In Italy students are taught the rules in brewing the perfect cup – a highly-calibrated method of preparation that is an art in itself Source
2019 NBA Playoffs: Bracket, series schedules, scores, results, road to Finals for Warriors, Blazers, Raptors and Bucks
A look at every series in the NBA postseason Source
Acting DHS chief says administration won’t send migrants to Florida
News of the plans drew criticism from elected officials in Florida, including the state’s Republican governor Source
Transcript: Acting DHS chief Kevin McAleenan on “Face the Nation”
The following is a transcript of the interview with Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan that aired Sunday, May 19, 2019, on “Face the Nation” Source
Sting and Trudie Styler, at home in Tuscany
Il Palagio, a 400-year-old villa in Tuscany, is a summer house that the singer-musician Sting, and his wife, Trudie Styler, bought for a song or two. They’ve fixed it up, and brought the olive groves, vineyards and vegetable gardens back to life. Sting and Trudie talk with correspondent Alina Cho about music, raising a family, and revitalizing a cherished homestead. Source
Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Week 9: Model that beat experts says start Gio Urshela, sit Justin Turner
Advanced computer model that has outperformed experts tells you who to sit and start Source
Yankees vs. Rays odds, line: MLB picks, predictions for May 19 from proven model on 97-73 roll
SportsLine’s advanced computer model simulated Sunday’s Rays vs. Yankees game 10,000 times Source
Brunello Cucinelli: A fashion for industry
In a country where thousands of little towns are being deserted, one village is thriving, mainly due to the work of one extraordinary man: designer Brunello Cucinelli. His company, which makes some of the finest and priciest clothing in the world, has raised the fortunes of Solomeo, restored the town’s ancient buildings, and upheld the dignity of local workers by forging what has been called a “humanistic enterprise in the world of industry.” Tracy Smith reports. Source
Trafficking in art
In Florence the hottest new art pieces are Clet Abraham’s doctored street signs – playful, funny and irreverent Source
NBA DFS: Giannis Antetokounmpo and best picks for Bucks vs. Raptors, Game 3 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2 million in career earnings, gives optimal lineup advice Source