Jailhouse Correspondence Gives Bernie Madoff the ‘Final Word’

By Alexandra Jacobs from NYT Books https://ift.tt/a1xrf25

The World of Luxury Fruit: Does a $156 Melon Taste Sweeter?

By Livia Albeck-Ripka and Maggie Shannon from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BdOgDGi

People who won't vote blame distrust in politicians

Trust in politicians has fallen to an "historic low" this general election, a polling expert says.

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The Voices of A.I. Are Telling Us a Lot

By Amanda Hess from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/4hRMCgi

How Long Does It Take to Save Up for a Down Payment?

By Matt Yan from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/ZiH0zX8

Jay Slater donations to be used for search efforts

Debbie Duncan has thanked the public for donations to a crowdfunder page.

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The Connections Companion No. 382, June 27, 2024

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Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

By Ellen Barry from NYT Health https://ift.tt/omdw42R

LGBT troops on Ukraine's front line fight homophobia at home

Gay marriage is illegal in Ukraine. Activists hope the LGBT troops at the front can change minds.

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US couple 'walked for hours' before dying in Hajj heat

The two pilgrims' daughter says a tour agency they used had failed to provide basic necessities.

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What is Labour's plan for taxing private schools?

Labour has confirmed it will change the way private school fees are taxed if it wins the election.

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A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.

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The Connections Companion No. 379, June 24, 2024

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Floods Force Rescues in Iowa and South Dakota

By Yan Zhuang from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/k9XHx6R

The Future of Streaming (According to the Moguls Figuring It Out)

By James B. Stewart and Benjamin Mullin from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/l6vFWOG

The Vexing Problem of the ‘Medium Friend’

By Lisa Miller from NYT Well https://ift.tt/OjBLSU5

JK Rowling accuses Labour of abandoning women

Labour says it is "the party of women's equality" after the author criticises Sir Keir Starmer on trans rights.

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Government borrowing in May is highest since Covid

Borrowing reaches £15bn, less than forecast but lays bare challenges facing the next government.

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Kendrick Lamar performs Drake diss track five times

Lamar brought out a host of LA rap stars to join him on five consecutive renditions of Not Like Us.

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London cinema drops AI-written film after backlash

The Prince Charles Cinema drops the private screening due to "strong concerns" of its customers.

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Here Is Why Many Fear More Bloodshed in Darfur

By The New York Times from NYT World https://ift.tt/tl2yXpe

Kew's foul-smelling 'corpse flower' blooms again

Visitors to Kew Gardens are still able to catch a glimpse - and whiff - of the Titan arum plant.

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Boris Johnson not expected to join campaign trail

The former prime minister Boris Johnson is not expected on the campaign trail between now and polling day.

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Biden to give legal status to undocumented spouses

The White House says more than 500,000 spouses of US citizens will benefit from the new policy.

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Reform UK candidate resigns over 'unacceptable' blog posts

Grant StClair-Armstrong says he will still contest the election and serve as an independent if elected.

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‘A Hellscape’: Dire Conditions in Gaza Leave a Multitude of Amputees

By Hiba Yazbek, Bilal Shbair, Cassandra Vinograd and Abu Bakr Bashir from NYT World https://ift.tt/g4ojCuG

Angelina Jolie and Daniel Radcliffe win first Tony Awards

Jeremy Strong and Sarah Paulson are also among the winners at the event celebrating Broadway theatre.

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File Thom Gunn’s Life Under the Tortured Poets Department

By David Orr from NYT Books https://ift.tt/OQ54jxk

Reform on the rise: Polling guru looks at this week's figures

Reform on the rise: Polling guru looks at this week's figures

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New York City Removes Two Parents From School Councils Over Behavior

By Troy Closson from NYT New York https://ift.tt/j4zlvR3

Ex-Arsenal and Everton striker Campbell dies aged 54

Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell dies at the age of 54.

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By Isabella Kwai from NYT World https://ift.tt/NrPbCwf

REM perform for the first time since 2007

The band reunite to play of Losing My Religion as they are inducted to the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

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‘Oddly Satisfying’ Cow Pedicure Videos Are a Hit on TikTok

By Emmett Lindner from NYT Style https://ift.tt/vdgZLaC

Wild horses return to Kazakh plain after centuries

The wild horses roamed Asian steppes for millennia before dying out and surviving only in European zoos.

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A Palestinian Professor Spoke Out Against the Gaza War. Israel Detained Her.

By Damien Cave and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad from NYT World https://ift.tt/pF15BRr

BTS' Jin to hug 1,000 fans as he returns from army

The oldest member of the widly succcessful K-pop band is back - and giving out hugs to celebrate his return.

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Second man denies felling famous Sycamore gap tree

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are accused of criminal damage to the tree and to Hadrian's Wall.

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Nuclear Power Is Hard. A Climate-Minded Billionaire Wants to Make It Easier.

By Brad Plumer and Benjamin Rasmussen from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/tkNQYE8

Former Scottish Greens leader Robin Harper joins Labour

The UK's first Green parliamentarian writes to voters in Edinburgh asking them to support Labour.

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I hope people can forgive me over D-Day 'mistake', says Sunak

The PM says he he did not mean to cause "any hurt" by leaving commemorations early last week.

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What we learned from gaming's big weekend

Xbox's showcase tops off Summer Game Fest - here are some of the highlights from gaming's big weekend.

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Blinken arrives in Egypt to discuss the latest cease-fire proposal.

By Michael Crowley from NYT World https://ift.tt/f0nPBiq

Blinken will go to the Middle East, and other news.

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/B5pi6OZ

Stand-Up Comics Are Divided Over the Growing Presence of Crowd Work

By Sopan Deb from NYT Style https://ift.tt/hXO65wS

Doorbell camera films Amazon driver taking parcel

The Nottingham residents have posted the footage online after their parcel went missing.

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Watch: Drug dealer jumps into river to flee police

Police use a paddleboard to retrieve a bag containing money and drugs from the branches of a tree.

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The Lost Art of the Negative

By Ali Watkins from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/swz3UOh

Hiker finds pipe feeding China's tallest waterfall

A hiker posted a video showing the water flow of the fall was coming from a pipe built into the rock face.

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Luther Vandross, Pop Perfectionist, Didn’t Want You to Hear These Albums

By Ross Scarano from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/X9g8WY5

New knife attack wounds local German politician - report

A local candidate is reportedly attacked in Mannheim, five days after a fatal stabbing in the city.

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Top official's letter casts doubt on Tory tax claim

It risks undermining Rishi Sunak's claim Labour's plans would mean £2,000 of tax rises for families.

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White House expected to unveil sweeping immigration order

Immigration is a top issue for many voters, and a possible threat to Biden's reelection chances.

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Toyota and Other Japanese Carmakers Say They Mishandled Safety Tests

By River Davis and Kiuko Notoya from NYT Business https://ift.tt/fCT96Ur

MrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribers

Jimmy Donaldson, already the most-subscribed individual on the platform, has claimed another title.

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Evan Davis: Successful entrepreneurs don’t worry about being different

Evan Davis on common features shared by business leaders with a flourishing enterprise to their names.

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¿Qué piensan las mexicanas de que su país pueda tener una mujer en la presidencia?

By Marian Carrasquero, Natalie Kitroeff and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega from NYT En español https://ift.tt/JpjmQzn

'Heartsick' Jennifer Lopez cancels US tour dates

Ticket firm Live Nation says the singer is " taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends".

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