat that has long menaced Haiti, grows worse amid security breakdown.

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By BY AUSTIN RAMZY World https://ift.tt/3j8QdHt New York Times October 17, 2021 at 06:10AM