Thursday, 30 November 2023

An Italian Lakeside Retreat That Embraces Modernity


By Nick Haramis and Ricardo Labougle from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/p8LHV3f

UK cold snap persists with sub-zero nights to come

More bitterly cold nights are on the way, while snow and ice warnings remain in place for many.

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Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Best TV Shows of 2023


By James Poniewozik, Mike Hale and Margaret Lyons from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/CBdnGs3

Chilly UK dips to -8C as snow and ice forecast

Snow has already been falling across Scotland and the east coast of England, as far south as Norfolk.

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Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The T Predictor: What We’ll Be Obsessing Over in 2024


By Kate Guadagnino, Jameson Montgomery, Juan A. Ramírez, John Wogan and Carmen Winant from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/SbWD4zT

Greed prevented Wilko rescue deal, claims HMV boss

Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse.

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Brits Rising Star: Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou nominated

Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou are up for the award previously won by Flo and Adele.

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Monday, 27 November 2023

When They Were Going Through Hell, They Kept a Record


By Kim Hubbard from NYT Books https://ift.tt/JSsm1qA

UK braces for snow as cold weather takes a grip

Forecasters say there could be snow in the south of the UK later this week as temperatures drop.

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Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman's allies say

But sources close to the PM dispute the document the former home secretary refers to amounted to a deal.

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Bellingham breaks Ronaldo scoring record as Real go top

Jude Bellingham scores his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz.

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Sunday, 26 November 2023

A Thai mother rejoices at learning her son is alive.


By Sui-Lee Wee from NYT World https://ift.tt/59PkFn8

Doctor Who: It's the best job I've ever had says actress Catherine Tate

Actress Catherine Tate says she "still to this day" does not know why she was cast in the show.

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Saturday, 25 November 2023

Dublin Deliveroo rider on the moment he tackled knifeman

A fast-food courier who saw children being stabbed outside their school in Dublin has described how he helped to stop the attacker.

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Friday, 24 November 2023

Reading Her Own Audiobook, Jada Pinkett Smith Slaps Back


By Elisabeth Egan from NYT Books https://ift.tt/OYsocID

Dublin riot: 'Huge destruction' after school stabbing leads to 34 arrests

Violence in the aftermath of a stabbing outside a school destroys police vehicles, buses and shops.

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HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.

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Thursday, 23 November 2023

W.H.O. Asks China for Details on Surge of Respiratory Illness in Children


By Vivian Wang and Siyi Zhao from NYT World https://ift.tt/HZERhod

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Last-minute snag delays rescue of trapped workers

Operations have resumed after rescuers cut through a steel obstacle that delayed them for a few hours.

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Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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Synthetic opioids: Largest ever UK seizure made by police

About 150,000 tablets of a drug called Nitazene were found in a factory set up in north London.

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023

A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance


By Jordan Rau from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Qgfdq4z

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Drilling resumes to save trapped Indian workers

The 41 workers got stuck when an under-construction tunnel collapsed due to a landslide 10 days ago.

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023

'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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A change in the weather - is there snow on the way?

After a mild and wet autumn so far, colder conditions are on the way for the UK. But just how cold will it get?

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Monday, 20 November 2023

Chris Mason: Jeremy Hunt looks likely to cut taxes - the question is where?

The focus of the Autumn Statement is expected to be on business taxes and growing the economy.

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‘It Was Terrible’: Taylor Swift Fans in Brazil Bear Heat and Dismay


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Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards

The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.

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Sunday, 19 November 2023

Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement.

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Saturday, 18 November 2023

How to Keep Your Bank From Closing All Your Accounts


By Ron Lieber from NYT Business https://ift.tt/EfQOJpy

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc on Las Vegas pole as Lewis Hamilton struggles

Charles Leclerc takes pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after Ferrari dominated qualifying in Formula 1's prestigious new race in Sin City.

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Friday, 17 November 2023

Dartmoor Zoo welcomes 'world's rarest big cat'

Fredo the Amur leopard is now registered on a zoological "dating site" as part of a breeding programme.

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The Israeli Army escorted Times journalists to Al-Shifa, a focus of its invasion.


By Philip P. Pan and Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/OPS0Y2A

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey

The shadow defence secretary says Labour is not a protest party after 10 frontbenchers rebelled in the Commons.

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US tourist dies after boat capsizes in the Bahamas

Footage filmed by a passenger shows the harrowing moment people began jumping out of the vessel as it sunk.

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Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold set to leave Premier League club

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is set to leave the club, BBC Sport understands.

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World Cup trophy safe after South Africa rugby offices burgled

Burglars break into South Africa's Rugby Union HQ but decide not to steal the World Cup trophy.

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Tuesday, 14 November 2023

UK family who fled Gaza fear for those left behind

Emad Abuaassi, who left with his wife and four children, says it is the "saddest moment" of his life.

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Monday, 13 November 2023

‘A Monster’: Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids


By Jan Hoffman and Hilary Swift from NYT Health https://ift.tt/a1yrzpx

I Sent My Doctor a Selfie. Intentionally.


By Tatiana Boncompagni from NYT Style https://ift.tt/09Wopus

Reshuffle under way after Braverman sacked as home secretary

James Cleverly is her replacement at the Home Office, with suggestions former PM David Cameron is to return to government.

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Hounslow: Five people killed in house fire

One person remains unaccounted for and another is being treated in hospital.

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Sunday, 12 November 2023

Man charged after mother stabbed in front of children

Perseverance Ncube, 35, was stabbed in the chest in front of her two children, police say.

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Saturday, 11 November 2023

Watch: BBC TV coverage of Armistice Day silence

The nation falls silent to mark the end of World War One in 1918, and remember those lost in conflict.

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Friday, 10 November 2023

Anger as diner 'puts own hair on plate to get free meal'

The owner of a pub in Blackburn spoke to the BBC after discovering the alleged dining deception on CCTV.

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Microsoft 365 down for some customers in UK and Germany

Users are complaining of problems accessing workplace app Teams and the Xbox gaming platform.

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U.K. Economy Stagnates as High Interest Rates Take Toll


By Eshe Nelson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/UgKrQxB

Ex-NatWest boss loses out on £7.6m payout after Farage row

Dame Alison Rose resigned after admitting to discussing details about Nigel Farage's bank account.

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Thursday, 9 November 2023

What to Know About the Sexual Side Effects of Antidepressants


By Azeen Ghorayshi from NYT Health https://ift.tt/gVca410

Mounjaro obesity jab authorised in UK

Trials suggest it can help people shed about 20% of body weight, but it is not recommended for NHS use yet.

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Wednesday, 8 November 2023

‘He’s 80 Years Old, and That Colors Every Impression Voters Have’: Three Writers Dish on Biden and the G.O.P.


By Frank Bruni, Katherine Mangu-Ward and Nate Silver from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/8L9A3QJ

Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Ukraine war: Grenade birthday gift kills army chief Zaluzhny's aide

Maj Hennadiy Chastyakov was opening presents at home near Kyiv with his son a the time of the blast.

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WeWork forced to file for bankruptcy in the US

The shared office giant, once seen as the future of the workplace, has been plagued by problems.

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Monday, 6 November 2023

Fortnite's OG season fuels 'biggest day in game's history'

The game's publisher says 44.7 million players logged a total 102 million hours of play on Sunday

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Watch and vote for best goal of the FA Cup first round

It was an epic weekend of FA Cup first-round action, but who scored the best goal? Cast your vote.

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Sunday, 5 November 2023

Center Parcs Woburn Forest: Teen dies after skateboard fall

The company says it has been a "distressing time" and its thoughts are with the boy's family.

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Saturday, 4 November 2023

Listen Early to ‘This American Life’: Is That What I Look Like?


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Devon and Cornwall forecast brings new flooding fears

The Met Office extends a yellow warning for rain after Storm Ciarán brought flooding and damage to the region.

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Friday, 3 November 2023

King-size creation on display at NEC Cake International

The snackable sovereign is made from marshmallows and chocolate.

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Thursday, 2 November 2023

Film Club: ‘Pick a Side. Pick a Side. Pick a Side. Now.’


By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/jYMc6et

Cockney and King's English becoming less common, researchers find

Researchers say younger generations use three main accents, including "multicultural London English".

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Gboyega Odubanjo: Poet to be awarded posthumous degree

Gboyega Odubanjo's family say he will never be forgotten and is "the gift that keeps on giving".

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Why Pharmacy Workers at CVS and Walgreens Are Protesting


By Michael Levenson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/lpoO6CP

Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia's Glenn Maxwell out of England match after golf buggy fall

Australia batter Glenn Maxwell will miss Saturday's World Cup match against England after falling off the back of a golf buggy and suffering a concussion.

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