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By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3juYHZO via IFTTT Novak Djokovic begins his pursuit of the Grand Slam. BY BEN ROTHENBERG https://ift.tt/3juYHZO https://ift.tt/2V0GCcG New York Times Sports Tennis, United States Open (Tennis) September 1, 2021 at 12:09AM

By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3t06rGB via IFTTT Google delays its return to office until January. It is the latest company to push back plans for a return in light of the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus. BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI https://ift.tt/3t06rGB https://ift.tt/3mKzxsl New York Times Technology Quarantine (Life and Culture), Coronavirus Reopenings, Computers and the Internet, Telecommuting September 1, 2021 at 12:07AM

By BY STORYFUL AND ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gOaJvC via IFTTT Ida Causes Flooding and Washes Out a Mississippi Highway The storm, which moved into Mississippi as a powerful hurricane before being downgraded to a tropical depression, washed away part of a major highway, causing at least two deaths. BY STORYFUL AND ASSOCIATED PRESS https://ift.tt/3gOaJvC https://ift.tt/3DyorN3 New York Times U.S. Hurricane Ida (2021), Deaths (Fatalities) September 1, 2021 at 12:01AM

By BY MARK LANDLER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3gOo8Ed via IFTTT Historic London Synagogue Fights to Stay Out of the Shadows The 320-year-old Bevis Marks Synagogue claims that two new proposed office towers would block its sunlight and add to the sense of enclosure amid the skyscrapers of the financial district. BY MARK LANDLER https://ift.tt/3gOo8Ed https://ift.tt/3jy1ZMc New York Times World Synagogues, Jews and Judaism, Historic Buildings and Sites, Restoration and Renovation, Sunlight September 1, 2021 at 12:00AM

By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jw2eXM via IFTTT The Buying of the American Mind Government officials can be corrupted — but so can their critics. BY PAUL KRUGMAN https://ift.tt/3jw2eXM https://ift.tt/38vhRsd New York Times Opinion International Trade and World Market, Economics (Theory and Philosophy), internal-sub-only, Corruption (Institutional), Politics and Government September 1, 2021 at 12:00AM

By BY RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/38tDqJK via IFTTT New Orleanians struggle to find their footing after yet another battering by a hurricane. “I don’t know what we are going to do,” one resident said. “There’s no food. And we don’t have electricity to cook.” BY RICHARD FAUSSET https://ift.tt/38tDqJK https://ift.tt/3gNtSht New York Times U.S. Hurricane Ida (2021) August 31, 2021 at 11:58PM

By BY REED ABELSON from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3t3rqbB via IFTTT Loopholes Leave Gaps in Mandated Coverage for Mental Health Health plans for state and local workers can opt out of the federal law requiring them to treat mental health like other medical conditions. BY REED ABELSON https://ift.tt/3t3rqbB https://ift.tt/3kEtDpR New York Times Health Health Insurance and Managed Care, Mental Health and Disorders, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Anxiety and Stress, your-feed-healthcare August 31, 2021 at 11:58PM

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3jxZcmc via IFTTT HOWM Cocina & Cocktails Opens in Chelsea A gastropub with a fine-dining consultant, a Korean barbecue restaurant featuring beef ribs and more restaurant news. BY FLORENCE FABRICANT https://ift.tt/3jxZcmc https://ift.tt/3BptjlN New York Times Food Restaurants August 31, 2021 at 11:51PM

By BY SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3kCDjkR via IFTTT Allbirds’s I.P.O. filing shows losses but grand ambitions for its sustainable shoes. The company, which brought in about $219 million in revenue last year, posted losses for the last two years, and it expects more losses to come. BY SAPNA MAHESHWARI https://ift.tt/3kCDjkR https://ift.tt/3Bk6PTc New York Times Business Corporate Social Responsibility, Shopping and Retail, Fashion and Apparel, Company Reports, Initial Public Offerings, Sneakers, E-Commerce, Shoes and Boots August 31, 2021 at 11:38PM

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/3jwo0Lh via IFTTT Remnants of the U.S. military are inspected by the Taliban at the Kabul airport. Unknown Author https://ift.tt/3jwo0Lh New York Times World August 31, 2021 at 11:31PM

Tor is a great sysadmin tool 9 by azalemeth | 0 comments on Hacker News. September 1, 2021 at 12:07AM azalemeth 9 https://ift.tt/3DretwO Tor is a great sysadmin tool 0 https://ift.tt/3ikGWcn

Avenue (YC W21) Is Hiring Full-Stack Engineers in NYC (TypeScript, Node, React) 1 by jeffbarg | 0 comments on Hacker News. September 1, 2021 at 12:01AM jeffbarg 1 https://ift.tt/3mPPjlQ Avenue (YC W21) Is Hiring Full-Stack Engineers in NYC (TypeScript, Node, React) 0 https://ift.tt/37A2C0W

Roman Priest’s Exceptionally Well-Preserved Remains Found in Pompeii 9 by benbreen | 0 comments on Hacker News. August 31, 2021 at 11:57PM benbreen 9 https://ift.tt/3kLVvZw Roman Priest’s Exceptionally Well-Preserved Remains Found in Pompeii 0 https://ift.tt/2W2ljbs

Intel's Lidar, face recognition, and tracking cameras will be discontinued 21 by zekrioca | 3 comments on Hacker News. August 31, 2021 at 11:44PM zekrioca 21 https://ift.tt/2WymWhl Intel's Lidar, face recognition, and tracking cameras will be discontinued 3 https://ift.tt/3k6gMwB

Zoom court hearing postponed after accused found in same location as witness 26 by georgecmu | 8 comments on Hacker News. August 31, 2021 at 11:43PM georgecmu 26 https://ift.tt/3BuhGtS Zoom court hearing postponed after accused found in same location as witness 8 https://ift.tt/38gYP9j

Amplitude (YC W12) IPO S1 26 by alonmower | 3 comments on Hacker News. August 31, 2021 at 11:32PM alonmower 26 https://ift.tt/3gNnCGv Amplitude (YC W12) IPO S1 3 https://ift.tt/3zuGHV2

Journal of Controversial Ideas 6 by paulsb | 0 comments on Hacker News. August 31, 2021 at 11:21PM paulsb 6 https://ift.tt/38v8Z6a Journal of Controversial Ideas 0 https://ift.tt/2Qtcxjo

The Art of Not Taking Things Personally 6 by LoriP | 0 comments on Hacker News. August 31, 2021 at 11:05PM LoriP 6 https://ift.tt/3mP4uM4 The Art of Not Taking Things Personally 0 https://ift.tt/3yypVmP

Joey Jones sounds off on Biden checking his watch at ceremony for fallen heroes The Fox News contributor weighed said Gold Star families deserve more from the commander-in-chief. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kIwtds Joey Jones sounds off on Biden checking his watch at ceremony for fallen heroes The Fox News contributor weighed said Gold Star families deserve more from the commander-in-chief. https://ift.tt/3kIwtds https://ift.tt/3kF7ec5 Regions September 1, 2021 at 12:02AM

Slidell, Louisiana mayor describes severe flooding from Ida, alligators entering community Mayor Greg Cromer says over one million people are still without power and it could go on for weeks via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3t3s74H Slidell, Louisiana mayor describes severe flooding from Ida, alligators entering community Mayor Greg Cromer says over one million people are still without power and it could go on for weeks https://ift.tt/3t3s74H https://ift.tt/3kIU65G Disasters August 31, 2021 at 11:59PM

Pentagon denies reports military dogs were left in Afghanistan The Pentagon is denying reports that it left U.S. military service K-9s in Afghanistan after its Monday withdrawal from the country. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/38zsOsJ Pentagon denies reports military dogs were left in Afghanistan The Pentagon is denying reports that it left U.S. military service K-9s in Afghanistan after its Monday withdrawal from the country. https://ift.tt/38zsOsJ https://ift.tt/38xABqY U.S. August 31, 2021 at 11:56PM

Marine submits resignation letter effective 9/11, cites 'lack of trust and confidence' in leadership The U.S. Marine who was relieved of his command after criticizing his superiors over their handling of Afghanistan has submitted his resignation, citing a “lack of trust and confidence” in military leaders. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3DBqX51 Marine submits resignation letter effective 9/11, cites 'lack of trust and confidence' in leadership The U.S. Marine who was relieved of his command after criticizing his superiors over their handling of Afghanistan has submitted his resignation, citing a “lack of trust and confidence” in military leaders. https://ift.tt/3DBqX51 https://ift.tt/3t293n4 U.S. August 31, 2021 at 11:52PM

‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ executive producer Mike Richards fired Sony's decision comes just days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and other comments. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Y7J6al ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ executive producer Mike Richards fired Sony's decision comes just days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and other comments. https://ift.tt/2Y7J6al https://ift.tt/3yxdl76 Entertainment August 31, 2021 at 11:32PM

'You' drops Season 3 teaser trailer, reveals premiere date The Netflix thriller released its first teaser trailer and confirmed new episodes will premiere on Friday, Oct. 15. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Wy9nxS 'You' drops Season 3 teaser trailer, reveals premiere date The Netflix thriller released its first teaser trailer and confirmed new episodes will premiere on Friday, Oct. 15. https://ift.tt/2Wy9nxS https://ift.tt/3BpQs7I Entertainment August 31, 2021 at 12:44AM

Singer Raelynn reflects on Afghanistan crisis: 'I've shed many tears' The songwriter, whose brother and husband have served, penned how "when a soldier dies it affects this whole military community." via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2WAToPA Singer Raelynn reflects on Afghanistan crisis: 'I've shed many tears' The songwriter, whose brother and husband have served, penned how "when a soldier dies it affects this whole military community." https://ift.tt/2WAToPA https://ift.tt/3jvMvZ3 Entertainment August 31, 2021 at 12:04AM

Brittany Aldean seemingly speaks out about the death of American soldiers in Afghanistan Brittany Aldean shared a message of support to U.S. military service members in the wake of the attack in Kabul that left 13 Americans dead last week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3zxsAON Brittany Aldean seemingly speaks out about the death of American soldiers in Afghanistan Brittany Aldean shared a message of support to U.S. military service members in the wake of the attack in Kabul that left 13 Americans dead last week. https://ift.tt/3zxsAON https://ift.tt/3zubGQZ Entertainment August 30, 2021 at 11:24PM

Biden Education Department opens civil rights investigations into 5 states for banning school mask mandates The U.S. Department of Education is opening an investigation into whether prohibitions on indoor masking constitute discrimination against kids with disabilities. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kF0wTo Biden Education Department opens civil rights investigations into 5 states for banning school mask mandates The U.S. Department of Education is opening an investigation into whether prohibitions on indoor masking constitute discrimination against kids with disabilities. https://ift.tt/3kF0wTo https://ift.tt/2WsBj6g Politics August 31, 2021 at 12:39AM

‘Outnumbered’ says Biden’s ‘not running the show’ as critics question leadership amid Afghanistan crisis The ‘Outnumbered’ panel reacts to criticism of President Biden’s leadership, comparing him to Jimmy Carter amid Afghanistan withdrawal and Hurricane Ida via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3DFjYZ9 ‘Outnumbered’ says Biden’s ‘not running the show’ as critics question leadership amid Afghanistan crisis The ‘Outnumbered’ panel reacts to criticism of President Biden’s leadership, comparing him to Jimmy Carter amid Afghanistan withdrawal and Hurricane Ida https://ift.tt/3DFjYZ9 https://ift.tt/3kH2anL Politics August 31, 2021 at 12:38AM

Bernie Sanders slams California recall in new ad supporting Gov Gavin Newsom Sen. Bernie Sanders is slamming the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom of California as “a bold-faced Republican power grab” in a new TV commercial and digital ad supporting the embattled Democratic governor. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kCyTKH Bernie Sanders slams California recall in new ad supporting Gov Gavin Newsom Sen. Bernie Sanders is slamming the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom of California as “a bold-faced Republican power grab” in a new TV commercial and digital ad supporting the embattled Democratic governor. https://ift.tt/3kCyTKH https://ift.tt/3zvmz5g Politics August 31, 2021 at 12:25AM

Pentagon unable to dispute civilian casualties, defends drone strike on 'imminent threat’ The Pentagon on Monday did not dispute civilian casualties might have resulted from Sunday’s U.S. strike on ISIS-K suicide bombers, saying the strike was to protect against a “very imminent threat.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gKUXBG Pentagon unable to dispute civilian casualties, defends drone strike on 'imminent threat’ The Pentagon on Monday did not dispute civilian casualties might have resulted from Sunday’s U.S. strike on ISIS-K suicide bombers, saying the strike was to protect against a “very imminent threat.” https://ift.tt/3gKUXBG https://ift.tt/3mMpXoY Politics August 31, 2021 at 12:01AM

AOC, Cori Bush, Ayanna Pressley, Bernie Sanders silent on plight of Afghan women Progressives in Congress who are otherwise outspoken on women’s rights have remained noticeably quiet on the plight of Afghan women ever since the Taliban completed its takeover of the country more than two weeks ago. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jvLiAZ AOC, Cori Bush, Ayanna Pressley, Bernie Sanders silent on plight of Afghan women Progressives in Congress who are otherwise outspoken on women’s rights have remained noticeably quiet on the plight of Afghan women ever since the Taliban completed its takeover of the country more than two weeks ago. https://ift.tt/3jvLiAZ https://ift.tt/3tVPFqW Politics August 30, 2021 at 11:50PM

Family of Marine killed in Afghanistan slams Biden meeting as scripted, a ‘total disregard' to Marine's death Biden traveled to Dover, Delaware, on Sunday to attend the dignified transfer of the 13 service members killed in Kabul suicide bombings last week and meet with the families of the fallen. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3DphttL Family of Marine killed in Afghanistan slams Biden meeting as scripted, a ‘total disregard' to Marine's death Biden traveled to Dover, Delaware, on Sunday to attend the dignified transfer of the 13 service members killed in Kabul suicide bombings last week and meet with the families of the fallen. https://ift.tt/3DphttL https://ift.tt/2WqS0PE Politics August 30, 2021 at 11:38PM

Taliban offered Kabul to U.S., but Americans said no: report Taliban fighters took the Afghan capital city of Kabul faster than anyone anticipated earlier this month – including the Taliban – but according to a Washington Post report, the U.S. had an opportunity to hold the city only to willingly turn it over. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3mSKyYq Taliban offered Kabul to U.S., but Americans said no: report Taliban fighters took the Afghan capital city of Kabul faster than anyone anticipated earlier this month – including the Taliban – but according to a Washington Post report, the U.S. had an opportunity to hold the city only to willingly turn it over. https://ift.tt/3mSKyYq https://ift.tt/3jrSIVz Politics August 30, 2021 at 11:19PM

Gavin Newsom praised Chinese outlet designated foreign agent, with reported ties to communist party California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised the "journalistic integrity" of a news outlet that reportedly has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and was recently designated a foreign agent by the Justice Department.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3sZzbz8 Gavin Newsom praised Chinese outlet designated foreign agent, with reported ties to communist party California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised the "journalistic integrity" of a news outlet that reportedly has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and was recently designated a foreign agent by the Justice Department.  https://ift.tt/3sZzbz8 https://ift.tt/3jvQbtP Politics August 30, 2021 at 10:59PM

Pentagon on Afghanistan: 'Particularly dangerous time' ahead of Biden withdrawal deadline The Pentagon on Monday warned that there is still an "active threat" in Kabul that "remains high and remains real," while confirming that U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan by President Biden’s Aug. 31 deadline. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3sYoE7e Pentagon on Afghanistan: 'Particularly dangerous time' ahead of Biden withdrawal deadline The Pentagon on Monday warned that there is still an "active threat" in Kabul that "remains high and remains real," while confirming that U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan by President Biden’s Aug. 31 deadline. https://ift.tt/3sYoE7e https://ift.tt/3BEcZhh Politics August 30, 2021 at 10:51PM

Tlaib sparks backlash for tweet about woman reportedly killed attacking Israeli soldiers with knife On Saturday, Tlaib shared a picture of Ph.D. student Mai Afana’s mother, claiming that the Israeli government “killed” Afana and would not return her body to her family. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3yA1aGY Tlaib sparks backlash for tweet about woman reportedly killed attacking Israeli soldiers with knife On Saturday, Tlaib shared a picture of Ph.D. student Mai Afana’s mother, claiming that the Israeli government “killed” Afana and would not return her body to her family. https://ift.tt/3yA1aGY https://ift.tt/3oN54Zu Politics August 30, 2021 at 10:16PM

By BY LAUREN HIRSCH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3mP7gAP via IFTTT AstraZeneca requires its U.S. employees to be vaccinated. All workers based in the United States who are returning to the office or visiting clients must be inoculated against the coronavirus, the pharmaceutical giant said. BY LAUREN HIRSCH https://ift.tt/3mP7gAP https://ift.tt/2UZxEfX New York Times Business Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization August 30, 2021 at 08:45PM

Upsolve (YC W19) Is Hiring for the Breyer Labs Social Impact Fellowship 1 by rpavuluri | 0 comments on Hacker News. August 31, 2021 at 12:00AM rpavuluri 1 https://ift.tt/2Wv9ta3 Upsolve (YC W19) Is Hiring for the Breyer Labs Social Impact Fellowship 0 https://ift.tt/3kAAtNk

European Union recommends halting non-essential travel from the U.S. 145 by jhatax | 77 comments on Hacker News. August 30, 2021 at 11:42PM jhatax 145 https://ift.tt/3sXTi0B European Union recommends halting non-essential travel from the U.S. 77 https://ift.tt/2WzhHO2

Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic 39 by todsacerdoti | 7 comments on Hacker News. August 30, 2021 at 11:32PM todsacerdoti 39 https://ift.tt/3zxg3uC Apple acquires classical music streaming service Primephonic 7 https://ift.tt/3ytGfVQ

The Unsolved Mystery of the D-Day Puzzles 21 by TrueJane | 1 comments on Hacker News. August 30, 2021 at 10:42PM TrueJane 21 https://ift.tt/3sWMQqC The Unsolved Mystery of the D-Day Puzzles 1 https://ift.tt/3d2K1NV

Wisconsin boy, 12, dies after alleged hammer attack; 8-year-old also injured, report says A 12-year-old Milwaukee boy was killed and another, 8, was hurt after suffering blunt force trauma injuries during what is believed to have been a hammer attack, according to local reports.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3zpJ6QV Wisconsin boy, 12, dies after alleged hammer attack; 8-year-old also injured, report says A 12-year-old Milwaukee boy was killed and another, 8, was hurt after suffering blunt force trauma injuries during what is believed to have been a hammer attack, according to local reports.  https://ift.tt/3zpJ6QV https://ift.tt/38oFdzN U.S. August 31, 2021 at 12:16AM

Virginia school board agrees to $1.3M settlement over transgender bathroom policy A Virginia school board agreed to pay $1.3 million in settling a federal discrimination lawsuit brought by a transgender former student barred from using the boy’s restroom in high school nearly seven years ago. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jrQqpr Virginia school board agrees to $1.3M settlement over transgender bathroom policy A Virginia school board agreed to pay $1.3 million in settling a federal discrimination lawsuit brought by a transgender former student barred from using the boy’s restroom in high school nearly seven years ago. https://ift.tt/3jrQqpr https://ift.tt/3gKniIt U.S. August 31, 2021 at 12:13AM

The 'least' Biden can do is answer questions: Fleischer Ari Fleischer, a former White House press secretary, says 'everything was wrong' with Biden refusing to answer a question about Afghanistan. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/38pGLcT The 'least' Biden can do is answer questions: Fleischer Ari Fleischer, a former White House press secretary, says 'everything was wrong' with Biden refusing to answer a question about Afghanistan. https://ift.tt/38pGLcT https://ift.tt/3BtR3VZ World August 30, 2021 at 11:46PM

Ari Fleischer: Biden 'utterly failed' to prepare Americans for Afghanistan crisis Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer criticized the president for refusing to answer press questions about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kFCOX6 Ari Fleischer: Biden 'utterly failed' to prepare Americans for Afghanistan crisis Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer criticized the president for refusing to answer press questions about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. https://ift.tt/3kFCOX6 https://ift.tt/3gHgXNJ World August 30, 2021 at 11:46PM

Kevin McCarthy: Pelosi standing with Biden on 'disgusting' policy, says Afghanistan will become like Syria The House minority leader slammed the White House for the crisis in Afghanistan, saying it will likely lead to many Americans being left behind. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jrRNo8 Kevin McCarthy: Pelosi standing with Biden on 'disgusting' policy, says Afghanistan will become like Syria The House minority leader slammed the White House for the crisis in Afghanistan, saying it will likely lead to many Americans being left behind. https://ift.tt/3jrRNo8 https://ift.tt/3kGsy0X Regions August 30, 2021 at 11:32PM

A newfound biomolecule, consisting of RNA modified by sugars 4 by panabee | 2 comments on Hacker News. August 29, 2021 at 11:30PM panabee 4 https://ift.tt/2WEf0Lf A newfound biomolecule, consisting of RNA modified by sugars 2 https://ift.tt/3tP7zvf

Rep. McCarthy demands Speaker Pelosi call back House amid Afghanistan crisis House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., argues there's 'no excuse' why the deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan has not been extended. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/38nS8SC Rep. McCarthy demands Speaker Pelosi call back House amid Afghanistan crisis House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., argues there's 'no excuse' why the deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan has not been extended. https://ift.tt/38nS8SC https://ift.tt/2Wx1CbE World August 30, 2021 at 01:16AM

Cruz among top Republicans helping Iowa’s Hinson launch 2022 congressional reelection bid Rising GOP star Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa got a helping hand from a number of top Republicans as she formally announced her 2022 reelection campaign. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kyYeW3 Cruz among top Republicans helping Iowa’s Hinson launch 2022 congressional reelection bid Rising GOP star Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa got a helping hand from a number of top Republicans as she formally announced her 2022 reelection campaign. https://ift.tt/3kyYeW3 https://ift.tt/3kDfFo6 Politics August 30, 2021 at 01:08AM

Blinken was vacationing in the Hamptons hours before Kabul fell Secretary of State Antony Blinken was vacationing in the Hamptons just hours before the Taliban completed its retaking of Afghanistan 20 years after their ouster, according to a new report. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3sUg2yC Blinken was vacationing in the Hamptons hours before Kabul fell Secretary of State Antony Blinken was vacationing in the Hamptons just hours before the Taliban completed its retaking of Afghanistan 20 years after their ouster, according to a new report. https://ift.tt/3sUg2yC https://ift.tt/3m5VC44 Politics August 30, 2021 at 12:48AM

Congress a mirror of American society: REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK The delta variant surges. Cases spike, even among vaccinated persons. People are getting sick. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3zuEWXQ Congress a mirror of American society: REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK The delta variant surges. Cases spike, even among vaccinated persons. People are getting sick. https://ift.tt/3zuEWXQ https://ift.tt/3Bq9rPc Politics August 29, 2021 at 11:32PM

Early voting underway in CA governor recall election California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder explains why he believes Gov. Gavin Newsom 'will be out of here' come September 14. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gDuvKn Early voting underway in CA governor recall election California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder explains why he believes Gov. Gavin Newsom 'will be out of here' come September 14. https://ift.tt/3gDuvKn https://ift.tt/38nPpsw Politics August 29, 2021 at 11:29PM

McCarthy slams Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal as ‘partisan, political decision designed for a photo-op’ House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Sunday slammed President Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan as a “partisan, political decision designed for a photo-op” ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kyNsz5 McCarthy slams Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal as ‘partisan, political decision designed for a photo-op’ House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Sunday slammed President Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan as a “partisan, political decision designed for a photo-op” ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. https://ift.tt/3kyNsz5 https://ift.tt/3xYTtth Politics August 29, 2021 at 11:17PM

Fauci says COVID vaccination mandates for school children ‘good idea’ Dr. Anthony Fauci says he thinks it’s a good idea amid the surge in coronavirus cases due the highly contagious Delta variant to mandate COVID vaccinations for students to attend schools. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gIQBeu Fauci says COVID vaccination mandates for school children ‘good idea’ Dr. Anthony Fauci says he thinks it’s a good idea amid the surge in coronavirus cases due the highly contagious Delta variant to mandate COVID vaccinations for students to attend schools. https://ift.tt/3gIQBeu https://ift.tt/3kQmPY9 Politics August 29, 2021 at 11:01PM

McConnell blasts Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal as 'much worse than Saigon' Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday blasted the Biden administration for its botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying it was “much worse than Saigon.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3BjAqfq McConnell blasts Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal as 'much worse than Saigon' Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday blasted the Biden administration for its botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying it was “much worse than Saigon.” https://ift.tt/3BjAqfq https://ift.tt/3DsyKSU Politics August 29, 2021 at 10:47PM

Jonathan Turley: Biden defies laws, courts – eviction ban latest setback for administration The Biden administration has racked up a long line of losses in federal courts in what is one of the worst records in the first six months of any modern presidency. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3DqJDob Jonathan Turley: Biden defies laws, courts – eviction ban latest setback for administration The Biden administration has racked up a long line of losses in federal courts in what is one of the worst records in the first six months of any modern presidency. https://ift.tt/3DqJDob https://ift.tt/3mFax5Q Opinion August 30, 2021 at 01:00AM

By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3DuNtMU via IFTTT Here’s why you need bottled water during a hurricane or tropical storm. Powerful storms such as Hurricane Ida can cause power outages or damage public water systems. BY EDUARDO MEDINA https://ift.tt/3DuNtMU https://ift.tt/3j5Ra3u New York Times U.S. August 30, 2021 at 12:17AM

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3zrJ2A1 via IFTTT Louisiana Braces for Hurricane Ida Louisiana residents rushed to evacuate or hunkered down with supplies ahead of Hurricane Ida. The Category 4 storm is one of the most powerful systems to hit the region since Hurricane Katrina, bringing life-threatening storm surge and winds. BY THE NEW YORK TIMES https://ift.tt/3zrJ2A1 https://ift.tt/2WA0Bjk New York Times U.S. Hurricane Ida (2021), Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Evacuations and Evacuees August 30, 2021 at 12:11AM

By BY MIKE HALE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3DuLZCz via IFTTT Review: ‘Laetitia,’ a French True-Crime Gem, Comes to HBO The Oscar-winning documentarian Jean-Xavier De Lestrade turns to fiction to tell a story of grisly murder in western France. BY MIKE HALE https://ift.tt/3DuLZCz https://ift.tt/3BpXhG3 New York Times Arts Television, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides August 30, 2021 at 12:11AM

By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3zuI8Tk via IFTTT Tropical Storm Julian Forms in the Atlantic Julian, the 10th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, was expected to weaken and dissipate, forecasters said. BY CHRISTOPHER MELE https://ift.tt/3zuI8Tk https://ift.tt/3kCxhR1 New York Times U.S. Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Weather, Wind, Global Warming August 30, 2021 at 12:10AM

By BY CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM AND NAJIM RAHIM from NYT World https://ift.tt/38tSGWV via IFTTT ‘What Will Happen to Me?’ An Uncertain Future Awaits Afghans Who Fled Tens of thousands clambered onto evacuation planes bound for Qatar. Many are now in limbo in overflowing processing centers, fearful of what comes next. BY CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM AND NAJIM RAHIM https://ift.tt/38tSGWV https://ift.tt/3gHvDga New York Times World Afghanistan War (2001- ), United States Defense and Military Forces, Refugees and Displaced Persons August 30, 2021 at 12:05AM

By BY ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3kD9zEe via IFTTT Israel extends booster shots to everyone aged 12 and above. BY ISABEL KERSHNER https://ift.tt/3kD9zEe https://ift.tt/3gIuzbT New York Times World August 29, 2021 at 11:56PM

By BY DEREK M. NORMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3DszJlL via IFTTT Some U.S. hotels are starting to require proof of vaccination for guests and staff BY DEREK M. NORMAN https://ift.tt/3DszJlL https://ift.tt/3sXPixh New York Times World August 29, 2021 at 11:45PM