How boxing is changing the way society looks at women in Gaza
“I don’t like violence,” says Reema Aburahma, “I’m so girly!”
Monthly Archive: June 2021
African Union suspends Mali after military coup and threatens sanctions
The African Union has suspended Mali’s membership in response to last week’s military coup and threatened sanctions if a civilian-led government is not restored, it said...
American imprisoned in Russia calls on Biden to take ‘decisive action’ to stop detention of US citizens
Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia, called on President Joe Biden to “aggressively discuss and resolve” the issue of US citizens being detained for political...
They Kept Schools Running as Covid Raged: ‘We Had to Be Here’
Last year, one million students and their teachers emptied out of New York City’s school buildings as the pandemic took hold of the city. These are...
The Promise and Pressures of Deb Haaland, the First Native American Cabinet Secretary
As interior secretary, Ms. Haaland runs an agency once responsible for eradicating the homes, culture and often the lives of Indigenous people.
Upended by the Pandemic, Haute Chefs Move Into Hotels
Hotels not necessarily known for fine dining are drawing award-winning chefs seeking opportunities for reinvention.
Portugal’s Bike Boom: How the Country Is Meeting the Demand
To meet a jump in demand, the country’s bike-making industry is building new factories, hiring workers and dealing with parts shortages.
Kevin Durant and (Possibly) the Greatest Basketball Team of All Time
The Brooklyn Nets were built to be an unbeatable superteam of eccentric basketball superstars. Will they dominate the N.B.A. playoffs?
They Won as N.H.L. Players. They’re Winning in Their Second Acts, Too.
Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina’s coach, and Joe Sakic, Colorado’s general manager, have guided their teams to the postseason. Others haven’t been so successful in their post-playing roles.
‘Prescription’ to sit less, move more advised for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol
A “prescription” to sit less and move more is the optimal first treatment choice for reducing mild to moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol in...
