Monday, 31 January 2022

Novavax applies to the F.D.A. for authorization of its Covid vaccine.


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U.S. and Russian Diplomats Clash at U.N. Security Council Meeting


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John K. Singlaub, General Who Clashed With Jimmy Carter, Dies at 100


By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4wFWHAYgD

Former Miss USA dead at 30

Attorney, TV personality and pageant winner Cheslie Kryst is believed to have taken her own life

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Sunday, 30 January 2022

The Hard-Line Russian Advisers Who Have Putin’s Ear


By BY ANTON TROIANOVSKI from NYT World https://ift.tt/Fu3TfWai5

Kansas City’s offensive line overhaul is paying off.


By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/eAEI9UmMu

Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests

Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate.

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Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media.

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Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

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Political Theater on an Ohio Debate Stage


By BY TRIP GABRIEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3o49Se8

Be Here Now: How to Exercise Mindfully


By BY JENNY MARDER from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3r9B90D

Thursday, 27 January 2022

Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign.

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Wednesday, 26 January 2022

Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew demands jury trial in US

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge.

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Why Online Stars Are Mad at Apple


By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3AC6bRD

Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine.

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Tuesday, 25 January 2022

IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting.

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Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse.

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Listen to ‘The Ezra Klein Show’


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Saturday, 22 January 2022

Why Boris Johnson May Finally Have Gone Too Far


By BY MAX FISHER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3fM4bgn

The Olympic torch relay shrinks to ‘prioritize safety.’


By BY ADEEL HASSAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3fQgh7W

Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel.

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Love Letter: An Emotionally Absent Mother of the Bride


By BY CHARANNA ALEXANDER from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3AntDSw

A Knockout Country-Rap Crossover, and 13 More New Songs


By BY JON PARELES, JON CARAMANICA, ISABELIA HERRERA AND GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3rxct0Y

So You Think You’re a Covid Expert (but Are You?)


By BY ALYSON KRUEGER from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3nM8aO2

A Reimagined ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ for the Covid Era


By BY JUAN A. RAMÍREZ from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3InosF6

'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement.

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Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction

Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013.

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Tuesday, 18 January 2022

A Recovery Journey That Isn’t


By BY TOMMY ORANGE from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3tCWVv7

Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks

It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped.

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New York City’s mayor says ‘we are winning’ against Omicron, as experts urge caution.


By BY EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS AND SHARON OTTERMAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3FGWMcq

Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged.

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In a Double Bill, the Avant-Garde Meets a Very Good Girl


By BY JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3tBvrX0

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler.

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The U.S. surgeon general warns that Omicron has not yet peaked.


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Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice.

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One America News Will Be Dropped by DirecTV, a Major Distributor


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Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse.

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Friday, 14 January 2022

Review: Dancing That Unfolds Like a Prayer


By BY GIA KOURLAS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3trVrUw

Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life.

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Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges.

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Thursday, 13 January 2022

London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000.

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A Schooling Debate: In Person or Remote?


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Oath Keepers Leader Charged With Seditious Conspiracy in Jan. 6 Investigation


By BY ALAN FEUER AND ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3fk0RbV

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

‘Dear Mother’ Review: Mamarazzi


By BY BEATRICE LOAYZA from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/33nk4Xv

Chicago Schools Reopen After a Stalemate


By BY AMELIA NIERENBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3FghXly

2021 in Jazz: Intimacy and Conversation


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Can Monitoring Brain Waves Boost Mental Health?


By BY DAVID DODGE from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3K7IMMw

Escaped Dutch youth offender shot dead in Belgium

The young man reportedly took two people hostage, drove over the border and opened fire on police.

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The White House says it is considering offering ‘high-quality’ masks to Americans.


By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE AND NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3GnhcIV

Ukraine tensions: US says Russia faces stark choice

Russia is told it must decide between de-escalation and diplomacy, or confrontation and consequences.

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Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Chris Hayes


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I thought Dad's pig heart transplant was delirium

David Bennett, 57, is the first person in the world to receive a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig.

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Novak Djokovic: Up to tennis star to explain PCR grey area, says Serbia PM

Ana Brnabic says it would be a clear breach of rules if the tennis star went out knowing he had Covid.

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Monday, 10 January 2022

Alexander Smalls Plans a Food Hall for Harlem. But First, Dubai.


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A New Line of Cookware Designed With Thomas Keller


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A Maple Syrup With a Hint of Brooklyn Bourbon


By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/31Ih0EQ