Tuesday, February 28, 2023

US Marshals Service target of 'major' cyber-attack

The security breach at the federal law enforcement agency was categorised as a "major incident".

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China Moves to Erase the Vestiges of ‘Zero Covid’ to Deter Dissent


By BY NICOLE HONG AND ZIXU WANG from NYT World https://ift.tt/mP21eoU

John Sayles Delivers Epic Battles and Travels in a New Novel


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Amritpal Singh: The self-styled preacher raising fears in India's Punjab

Amritpal Singh rose to national attention after his supporters stormed a police station last week.

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Monday, February 27, 2023

Russians around the world find ways to protest Putin’s war.


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Cocaine worth $330m found in Ecuador banana shipment

Police in Ecuador found 8.8 tonnes of cocaine destined for Belgium in the port of Guayaquil.

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Why Election Denialism Might Cost Fox News $1.6 Billion


By BY MICHAEL BARBARO, RIKKI NOVETSKY, ALEX STERN, STELLA TAN, CARLOS PRIETO, MARC GEORGES, MARION LOZANO AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/CaZTQHU

Settlers rampage in West Bank villages after Israelis killed

Israeli settlers burn Palestinian homes and cars in several villages after two settlers are shot dead.

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G.O.P. Donors in New York Await a Parade of Presidential Hopefuls


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Nigeria election 2023: More results arriving

The first of Nigeria's 36 states announces results, with more expected on Monday morning.

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Sunday, February 26, 2023

Child Labor Today


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California storm brings flooding and leaves thousands without power

Mass power outages, flooding and the closures of motorways and beaches are reported in California.

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Los mejores restaurantes deberían ser los que tienen buenas culturas de trabajo


By BY ROBYN TSE from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/bZf4dyA

Russian Artillery Strikes Reported in Ukraine’s East and South


By BY MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG from NYT World https://ift.tt/fGpF0tu

Quotation of the Day: In California Town, Floods Destroy Farmworkers’ Hard-Won Idyll


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Italy shipwreck: Dozens of migrants killed in Calabria shipwreck

A boat reportedly carrying 100 people broke apart while trying to land at a seaside resort.

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Thousands of tattooed inmates pictured in El Salvador mega-prison

Suspected gang members are pictured in a huge new jail, part of El Salvador's "war on crime".

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War in Ukraine Deepens Divide Among Major Economies at G20 Gathering


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A couple signed up to help the war effort, and died in combat they never expected to see.


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The war deepens a divide among G20 nations at their gathering in India.


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NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

A No 10 source describes negotiations as "positive" and talks are set to continue over the weekend.

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Friday, February 24, 2023

México frente a un desafío electoral


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Zelensky on Ukraine's 'year of invincibility'

The Ukrainian president addresses his people one year on from the start of the Russian invasion.

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Germany’s Scholz highlights how his country has changed since the war started.


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Ukraine war: The real reason for China's charm offensive over Ukraine and Russia

The West may come away unimpressed - but convincing them was never likely the main goal for Beijing.

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The Fury-Paul Fight: YouTube Boxing Meets Saudi Money


By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/teWZ8NK

Kenyan man freed on appeal over murder-kidnap

A man walks free after 11 years, amid concerns about a Met detective's role in his conviction in Kenya.

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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Swedish police chief Mats Lofving found dead after inquiry

Mats Lofving's death came after an inquiry found a conflict of interest involving a relationship with a top official.

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Vocabulary in Context: Snarl, You’re on Candid Camera


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Oscars 2023: Crisis team in place for ceremony, after the Will Smith slap

The unit has "run many scenarios" in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's show.

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‘Star Trek: Picard,’ Season 3, Episode 2: Another Next Generation


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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

What We Saw at London Fashion Week


By BY ELIZABETH PATON from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3A2VjtZ

U.K. Court Upholds Ruling Stripping Shamima Begum’s Citizenship


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Teacher stabbed to death by pupil in France: reports

A teacher has been fatally stabbed in a school in south-west France, local media reports.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dismiss South Park lawsuit rumour

A spokesperson for the royal couple reportedly said claims of a lawsuit are "totally baseless" and "boring".

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Fight or Make Nice? Two Books Consider How to Listen and Be Heard.


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How Ukraine's children are coping, one year on

As the first anniversary of Russia's invasion nears, Newsround reporter Ricky Boleto spent a week in Ukraine to talk to children about the impact the conflict is having on them.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

SoftGrid: The Indian tech firm forcing staff to go home on time

Employees at SoftGrid Computers get a notification to log off, 10 minutes before their shift ends.

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Biden’s Promises on Social Security and Medicare Have No Basis in Reality


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Millions Across U.S. Brace for Coast-to-Coast Winter Storm


By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tcTbL6i

Spain officials quit over trains that were made too wide for tunnels

The botched order was for commuter trains due to operate in two mountainous northern regions.

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An Extraordinary Memoir of a Black American Boyhood


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Monday, February 20, 2023

Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party

Robert Mugabe Junior has not yet commented on the allegations he damaged property worth $12,000.

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Review: ‘Die Monosau’ Revives Chaotic Energy in Berlin


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Biden says his visit is to demonstrate ‘unwavering commitment’ as the war’s anniversary approaches.


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Air-raid sirens punctuate Biden’s walk in downtown Kyiv.


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Leiji Matsumoto, legendary manga creator, dies aged 85

The creator was known for his epic space sagas Galaxy Express 999 and Space Battleship Yamato.

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Damson Idris Was Raised on ‘Def Comedy Jam’ and Bagel King


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Sunday, February 19, 2023

Italy Cathedral


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Jeff Koons: Visitor breaks iconic balloon dog sculpture in Miami

The iconic Balloon Dog was knocked to the ground by an art collector in Miami.

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Zelensky Welcomes Pledges to Hold Russia Accountable for Crimes


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North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island.

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Was This Washington Portrait Really by Charles Peale? Experts Took a Look


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Saturday, February 18, 2023

Kamala Harris says Moscow committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine.


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Manchester United takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos confirm bid

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm Ineos confirm their bid for Manchester United.

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The Return of ‘Party Down’


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N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation

Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills.

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China’s Balloons Draw Attention to an Overlooked Canada-U.S. Partnership


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Can My Neighbor Point a Video Doorbell at My Apartment Door?


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Friday, February 17, 2023

Todos los caminos llevan a México


By BY ELDA CANTÚ from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/eICuQ5Z

EDF: French energy giant posts worst-ever results

The €17.9bn (£16bn) loss is being blamed on capped prices as well as repairs to power stations.

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The Streets Were Drenched With Gold


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Germany: Flights cancelled as strikes wipe out air travel

More than 2,300 flights, affecting 300,000 passengers, have been cancelled across Germany.

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How Involved Are Your Parents in Your Life?


By BY JEREMY ENGLE from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/Tr0GhMB

Turkey earthquake: The warnings at the luxury apartments that turned to dust

Concerns were raised at the flats in Gaziantep, where 136 people died last week - the BBC has found.

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

‘This Is a Secret’


By BY DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/A64ulSX

MC Stan wins Bigg Boss: Indian rap royalty finds new home on reality TV

MC Stan, who grew up in a slum, now has millions of fans after winning reality show Bigg Boss.

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Divided Views of Sturgeon Among Scots Reflect Wider Political Schism


By BY MEGAN SPECIA from NYT World https://ift.tt/tJq65XN

The Retail C.E.O. Pipeline Is Running Dry


By BY JORDYN HOLMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/fHXRita

Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes

One of the three old banknotes will be reintroduced following angry protests around the country.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Thousands of Syrian refugees in Turkey rush to a border crossing to return home.


By BY RAJA ABDULRAHIM AND NICOLE TUNG from NYT World https://ift.tt/JS6iIBP

Chagos Islands: UK should pay reparations, says Human Rights Watch

A rights group criticises the UK after people were evicted from the British territory in the 1960s.

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Here are the latest developments.


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Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko jailed for highlighting Mariupol killings

Maria Ponomarenko faces six years for detailing Russia's deadly attack on a theatre in Ukraine.

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Yotam Ottolenghi’s Secret to Great Sheet-Pan Chicken


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Michigan State University attacker lied about gun in room, dad says

The troubled suspect was banned from carrying a weapon, but used to fire a gun in their backyard, his father says.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

‘Jethica’ Review: Slow Stalker


By BY JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/GmYubHx

A balloon and 3 U.F.O.s


By BY GERMAN LOPEZ from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/7z0AciB

The mass shooting places Michigan State back in an uncomfortable national spotlight.


By BY TIFFANY MAY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TsS6WjI

How has China reacted to the balloon saga?

From complaints to fevered speculation, responses from Chinese officials and netizens have shifted.

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A Performance Artist Pushes the Boundaries of Drag


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Michigan State University: People flee as police run towards building

At least three people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University.

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Jessica Ramos Will Run for Mayor Against Eric Adams

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