Thursday, 31 October 2024

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Ukrainians Tell of Brutal Russian Repression in Occupied Territories


By Carlotta Gall and Oleksandr Chubko from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/pC8okMF

'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Abortion decided these women's votes

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

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Big speeches and another big garbage row

Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in it

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Tuesday, 29 October 2024

How Conte and McTominay have revolutionised Napoli

Antonio Conte lost his first Serie A game as Napoli boss but the Italian's side are now flying high at the top, Mina Rzouki explains why.

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Monday, 28 October 2024

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: False claims about election integrity


By Unknown Author from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/Zp3uQtT

Japan PM vows to continue ruling despite bruising loss

Japan faces an uncertain political future as LDP's coalition loses its parliamentary majority.

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Sunday, 27 October 2024

Here are the latest developments.


By Mike Ives from NYT World https://ift.tt/y4QGErY

Arsenal v Liverpool: Gunners underdogs? Salah to shine?

Arsenal host Liverpool on Sunday in what is likely to be an important match in the Premier League title race, even this early in the season.

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Saturday, 26 October 2024

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War


By Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/la0ybWU

What we know about Israel’s attack on Iran

Iran’s air defence said it had “successfully intercepted” the attacks, though “some areas sustained limited damage”.

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Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law

What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?

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Friday, 25 October 2024

Here are the latest developments.


By Raja Abdulrahim, Liam Stack and Euan Ward from NYT World https://ift.tt/bhOFIfa

Raye's songwriting books for new album stolen

The singer's car was stolen and contained books in which she'd written songs for her second album.

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Thursday, 24 October 2024

Is McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Too Big to Fail?


By Hank Sanders from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ec7z8YF

Boulter cruises into Tokyo quarter-finals

Katie Boulter reaches her fifth WTA Tour quarter-final of the season by sweeping aside Japan's Kyoka Okamura in Tokyo.

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Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Arena bomb survivors win case against man who claimed attack was staged

Survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing win a case against a former television producer.

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NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s

A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.

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Two dead after migrant boat sinks in Channel

Forty-six people have been rescued with a search operation ongoing, maritime authorities said.

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King and Queen arrive in Samoa to red carpet welcome

The King, who is head of the Commonwealth, is due to formally open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

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Tuesday, 22 October 2024

As Marijuana’s Popularity Grows, So Do Its Harms


By Rachel Abrams, Megan Twohey, Will Reid, Alex Stern, Olivia Natt, Michael Benoist, Marc Georges, Elisheba Ittoop, Dan Powell, Pat McCusker and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/mHRYU1N

The Connections Companion No. 500


By New York Times Games from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/ULu9Wc7

Officer who shot Chris Kaba did nothing wrong, says colleague

Mr Kaba's family say Martyn Blake's aquittal has failed "all those affected by police violence".

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Monday, 21 October 2024

Here are the latest developments.


By Euan Ward from NYT World https://ift.tt/kfvTKs2

M25 and M26 closures due to lorry fire

National Highways says diversions are likely to be in place until the road undergoes repairs.

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

Seven dead as crowded ferry dock collapses in Georgia's Sapelo Island

Authorities say at least 20 people went into the water when the gangway collapsed.

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Saturday, 19 October 2024

‘The Interview’: Mia Khalifa


By David Marchese from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/VzROyPN

'Hole in the ground' nuclear bunker to go under the hammer

"Quirky" buyer is sought for the nuclear bunker under a field, which has no running water or toilet.

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Friday, 18 October 2024

200 Years Later, Still Trying to Define the Midwest


By Emily Schmall and Sara Ruberg from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jva3Pub

Netflix raises prices as password boost fades

The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

Watch: Training police horses to help deal with public disorder

The BBC has been given an exclusive insight into the training of police horses when it comes to dealing with public order.

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Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?

How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 vote

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Wednesday, 16 October 2024

With Jets and Ships, China Is Honing Its Ability to Choke Taiwan


By David Pierson and Amy Chang Chien from NYT World https://ift.tt/diUk4E5

Eliminated England aren't fit enough - Hartley

England need to get fitter following their shambolic exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup, according to former spinner Alex Hartley.

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Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Trump’s Border Plans Are Light on Details but Strong on Fury


By Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Uu76DM5

Conker kerfuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'

David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.

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Monday, 14 October 2024

Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time


By Alexandra E. Petri from NYT Business https://ift.tt/4e36c7E

Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is "incredibly exciting"

Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.

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Sunday, 13 October 2024

Los votantes negros se alejan de los demócratas, según una encuesta


By Maya King, Jonathan Weisman and Ruth Igielnik from NYT En español https://ift.tt/tYgeKBP

Chris Mason: Alex Salmond was a man of consequence

Our political editor writes that the late ex first minister was "waspish, pugnacious, unrelenting, engaging".

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'Standout' Doak lights up Scotland gloom

Teenage winger Ben Doak earns praise from head coach Steve Clarke and pundits after his first Scotland start in the loss to Croatia.

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Saturday, 12 October 2024

Scary Books for Scaredy-Cats


By Emily C. Hughes from NYT Books https://ift.tt/7v4gIa9

Iceland opening shows Wales are on track - Moore

Wales striker Kieffer Moore believes the first half against Iceland showed everything they are trying to achieve under new boss Craig Bellamy.

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Friday, 11 October 2024

Harris aborda el tema migratorio en el acto con votantes organizado por Univision


By Nicholas Nehamas and Jazmine Ulloa from NYT En español https://ift.tt/2SImFK6

Are we in a golden era of artist collabs?

Charli XCX's new album features Ariana Grande, Lorde and The 1975 - so why are collabs appealing to artists?

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Thursday, 10 October 2024

Rubble, and Defiance


By David Guttenfelder from NYT World https://ift.tt/a6UiIGR

Tennis legend Nadal confirms retirement

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, confirms his retirement from tennis.

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Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Japan Says It Manipulated a Photo of (Slightly) Unkempt Cabinet Ministers


By Mike Ives and Hisako Ueno from NYT World https://ift.tt/8NjsaT3

Scotland's population rising at fastest rate since 1940s

The main driver of population growth was people moving to Scotland from other parts of the UK and abroad.

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Monday, 7 October 2024

Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job

Alejandro Arcos is the second politician to be killed in a week in the city of Chilpachingo.

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Sunday, 6 October 2024

Bruised Supreme Court Returns to Bench With Possible Election Cases Looming


By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1hlIj2F

Stunt rider's job mystery solved 48 years later

The Post Office returns a letter discovered 48 years after Tizi Hodson applied for her dream job.

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Saturday, 5 October 2024

The Connections Companion No. 483


By New York Times Games from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/Y4o8pfI

After Helene’s ‘Historic’ Damage, Appalachian Trail May Need Years to Recover


By Victor Mather from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aVbtv1y

Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities

The World Health Organisation says at least 37 facilities have shut and dozens of medical staff have died.

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Friday, 4 October 2024

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff to present Bullseye reboot

The former cricket star will host a Christmas special of the ITV game show which first aired in 1981.

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Thursday, 3 October 2024

Hidden runway bomb explodes just after plane takes off

A bomb, probably dropped in WW2, goes off at an airport, about a minute after a passenger plane passed by.

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Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Police See No Trace of a Serial Killer in Brooklyn. But 3 Deaths Chill Nightlife.


By Remy Tumin, Michael Levenson and Graham Dickie from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QxS8ZKX

Tropical moths travel 4,500 miles in woman's bag

The moths, which were previously unknown to science, have been named Carmenta brachyclados.

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Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Love Island 2024 winners split two months after final

Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan became the first black couple to win the reality series in July.

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