Wednesday, 31 May 2023

A Vote on the Debt Deal


By BY MATTHEW CULLEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/mVWDjUp

Danny Masterson Is Convicted of Raping Two Women


By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/PqZHMwa

US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts

Three women said the actor sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home between 2001-03.

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JPMorgan’s Dimon Denied Having Any Contact With Jeffrey Epstein


By BY MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/WlSrC1t

Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.

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An Inside Look at Covid’s Lasting Damage to the Lungs


By BY JEREMY WHITE, PAM BELLUCK, NOAH BASSETTI-BLUM, ELEANOR LUTZ AND HANG DO THI DUC from NYT Health https://ift.tt/LYW5l1F

As Iran Seizes Tankers in Gulf, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force


By BY VIVIAN NEREIM from NYT World https://ift.tt/do5E1B4

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

For Brian Henry, Finding Krump ‘Felt Like Home, but a Better Version’


By BY BRIAN SEIBERT from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/vxSl6Wp

Your Wednesday Briefing: Drone Strikes on Moscow


By BY AMELIA NIERENBERG AND JUSTIN PORTER from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/lNSYhkx

Macau facing increased restrictions under expanded security law

The government in the Chinese territory says the changes are in line with legislation in Hong Kong.

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Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up.

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And the Winners Are … ‘Succession’ Fans Who Correctly Chose the New C.E.O.


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South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.

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Sunday, 28 May 2023

Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power.

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Long Before Impeachment, G.O.P. Rifts Were Growing in Texas


By BY J. DAVID GOODMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7UVvWzN

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.

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A Way to Play Things


By BY SAM CORBIN from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/YA0yiMm

Erdogan has revived Turkey’s Ottoman past for political ends, our critic writes.


By BY JASON FARAGO from NYT World https://ift.tt/eVtCDLZ

Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead and three missing

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing.

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Erdogan is re-elected as Turkey’s president, fending off a tough challenge.


By BY BEN HUBBARD AND SAFAK TIMUR from NYT World https://ift.tt/BcUtgpk

Saturday, 27 May 2023

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.

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What to know about the whistle-blowers who accused Ken Paxton of wrongdoing.


By BY EDGAR SANDOVAL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lqS7vMI

Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate.

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Student Cannot Wear Sash of Mexican and U.S. Flags at Graduation, Judge Rules


By BY LAUREN MCCARTHY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/i6XFZE9

Who is Nate Paul, the donor at the center of the case?


By BY EDGAR SANDOVAL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aBORnEN

Impeachment is rare in Texas.


By BY DAVID MONTGOMERY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ONrnXwM

Friday, 26 May 2023

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Saturday, 20 May 2023

The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home.

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Former Trump Lawyer Describes Conflict Inside Legal Team


By BY ALAN FEUER AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ip2dTcj

Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor

Moscow placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.

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Who will win the Preakness Stakes? Here’s what our experts think.


By BY JOE DRAPE AND MELISSA HOPPERT from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/q1LKjOm

What time is the Preakness Stakes?


By BY MELISSA HOPPERT from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3AcqFYS

Friday, 19 May 2023

The U.S. Opens the Door for Ukraine to Get F-16s


By BY MATTHEW CULLEN AND JUSTIN PORTER from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/9aNW5s7

US debt ceiling: Republicans hit 'pause' on negotiations for now

The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives.

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Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government.

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In a Sharp Reversal, Biden Opens a Path for Ukraine to Get Fighter Jets


By BY DAVID E. SANGER, JIM TANKERSLEY, MICHAEL CROWLEY AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/HRDAfkg

How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked.

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Thursday, 18 May 2023

G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year

The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why?

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Preaching Tolerance Abroad, as Hatred Surges at Home


By BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pz43gyX