Monday, 31 July 2023

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports.

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Alicia Cox


By Unknown Author from NYT Science https://ift.tt/sxofjcZ

Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list

Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says.

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Sunday, 30 July 2023

Shade of Color


By Sam Corbin from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/nIPAhC4

Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.

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Your Monday Briefing: Dozens Dead in Pakistan


By Amelia Nierenberg from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/J2Cexyz

Coup Supporters Attack the French Embassy in Niger


By The Associated Press and Reuters from NYT World https://ift.tt/8yt06fV

Saturday, 29 July 2023

Europe fires: How Canadair pilots battle the Mediterranean blazes

Water bombers have become a cornerstone of the fight – but flying them requires courage and skill.

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Nicolás Petro, hijo del presidente de Colombia, es detenido por una investigación de lavado de activos


By Genevieve Glatsky from NYT En español https://ift.tt/dCAWsgr

Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China

How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies.

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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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welcome to the weekender


By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/6lpvZXR

Trader Joe’s Recalls Cookies and Falafel Because They ‘May Contain Rocks’


By Rebecca Carballo from NYT Business https://ift.tt/QKURXGf

Friday, 28 July 2023

The Essential Patricia Highsmith


By Unknown Author from NYT https://ift.tt/aoY0lsA

Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed

A Taiwanese businessman's ordeal in China has underscored escalating tensions.

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Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: From Putin’s ‘Chef’ to His Biggest Threat


By Nikolay Nikolov, Ruru Kuo and James Surdam from NYT World https://ift.tt/2rvjzV8

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Lawmakers and Former Officials Press for Answers on U.F.O.s


By Helene Cooper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/AmQRH8f

Fed raises rates after a pause and leaves door open to more.


By Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/T3vq5Ml

Vi ‘Barbie’ con una de las feministas más importantes del mundo


By Jessica Bennett from NYT En español https://ift.tt/ayN5Rek

Protest Scene Removed From Jason Aldean ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Video


By Remy Tumin from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/JzpyLvt

Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son

The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.

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Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

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Monday, 24 July 2023

Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field

Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours

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Jason Aldean, Decrying ‘Cancel Culture,’ Has a No. 2 Hit


By Ben Sisario from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/J1fHulp

Sunday, 23 July 2023

Saturday, 22 July 2023

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

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Aural Surgery


By Caitlin Lovinger from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/7lKjFHB

Four Are Missing After Severe Flooding in Nova Scotia


By Rebecca Carballo from NYT World https://ift.tt/F0NcH3T

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

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Stars Muted No More at British Open, Rahm Roars Up Leaderboard


By Alan Blinder from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/mB8Gci1

Friday, 21 July 2023

Transmitting Shakespeare to the Next Generation


By Christopher Kuo from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/HNcZ42g

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

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Thursday, 20 July 2023

Tupac Shakur: Police seize hard drives and laptops at house

Police search the home of a man who says he was inside the car with the person who shot the rapper.

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Wheat prices remain high as concern grows about Black Sea instability and disruption to the grain supply.


By Jenny Gross from NYT Business https://ift.tt/tIpPMqG

Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.

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Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Saturday, 15 July 2023

Thursday, 13 July 2023

The Brief, Dry Life of Burger King's All-Cheese ‘Burger’


By Amanda Holpuch from NYT World https://ift.tt/FHUGCQm

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

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Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Tony Gilroy Kept the Faith for ‘Andor.’ Its 8 Emmy Nods Are Affirmation.


By Matt Stevens from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/hTmb8CV

Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny.

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Tuesday, 11 July 2023

See How Much Rain Fell in the Northeast


By Judson Jones and Lazaro Gamio from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZlDh0yg

Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.

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Sunday, 9 July 2023

Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up

Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks.

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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Heavy Rains Set Off Flash Flooding in Wide Sections of New York


By Eduardo Medina and Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT New York https://ift.tt/iUJbmQn

Man Is Charged With Murder in Random Scooter Shooting Spree


By Chelsia Rose Marcius, Maria Cramer and Nate Schweber from NYT New York https://ift.tt/DWR7s5M

Overdue Book Is Returned to a Library After Nearly 120 Years


By Orlando Mayorquin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kFzDYdh