Wednesday, 31 August 2022
In This Energy Crisis, What’s Stocking Up? What’s Hoarding?
By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/R2vUp71
Esther Cooper Jackson, Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 105
By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/LFYhqaW
Your Thursday Briefing: How Authoritarians See Mikhail Gorbachev
By BY DANIEL E. SLOTNIK from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2CMlJpH
As the West reveres Gorbachev, some in former Soviet states revile a ‘butcher.’
By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT World https://ift.tt/yf29Di6
Virginia Judge Dismisses Case That Sought to Limit Book Sales
By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YMsXQfj
John Simpson: Gorbachev was a man of decency but not vision
Mikhail Gorbachev changed the world - but he was a human being first and foremost, writes the BBC's John Simpson.
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Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Mikhail Gorbachev: The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War
His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc.
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In pictures: The life of ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev
The ex-Soviet leader - who was one of the 20th century's most influential figures - dies age 91.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Was the World’s Best Kisser’
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Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader aged 91
The hospital where Mikhail Gorbachev died said he had been suffering from a long and serious illness.
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A Long-Lost Branch of the Nile Helped in Building Egypt’s Pyramids
By BY JACK TAMISIEA from NYT Science https://ift.tt/YmDJkU2
Your Wednesday Briefing: China Plans the Communist Party’s 20th Congress
By BY JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/51ZjCQS
Monday, 29 August 2022
Blake Masters, a G.O.P. Senate Candidate, Links Fed Diversity to Economic Woes
By BY MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Gtbv8RC
San Francisco’s Art Market Struggles in the Shadow of Los Angeles
By BY ADAM NAGOURNEY AND ROBIN POGREBIN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/asKNFkY
Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology
Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.
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Angola’s Ruling Party Retains Power in Tightest Election Yet
By BY GILBERTO NETO AND LYNSEY CHUTEL from NYT World https://ift.tt/AUPRazM
Sunday, 28 August 2022
From Maruti to Amul: Five brands that shaped India after independence
The homegrown brands that have found their way into the homes and hearts of millions of Indians.
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The ‘MacGyvered’ Weapons in Ukraine’s Arsenal
By BY HELENE COOPER AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1AEBWZs
Roland Mesnier: Former White House pastry chef dies at 78
French chef Roland Mesnier produced delicacies for five US presidents over 27 years.
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‘Tiene que hacerse bien’: expertos y científicos advierten sobre los peligros del Tren Maya en México
By BY MARIA ABI-HABIB AND ALEJANDRO CEGARRA from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/OAmGTx8
Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration
The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon.
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Saturday, 27 August 2022
With Disaster Looming, Inspectors Set to Visit Ukraine Nuclear Plant
By BY MARC SANTORA, KATRIN BENNHOLD AND ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/DOYQS1n
Intelligence Officials Will Assess Security Risks From Mar-a-Lago Documents
By BY LUKE BROADWATER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Bj1sGNE
Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists
Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002.
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Judge Recommends Rejecting Bid by Sept. 11 Families to Seize Frozen Afghan Funds
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hqtNluC
Manhattan Has a Glut of Empty Offices. Hochul Wants to Build Even More.
By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://ift.tt/B8QrxqY
Cloud Wars: Mideast Tensions Rise Along a New Front
By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/SL0OKlV
Friday, 26 August 2022
NBC Discusses Ending Prime-Time Lineup at 10 p.m.
By BY JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/5dSXQa1
Ukraine war round-up: Russia burns off its excess gas and war memorial torn down
Image appears to show a plant burning unsellable gas and Latvia removes a controversial Soviet-era monument.
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Joe E. Tata, Peach Pit Owner in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ Dies at 85
By BY JOHNNY DIAZ from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/RP5v3D9
Turkish singer Gulsen arrested over religious schools joke
Critics say the high-profile arrest is a bid by President Erdogan to consolidate support ahead of elections.
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Thursday, 25 August 2022
Biden and Zelensky reaffirm their alliance as the war enters its seventh month.
By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT World https://ift.tt/xIy9V5a
Angola election: Ruling MPLA party looks set to hold off Unita challenge
Nearly complete results show the MPLA has won elections but Unita is likely to contest the results.
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Trump: Judge orders release of redacted search court papers
A redacted version of the affidavit used to justify the Mar-a-Lago investigation will be released on Friday.
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‘Funny Pages’ Review: Ordinary Life, Complex Stuff
By BY MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/kgqLQs6
Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Twitter executives push back against whistle-blower complaint.
By BY RYAN MAC AND KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/eJka907
Ukraine war: Russia railway station strike kills 22, injures dozens
A deadly attack on passenger carriages and a warning of disaster mark six months since Russia's invasion.
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People Who Do Strength Training Live Longer — and Better
By BY RACHEL FAIRBANK from NYT Well https://ift.tt/vtAIoPi
For Lindsey Graham, a Showdown in Georgia
By BY DANNY HAKIM AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PIZV7xc
Victoria Azarenka Dropped From Ukraine Aid Event Before U.S. Open
By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/kESbMWy
Jill Biden Tests Positive for Coronavirus Again in ‘Rebound’ Case
By BY ZACH MONTAGUE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ek4wAaP
Consumer Demand Has Been Key Driver of Inflation in the U.S.
By BY ANA SWANSON from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Y7nG192
Band stuck in Calais queue perform surprise gig
Drivers were treated to a makeshift jazzy concert as they waited in lengthy queues at the French border.
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Tuesday, 23 August 2022
New York Second Congressional District Primary Election Results
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pbOq8Iu
Florida Ninth Congressional District Primary Election Results
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/A6Uzx0i
New York 19th Congressional District Special Election Results
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EpNiLAB
Florida 27th Congressional District Primary Election Results
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Fyrk20N
Spain: Gunman euthanised before he can stand trial
The man had begged to be euthanised after being partially paralysed in a police shootout in Spain.
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Florida 16th Congressional District Primary Election Results
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/o83YWq9
Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count
Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site.
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Monday, 22 August 2022
Trump sues justice department over Mar-a-Lago search
The lawsuit asks that "further review of seized materials" be halted until a watchdog can be appointed.
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Texas flash floods leaves cars almost underwater
Parts of the Dallas, Texas area received a summer's worth of rain overnight.
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U.N. Faces Record Humanitarian Aid Shortfall — but Not for Ukrainians
By BY FARNAZ FASSIHI from NYT World https://ift.tt/bptNVLK
A partial recount in Kansas affirms a vote over abortion rights.
By BY MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8iohNxE
Sunday, 21 August 2022
Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football club owners
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The death of Dugina opens a new chapter in the history of political assassinations in Russia.
By BY IVAN NECHEPURENKO from NYT World https://ift.tt/DdHL2oK
Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.
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Perceived mishaps to Germany’s war response add to its leader’s rocky start.
By BY KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/dVZckHq
Live Performance Is Back. But Audiences Have Been Slow to Return.
By BY MICHAEL PAULSON AND JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/TBPlfN4
Saturday, 20 August 2022
Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa
In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music.
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As Attacks Mount in Crimea, Kremlin Faces Rising Domestic Pressures
By BY ANTON TROIANOVSKI, MARC SANTORA AND DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/LQvfkDj
Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege
At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel.
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Kahleah Copper Leads Sky in Rout of Liberty in Game 2
By BY KRIS RHIM from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/UYpFhM8
HBO Max Pulls Nearly 200 ‘Sesame Street’ Episodes
By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/4QfxyHs
Parts of Mexico and Texas Are Under a Tropical Storm Warning
By BY MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8Kye10E
Friday, 19 August 2022
Covid in China: Hippo, fish and crabs get PCR tests
Officials in the city of Xiamen have ordered PCR tests for seafood after some 40 people got Covid.
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Meme stocks are back. Here’s why wild trading may be here to stay.
By BY JOE RENNISON AND STEPHEN GANDEL from NYT Business https://ift.tt/5i2KNHg
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