In May 2020, during the height of Covid, El Salvador was under a military-enforced lockdown. At a news conference, I asked President Nayib Bukele a straightforward question about meeting with the business community about reopening the economy. Mr …
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With Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby win, trainer Bill Mott finally sees his horse cross first
Sovereignty not only won the Derby but did what 2019 winner Country House could not for trainer Bill Mott — he crossed first.
These Warriors are old, tired and in trouble as Game 7 looms against Rockets
They’re not done yet. Maybe a legendary performance awaits on Sunday. But the Warriors look like they’re out of gas and out of answers.
Pierre Audi, Eminent Force in the Performing Arts, Dies at 67
After turning a derelict lecture hall into the daring Almeida Theater, he had a long career as a director and impresario in Europe and New York.
From One Forest to Another: A Homeless Sweep Changes Little
After federal officials began a sweep of a vast forest in Oregon, most of the people who had used the woods as a last refuge had left. But they didn’t go far. With nowhere else to go, many drove their aging R.V.s to a different forest just a few …
Premier League referee injured on debut, Jamie Vardy whistles to stop game
David Webb was inadvertently struck in the side of the head by Leicester forward Jordan Ayew as he ran past him.
The most annoying foul in football
The foul for which Saka was penalised for against PSG is a blight on modern football – mainly because they just aren’t fouls…
Trump’s Failings Are Obvious. Why Are People Still Surprised?
You’re reading the Jamelle Bouie newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Historical context for present-day events. Get it with a Times subscription.I wrote a long essay for my column this week — comparing Donald Trump’s first 100 days to Franklin …
A Kentucky Derby tradition not at Churchill Downs: Burgoo, a Bluegrass staple
While the food choice isn’t a Churchill Downs staple, burgoo is a reflection of Kentucky and a well-known tradition during the Derby.
Prozac Is Nearly 40 Years Old. Why Are There Still Unanswered Questions?
Like every psychiatrist, I have patients for whom antidepressants are transformative, even lifesaving. But I also see a messier, less advertised side of these medications. There are patients with sexual side effects that they hadn’t known could be …