The New York Times – Sports:
The families of the athletes killed by the Black September terrorist group say that the compensation they have been offered is inadequate and will stay away from a ceremony in Munich in September.
Category: War and Armed Conflicts
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Why the U.S. Offered to Swap Griner for Bout, a Russian Arms Dealer
The New York Times – Sports:
The negotiations raise questions about what, if any, standards should apply when the United States agrees to trade prisoners.
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Why a Vogue Cover Created a Controversy for Olena Zelenska
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Is the magazine romanticizing war, or is the first lady weaponizing glossies?
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U.K. Will Host Eurovision in 2023
The New York Times – Music:
Organizers had ruled out Ukraine from hosting because of safety concerns from Russia’s ongoing invasion.
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Moscow Court Orders Brittney Griner Held in Jail for Another 18 Days
The New York Times – Sports:
The American basketball star was arrested in February in a Russian airport amid tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and attempts to win her release have repeatedly failed.
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Carnegie Hall Musters Stars for a Benefit Concert for Ukraine
The New York Times – Music:
Headliners from the fields of classical music, jazz and Broadway joined forces to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and show solidarity with its victims.
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My Plea for a Sixth Love Language
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The winner of our college essay contest explores how for her Syrian family, scattered by war, a WhatsApp group chat — rife with silly videos and often regrettable photos — is everything.