A urologist’s inquiry into the magician’s final days is the latest effort to grapple with outstanding questions about his demise. Go to Source Author: Robin Pogrebin https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?
“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as …
Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Despite Protests
The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting across French cities. Go to Source Author: Scott Reyburn …
Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.
The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern. Go to Source Author: …
As Alberta Rejects Canada Separatism, Carney Gets Much of the Credit
Prime Minister Mark Carney won over Canada’s most conservative province by promising a pipeline and campaigning hard, defeating its efforts to secede. Go to Source Author: Ian Austen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
As Private Equity Scales Up Small Restaurants, Customers Push Back
Deep-pocketed investment groups are giving mom-and-pop food businesses a shot at big success. But many of their regulars are speaking out against those deals. Go to Source Author: Priya Krishna …
N.B.A. Tunnel Walk: LeBron James, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and More
Playing for a new team, he sent a message that he was taking this season seriously. Go to Source Author: Jacob Gallagher and Sandra E. Garcia https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Canada Has Never Been More United
Alberta says no to a secession vote, and no to Trump. Go to Source Author: Stephen Marche https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trumpism Is Backfiring
Chrystia Freeland, a former Canadian deputy prime minister, explains why her country chose to fight back against Trump. Go to Source Author: Ezra Klein and Jack McCordick https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Christina Applegate Says Her MS Was Misdiagnosed
The actress, who was given a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2021, was told by a doctor that she doesn’t have it after all. Go to Source Author: Maggie Astor …
A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets
The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors. Go to Source Author: Eshe Nelson and Jim Tankersley https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
France Protests Show Europe’s Shift Away From Centrist Politics
Europe’s centrist parties are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly tempted by populist promises of radical change. Go to Source Author: Steven Erlanger https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
France to Extend Curfews After Calm Night Follows Days of Riots
The restrictions are part of a state effort to reassert control after the country’s largest riots in years, as those arrested in the chaos face expedited trials. Go to Source …
The Fight to Tax Billionaires, and Why NDAs Are Everywhere Now
Plus, a contentious character is back on “The Simpsons.” Go to Source Author: Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart, Tracy Mumford, Laurel Rosenhall, Emily Davies and Azam Ahmed …
‘We’re in crisis’: The California coastal town under siege from fires, high surf, El Niño
Few cities in California last week felt the full brunt of the climate crisis more than the small coastal town of San Clemente. Read full story Author: Hannah Fry, Noah …
Horvath backs Raman in mayor’s race, giving her a strong ally in the Valley and Westside
The endorsement from L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath could help mayoral candidate Nithya Raman push back on claims that she struggles to work well with other politicians. Read full story …
Chabria: Why Trump’s attack on California voting is false — and even a bit funny
Federal prosecutors announced voter fraud charges against 28 Californians. State Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said the small number shows “there is no widespread voter fraud.” Read full story Author: Anita …
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain. Read full story Author:
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region. Read full story Author:
Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect’s father says she is family friend
Brendan Nugent’s family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years. Read full story Author: