Rafael Nadal’s last tennis match in Madrid: Defeat, but a win
Imagine having done the same thing for something like 30 years, being better at it…
Rafael Nadal’s last tennis match in Madrid: Defeat, but a win
Imagine having done the same thing for something like 30 years, being better at it than just about anyone who has ever lived, and then one day, it’s all completely new. And so it is for Rafael Nadal in this through-the-looking-glass spring. For years, no place felt more like home than a red clay court….
UnitedHealth’s CEO Slammed Over Cyberattack
In a tense Senate hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers sharply criticized UnitedHealth Group’s handling of the cyberattack that paralyzed the U.S. health care system, citing the failure of its security systems and the potential disclosure of sensitive medical information of millions of Americans. Democratic and Republican senators questioned whether the cyberattack of Change Healthcare, which manages…
The Fed Tries to Steer Clear of Politics, but Election Year Is Making It Tough
Federal Reserve officials are fiercely protective of their separation from politics, but the presidential election is putting the institution on a crash course with partisan wrangling. Fed officials set policy independently of the White House, meaning that while presidents can push for lower interest rates, they cannot force central bankers to cut borrowing costs. Congress…
Israel Softens Stance on Some Issues in Cease-Fire Talks, Officials Say: Live Updates
After a monthslong standoff, Israel is softening some of its demands in negotiations over a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages held there. As part of its latest proposal, Israel would allow displaced Palestinian civilians to return to northern Gaza, according to two Israeli officials, marking a sharp reversal on an…
Candace Parker’s goodbye, without cheating the game, herself or her fans
Candace Parker never wanted to cheat the game. Of a player molded by Pat Summitt and the Lady Vols’ legacy, one would expect nothing less. Through 10 surgeries. Her pregnancy and birth of her first child, Lailaa, after her rookie season. Through offseasons spent playing in Russia and China and Turkey, and later, offseasons behind…
