Friday, September 29, 2023

Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji

Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.

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Nicaragua, Ortega y la piñata


By Sabrina Duque from NYT En español https://ift.tt/WFOmnNk

Most National Parks Will Close in a Shutdown, Federal Officials Say


By Jack Healy from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aHDNA3r

Why the Government Is About to Shut Down


By Michael Barbaro, Mary Wilson, Eric Krupke, Rachel Quester, Brendan Klinkenberg, Marion Lozano and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/loXNOTx

All Gas, No Brakes in A.I. + Metaverse Update + Lessons From a ‘Prompt Engineer’


By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Davis Land, Rachel Cohn, Jen Poyant, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano, Sophia Lanman and Rowan Niemisto from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/3IZmM6A

Today’s Top News: The Specter of a Government Shutdown, and More


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Gulnara Karimova: Swiss say Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter ran huge crime network

Switzerland seizes $857m of assets as the daughter of Uzbekistan's ex-leader is charged with fraud.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

‘Dancing in the Dust’ Review: Marriage, Money and Morals


By Ben Kenigsberg from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/HDliz4t

What to Know About the 2023 Nobel Prizes


By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT World https://ift.tt/EN8dQzu

A Government Shutdown Looms


By David Leonhardt and Ian Prasad Philbrick from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/JmB8iSZ

Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe

Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.

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Today’s Top News: Key Takeaways From the G.O.P. Debate, and More


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Travis King arrives back on US soil from North Korea

The American soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Ruling Against Trump Cuts to the Heart of His Identity


By Maggie Haberman and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3Uh20Tg

Did Hollywood Writers Get Their Happy Ending?


By Sabrina Tavernise, Shannon Lin, Summer Thomad, Sydney Harper, Rachelle Bonja, M.J. Davis Lin, Michael Barbaro, Marion Lozano, Will Reid and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/iyRCdFe

Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital

The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey.

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A Stunningly Sudden End to a Long, Bloody Conflict in the Caucasus


By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/8puvUFB

Today’s Top News: Biden Joins Autoworkers on Picket Line, and More


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How Much Do You Know About Albania?


By Compiled by Michael Gonchar from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/s0ND4zJ

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Fiebre del oro


By Elda Cantú from NYT En español https://ift.tt/mWhv9bB

The Failure of Progressive Movements


By David Leonhardt from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/zOUFnmW

Manhunt for gang boss who controlled luxury jail in Venezuela

Héctor Guerrero Flores escaped shortly before the jail which he controlled was raided by police.

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Depleted Uranium Shells Could Help Ukraine. Critics Say It’s Not Worth the Risk.


By Gaya Gupta from NYT World https://ift.tt/YJ1gwrp

Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43

She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Villarrica volcano: Chile raises alert level as activity increases

Villarrica is one of South America's most active volcanoes and last erupted in 2015.

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Amazon Bulks Up in A.I. by Investing Up to $4 Billion in Start-Up Anthropic


By Adam Satariano from NYT Business https://ift.tt/9AqwjVp

An Unexpected Battle Over Banning Caste Discrimination


By Michael Barbaro, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Stella Tan, Diana Nguyen, Shannon Lin, Patricia Willens, Marc Georges, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/nrfDo9X

To Truly Understand the Climate Crisis, Ask the Animals


By Adam Nicolson from NYT Books https://ift.tt/Q4zkKuj

Today’s Top News: White House Issues Shutdown Warning, and More


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Studios and Writers Reached a Deal. Here’s What Happens Next.


By Yan Zhuang from NYT Business https://ift.tt/nHaglKA

Thailand: Man charged with beating his three children to death

Police suspect the man also killed two more of his children from a previous marriage.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Coco Gauff Had a Moment. Those of Us Watching Nearly Ruined It.


By Rowan Ricardo Phillips from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/H1fxSgZ

Between Bites of Steak, Pledging to End World Hunger


By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/QzJtGTV

The Grand Museums of the World Are Broken. Here’s How to Fix Them.


By Jason Felch from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Fo6qsSQ

Go With the Flow, Joe!


By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/B4O9YWU

The Aging of America: Facing the Challenges


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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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Three Neighbors of Ukraine Ban Its Grain as E.U. Restrictions Expire


By Mike Ives from NYT World https://ift.tt/nUhAf2e

Friday, September 15, 2023

In Libya, a Grim Struggle to Bury the Dead From Devastating Floods


By Aaron Boxerman from NYT World https://ift.tt/o1vDmBf

Automakers have earned big profits this year.


By Santul Nerkar from NYT Business https://ift.tt/ofU7kHV

Greta Thunberg charged after blocking Sweden oil port for second time

The climate activist refused to end the protest, hours after being convicted of a similar offence.

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Here’s the latest on the auto strike.


By Jack Ewing from NYT Business https://ift.tt/6tZK4fC

Moment puma cub found and rescued by police

Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000.

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Jessica Ramos Will Run for Mayor Against Eric Adams

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