Monday, 28 February 2022

Putin Is Spinning the Globe Faster and Faster


By BY GAIL COLLINS AND BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/EstVwm1

London Breed and the Return of Tough-on-Crime Democrats


By BY MICHAEL JAVEN FORTNER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/ohpmfiN

Three Bedrooms, Two Roommates and a Patch of Dirt


By BY MARIAN BULL from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/rcTaW0H

Ukrainian sailor in Majorca tried to sink yacht of Russian boss

The man told a judge in Majorca that he had wanted to retaliate for the invasion of Ukraine.

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Harvey Fierstein Sings the Song of Himself in ‘I Was Better Last Night’


By BY ALEXANDRA JACOBS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/tAqrbm8

Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border.

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Sunday, 27 February 2022

Homes That Sold for Around $1.5 Million


By BY C. J. HUGHES from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/YrzpEdR

Corporations Raise Prices as Consumers Spend ‘With a Vengeance’


By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT Business https://ift.tt/o0Lbnka

When Her Husband Said He Wanted to Die, Amy Bloom Listened


By BY ELISABETH EGAN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/8VgLSMI

‘Women Ultrarunners Age Like Fine Wine’


By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/4aRX7g9

How to Report With Care on Disability


By BY AMANDA MORRIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WPNs9yx

Why the Chinese Internet Is Cheering Russia’s Invasion


By BY LI YUAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/92f7L8s

Brecon: Missing woman Rita, 96, prompts police appeal

Rita was last seen on Saturday morning, and she is thought to be travelling on foot.

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In Photos: Scenes from Kyiv early on Sunday.


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Saturday, 26 February 2022

New Amazon Headquarters Sparks Feud Among Indigenous South Africans


By BY JOHN ELIGON from NYT World https://ift.tt/Hn0NDFL

Valve releases Steam Deck handheld PC to select few

Unexpected high demand means supplies of many pre-orders of the gaming console have been delayed.

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The Enduring Significance of Jumping the Broom


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In pictures: Kyiv under attack as fighting rages on

Russian forces continue a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine, as fighting reaches the streets in the capital.

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Biden updates the Cold War approach of ‘containment’ for a new era.


By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/PmQ1r5G

Friday, 25 February 2022

Ukraine: 'We are a shield for you - Europe and the world'

Ukrainians tell the BBC how they spent the night sheltering from explosions and missile strikes.

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‘Driven by the Potential for Joy’: Comedies Are the Thing This Spring


By BY ALEXIS SOLOSKI from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/a3d9BxY

Reid Steele: Mother Natalie Steele admits killing son, 2

A mother has admitted killing her two-year-old son.

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La profesora de felicidad de Yale dice que la ansiedad está destruyendo a sus alumnos


By BY DAVID MARCHESE from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/0fkqRal

Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

Russia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK.

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Russia stripped of Champions League final

The 2022 Champions League final will be played in Paris after Russia was stripped of the match following the nation's invasion of Ukraine.

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Sally Kellerman: Oscar-nominated M*A*S*H actress dies at 84

Sally Kellerman played "Hot Lips" Houlihan in Robert Altman's 1970 film, set in the Korean war.

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Thursday, 24 February 2022

Say Hello Again to the Office, Fingers Crossed


By BY EMMA GOLDBERG from NYT Business https://ift.tt/urONfQY

Covid: Restrictions end in England and NHS staff challenges in Scotland

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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Ukraine invasion: Kyiv residents seek shelter as blasts hit

People take cover in air raid shelters as Ukraine's capital is hit by the first bombs since World War Two.

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Ukraine: Explosions and gunfire heard after Russia launches invasion

Russian forces launch a major military assault, with reports of missile strikes and explosions near major cities.

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Poem: Albeit


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Ukraine conflict: What we know about the invasion

Russia has launched a large-scale military attack on its southern neighbour - here's what we know.

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Ukraine crisis: Kyiv residents queue for supplies

Kyiv residents queue for supplies outside shops as others leave the city by road.

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Wednesday, 23 February 2022

¿Tienes una dosis de refuerzo contra la COVID-19? Es probable que no necesites otra durante mucho tiempo


By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/Za3GuBN

Emma Raducanu stalker given five-year restraining order

Amrit Magar is handed a five-year restraining order after walking 23 miles to the tennis star's home.

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Australia floods: Woman killed as flash floods hit east coast

Flash floods hit multiple states, with some areas receiving up to 400mm of rain in 24 hours.

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The Beef Patty Is Jamaica in the Palm of Your Hand


By BY BRYAN WASHINGTON from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/718NlSe

University students face minimum entry grades in England

It's part of new government proposals to shake up England's higher education system.

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‘The Man From the Future’ Recounts the Life of a Restless Genius


By BY JENNIFER SZALAI from NYT Books https://ift.tt/7SBoT0G

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

How to Appreciate Spiders


By BY MALIA WOLLAN from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/sXrCy1F

Winter Getaways


By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/RtMZu4Y

The Varieties of Chinese Repression


By BY JAMIE FISHER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/wbDTnPt

How Donald Trump Captured the Republican Party


By BY ROMESH RATNESAR from NYT Books https://ift.tt/A3miZvo

Giving Advice With the ‘Social Q’s’ Column


By BY NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/atCb1Tm

Jamal Edwards: Fans mourn music pioneer at Acton vigil

Crowds pay their respects at a mural of the entrepreneur, who died on Sunday at the age of 31.

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Whyte signs contract to fight Fury with bout expected at Wembley in April

British heavyweight Dillian Whyte signs a contract to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury, with the bout expected to take place at Wembley.

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Monday, 21 February 2022

Jamal Edwards: 'Every young guy wanted to do what he was doing'

Tributes have been paid to the SBTV founder by the young people he inspired with his work.

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FA investigates after Man Utd's Elanga hit by object thrown from crowd during win at Leeds

The Football Association is investigating after Manchester United's Anthony Elanga is struck by an object thrown from the crowd in the win at Leeds United.

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La era de las grandes empresas tecnológicas


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PFA says concussion protocols 'failing to prioritise player safety' after Koch injury

The Professional Footballers' Association says concussion protocols "are failing to prioritise player safety" following the head injury sustained by Leeds United's Robin Koch.

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Ignoring a Text Message or Email Isn’t Always Rude. Sometimes It’s Necessary.


By BY ERICA DHAWAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/bm2yH5E

Wales call fit-again Faletau into squad for England game

Taulupe Faletau is called into Wales' Six Nations squad for Saturday's game against England after recovering from injury.

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Sunday, 20 February 2022

Lufthansa to suspend flights to Ukraine capital

The German airline will also halt services to Odessa as fears grow over a Russian invasion of Kyiv.

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Homes That Sold for About $500,000 or Less


By BY C. J. HUGHES from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/74n0gjr

Capturing the Raw Emotion of Parents and the Pandemic’s ‘Zoom Babies’


By BY AMANDA SVACHULA from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/2xujAH9

Cold Water Plunges Are Trendy. Can They Really Reduce Anxiety and Depression?


By BY CHLOE WILLIAMS from NYT Well https://ift.tt/d2p6aUf

Ambitions and Emotions Run Hot in ‘The Founders,’ a History of PayPal


By BY ALEXANDRA JACOBS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/NW26sML

Eight years after protesters were gunned down in Kyiv, Ukraine faces even greater peril.


By BY MARC SANTORA AND MARIA VARENIKOVA from NYT World https://ift.tt/ICqaAHF

Archbishop of Canterbury says his faith helped during depression

Justin Welby says he felt God's love and a "vicious sense of dislike" for himself simultaneously.

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Saturday, 19 February 2022

Storm Eunice: Meet the man behind the Big Jet TV phenomenon

Jerry Dyer's YouTube channel went viral after livestreaming planes trying to land in Storm Eunice.

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Moments From the Beijing Winter Games, Frame by Frame


By BY WEIYI CAI, ELEANOR LUTZ, EMILY RHYNE, JOE WARD AND JEREMY WHITE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/R5U0Qiq

Neuroblastoma: The cancer-hit families facing a funding mountain

What do you do if you are told your child has cancer, but treatment could cost more than a house?

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Ukraine’s president is leaving the country to rally Western support.


By BY MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://ift.tt/axfUJdA

What’s new for the next Winter Olympics? Ski mountaineering.


By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/um2jaKg

Maryland couple plead guilty in nuclear secrets plot

The wife acted as lookout while her husband hid a data card inside a peanut butter sandwich.

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Friday, 18 February 2022

What’s Behind the Battle to Rename a Broken-Down Brooklyn Playground?


By BY SAKI KNAFO from NYT New York https://ift.tt/xrAl4cC

S’mores and the City: The Rise of the Illegal Fire Pit


By BY ALYSON KRUEGER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/CW7PREJ

Don’t Cede the Space Race to China and the Billionaires


By BY JEFF SHESOL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7qzC1O0

Denée Benton of ‘The Gilded Age’ Shops in Her Backyard


By BY ALEXIS SOLOSKI from NYT Style https://ift.tt/rGA4oKI

What Happens When Pitchers and Catchers Don’t Report?


By BY JAMES WAGNER AND ZACK WITTMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/VOr7EaW

You Just Can’t Tell the Truth About America Anymore


By BY JAMELLE BOUIE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/U9Q62GD

Greek ferry: Hundreds evacuated from Olympia blaze off Corfu

Greek and Italian boats rush to rescue 288 people from a ferry but not everyone is accounted for.

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Thursday, 17 February 2022

Children in care looked after by grandparents 'on the cheap'

James feels it unfair he was paid less for looking after his granddaughter because she is family.

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Can an Old Skier Learn New Tricks?


By BY TIM NEVILLE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/kRg3fMD

Paul Reed death: Man charged over fatal Rotherham Hospital fight

Paul Reed died following an altercation with another patient at Rotherham Hospital on Saturday.

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The Moral Danger of Declaring the Pandemic Over Too Soon


By BY GREGG GONSALVES from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/VbGzRQ7

Jacob Rees-Mogg says little evidence Brexit hit trade

The Brexit benefits minister says Covid is behind trade falls, and Brexit is helping the economy.

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Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Valieva sample 'showed traces of three drugs'

Kamila Valieva's anti-doping sample showed traces of three drugs that can be used to treat heart conditions, according to a New York Times report.

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Executives Are Quitting to Spend Time With Family … Really


By BY DAVID GELLES from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3heS8UM

Ukraine: UK will judge Russia by its actions, says minister Ben Wallace

Defence secretary cautiously welcomes reports Russia is pulling back troops, but says it is "too soon to tell".

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Are You a Risk-Taker?


By BY NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/UiwGYm8

Boohoo ad banned for objectifying and sexualising women

The Advertising Standards Authority said the retailer's advert was irresponsible and likely to cause offence.

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Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Climate change: Flooding is 'the new reality' in Wales

Record-breaking floods are no longer the exception, says Natural Resources Wales.

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4 Bed, 3 Bath, No Garage Door: The Unlikely Woes Holding Up Home Building


By BY EMILY BADGER AND ANDRI TAMBUNAN from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/5n3Tfx7

Paul Robson hunt: On-the-run sex offender refused parole five times

Paul Robson, who is described as a "menace to women", walked out of HMP North Sea Camp on Sunday.

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The White House Is Taking On Environmental Racism, but It Won’t Mention Race


By BY LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/RxHurTw

Russia pulls some troops back to base

Russia says some troops are returning to base after a build-up prompted fears of an invasion.

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Man, 80, returns to Coalville nightclub where he met late wife

The Emporium heard about the couple's love story and unveiled a Valentine's Day tribute.

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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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Monday, 14 February 2022

First trailer teases The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV show

Fans get a first look at ancestors of the hobbits plus more characters from Amazon's $1bn series.

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Glimpses of Northern India’s Vanishing Nomads


By BY RONALD PATRICK from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/RiV9Sn0

Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about

The background to the cases of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.

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The Bitcoin Case That Puzzled the Shadowy World of Cryptocurrency


By BY JAMES BARRON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/GK7gq9k

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

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