Latest news today: July 2022

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Man With Loaded Assault Rifle Arrested Outside Iranian Writer’s Home

By BY BENJAMIN WEISER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/z9vrg8n

Cancer survivor objects to Spanish beach ad image

The 60-year-old tells the BBC she suspects the government poster used a doctored picture of her.

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For India’s Effort to Ban Disposable Plastic, One State Offers a Playbook

By BY SAMEER YASIR from NYT World https://ift.tt/Bfjibm6

Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened

England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy.

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McKinney Fire Becomes California’s Largest of 2022, Burning 51,000 Acres

By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nGZc6CU

Bill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies at the age of 88

American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88.

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Biden Tests Positive for Covid Again in ‘Rebound’ Case

By BY PETER BAKER AND NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/rhYbtD4

US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test.

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Russia cuts off gas flow to Latvia.

By BY MAHAM JAVAID from NYT World https://ift.tt/AsW5K07

Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video.

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New Mexico governor declares state of emergency for drinking water.

By BY MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/v4efc5t

The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa

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Friday, July 29, 2022

Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after the blaze broke out in Turkey's south-west.

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Closes on Broadway as Creators Spar With Rudin

By BY MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/If9hRuE

Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale

The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups.

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The One Thing You Can Control at Work Is You

By BY ROXANE GAY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/LUiC8f1

Love Letter: Would a Polygraph Test Save Your Marriage?

By BY ANTHONY ROTUNNO from NYT Style https://ift.tt/ufXOwap

Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy

Pedro Sanchez says it will reduce air conditioner use and save energy as Spain endures a heatwave.

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Mirror: Huge screen falls on dancers at Hong Kong boy band concert

Two dancers are injured in the incident at a concert by the hugely popular boy band Mirror.

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23 Easy Summer Recipes to Make You Feel Better About (Almost) Everything

By BY MARGAUX LASKEY from NYT Food https://ift.tt/SXfBcQN

Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024

A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019.

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After Clash, Manchin and Schumer Rushed to Reset Climate and Tax Deal

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PjUmKvA

Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist fined for 'discrediting army'

Marina Ovsyannikova, who famously staged a protest on live TV, is fined for her remarks on the war.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Lourdes Grobet, Photographer of Mexico’s Masked Wrestlers, Dies at 81

By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/4F01EYD

Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach.

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Nobody Talks About How Fracking Was an Extraordinary Boondoggle

By BY DAVID WALLACE-WELLS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Tr0FSQt

Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson

A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM.

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Why Brandon Perea’s ‘Nope’ Audition Made Jordan Peele Cry

By BY KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/gCJmynA

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Federal Government Fires Up Website All About Heat

By BY LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sitjbh8

Viktor Orban adviser Hegedus resigns over 'pure Nazi' speech

A long time adviser to the Hungarian prime minister resigns over speech criticising "race mixing".

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Transportation Dept. Opens Program to Make Public Transit Accessible

By BY STEPHANIE LAI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xGD5YgU

UK PM debate scrapped after TV host faints

The Sun and TalkTV programme comes off air after the presenter collapses in the studio.

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Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens

The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic.

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Shopify is laying off 10 percent of its workers.

By BY ISABELLA SIMONETTI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/nG8Yicr

Monday, July 25, 2022

A chief marvels on a 32-year effort to expose wrongdoing and get redress.

By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/YJcko6X

Zimbabwe launches gold coins to tackle soaring inflation

Each coin will be priced at the international market rate for an ounce of gold plus 5% for costs.

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A Rebound for a Summer Pairing of ‘Hamlet’ and ‘Oresteia’ at the Armory

By BY JUAN A. RAMÍREZ from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/5raTuJP

Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports

The song contest can't be held in Ukraine, and Russia further reducing gas supplies to the EU.

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Ex-congressman, banker and F.B.I. trainee are charged with insider trading.

By BY MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/xNpAMnf

Pope Francis: Pontiff says he is 'deeply sorry' to Canadian residential school survivors

In Canada, Pope Francis expressed sorrow for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system.

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Sunday, July 24, 2022

We Can’t Afford Not to Prosecute Trump

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/DPR2Vj6

Oregon athletes find a creative way to make money: Housing rentals.

By BY KRIS RHIM from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/NL2BkYG

‘We Survived Another Night’: In Ruined Suburb, Solace in a Small Community

By BY JANE ARRAF AND EMILE DUCKE from NYT World https://ift.tt/8l4nCSc

France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs.

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In a Memphis restaurant, no relief from the heat.

By BY LUKE VANDER PLOEG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/qJpdAIf

Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign

He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October.

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Why Trump Is Weakening

By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/g7qOUkC

Wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T4L3ho0

Austrian Conductor Dies After Collapsing Onstage in Munich

By BY A.J. GOLDMANN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/uBDPq3h

Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine

The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials.

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Utah University Admits ‘Shortcomings’ in Handling Domestic Abuse Case

By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HUXeIsb

Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt

The deal hangs in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack.

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Friday, July 22, 2022

The Jan. 6 Panel After 8 Hearings: Where Will the Evidence Lead?

By BY ALAN FEUER AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/F29MB1y

Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress

An unofficial adviser to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to co-operate with the 6 January committee.

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Lit Trivia: Graphic Memoirs

By BY J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/Gfn5tz2

Tunisia divided ahead of referendum

President Kais Saied may succeed in tightening his grip through a constitutional referendum on 25 July.

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FOX NEWS: Unemployment drops as inflation rises

Unemployment drops as inflation rises

FOX Business correspondent Edward Lawrence looks at the latest jobs report for October on ‘Special Report.'

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Mexican woman who had reported threats dies after being set on fire

Luz Raquel Padilla, who had reported threats against her, was doused with alcohol and set alight.

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How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

By BY MARGARET LYONS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/NJKjqpR

Lynne O'Donnell: Taliban detained, abused and threatened me

Australian Lynne O'Donnell says she was forced to post tweets that publicly retracted her articles.

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A Jan. 6 Mystery: Why Did It Take So Long to Deploy the National Guard?

By BY MARK MAZZETTI AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vxt8Mon

Droupadi Murmu: The woman who is India's first tribal president

Droupadi Murmu registered a comfortable win against her rival candidate Yashwant Sinha.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UN952SV

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

What does The New York Times own?

By Unknown Author from NYT Admin https://ift.tt/WhCnGkY

Ivana Trump's funeral held in New York City

The funeral of Donald Trump's first wife brings the family together for a rare public reunion.

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Cheetahs to prowl India for first time in 70 years

The mammals are coming from Namibia in a deal that has been in negotiations since 2020.

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Kenya elections 2022: President Kenyatta halves cost of maize flour

The government announces subsidies on maize flour and cooking oil amid criticism of the timing.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia expands its aims and Putin's tricky Tehran moment

Russia aims for territory beyond Ukraine's east, and Putin's warm welcome - and awkward moment - in Iran.

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