Everton boss Frank Lampard says the deadline for which he would consider selling winger Anthony Gordon had now passed.
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Wednesday, 31 August 2022
Eurozone Inflation Reaches 9.1 Percent, Driven by Prices for Energy and Food
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England v South Africa: Hosts name unchanged squad for deciding Test at The Oval
England name an unchanged 14-man squad for the third and deciding Test against South Africa at The Oval next month.
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John Adams, an American Master at 75
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FA Cup: Former Liverpool academy player Dahrius Waldron on prison and rejection
Dahrius Waldron went from sharing a pitch with Steven Gerrard to prison, and will play in FA Cup qualifying this weekend.
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Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water?
Hosepipe bans are in place across much of England and parts of Wales.
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The Allure of the Lurid? Elementary, My Dear Reader!
By BY JANE PEK from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/30/books/review/life-of-crime-martin-edwards.html?partner=IFTTT
Major clear-up under way in Edinburgh after bin strike
The walkout in the capital ended at 04:59 as rubbish continues to pile up in other council areas.
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3 Essay Collections Offer Guides to Great Art and Literature
By BY LORI SODERLIND from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/30/books/review/gary-indiana-david-collard-charles-baxter.html?partner=IFTTT
Scott Parker: Bournemouth sack head coach after 9-0 defeat by Liverpool
Bournemouth sack head coach Scott Parker three days after Saturday's 9-0 Premier League defeat at Liverpool.
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Monday, 29 August 2022
Swift announces new album as she wins top MTV award
The singer revealed details about her new record Midnights as she scooped video of the year.
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'Man of the Hole': Last of his tribe dies in Brazil
The last member of an uncontacted indigenous group in Brazil had lived in total isolation for decades.
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New council pay offer made to end strike action in Scotland
Two thirds of Scotland's local authorities have seen bin workers walking out with staff at schools and nurseries due to join the dispute next week.
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Indianapolis: Dutch commando dies after shooting outside US hotel
The special forces soldier was one of three Dutch commandos wounded in an attack early on Saturday.
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Royal Navy HMS Prince of Wales breaks down off south coast
The HMS Prince of Wales's departure from Portsmouth had already been postponed due to a technical issue.
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A Catholic Podcasting Star Says Theocracy Is Not the Way
By BY DAVID MARCHESE from NYT Magazine https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/29/magazine/father-mike-schmitz-interview.html?partner=IFTTT
Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fistfight
The cabin crew intervened after hearing noise from the cockpit as two pilots started fighting.
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Sunday, 28 August 2022
Belfast: The hidden castles under the city's shops
The remains of three castles dating from the 13th Century could lie beneath the city, archaeologists say.
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Counting the Population Has Always Been Political
By BY ALEXANDRA JACOBS from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/28/books/democracys-data-dan-bouk.html?partner=IFTTT
Lucas Paqueta: West Ham set to sign Lyon and Brazil midfielder for £36.5m
West Ham are set to complete the signing of Lyon's Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta.
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The Toss
By BY AARON BYRD, WEIYI CAI, GEOFF MACDONALD, EMILY RHYNE, NOAH THROOP, JOE WARD AND JEREMY WHITE from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/28/sports/tennis/tennis-serve-ball-toss.html?partner=IFTTT
Port of Felixstowe strike workers enter final day
Almost 2,000 workers enter an eighth and final day of industrial action at the Port of Felixstowe.
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Saturday, 27 August 2022
Serena Williams at the U.S. Open: How to Watch Her First Match
By BY JESUS JIMÉNEZ from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/article/watch-serena-williams-us-open.html?partner=IFTTT
Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months
The service welcomes back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place.
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‘Un último acto de amabilidad íntima’
By BY MICHELLE FRIEDMAN from NYT en Español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2022/08/27/espanol/hermano-cancer-modern-love.html?partner=IFTTT
How 3 NASA Missions Could Send Astronauts Back to the Moon
By BY ELEANOR LUTZ from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/27/science/nasa-moon-artemis-launch.html?partner=IFTTT
Uefa confirms Champions League, Europa League and Conference fixtures
Fixture lists for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League are confirmed by Uefa.
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Friday, 26 August 2022
London Marathon: Former Iran detainee Anoosheh Ashoori to run race
Anoosheh Ashoori, 68, says he is taking part to raise awareness about others held captive.
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Australia drug bust: Largest-ever crystal meth haul found in marble
The "staggering" amount of drugs was hidden in marble and imported from the Middle East, police say.
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Martin Lewis 'begging, praying' for more energy bills help
Consumer expert Lewis says a lack of government support is causing a "mental health catastrophe".
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Scar House Reservoir: Sunken medieval village reappears
The settlement in North Yorkshire features on 16th Century maps and was home to 1,250 people.
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What Democrats Should Do if They Somehow Win in November
By BY JAMELLE BOUIE from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/26/opinion/democrats-midterms-agenda.html?partner=IFTTT
Trump Golf Course in New York City Will Host Saudi-Backed Event
By BY EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS, ALAN BLINDER AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/26/nyregion/trump-ferry-point-golf-liv-aramco.html?partner=IFTTT
DJ Eliza Rose says UK club scene should be like Berlin
Chart-topping DJ Eliza Rose speaks about the importance of small venues to get people "raving again".
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Thursday, 25 August 2022
Vicky Bowman: UK ex-ambassador to Myanmar arrested
Vicky Bowman, who runs a centre promoting business and human rights, is charged with breaking visa rules.
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One of the Best Climate Solutions Is an Unlogged Forest. Let’s Keep Them That Way.
By BY CAROLE KING from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/25/opinion/carole-king-logging-biden.html?partner=IFTTT
South Korea records world's lowest fertility rate again
Figures show that just 0.81 children per woman are being born in the country.
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Pace of Climate Change Sends Economists Back to Drawing Board
By BY LYDIA DEPILLIS from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/25/business/economy/economy-climate-change.html?partner=IFTTT
WATCH: 92-year-old reveals maths GCSE result on air
Derek Skipper, 92, joined teenagers across the country in taking a maths GCSE exam this year.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2022
'I haven't looked back since my first ballet class'
An 11-year-old boy describes his excitement at being picked for a prestigious dance school.
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When It Comes to Eating Away at Democracy, Trump Is a Winner
By BY THOMAS B. EDSALL from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/opinion/us-democracy-trump.html?partner=IFTTT
BeReal Captures Our Nostalgia for a Time When Social Media Was Boring
By BY SOPHIE HAIGNEY from NYT Magazine https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/24/magazine/bereal-app.html?partner=IFTTT
Elton John gives diners preview of Britney Spears' first music since 2016
Sir Elton John asks a French restaurant DJ to play his Britney Spears duet and streams the reactions.
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Minimum wage should rise to £15 for all workers, says TUC
A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says
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Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Fetty Wap: Rapper faces jail time after admitting drugs charge
The Trap Queen rapper admits to being part of a US-based ring that trafficked drugs between states.
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Is Your Face Symmetrical?
By BY RHONDA GARELICK from NYT Style https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/style/is-your-face-symmetrical.html?partner=IFTTT
What to do with clothes you no longer wear
New services offer convenient tailoring and repurposing of clothes in a bid to make them last longer.
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‘Why Was It So Hard?’: How the Pandemic Changed Our Children
By BY SARAH MENKEDICK from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/books/review/anya-kamenetz-stolen-year.html?partner=IFTTT
'We get unwanted sexual attention every night out'
The BBC joins a police patrol seeking to crackdown on sexual offences.
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Monday, 22 August 2022
The Political Warheads Just Keep Exploding
By BY GAIL COLLINS AND BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/22/opinion/biden-trump-cheney.html?partner=IFTTT
Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk unification fight 'will be made' - Frank Warren
Both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk want a heavyweight unification fight, says Fury's promoter Frank Warren.
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Investors turn to Fed chair for clarity on its next move.
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Drought Hurts China’s Economy as Central Bank Cuts Rates
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Stalker who set fire to van in Alderton with ex inside jailed
Kenneth Jones' ex-partner only escaped injury because a neighbour spotted the flames, a court hears.
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Iconic Shanghai sights go dark as drought hits power supply
Power cuts elsewhere in China have also hit major manufacturers of cars and smartphones.
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Sunday, 21 August 2022
Homes That Sold for Around $1.35 Million
By BY C. J. HUGHES from NYT Real Estate https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/21/realestate/homes-that-sold-for-around-1-35-million.html?partner=IFTTT
Lo que los psicólogos quieren que sepas sobre la crisis de los veintitantos
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India monsoon rains cause fatal bridge collapse
A bridge collapses in India following seasonal rains in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, killing at least two people.
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In the Lanternfly War, Some Take the Bug’s Side
By BY SARAH MASLIN NIR from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/21/nyregion/lanternfly-bugs.html?partner=IFTTT
Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2: Ukrainian calls out Tyson Fury after victory
Oleksandr Usyk calls out Tyson Fury after defending his heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.
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Abdulrazak Gurnah Refuses to Be Boxed In: ‘I Represent Me’
By BY ALEX MARSHALL from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/21/books/abdulrazak-gurnah-nobel-book.html?partner=IFTTT
Saturday, 20 August 2022
Jonah Hill to stop promoting films to protect his mental health
A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks.
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A Sweet, Satisfying, Utterly Intoxicating Historical Romance
By BY OLIVIA WAITE from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/20/books/review/new-romance-novels.html?partner=IFTTT
Coming of Age in 1980s New York
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Seized Russian superyacht to go under the hammer
The monster boat can sleep 12 guests and boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa and 3D cinema.
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An E.U. proposal to ban visas to Russian tourists divides the continent.
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Stars Coffee, Starbucks’ successor in Russia, opens with a familiar look.
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Man charged after girl, 6, abducted and sexually assaulted
A 23-year-old is charged after the abduction and sexual assault of a girl, who was later found.
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Friday, 19 August 2022
The New York Times News Quiz, August 19, 2022
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Morgan Gibbs-White: Nottingham Forest sign Wolves midfielder for club-record £25m plus add-ons
Nottingham Forest sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a club-record fee of £25m plus add-ons.
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It Was a Mystery in the Desert for 50 Years
By BY MICHAEL KIMMELMAN, TODD HEISLER AND NOAH THROOP from NYT Arts https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/19/arts/design/michael-heizer-city.html?partner=IFTTT
European Championships Munich 2022: Dina Asher-Smith calls for more period sports science
Dina Asher-Smith calls for more research into the effect of periods on performance after her menstrual cycle causes cramp in the European 100m final.
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Cornwall mother, 90, in 40-hour wait for ambulance
After the ambulance arrived she was in the vehicle for 20 hours outside hospital.
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Edinburgh Festival litter pickers clean up bin strike waste
Edinburgh City Council's waste workers began a 12-day strike yesterday in a dispute over pay.
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A-level results: Deaf students 'proud' after Covid mask struggles
Dinah Mandell says she couldn't understand teachers in Zoom classes when the pandemic struck.
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Edward Chambre Hardman: National Trust shows photographer's archive
The National Trust is working to preserve Edward Chambre Hardman's huge collection of photographs.
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Thursday, 18 August 2022
Amol Rajan to take over from Jeremy Paxman as University Challenge host
Amol Rajan will replace Jeremy Paxman, who is stepping down after 28 years hosting the quiz show.
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MP Margaret Ferrier pleads guilty to exposing public to Covid
Margaret Ferrier travelled on a train between London and Glasgow after testing positive for the virus.
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Rushdie suspect 'read two pages' of Satanic Verses
Hadi Matar gives an interview after pleading not guilty to stabbing author Sir Salman Rushdie.
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Bodies found in New Zealand auction suitcases were of two young children
The victims, thought to be aged up to 10, were found in suitcases bought at auction last week.
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The Abysmal Covid Vaccination Rate for Toddlers Speaks Volumes
By BY AARON E. CARROLL from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/opinion/covid-vaccination-children-toddlers.html?partner=IFTTT
FOX NEWS: NJ Senate race rocks Garden State political landscape
NJ Senate race rocks Garden State political landscape
Fox News senior correspondent Laura Ingle reports on a Republican truck driver’s shocking win over the Democrat state Senate president.
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Decline in cash use eases after pandemic slump
Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says.
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Wednesday, 17 August 2022
‘I’m Done With Him’: A Mother’s Anger Over Rushdie Attack
By BY CHELSIA ROSE MARCIUS, TRACEY TULLY AND ANA FACIO-KRAJCER from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/17/nyregion/salman-rushdie-stabbing-suspect.html?partner=IFTTT
William Wragg: Tory MP takes 'short break' due to depression
The Conservative MP reveals his mental health struggles and says he hopes to return "refreshed".
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When the American Dream of the Open Road Hits Traffic
By BY PETER C. BAKER from NYT Magazine https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/17/magazine/nascar-chicago-streets.html?partner=IFTTT
Jared Kushner’s ‘Breaking History’ Is a Soulless and Very Selective Memoir
By BY DWIGHT GARNER from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/17/books/review-breaking-history-jared-kushner.html?partner=IFTTT
Charlene White: Working on 1Xtra shaped me as a person
Newsreader Charlene White says her time on Radio 1Xtra inspired her to tell stories that matter.
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Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Liz Cheney: Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning
Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat".
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W.N.B.A. Playoffs Preview: What to Know as the Sky Look to Repeat
By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/16/sports/basketball/wnba-playoff-preview.html?partner=IFTTT
Dame Deborah James's mother on life without her daughter
Heather James spoke to BBC Breakfast about how her family owe it to her daughter to enjoy life.
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It’s the End of Marriage as They Know It and They Feel Fine
By BY MEGHAN DAUM from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/16/books/new-memoirs-rebecca-woolf-elizabeth-crane.html?partner=IFTTT
A$AP Rocky: Rapper charged over shooting in Hollywood
The rapper is charged with assault with a firearm, and could face nine years in jail if found guilty.
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Hungry pig-on-the-loose apprehended in Great Yarmouth
The portly porker is found munching its way through several gardens in Great Yarmouth.
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Monday, 15 August 2022
FOX NEWS: Biden admin to fine businesses for unvaccinated employees
Biden admin to fine businesses for unvaccinated employees
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., on Biden administration pushing workplace vaccine mandates. Garcia also addresses U.S. allies and citizens still trapped in Afghanistan.
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Scott Morrison: Australia's ex-PM 'secretly held ministry portfolios'
Australia's current leader says he will seek legal advice about Scott Morrison's time in office.
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Harry and Meghan to visit UK in September for charity events
The couple were last in the country in June for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
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Her Discovery Changed the World. How Does She Think We Should Use It?
By BY DAVID MARCHESE from NYT Magazine https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/15/magazine/jennifer-doudna-crispr-interview.html?partner=IFTTT
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Denise Dowse dies aged 64
Dowse, who played Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley, had been in a coma brought on by meningitis.
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Sunday, 14 August 2022
Afghanistan: Taliban fire shots to stop Afghan women's Kabul protest
Dozens of female protesters in Afghanistan have been on a rare march for their rights in Kabul.
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Homes That Sold for Around $450,000
By BY C. J. HUGHES from NYT Real Estate https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/14/realestate/homes-sold-450000-dollars.html?partner=IFTTT
Green spaces across England parched in weekend heatwave
Areas that would usually be green and lush are looking wilted and dry as temperatures remain high.
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On TikTok, Election Misinformation Thrives Ahead of Midterms
By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/14/business/media/on-tiktok-election-misinformation.html?partner=IFTTT
She Stayed Silent When a Producer Turned Sexual Predator Went After a Friend
By BY ELISABETH EGAN from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/14/books/review/complicit-winnie-m-li.html?partner=IFTTT
Saturday, 13 August 2022
Ramsgate: Man charged over family hit-and-run deaths
A father and daughter died and others were hurt when a car struck a family walking on a Kent street.
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In This Novel About a Medical Residency, the Truth Hurts
By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/13/books/review/a-history-of-present-illness-anna-deforest.html?partner=IFTTT
Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie
The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.
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A Detailed Picture of What’s in the Democrats’ Climate and Health Bill
By BY FRANCESCA PARIS, ALICIA PARLAPIANO, MARGOT SANGER-KATZ AND EVE WASHINGTON from NYT The Upshot https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/13/upshot/whats-in-the-democrats-climate-health-bill.html?partner=IFTTT
Looking after the rocky island loved by Star Wars fans
For 34 years, Pat O'Shea has been caretaker of an ancient monastic island beloved by Star Wars fans.
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Friday, 12 August 2022
8 People Sitting on Benches, Talking About Recession
By BY JULIA ROTHMAN AND SHAINA FEINBERG from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/12/business/how-people-think-about-the-economy-now.html?partner=IFTTT
Archie Battersbee: Inquest opens into death of Southend 12-year-old
The 12-year-old died in hospital after his life support was withdrawn following a legal battle.
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Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers
The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron plants.
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Unknowingly Walking in the Footsteps of Gordon Parks
By BY ANDRE D. WAGNER from NYT Times Insider https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/12/insider/unknowingly-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-gordon-parks.html?partner=IFTTT
Saving the Family Business in a Beach Town Where Money Talks
By BY ALYSON KRUEGER from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/12/nyregion/montauk-gentrification-millennials.html?partner=IFTTT
The Ukraine ravers mixing parties with cleaning up war damage
As war continues in Ukraine, a youth group has come together to help the worst affected areas.
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Thursday, 11 August 2022
Preston £90,000 revenge porn blackmailer jailed
Zehshan Mahmood, 30, threatened to share intimate pictures and videos of two women, police say.
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Daniel Silva Would Like You to Be Quiet
By BY ELISABETH EGAN from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/11/books/review/portrait-of-an-unknown-woman-daniel-silva.html?partner=IFTTT
Firenado rages in California
Hot temperatures and strong winds formed a 'firenado' in California on Wednesday.
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Beth Macy’s Parents Never Bought Books. They Borrowed Them.
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