Monday, 31 January 2022

What We Can Learn From How the 1918 Pandemic Ended


By BY JOHN M. BARRY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/iZ6oD2HSc

Nothing’s More Fun Than Picking the Next Supreme Court Justice. Right?


By BY GAIL COLLINS AND BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/IUz5CJVX8

El mundo debe aprender a vivir con el coronavirus. Y Japón puede enseñarnos algo


By BY HITOSHI OSHITANI from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/EzWu9aRIM

Documenting Los Angeles’s Unlikely Urban Fishermen


By BY MADELINE TOLLE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/AIDwzJbrc

F1 to make Covid vaccines mandatory

Formula 1 is to make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for all personnel this year.

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‘Jeuje,’ ‘Zhoosh,’ ‘Zhuzh’: A Word of Many Spellings, and Meanings


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Former England all-rounder Bresnan retires

Warwickshire's former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan announces his retirement at the age of 36.

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Sunday, 30 January 2022

Para los patrocinadores olímpicos, ‘China es una excepción’


By BY ALEXANDRA STEVENSON AND STEVEN LEE MYERS from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/uNKIhMH5r

U.S. Forces Return to Combat as Allies Struggle to Subdue ISIS Fighters


By BY JANE ARRAF AND SANGAR KHALEEL from NYT World https://ift.tt/JYp3eG9rx

¿Estamos viviendo en una simulación?


By BY FARHAD MANJOO from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/o3mIBpw8K

Rolling With Wee Man, and His Fans


By BY CAITY WEAVER from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/Dn81O9Urw

Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict.

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Guns, Race, Abortion: Jennifer Haigh’s New Novel Humanizes Hot-Button Topics


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Gary Mavin: Wife's shock at poor care before suicide death

Lea Mavin says it was shocking to hear a doctor thought her husband was feigning symptoms.

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Saturday, 29 January 2022

Doncaster: Boy, 17, and man die in double fatal town centre stabbing

A boy of 17 is in custody in connection with the deaths of a teenager and a 21-year-old man.

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Joe Biden and Peter Doocy Is the Rivalry Everyone Can Love


By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3ILmFd3

Ashleigh Barty wins Australian Open

Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title.

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Like Riding a Tilt-a-Whirl Manned by a Sadist


By BY JENNIFER REESE from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/33U4seU

Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks

The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather.

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Otherworldly Beauty at Paris Couture Week


By BY JESSICA TESTA from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/3KTvPWZ

Friday, 28 January 2022

16 Men Died in New York City Jails Last Year. Who Were They?


By BY MICHAEL WILSON AND CHELSIA ROSE MARCIUS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3rWjnwP

Two Simple Tricks That Help Owls Stay in Their New Homes


By BY MATT KAPLAN from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3ILAnNm

The Battle for the World’s Most Powerful Cyberweapon


By BY RONEN BERGMAN AND MARK MAZZETTI from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3IK3zEb

Will There Be Mardi Gras?


By BY DEBRA KAMIN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3rVy0AF

How Prabal Gurung Plans to Fall in Love This Year


By BY RUTH LA FERLA from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3u7HRWF

Stephen Kyere: Ex-Met police officer charged with rape

Former PC Stephen Kyere will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court next month.

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The Queen's Gambit: Netflix denied motion to dismiss defamation case

Lawyers say the fictional show tarnished the reputation of chess champion Nona Gaprindashvili.

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Barnard Castle records best ever year for tourists

A boom in Covid-19 staycations saw visitors increase at several sites operated by English Heritage.

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Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin's geopolitical jigsaw

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine.

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Thursday, 27 January 2022

Pet cat missing for 11 years reunited with owners

Fergus was found in Aberdeen earlier this month after going missing in Moray in 2010.

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Russia and Other Petrostates Will Still Exert Muscle in the Clean Energy Shift


By BY MEGHAN L. O’SULLIVAN AND JASON BORDOFF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3u8Hj2P

Obituary: Barry Cryer

He provided the words for many of Britain's top comedy acts and was on the stage and airwaves himself.

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Judge John Hodgman on the Inefficient Goodbye Kiss


By BY JOHN HODGMAN from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3u30M4Z

Barty becomes first home player to reach Australian Open women's singles final in 42 years

Ashleigh Barty becomes the first home player to reach the Australian Open women's singles final in 42 years, beating Madison Keys on Rod Laver Arena.

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Wednesday, 26 January 2022

Robbinsville, N.J.: A Diverse Community ‘at the Center of It All’


By BY DAVE CALDWELL from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/3fVTEPA

Viral videos, stoicism and stockpiling on Ukraine’s uneasy borders

With an estimated 100,000 Russian soldiers now on Ukraine's border, what do Ukrainians make of it all?

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After 16 Years in ‘Hadestown,’ Anaïs Mitchell Emerges With a New Album


By BY LINDSAY ZOLADZ from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3H2XzGr

Australian Government Buys Copyright to Indigenous Flag


By BY YAN ZHUANG from NYT World https://ift.tt/3H4iQiU

Texas synagogue siege: Two men arrested in Manchester

Two suspects are detained in Manchester as part of the investigation into the attack in Texas.

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Instagram and Whatsapp stalker's lies 'ruined my life for years'

Women who were targeted by Matthew Hardy speak about the impact of his avalanche of messages.

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Tuesday, 25 January 2022

London bus crash: Children injured as double-decker hits shop

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said his thoughts were with those affected by the "terrible incident".

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Learning to Listen to the Voices Only You Hear


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Royal Mail to cut jobs amid ongoing postal delays

The move comes as the firm struggles to make deliveries in part due to Covid-related absences.

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Cannabis Events Come Out of Hiding in New York City


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Crossrail: A first journey on London’s new line

The Elizabeth line will run under central London.

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Sunday, 23 January 2022

Wolves fire: Blaze causes 'significant damage' to Molineux

The blaze broke out in the early hours in a bar area and spread to parts of a stand.

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Royal Family photos found in 'emotional' collection

Relatives of an amateur photographer stumble on his "stunning" archive of images of the royals.

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The controversial Irish force sent to police Palestine

The disbandment of the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1922 led hundreds of ex-members to go overseas.

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Homes That Sold for Around $1.4 Million


By BY C. J. HUGHES from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/3qReiqf

Weike Wang’s Antisocial Novel, ‘Joan Is Okay’


By BY DEESHA PHILYAW from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3FT6ubS

Mystery book sculptures to be auctioned in Edinburgh

Five paper creations by an anonymous artist are to be sold to raise funds for the Scottish Book Trust.

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Stretford boy, 16, fatally stabbed prompting murder probe

The teenager was found with stab injuries and died shortly after being taken to hospital, police say.

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Saturday, 22 January 2022

I Watched the Building of an Olympic Venue


By BY KEITH BRADSHER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3Ksp26t

Inflation rate: How it affects you, beer and bacon sandwiches

A beginners' guide to inflation rates and what it means to you and your night out.

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3 Things to Know About Résumés


By BY GRAY BELTRAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3qRpIKX

Robot vacuum cleaner escapes from Cambridge Travelodge

The automated vacuum device ignores a hotel door's threshold and makes a break for freedom.

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The roller-skating group tackling loneliness

Skate Social Belfast regularly meets at well-known city landmarks, including Titanic Belfast.

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Friday, 21 January 2022

Covid-19: 'We'll be second-class citizens if self-isolation rules go'

People with conditions that mean the vaccine does not work fear the removal of self-isolation rules.

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One Opera Opening Would Make Any Composer Happy. He Has Two.


By BY ELISABETH VINCENTELLI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3AmuSRX

Fats Timbo: 'I thought I was cursed'

Influencer opens up about overcoming bullying and insecurity.

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Vaccine Hesitancy Comes for Pet Parents


By BY JULIE HALPERT from NYT Well https://ift.tt/33Ba2Cs

The shy man behind the hard-rocking extrovert

The singer who popularised a melodramatic bombastic style of rock music.

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Thursday, 20 January 2022

Subdued Murray beaten in straight sets by Daniel at Australian Open

Britain's former world number one Andy Murray produces a subdued display as he loses to Japan's Taro Daniel in the Australian Open second round.

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Meet the Man Championing Lebanon’s Culinary Traditions


By BY LINDSEY TRAMUTA from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3KpAWOl

Australian Open: Andy Murray opponent Taro Daniel almost hits umpire with wild return

Watch as Andy Murray's opponent Taro Daniel hits a wild return that skims the back of the chair umpire during their second round match at the Australian Open.

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The Plans for the World’s Next Largest City Are Incomplete


By BY SARIKA BANSAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/3rxFCsL

NBA: Watch Joel Embiid's best plays for Philadelphia 76ers

Watch Joel Embiid's best plays as he matches his career-high score of 50 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 123-110 victory over the Orlando Magic.

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Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Conservative MPs moving against Boris Johnson are 'like a jilted lover', says MP

Boris Johnson faces a loss of faith among newer MPs - but the PM's supporters insist he can survive.

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s Bid for a New Trial Faces a Major Hurdle


By BY BENJAMIN WEISER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3rA5qVr

Radar satellite's stunning map of UK and Ireland

For some technologies there are never any clouds to spoil the view.

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After Omicron, This Pandemic Will Be Different


By BY WILLIAM HANAGE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3FGb2m2

The women facing rape threats and abuses on Clubhouse

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government.

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Tuesday, 18 January 2022

US airlines warn of impending 5G flight disruption

Airlines say the start of 5G mobile phone services on Wednesday will hit aircraft navigation systems.

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Licence fee freeze will hit programmes, BBC director general says

The new TV licence deal will 'affect our frontline output', the BBC director general reveals.

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French skier investigated over collision with British girl

A skier who hit a five-year-old in the French Alps who then died faces a possible charge of manslaughter.

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What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?

The cost of living is at its highest rate for 10 years and is expected to increase further.

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In a Virus-Stricken Future, Humanity Endures Amid the Grief


By BY LINCOLN MICHEL from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3qBoXW0

Uncapped Barbeary named in England Six Nations squad

In-form Wasps back row Alfie Barbeary is one of six uncapped players in England's 36-man Six Nations squad.

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A PM who lied to Parliament would normally quit - Raab

The deputy PM backs his leader after Boris Johnson is accused of lying to Parliament over a No 10 garden party.

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Monday, 17 January 2022

For Two Roommates, the Fine Print Held a Big Surprise


By BY D.W. GIBSON from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/3tzA5EP

Try Intuitive Eating to Break the Diet Cycle


By BY TARA PARKER-POPE from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3A7OHwc

The Persistent Gender Gap at the Supreme Court Lectern


By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3I6cCiu

Alone With a Basketball, a Hoop, and Covid


By BY DAN BARRY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3nzV7zs

The Too-Short Evolution of Mac Miller


By BY DAVE KIM from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3GwBnnE

Boris Johnson not in danger over parties, says Nadhim Zahawi

As MPs return to Westminster, the education secretary denies an operation to save the PM is in place.

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A Record Virus Surge in the Philippines, but Doctors Are Hopeful


By BY SUI-LEE WEE AND CAMILLE ELEMIA from NYT World https://ift.tt/34ZaL0L

Sunday, 16 January 2022

The Ashes: 'A huge step towards victory' - Ben Stokes falls for five

Australia take a "huge step towards victory" as they claim the wicket of Ben Stokes for just five leaving England on 92-4 needing 271 to win the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart.

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A Fascinating Page-Turner Made From an Unlikely Subject: Federal Reserve Policy


By BY JENNIFER SZALAI from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3FEOiTu

How a Gray Painting Can Break Your Heart


By BY JASON FARAGO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3tuVD5k

Serbia’s president says Djokovic can return home with his ‘head held high.’


By BY MARC SANTORA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3nwg9ii

Suddenly, a vacuum at the top of the Australian Open.


By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3A0Q681

Nos urgen nuevos ideales de masculinidad


By BY JONATHAN MALESIC from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/3GzRqBe