Friday, 31 December 2021

The Times Square celebration will be muted. The police presence will not.


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Quebec government faces backlash over New Year’s Eve curfew.


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A New Year and a New Leader, but Germany’s Focus Remains on Covid


By BY CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE from NYT World https://ift.tt/3qHM1kZ

Obituary: Betty White, the Golden Girl with a heart of gold

One of America's original screen stars, Betty White enjoyed a career spanning eight decades.

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Desmond Tutu: Body of South African hero to be aquamated

In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of the energy of cremation.

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1 of 2 suspects in shooting of Illinois officers arrested



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Russian Foreign Minister Levels New Warning on Ukraine


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Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer 'fine' after hospital drama during panto

Heavily pregnant Dani Harmer says she's fine after leaving Cinderella mid-performance.

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Thursday, 30 December 2021

Judge says she doesn't understand how Vos could have so few records regarding Wisconsin's election review



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The Most-Read Food Stories of 2021


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Russia labels Pussy Riot members foreign agents

Journalists and other prominent figures also feature on an updated justice ministry list.

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Noah Cyrus hits the beach in hot pink bikini ahead of sister Miley's New Year's Eve gig in Miami



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These graphics show where cases are soaring fastest around the world.


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Man arrested after missing 12-year-old girl found

Police say the 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap.

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Wednesday, 29 December 2021

Four people injured in London stabbings

A double stabbing at Seven Kings railway station was followed by another in Kilburn High Road.

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Molly Sims, 48, unveils fit physique in bikini while enjoying a cocktail in Mexico



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As the Mayor Promised Millions for New Monuments, Old Ones Crumbled


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Flight Disruptions Cause Long Lines at U.S. Airports


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Spurred by Omicron, Europe Is Setting Coronavirus Infection Records Every Day


By BY MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://ift.tt/3FCW2WE

How to Clean Suede Boots and Shoes


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How We Treat Farmed Animals


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Covid: Daily UK case numbers hit record of 183,037

The spike in reported cases comes as frustration grows over a lack of available lateral flow tests.

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Trail cam catches 5 bobcats roaming together in Ohio. Here’s why the sighting is rare



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Tuesday, 28 December 2021

Fears of Omicron as an unstoppable threat are tempered by signs of milder symptoms.


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The C.D.C. significantly lowers its estimate of Omicron’s prevalence nationwide.


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Better Living Through Stoicism, From Seneca to Modern Interpreters


By BY MOLLY YOUNG from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3Hdv4Fm

‘Ain’t Too Proud’ will close on Broadway as Covid takes its toll.


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Fox News Star Was Up for ‘The View’ Gig Until She Refused to Get Vaccine



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Sharon Gless Admires Eddie Redmayne and L.A.’s Union Station


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Man buys Missouri lottery tickets to scratch with wife at dinner. It left her in shock



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J.D. Crowe, Banjo Virtuoso and Bluegrass Innovator, Dies at 84


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Ghislaine Maxwell jury faces longer hours because of Covid

The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to meet for an extra hour a day.

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'Da Vinci Code' author settles lawsuit alleging secret life



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‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ just moved to Miami. He’s already fitting in like a local



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Lake County neighbors dead after floodlight dispute leads to murder-suicide, deputies say



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CDC sharply drops estimate of Omicron prevalence in U.S.



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Good news about omicron: It may pass quickly, pose small threat to vaccinated, experts say



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Monday, 27 December 2021

These Will Be the Top Decor Trends of 2022, According to Design Pros



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Sweeping private-sector vaccine mandate goes into effect in N.Y.C.


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Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City

The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues.

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Man who told Biden 'let's go Brandon' goes on Bannon's podcast, touts Trump



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I’ve Spent 25 Years as a Joan Didion Thief


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Eight Food Trends You'll Want to Try in 2022



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Sunday, 26 December 2021

Allyson Felix Says She Started ‘Breaking Down’ After Giving Birth Because She Barely Got to Hold Her Daughter and See Her Face



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Bluffton mother fights for access to daughter’s iPhone almost 5 years after her death



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Putin threatens military action if NATO rejects Russian ultimatum



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Photos of aftermath of massacre in Myanmar fuel outrage



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Is Disney the Met’s Fairy Godmother?


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This Tacoma ferry boat became a luxury home and still runs. It can be yours for $825,000



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Is Disney the Met’s Fairy Godmother?


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Whitmer kidnapping plot defense seeks to dismiss indictment



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Fauci warns against complacency amid data that Omicron causes milder illness


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Alex Jones says Trump is either ignorant or ‘one of the most evil men who ever lived’ in Christmas Day message



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Saturday, 25 December 2021

Porsche-Loving Miami Realtor Accused of ‘Execution Style’ Murder Spree



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As Prices Rise, Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers


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Prosecutor: Oxford school shooting suspect's mom had affair while son spiraled



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As Russian Threat Looms, Ukraine’s Government Is No Laughing Matter


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A grim Christmas as Zimbabweans queue for cash



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Is It Safe to Have a New Year’s Eve Party?


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Friday, 24 December 2021

Bosses Have a New Headache: How Long Should Sick Workers Isolate?


By BY LAUREN HIRSCH AND EMMA GOLDBERG from NYT Business https://ift.tt/32ngiNG

'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event

A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.

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'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event



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Lazy Lasagna


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Woman Murdered in the Jungle as Tropical Vacation Goes to Hell



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Uber driver charged with raping passenger during Vegas ride



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Sen. Rand Paul releases annual Festivus Report, which focuses on what he sees as wasteful spending



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Democrats Say They Are Serious About State Elections. But Are They Too Late?


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Thursday, 23 December 2021

Our Favorite House Stories of 2021


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James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong

The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students".

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War in Gaza: AP reporter reflects on 2021



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How a Minnesota Family of Seven Died in Their Beds at Home



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A Miami man smacked a 3-year-old to the ground in a store. Cops are looking for him



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Your cloth mask is not good enough protection against Omicron, according to an expert — here's why



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President Biden defends administration's response to Omicron



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11 New Books We Recommend This Week


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Joan Didion: US literary icon dies at 87

She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born.

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How Patriots corner J.C. Jackson went from facing life in prison to making NFL Pro Bowl



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Wednesday, 22 December 2021

Omicron infections do not seem as severe, leading less often to hospitalization, U.K. researchers report.


By BY CARL ZIMMER from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3enGJFb

‘Sing 2’ Review: Taking the Show on the Road


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How the Building Industry Blocked Better Tornado Safeguards


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Biden again tests negative for the coronavirus, 5 days after exposure to an official who tested positive.


By BY KATIE ROGERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/3ql0l2l

Want to Buy a Car? You Might Have to Get on a Plane to Claim It.


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Arizona Republican calls Elon Musk America’s ‘richest African American’



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Today in On Tech: The year in tech empires.


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Ancient mass-migration linked to British genes

Scientists uncover evidence for a large-scale, prehistoric migration into Britain in the Bronze Age.

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Nigeria destroys over one million expired Covid jabs



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Amid urgent demand for testing, CityMD temporarily closes 19 sites in New York and New Jersey.


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Homelessness in England: 'There's no space for my baby'

Two families living in temporary accommodation tell the BBC of their struggle to find homes.

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Tuesday, 21 December 2021

Please Don’t Tell Me ‘It’s Not Covid’ While Coughing in My Face


By BY JENNI AVINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/32o8A5I

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Nobody Knows I’m a Lesbian’


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Revisiting Childhood Wonder With Winnie the Pooh and Emmet Otter


By BY ALEXIS SOLOSKI from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/32aySZt

Man Sentenced to 3 Years Over Threats to Journalists and Politicians


By BY MIKE IVES AND MARIA CRAMER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3Jd2LJk

Epidemics: A Force for Life-Changing Innovation


By BY JAMES S. RUSSELL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3snJDlA

Today in On Tech: The tech I want in 2022.


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OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.

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Mysterious `boom' rattles central Illinois communities



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In a Boston Court, a Harsh Spotlight Falls on a Heavyweight of Science


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Omicron: Andrew Lloyd Webber halts Cinderella musical until February

The West End musical will return "as soon as this wave is licked", the composer and producer says.

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Seasonal sparkle as Sydney lights up for Christmas



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Monday, 20 December 2021

‘Reopening Night’ Review: The Show Goes On


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Covid-19: The Queen cancels spending Christmas in Sandringham

The Queen will stay in Windsor Castle for Christmas, amid concerns over the Omicron variant.

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Covid: No new measures but nothing ruled out, and festive football goes ahead

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.

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Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.

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Fake Covid passes advertised for sale online

The BBC has found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes for people who haven't been jabbed.

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Teacher sacked after horse kick video shared

It follows an investigation into the footage, which has been viewed by millions of people online.

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How Trump Stole Christmas—And Why Evangelicals Rally to Their Savior



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Launching Themselves Toward Beijing


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'Astonishingly dangerous' pursuit at 80mph in Cambridge

Police dashcam shows a driver narrowly avoiding other cars and bikes while trying to evade officers.

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Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; Arizona rises to No. 6



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Two Pianists, Two Recitals, Two Deeply Personal Statements


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Downing Street gatherings: What were the Covid rules at the time?

Several alleged gatherings are being investigated by a senior civil servant.

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Sunday, 19 December 2021

'I've always loved the Willamette Valley': '1883's' Sam Elliott at home in Oregon



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GOP Gov. Larry Hogan said having Donald Trump as the 2024 nominee would be 'bad' for the party and the country



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Lucía Hiriart, Powerful Wife of Chile’s Dictator, Dies at 98


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Sports Personality 2021: How to vote online

How can you vote online for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021? Find out here.

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Denver school hit with civil rights complaint after 'families of color playground night' surfaces



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CNN closes its U.S. offices to nonessential staff.


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