Sunday 31 July 2022


By BY AUSTIN ANTHONY FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kFHXtOb

Euro 2022: Fans react to England's historic win, as it happened

England's Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 at Euro 2022, bagging their first major trophy.

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McKinney Fire Becomes California’s Largest of 2022, Burning 51,000 Acres


By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cwCbHzn

Bill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88


By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/SfuqIGU

Beirut: The moment part of the port grain silos collapsed caught on camera

The buildings were badly damaged in the 2020 port explosion, which killed more than 200 people.

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Bill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies at the age of 88

American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88.

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Saturday 30 July 2022

Mary Alice, Tony Winner for Her Role in ‘Fences,’ Dies at 85


By BY ALEX WILLIAMS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/6T4WKmp

Can We Resist the Age of the Algorithm?


By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/1T3oHQZ

Biden Tests Positive for Covid Again in ‘Rebound’ Case


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

Russia cuts off gas flow to Latvia.


By BY MAHAM JAVAID from NYT World https://ift.tt/V1lo89k

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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New Mexico governor declares state of emergency for drinking water.


By BY MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2pJmfun

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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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

New Thatched-Roof Huts on Lake Kivu, Rwanda


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Chaos Among Spies After the Berlin Wall Crumbles


By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/degorz8

Here is how to help victims of the flooding in Kentucky.


By BY JOHNNY DIAZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZKDvabz

Pushing an Immigration Conspiracy Theory, While Courting Latinos


By BY JENNIFER MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Oen16yG

Blinken speaks to Russia’s foreign minister for the first time since the war began.


By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/KFu43Ts

St. Louis flooded again after more rain.


By BY JESUS JIMÉNEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PMW15QI

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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The Decline of the Middle Class in America


By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/K1HEWMO

Feared Gangster Known as 'The Stabber' Finds Faith Through Fearless Chaplain: 'There Is Hope in Jesus Christ'

Isaiah Blancas wanted to be the most feared and violent gang member in his city. It didn't take long for his aspiration to become reality.

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Ukraine war: Russia hits Kyiv area as Ukraine seeks to retake south

Russia carries out deadly strikes in Ukraine, as Kyiv seeks to cut off Russian troops in the south.

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Saudi Crown prince's lavish Macron visit prompts outcry

The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says she is outraged by the talks.

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False claims of 'deepfake' President Biden go viral

People are falsely claiming a video of the US president has been digitally altered.

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Johnny Depp makes £3m in hours through sales of his art

The Hollywood actor sold paintings of "inspiring" figures including Rolling Stone Keith Richards.

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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

Nobody Talks About How Fracking Was an Extraordinary Boondoggle


By BY DAVID WALLACE-WELLS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/hfFxVU0

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


By BY KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/C9kYugA

Biden Ends Isolation After Testing Negative for Covid


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VPW2r6I

Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign

The government's campaign urges women worried about their bodies to go to the beach.

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


By BY BENJAMIN NOVAK from NYT World https://ift.tt/8SnrxWh

George Floyd death: Last two ex-officers sentenced to prison

J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights.

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Tuesday 26 July 2022

Kraken, a U.S. Crypto Exchange, Is Suspected of Violating Sanctions


By BY RYAN MAC AND DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/L8YUexh

Psychologist Jordan Peterson Says Society Is Harming Boys, and the Church Must Save Them: 'That's Your Holy Duty'

Renowned Canadian psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson says young people, especially boys, are facing a "demoralization" in the world and he's urging the Christian church to become more involved in reaching the next generation.

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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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Shopify is laying off 10 percent of its workers.


By BY ISABELLA SIMONETTI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/c2fqWQv

'Flashy' NYC bishop robbed of $1m in jewellery during live sermon

Bishop Lamor Whitehead has defended his ostentatious lifestyle after the viral Brooklyn robbery.

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Ukraine orphanages: Children tied up and men in cots

A BBC News investigation uncovers widespread abuse of disabled children and adults in institutions.

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Monday 25 July 2022

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


By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2i95jvo

Pope Apologizes for 'Devastating' School Abuses in Canada

Pope Francis issued a historic apology Monday for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy of Indigenous residential schools, saying the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed families, and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.

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


By BY BEN SISARIO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/58yPr6z

Sunday 24 July 2022

We Can’t Afford Not to Prosecute Trump


By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/am4eg3c

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


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

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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‘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/1rTSOW2

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/ygQeDJt

Saturday 23 July 2022

Why Trump Is Weakening


By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/nzWC5to

Wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park

Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat.

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Austrian Conductor Dies After Collapsing Onstage in Munich


By BY A.J. GOLDMANN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/hHXr19d

Utah University Admits ‘Shortcomings’ in Handling Domestic Abuse Case


By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KRQ2ynu

Ukraine war: Missile strike puts grain deal in doubt

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

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Friday 22 July 2022

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


By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/uJo2kry

A ‘wild day’ in the bond market reflects rising recession fears.


By BY JOE RENNISON AND JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT Business https://ift.tt/4KDUNrd

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

An unofficial adviser to Donald Trump, Mr Bannon refused to co-operate with the 6 January committee.

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As a Mob Attacked the Capitol, Trump Stood By


By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/W3HFLri

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

What next for Italy after fall of Draghi?

Italy is heading for new elections and months of political instability, after its government collapsed.

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Capitol riot: Hearing to focus on Trump's response on 6 January

The hearing will argue that the former president did nothing to quell a violent mob for several hours

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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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YouTube will take down ‘unsafe’ abortion how-to videos.


By BY NICO GRANT from NYT Business https://ift.tt/LqNTt4z

'GOD ALONE Turned the Tide of This Battle': Pastor John Gray Praises the Lord for His Healing After Leaving Hospital

Pastor John Gray publicly praised God in an Instagram post published by his wife Aventer Gray after being released Tuesday from a hospital where he was being treated for a life-threatening saddle pulmonary embolism. He also had additional blood clots in his lungs.

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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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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

Bipartisan Senate Group Strikes Deal to Rewrite Electoral Count Act


By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TH8Vywi

Thousands of Ukrainians Protest in Poland Telling the World: 'Russia Is a Terrorist State'

Thousands of Ukrainians recently held simultaneous protests against Russia in key cities across Poland. In Warsaw, they gathered in front of the Russian Embassy, rallying against Russia and shouting "Russia is a terrorist state."

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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/gZt4Oy8

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

3 Ways Musk Can Support Free Speech


By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/s0eXH6u

100+ FL Churches File Lawsuit to Leave United Methodist Church After 70 GA Churches Left in June

More than 100 churches have gone to court, suing the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) because they want to leave the denomination immediately.

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In pictures: Heatwave bakes Western Europe

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

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In ‘The Pink Hotel,’ Delusional Newlyweds Head Toward a Grand Reckoning


By BY MOLLY YOUNG from NYT Books https://ift.tt/6KkwyLT

New York City Opens Cooling Centers as It Braces for a Heat Wave


By BY HURUBIE MEKO AND ISABELLA GRULLÓN PAZ from NYT New York https://ift.tt/qQV6hN5

Questions About An Unsolved Murder Linger Over ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’


By BY ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/hj1JzGr

Here’s a look at the forecast for tonight.


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

Inflation: A Revolution of Falling Expectations


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/k6Giaq4

Monday 18 July 2022

Cooking in Boldface and Italics


By Unknown Author from NYT Food https://ift.tt/hf6CdaT

The 'Great Fall of China'? China 'Has Never Been Weaker Than It is Today.'

China's global influence appears to be shrinking as nations object to its human rights abuses, more and more companies pull their production facilities out of China, and even China's tiny pacific neighbors reject an alliance with it.

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Isfahan's Shah Mosque: iconic Iranian site damaged in restoration

The Shah Mosque, hailed as an architectural masterpiece, has suffered defects that now need repairing.

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Uber agrees to pay disabled riders to settle federal lawsuit.


By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Business https://ift.tt/8T3Sbow

Amazon is giving Prime Video a face-lift.


By BY BROOKS BARNES from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2L07wF8

Where are the Parkland activists today?


By BY FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WXBg7h4

1,400 Choose Christ During Franklin Graham's 'God Loves You' Tour in UK: 'Put Your Faith and Trust in Him'

Evangelist Franklin Graham's "God Loves You" tour throughout the U.K. concluded on Saturday with thousands of people receiving a message about hope, peace, and having purpose in life.

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Sunday 17 July 2022

Texas shooting: Uvalde report finds 'systemic failures' by authorities

Authorities have been heavily criticised for how they handled the attack that killed 19 children.

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Cameron Smith Wins the 150th British Open at St. Andrews


By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY AND ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/0dOsmYL

A Strategic Marathon Ends With a World Championships Record


By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/QeUZsRK

British rugby player found dead in Italy hotel

The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday.

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Ukrainian Plane Carrying Serbian Munitions Bound for Bangladesh Crashes in Greece


By BY NIKI KITSANTONIS AND CORA ENGELBRECHT from NYT World https://ift.tt/egKh1JS