Black Lives Matter Protests Spawn Push for Athletes to Attend Historically Black Colleges
Makur Maker, a star basketball recruit, chose Howard University over offers from U.C.L.A. and Kentucky, and said he hoped other athletes would consider programs at historically Black institutions. Read more...
N.F.L. and Players Union Agree to Financial Terms for Regular Season
As training camps get underway, the two sides finalized plans to reduce the salary cap and scrap preseason games, an agreement that paves the way for the regular season to begin as scheduled on Sept. 10. Read more...
The rise and fall of Kerri-Anne Kennerley
She'senjoyed a long successful career in the media and entertainment industry but it appears the sheen has well and truly worn off Kerri-Anne Kennerley. Read more...
Senior police officer, 32, is charged with domestic violence and stalking
The 32-year-old senior constable, attached to a command in Sydney's southwest, was investigated over the allegations in March, police said in a statement. Read more...
U.S. Contractor Knew of Explosive Material in Beirut Since at Least 2016
An American contractor spotted and reported the potential danger at least four years ago, but U.S. officials denied they were aware of the findings until last week, after the blast. Read more...
INVESTMENT EXTRA Put your trust in tech and back the American dream
The US economy is cratered, but markets are reaching for the skies and the victor may be the man who seemed, just a few months ago, to have little chance of occupying the Oval Office. Read more...
BUSINESS CLOSEBP slashes dividend; Easyjet raises flight capacity; Diageo profits slide
The Footsie closed flat after a day of mixed results from some heavyweight companies. The FTSE 100 closed just 3 points higher at6,036, while the FTSE 250 ended the day 149 points higher at 17,307. Read more...
The Photographers Who Captured the Toll of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
A new book of photos documents the human impact of the bombings that ended World War II and challenges a common American perception of the destruction in Japan. Read more...
Almost 120,000 Still Without Power One Week After Hurricane Isaias
For residents of Connecticut and New York who are still without power, frustration with utility companies grew as temperatures rose. Read more...
28 Movies, Books, TV Shows (and More) That Explore Disability Culture
New York Times staff members put their heads together with disability advocates to recommend movies, books, TV shows, dance and art that capture disability experiences. Read more...
MARKET REPORT Bus firms pick up speed on 218m Covid lifeline
The Department for Transport will hand out 218.4m in Covid-19 aid over the next eight weeks to help keep regional bus services - those outside London - running in England. Read more...
Classic English pubs are open from July 4 - and you can stay at all these for under 200
Pubs in England are allowed to open today and accept overnight guests. Here we have selected some of the best pubs with rooms and chose a few in Scotland and Wales ahead of rule changes there. Read more...
Second wave strikes Europe? Spain reintroduces lockdown, Greece sees a worrying rise in cases
A second wave of coronavirus has struck Europe as Spain reimposes lockdowns, cases spike in Greece and French officials warn they could lose control at any moment. Read more...
From new drama White Lines to Scrubs and Thunderbirds box sets The best on demand TV this week
When the Spanish crime drama Money Heist became a global hit, Netflix shrewdly signed up creator lex Pina to make another show. This ten-episode series is the result. Read more...