Southampton v Newcastle postponed because of Covid-19 cases and injuries in Magpies squad

Newcastle United's Premier League game at Southampton is postponed because of the number of Covid-19 cases and injuries in the Magpies squad.

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A Conductor Considers Her Future

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A1(M) crash: Woman fighting for life after wrong-way crash

The woman, in her 90s, was a passenger in a VW Polo which collided with a van, police say.

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Covid-19 vaccinations: African nations miss WHO target

Most African countries are behind with their Covid vaccinations and have now missed two global targets.

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Lukaku comments 'bring noise we don't need', says Chelsea boss Tuchel

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku's comments in an interview in which the striker said he was "not happy" with his role at the club "brings noise that we don't need".

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The Plane is Boarding, Where Are Your Test Results?

By BY LAUREN SLOSS from NYT Travel https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/31/travel/covid-test-chaos.html?partner=IFTTT

Most defeats, most ducks, most collapses - England's 'record-breakingly bad' year

Andy Zaltzman digs out the statistics that show how England's savage Ashes defeat caps a woeful year for Joe Root's side.

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32 Witnesses, at Least 4 Shushes: The Elizabeth Holmes Trial by the Numbers

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'I genuinely thought we had a good chance' - Anderson on England's Ashes defeat

England pace bowler James Anderson says he believed the side "genuinely had a good chance" of beating Australia in the Ashes.

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5 Things to Do This Weekend

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South Africa collapse as India win first Test

India wrap up a comfortable 113-run win over South Africa just after lunch on day five of the first Test.

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Will Omicron Meet Its Match in the Perseverance of New Yorkers?

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Average house price hits record high of £255,000

Typical prices leap almost £24,000 since January, making the strongest year since 2006, Nationwide says.

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Do We Have the Supreme Court We Deserve?

By BY LINDA GREENHOUSE from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/30/opinion/supreme-court-republican.html?partner=IFTTT

Woakes backs Root to remain as England captain

All-rounder Chris Woakes says England captain Joe Root "absolutely" has the players' backing despite the Ashes series defeat in Australia.

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How Oklahoma Became a Marijuana Boom State

By BY SIMON ROMERO from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/29/us/oklahoma-marijuana-boom.html?partner=IFTTT

Arteta to miss Arsenal v Man City match after testing positive for Covid again

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will miss the Premier League match against Manchester City on New Year's Day after testing positive for Covid-19.

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The Bill for My Homelessness Was $54,000

By BY LORI TERESA YEARWOOD from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/29/opinion/debt-homelessness.html?partner=IFTTT

Ashes: Is this year's debacle England's worst recent Ashes performance away from home?

After England lost the Ashes inside 12 days, BBC Sport looks at their recent series defeats in Australia and asks if this is the worst one yet?

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Why So Many Democracies Are Floundering

By BY RICHARD H. PILDES from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/29/opinion/democracy-fragmentation-america-europe.html?partner=IFTTT

Newham death: Man charged with murdering woman

Police say 29-year-old Kirsty Louise Ashley died of blunt force trauma in Newham.

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Egyptian pharaoh's mummy digitally unwrapped for first time

CT scans allowed archaeologists to study Amenhotep I's body and learn about his death and burial.

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The 2021 High School Yearbook of American Politics

By BY MICHELLE COTTLE from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/28/opinion/2021-political-stories-politicians.html?partner=IFTTT

Paing Takhon: Myanmar celebrity gets three years in jail for mass protests

Paing Takhon, who has millions of fans, took part in protests against a military coup.

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It’s Decision Time for the Mental Health of Our Young

By BY JONATHAN SLATER from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/28/opinion/pandemic-omicron-mental-health.html?partner=IFTTT

Who Gets to Define What It Means to Live?

By BY NICK ROMEO from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/28/opinion/living-wage-calculator.html?partner=IFTTT

How Play-Doh Helped Save Me From My Despair in Grad School

By BY JENNY QI from NYT Magazine https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/28/magazine/play-doh.html?partner=IFTTT

Crash Test Dummies Made Cars Safer (for Average-Size Men)

By BY ALISHA HARIDASANI GUPTA from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/27/business/car-safety-women.html?partner=IFTTT

The Conversation I Never Had With Chuck Close

By BY ALI SILVERSTEIN from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/27/opinion/chuck-close-artist.html?partner=IFTTT

Desmond Tutu - the staunch and steadfast healer of a nation

How Desmond Tutu went from public enemy No1 to the pastor of a nation.

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U.S. caseloads surpass the winter pandemic peak of early 2021.

By BY ISABELLA GRULLÓN PAZ AND ANDREW JACOBS from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/12/27/world/omicron-covid-vaccine-tests/covid-caseloads-winter-pandemic-peak?partner=IFTTT

Jean-Marc Vallée: Canadian filmmaker dies aged 58

The director's works included Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and the TV series Big Little Lies.

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E.O. Wilson, a Pioneer of Evolutionary Biology, Dies at 92

By BY CARL ZIMMER from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/27/science/eo-wilson-dead.html?partner=IFTTT

Desmond Tutu, Whose Voice Helped Slay Apartheid, Dies at 90

By BY MARILYN BERGER from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/26/world/africa/desmond-tutu-dead.html?partner=IFTTT

Desmond Tutu: UK tributes paid to archbishop

Tributes are paid in the UK to Archbishop Desmond Tutu after his death at the age of 90.

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Sus manos hablaban de amor

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¿Cómo convencer de vacunarse a quienes no lo han hecho?

By BY ANUPAM B. JENA AND CHRISTOPHER M. WORSHAM from NYT en Español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2021/12/26/espanol/opinion/como-convencer-vacuna-covid.html?partner=IFTTT

In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world.

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The Gift of Glasses

By BY KRISTEN BAYRAKDARIAN from NYT Neediest Cases https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/26/neediest-cases/the-gift-of-glasses.html?partner=IFTTT

A Christmas morning launch.

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A New Israeli Wonderland, Where You Can Almost Forget Where You Are

By BY ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/25/world/middleeast/west-bank-entertainment-complex-israel.html?partner=IFTTT

Sardi’s Is Back After 648 Days, Its Fortunes Tied to Broadway

By BY MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/25/theater/sardis-broadway-reopening.html?partner=IFTTT

As Omicron Spreads and Cases Soar, the Unvaccinated Remain Defiant

By BY JACK HEALY, NOAH WEILAND AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/25/us/as-omicron-spreads-and-cases-soar-the-unvaccinated-remain-defiant.html?partner=IFTTT

Many African Countries Toughen Covid Restrictions as Fourth Wave Spreads

By BY ABDI LATIF DAHIR AND JEFFREY MOYO from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/25/world/africa/africa-coronavirus-omicron.html?partner=IFTTT

Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies

In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence.

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Coquito, la bebida navideña puertorriqueña, también en helado

By BY KORSHA WILSON from NYT en Español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2021/12/25/espanol/coquito-helado-receta.html?partner=IFTTT

Met Office confirms white Christmas as snow falls in Scotland

Snow fell overnight in Aberdeenshire, Shetland, Perthshire and the Scottish Borders.

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Who’s Up for a Round of Warhammer?

By BY SHANE O’NEILL from NYT Style https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/25/style/warhammer-game.html?partner=IFTTT

Ashes: England-Australia Melbourne Test - tourists make four changes for Boxing Day

Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow are among four changes made by England for the must-win third Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Wallice, an Indie Pop Sensation from Los Angeles

By BY MADELEINE CONNORS from NYT Style https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/25/style/wallice-indie-pop-punching-bag-los-angeles.html?partner=IFTTT

James Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview

Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school.

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CrossCountry: Strike action affects Christmas Eve train journeys

Train operator CrossCountry says it has cancelled many services on Friday.

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Man killed by dog 'died doing what he loved'

Friends have paid tribute to "a hero in the dog world" after Adam Watts was attacked at his kennels in Angus.

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Chris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault

US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002.

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Tesla disables gaming while driving feature

It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving.

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‘Es como una ciudad fantasma’: las Navidades pandémicas en Tierra Santa

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Burnley-Everton called off because of Covid cases and injuries

The Premier League postpones Everton's match at Burnley on Sunday because of coronavirus cases and injuries.

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Adams Delays Appointment of Ex-Police Official Amid Ethics Concerns

By BY MICHAEL ROTHFELD, EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS AND WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/24/nyregion/philip-banks-deputy-mayor.html?partner=IFTTT

Woolworths 1920s Christmas nativity scene still going strong

The decoration has been part of a Norfolk family's Christmas for almost 100 years.

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Small Businesses Look Ahead to Uncertainty, Again

By BY JULIA ROTHMAN AND SHAINA FEINBERG from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/24/business/small-business-resolutions.html?partner=IFTTT

Christmas travel in full swing despite disruption

Almost half of Britons are to travel to visit loved ones, but caution about Omicron is widespread.

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Omicron: Half of colds will be Covid, warn UK researchers

If you have a sore throat, runny nose and a headache, get a Covid test, experts advise.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Kyiv hopes truce will ease military tensions

Russia and Ukraine agree to restore a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, amid a build-up of Russian forces.

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Energy bills to soar 50% unless government intervenes, industry warns

Households face another sharp rise unless the government intervenes to ease the impact of gas prices.

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Liverpool-Leeds & Wolves-Watford postponed because of Covid cases

The Premier League postpones Liverpool's game against Leeds United and the match between Wolves and Watford because of coronavirus.

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When will the 500 million free tests that Biden promised be available?

By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/12/23/world/omicron-covid-vaccine-tests/when-will-the-500-million-free-tests-that-biden-promised-be-available?partner=IFTTT

Fury in China After an Outspoken Teacher Disappears

By BY CHRIS BUCKLEY from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/world/asia/li-tiantian-disappearance.html?partner=IFTTT

The Artists We Lost in 2021, in Their Words

By BY GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/arts/artists-who-died-2021.html?partner=IFTTT

China tells Winter Olympic spectators: Clap, don’t shout, for athletes.

By BY KEITH BRADSHER from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/12/23/world/omicron-covid-vaccine-tests/china-winter-olympic-spectators?partner=IFTTT

‘It Felt So New York’: One Year on the Subway

By BY ALI KATE CHERKIS from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/nyregion/nyc-subway-photos.html?partner=IFTTT

James Franco admits sleeping with students from his acting school

The actor spoke at length about allegations of sexual misconduct made against him in 2018.

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Heir Apparent or Afterthought? The Frustrations of Kamala Harris.

By BY KATIE ROGERS AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/us/politics/kamala-harris-biden-administration.html?partner=IFTTT

Beneath a Covid Vaccine Debacle, 30 Years of Government Culpability

By BY CHRIS HAMBY AND SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/us/vaccine-hub-government-culpability.html?partner=IFTTT

England name much-changed squad for West Indies T20 tour

England captain Eoin Morgan will lead a much-changed 16-man squad during January's five-match Twenty20 tour of the West Indies.

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Uncovering Truths With Missing Data

By BY ROBERT GEBELOFF from NYT Times Insider https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/23/insider/uncovering-truths-with-missing-data.html?partner=IFTTT

Scotland's nightclubs to close for three weeks from 27 December

It follows new restrictions being put on public events and venues earlier this week due to concern over Omicron.

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Coldplay to stop making music as a band in 2025

The band's frontman Chris Martin made the revelation in an interview with BBC Radio 2's Jo Whiley.

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Tiananmen Square: What happened in the protests of 1989?

It's more than 30 years since the Tiananmen Square protests were crushed in Beijing. What happened and why?

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Covid in Wales: Groups of six allowed to meet in pubs

There will be strict limits on the number of people who can meet in pubs, restaurants and cinemas.

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Louise Minchin: Stalker Carl Davies jailed more than two years

Carl Davies admitted sending intimidating comments to presenter Louise Minchin and her daughter Mia.

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Celebrity MasterChef: Channel 5 News apologises for revealing winner

The broadcaster announced the winner's name early during one of its news bulletins.

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CrossCountry: Strike action set to disrupt Christmas Eve trains

A union says members voted to strike as they felt the role of guards was being undermined.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Sally Ann Howes dies aged 91

The actress also appeared on Broadway in My Fair Lady and won a Tony Award for her part in Brigadoon.

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The F.B.I. Deployed Surveillance Teams Inside Portland Protests

By BY MIKE BAKER, SERGIO OLMOS AND ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/us/portland-protests-fbi-surveillance.html?partner=IFTTT

Using a City’s Excess Heat to Reduce Emissions

By BY TATIANA SCHLOSSBERG from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/world/heat-carbon-emissions-cities.html?partner=IFTTT

Los retos de Gabriel Boric, el presidente electo de Chile

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What Do You Think of Our New Vocabulary Quizzes?

By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/learning/what-do-you-think-of-our-new-vocabulary-quizzes.html?partner=IFTTT

Why Christmas Gifts Are Arriving on Time This Year

By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/business/christmas-gifts-delivery-supply-chain.html?partner=IFTTT

Benjamin Mendy: Man City footballer charged with another rape

Footballer Benjamin Mendy is now facing seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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How Parents Should Think About Omicron

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Met refers itself to watchdog over No 10 Christmas party

There is a "case to answer" over an alleged Covid rule-busting gathering, says Green Party peer.

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Wightlink ferry crewman takes passenger 270 miles to party

Mark Mitchell makes a 500-mile round trip to get Hilary Spinks to her "Turkey and Tinsel" holiday.

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Sherrilyn Ifill: ‘There Is No Guarantee We Make It Out of This Period as a Democracy’

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How the Copy Cats Came for Clubhouse

By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/21/technology/clubhouse-twitter-spaces.html?partner=IFTTT

Christmas restrictions: 'I don't have a turkey in the fridge'

With just four days until Christmas, people are wondering if new restrictions will be brought in.

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Retailers Find TikTok a ‘Sunny Place’ for Advertising

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As Well as Bows, This Santa Ties Knots

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