Russia’s War Machine Revs Up as the West’s Plan to Cap Oil Revenues Sputters (www.nytimes.com)
The United States and its allies in the Group of 7 nations set two goals in 2022 when they enacted a novel plan to cap the price of Russian oil: restrict Moscow’s ability to profit from its energy exports while allowing its oil to continue flowing on international markets to prevent a global price shock....
Faced With a Russian Onslaught, Ukraine Struggles to Keep the Lights On (www.nytimes.com)
As Ukraine struggles to hold back Russian advances, the country’s officials say they are once again facing the formidable challenge of keeping electricity flowing as Moscow’s forces increasingly strike power plants....
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years (www.nytimes.com)
Scarlett Johansson’s Statement About Her Interactions With Sam Altman (www.nytimes.com)
The Washington Post makes what is going on a lot clearer...
Live Updates: Trump’s Lawyers Are Expected to Rest Case in Criminal Trial (www.nytimes.com)
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The Disease Detectives Trying to Keep the World Safe From Bird Flu (www.nytimes.com)
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Requests Warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders (www.nytimes.com)
The International Criminal Court prosecutor said Monday that he has requested arrest warrants for the leaders of Hamas and for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel....
Hecklers Drown Out Trump’s Backers With Cowbells and Whistles (www.nytimes.com)
Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year | Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral. (www.nytimes.com)
Live Updates: Trump Lawyer Asks Cohen About Hush-Money Reimbursement (www.nytimes.com)
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Disneyland Character Workers at California Park Vote to Unionize (www.nytimes.com)
Tormentas eléctricas, viento y cambio climático: esto es lo que hay que saber (www.nytimes.com) Spanish
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City Hall Aide Is Cooperating With Corruption Investigation Into Adams (www.nytimes.com)
The Prosecution Rests: Five Takeaways From Trump’s Criminal Trial (www.nytimes.com)
A City With a Medieval History of Killing Cats Now Celebrates Them | Cat lovers from around the world gathered for Kattenstoet, a cat parade in Iepers, Belgium. (www.nytimes.com)
Tormentas eléctricas, viento y cambio climático: esto es lo que hay que saber (www.nytimes.com) Spanish
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Penguin Random House Dismisses Two of Its Top Publishers (www.nytimes.com)
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing? Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping. (www.nytimes.com)
But there’s a big catch: Just because your plastic fork, cup or doggy poop bag is marketed as biodegradable, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll break down in the environment. The same goes for so-called compostable plastic.
John Tavares on the Leafs' coaching change — 'you wear that' — and how Craig Berube can help (www.nytimes.com)
Farm Animals Are Hauled All Over the Country. So Are Their Pathogens. (www.nytimes.com)
France Issues Scratch-and-Sniff Baguette Postage Stamps (www.nytimes.com)
Xi’s Warm Embrace of Putin in China Is a Defiance of the West (www.nytimes.com)
Live Updates: Trump Lawyer Asks Cohen About Hush-Money Reimbursement (www.nytimes.com)
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