Sunday 30 April 2023

‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 6: Cool New Rule


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The people turning time into a currency

So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do.

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Paraguay Voters Elect Conservative Economist as President


By BY JACK NICAS AND LAURENCE BLAIR from NYT World https://ift.tt/THIO09L

Knicks Absorb First Blow in Throwback Battle With Miami Heat


By BY TANIA GANGULI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/W2qNvP5

Pope Francis urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants

The pontiff addressed up to 100,000 people, including Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban.

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Starts on All Fours


By BY SAM CORBIN from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/FIeQMLO

Saturday 29 April 2023

Biden jokes about his age at White House Correspondents' Dinner

The US president enjoyed some banter at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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SpaceX Rocket Struggled to Self-Destruct as It Spun Out of Control


By BY KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://ift.tt/zwMn5lD

Tornado Strikes Near Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.


By BY LAUREN MCCARTHY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lHVUh50

Eurovision 2023: Contest inspires Ukraine's LGBT troops

When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration.

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Walrus Freya killed by Norway gets Oslo sculpture

The animal was a popular attraction, but euthanised in August out of public safety concerns.

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New California Rule Would Ban Sale of Diesel Trucks by 2036


By BY NEELAM BOHRA AND CORAL DAVENPORT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/opXs2Si

Friday 28 April 2023

Brazil's Lula recognises six new indigenous reserves

Mining is banned and logging restricted in a vast Amazon area and some other indigenous reserves.

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Montana Governor Signs Law Banning Transgender Care for Minors


By BY JIM ROBBINS AND JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FzVakjq

Fed says it failed to take forceful action on SVB

The US central bank issues a review of its failures ahead of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

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Sudan crisis: The football coach forced to flee Khartoum

Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his players soon.

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Campaign, Interrupted: Pence May Run, but He Can’t Hide From Trump’s Legal Woes


By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0Cn4UMj

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, Reassuring Best-Selling Author, Dies at 88


By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/cihGUxp

Thursday 27 April 2023

The N.F.L. honors three Virginia football players killed in a November shooting.


By BY KRIS RHIM from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/1GD6xk8

E Jean Carroll and Trump lawyers spar in NY court over rape claim

"I'm telling you he raped me whether I screamed or not," Ms Carroll said in one tense court exchange.

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Goodell plays defense onstage.


By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/dyxkciq

Jerry Springer - godfather of reality TV

Jerry Springer's sensationalist, scandalous show may have paved he way for Real Housewives.

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After Stumbles at Home, DeSantis Heads Abroad to Find His Footing


By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN, PATRICK KINGSLEY AND NICHOLAS NEHAMAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8GvjmfI

Wednesday 26 April 2023

Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence

The disgraced Theranos founder's more than 11-year sentence is put on hold pending appeal.

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Biden’s Highest Hurdle Isn’t Age, It’s Passion


By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/5ixcKTM

Bhutan wants a border deal with China: Will India accept?

Amid tensions between its giant neighbours, Bhutan finds itself increasingly vulnerable.

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In Bipartisan Bill, Senators Urge Supreme Court to Adopt Ethics Code


By BY ABBIE VANSICKLE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PXyEl3o

Your Wednesday Evening Briefing


By BY MATTHEW CULLEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/TRNogOd

Tuesday 25 April 2023

The Russian foreign minister hints of a possible prisoner swap for Gershkovich.


By BY FARNAZ FASSIHI from NYT World https://ift.tt/VI6icJk

Sudan evacuation: Family from Glasgow share story of perilous escape

A family from Glasgow tells the BBC about their perilous escape from Sudan to Egypt.

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Don’t Call It a ‘Cut’: G.O.P. Tries to Rebrand Its Plan to Reduce Spending


By BY CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SvYz4V5

Norway criticises Sweden's response after research rocket goes awry

Oslo says it was not properly informed after a research rocket accidentally hit its territory.

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Ukraine rapidly expanding its 'Army of Drones' for front line

The country increases its drone production after millions of pounds are raised through donations.

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Why Kamala Harris Matters So Much in 2024


By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/aheTxuA

Monday 24 April 2023

Sudan fighting: On a bus to Egypt with Mario the pug

Noon Abdelbassit Ibrahim and her relatives are among the thousands of Sudanese to leave the country.

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Corrections: April 25, 2023


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Sebastien Bellin: Brussels bomb survivor on Ironman feat and forgiveness

Losing blood, running low on time, Sebastien Bellin knew his choices over the next hour would decide if he lived or died. Then he remembered the words of his old coach.

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Father Drowned Son Whose Body Was Found in Alligator’s Mouth, Police Say


By BY APRIL RUBIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nth5eWK

Ukraine’s Spring Offensive Comes With Immense Stakes for Future of the War


By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ERIC SCHMITT, ADAM ENTOUS AND THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/D5OXZEk

Sunday 23 April 2023

Editor’s note: And That’s on Growth


By BY EVERDEEN MASON from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/V04Dt9B

Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames

A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on.

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United States Says Wagner Has Quietly Picked Sides in Sudan


By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND EDWARD WONG from NYT World https://ift.tt/bYdanVW

Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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A Ship’s Maiden Voyage


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Saturday 22 April 2023

Corrections: April 23, 2023


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Sudan fighting: Limited evacuation of foreigners begins

Canada tells its citizens to "shelter in a safe place” as some foreign officials are evacuated by sea.

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Sudan fighting: Khartoum violence mapped as civilians flee city

The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in Sudan's capital.

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Michael Schumacher: Magazine editor sacked over AI-generated 'interview' with seven-time F1 champion

The editor of a German magazine that published an artificial intelligence-generated 'interview' with Michael Schumacher has been sacked.

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Six Cattle Found Dead in Texas With Their Tongues Missing


By BY MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/AB5P189

Friday 21 April 2023

Statute of limitations considerations loom large in the case.


By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1zu4CW8

Haruki Murakami: Readers drawn to enigmatic appeal of Japanese author

Mr Murakami is one of Japan's most loved literary exports, but his work is not without criticism.

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What Is Mifepristone and How Is It Used?


By BY CLAIRE CAIN MILLER AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/yZ4TaKV

Mifepristone: US Supreme Court preserves abortion drug access

In a split decision, it also rejects restrictions on mifepristone, maintaining the status quo.

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Koko Da Doll, Star of Film on Transgender Sex Workers, Is Killed in Atlanta


By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aV291Qn

Thursday 20 April 2023

After 20 Years, an Arrest in the Murder of a Detective’s Daughter


By BY CHRISTOPHER MAAG from NYT New York https://ift.tt/eU0Otkg

Ukraine war: Russian warplane 'accidentally fires on own city'

A huge blast which shook residents of Belgorod is being blamed by on an accidental air strike.

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City Worker Whose Job Was to Help People Is Charged With Abusing Them


By BY ED SHANAHAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/sBItSFa

Indian history debate after Mughals chapter dropped

A chapter on the workings of Mughal courts has been deleted from high school textbooks

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Heritage Foundation Makes Plans to Staff Next G.O.P. Administration


By BY JONATHAN SWAN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4GwP1Zk

Wednesday 19 April 2023

Mayor Adams Criticizes Biden in Rare Public Rebuke Over Migrant Crisis


By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Gf4HY0P

Nasa says flash over Kyiv was not its satellite

There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital.

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Uneven Cease-Fire in Sudan Makes Escape Hard for Desperate Civilians


By BY DECLAN WALSH, ELIAN PELTIER AND CORA ENGELBRECHT from NYT World https://ift.tt/69DAtB5

Elton John lauds 'American genius' in fight against Aids

The singer testified to US lawmakers to advocate for Pepfar, a US programme that fights global Aids.

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Dozens of students remain trapped at the University of Khartoum.


By BY ELIAN PELTIER from NYT World https://ift.tt/Epq3V2Y

Tuesday 18 April 2023

Eliud Kipchoge Was Supposed to Win the Boston Marathon. What Went Wrong?


By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/z1p6oku

Ukraine's Eurovision 2023 act Tvorchi have war on their mind

Nigerian-Ukrainian duo Tvorchi met in a chance encounter on the street. Now they're coming to the UK.

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McCarthy and Zelensky discuss U.S. support for the war.


By BY KAROUN DEMIRJIAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/hjWcK2N

What is a stand your ground law and which states have one?

Recent shootings of unarmed victims raise questions about the right to protect people and property.

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Here are the other legal cases Fox is entangled in.


By BY KATIE ROBERTSON from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Bq7XRtW

Monday 17 April 2023

Brazil’s president, back after talks with Xi Jinping in China, meets with Russia’s foreign minister.


By BY ANDRÉ SPIGARIOL from NYT World https://ift.tt/wDYXntj

Afghanistan women's cricket team: In limbo and in exile in Australia

Afghanistan's women cricketers have escaped danger, but found only a sporting limbo in exile from their homeland.

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Plutocratic Power and Its Perils


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/qIHLQSp

Alabama shooting: Phil Dowdell died saving sister's life

Alexis Dowdell told the BBC her 18-year-old brother pushed her to the floor as gunfire erupted.

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Zomato: When a biryani flies hundreds of miles to reach Indians

Food delivery firm Zomato is flying biryani across cities and delivering it to the doorstep of Indians.

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Hospitals and Aid Groups Become Targets as Sudan Fighting Intensifies


By BY ABDI LATIF DAHIR AND DECLAN WALSH from NYT World https://ift.tt/WA5BUpx

Sunday 16 April 2023

Your Monday Briefing


By BY NATASHA FROST from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/9mEWU6y

简报:习近平为何仍未与泽连斯基通话;苏丹首都和达尔富尔地区爆发激烈战斗


By BY EMILY CHAN AND KONEY BAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/6W7OYMn

How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients.

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Ahmad Jamal, Jazz Pianist With a Measured Approach, Dies at 92


By BY ERIC GRODE from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/ck3l6WT

Sudan Fears ‘Ghost of Civil War’ as Explosions Rock Capital


By BY DECLAN WALSH AND ABDI LATIF DAHIR from NYT World https://ift.tt/LX3ofA6

SpaceX Test-Launches Its Starship Rocket: How to Watch


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Science https://ift.tt/KHaNcDB

Participates in Some Singles Matches?


By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/k6RiYqe

Saturday 15 April 2023

Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton reacts to his arrest

The BBC visits Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton, in rural Massachusetts.

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George Santos Received $5,300 in Donations. He Refunded Far More.


By BY GRACE ASHFORD AND MICHAEL GOLD from NYT New York https://ift.tt/ymoSHhv

The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia

Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores.

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Clashes Spread Across Sudan: Maps and Videos


By BY AXEL BOADA, LAZARO GAMIO, MARCO HERNANDEZ, GUILLERMO HERNANDEZ MARTINEZ, LAUREN LEATHERBY AND NAILAH MORGAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/MZxiUoR