The New York Times – Sports:
The deal to merge LIV Golf with the PGA Tour is a big win for the oil-rich kingdom, headlining a banner week that also includes a visit from the American secretary of state.
Category: Politics and Government
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LGBTQ Travelers Venture to Places Where Being Gay Is Illegal
The New York Times – Travel:
Tropical reefs, safaris, the pyramids: L.G.B.T.Q. travel companies deliver dream vacations, even to places where being out and proud could land you in prison.
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At the French Open, Djokovic Storms the Court and Into Controversy, Again
The New York Times – Sports:
In recent days, the Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has inserted himself into the mounting international crisis in Kosovo.
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LIV Golf Wants to Talk About Sports. Donald Trump Still Looms.
The New York Times – Sports:
Whether LIV can outrun Trump’s shadow, and whether it even wants to, could do much to shape how the league is perceived in the years ahead, particularly in the United States.
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Slava Zaitsev, Enduring Soviet-Era Fashion Designer, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He gave color, sparkle and opulence to a generation raised in drab Soviet gray and designed for pop stars, Olympic athletes, politicians and ballerinas.
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From Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu
The New York Times – Music:
A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.
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Hoping to Travel Abroad? Don’t Put Off Your Passport Application.
The New York Times – Travel:
Processing times for new and renewed passports have increased again. The updated timeline, 10 to 13 weeks, leaves some would-be travelers feeling desperate.
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Why Is Finland the Happiest Country on Earth? The Answer Is Complicated.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Nordic nation has been ranked the happiest country on earth for six consecutive years. But when you talk to individual Finns, the reality is a bit more complicated.