Monday, October 31, 2022

Trump companies’ defense lawyers form an eclectic team.


By BY WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, BEN PROTESS AND JONAH E. BROMWICH from NYT New York https://ift.tt/cmgZTML

Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault

The suspect is also charged with assaulting the top Democrat's husband in their California home.

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How the term ‘affirmative action’ came to be.


By BY ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CgS3FOr

Affirmative action does not directly impact many students at less selective schools.


By BY TROY CLOSSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZH7Dowv

Ukraine war: Kyiv locals seen queuing for water

Russian missiles struck key facilities across Ukraine cutting off water for many people in the capital.

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Elon Musk moves to form a content moderation council for Twitter.


By BY SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/zkngjGy

Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears

A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests.

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Pandemic Learning Loss Is Not an Emergency


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

Some far-right accounts on Twitter saw surge in new followers, researchers say.


By BY SHEERA FRENKEL AND STUART A. THOMPSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/6IRmijs

Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic.

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What should Twitter users do?


By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/wX0SiyL

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Defense Secretary says U.S. has no evidence that either Russia or Ukraine plans to use a dirty bomb.


By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NVeXCEy

Unusually warm weather for France and Spain

Bathers enjoy water temperatures of up to 21C on the French Riviera as October ends with a mild spell.

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Robert Gordon, Punk Rocker Turned Rockabilly Revivalist, Dies at 75


By BY ALEX WILLIAMS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/0TsUnDO

Italy stabbing: One dead and Arsenal player among several injured

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal.

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Republicans Have No Inflation Plan


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/buR5ExG

Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Jody Miller, Singer of ‘Queen of the House’ and More, Dies at 80


By BY ED SHANAHAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/NxqeW4f

Your Thursday Briefing: Iran’s Protests Intensify


By BY AMELIA NIERENBERG from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/AkCsRHn

New U.S. sanctions target Russian efforts to manipulate the politics in Moldova, a neighbor of Ukraine.


By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/ExSs9P1

Six children in same Uganda family catch Ebola

Their schools in the capital Kampala have not been closed - yet the virus is highly contagious.

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Nurse Charged With Murder of Two Patients by Lethal Insulin Doses


By BY CHRISTINE HAUSER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PAC7eRy

Choose the Right Book


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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

How Brazil’s Leader Built the Myth of Rigged Elections


By BY JACK NICAS, FLÁVIA MILHORANCE AND ANA IONOVA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2cIM8pb

Russia’s unsupported ‘dirty bomb’ claims reverberate in right-wing U.S. communities.


By BY STUART A. THOMPSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/xPm6Xke

Amid backlash, liberal House Democrats retract their call for Biden to seek a cease-fire in Ukraine.


By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT World https://ift.tt/a4jMXZ6

The Sunak government is set to lay out its economic plan in six days.


By BY ESHE NELSON from NYT World https://ift.tt/OC6oHl1

Ukraine accuses Russia of doing secret work at a nuclear plant that may be preparation for a radiological attack.


By BY MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://ift.tt/1M4mLno

An Ode to the New York Subway


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/E45GHs9

Multiple Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank Raid


By BY REUTERS AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World https://ift.tt/82v4JQV

Monday, October 24, 2022

Russian superyachts find a safe haven in Turkey, raising concerns in Washington.


By BY ELIF INCE, MICHAEL FORSYTHE AND CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://ift.tt/BA4O0cT

Ukraine round-up: Defence of Kherson and 'dirty bomb'

Ukraine says Russia is beefing up its defence of Kherson, and Nato dismisses Russia's claim about a Ukrainian "dirty bomb".

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Brittney Griner doesn’t expect ‘miracles to happen’ with her appeal, her lawyer says.


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US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case

US officials believe China tried to obstruct an investigation, steal technology and intimidate dissidents.

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St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning.

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Democrats Can’t Ignore the Economy. But Can They Survive It?


By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN AND NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MnPJs64

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Geoff Nuttall, First Among Equals in Acclaimed Quartet, Dies at 56


By BY DAVID ALLEN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/XLQ3Hjt

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.

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Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

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To Be Continued


By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/Su5nPhj

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.

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Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78.

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Hurricane Roslyn to Hit Mexico as a Major Storm


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/BDpCFLG

The Three Blunders of Joe Biden


By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/DoUbNE6

Friday, October 21, 2022

A Mexican Architect Reimagines Baja’s Rancho Pescadero


By Unknown Author from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/XQFkgDp

Britain’s Troubles Are Teaching Us Something About Financial Markets


By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/zF1cVPp

In a Musical About Penicillin’s Inventor, Superbugs Take Center Stage


By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/qUbuiAd

‘The African Desperate’ Expands the Movies’ Narrow View of the Art World


By BY NICOLAS RAPOLD from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/JUKoiGg

Simona Halep Suspended for a Positive Doping Test at U.S. Open


By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/ZYHg7n2

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Where Could a Casino Be Built in New York City? What We Know


By BY NICOLE HONG AND DANA RUBINSTEIN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/P9gkMVU

5 Signs That You Might Have Hearing Loss


By BY ROSE MAURA LORRE from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/7KirdyJ

Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee

If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022