2018 Winter Olympics: April 2019

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Judge Overturns Conviction of Ex-Penn State President in Sandusky Case

By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2J6zgME

End of the Line (in Print, Anyway) for ESPN: The Magazine

By MARC TRACY and KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2GLaBdI

Ajax, Unshakable on Champions League Stage, Inches Closer to Final

By RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2PH1E99

Bucks Rebound in a Big Way, Beating Celtics Easily in Game 2

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2vtyGAp

Blue Jackets Get Edge on Bruins With Game 3 Win

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2LaHS7o

Mets Blow Lead in Ninth but Pete Alonso Wins Game in Tenth

By Unknown Author from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2GKUX1J

Judge Overturns Conviction of Ex-Penn State President in Sandusky Case

By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2J6zgME

End of the Line (in Print, Anyway) for ESPN: The Magazine

By MARC TRACY and KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2GLaBdI

Ajax, Unshakable on Champions League Stage, Inches Closer to Final

By RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2PH1E99

Surfer Sunny Garcia, Who Battles Depression, Is in Intensive Care Unit

By TALYA MINSBERG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2UTcFp7

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Former Minneapolis police officer found guilty in 2017 death of unarmed woman shot after calling 911

04/30/19 3:20 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Maduro was 'ready' to leave Venezuela before Russia convinced him to stay, Pompeo tells Fox News

04/30/19 3:13 PM

Seaweed Pods, Anyone? Marathons Get Creative to Stop Littering the Streets

By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2PITlda

Sunny Garcia’s Suicide Attempt Rocks Surfing

By TALYA MINSBERG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2UTcFp7

Sunny Garcia’s Suicide Attempt Rocks Surfing

By TALYA MINSBERG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2GURorb

Sunny Garcia’s Suicide Attempt Rocks Surfing

By TALYA MINSBERG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ISZcM8

Islanders Face 2-0 Deficit to Team That Looks Familiar

By ALLAN KREDA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2XZoCLP

Mountain Man Singer Reinvents Herself As Daughter Of Swords, Announces Album

Mountain Man Singer Reinvents Herself As Daughter Of Swords, Announces Album
One of the three gorgeous voices at the heart of Mountain Man, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig releases her first solo album, Dawnbreaker, on June 28. Hear the title track.

New Mix: Japanese Breakfast, Kate Tempest, Future Teens, More

New Mix: Japanese Breakfast, Kate Tempest, Future Teens, More
This week we've got a love song from Kate Tempest, music made in a hotel from Japanese Breakfast, a near-perfect pop-punk heartbreaker by Mannequin Pussy and more.

Monthly Music Report: The 10 Best New Albums We Heard In April

Monthly Music Report: The 10 Best New Albums We Heard In April
Lizzo gives us a powerful gospel of self-love, PUP serves up odes to nihilism, Glen Hansard opens up his acoustic palette, plus seven more albums you need to hear.

Monthly Music Report: The 20 Best New Songs We Heard In April

Monthly Music Report: The 20 Best New Songs We Heard In April
Lil Nas X upended country's traditional gatekeepers, FKA Twigs experienced a phoenix-esque rebirth, Carly Rae Jepsen shimmied into the corners of what-could've-been, plus 17 must-hear songs.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
On this month's Heavy Rotation, hear the latest songs from Ari Lennox, Anderson .Paak, Ben Kweller, Y La Bamba and more.

ScHoolboy Q's 'CrasH Talk' Album Is A Woozy, World-Weary Trip

ScHoolboy Q's 'CrasH Talk' Album Is A Woozy, World-Weary Trip
The TDE artist returns with fits of anxiety and maturity, three years after his Grammy-nominated Blank Face LP.

New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums For April 26

New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums For April 26
Our shortlist of must-hear albums this week includes the acoustic, instrumental rock of Rodrigo y Gabriela, a byzantine concept album from The Mountain Goats, new Josh Ritter and more.

Watch Taylor Swift's Video For 'ME!' Featuring Brendon Urie

Watch Taylor Swift's Video For 'ME!' Featuring Brendon Urie
The song and video come after months of Instagram posts and feverish speculation that new music from Swift was imminent this year.

Bruce Springsteen Finds A New Sound By Looking To The Past

Bruce Springsteen Finds A New Sound By Looking To The Past
"Hello Sunshine," the first single from Bruce Springsteen's upcoming album Western Stars, shares the same melancholy space as early '70s ballads by Jimmy Webb and Kris Kristofferson.

The Black Keys Announce New Album 'Let's Rock,' Share New Song 'Eagle Birds'

The Black Keys Announce New Album 'Let's Rock,' Share New Song 'Eagle Birds'
The long-running minimalist blues garage duo is back with its ninth album.

The Tiny Desk Contest Entries That Impressed Us This Week

The Tiny Desk Contest Entries That Impressed Us This Week
Our Tiny Desk Contest judges are excited to pick the 2019 winner. But in the meantime, watch the entries that impressed us this week.

'You Said This Would Never End': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

'You Said This Would Never End': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week
Watch Cuco's latest music video and hear No Te Va Gustar's re-imagined 2010 work on this week's Alt.Latino music roundup.

First Listen: Tank And The Bangas, 'Green Balloon'

First Listen: Tank And The Bangas, 'Green Balloon'
The indescribable New Orleans band fulfills both its vision and creates something beyond its imagination.

First Listen: Tacocat, 'This Mess Is A Place'

First Listen: Tacocat, 'This Mess Is A Place'
Tacocat retains its signature snark and surf-pop without sugarcoating the effects of the emotionally-draining political landscape.

First Listen: The Felice Brothers, 'Undress'

First Listen: The Felice Brothers, 'Undress'
The Felice Brothers' folk-rock sound and vision has matured and focused, and the band does its best at making sense of our modern times.

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 3: 'At Least We're Already In A Crypt'

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 3: 'At Least We're Already In A Crypt'
The Battle of Winterfell is finally here, and it's the most brutal episode of the series yet — one that comes with a body count and a surprise, truly shattering conclusion.

The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers

The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers
Nobody is surprised that Avengers: Endgame is a hit, but even by superhero standards, it's had an enormous debut weekend, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Mourning Has Broken Them: 'Avengers: Endgame'

Mourning Has Broken Them: 'Avengers: Endgame'
The culmination of the Avengers franchise proves a remarkably intimate and somber affair until it concludes with a climactic battle more thrilling than anything superhero cinema has delivered to date.

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 2: 'Think Back To Where We Started'

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 2: 'Think Back To Where We Started'
On the eve of the biggest battle yet, the series pauses for an episode that delivers old-school Game of Thrones thrills: characters talking in rooms — including a milestone Jaime/Brienne moment.

In 'Someone Great,' The Greatest Someone Might Be Your Best Pal

In 'Someone Great,' The Greatest Someone Might Be Your Best Pal
Gina Rodriguez stars in Someone Great, a Netflix comedy that follows three friends trying to have one last adventure before everything changes for good.

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 1: 'Nothing Lasts'

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 1: 'Nothing Lasts'
The first episode of the final season was dense with reunions, recriminations and revelations as just about the entire cast made it to Winterfell.

'The Perfect Date': A Teen Romcom By Any Other Name Is Reasonably Sweet

'The Perfect Date': A Teen Romcom By Any Other Name Is Reasonably Sweet
Noah Centineo stars as a kid with a plan to make a lot of money by going on a lot of fake dates — but yes, before he can get rich, he meets a girl he really likes.

'Little': A Wrong-Body Comedy That Can't Get Comfortable

'Little': A Wrong-Body Comedy That Can't Get Comfortable
There's a lot to like about Little, including the central performance of Marsai Martin. But the jokes are a little too slow to pull the formulaic story along.

Which Characters Will Lose The 'Game Of Thrones?': A Chronicle Of Many Deaths Foretold

Which Characters Will Lose The 'Game Of Thrones?': A Chronicle Of Many Deaths Foretold
Just 6 episodes — an estimated 7 hours and 20 minutes — remain. Here are our predictions for which characters will (and especially won't) make it through to the end of the final season — and why.

'Fosse/Verdon' Wiggles And Kicks, But Fails To Satisfy

'Fosse/Verdon' Wiggles And Kicks, But Fails To Satisfy
The FX series is deeply interested in Bob Fosse as an awful genius, but much less invested in Gwen Verdon as an overlooked collaborator.

The Top 27 Songs Of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' Ranked, Ruthlessly And Dispassionately

The Top 27 Songs Of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' Ranked, Ruthlessly And Dispassionately
The CW's romantic-comedy-drama-fantasy-musical just aired its series finale, after four seasons and 157 original songs. Critic Glen Weldon ranks the all-time best tunes the series served up.

Brie Larson's Directorial Debut Glitters With The Charming 'Unicorn Store'

Brie Larson's Directorial Debut Glitters With The Charming 'Unicorn Store'
Brie Larson stars opposite Samuel L. Jackson, her Captain Marvel compatriot, in the oddball magical-realism comedy Unicorn Store on Netflix.

With 'Shazam!' DC Superhero Movies Bring The Thunder ... And The Lightening Up

With 'Shazam!' DC Superhero Movies Bring The Thunder ... And The Lightening Up
The breezy, funny elements of DC's latest superhero film feel so fresh they throw the movie's duller, more rote sections into sharper relief.

Fears Are Forever In Jordan Peele's 'Twilight Zone'

Fears Are Forever In Jordan Peele's 'Twilight Zone'
A new incarnation of The Twilight Zone, narrated and executive produced by Jordan Peele, sees community somewhat differently from the original, but retains its sense of moral peril.

'Hanna' Is Grisly, Grounded And Gripping

'Hanna' Is Grisly, Grounded And Gripping
Amazon's adaptation of the quirky, dreamlike 2011 film about a young girl trained as the perfect assassin lacks the movie's distinctive visual flair, but it's got a bigger heart.

Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay

Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay
Democratic congressional leaders called the White House meeting "very constructive," but the big question remains unanswered. The parties will reconvene in a few weeks to discuss funding options.

Alleged California Synagogue Shooter 'Part Of The History Of Evil,' His Parents Say

Alleged California Synagogue Shooter 'Part Of The History Of Evil,' His Parents Say
The parents of the man accused in the attack on the Poway synagogue in San Diego have condemned the attack as shocking and evil. A family attorney says they will not pay for his legal defense.

Jury To Decide The Fate Of Ex-Officer Who Killed 911 Caller

Jury To Decide The Fate Of Ex-Officer Who Killed 911 Caller
A jury resumes deliberations in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, who shot and killed a woman while responding to her 911 call.

U.S. Infrastructure Shows The Effects Of Neglect, Smith Says

U.S. Infrastructure Shows The Effects Of Neglect, Smith Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Tom Smith, executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers, about the current state of the nation's infrastructure. The group issued a report card in 2017.

Is Buying A House Overrated?

Is Buying A House Overrated?
The Nobel laureate who co-created the way our nation measures home prices says that over the long run, they don't increase much. And when they do, it can mean a bubble. Are we in one now?

Teen Suicide Spiked After Debut Of Netflix's '13 Reasons Why,' Study Says

Teen Suicide Spiked After Debut Of Netflix's '13 Reasons Why,' Study Says
Boys ages 10-17 killed themselves at a much higher rate in the month after Netflix's show about suicide was released in 2017. Researchers attribute an extra 195 deaths that year to the series.

Abortion In The Third Trimester: A Rare Decision Often Made In Tragic Circumstances

Abortion In The Third Trimester: A Rare Decision Often Made In Tragic Circumstances
Concerned about the makeup of the Supreme Court, abortion-rights advocates are pushing for state legislation to protect abortion rights throughout pregnancy, in some cases into the third trimester.

Attorney General Barr, Only Weeks Into Job, Makes A Mark Under The Spotlight

Attorney General Barr, Only Weeks Into Job, Makes A Mark Under The Spotlight
William Barr has garnered headlines over the special counsel investigation, but he also has been at the center of several other big story lines in Washington.

As Nuclear Waste Piles Up, Private Companies Pitch New Ways To Store It

As Nuclear Waste Piles Up, Private Companies Pitch New Ways To Store It
Nuclear power plants around the country are running out of room to store spent fuel. Federal plans for a permanent disposal site are stalled, so private companies come up with their own solutions.

Air Force Academy Abruptly Removes Its Commandant Of Cadets

Air Force Academy Abruptly Removes Its Commandant Of Cadets
A Pentagon official said there were "climate and leadership issues" at the academy. Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin already was scheduled to move on from the job next month.

FBI Says It Thwarted A Planned Terrorist Attack By A Man In Los Angeles Area

FBI Says It Thwarted A Planned Terrorist Attack By A Man In Los Angeles Area
A U.S. Army veteran discussed online his desire to avenge the New Zealand mosque attacks and professed to be inspired by martyrdom. He allegedly intended to strike a planned white supremacist rally.

Religious Freedom Report Offers Grim Review Of Attacks On Faith Groups

Religious Freedom Report Offers Grim Review Of Attacks On Faith Groups
The 20th annual report identifies 16 countries that engaged in or tolerated egregious violations. It also names five entities as violators of religious freedom, including ISIS and the Taliban.

Boeing CEO Defends 737 Max Jets Against Angry Shareholders

Boeing CEO Defends 737 Max Jets Against Angry Shareholders
Boeing executives gave an update on their 737 Max jetliners Monday. The planes have remained grounded since the company's second crash.

Site's Ties To Shootings Renew Debate Over Internet's Role In Radicalizing Extremists

Site's Ties To Shootings Renew Debate Over Internet's Role In Radicalizing Extremists
8chan is a site where like-minded people gather to talk about cartoons, Game of Thrones and neo-Nazi ideology. Suspects in shootings at a U.S. synagogue and New Zealand mosques had used the site.

Teachers Use Mystery Skype To Give Students A Window On The World

Teachers Use Mystery Skype To Give Students A Window On The World
Only 25% of eighth graders score proficient in geography on standardized tests. Some teachers are using a video chat game to engage kids in the world around them.

How The Pennsylvania Dutch Turned A Rural Town Into A Snack Food Empire

How The Pennsylvania Dutch Turned A Rural Town Into A Snack Food Empire
In a food landscape dominated by multinational conglomerates like Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, the small town of Hanover, Pa., has produced homegrown snacks for a century and is still thriving today.

Too Many Eggs For One Basket! Backyard Chicken Farmers Scramble To Give Them Away

Too Many Eggs For One Basket! Backyard Chicken Farmers Scramble To Give Them Away
Some food pantries are benefiting from home chicken keepers' desire to keep collecting the birds as pets, which results in more eggs than they can handle. But sometimes it can be hard to find takers.

Meal Kits Have A Smaller Carbon Footprint Than Grocery Shopping, Study Says

Meal Kits Have A Smaller Carbon Footprint Than Grocery Shopping, Study Says
While it may seem that heaps of plastic from meal kit delivery services make them less environmentally friendly than traditional grocery shopping, a new study suggests that's not necessarily true.

Saving The Story Of Grits, A Dish Born Of Poverty Now On Fine-Dining Menus

Saving The Story Of Grits, A Dish Born Of Poverty Now On Fine-Dining Menus
Interest in grits is rising because of heirloom corn varieties and the backing of master chefs. But the Southern staple has deep roots that wind through economics, race, politics — and nostalgia.

An Amusing '60s Twist To A Classic Passover Dish

An Amusing '60s Twist To A Classic Passover Dish
Gefilte fish dish can be made from fresh fish or frozen fillets. It's sold in jars at the supermarket. Turns out there's one more version. It might make you laugh — or go "yuck."

'Debatable' List Of '100 Most Jewish' Foods Leaves Plenty Of Room For Kibbitzing

'Debatable' List Of '100 Most Jewish' Foods Leaves Plenty Of Room For Kibbitzing
As families around the country fill their freezers with matzo balls and gefilte fish in preparation for the coming Passover Seder, a new book asks: What does it mean for a food to be Jewish?

Can This Breakfast Cereal Help Save The Planet?

Can This Breakfast Cereal Help Save The Planet?
Some environmentalists say food production needs a fundamental reboot, with crops that stay rooted in the soil for years, like Kernza, a prairie grass. Even General Mills says it likes the idea.

Edible Archives Project Aims To Revive Hundreds Of Vanishing Indian Rice Strains

Edible Archives Project Aims To Revive Hundreds Of Vanishing Indian Rice Strains
As hybrid varieties gained popularity, hundreds of indigenous strains of rice — and knowledge about them — disappeared. But chefs, farmers and researchers are trying to reconnect to that heritage.

Big Ag Is Pushing Laws To Restrict Neighbors' Ability To Sue Farms

Big Ag Is Pushing Laws To Restrict Neighbors' Ability To Sue Farms
The push is a response to the millions of dollars awarded to five groups of farm neighbors in North Carolina who sued a subsidiary of pork giant Smithfield Foods over water and air pollution.

As Weeds Outsmart The Latest Weedkillers, Farmers Are Running Out Of Easy Options

As Weeds Outsmart The Latest Weedkillers, Farmers Are Running Out Of Easy Options
In the long-running war between farmers and weeds, it's advantage, weeds. Scientists in Kansas have found examples of the dreaded pigweed that are immune to the newest weed-killing technologies.

Why A South Korean Brewery Moved To California To Make Korean Beer

Why A South Korean Brewery Moved To California To Make Korean Beer
The craft beer scene in Korea is still new, and while shipping beer back there is expensive, the company gained better access to hops and brewer talent in America, as well as a significant tax break.

Chef's Memoir Tackles What It's Like To Be Young, Gifted And Black In Fine Dining

Chef's Memoir Tackles What It's Like To Be Young, Gifted And Black In Fine Dining
Kwame Onwuachi's new memoir, Notes From A Young Black Chef, isn't just about his rise from poverty to celebrated restaurateur. It's also a meditation on being a black man in a rarefied world.

Artisanal Food Shop Helps Kosovo War-Rape Survivors Earn Income — And Heal

Artisanal Food Shop Helps Kosovo War-Rape Survivors Earn Income — And Heal
Victims are still stigmatized; many keep their trauma a secret. A new shop offers survivors an income stream, sometimes for the first time in their lives, by selling their homemade traditional foods.

Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration Over School Nutrition Rollbacks

Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration Over School Nutrition Rollbacks
The suit, filed on behalf of six states and the District of Columbia, says the weakened federal nutrition standards for school meals are putting kids at greater risk of health problems linked to diet.

Bad Diets Are Responsible For More Deaths Than Smoking, Global Study Finds

Bad Diets Are Responsible For More Deaths Than Smoking, Global Study Finds
Some 11 million deaths annually are linked to diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, a study finds. Researchers say that makes diet the leading risk factor for deaths around the world.