When Stephen Sondheim Transformed Theater, and Theatergoers, Forever

By Emma Brockes from NYT Books https://ift.tt/GWFCQsu

She Was Scratching Her Arms Raw. Would Anything Stop This Itch?

By Lisa Sanders, M.D. from NYT Well https://ift.tt/OTU0P3i

Chad cuts military agreement with France

The Central African nation cites "sovereignty" as it ends a years-long deal with its former colonial ruler.

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In Finland, Jewelry Tells the Stories of Immigrant Women

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Why Russia's Africa propaganda warrior was sent home

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

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Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base

A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.

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Moths Were Destroying My Clothes. Tiny Parasitic Wasps Saved Them.

By Sarah Leonard from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/fndySce

Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

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Can Tisch Put Her Stamp on the N.Y.P.D.?

By James Barron from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Ecnteyj

Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes

It is one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in Lebanon in September.

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Reading, With Extra Cheese: Remembering Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’

By Sarah Bahr from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/9VYt4vN

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.

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Hezbollah Believed to Be Using Copy of Israeli Missile Against Israel

By Lara Jakes and Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://ift.tt/TDmZ0hW

The Surprising Impact of North Carolina’s New Voter ID Law

By Michael Wines from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RCcnEut

Kate Nash says OnlyFans will earn more than tour

The singer is selling photos of her bottom on the platform because "touring makes losses not profits".

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Trump Gained 95,000 Votes in New York City. Democrats Lost Half a Million.

By Keith Collins, Zach Levitt, Malika Khurana and Nicholas Fandos from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/H75U0uG

Satellite images show Russia giving N Korea oil, breaking sanctions

Satellite image analysis shows several North Korean tankers visiting Russia dozens of times since March.

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Rain, Finally. But We Need a Lot More.

By James Barron from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3dzMiOa

What Trump’s Re-election Could Mean for Animals

By Emily Anthes and Catrin Einhorn from NYT Science https://ift.tt/MO0DaV9

I Liked New York as a Tourist. I Fell In Love With It as a Tour Guide.

By Eleanor Cummins from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/mRSghuC

Russia vows 'tangible' response if US missiles used against its territory

US approval for Ukraine to strike inside Russia is a key move in the war as it reaches its 1,000th day.

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Millennial Pregnancy Gets Its Demi Moore Moment

By Amanda Hess from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/CpIWO0t

Why Trump’s Space for Deal-Making in the Middle East Has Shrunk

By Mark Mazzetti from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jgFVvOz

Young Gazans Reach Global Audiences With Videos of Everyday Life in War

By Isabella Kwai and Bilal Shbair from NYT World https://ift.tt/rx8EKdh

United by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendas

This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.

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Chuck Hagel: The Risk of Dragging Politics into the Military

By Chuck Hagel from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/MntUO1o

You Know What You Need? A Fried Chicken Thanksgiving.

By Sohla El-Waylly from NYT Food https://ift.tt/Ov5ymSG

Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament

Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on.

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Crypto Industry Lobbies Trump and His Allies to Capitalize on Election Wins

By David Yaffe-Bellany, Theodore Schleifer and Erin Griffith from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/cgYZDnQ

Where on Earth Are We Going? This Geographer’s Not Sure.

By Ian Volner from NYT Books https://ift.tt/HUSzfce

World's longest detained journalist wins rights prize

Dawit Isaak has been held without trial in an Eritrean prison for 23 years.

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The Jazz-Metal Trio PainKiller’s Classic Lineup Revs Up Again

By Hank Shteamer from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/hIU9Pqa

Emergency official ordered storm crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

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Joan Didion and Eve Babitz: Contemporaries, Peers, Rivals — and Soul Mates?

By Marisa Meltzer from NYT Books https://ift.tt/K82bEHL

Music stars sing praises of team sweeping Ghana clean

Known as Buz Stop Boys, the group's leader says they want "a cleaner, healthier, and prouder Ghana".

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Do Co-op Board Members Have to Live in the Building?

By Jill Terreri Ramos from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/hHtRpux

What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

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The Big 3 Have Faded. Who Will Dominate Next?

By Cindy Shmerler from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/tPoU1Sg

Where Does This Leave Democrats?

By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/GTEzRh9

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

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Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind

He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.

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$3.5 Million Homes in California

By Angela Serratore from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/f2loazT

This Overlooked Michigan County Gets the Political Spotlight Every 4 Years

By Mitch Smith from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1Q2yiV8

From courtroom to candidate: What Harris's years as a prosecutor tell us about her

She dealt with grisly murder cases and then became the state attorney general - the Democratic candidate's California career offers clues about how she might govern.

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The Connections Companion No. 511

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Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Dutch gallery heist

Two works in the Reigning Queens series were taken, according to the gallery's owner.

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Election Uncertainty Looms Over Hiring

By Danielle Kaye from NYT Business https://ift.tt/4rkX6Lu

Valencia floods: 'There is just mud everywhere'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

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