Red-Light Hats and $2,700 Laser Kits: The Evolution of At-Home Beauty

By Marisa Meltzer from NYT Style https://ift.tt/jVmTlXy

First-Class Upgrades: How to Score a Sweeter Seat

By Debra Kamin from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/MlHvIBF

What we know about why Trump supporters are clashing over US visas

A row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.

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Hydropower Was Its Answer to Climate Change. Until the Rivers Ran Dry.

By Julie Turkewitz, José María León Cabrera and Federico Rios from NYT World https://ift.tt/vkN0ajX

'Green' ferry emits more CO2 than old diesel ship

One transport expert tells the BBC it might be better to run the new CalMac ferry on diesel.

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Arizona’s Tiny Taipei: How a Taiwanese Chip Factory Seeded a Community

By John Liu and Jack Healy from NYT Business https://ift.tt/tYFcTJR

Murray bringing 'fresh look' to my game - Djokovic

Novak Djokovic credits Andy Murray with "bringing a fresh look" to his game as he prepares for his first tournament since naming his former rival as his new coach.

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Kiefer Sutherland grew up unaware of dad Donald's success

Only when he moved to Hollywood to pursue his own career did he realise his dad was a great actor.

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At Lake Como, Monuments to a Brutal Regime Draw Tourists and Defenders

By Julie Lasky from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/GLmJ08K

How a town got together to cut crime by a third

Baildon in West Yorkshire "feels safe", residents say, after a Neighbourhood Watch scheme exploded.

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How Higher Education Can Win Back America

By Michael S. Roth from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/HC5lqAY

Queen Elizabeth II had dim view of Orange marches, state papers claim

Irish state papers reveal a private conversation between the late Queen and an ex-Irish ambassador.

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Watch Match of the Day

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all the Boxing Day Premier League fixtures.

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How the Freedom Caucus Rose to Power in Wyoming

By David W. Chen and Will Warasila from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fk9tVjA

Test your knowledge in the big sports quiz of 2024

As the year draws to a close, test your sporting knowledge with our quiz, which looks back at some of the big events of the year.

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A.I., the Electricians and the Boom Towns of Central Washington

By Karen Weise and Jovelle Tamayo from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/bExIuta

Man shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve

West Mercia Police refers itself to the policing watchdog after a man was shot in Redditch.

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If You’re Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It

By Robert E. Rubin from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/y4gq5aB

Konstas, 19, to make Australia debut in Boxing Day Test

Opener Sam Konstas is set to become Australia men's youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years in the Boxing Day Test against India.

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She’s the Queen of the Queens of the Night

By Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/cSKjiXt

Cross back as England name Women's Ashes squad

Fast bowler Kate Cross has recovered from an injury to be named in the England squad for the Women's Ashes starting in Australia next month.

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How Airlines Pick the Movies on Your Flights

By Matt Stevens from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/u7bH4JU

Syria's minorities seek security as country charts new future

After the fall of Assad, many are apprehensive about how Syria will next be ruled.

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He’s the Only 3-Michelin-Starred Chef in Seoul. Don’t Cross Him.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi from NYT Business https://ift.tt/IdahUgR

How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination

From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot.

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RFU chair Ilube steps down amid pay row

Tom Ilube steps down as Rugby Football Union chairman, pre-empting the possibility of a grassroots rebellion forcing him out over executive bonuses.

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Why Rashford is 'lightning rod for criticism'

BBC Sport columnist Nedum Onuoha explains why Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has always been judged differently to other players.

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McIlroy and Scheffler dominate PGA-LIV 'Showdown'

PGA Tour superstars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler show their superiority against LIV Golf rivals Bryson DeChambeau and Bryson Koepka in a floodlit exhibition in Las Vegas.

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BBC and ITV agree World Cup deal for 2026 and 2030

BBC Sport agrees a deal to share live coverage of the Fifa World Cup in 2026 and 2030 with ITV, and will broadcast across TV, audio and digital platforms.

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The Breakout Stars of 2024

By Maya Salam from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/VOjU0b2

'Our rapists should admit guilt before they get parole'

Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan are calling for changes to the parole system.

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Can Rangers find a way to dent Celtic domination?

Can Rangers manager Phillipe Clement find a first win over Celtic in Sunday's League Cup final or will Brendan Rodgers continue his impressive Old Firm record?

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Richard Gere Calls ‘Blonde on Blonde’ His All-Time Favorite

By Kathryn Shattuck from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/Ws5vq4L

Family's tribute to 'beautiful' teen killed at docks

Zacharias Atkinson, 19, was fatally injured in an industrial incident in Bootle, Merseyside.

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Woman awarded £36k over Christmas party harassment

A woman who works for the Human Rights Commission complained about "unwanted physical contact".

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The Whitney Is Now Free for Those 25 and Under

By James Barron from NYT New York https://ift.tt/pCwAPvs

Two arrests after baby injured in dog attack

A woman, 76, and a man, 18, have been arrested in connection with the attack near Folkestone.

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Donald Trump Is Not a Party Guy

By Jamelle Bouie from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/GgTrlKv

Man fulfils dying wish accompanying daughter down aisle

Bride Jess was ready to cancel the wedding - but the help allowed people to say goodbye to her dad.

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At ‘Tax Prom,’ Washington Prepares for More Tax Cuts

By Andrew Duehren from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/y4WBaoh

Blow to UK as equipment hire giant Ashtead heads for US

The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.

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UK will review Syrian group's terror ban, cabinet minister says

Pat McFadden says the UK will consider if a terrorist designation should remain for a Syrian group which led the overthrow of al-Assad rule.

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Israel says it has entered the demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights.

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Dick Van Dyke stars in Coldplay video as he turns 99

The actor recreates dance moves from across his career, and reflects on old age in a touching video.

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Lewis Hamilton Bids Farewell to Mercedes

By Ian Parkes from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/lgKshXu

'Pink-ball master' Starc claims his best Test figures

Mitchell Starc takes his best Test figures of 6-48 as Australia dismiss India for 180 on day one of the second Test in Adelaide.

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The Diversity of Moroccan Jewelry on Display

By David Belcher from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/wFQ4yWJ

Is the Awkward ‘Diversity Era’ of Hollywood Behind Us?

By Kabir Chibber from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/g1tih3S

I Should Never Have Picked Up That Gun

By Christopher Blackwell from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/DvMAP5p

The president's gamble backfired: What was he thinking?

Yoon's shock move was a bid to get the kind of grip on power that has eluded him since he was elected.

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Gladiator for a Night at the Colosseum? Some Romans Are Up in Arms.

By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://ift.tt/VCXYATr

'Extraordinary' - the case for Aspinall to fight Jones in numbers

A statistical look at why Britain's Tom Aspinall deserves a UFC undisputed heavyweight title showdown with Jon Jones.

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McLaren call for inquiry into Norris penalty as FIA under scrutiny

McLaren call for an inquiry into the penalty Lando Norris was given for ignoring yellow flags during the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Subsidized Housing With a Wait List, and a Catch

By Marie-Helene Bertino from NYT Books https://ift.tt/dBNYIt7

British holidaymaker killed in Turkey lift-shaft incident

Tyler Kerry was "a young man full of personality, kindness and compassion", his uncle says.

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