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The recently established U.S.-China Financial Working Group is set to meet for discussions about financial stability and curbing the flow of fentanyl. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/us/politics/us-china-working-group-trade.html Author : Alan Rappeport Publish date : 2024-08-12 13:21:51 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, the Pentagon said. In an unusual disclosure, it said Mr. Austin had ordered a submarine to the Middle East. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/middleeast/us-submarine-israel.html Author : Eric Schmitt Publish date : 2024-08-12 11:05:31 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Russian forces are pummeling Ukrainian positions along the front lines, Ukrainian military officials said, as an incursion onto Russian soil by Ukraine continues. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/europe/russia-ukraine-incursion-war-east.html Author : Kim Barker and Evelina Riabenko Publish date : 2024-08-12 11:34:18 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The U.S. and Arab mediators were preparing to present a “final” proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Israel remained on alert for a response to the killings of two militant leaders. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/08/12/world/israel-iran-hamas-gaza-war Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2024-08-12 11:19:36 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Plus, a cheery au revoir to the Paris Olympics. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/podcasts/hacking-election-gaza.html Author : Tracy Mumford, Isabel Kershner, Catherine Porter, Ian Stewart and Jessica Metzger Publish date : 2024-08-12 10:01:21 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Even after restoring order, the new prime minister faces a bigger challenge: defusing the issues of fraying public services and a cost of living crisis that underlie the unrest. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/europe/britain-immigration-riots-starmer.html Author : Stephen Castle Publish date : 2024-08-12 09:03:51 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The former president, in a series of social media posts, said that Vice President Kamala Harris had used A.I. technology to create images of fake crowds at her events. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/us/politics/trump-harris-crowds-ai.html Author : Shane Goldmacher Publish date : 2024-08-12 02:13:29 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

To supply water for a number of needs, from tourism to agriculture, the country and other dry nations are increasingly relying on desalination plants that convert seawater into fresh water. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/business/spain-water-desalination.html Author : Stanley Reed and Rachel Chaundler Publish date : 2024-08-12 04:01:16 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Uber has spent millions trying to get a proposal on the Nevada ballot that would restrict the legal fees that bankroll many lawsuits against companies. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/business/uber-nevada-referendum.html Author : Jessica Silver-Greenberg Publish date : 2024-08-12 07:00:31 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The blaze broke out in a town near the Greek capital on Sunday, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/europe/athens-greece-wildfire.html Author : Mike Ives Publish date : 2024-08-12 05:58:23 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Riots in the country have been shocking, but not surprising. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/opinion/uk-riots-far-right.html Author : Hibaq Farah Publish date : 2024-08-12 05:00:08 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

More than 200 civilian settlers on a contested island in the South China Sea find themselves on the frontier of a possible conflict with China. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/world/asia/spratlys-thitu-philippines-china.html Author : Camille Elemia and Jes Aznar Publish date : 2024-08-12 04:01:46 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Mr. Tucker will succeed Laura Kavanagh as leader of the Fire Department of New York City. A longtime supporter of the department, he has worked for 25 years in law enforcement and private security. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/nyregion/eric-adams-robert-tucker-fire-commissioner.html Author : Hurubie Meko Publish date : 2024-08-12 02:43:27 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, who is Jewish, was subjected to intense opposition as Vice President Kamala Harris considered him for running mate. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/us/politics/jewish-democrats-antisemitism.html Author : Jennifer Medina and Katie Glueck Publish date : 2024-08-11 22:34:58 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A Sunday fund-raiser offered Vice President Kamala Harris a chance to turn the page on a sometimes frosty relationship between President Biden and Silicon Valley. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/us/kamala-harris-tech-fundraiser.html Author : Theodore Schleifer Publish date : 2024-08-12 01:14:13 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Donald J. Trump says his campaign was hacked by the Iranians, but obtained publicly available data. Microsoft said Iranian hackers sent a spear phishing email to a “high-ranking official” on a presidential campaign. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/us/politics/trump-campaign-hacking-iran.html Author : David E. Sanger and Michael Gold Publish date : 2024-08-12 00:30:33 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A joyous Games, a cleaned-up Seine and improvements to the region brought cheer to Parisians as they handed off the summer Olympics to Los Angeles. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/paris-closing-ceremony-los-angeles.html Author : Catherine Porter Publish date : 2024-08-11 23:15:18 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Cruise, one of Hollywood’s most well-known movie stars, rappelled down into the Stade de France, and the crowd of Olympians went wild as Paris handed over to the next Summer Games, in Los Angeles. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/world/olympics/tom-cruise-closing-ceremony-paris.html Author : Alissa Wilkinson Publish date : 2024-08-11 21:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The police said the man, Vincent Sumpter, yelled “Free Palestine” before stabbing another man near the headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/nyregion/brooklyn-stabbing-hate-crime.html Author : Patrick McGeehan Publish date : 2024-08-11 22:21:45 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Plus, house calls for nomads. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/briefing/gaza-evacuations-olympics-harris-walz.html Author : Justin Porter Publish date : 2024-08-11 20:40:43 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

“I’m standing behind a Black woman to be president of the United States, and it doesn’t make me any less of a Black man,” said the Illinois attorney general. “I’m asking all of you all to do the same.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/us/politics/harris-black-men.html Author : Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Erica L. Green Publish date : 2024-08-11 19:20:30 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Warm summer nights and swift colorful streaks make this meteor shower a crowd favorite, but this year, observers may have to compete with light from the moon. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/science/perseids-meteor-shower-how-to-watch.html Author : Katrina Miller Publish date : 2024-08-11 19:24:45 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Stephen Fleg will help provide the soundtrack for a new sport’s Olympic debut. He gets to pick the songs, and the competitors have no idea what he’ll play. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/world/olympics/olympics-breaking.html Author : Talya Minsberg and Brittainy Newman Publish date : 2024-08-09 11:00:01 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

An inquiry by Chiles’s coach led judges to adjust her score and give her a medal. A court ruled the inquiry came too late. Now, the I.O.C. wants her bronze back. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/11/world/olympics/jordan-chiles-gymnastics-medal.html Author : Juliet Macur Publish date : 2024-08-11 17:57:21 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Lyles said he started feeling ill two days ago and knew it was more than just soreness from winning the 100. In Paris, there are no testing requirements, and national governing bodies develop their own protocols. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/world/olympics/noah-lyles-wins-bronze-in-200-meters-then-reveals-he-has-covid.html Author : Talya Minsberg and Ben Shpigel Publish date : 2024-08-09 13:44:17 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.