Monday, 31 January 2022

Sunday, 30 January 2022

U.S. Forces Return to Combat as Allies Struggle to Subdue ISIS Fighters


By BY JANE ARRAF AND SANGAR KHALEEL from NYT World https://ift.tt/JYp3eG9rx

¿Estamos viviendo en una simulación?


By BY FARHAD MANJOO from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/o3mIBpw8K

Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict.

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Rolling With Wee Man, and His Fans


By BY CAITY WEAVER from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/Dn81O9Urw

Gary Mavin: Wife's shock at poor care before suicide death

Lea Mavin says it was shocking to hear a doctor thought her husband was feigning symptoms.

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Guns, Race, Abortion: Jennifer Haigh’s New Novel Humanizes Hot-Button Topics


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Saturday, 29 January 2022

Ashley Cole: Man arrested over alleged racist abuse

The incident was reported to police during the FA Cup match between Swindon and Manchester City.

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Joe Biden and Peter Doocy Is the Rivalry Everyone Can Love


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Ashleigh Barty wins Australian Open

Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title.

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Like Riding a Tilt-a-Whirl Manned by a Sadist


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Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks

The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather.

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Otherworldly Beauty at Paris Couture Week


By BY JESSICA TESTA from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/3KTvPWZ

Friday, 28 January 2022

Two Simple Tricks That Help Owls Stay in Their New Homes


By BY MATT KAPLAN from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3ILAnNm

The Battle for the World’s Most Powerful Cyberweapon


By BY RONEN BERGMAN AND MARK MAZZETTI from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3IK3zEb

Will There Be Mardi Gras?


By BY DEBRA KAMIN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3rVy0AF

How Prabal Gurung Plans to Fall in Love This Year


By BY RUTH LA FERLA from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3u7HRWF

Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin's geopolitical jigsaw

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine.

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Bankers' rate 'rigging' not criminal, says US

The decision by a US appeals court directly contradicts a British court ruling on the cases.

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Haringey: Man in court accused of Jewish hate crime attack

Two men were attacked as they were locking up their shop in Haringey, north London, on Wednesday.

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Thursday, 27 January 2022

Holocaust survivor: 'Those chosen to live got a number on their arm'

Arek Hersh speaks about his experience of arriving at Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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Russia and Other Petrostates Will Still Exert Muscle in the Clean Energy Shift


By BY MEGHAN L. O’SULLIVAN AND JASON BORDOFF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3u8Hj2P

'I had to pay for Tourette's diagnosis'

Edie Pilkington, 16, says it was a relief to have the condition confirmed by a private consultant.

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Obituary: Barry Cryer

He provided the words for many of Britain's top comedy acts and was on the stage and airwaves himself.

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Judge John Hodgman on the Inefficient Goodbye Kiss


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Pet cat missing for 11 years reunited with owners

Fergus was found in Aberdeen earlier this month after going missing in Moray in 2010.

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Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Holiday bookings jump as Covid travel tests axed

Jet2 says bookings increased by 30% after it was announced test rules would be relaxed.

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Fed’s Policy Pivot May Prove Late and Abrupt, Critics Fret


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Royal Mail to cut jobs amid ongoing postal delays

The move comes as the firm struggles to make deliveries in part due to Covid-related absences.

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Cannabis Events Come Out of Hiding in New York City


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Crossrail: A first journey on London’s new line

The Elizabeth line will run under central London.

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Sunday, 23 January 2022

The controversial Irish force sent to police Palestine

The disbandment of the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1922 led hundreds of ex-members to go overseas.

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Homes That Sold for Around $1.4 Million


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Stretford stabbing: Four murder arrests after boy, 16, dies

The teenager was found with stab wounds and died shortly after being taken to hospital, police say.

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A Legacy Lives On in Brooklyn


By BY SARAH DIAMOND from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/3KEiSQz

Weike Wang’s Antisocial Novel, ‘Joan Is Okay’


By BY DEESHA PHILYAW from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3FT6ubS

Mystery book sculptures to be auctioned in Edinburgh

Five paper creations by an anonymous artist are to be sold to raise funds for the Scottish Book Trust.

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Saturday, 22 January 2022

I Watched the Building of an Olympic Venue


By BY KEITH BRADSHER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3Ksp26t

Man in court charged with murder of Freda Walker, 86

Freda Walker died at her home in Derbyshire and her husband Ken is in a critical condition.

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3 Things to Know About Résumés


By BY GRAY BELTRAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3qRpIKX

Inflation rate: How it affects you, beer and bacon sandwiches

A beginners' guide to inflation rates and what it means to you and your night out.

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Robot vacuum cleaner escapes from Cambridge Travelodge

The automated vacuum device ignores a hotel door's threshold and makes a break for freedom.

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The roller-skating group tackling loneliness

Skate Social Belfast regularly meets at well-known city landmarks, including Titanic Belfast.

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Friday, 21 January 2022

Meet the woman who tells us to mind the gap

Ever wondered whose voice you're hearing when you're getting on the London Tube?

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One Opera Opening Would Make Any Composer Happy. He Has Two.


By BY ELISABETH VINCENTELLI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3AmuSRX

Fats Timbo: 'I thought I was cursed'

Influencer opens up about overcoming bullying and insecurity.

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Vaccine Hesitancy Comes for Pet Parents


By BY JULIE HALPERT from NYT Well https://ift.tt/33Ba2Cs

The shy man behind the hard-rocking extrovert

The singer who popularised a melodramatic bombastic style of rock music.

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Thursday, 20 January 2022

Bragg’s Policy Shift Causes Furor, Though Few Cases Would Be Affected


By BY JONAH E. BROMWICH AND TROY CLOSSON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3fEkcF5

‘And Just Like That’ Episode 8 Recap: ‘Giant Feelings’


By BY ALI TRACHTA from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/35150Q1

Douglas makes Team GB history as first female summer and winter Olympian

Montell Douglas will become the first female British athlete to compete at both the summer and winter Olympic Games after being named in the Team GB bobsleigh squad for Beijing.

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Australian Open: Andy Murray opponent Taro Daniel almost hits umpire with wild return

Watch as Andy Murray's opponent Taro Daniel hits a wild return that skims the back of the chair umpire during their second round match at the Australian Open.

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The Plans for the World’s Next Largest City Are Incomplete


By BY SARIKA BANSAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/3rxFCsL

NBA: Watch Joel Embiid's best plays for Philadelphia 76ers

Watch Joel Embiid's best plays as he matches his career-high score of 50 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 123-110 victory over the Orlando Magic.

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Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Conservative MPs moving against Boris Johnson are 'like a jilted lover', says MP

Boris Johnson faces a loss of faith among newer MPs - but the PM's supporters insist he can survive.

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s Bid for a New Trial Faces a Major Hurdle


By BY BENJAMIN WEISER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3rA5qVr

Radar satellite's stunning map of UK and Ireland

For some technologies there are never any clouds to spoil the view.

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After Omicron, This Pandemic Will Be Different


By BY WILLIAM HANAGE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3FGb2m2

The women facing rape threats and abuses on Clubhouse

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government.

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Tuesday, 18 January 2022

What Fictional House Would You Want to Stay In?


By BY RACHEL MANLEY from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3FH2ZVQ

What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?

The cost of living is at its highest rate for 10 years and is expected to increase further.

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In a Virus-Stricken Future, Humanity Endures Amid the Grief


By BY LINCOLN MICHEL from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3qBoXW0

Uncapped Barbeary named in England Six Nations squad

In-form Wasps back row Alfie Barbeary is one of six uncapped players in England's 36-man Six Nations squad.

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A PM who lied to Parliament would normally quit - Raab

The deputy PM backs his leader after Boris Johnson is accused of lying to Parliament over a No 10 garden party.

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Monday, 17 January 2022

Gracie Spinks death: Parents to take Gracie's Law petition to MPs

Gracie Spinks, 23, is thought to have been killed by a former colleague who stalked her.

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ScotWind offshore auction raises £700m

Crown Estate Scotland said 17 projects have been chosen in the first seabed leasing round in a decade.

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The Too-Short Evolution of Mac Miller


By BY DAVE KIM from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3GwBnnE

Boris Johnson not in danger over parties, says Nadhim Zahawi

As MPs return to Westminster, the education secretary denies an operation to save the PM is in place.

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A Record Virus Surge in the Philippines, but Doctors Are Hopeful


By BY SUI-LEE WEE AND CAMILLE ELEMIA from NYT World https://ift.tt/34ZaL0L

Channel migrants: Military set to take over English Channel operations

The change would free up Home Office officials to focus on asylum reforms, a government source says.

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Sunday, 16 January 2022

The Ashes: Alex Carey takes brilliant catch to remove Chris Woakes

Watch as wicketkeeper Alex Carey takes a "brilliant" one-handed catch to remove Chris Woakes for five as Australia close in on victory in the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart.

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Suddenly, a vacuum at the top of the Australian Open.


By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3A0Q681

The Ashes: 'A huge step towards victory' - Ben Stokes falls for five

Australia take a "huge step towards victory" as they claim the wicket of Ben Stokes for just five leaving England on 92-4 needing 271 to win the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart.

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Nos urgen nuevos ideales de masculinidad


By BY JONATHAN MALESIC from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/3GzRqBe

The Ashes: 'He's done it again!' - Cameron Green claims wicket of Zak Crawley

Cameron Green claims his third wicket of the innings as he has Zak Crawley caught behind to leave England on 83-3 needing 271 to win the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart.

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Saturday, 15 January 2022

Is Interning for an Influencer Worth It?


By BY JENNIFER MILLER from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3ntyxs7

England collapse again as Australia take charge of final Ashes Test

England's batting again crumples before Australia lost late wickets on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart.

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The Uncertain Fate of a London Neighborhood


By BY AINA J. KHAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/33HXyZK

The Ashes: Ollie Pope takes 'flying' catch to remove David Warner for a duck

Watch as Ollie Pope dives full length to take a stunning "flying" catch to remove Australia's David Warner for a duck on the second day of the final Test of the Ashes in Hobart.

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Covid in Wales: Rules easing welcomed by sports clubs

Up to 500 people are allowed to attend outdoor events from Saturday as Wales' Covid rules ease.

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Friday, 14 January 2022

Head century punishes sloppy England in final Ashes Test

England's sloppy performance is punished by a swashbuckling century from Australia's Travis Head on day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart.

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Melania Trump vende sus recuerdos en la Casa Blanca, un NFT a la vez


By BY VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/3FEMOsp

Prince Andrew accuser welcomes decision to let legal case continue

The Duke of York faces a US civil action over claims he sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre in 2001.

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Channel migrants: Thirty rescued as man dies off French coast

The man fell overboard from a migrant boat in what is thought to be the first fatality this year.

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‘I Was Not Whole’: Why a Grandfather Went Back to College


By BY GINIA BELLAFANTE from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3tvWjHJ

The Ashes: Travis Head dismissed seconds after reaching century

Chris Woakes claims the wicket of Travis Head moments after the Australian celebrates his century on day one of the fifth Ashes Test.

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Thursday, 13 January 2022

Boris Johnson: Ministers rally round PM as he faces calls to quit

Boris Johnson is under pressure to go after admitting attending a drinks party during lockdown.

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6m people on hospital waiting lists in England

Record numbers waiting for routine care - with one in 20 waiting over a year, NHS data shows.

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Ovo Energy tells staff it will cut a quarter of its workforce

The country's third largest energy provider is making cuts related its acquisition of SSE in 2019.

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Rust: Armourer on Alec Baldwin film sues prop supplier over ammunition supply

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed seeks unspecified damages from ammunition supplier Seth Kenney and his company.

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Tullamore killing was 'truly shocking crime' - Irish Justice Minister

A man in his 40s has been arrested after the killing in Tullamore on Wednesday afternoon.

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Christmas sales soar for Marks & Spencer and Tesco

M&S's food business records its best-ever festive sales while Tesco boasted of 'exceptional' demand.

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‘And Just Like That’ Recap, Episode 7: Back on the Scene


By BY ALI TRACHTA from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3zVXy40

Next cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate

The retailer changes its sick pay rules as employers face soaring absences due to Omicron.

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New Best Sellers Run the Gamut From Escapist to Galvanizing


By BY ELISABETH EGAN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3zS5QtY

Weekly Health Quiz: Cravings, Body Fat and the 'Vampire Hormone'


By BY TOBY BILANOW from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3FnWDKU

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

Bridget Finn Takes the Helm of Miami’s Big-League Art Fair

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