Wednesday, 31 May 2023

James Beard Foundation, Whose Awards Honor Chefs, Is Now Investigating Them


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Sia reveals autism diagnosis, two years after film backlash

The pop star says the diagnosis has allowed her to "become fully, fully myself".

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Climate Shocks Are Making Parts of America Uninsurable. It Just Got Worse.


By BY CHRISTOPHER FLAVELLE, JILL COWAN AND IVAN PENN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/H4SovuQ

Al Pacino: The Godfather star expecting fourth child aged 83

The Godfather star has announced his 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah is eight months pregnant.

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India Is Scrapping Its Largest Bill. The Race Is On to Spend It.


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Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time


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Premier League: Which teams did the World Cup break help or hinder?

Did the World Cup play any part in the Premier League title race? Who lost momentum after the break? And which club benefited most?

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Blinken travels to Europe with a focus on NATO support for Ukraine.


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Booking.com users keep turning up at family's home

Unexpected tourists are flocking to Karin Arsenius' property hoping to find accommodation.

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A Surprising Stage for Dance: The Subway Platform


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Gender-critical professor determined to do Oxford talk

Students organise a protest over Kathleen Stock's invite, as the prime minister backs her appearance.

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Monday, 29 May 2023

French Open 2023 results: Sloane Stephens beats Karolina Pliskova, Madison Keys through

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens shows why she is one of the French Open's most dangerous unseeded players by knocking out Karolina Pliskova.

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Scotland: Hibernian's Kevin Nisbet earns recall as Southampton's Che Adams misses out

Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet is back in the Scotland for this month's Euro 2024 qualifiers in place of the injured Che Adams.

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A Climactic Opening


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Jude Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund midfielder named Bundesliga player of the season

Borussia Dortmund's England midfielder Jude Bellingham is named the Bundesliga player of the season.

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The Supreme Court Is Crippling Environmental Protections. Where Is Congress?


By BY JIM MURPHY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/bsaVWo8

Sunday, 28 May 2023

‘I support Kilicdaroglu because he says he will bring back democracy.’


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Xbox v PlayStation: The battle for control

A brief history of the warring console makers' attempts to become the games industry's big boss.

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What’s in the Debt Deal


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Two men die after being pulled from sea in Devon

Rescue teams found the men, both in their 20s, in the water on Saturday morning.

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Can Formula 1’s Season Still Take a Turn?


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Health secretary and junior doctors' leader clash over pay offer

The health secretary says demands are unreasonable but union leader says pay level is "driving doctors away".

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Saturday, 27 May 2023

Anger at UK's glass veto in Scottish deposit return scheme

Scottish ministers say the UK excluding glass from deposit return scheme showed "disregard for devolution".

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Indian Official Who Drained a Reservoir to Retrieve His Phone Is Suspended


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Boris Johnson calls new lockdown rule-breaking claims 'load of nonsense'

Mr Johnson has spoke to a reporter in Washington about his diary entries being handed to police.

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Canada Needs to Hurry on A.I. Oversight, Experts Warn


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US and Mexico alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak.

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Beautiful South singer Paul Heaton pays for festival drinks

Paul Heaton pays for fans' drinks at a festival after doing the same to mark his 60th birthday.

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Friday, 26 May 2023

The Ticking Clock of a U.S. Debt Default


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Dame Esther Rantzen says her lung cancer is in stage four

The TV presenter and Childline founder says she is on a new form of medication for the disease.

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Colleges Will Be Able to Block Out a Student’s Race on Admissions Applications


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British Airways cancels dozens of Heathrow flights after IT problem

Around 16,000 people have had their plans disrupted on one of the busiest days of the year for travel.

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Gambling addiction diagnosis got Toney reduced ban

Brentford striker Ivan Toney received a reduced ban from football because of a diagnosed gambling addiction.

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Thursday, 25 May 2023

Rishi Sunak owns up to being a fan of Jilly Cooper novels

The prime minister admits reports of him being a fan of the racy books penned by Jilly Cooper CBE are true.

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Ukraine and Russia engage in dueling drone attacks.


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Chris Mason: The battle for truth over Covid is only just starting

A row erupts between the Covid inquiry and the government over how much material should be disclosed

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U.K. Immigration Hits Record Level, Sharpening a Dilemma for Sunak


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Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?

Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest.

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Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Manchester United's LGBTQ+ Supporters Club say offensive chanting isn't 'banter'

Manchester United's LGBTQ+ Supporters Club urge fans not to sing offensive chants during Thursday's Premier League game against Chelsea.

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A Year in Uvalde


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Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

A Florida zoo's handling of one of New Zealand's most beloved birds has sparked public outrage.

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Listen to The Headlines, a New Way to Experience The Times


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Tariq Ramadan: Islam scholar cleared of Swiss rape charges

The renowned scholar is cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a court in Switzerland.

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Tuesday, 23 May 2023

The Supreme Court vs. Andy Warhol


By BY MICHAEL BARBARO, ROB SZYPKO, DIANA NGUYEN, SYDNEY HARPER, M.J. DAVIS LIN, JOHN KETCHUM, ELISHEBA ITTOOP, DAN POWELL AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/EyPwATZ

Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.

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Christian Glass: Family of Colorado man shot by police get $19m settlement

Christian Glass, 22, was killed in his vehicle last June while suffering a mental health crisis.

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Margaret Ferrier: Covid breach MP faces fresh calls to quit

Margaret Ferrier has been urged to resign now rather than wait to be recalled by her constituents.

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NBA play-offs: Nikola Jokic stars as Denver Nuggets complete series sweep over Los Angeles Lakers

Watch Nikola Jokic's best shots as he scores 30 points in Denver Nuggets' 113-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, to complete a 4-0 series sweep in the NBA Western Conference final.

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Listen to The Headlines, a New Way to Experience The Times


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England vs Ireland: Ollie Robinson given all-clear for Ireland Test

England seamer Ollie Robinson is fit to play in the Test against Ireland after a scan reveals no damage to his ankle.

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Monday, 22 May 2023

Roblox: Ten-year-old spent £2,500 of mum's money without her knowing

Tesco Bank initially refused to refund the mum but changed its mind after a BBC show got involved.

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Listen to The Headlines, Our New Audio Front Page


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Phillip Schofield: Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary pay tribute on This Morning

Stand-in presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary discuss Phillip Schofield following his exit.

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Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers.

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'Pay your writers!' Students interrupt Warner Bros CEO speech

David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.

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Ryanair returns to profit as fares jump

The airline benefits as travel demand rebounds and one expert warns fares are set to rise further.

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Laura Nuttall: Bucket list brain cancer fundraiser dies

The 23-year-old was given 12 months to live five years ago and went on to complete a list of ambitions.

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Sunday, 21 May 2023

The Evidence for Therapy


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Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor: Undisputed champion stuns Taylor in Dublin - highlights

Watch highlights as Chantelle Cameron beats Katie Taylor to retain her undisputed light-welterweight crown in Dublin.

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The Week in Business: An Attempt to Ban TikTok


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Barking dogs help owners escape Takeley house fire

The blaze destroyed the detached home but the occupants managed to flee unharmed.

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Ukraine May Be Finally Getting the F-16s It Asked For. Why Did It Want Them?


By BY CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://ift.tt/ynKiWUQ

Saturday, 20 May 2023

The Case for Obligation


By BY BRAD STULBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/O8Vnm9A

Patrick Kielty is new host of the Late Late show

He will succeed former presenter Ryan Tubridy who has hosted the show for 14 years.

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Zelensky’s trip was shrouded in secrecy and obfuscation.


By BY MOTOKO RICH AND CASSANDRA VINOGRAD from NYT World https://ift.tt/wierEPU

Behind the Scenes, G7 Nations Wrangle Over Ambitious Climate Commitments


By BY MOTOKO RICH, LISA FRIEDMAN AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/IXD7Yzg

Fuse ODG complains after being cuffed by Met Police

The rapper says he was "racially profiled" by police who claimed they could smell cannabis in a car.

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Friday, 19 May 2023

Britain’s Briefest Prime Minister Gets a Warmer Welcome in Taiwan


By BY CHRIS BUCKLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/Ga3fTFQ

Cricket match halted by hot air balloon landing

Children were playing in West Sussex when the balloon came swooping over and landed on their pitch.

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How a Hip Megachurch Became Entangled in Scandal


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Hyde Park: Man admits Speakers' Corner gun attack plot

Edward Little planned to target Christian preacher Hatun Tash who is a regular speaker at the park.

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Cost-of-living payment date announced for people with disabilities

Those who receive qualifying benefits will receive £150 between 20 June and 4 July to help pay bills.

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Thursday, 18 May 2023

‘Moon Garden’ Review: Malice in Wonderland


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Rishi Sunak seeks closer ties with Japan ahead of G7 summit

Rishi Sunak says a new defence partnership will see closer cooperation between the armed forces.

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Ukraine is expected to dominate discussions at the G7 summit.


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New York truck attacker gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years

Islamist extremist Sayfullo Saipov killed eight when he drove a truck at pedestrians in New York in 2017.

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Ukraine and China Will Dominate G7 Summit, but a New Threat Lurks: A.I.


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Sting warns against AI songs as he wins prestigious music prize

He says songwriters face "a battle" to defend work against the growing use of artificial intelligence.

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E-scooter bursting into flames in a London home caught on video

The footage shows the scooter exploding into a fireball while charging in a house in Harlesden.

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Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Introducing a New Audio App for Our Journalism and Storytelling


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Why a correctly fitted sports bra is essential

Why a correctly fitted bra can boost both a cricketer's performance and long-term health.

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Listen to The Headlines, a Short Show on the Day’s Biggest News


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NBA: Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic shines in best plays against LA Lakers

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic shines in the top 10 plays against the Los Angeles Lakers in game one of the Western Conference finals.

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At a time of heightened scrutiny, Ukraine works to get the weapons to the battlefield, not the black market.


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Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Pedro Almodóvar’s Answer to ‘Brokeback Mountain’


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Tom Hanks: I could appear in movies after death with AI technology

The Forrest Gump star says technology could be used to recreate his image in movies after his death.

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A Nascent ‘YIMBY’ Movement


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Ros Atkins on... Seven problems facing Russia in Ukraine

Ros Atkins looks at the challenges facing Russia’s military as Ukraine prepares its counter-offensive.

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You Don’t Need to Speak Another Language to Love a Bilingual Edition


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Sats: Schools minister says tests shouldn't be too hard

Parents and teachers say last week's Year 6 reading paper was so difficult it left children in tears.

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Monday, 15 May 2023

China Sentences a U.S. Citizen to Life in Prison for Espionage


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Rare rainbow sea slug found in Falmouth rock pool

An expert says the discovery of the striking sea creature in a rock pool is amazing.

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¿Reina de quién? Netflix y Egipto se enfrentan debido a una Cleopatra africana


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The U.S. Banned Spyware — and Then Kept Trying to Use It


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British Motocross Championships: Photographer hit and killed by bike

The British Championship at Foxhill in Swindon was abandoned after a man in his 50s died.

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Sunday, 14 May 2023

Kenya cult: Children targeted to die first, pastor says

Fresh accounts emerge of the final days of deceased members of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya.

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The Week in Business: Trump on TV


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‘The Diplomat’ vs. Reality


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Sunak five pledges 'difficult' but government committed - Shapps

Grant Shapps accepts the five promises - on inflation, the NHS, and more - are "difficult and very detailed".

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It’s Been a Week. What Does It Tell Us About 2024?


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Ukraine's Zelensky visits Germany day after weapons pledge

President Zelensky's trip comes after Germany said it would supply weapons worth three billion euros.

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Saturday, 13 May 2023

Dooce and Other ‘Mommy Blogs’ Deserve Credit for Shaping the Internet


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Biden Wants Airlines to Pay Passengers for Delays. In Europe, they already do


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Race Across the World: Cathie and Tricia's special friendship

Childhood friends Cathie and Tricia exchanged barely a cross word on their 9,942-mile adventure.

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SATs and Measuring Merit in College Admissions


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Green bread is crowned Britain's best loaf

Miyo Aoetsu invented Brioche Japonais, which is flavoured with matcha, white chocolate and fruit.

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The Mysteries of Zelda


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