Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Second Maryland Man to Receive an Altered Pig’s Heart Has Died


By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT Health https://ift.tt/pBCPvti
via IFTTT Second Maryland Man to Receive an Altered Pig’s Heart Has Died Researchers said they found signs of organ rejection, which the genetically modified tissue was supposed to prevent. Health New York Times October 30, 2023 at 06:00PM

Warning one in 10 county councils face effective bankruptcy

County councils in England are demanding emergency funding to stave off financial collapse.

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Weather: BBC Wales meteorologist Sabrina Lee's spooky forecast

BBC Wales' weather presenter Sabrina Lee brings you a spooky Halloween weather forecast.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

The Star of Half Baked Harvest Inspires Loyalty — and Controversy


By Julia Moskin from NYT Food https://ift.tt/dMyBvca
via IFTTT The Star of Half Baked Harvest Inspires Loyalty — and Controversy From her hilltop compound, Tieghan Gerard has built a recipe empire and a nearly impenetrable bubble. Food New York Times October 29, 2023 at 06:00PM

Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions

The Labour leader will use a speech to restate his support for a humanitarian pause, rather than a ceasefire.

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Matthew Perry: Chandler Bing's funniest moments in Friends

Many of Friends' funniest scenes relied on Chandler's quick wit or social awkwardness.

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Levi Davis: Missing rugby player's family say they live in hope

Levi Davis' mum says she "prays he will turn up one day" as she marks a year since his disappearance.

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Matthew Perry, Star of ‘Friends,’ Dies at 54


By Orlando Mayorquin and Matt Stevens from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/bCqrX98
via IFTTT Matthew Perry, Star of ‘Friends,’ Dies at 54 Mr. Perry, who died on Saturday, was best known for his role in “Friends,” the NBC sitcom that followed a group of young professionals living in Manhattan. Arts New York Times October 28, 2023 at 06:00PM

Adam Johnson: Nottingham Panthers forward dies after neck cut in Challenge Cup match

Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson dies after suffering a cut to his neck from a skate in a Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers.

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How Covid Affects the Heart


By Dana G. Smith from NYT Well https://ift.tt/tk2omV4
via IFTTT How Covid Affects the Heart Three years into the pandemic, the short- and long-term risks are becoming more clear. Well New York Times September 6, 2023 at 06:00PM

How South Africa became back-to-back champions

For South Africa, a country short on good news stories, losing the Rugby World Cup final and letting down 62m people was unthinkable.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

How 'incredibly tight' World Cup final will be won and lost

New Zealand will squeeze past South Africa in an "incredibly tight" Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, says 2003 World Cup winner Paul Grayson.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Artists Call for Boycott After Artforum Fires Its Top Editor


By Zachary Small from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/gTlsdhY
via IFTTT Artists Call for Boycott After Artforum Fires Its Top Editor Several artists have said they will stop working with the magazine after its response to an open letter that called for Palestinian liberation and a cease-fire. Arts New York Times October 26, 2023 at 06:00PM

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Israel’s Army Is Ready to Invade Gaza. Its Divided Government May Not Be.


By Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://ift.tt/iKNfUyq
via IFTTT Israel’s Army Is Ready to Invade Gaza. Its Divided Government May Not Be. In the 20 days since Hamas attacked, Israel’s Air Force has pounded Gaza and its troops have gotten into position. But its leaders disagree about what to do next. World New York Times October 25, 2023 at 06:00PM

Li Keqiang, Former Chinese Premier, Dies of Heart Attack at 68


By Chris Buckley and Keith Bradsher from NYT World https://ift.tt/75gO8KT
via IFTTT Li Keqiang, Former Chinese Premier, Dies of Heart Attack at 68 Mr. Li spent a decade in the shadow of Xi Jinping, who muscled him out of the premier’s usual policymaking roles. Chinese citizens expressed shock at his death. World New York Times October 25, 2023 at 06:00PM

Qatar sentences Indian ex-naval officers to death

Reports say the eight men, who worked at a private firm in Qatar, were arrested last year.

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Flooring billboard featuring 'sexualised' woman is removed

Suffolk Rape Crisis says the advert featuring a woman and the words "easy to lay" is inappropriate.

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Lost classic BBC TV episodes recovered after death of collectors

Three original lost episodes from the 1960s are found in private collections.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee

The Louisiana lawmaker was selected after three rounds of voting late on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Dave Chappelle’s Remarks on Israel Draw Cheers and Walkouts in Boston


By Matt Stevens from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/r7F2Swa
via IFTTT Dave Chappelle’s Remarks on Israel Draw Cheers and Walkouts in Boston In apparently unplanned comments, the comedian waded into the Israel-Hamas war and decried the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, provoking strong reactions at a Boston show. Arts New York Times October 23, 2023 at 06:00PM

Monday, October 23, 2023

Why the World Is Watching Iran


By Colin P. Clarke from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/klz18OJ
via IFTTT Why the World Is Watching Iran As Iran rages over the mounting casualties in Gaza, fears are growing that its on-again-off-again proxy war with Israel will break out into a sustained conflict. Opinion New York Times October 22, 2023 at 06:00PM

Atlanta woman returns from holiday to demolished home

The Atlanta resident's house was mistakenly torn down by a demolition company with the wrong address.

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Hovis advert building restored by Dorset Council

The building was used in a popular Hovis advert 50 years ago.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Why Olive Oil Is So Expensive Right Now


By Santul Nerkar from NYT Business https://ift.tt/MtNmh1f
via IFTTT Why Olive Oil Is So Expensive Right Now Prices have more than doubled as extreme weather hit crops in Spain, Italy and elsewhere. The upcoming harvest isn’t looking much better, so that drizzle of oil on your salad may remain costly. Business New York Times October 21, 2023 at 06:00PM

Search for man overboard from cruise ship in English Channel ends

A major search for a male crew member who fell overboard a ship in the English Channel ends.

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Premier Inn 'bedbug bites' case leads to compensation

Vicky Hills says the bites were "incredibly itchy, incredibly painful" and she needed antibiotics.

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Watch: Boats collide in South China Sea's disputed waters

The Philippines armed forces said their video showed a Chinese vessel colliding with a Philippine ship.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Storm Babet: Swimming sheepdog saves ewes stranded by flood

Patsy the dog dived in into the water to herd the ewes after heavy rain caused flooding in Wales.

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David Bowie: Candid pictures of singer on tour go on display

A collection of behind-the-scenes images of the star by a childhood friend go on display in Deal.

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Judith and Natalie Raanan: Hamas frees two US hostages

Israel confirms they received Judith and Natalie Raanan from Hamas at the Gaza boundary on Friday evening.

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Death row: The secret hunt for lethal drugs used in US executions

When drugs used in executions stopped being produced in the US, prisons turned to the UK to find a new supply.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

What's in Vladimir Putin's 2024 calendar... and what isn't?

Steve Rosenberg noticed something missing while looking through the Russian president's calendar.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane Davis has two weeks to find lawyer

Duane Davis is accused of arranging the killing of the hip-hop legend in 1996 in Las Vegas.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Should We Keep Paying for Our Ungrateful Son to Join Us on Family Vacations?


By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/mBW5vY1
via IFTTT Should We Keep Paying for Our Ungrateful Son to Join Us on Family Vacations? Unsatisfied with her middle-aged son’s meager displays of gratitude, a reader wonders whether to stop footing his bill for a yearly camping retreat. Style New York Times October 17, 2023 at 06:00PM

Boxer turned black rights pioneer honoured in North Shields

Charles Minto fought for the rights of the back community during the 1930s and 1940s.

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Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch.

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Jordan Struggles as Republicans Sink Deeper Into Division


By Carl Hulse from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jRHvLJ5
via IFTTT Jordan Struggles as Republicans Sink Deeper Into Division Representative Jim Jordan’s initial defeat left the man once branded a “legislative terrorist” pressing to cut the kind of deals he has long railed against. U.S. New York Times October 16, 2023 at 06:00PM

Harry Maguire says 'proper England fans don't boo players' after Jordan Henderson jeers

England defender Harry Maguire says supporters who booed midfielder Jordan Henderson against Australia and Italy "aren't England fans".

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Monday, October 16, 2023

The Secrets Hamas Knew About Israel’s Military


By Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://ift.tt/0YDkeoa
via IFTTT The Secrets Hamas Knew About Israel’s Military Hamas gunmen surged into Israel in a highly organized and meticulously planned operation that suggested a deep understanding of Israel’s weaknesses. Here is how the attacks unfolded. World New York Times October 12, 2023 at 06:00PM

Rick Astley: I've learned to quietly embrace Never Gonna Give You Up

The singer has "learned to quietly embrace" Never Gonna Give You Up after not singing it for years.

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NHS psych ward period provision criticised by patients

Patients say getting access to pads and tampons on mental health wards can be a struggle.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Biden Warns Israel Not to Occupy Gaza


By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/AfnbtC0
via IFTTT Biden Warns Israel Not to Occupy Gaza While the president has stood strongly behind Israel since Hamas attacked, he said on “60 Minutes” that a new occupation of Gaza would “be a big mistake.” U.S. New York Times October 14, 2023 at 06:00PM

Humza Yousaf took 'panicked' call with in-laws in Gaza

The first minister's in-laws were told there was going to be an imminent strike in the region where they are trapped.

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

Known for His Pointed Questions, a 15-Year-Old Is Ejected From a G.O.P. Event


By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/uhbkFyz
via IFTTT Known for His Pointed Questions, a 15-Year-Old Is Ejected From a G.O.P. Event Quinn Mitchell, an aspiring journalist from New Hampshire, was escorted out of a G.O.P. candidate summit on Friday, though he was later allowed to return. U.S. New York Times October 13, 2023 at 06:00PM

Watch: Skies darken as annular solar eclipse sweeps over Americas

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America.

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Maps: Tracking the Attacks in Israel and Gaza


By Lauren Leatherby, Karen Yourish, Elena Shao, Eli Murray and Scott Reinhard from NYT World https://ift.tt/u8af05V
via IFTTT Maps: Tracking the Attacks in Israel and Gaza The New York Times is tracking airstrikes and ground fighting between Israelis and Palestinians. World New York Times October 6, 2023 at 06:00PM

Friday, October 13, 2023

For Two Women, a Joyous Homecoming in Israel Gone Horribly Awry


By Julie Bosman, Robert Chiarito and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eoIu49
via IFTTT For Two Women, a Joyous Homecoming in Israel Gone Horribly Awry Judith and Natalie Raanan, mother and daughter, are among the Americans caught up in the chaos and horror of the Hamas assault and its aftermath. U.S. New York Times October 12, 2023 at 06:00PM

For Jewish New Yorkers, Shared Grief Puts Divisions on Hold


By John Leland from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Rq6wKWC
via IFTTT For Jewish New Yorkers, Shared Grief Puts Divisions on Hold Usually lively and often fractious, political conversations are set aside among the large community of Jews in the city. New York New York Times October 12, 2023 at 06:00PM

The Papers: Gaza braced for invasion and Flintoff gets BBC payout

Israel's anticipated offensive into Gaza and Andrew Flintoff's Top Gear settlement lead the papers.

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Taylor Swift Eras screenings: UK fans encouraged to sing

Odeon and Cineworld say Swifties are free to dance during the concert film - but don't go too far.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Judge Scolds Prosecution at Hearing on Conflicts in Trump Documents Case


By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/l3nwbrB
via IFTTT Judge Scolds Prosecution at Hearing on Conflicts in Trump Documents Case Judge Aileen Cannon postponed a hearing on a government request involving a lawyer for one of the former president’s co-defendants. She said prosecutors were wasting her time. U.S. New York Times October 11, 2023 at 06:00PM

FNaF movie: Can Five Nights at Freddy's live up to the hype?

The long-awaited film version of Scott Cawthon's hit game is almost out - but will it satisfy fans?

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Just Stop Oil spray-paint English universities orange

The group says it is protesting against ministers' plans to licence new oil and gas projects.

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Safe daily limit of cannabidiol CBD cut by regulator

Food-safety experts are concerned about long-term use causing liver problems.

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Luton Airport flights returning to normal after car park fire

Two car parks on the site are open and buses are running in place of the airport shuttle.

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Santos Faces New Expulsion Push by Onetime Allies: N.Y. Republicans


By Nicholas Fandos and Robert Jimison from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Umr9y75
via IFTTT Santos Faces New Expulsion Push by Onetime Allies: N.Y. Republicans Six G.O.P. freshmen from New York said they would move to oust Representative George Santos amid new charges. But any vote faces a daunting threshold. New York New York Times October 10, 2023 at 06:00PM

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Caroline Ellison Says She and Sam Bankman-Fried Lied for Years


By David Yaffe-Bellany, Matthew Goldstein and J. Edward Moreno from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/EHsgZUk
via IFTTT Caroline Ellison Says She and Sam Bankman-Fried Lied for Years In her second day testifying at the FTX founder’s trial, Ms. Ellison said she had misled lenders and circulated phony financial documents at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s request. Technology New York Times October 10, 2023 at 06:00PM

UK economy grows in August

Official figures show the UK economy expanded by 0.2% in August, as most economists predicted.

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Millennium Bridge: Man's tiny chewing gum art to be blasted off

Ben Wilson's paintings on discarded chewing gum across the Millennium Bridge are to be washed away.

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How Israel’s Feared Security Services Failed to Stop Hamas’s Attack


By Ronen Bergman and Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/AIWyr7s
via IFTTT How Israel’s Feared Security Services Failed to Stop Hamas’s Attack Israel’s military and espionage services are considered among the world’s best, but on Saturday, operational and intelligence failures led to the worst breach of Israeli defenses in half a century. World New York Times October 9, 2023 at 06:00PM

Private renters age faster, says Essex and Adelaide university research

Experts from the University of Essex and University of Adelaide have shared results of a study.

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Coroner calls for tighter regulation on cold water therapy industry

A senior coroner raises concerns about the unregulated industry after the death of Kellie Poole.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Hamas Leaves Trail of Terror in Israel


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via IFTTT Hamas Leaves Trail of Terror in Israel As Israeli soldiers regain control of areas near Gaza that came under attack, they are finding evidence seen in videos and photos and confirmed by witness accounts of the massacre of civilians by Hamas gunmen. World New York Times October 9, 2023 at 06:00PM

Woman dies choking on marshmallows at rugby club

The club pays tribute to a "wonderful wife, mother and daughter" after losing "a very dear friend".

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How to get rid of bedbugs and are they in the UK?

Although uncomfortable, bedbug bites are not typically dangerous and are often easily dealt with.

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UK doctor in Gaza: I woke up to sounds of explosions

British doctor Abdul Qadir Hammad was in Gaza a day before Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Video images show Palestinian gunmen abducting residents of a kibbutz.


By Yousur Al-Hlou from NYT World https://ift.tt/2fjqFxV
via IFTTT Video images show Palestinian gunmen abducting residents of a kibbutz. World New York Times October 8, 2023 at 06:00PM

Hamlet of Trevalga 'sells for £16m' after row over lord's will

Residents in Trevalga fear now being evicted and say a sale is against its late owner's wishes.

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Stonehaven rail crash victims and families awarded £1m in damages

Three people died and six were hurt after a train hit a landslide south of Stonehaven in 2020.

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Euro 2028: UK & Ireland set to be announced as hosts by Uefa on Tuesday

The UK and Republic of Ireland are set to be announced as hosts of the 2028 European Championships at a meeting in Switzerland on Tuesday.

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The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Israelis Can No Longer Afford Vicious Infighting


By Shimrit Meir from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/s6BRpLU
via IFTTT Israelis Can No Longer Afford Vicious Infighting The nation acted as if it had the luxury of a vicious internal fight. Opinion New York Times October 7, 2023 at 06:00PM

Watch: Carol Vorderman given tough sum by Rob Burrow's children

Macy and Maya put Carol Vorderman's maths to the test on the Pride of Britain red carpet.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

After 128 Years in a Pennsylvania Funeral Home, a Beloved Mummy Is Buried


By Remy Tumin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lq03ifN
via IFTTT After 128 Years in a Pennsylvania Funeral Home, a Beloved Mummy Is Buried Stoneman Willie, as he is known, was a legend in Reading, where his remains were on display for generations. On Saturday, the city revealed his real name and gave him a proper send-off. U.S. New York Times October 6, 2023 at 06:00PM

The young Essex carers whose help equates to a full-time job

Charities say they have seen a "massive rise" in the number of young carers since the pandemic.

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Back of Cockermouth's Old Courthouse collapses into river

The Environment Agency says the collapse is near the town's flood walls, which "remain intact".

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Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leaders says NHS staff in England will volunteer for longer hours to cut waiting lists.

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Israel tries to clear seized areas as PM warns of 'long war'

Troops still trying to clear areas seized by Hamas, as dozens of Israeli hostages still missing.

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Israel attack: London police patrols increase amid celebration claims

Videos have been shared on social media seemingly showing people celebrating the attack by Hamas.

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Sycamore Gap tree: Site plans are complicated, says MP

Discussions over the site are ongoing but the issue is not simple, Hexham MP Guy Opperman says.

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Israel’s Worst Day at War


By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/zfV0uMb
via IFTTT Israel’s Worst Day at War The shock waves of the Hamas attack on Israel will reach Iran, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine. Opinion New York Times October 6, 2023 at 06:00PM

'They were going tree by tree and shooting'

Partygoer describes how she survived gunmen at an Israeli festival by lying in a field as shots rang out.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

‘She Came to Me’ Review: A Sea of Troubles (the Romantic Kind)


By Lisa Kennedy from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/46wB2LR
via IFTTT ‘She Came to Me’ Review: A Sea of Troubles (the Romantic Kind) A love-triangle comedy from Rebecca Miller, starring Peter Dinklage, Marisa Tomei and Anne Hathaway, gets an emotional boost from an unexpected source. Movies New York Times October 4, 2023 at 06:00PM

More Brokerages Leave Powerful Realtor Group


By Debra Kamin from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/uVn7qNO
via IFTTT More Brokerages Leave Powerful Realtor Group Re/Max and Anywhere Real Estate, a brokerage franchiser, will no longer require agents to belong to the National Association of Realtors, as part of agreements to settle two class-action lawsuits. Real Estate New York Times October 5, 2023 at 06:00PM

Gaza attack on Israel: In pictures

Pictures of the latest violence between Palestinian militants and Israel.

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Michael Stone: Lin and Megan Russell murder convictions reviewed

Michael Stone's convictions are reviewed after Levi Bellfield reportedly confessed to the killings.

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Video 'shows captured Israeli tank in Gaza'

Palestinians are seen jumping on the military vehicle, as smoke pours from it.

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Blind woman with ill baby denied access to London hospital

Dr Amy Kavanagh, who has a guide dog, said patients intervened after a guard kept saying "no dogs".

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World Conker Championships: What makes for an all-conquering horse chestnut?

Conker players from across the globe gather in Northamptonshire for the the World Championships.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

For Biden’s Dog, a Belated Exile: ‘How Many Bites Does It Take?’


By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Wxj82Qe
via IFTTT For Biden’s Dog, a Belated Exile: ‘How Many Bites Does It Take?’ The end of a pet’s troubled term in the White House hints at the complicated dynamics inside one of the world’s most exclusive mansions. U.S. New York Times October 5, 2023 at 06:00PM

115 Decaying Bodies Found in ‘Horrific’ Scene at Funeral Home, Officials Say


By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SjBpt97
via IFTTT 115 Decaying Bodies Found in ‘Horrific’ Scene at Funeral Home, Officials Say A smell coming from a rural Colorado facility that had promised “green” burials led to the “very disturbing” discovery, a sheriff said. U.S. New York Times October 5, 2023 at 06:00PM

With Iranian Girl in Coma, Suspicion Falls on Government


By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://ift.tt/Q9s18Kr
via IFTTT With Iranian Girl in Coma, Suspicion Falls on Government Exactly what happened to Armita Geravand, 16, is unclear, but the circumstances have fueled accusations that agents enforcing Iran’s dress code must have harmed her. World New York Times October 4, 2023 at 06:00PM

Manchester Corinthians: Pioneering women's football club honoured

Manchester Corinthians helped pave the way for the Lionesses by defying an FA ban on women's football.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Trump Endorses Jim Jordan in Race for House Speaker


By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SXAxCZT
via IFTTT Trump Endorses Jim Jordan in Race for House Speaker Representatives Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise sought support from members of the fractured Republican Party, and then former President Donald J. Trump weighed in. U.S. New York Times October 4, 2023 at 06:00PM

Sikkim flood: Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises

The flash flood in Sikkim state has caused massive damage and left thousands stranded.

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Trump seeks to dismiss election interference charges

His lawyers say his statements about election fraud fell within the "outer perimeter" of his duties.

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Metro Bank shares plunge on reports of urgent fund raising

The bank's shares sink 23% in early trading, after several newspapers report it needs to raise £600m.

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Why Can’t I Get My Wife to Split the Costs of Sharing Our Home?


By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/dwgtUjB
via IFTTT Why Can’t I Get My Wife to Split the Costs of Sharing Our Home? A retiree is mystified as to why his new wife is willing to pay for her share of groceries and utility bills, but refuses to chip in for property taxes and insurance premiums. Style New York Times October 3, 2023 at 06:00PM

Women's group boss says she was bitten in racist Tube attack

Selma Taha, the director of Southall Black Sisters, says she had her hair ripped out and was bitten.

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Paris bedbugs: BBC correspondent goes on the hunt as infestations soar

Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield searched for the insect in the French capital as infestations soar.

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Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe

The competition watchdog is investigating the tech giants' cloud computing dominance.

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Interim House Speaker 'evicts' two senior Democrats from Capitol

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her long-time deputy Steny Hoyer are "evicted" from Capitol offices.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Oxfordshire explosion: Plant had permission for lightning mast

Severn Trent Green Power refuses to say if the mast had been installed before Monday's explosion.

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Cricket World Cup: A quick guide to the 2023 tournament

With 10 teams from across the world competing in India, here's a simple rundown of what you need to know.

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Ipswich Town players sing with Ed Sheeran in dressing room

Ipswich Town players sing to their highest-profile supporter as they return to the top of the table.

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Remembrance: Artist's war mural on Abertillery house

Two years after it was thought up, the mural is finished in time for Remembrance Sunday.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Lough Neagh: Why is the UK's largest lake turning toxic green?

Lough Neagh supplies 40% of Northern Ireland's drinking water - but it's being plagued by algae.

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NewsClick: Delhi police raid homes of prominent journalists

The homes of several journalists who work with NewsClick website have been searched.

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Why MAGA Wants to Betray Ukraine


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/cp6kY8I
via IFTTT Why MAGA Wants to Betray Ukraine Whatever they may say, it’s not about the money. Opinion New York Times October 1, 2023 at 06:00PM

Leicester: Face masks mandatory again in parts of city hospitals

The move has been prompted by a rise in patients testing positive for Covid, senior medics say.

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Monday, October 2, 2023

The Orion Nebula Is Full of Impossible Enigmas That Come in Pairs


By Jonathan O’Callaghan from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2Nh4kKs
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Echo Brown, Young Adult Author and Performer, Dies at 39


By Richard Sandomir from NYT Books https://ift.tt/gsXOy8Z
via IFTTT Echo Brown, Young Adult Author and Performer, Dies at 39 A one-woman show that used her date with a white hipster to talk about life, race, love and sex, led an editor to sign her to write two novels. Books New York Times October 1, 2023 at 06:00PM

Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy says Joe LaCava row fired up Europe's victory charge

Rory McIlroy says Europe were given "extra fire in their bellies" to seal Ryder Cup victory by the "disrespect" shown by American caddie Joe LaCava.

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Oops! Conservative candidate promises to be first 'female Labour mayor'

The Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall made the gaffe at the Conservative Party Conference.

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Gabon's predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal

BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

A Battered Supreme Court Returns to Confront a Challenging Docket


By Adam Liptak and Abbie VanSickle from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/b2vGrCc
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'Huge' fire breaks out at police facility in Egypt

Videos are being shared across social media of the blaze which local media says has injured more than 20 people.

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HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester link

The prime minister again refuses to say if high speed rail link will run from Birmingham to Manchester.

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'I had to live in a two-bed flat with 20 other men' - student

Nazmush Shahadat was accepted on to a UK university course but he couldn't find a house to live in.

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The 50 Best Movies on Max Right Now


By Scott Tobias from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/QzMJPZE
via IFTTT The 50 Best Movies on Max Right Now In addition to new Warner and HBO films, the streamer has a treasure trove of Golden Age classics, indie flicks and foreign films. Start with these. Movies New York Times May 16, 2022 at 07:00PM

Rouen fire: Major fire breaks out in French city

A huge fire tears through two disused buildings in the French city, with flames and smoke rising high into the sky.

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Spain: Nightclub fire kills six in Murcia

Four other people were injured in the fire in south-eastern city of Murcia, authorities say.

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Turkey: Two officers injured in blast near parliament

The interior minister says two people in a military vehicle were involved, one blew himself up.

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5 Places to Bask in Spectacular Foliage This Fall


By Steven Moity from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/5ecrnD9
via IFTTT 5 Places to Bask in Spectacular Foliage This Fall It was a summer of heat, droughts and deluges. Experts say that stress could make autumn colors especially vivid. Here’s where you can savor them before they’re gone. Travel New York Times September 24, 2023 at 06:00PM

Brexit: New system begins for moving goods from GB to NI

A key part of the Windsor Framework is implemented with "green and red lanes" at NI ports.

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Word of the Day: atavistic

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