Thursday, June 30, 2022

An Instagram hot spot becomes a display of loyalty to the mainland.


By BY TIFFANY MAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/OmzjDNL

Patrice Lumumba: DR Congo buries tooth of independence hero

The tooth is all that remains of the murdered independence leader whose body was dissolved in acid.

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I’m a New York City Liberal, and I Want a Gun


By BY LAURA E. ADKINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Qklvo1E

President Xi in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the former British colony was returned to Beijing's rule.

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A Sculptor Takes His Craft to the Skies


By BY BRENNA M. CASEY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/jFeEGUP

Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values".

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Ernst & Young to Pay $100 Million Fine After Auditors Cheated on Exams


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

Kremenchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside.

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Biden speaks with Erdogan before a NATO summit.


By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/HRlYvqD

Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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101-Year-Old Ex-Guard at Nazi Camp Is Convicted by German Court


By BY CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE from NYT World https://ift.tt/fNlTuBE

Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard.

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached.

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Children in Latin America experienced the greatest loss of learning during the pandemic, reports show.


By BY ANA LANKES from NYT World https://ift.tt/W0LpQBG

Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk.

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In Florida, California and Beyond: Both Sides Mobilize Over Abortion


By BY KATE ZERNIKE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jHZMey6

'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of,

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Sunday, June 26, 2022

Roe v Wade reaction: Chaos at abortion protest in South Carolina

In South Carolina, six people are arrested at an event full of pro-choice and anti-abortion activists.

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The Sunday Read: ‘How Houston Moved 25,000 People From the Streets Into Homes of Their Own’


By BY MICHAEL KIMMELMAN, LUCY TOMPKINS, JACK D’ISIDORO, AARON ESPOSITO, JOHN WOO AND DAN FARRELL from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/6zwZRDy

Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

All but two of 165 people who were aboard a blazing ferry are rescued in the central Philippines.

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America the Merciless


By BY PAMELA PAUL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/D1oBJbf

Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones.

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Vacationing 101 for Those Who Have Forgotten How


By BY JENNI AVINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/pZrqyi8

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Abortion access is shifting rapidly one day after the overturning of Roe.


By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/yFnHE7c

How to Discipline a Rogue Supreme Court


By BY JAMELLE BOUIE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/S3Nqcr0

For a Kyiv techno collective, ‘now everything is about politics.’


By BY TOM FABER from NYT World https://ift.tt/Ae3Ky8R

Businesses Are Bracing for the Political and Social Fight Post-Roe


By BY EPHRAT LIVNI, LAUREN HIRSCH AND JENNY GROSS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/gfzU3kW

Libya


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The End of Roe


By BY IAN PRASAD PHILBRICK from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/l4K3Iru

An N.F.L. Rookie’s Back-up Plan: A Track World Championship


By BY KRIS RHIM from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/w7J8uG4

Friday, June 24, 2022

A New Status Quo


By BY IAN PRASAD PHILBRICK AND MATTHEW CULLEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/fBaws9o

‘I’ve Never Seen a Flood Like This’: Bangladesh Reels from Heavy Rains


By BY SAIF HASNAT AND MIKE IVES from NYT World https://ift.tt/ekAuQ3a

Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May.

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Does Keeping Jurors Unbiased Mean Keeping Everyone Else Quiet?


By BY YAN ZHUANG from NYT World https://ift.tt/U0KEZuA

Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out.

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Does Keeping Jurors Unbiased Mean Keeping Everyone Else Quiet?


By BY YAN ZHUANG from NYT World https://ift.tt/yKNIA08

Thursday, June 23, 2022

‘Tendría el mayor impacto en la salud pública’: la FDA podría exigir la disminución de la nicotina en los cigarrillos


By BY CHRISTINA JEWETT AND ANDREW JACOBS from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/fokL7aw

He Helped Arthur Ashe With His Backhand but Never Had a Lesson Himself


By BY ALYSON KRUEGER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/toAbDNX

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year.

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Cost of Owning a Home Surges Above the Cost of Renting One


By BY GREGORY SCHMIDT from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/IwMkHdP

Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country has triggered the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after drop in Russia supplies.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022


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White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.

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Inside the Push to Diversify the Book Business


By BY MARCELA VALDES from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/pdz1HRV

Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York

It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles on the US city's streets.

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Living In ... East Williamsburg, Brooklyn


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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China.

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Will Kathy Hochul’s Low-Key Primary Come at a Cost? Allies Fear Yes.


By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/s1WUG2t

Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador.

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How Bad Are the Germs in Public Restrooms, Really?


By BY ALICE CALLAHAN from NYT Well https://ift.tt/4cZdvWf

Kaliningrad: Row erupts over goods blocked from entering Russian territory

Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to the Russian territory of Kaliningrad over EU sanctions.

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Ungovernable? France takes stock after Macron loses majority

The French government seeks to avoid political paralysis after losing its parliamentary majority.

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Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

The ruling is a setback for activists hoping the government will change the country’s marriage law.

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Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez: A new era for Colombia

Victory for Gustavo Petro and running mate Francia Márquez puts the country on a new political path.

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Criptomonedas, Rolex, tenis de lujo: el temor de perderse de la moda ha impulsado la economía


By BY FARHAD MANJOO from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/saNGxu0

Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies.

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Zelensky warns that Russia will escalate hostilities this week, ahead of a key E.U. decision.


By BY AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://ift.tt/xXke3V8

Saturday, June 18, 2022

The battlefield: A kaleidoscope of death.


By BY THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF from NYT World https://ift.tt/ucpEArL

Help! It’s Been More Than 2 Years and I Still Don’t Have the Refund


By BY SETH KUGEL from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/DdZwYSt

The Existential Crossroads of Bathing Suit Shopping


By BY STELLA BUGBEE AND INDYA BROWN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/PZgXnrW

Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe.

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A Chinese Telescope Did Not Find an Alien Signal. The Search Continues.


By BY DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://ift.tt/rt5L1nd

Friday, June 17, 2022

Nigeria's Owo church massacre: Who are the victims?

Remembering some of the 40 people killed in an attack on a church which shocked Nigeria.

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¿El próximo presidente de Colombia está listo para enfrentar la violencia?


By BY ELIZABETH DICKINSON from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/m8zrHeZ

WTO agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing

The World Trade Organization announces a raft of agreements after five days of negotiations.

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Colombia pronto tendrá su primera vicepresidenta negra. ¿Será ella?


By BY GENEVIEVE GLATSKY from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/1IqovMQ

Julian Assange can be extradited, says UK home secretary

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition to the US is approved by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Australian man uses forklift to trap would-be thief in car

Footage from Australia shows the woman stuck in a car suspended above the ground before she is arrested.

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The leaders visit Irpin, a site of atrocities during the war.


By BY AURELIEN BREEDEN AND ERIKA SOLOMON from NYT World https://ift.tt/D1MSzIP

Kevin Spacey, Accused of Sexual Assault, Appears in British Court


By BY ALEX MARSHALL from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/eMHUVDA

US-led coalition capture senior IS leader in north Syria raid

Troops were dropped by helicopters and left minutes later with the man, reports say.

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Democrats Need to Understand the Real Message San Francisco Sent


By BY GIL DURAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/62CW5Hu

Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

A Medical Frontier


By BY EMILY BAZELON from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/zi2dVyG

Hot coal walk leaves 25 injured in Switzerland

The group suffered burns after walking over a bed of coals as part of a team building exercise.

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The Claws of a Bear Market


By BY MICHAEL BARBARO, RACHELLE BONJA, MOOJ ZADIE, ERIC KRUPKE, MICHAEL SIMON JOHNSON, MARC GEORGES, MIKE BENOIST, ROWAN NIEMISTO AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/wEMCkYd

¿Qué es el síndrome de Ramsay Hunt?


By BY DANI BLUM from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/BzpLJMS

Jessica Ramos Will Run for Mayor Against Eric Adams

By Emma G. Fitzsimmons from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Ha5SgBf