Dancer Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg was labelled "stupid" at school. Now she has returned to education - as a lecturer.
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The perfect storm striking World of Warcraft
All of a sudden, WoW players are in revolt, and its competitors are having a boom.
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Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene
Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.
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Demand for shots is increasing in less-vaccinated states under siege from the Delta variant.
By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT World
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Data from the C.D.C. shows that many people in states like Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri are now receiving their first doses. On Friday, more than 850,000 total shots were recorded in the U.S.
A transgender weight lifter’s presence at the Games prompts discussions over inclusion and fairness.
By BY TARIQ PANJA AND KEN BELSON from NYT Sports
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The Papers: 'Kebabs for jabs' and 'baby no 2' for PM and Carrie
Several papers report that Boris Johnson and wife Carrie are expecting their second child together.
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U.S. broadcast coverage Saturday evening includes golf, swimming and baseball.
By BY REBECCA THOMAS from NYT Sports
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Caeleb Dressel takes aim at another gold, and baseball teams from Mexico and Israel face off.
Swimming and golf wrap up as track and field heats up on Day 9.
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Men’s golf heads into the final round, while the last medals are awarded in swimming. Men’s tennis holds its final as well.
Volunteer race marshal dies in Brands Hatch crash
The marshal died after an accident during a race at the track, leading to the cancellation of the event.
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Final Test like will be 'like a cup final', says Gatland after loss to South Africa
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says the deciding third and final Test against South Africa next Saturday will be a "cup final".
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Protests against France’s vaccine pass surge for a third weekend, even as cases rise.
By BY AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World
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The government’s health pass law was passed by Parliament and is expected to get a final greenlight from a top constitutional council next week.
233 staff members at 2 San Francisco hospitals have tested positive, most in breakthrough Delta infections.
By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT U.S.
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Vaccinations warded off severe Covid for most of the workers, who tested positive this month; two required hospitalization.
Delta Variant Drives Global Virus Surge, W.H.O. Warns
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World
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Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization’s director general, said a worldwide rise in Covid-19 cases has disparately impacted poorer countries with lower vaccination rates, and that deaths in Africa have spiked 80 percent in four weeks.
‘It’s Nowhere Near Over’: A Beach Town’s Gust of Freedom, Then a U-turn
By BY ELLEN BARRY AND BETH TREFFEISEN from NYT U.S.
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Provincetown, Mass., the quirky community at the tip of Cape Cod, thought it was safe to return to prepandemic partying. It wasn’t.
San Marino becomes the smallest country to win an Olympic medal.
By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports
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San Marino waited 61 years for its first Olympic medal. With a population of roughly 30,000, it is the smallest country to win an Olympic medal, surpassing Bermuda
Frustrations boil over as pressure intensifies in Hungary
If it's not coming from the teams, it's coming from the fans. the pressure increases on Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Hungary.
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Here’s what happened on Saturday at the Tokyo Games.
By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports
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Katie Ledecky won her second gold medal and Elaine Thompson-Herah set an Olympic record in the 100 meters dash.
South Africa 27-9 British and Irish Lions: Springboks level series in fiery encounter
The British and Irish Lions' series with South Africa will go to a decider after the Springboks win a fiery second Test 27-9 at Cape Town Stadium.
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How to Put a Stop to Russia’s New Form of Organized Crime
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion
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Old crime, new technology. There's an answer to the plague of ransomware.
How Strong Is Trump’s Grip on the G.O.P.?
By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion
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Weaker than he wants, but strong enough to win the nomination once again.
¿El escritor de ‘El código Da Vinci’ tiene un secreto?
By BY CAITY WEAVER from NYT en Español
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Dan Brown tiene un libro de consejos poco conocido. El problema es que parece que es casi imposible de comprar.
Frenchy Cannoli, Ardent Evangelist for Hashish, Dies at 64
By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT U.S.
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He left France at 18 for a nearly two-decade sojourn to India, Nepal, Mexico and Morocco to learn the secrets of making hash and became an authority.
Biden’s Renewed Drive Against Covid
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Readers discuss the president's remarks and the continuing hesitancy of the unvaccinated. Also: Natan Sharansky on anti-Semitism.
In BMX racing, danger is never far from the lead.
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Lakers’ Russell Westbrook Deal Shifts Power Back to Los Angeles
By BY JONATHAN ABRAMS from NYT Sports
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Westbrook, 32, averaged a triple-double last season and should help the Lakers rebound from their first-round exit from the playoffs.
As patients stream into a Covid I.C.U. in Florida, hopes fade.
By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT World
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Guggenheim Museum Curators Move to Join a Union
By BY COLIN MOYNIHAN from NYT Arts
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The curators, as well as conservators and other staff, are looking to join a local of the United Auto Workers.
European banks would survive a worst-case-scenario downturn, a stress test finds.
By BY JACK EWING from NYT Business
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But the examination by regulators exposed vulnerabilities at some lenders, including Banca Monte dei Paschi, the oldest bank in the world.
What Should I Do With My White Privilege at Work?
By BY JENÉE DESMOND-HARRIS from NYT Opinion
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My employer paid lip service to equality. Then it promoted me while displacing several highly qualified and experienced Black women. What should I do?
Devastation Grips California as Dixie Fire Burns
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The Dixie Fire continued to burn through Northern California at an alarming rate as firefighters struggled to contain the strong blaze amid record-breaking temperatures.
New in Paperback: ‘Antkind’ and ‘Looking for Miss America’
By BY JENNIFER KRAUSS from NYT Books
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Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
The U.S. authorities are seeking documents from a troubled Covid vaccine manufacturer
By BY CHRIS HAMBY from NYT U.S.
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Emergent BioSolutions, which ruined 75 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses at its Baltimore plant, disclosed record requests from Congress and federal and state law enforcement agencies.
Storm Evert: Helicopter rescues and sleeping in cars
People were airlifted from at least four yachts as gale force winds battered south-west England.
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Amanda Knox claims Matt Damon film Stillwater profits from her life
The director of Stillwater said he was fascinated by Ms Knox's wrongful murder conviction in Italy.
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Mexican softball players apologize for tossing team gear.
By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports
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Pictures of their equipment and uniforms in clear trash bags prompted widespread criticism on social media.
This Vegetarian Menu Brings Home the Best of the Market
By BY DAVID TANIS from NYT Food
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The stalls are overflowing, and this fresh three-course dinner from David Tanis puts that bounty to work.
‘The Jetpack Guy Is Back’: Los Angeles Sighting Draws an Inquiry, Again
By BY MARIA CRAMER from NYT U.S.
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Federal aviation officials said they, along with the F.B.I., were investigating the report of a person in a jetpack flying over Los Angeles.
Treasury must turn over Trump’s taxes to Congress, the Justice Dept. says.
By BY KATIE BENNER, KATIE ROGERS AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S.
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The Trump administration had stymied the request, and the committee sued to obtain the documents.
Poetry and Politics, HIPAA and Other Letters to the Editor
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Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
New York City Awards $3 Million for Latino and Puerto Rican Theater
By BY SARAH BAHR from NYT Theater
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The Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater will use the funds, along with $7 million from the city over the last eight years, for an expanded South Bronx space.
Wonking Out: Keynesian Republicans, Supply-Side Democrats?
By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion
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A weird, though not symmetric, role reversal on economic rhetoric.
Repression, Obsession, Murder
By BY SARAH LYALL from NYT Books
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Need a distraction? Three prickly, skin-crawling new thrillers will have you on the edge of your seat.
The U.S. government will pay for the testing Biden ordered for unvaccinated federal workers.
By BY SARAH KLIFF from NYT U.S.
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The decision could set a benchmark for state governments and companies now grappling with the same issue.
The Pleasure of Falling Asleep With a Book on Your Face
By BY ALISON BARNWELL from NYT Books
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Maybe you should just surrender to the sweet slumber.
As Missouri faces a Delta-driven surge, some people are trying to get vaccinated in secret, a doctor says.
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How the Guggenheim Got Its Groove Back
By BY HOLLAND COTTER from NYT Arts
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A video installation by Wu Tsang with Beverly Glenn-Copeland is part of a series of shows with a shared political charge, a taste of what can be.
Senate Agrees on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
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A bipartisan group of senators reached the agreement on Wednesday, paving the way for President Biden’s environmental agenda.
Watch Live: Biden Outlines Next Steps in Coronavirus Vaccine Efforts
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President Biden announces that all civilian federal employees must receive the coronavirus vaccine or be forced to submit to regular testing, an effort designed to fight against the spread of the Delta variant.
Like other families of Olympians, Sunisa Lee’s relatives are cheering (and crying) from afar.
By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI from NYT Sports
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With spectators barred from the Games, athletes’ closest supporters have gotten creative, holding watch parties to follow the events in real time.
California Wine Country Rebuilds as Threats Persist
By BY ERIC ASIMOV from NYT Food
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The drought in Northern California is severe, and the risk of fires remains high. But winemakers are trying to adapt to climate change.
China’s sports machine’s single goal: the most golds, at any cost.
By BY HANNAH BEECH from NYT Sports
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Electric Utilities, Formed Decades Ago, Struggle to Meet Climate Crisis
By BY BRAD PLUMER AND IVAN PENN from NYT Climate
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Power companies are fighting to keep the lights on amid extreme wildfires, heat and flooding fueled by global warming.
The Senate votes 98-0 for $2.1 billion in emergency spending to secure the Capitol and aid Afghan refugees.
By BY LUKE BROADWATER AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.
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The vote came after several Republicans dropped their objections and the Senate agreed to require a report on the Afghan visa program.
Covid: Professor Jonathan Van-Tam answers your questions
The deputy chief medical officer answers a range of questions about Covid from young audience members.
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Hedge Fund Buys Paper. Hedge Fund Closes Paper.
By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business
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Since Alden Global Capital bought the Tribune Publishing newspaper chain, newsrooms have shrunk and a Maryland weekly has shut down.
Budget watchdog group warns bipartisan infrastructure deal may fall short on funding.
By BY MADELEINE NGO from NYT U.S.
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The group’s analysis found that the offsets might only cover about half the cost of the legislation.
A poultry producer and four executives are charged in a chicken price-fixing case.
By BY GREGORY SCHMIDT from NYT Business
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Activision, Facing Internal Turmoil, Grapples With #MeToo Reckoning
By BY KELLEN BROWNING AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology
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More than 1,500 employees for the video game giant, which is facing an explosive state lawsuit, have called for executives to take sexual harassment seriously.
Israel will give third Covid vaccine shots to those over 60.
By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY from NYT World
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Whether booster shots are needed by older citizens is an issue that is far from settled among scientists.
Masks are mandated indoors in Washington, D.C., as localities grapple with revised federal guidance.
By BY DANIEL E. SLOTNIK, DAN LEVIN AND PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT U.S.
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The announcement from Mayor Muriel Bowser came as some states and municipalities were quick to adopt the new C.D.C. guidelines while others expressed outrage.
