Saturday 30 July 2022

US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after 'rebound' infection

The US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test.

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Can We Resist the Age of the Algorithm?


By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/R60TLCn

Biden Tests Positive for Covid Again in ‘Rebound’ Case


By BY PETER BAKER AND NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/P6n59MI

Italy: Outcry over killing of African migrant in town centre

The brutal assault on Nigerian trader Alika Ogorchukwu in broad daylight was captured on video.

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Russia cuts off gas flow to Latvia.


By BY MAHAM JAVAID from NYT World https://ift.tt/zqZdV3X

New Mexico governor declares state of emergency for drinking water.


By BY MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4qkpn9o

The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa

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Friday 29 July 2022

Wildfire spreads to hotel in Turkey

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after the blaze broke out in Turkey's south-west.

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The One Thing You Can Control at Work Is You


By BY ROXANE GAY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/lAdy2CZ

Hitler's watch sells for $1.1m in controversial sale

The timepiece along with other Nazi items were auctioned despite condemnation from Jewish groups.

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Coming This Season: Pep Guardiola 3.0


By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/Gu98PBh

Pushing an Immigration Conspiracy Theory, While Courting Latinos


By BY JENNIFER MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Q1u3PaG

Spain heatwave: PM tells workers to stop wearing ties to save energy

Pedro Sanchez says it will reduce air conditioner use and save energy as Spain endures a heatwave.

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Thursday 28 July 2022

Notre-Dame Cathedral on track to reopen in 2024

A huge restoration project has been under way after a fire destroyed much of building in 2019.

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Carried Interest Is Back in the Headlines. What Would a New Tax Proposal Do?


By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT AND EMILY FLITTER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/mKF1lAW

23 Easy Summer Recipes to Make You Feel Better About (Almost) Everything


By BY MARGAUX LASKEY from NYT Food https://ift.tt/5WPte7i

After Clash, Manchin and Schumer Rushed to Reset Climate and Tax Deal


By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XP3RK6A

Biden says Senate bill will fight inflation and bring down cost of living.


By BY JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/eCX9f2g

Like Bees of the Seas, These Crustaceans Pollinate Seaweed


By BY ANNIE ROTH from NYT Science https://ift.tt/Xnz2FPc

Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist fined for 'discrediting army'

Marina Ovsyannikova, who famously staged a protest on live TV, is fined for her remarks on the war.

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Wednesday 27 July 2022

Ukraine war round-up: Rockets hit bridge and warm words for Johnson

A Russian-held bridge comes under fire and Ukraine's leader praises the outgoing British PM.

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H.I.V. Infections Remain Persistently High, U.N. Reports


By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2Wt5Xad

Is Trump in Legal Peril? This Ex-Prosecutor Would Know


By BY MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Xjx0S4P

Nobody Talks About How Fracking Was an Extraordinary Boondoggle


By BY DAVID WALLACE-WELLS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/0FHNmyV

Why Brandon Perea’s ‘Nope’ Audition Made Jordan Peele Cry


By BY KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/zoSRZyt

Biden Ends Isolation After Testing Negative for Covid


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/OC4A3qt

Viktor Orban, Hungary’s leader, is denounced for comments on race.


By BY BENJAMIN NOVAK from NYT World https://ift.tt/5JKOYaw

Tuesday 26 July 2022

Viktor Orban adviser Hegedus resigns over 'pure Nazi' speech

A long time adviser to the Hungarian prime minister resigns over speech criticising "race mixing".

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Tiny Love Stories: Summer Loving


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Fanfare as Croatia's Chinese-built bridge finally opens

The Peljesac bridge links southern Croatia to the rest of the country and is being hailed as historic.

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As the Trade Deadline Nears, the Brewers Could Be in Trouble


By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/5ZfoE9s

Transportation Dept. Opens Program to Make Public Transit Accessible


By BY STEPHANIE LAI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0X6YrlG

A Maestro and His Musicians Face Scrutiny Over Ties to Russia


By BY JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/kHav1Fh

Shopify is laying off 10 percent of its workers.


By BY ISABELLA SIMONETTI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/NXOyYhC

Monday 25 July 2022

Pope Francis: Pontiff says he is 'deeply sorry' to Canadian residential school survivors

Pope Francis "begs forgiveness" for the Catholic Church's role in abuse against indigenous peoples.

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Why Euro 2022 Is One-Stop Shopping for Europe’s Biggest Clubs


By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/6USETe0

Zimbabwe launches gold coins to tackle soaring inflation

Each coin will be priced at the international market rate for an ounce of gold plus 5% for costs.

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Ukraine war round-up: UK to host Eurovision as Moscow cuts gas exports

The song contest can't be held in Ukraine, and Russia further reducing gas supplies to the EU.

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Lizzo Earns Her Second No. 1 Song: ‘About Damn Time’


By BY BEN SISARIO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/cL2b6zV

Sunday 24 July 2022

We Can’t Afford Not to Prosecute Trump


By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/peEUsh3

Oregon athletes find a creative way to make money: Housing rentals.


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

‘We Survived Another Night’: In Ruined Suburb, Solace in a Small Community


By BY JANE ARRAF AND EMILE DUCKE from NYT World https://ift.tt/V4wE7rI

France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs.

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Brazil election: Bolsonaro launches campaign

He pledges to continue a cash welfare programme if he is returned to office in October.

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In a Memphis restaurant, no relief from the heat.


By BY LUKE VANDER PLOEG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/T40yQsB

Saturday 23 July 2022

Google Fires Engineer Who Claims Its A.I. Is Conscious


By BY NICO GRANT from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/rd5wpyk

Ukrainian technology companies have earned billions. But the good times may not last.


By BY DAVID SEGAL from NYT Business https://ift.tt/nMc3Ba6

Why Trump Is Weakening


By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/mtq9CEH

Covid in China: Xi Jinping and other leaders given domestic vaccine

The president and other top politicians have received domestically produced vaccines, say officials.

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Austrian Conductor Dies After Collapsing Onstage in Munich


By BY A.J. GOLDMANN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/L1IKsPw

Utah University Admits ‘Shortcomings’ in Handling Domestic Abuse Case


By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/GAHFctK

Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt

The deal hangs in the balance after missiles hit the port of Odesa in a widely condemned attack.

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Friday 22 July 2022

A Republican running for governor in Michigan is playing up the Jan. 6 charges against him.


By BY ALAN FEUER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EW9Qqc4

Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Casting Missing Wife’s Ballot for Trump


By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iquV7AU

China heatwave: Temperatures of 40C expected this weekend

Some cities in Zhejiang province have been issued red alerts, the country's highest warning.

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Wonking Out: What’s the Matter With Italy?


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/pnvS8tM

Review: A New Opera Tells an Original Story With an Open Heart


By BY ZACHARY WOOLFE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/T1BfYxU

Steve Bannon: Jury finds Trump ally guilty of contempt of Congress

An unofficial advisor to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to cooperate with the January 6 committee.

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Tunisia divided ahead of referendum

President Kais Saied may succeed in tightening his grip through a constitutional referendum on 25 July.

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Thursday 21 July 2022

Mexican woman who had reported threats dies after being set on fire

Luz Raquel Padilla, who had reported threats against her, was doused with alcohol and set alight.

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Watch Live: President Biden Tests Positive for the Coronavirus


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Lynne O'Donnell: Taliban detained, abused and threatened me

Australian Lynne O'Donnell says she was forced to post tweets that publicly retracted her articles.

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A Painful Deadline Nears as Colorado River Reservoirs Run Critically Low


By BY HENRY FOUNTAIN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/lck8VrS

Droupadi Murmu: The woman who is India's first tribal president

Droupadi Murmu registered a comfortable win against her rival candidate Yashwant Sinha.

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Wednesday 20 July 2022

Cheetahs to prowl India for first time in 70 years

The mammals are coming from Namibia in a deal that has been in negotiations since 2020.

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Bipartisan Senate Group Strikes Deal to Rewrite Electoral Count Act


By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/V1UBLbk

Kenya elections 2022: President Kenyatta halves cost of maize flour

The government announces subsidies on maize flour and cooking oil amid criticism of the timing.

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Holding Out for a Hero? Ballet Theater Has It Covered.


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

Ukraine war round-up: Russia expands its aims and Putin's tricky Tehran moment

Russia aims for territory beyond Ukraine's east, and Putin's warm welcome - and awkward moment - in Iran.

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Tuesday 19 July 2022

Today in On Tech: 3 ways Musk can support free speech.


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Mapping Europe’s Heat Wave


By BY LAZARO GAMIO, ZACH LEVITT AND ELEANOR LUTZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/MXpjH3d

Hasbro reports rising sales on strong demand, despite higher prices.


By BY GREGORY SCHMIDT from NYT Business https://ift.tt/CKqcLxI

Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid.

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Here’s a look at the forecast for tonight.


By BY MAHAM JAVAID from NYT World https://ift.tt/DGXsrC1

In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe

The continent has faced sweltering temperatures that sent heat records tumbling.

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Inflation: A Revolution of Falling Expectations


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