Sunday, 30 April 2023
Challenging Our Ideas of Art
By BY JANE BLACKBURN BORNEMEIER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/30/us/art-race-ethnicity.html?partner=IFTTT
The Week in Business: High-Profile Media Ousters
By BY MARIE SOLIS from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/30/business/the-week-in-business-media-firings.html?partner=IFTTT
Call for thorough investigation after ferry grounding
The MV Pentalina had 60 people on board when it grounded at St Margaret's Hope on Saturday night.
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Elecciones en Paraguay: esto es lo que hay que saber
By BY JACK NICAS AND LAURENCE BLAIR from NYT En español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2023/04/30/espanol/elecciones-paraguay-resultados.html?partner=IFTTT
Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant
Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.
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Ferrari Looks Fast. Now It Needs to Finish.
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Saturday, 29 April 2023
Biden Can Close the Legal Black Hole at Guantánamo
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Sudan family: 'No words can describe this moment'
Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan.
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A Once-Promising Green Energy Technology Hits a Roadblock
By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/29/world/canada/sustainable-marine-tidal-energy-suspended.html?partner=IFTTT
The Ice Cream Truck Across the Street Is Making Way Too Much Noise
By BY RONDA KAYSEN from NYT Real Estate https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/29/realestate/the-ice-cream-truck-across-the-street-is-making-way-too-much-noise.html?partner=IFTTT
Ukraine war: Crimea oil tank set ablaze by reported drone
Flames engulf the facility in Russian-held Sevastopol, a day after a wave of strikes across Ukraine.
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Friday, 28 April 2023
Douglas Ross backtracks on tactical voting call
The Scottish Conservative leader told the BBC he "never said" his supporters should vote Labour.
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BBC Chairman Resigns, Deepening Turmoil at Britain’s Broadcaster
By BY MARK LANDLER from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/28/world/europe/bbc-chairman-resigns-richard-sharp.html?partner=IFTTT
Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected?
Schools face full or partial closures as teachers strike again in England.
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Richard Sharp: BBC chairman resigns over report into appointment
The report, by barrister Adam Heppinstall, found he breached the governance code for public appointments.
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Frogs May Have Something in Common With Bees
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Rents hit fresh high as lack of homes available continues
Despite some signs of more properties coming on to the market, asking rents are still rising, Rightmove says.
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Thursday, 27 April 2023
‘Best Friends’ Australia and New Zealand Patch Up a Major Difference
By BY NATASHA FROST from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/27/world/asia/best-friends-australia-and-new-zealand-patch-up-a-major-difference.html?partner=IFTTT
Ashes 2023: Australia trying 'Bazball' will help England - Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad says "it would be great" if Australia try to mirror England's 'Bazball' tactics during this summer's Ashes series.
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Couples Welcome New York’s One-Day Officiant Law
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Ted Lasso's Colin: My nan recorded my audition that got me the role
Billy Harris, who plays Colin Hughes, talks about his real-life football skills from his self-tape.
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From the Ashes: Glenn McGrath on what happened after his 2005 injury at Edgbaston
Glenn McGrath's freak injury before the second Test of 2005 is etched into Ashes lore, but standing on a stray cricket ball was only the beginning of the story.
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Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Doncaster Rovers Belles: The shocking demotion of a Women's Super League founder
When the FA announced it was demoting Doncaster Rovers Belles from the WSL, the decision sparked huge anger throughout women's football.
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China Detains Taiwan-Based Publisher in National Security Investigation
By BY AMY CHANG CHIEN from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/world/asia/china-taiwan-publisher-detained.html?partner=IFTTT
FA Cup final: Manchester United v Manchester City kick-off time will move forward on police advice
The kick-off time for the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City will be brought forward to 15:00 BST.
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Bears, Binoculars and Bucket-List Birds: A 15-Day Tour in Ecuador
By BY DOROTHY SPEARS AND ALEXIS ROCKMAN from NYT Travel https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/travel/birding-in-ecuador.html?partner=IFTTT
Lucy Bronze: England and Barcelona defender has keyhole knee surgery
England and Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze undergoes keyhole knee surgery and will miss the second leg of the Women's Champions League semi-final, her club confirms.
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Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Older Americans weigh in on President Joe Biden's age
The US president is running for re-election in 2024, do people think his age is a problem?
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Dragonflies, Beetles, Cicadas — What’s Not to Love?
By BY ALINA TUGEND from NYT Arts https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/arts/design/jessica-ware-insects-american-museum-natural-history.html?partner=IFTTT
How to Make an Entrance, Whether You Have a Real Foyer or Not
By BY TIM MCKEOUGH from NYT Real Estate https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/realestate/how-to-make-an-entrance-whether-you-have-a-real-foyer-or-not.html?partner=IFTTT
New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews
The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition.
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Ocado warehouse closure puts 2,300 jobs at risk
Its Hatfield fulfilment centre will stop trading as the online grocer relies on more efficient sites.
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Monday, 24 April 2023
Battlefield Update: Russian forces hit civilian areas around the southern city of Kherson, Ukraine says.
By BY JEFFREY GETTLEMAN AND OLHA KOTIUZHANSKA from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/04/24/world/ukraine-russia-news/russian-forces-shelling-kherson-ukraine?partner=IFTTT
How Two Generals Led Sudan to the Brink of Civil War
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Teenagers at risk of rare diseases after drop in vaccine take-up
The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say.
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In pictures: Northern lights display sends the skies purple
Photographers and sky watchers are treated to a purple display in the night sky.
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Two Chefs on Keeping Alive, and Redefining, Soul Food
By BY KORSHA WILSON from NYT Food https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/24/dining/soul-food-chefs-erick-williams-shenarri-freeman.html?partner=IFTTT
Len Goodman obituary: From the East End to Strictly Come Dancing studio
The dance teacher shot to fame as a last-minute addition as head judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Sunday, 23 April 2023
The Week in Business: A Trial With a Twist
By BY MARIE SOLIS from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/23/business/the-week-in-business-fox-news-dominion.html?partner=IFTTT
Bed Bath & Beyond Files for Bankruptcy
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Jack Teixeira: The video game players sharing secrets online
Online gamers are posting classified documents online to settle arguments over military hardware.
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High-Ranking Election Official Is Killed in Myanmar
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Ofsted boss defends inspection after teacher death
Amanda Spielman says she has no reason to doubt school inspection, after its headteacher took her life.
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‘I Cry Quietly’: A Soldier Describes the Toll of Russia’s War
By BY YOUSUR AL-HLOU, MASHA FROLIAK AND BEN LAFFIN from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/europe/100000008865929/ukraine-russia-frontline.html?partner=IFTTT
Saturday, 22 April 2023
SNP appoint MP Stuart McDonald as new treasurer after Beattie resignation
MP Stuart McDonald replaces Colin Beattie, who quit after being arrested amid a probe into party finances.
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No Major Disruption From Public Sector Strike, but Also No Solution in Sight
By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/canada/no-major-disruption-from-public-sector-strike-but-also-no-solution-in-sight.html?partner=IFTTT
Coachella 2023: Inside the festival's brand houses
The main event at the music festival sometimes called the "influencer Olympics" is a big money game.
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Oh, Her Great-Great Grandfather? He’s the Painter Camille Pissarro.
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Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders
New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.
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Friday, 21 April 2023
SpaceX’s Starship Kicked Up a Dust Cloud, Leaving Texans With a Mess
By BY LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/us/spacex-rocket-dust-texas.html?partner=IFTTT
Sudan fighting: The unsung heroes keeping Khartoum residents alive
WhatsApp groups and social media are brimming with offers of help for those without food or medicine.
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Supreme Court Is Expected to Decide on Access to Abortion Pill as Appeal Moves Forward
By BY ABBIE VANSICKLE AND PAM BELLUCK from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/us/politics/supreme-court-abortion-pill-ruling.html?partner=IFTTT
The Gravest Threats to Campus Speech Come From States, Not Students
By BY CHRISTINA PAXSON from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/opinion/free-speech-campus-states-not-students.html?partner=IFTTT
My Prenup Saved Me When My Husband Left. It Can Save You, Too.
By BY CAITLIN KELLY from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/business/prenup-agreement-divorce-insurance.html?partner=IFTTT
UK sandwich chain Pret A Manger launches in India
This week, US technology giant Apple also opened its first two retail outlets in the country.
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Thursday, 20 April 2023
India population: The job crisis driving millions to big cities
Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them?
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Could Certain Foods Help With Hot Flashes?
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Quiz: Can you spot an AI-generated image?
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What Georgia O’Keeffe Taught Yayoi Kusama
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Fingir hasta lograrlo ya no va en Silicon Valley
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT En español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2023/04/20/espanol/estafa-silicon-valley.html?partner=IFTTT
Frank Ocean pulls out of Coachella's second weekend
The musician's headline set on the California festival's opening weekend was beset by problems.
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Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Overdraft changes saved borrowers £1bn, says watchdog
Simpler overdraft rates have helped borrowers but some still miss out on support, the FCA says.
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Abortion Goes to the Supreme Court (Again)
By BY MICHAEL BARBARO, NINA FELDMAN, ALEX STERN, MICHAEL SIMON JOHNSON, LISA CHOW, DEVON TAYLOR, DAN POWELL AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/podcasts/the-daily/mifepristone-abortion-supreme-court.html?partner=IFTTT
Women's Super League: How do title rivals fare against each other?
How have the top four performed when they have been pitted against each other this season? BBC Sport takes a closer look.
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The Artist Mark Bradford Is Finally Ready to Go There
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Can Fox News afford the $787.5m Dominion settlement?
The network still faces a second, similar defamation lawsuit from another election technology firm.
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Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Archaeologists discover remains of Roman fortlet near Clydebank
Attempts to unearth the structure in West Dunbartonshire failed in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Frank Ocean at Coachella: The grief of losing a sibling
People who've lost a brother or sister say Frank Ocean speaking about his own loss helps others.
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Drake and The Weeknd AI song pulled from Spotify and Apple
The song, which cloned the stars' voices, is removed from streaming platforms after a copyright claim.
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Bear captured in Italy after killing Alpine jogger Andrea Papi
Andrea Papi was killed earlier in April and a decision will now be taken on the bear's fate.
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Jamie Foxx still in hospital a week after admission
The Oscar winner was admitted to hospital a week ago following a "medical complication".
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Monday, 17 April 2023
Life on hold: NI's missing people
Behind the statistics of missing people are the stories of the families left behind.
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What is Starship?
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Adolf Eichmann Was Ready for His Close-Up. My Father Gave It to Him.
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G.O.P. to Attack Bragg on Crime at a Hearing in New York
By BY LUKE BROADWATER AND HURUBIE MEKO from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/house-republicans-hearing-bragg-manhattan.html?partner=IFTTT
'We wish we could go back': Life in war-torn Myanmar
The BBC visits Myanmar, where two years after the coup, fear and quiet defiance are everywhere.
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Sunday, 16 April 2023
The Week in Business: Moderating Inflation
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Heavyweight Joe Joyce says his 'journey will continue' after losing to Zhilei Zhang in London
British heavyweight Joe Joyce says "the journey will continue" after his defeat by Zhilei Zhang in London on Saturday.
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Grandmothers of the World, Unite
By BY MARY PIPHER from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/opinion/climate-change-grandmothers.html?partner=IFTTT
Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al Ras apartment building
A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor.
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The Brooklyn Bridge Gets a Facial
By BY WINNIE HU from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/04/16/nyregion/brooklyn-bridge-restoration.html?partner=IFTTT
Saturday, 15 April 2023
Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum
The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership.
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Canary Wharf: Spectacular photos of skyscraper rediscovered
Tony Brien sat in a box 830ft above east London to capture the images of One Canada Square.
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Ramadan: Cathedrals, museums and stadiums host iftar meals
Cathedrals and stadiums host iftar meals for people of all backgrounds as part of the Islamic month.
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Woman held over Grand National protest
A 33-year-old woman is arrested in connection with potential co-ordinated disruption activities at Saturday's Grand National at Aintree.
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Tengo una cita con un chatbot
By BY ANITA M. HARRIS from NYT En español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2023/04/15/espanol/cita-chatbot-modern-love.html?partner=IFTTT
How I Chose Among the Translations of ‘The Tale of Genji’
By BY MOTOKO RICH from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/books/the-tale-of-genji-translations.html?partner=IFTTT
Sudan: Gunfire and explosions heard in Khartoum
The reported fighting comes after days of tension between a paramilitary force and the army.
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Friday, 14 April 2023
Will Abortion Kill the Filibuster?
By BY DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Briefing https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/briefing/abortion.html?partner=IFTTT
Why ghost guns are US's fastest-growing gun problem
The sale of untraceable gun parts is fuelling the illegal gun trade in America and the world.
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Laverbread: Seaweed-loving chef's bid to promote delicacy
Today is National Laverbread Day - according to a chef who wants the whole of Wales to celebrate it.
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Xi rolls out the red carpet for Lula, who is expected to pitch a peace deal for Ukraine.
By BY KEITH BRADSHER, JACK NICAS AND ANDRÉ SPIGARIOL from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/04/14/world/russia-ukraine-news/xi-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-for-lula-who-is-expected-to-pitch-a-peace-deal-for-ukraine?partner=IFTTT
Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead
The seagull was rescued by a passer-by but had to be put down after the incident in Blackpool.
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Sorry, Republicans, Your Trans Panic Won’t Help You Win
By BY LYDIA POLGREEN from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/opinion/transgender-wisconsin-schools.html?partner=IFTTT
Thursday, 13 April 2023
Jamie Oliver: I recorded my books to avoid writing
The chef and author says writing a children's book helped him feel more positive about his dyslexia.
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Niños con ciudadanía estadounidense también fueron separados de sus padres en la frontera
By BY MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT En español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2023/04/13/espanol/separacion-frontera-ninos.html?partner=IFTTT
Toxic fire from Indiana recycling plant could burn for days
An inferno in Richmond, Indiana, has raised health concerns and sparked evacuation orders.
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Charles Frazier Wants You to Wait Before Reading the Classics
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Johnny Kitagawa: Ex-pop star Kauan Okamato details sexual abuse by famed producer
Kauan Okamato said he was repeatedly abused by celebrated music producer Johnny Kitagawa.
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Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Brazil won’t sell Ukraine weapons, but it is offering to broker peace.
By BY ANDRÉ SPIGARIOL AND JACK NICAS from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/04/12/world/russia-ukraine-news/brazil-wont-sell-ukraine-weapons-but-it-is-offering-to-broker-peace?partner=IFTTT
De La Rue says demand for banknotes at its lowest in 20 years
Banknote-maker De La Rue says demand for cash has fallen globally since the pandemic.
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Myanmar military airstrike: More than 100 people feared dead
Survivors told the BBC they had collected at least 80 bodies but expect the toll to rise further.
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New Bargain Lodges Offer Rustic Comfort in the Heart of Nature
By BY ELAINE GLUSAC from NYT Travel https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/travel/bargain-lodges-near-parks.html?partner=IFTTT
Where Do You Find Peace and Quiet?
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New Zealand cabinet reaches gender equality for the first time
The country also has one of the most diverse parliaments in the world.
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Tuesday, 11 April 2023
Kentucky bank shooting: What we know about the victims
An "incredible friend" of the governor, a beloved grandmother and a respected boss are among the dead.
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130.000 dólares, 34 cargos y un expresidente
By BY ELDA CANTÚ from NYT En español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2023/04/11/espanol/130-000-dolares-34-cargos-y-un-expresidente.html?partner=IFTTT
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