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China Extends Lead as Most Prolific Supercomputer Maker

By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2IqEJtt

Made in Argentina, and Now Coaching Everywhere at the World Cup

By RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Is1PQI

Ever Felt Jealous of a Friend’s Accomplishment? Here’s How to Get Around It

By TIM HERRERA from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2Mo732i

Trump Is Saving Germany’s Liberals

By JAGODA MARINIC from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2lxVOsq

Found Poem Favorite: ‘Blossom and Her Golden Boy’

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2K8urnF

What’s on TV Monday: ‘Salvation’ and ‘Ballet 422’

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2MncBKd

How We Created a Virtual Crime Scene to Investigate Syria’s Chemical Attack

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MnGhaj

Mexico’s Hardball Politics Get Even Harder as PRI Fights to Hold Onto Power

By AZAM AHMED and DANNY HAKIM from NYT World https://ift.tt/2lxtMgA

Teenager Is Missing After Walking Away From Migrant Children’s Center in Texas

By MIHIR ZAVERI and MANNY FERNANDEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ko4BeR

Mets Start a Reliever and Dodgers Have a Blast, Hitting Seven Homers

By DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MmQhk1

Rays’ Unorthodox Rotation Stymies Yankees and Completes a Sweep

By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KgseT2

‘Disgusted’ by Video of Boy’s Killing, Callers Flood Police Tip Line

By ASHLEY SOUTHALL and LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2tGqD23

How an Affair Between a Reporter and a Security Aide Has Rattled Washington Media

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM, SCOTT SHANE and EMILY FLITTER from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2yE0oyV

Turkey, Brexit, Denmark: Your Monday Briefing

By DAN LEVIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2KhT5Sa

‘Westworld’ Season 2 Finale: The Uncanny Valley Beyond

By SCOTT TOBIAS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2yDBxLl

‘Westworld’: Jeffrey Wright on Bernard’s Big Revelation and the Joys of Reddit Fandom

By JENNIFER VINEYARD from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2MVQHPu

FOX NEWS: Authorities seek clues in fatal shooting at California campsite

Authorities seek clues in fatal shooting at California campsite Authorities in southern California on Monday are reportedly sifting through a campsite at the Malibu Creek State Park in hopes of finding a clue in the fatal shooting of a father in front of his daughters during a camping trip.

FOX NEWS: Thousands flee as flames race across dry rural California

Thousands flee as flames race across dry rural California Wind-driven wildfires destroyed buildings and threatened hundreds of others as they raced across dry brush in rural Northern California.

FOX NEWS: Thousands flee as flames race across dry rural California

Thousands flee as flames race across dry rural California A wind-driven fire racing across dry brush in a largely rural area of Northern California has destroyed 12 buildings and threatened hundreds of others.

FOX NEWS: USC faces lawsuits over doctor's alleged sexual abuse: report

USC faces lawsuits over doctor's alleged sexual abuse: report The University of Southern California is reportedly facing a growing number of lawsuits against the school over allegations that a campus gynecologist sexually abused patients for nearly 30 years.

FOX NEWS: Mattis focusing on strategic security issues in China talks

Mattis focusing on strategic security issues in China talks Defense Secretary Jim Mattis laid out plans for a less contentious, more open dialogue with Chinese leaders as he travels to Asia, less than a month after he slammed Beijing at an international conference for its militarization of islands in the South China Sea.

FOX NEWS: Teen missing after walking out of migrant center in Texas

Teen missing after walking out of migrant center in Texas Authorities in Texas on Sunday said a 15-year-old migrant boy walked out of a migrant shelter in southern Texas and has not been found.

FOX NEWS: Donations, volunteering surge at border asylum-seeker center

Donations, volunteering surge at border asylum-seeker center One by one, around Father's Day, the surge of Amazon boxes containing shirts, pants, underwear and many other items began arriving at an asylum-seeker rest center in the border town of McAllen, Texas.

FOX NEWS: Man dons suit, paddle boards across Hudson to make meeting on time

Man dons suit, paddle boards across Hudson to make meeting on time Commuting in the Big Apple has gotten so bad, a New Jersey man chose to cross the Hudson River on a paddle board to make his meeting on time — in a suit, no less.

FOX NEWS: Multiple arrests made in stabbing death of 15-year-old boy in NYC

Multiple arrests made in stabbing death of 15-year-old boy in NYC Multiple people have been arrested in connection with the "brutal" murder of a 15-year-old boy in New York City, the New York Police Department said Sunday.

FOX NEWS: Fair trade vs. free trade: which is better for the US?

Fair trade vs. free trade: which is better for the US? Does fair trade or free trade put more money in Americans' pockets? Dr. Mark Perry has insight on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.'

FOX NEWS: World's Ugliest Dog title goes to English bulldog named Zsa Zsa

World's Ugliest Dog title goes to English bulldog named Zsa Zsa An English bulldog with an underbite and muscular, rounded front legs won the 30th annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest on Saturday night.

FOX NEWS: World Cup superfan dresses baby twins in national outfits for all 64 games

World Cup superfan dresses baby twins in national outfits for all 64 games She prepared for all 48 scheduled matches

FOX NEWS: Jenna Ortega sports ‘I do care’ jacket to awards show, protests Melania Trump

Jenna Ortega sports ‘I do care’ jacket to awards show, protests Melania Trump She responded to FLOTUS' sartorial controversy the day prior.

FOX NEWS: Breastfeeding mom says Alabama restaurant owner covered baby's head with dish rag

Breastfeeding mom says Alabama restaurant owner covered baby's head with dish rag A breastfeeding mother fired back at an Alabama restaurant owner who suggested she should cover up while breastfeeding her 3-month-old child inside the establishment on Wednesday.

FOX NEWS: Company sells out of charitable 'I really care' jacket in wake of Melania controversy

Company sells out of charitable 'I really care' jacket in wake of Melania controversy All the proceeds are going to help immigrants.

FOX NEWS: Kim Kardashian defends braids, claims she’s ‘not tone deaf’

Kim Kardashian defends braids, claims she’s ‘not tone deaf’ The reality star is speaking out.

FOX NEWS: The Daily Spike: The importance of napping, or at least lying down

The Daily Spike: The importance of napping, or at least lying down Spike is learning the "Down" command, which is a really important command for a Canine Companions puppy to know.

FOX NEWS: Airline workers busted for turtle-smuggling operation

Airline workers busted for turtle-smuggling operation Their stunt didn't succeed as planned.

FOX NEWS: United Colors of Benetton slammed for using migrants in ad campaign

United Colors of Benetton slammed for using migrants in ad campaign It's not the first time that the Italian label has struck a nerve.

FOX NEWS: 'Gatsbying' bizarre new dating trend among millennials

'Gatsbying' bizarre new dating trend among millennials Not surprising.

‘The Affair’ Season 4, Episode 2: The Mayor of Montauk

By SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2ltak4K

FOX NEWS: NY firefighters deliver pizza after driver gets into crash

NY firefighters deliver pizza after driver gets into crash Firefighters near Rochester weren't going to let a pizza customer go unsatisfied after the delivery driver got into a car crash.

FOX NEWS: Burger King refuses to serve uniformed officers, Louisiana police department claims

Burger King refuses to serve uniformed officers, Louisiana police department claims A Louisiana Burger King reportedly refused to serve two uniformed officers who tried to order food through the drive-thru last month.

FOX NEWS: Chipotle adds milkshakes, nachos to the menu

Chipotle adds milkshakes, nachos to the menu Chipotle Mexican Grill is thinking outside of the box with its five new menu items, which the fast food chain has rolled out at its New York City test kitchen.

FOX NEWS: Cook recorded smashing a rat’s head with hatchet on kitchen floor, restaurant shut down

Cook recorded smashing a rat’s head with hatchet on kitchen floor, restaurant shut down A Florida barbecue restaurant was temporarily shut down for several code violations during an unannounced health inspection.

FOX NEWS: Eggo waffle sales are dwindling during ‘Stranger Things’ hiatus

Eggo waffle sales are dwindling during ‘Stranger Things’ hiatus Eggo execs say that the hit Netflix show has given the frozen waffles "cultural relevance."

FOX NEWS: Liberals really do drink more lattes, study finds

Liberals really do drink more lattes, study finds Turns out the stereotype is (slightly) true.

FOX NEWS: Japanese worker fined for starting lunch 3 minutes early

Japanese worker fined for starting lunch 3 minutes early If you occasionally left work for lunch three minutes early, would your bosses A) ignore it, B) tell you to knock it off, or C) dock your pay and hold a televised press conference to apologize for your misconduct?

FOX NEWS: Bourbon storage facility collapses in Kentucky, sending barrels crashing to ground

Bourbon storage facility collapses in Kentucky, sending barrels crashing to ground A representative for Barton Brands confirmed that no one was injured in the collapse, the only casualties being the whiskey.

FOX NEWS: Portland restaurant using receipts to send message about immigrants

Portland restaurant using receipts to send message about immigrants “I felt like I needed to stand up for my employees," the owner said.

FOX NEWS: McDonald's patron arrested for using disabling chemical spray during attack on other patrons

McDonald's patron arrested for using disabling chemical spray during attack on other patrons Stephen Mikulcik, 62, was charged with assault, offensive touching, reckless endangering and disorderly conduct following the altercation, which left multiple victims needing treatment at a nearby hospital.