Thursday, 30 November 2023

War-Inflicted Slowdown Ends Robust Year for Tourism in Middle East


By Christine Chung from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/T7svr6q

8 New Books Coming in December


By The New York Times Books Staff from NYT Books https://ift.tt/ZVBhGsH

UK cold snap persists with sub-zero nights to come

More bitterly cold nights are on the way, while snow and ice warnings remain in place for many.

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Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Best TV Shows of 2023


By James Poniewozik, Mike Hale and Margaret Lyons from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/FkL6aHR

Chilly UK dips to -8C as snow and ice forecast

Snow has already been falling across Scotland and the east coast of England, as far south as Norfolk.

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Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Here’s How the World Looks When We Use Up All of Our Water


By Jacob Dreyer from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/UP5plqt

Brits Rising Star: Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou nominated

Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou are up for the award previously won by Flo and Adele.

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Monday, 27 November 2023

When They Were Going Through Hell, They Kept a Record


By Kim Hubbard from NYT Books https://ift.tt/oFH5W98

Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman's allies say

But sources close to the PM dispute the document the former home secretary refers to amounted to a deal.

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Sunday, 26 November 2023

A Thai mother rejoices at learning her son is alive.


By Sui-Lee Wee from NYT World https://ift.tt/JWn16YA

'Halo' spotted around the Moon across England

The phenomenon is caused by the refraction of moonlight from ice crystals.

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Katie Taylor: Irishwoman says beating Chantelle Cameron was 'greatest night of her career'

Katie Taylor says beating Chantelle Cameron to become a two-weight undisputed champion was the best night of her career.

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Friday, 24 November 2023

How ‘Terms of Endearment’ Brought a Mother and Daughter Closer


By Dina Gachman from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/KDRjd60

HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.

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Thursday, 23 November 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Last-minute snag delays rescue of trapped workers

Operations have resumed after rescuers cut through a steel obstacle that delayed them for a few hours.

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Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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Wembley arch to be lit only for football and entertainment under new FA policy

Wembley's arch will only be lit for football and entertainment under a new policy approved by the board of the Football Association.

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Synthetic opioids: Largest ever UK seizure made by police

About 150,000 tablets of a drug called Nitazene were found in a factory set up in north London.

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023

A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance


By Jordan Rau from NYT Health https://ift.tt/iQOwEku

Can writing a diary protect your mental health?

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic?

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Your Rewards Card Is Actually Bad for You, and for Everyone Else


By James Robinson and Emily Holzknecht from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/FPKwhUa

Wisconsin Court Hears Case That Could Upend State Politics


By Julie Bosman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZdNpP4V

A change in the weather - is there snow on the way?

After a mild and wet autumn so far, colder conditions are on the way for the UK. But just how cold will it get?

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Monday, 20 November 2023

On Patmos, in Greece, a Very Old House Gets a Colorful New Life


By Kurt Soller, Bastian Achard and Christopher Garis from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/CBUMoRO

Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards

The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.

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Saturday, 18 November 2023

Chapter 5: An Unlikely Escape Route


By Emily Schmall, Amanda Taub, Shalini Venugopal Bhagat and Saumya Khandelwal from NYT World https://ift.tt/q5e9DgG

Elon Musk's Starship rocket to make second flight

The vehicle's maiden flight in April ended when it exploded four minutes after leaving the ground.

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc on Las Vegas pole as Lewis Hamilton struggles

Charles Leclerc takes pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after Ferrari dominated qualifying in Formula 1's prestigious new race in Sin City.

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Friday, 17 November 2023

Thursday, 16 November 2023

He Says He’s Doing Good. This Author Strongly Disagrees.


By David Enrich from NYT Books https://ift.tt/37EAXze

US tourist dies after boat capsizes in the Bahamas

Footage filmed by a passenger shows the harrowing moment people began jumping out of the vessel as it sunk.

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Wednesday, 15 November 2023

He Cared About Me, So I Broke Up With Him


By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Hans Buetow, Reva Goldberg, Jen Poyant, Anabel Bacon, Sophia Lanman, Dan Powell, Carole Sabouraud and Pat McCusker from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/jBHM8Gn

Kylie Minogue 'proud' of Stockton campaigner with cervical cancer

The pop star spoke to Stockton woman Wendy Clarke for a special BBC local radio programme.

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Monday, 13 November 2023

What to Know About the Flu Virus


By Knvul Sheikh from NYT Well https://ift.tt/rtNX1Bq

Reshuffle under way after Braverman sacked as home secretary

James Cleverly is her replacement at the Home Office, with suggestions former PM David Cameron is to return to government.

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Sunday, 12 November 2023

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Tunnels of Gaza


By Marco Hernandez and Josh Holder from NYT World https://ift.tt/VbFiPNA

Ex-NatWest boss loses out on £7.6m payout after Farage row

Dame Alison Rose resigned after admitting to discussing details about Nigel Farage's bank account.

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Thursday, 9 November 2023

What to Know About the Sexual Side Effects of Antidepressants


By Azeen Ghorayshi from NYT Health https://ift.tt/lMKfbh9

Chris Mason: Has Braverman gone too far this time?

The home secretary's latest incendiary intervention puts pressure on Rishi Sunak to take action.

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital - reports

The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports.

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Wednesday, 8 November 2023

Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Extreme Weather Isn’t Just Displacing People, a New Study Suggests


By Asher Elbein from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/csUX7KH

Ukraine war: Grenade birthday gift kills army chief Zaluzhny's aide

Maj Hennadiy Chastyakov was opening presents at home near Kyiv with his son a the time of the blast.

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WeWork forced to file for bankruptcy in the US

The shared office giant, once seen as the future of the workplace, has been plagued by problems.

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Monday, 6 November 2023

For Bloodied Ukrainian City, River Crossings Offer Small Hope of Relief


By Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Oleksandr Naselenko and Emile Ducke from NYT World https://ift.tt/LW9sERQ

Watch and vote for best goal of the FA Cup first round

It was an epic weekend of FA Cup first-round action, but who scored the best goal? Cast your vote.

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Sunday, 5 November 2023

With ‘Dream Scenario,’ Nicolas Cage Reclaims the Memes


By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/lnduyW5

Center Parcs Woburn Forest: Teen dies after skateboard fall

The company says it has been a "distressing time" and its thoughts are with the boy's family.

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Friday, 3 November 2023

Thursday, 2 November 2023

The Kids of Rutherford County, Episode 3: ‘Would You Like to Sue the Government?’


By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/saAQOyh

Cockney and King's English becoming less common, researchers find

Researchers say younger generations use three main accents, including "multicultural London English".

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Gboyega Odubanjo: Poet to be awarded posthumous degree

Gboyega Odubanjo's family say he will never be forgotten and is "the gift that keeps on giving".

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Why Pharmacy Workers at CVS and Walgreens Are Protesting


By Michael Levenson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/8sX19pz

Giant white stag made of boulders re-emerges on Aberdeenshire hill

The Mormond Hill stag, which was created in 1870, had been hidden by gorse, heather and bracken.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia's Glenn Maxwell out of England match after golf buggy fall

Australia batter Glenn Maxwell will miss Saturday's World Cup match against England after falling off the back of a golf buggy and suffering a concussion.

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