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Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EJdv...
Watch Live Debate Stream: Trump vs Biden
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Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros
By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/33e78...
In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury
By BY SHAILA DEWAN, WILL WRIGHT AND JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HB3M...
Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3l39G...
Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC.
By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/34eb0...
Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup.
By BY GLENN THRUSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/33dAk...
Coronavirus
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Two-fifths of plants at risk of extinction, says report
We are failing to harness the many benefits plants can provide, say scientists.
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Universal Credit: Plea not to axe £20 a week ‘lifeline’
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit.
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Coronavirus: NHS well stocked for ventilators this winter
The NHS now has access to 30,000 machines that can help people breathe if they are very ill with Covid-19.
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Black History Month: Postboxes painted to honour black Britons
Sir Lenny Henry is among a variety of figures to feature on the postboxes in Black History Month.
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Newspaper headlines: PM 'hasn't a clue' and 1m missed breast cancer scans
Many of Wednesday's papers reflect on Boris Johnson's confusion over Covid rules in the North East.
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Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters
Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries.
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Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'
How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.
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Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
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Coronavirus: What is the R number and why does it matter?
Experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter?
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'The new Covid support for business is nuts'
Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures.
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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote
'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.
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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote
'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.
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Chris Wallace: First debate host and Fox anchor unloved by Trump
Chris Wallace, known for his tough interviewing of all politicians, hosts the first US presidential debate.
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Coronavirus: The disabled Indians losing their livelihoods
As Covid hits India, many disabled people are losing their jobs and can't afford food and healthcare.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours
By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3mUjB...
The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin
By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3i94M...
Trump denounces discussion of Supreme Court nominee’s beliefs as anti-Catholic, even as he attacks Biden’s faith.
By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3mTtc...
Meet a Secret Trump Voter
By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/338Y0...
Trump Deflects Questions About Taxes, but First Debate Has a New Issue
By BY PETER BAKER AND MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/30g3W...
The Morning
By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://bit.ly/36fkU...
Trump’s Debt, His Future and Ours
By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/30bEm...
Sir David Attenborough gets quizzed by kids after plea to world leaders to save nature
His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?
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Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter
Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.
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Coronavirus: Early pub closing 'putting shop workers at risk'
Staff in stores selling alcohol after 10pm may be exposed to violence and infection, a union warns.
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The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week
Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebels' virus revolt' amid 'deadly chaos'
Many of Tuesday's papers lead on pressure on ministers to give MPs a say over Covid-19 restrictions.
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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?
Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app
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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage
The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.
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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka
Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.
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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’
The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.
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The cat who hitched a lift on a worldwide tour
Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world.
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Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence
The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago.
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Kangana Ranaut: The star taking on Bollywood
Why is Kangana Ranaut on a warpath with many of her colleagues?
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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?
Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app
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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage
The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.
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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’
The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.
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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka
Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.
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Monday, September 28, 2020
Voicemail from prison: How a mum and daughter rebuilt their relationship
A voicemail app makes it easier to speak to family members in prison, as one young woman found when her mum was jailed.
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The woman who quit smoking and built a hypnotherapy firm
Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.
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Test and Trace: 'I spoke to one person in four months'
People who worked for England's NHS Test and Trace tell of technical problems, confusion and wasted resources.
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High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops
The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.
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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row
The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.
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Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.
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Covid: Seven ways the job market has changed for young people
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the working lives of the under-25s.
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Strictly Come Dancing: How do you film during a pandemic?
The BBC has revealed how it will protect celebrities, dancers and crew working on the show.
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The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm
Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.
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Why India needs to worry about post-Covid care
Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms.
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Trump uses a news conference to defend his Supreme Court nominee and attack Biden’s fitness for office.
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3mWir...
A significant national lead for Biden.
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The Morning
By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://bit.ly/30d0N...
Trump Wants to Discredit the Election. This Nerd Could Stop Him.
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/338b9...
Joe Montana and Wife Confront Intruder Who Tried to Kidnap Their Grandchild
By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3cCqm...
Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times
The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.
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Coronavirus: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England
New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self isolate.
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Covid lockdown: Two thirds of Wales' population affected
Three more counties have rules imposed, with nearly two million people now affected.
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Boris Johnson promises to protect 30% of UK's land by 2030
Countries must act now to reverse biodiversity loss, Boris Johnson will tell a UN event later.
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Movers 'more likely to buy than first-time buyers'
The coronavirus crisis is changing the dynamic in the UK housing market, researchers suggest.
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Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times
The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.
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Joe Montana: American football legend saves grandchild from kidnapping attempt
The former quarterback and his wife stopped a home intruder from kidnapping their grandchild.
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Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid
Almost 200 health workers have died of Covid-19 in Venezuela since the pandemic began in March.
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Sunday, September 27, 2020
Six the musical: From a bedroom to Broadway (almost)
The musical Six was pulled just hours before its New York debut because of Covid-19.
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Coronavirus: ‘I used to film weddings but now I film funerals’
Ian Wilkinson has filmed more than 100 services since April.
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Female street artists: 'People assume I’m not the artist'
Rosie is passionate about brightening our cities but she says she's faced sexist views on the streets.
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Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests
The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.
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University entrance: The ‘taboo’ about who doesn’t go
How have white working-class boys been so left behind in getting university places?
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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?
A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right.
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University students: Tips and tricks to help you cope in a pandemic
From embracing awkward Zoom chats to persevering with annoying flatmates, experts give some advice.
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My Money: 'Hollie thinks she spent less than me'
Jay and Hollie from Liverpool take us through their week's spending.
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Idles: 'We'd love to do a zorb gig'
The Bristol punks talk "mental" live shows, class warfare and "violent-toned" new music.
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What is Donald Trump's Covid record?
The president is under scrutiny for his response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'
When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.
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Civil service shake-up: Rewiring the government machine or blowing a fuse?
Can Dominic Cummings succeed in shaking up the way civil servants deliver on the PM's promises?
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French Open: Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka & Johanna Konta v Coco Gauff on day one
The opening day of the French Open sees three Britons - Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Dan Evans - playing at Roland Garros.
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Denmark confronts sexual harassment at work in #MeToo moment
It started with a comedy awards show and a bombshell revelation that left the audience stunned.
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Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'
When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.
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Movies and Museums Are Coming Back. Should You Go?
By BY COURTNEY RUBIN from NYT At Home https://nyti.ms/36cga...
Democrats want to avoid personal attacks on Barrett.
By BY SHANE GOLDMACHER AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/30atD...
Coronavirus: Cardiff and Swansea get ready for lockdown
By Sunday evening, 1.5 million people - almost half of Wales' population - will be locked down.
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Sir David Attenborough: Naturalist gives Prince George a fossil at royal screening
Sir David presented Prince George with a fossilised shark tooth at a screening of his new programme.
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Brexit trade talks: Deal can and must be made, says CBI boss
The head of the Confederation of British Industry urges a "spirit of compromise" as trade talks resume.
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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?
A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right.
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Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests
The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.
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California wildfires: The inmates training to be firefighters
Brandon Smith is a former inmate firefighter and now helps former prisoners find jobs in the fire service.
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Saturday, September 26, 2020
The fight for women's prayer rights in Israel
How a group of Jewish feminists demanded the same prayer rights as Jewish men.
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Switzerland gets ready to vote on ending free movement with EU
Switzerland isn't in the EU, but it does enjoy access to free trade - on condition of it also having free movement.
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What's in Boris Johnson's climate in tray?
The PM promises he won't be caught "lagging" on green polices.
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Covid-19: What do scientists think of the PM's plan?
The new coronavirus restrictions have been met with mixed reviews.
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Barga: How Italy's most Scottish town coped without its annual 'invasion'
The population of Barga in Tuscany is usually swelled by visits from Scottish Italians every summer.
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Thomas Cook staff: Redundant twice in a year
A year on from the firm’s collapse, many staff are still out of work while others have set up businesses.
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The day Brexit hit boiling point
Former MPs and ministers tell the story of 25 September 2019 - one of Parliament's most dramatic days.
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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 September 2020
A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.
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Philippines Troll Patrol: The woman taking on trolls on their own turf
Pro-government trolling has become rampant online in the Philippines, but some people have had enough.
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Rimbaud and Verlaine: France agonises over digging up gay poets
There is mounting pressure to have two of France's best-loved poets reinterred in the Paris Pantheon.
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Singapore in world first for facial verification
The technology is being rolled out countrywide as part of Singapore's national identity scheme.
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Coronavirus
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Here’s What 4 of Our Reporters Are Watching as Voting Begins to Unfold
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Portland Prepares for Violent Showdowns, Proud Boys and Tear Gas
By BY MIKE BAKER AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3cBjw...
A new Fox News poll shows Biden leading Trump in Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
By BY LAUREN WOLFE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G9Wn...
Justice Dept. Aids Trump’s False Narrative on Voting
By BY MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/367EP...
Polling calm before the debate.
By BY NATE COHN from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/3cxYo...
California County Enlists Social Media to Thwart a Misleading Election Photo
By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3i7KZ...
Coronavirus: Children behind rising demand for tests in England
Three times as many children under nine were tested in early September as in the previous two weeks.
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Lockdown learning 'gulf' sparks call to treble pupil premium
Academy leader Steve Chalke says the government must act before poor children suffer "irrevocable damage".
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Covid-19: Fewer than 0.1% fined for no masks on trains
Police said enforcement in the form of fixed penalty notices was only used as a "last resort".
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Mumbi collapse: The man who filmed his ordeal under rubble
Khalid Khan was trapped for 10 hours after a building collapsed in the Indian city of Mumbai.
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'My music students created an album in lockdown'
The pandemic didn't stop Grammy-nominated musician Nathalie Joachim and her class from making music.
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Friday, September 25, 2020
Justice Dept. Discloses Pa. Ballot Inquiry, Prompting Fears of Politicization
By BY NICK CORASANITI AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3mQ6A...
Free the Apps!
By BY GREG BENSINGER from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2FWrW...
At a Florida rally, Trump returns to attacking Democrats over the Supreme Court.
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FXBw...
Trump Promises Drug Discount Cards as an Expensive Pre-election Gift
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G15B...
Facebook Takes Down Networks Linked to Russian Disinformation
By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3kFc8...
Powerful Cardinal, a Fixture of Vatican Intrigue, Resigns Suddenly
By BY JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/307OF...
‘Election Stress Disorder,’ the Sequel
By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/32XUt...
Trump holds a rally in Jacksonville, Fla.
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3mJvZ...
Pac-12 Will Play Football in 2020, Joining Other Top Leagues During the Pandemic
By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3kODy...
Democrats Prepare New Stimulus Plan as Time Wanes for a Compromise
By BY EMILY COCHRANE, ALAN RAPPEPORT AND JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3kODt...
Coronavirus
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The Papers: 'Job fears' despite chancellor's 'rescue plan'
Friday's papers focus on Rishi Sunak's new wage subsidy scheme, and concerns over redundancies.
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California wildfire trend 'driven by climate'
Global warming is behind the scale and impact of recent wildfires in the western US, scientists say.
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Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal
Magawa the African giant pouched rat has won a PDSA Gold Medal for his work detecting landmines.
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The German medical students who want to learn about abortion
Lack of training is restricting access to abortion in Germany, but students are trying to change that.
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Breonna Taylor: Why it's hard to charge US police over shootings
There are reasons why it's rare that excessive use of police force leads to a trial. Here they are.
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'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'
China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.
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PMC Bank collapse: 'We lost our money and then our son'
Little has changed one year after nearly a million Indians lost their savings in a bank collapse.
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Coronavirus: Are the lockdown restrictions too strict?
Some people, including scientists, believe the hard lockdown measures can be confusing.
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How worried should we be about deadly cyber-attacks?
Experts have been warning for years that it's not a matter of if, but when, hackers will kill somebody.
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Covid-19: China's dilemma over wild meat trade
Breeding snakes and types of rat for food or medicine is a source of income for some of China's poorest people.
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Polio campaigners battle misinformation and distrust
Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan are the only two countries in the world yet to eliminate wild polio.
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Thursday, September 24, 2020
US 2020 election: The economy under Trump in six charts
President Trump claims he has been responsible for the strongest US economy ever. What do the numbers show?
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Alexei Navalny: How his team found Novichok bottle evidence in Tomsk
Russia's top opposition figure has left hospital but it was his colleagues who gathered the evidence.
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How much gold is there left to mine in the world?
Some experts believe we may have hit "peak gold" production in our pursuit of the precious metal.
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Rwandan genocide orphan's 'miracle' WhatsApp reunion
A girl orphaned at two during the 1994 Rwandan genocide finds relatives thanks to social media.
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US election: Trump won't commit to peaceful transfer of power
The president also predicted the election result will be determined before the Supreme Court.
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A stronger day for Trump in the tipping-point states.
By BY NATE COHN from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2HkUI...
Chief Executive of Embattled Alaskan Mine Project Resigns
By BY HENRY FOUNTAIN from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/3cs2R...
Trump May Reject Tougher F.D.A. Vaccine Standards, Calling Them ‘Political’
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RRQF...
Trump refuses to commit to ‘a peaceful transfer of all power’ after election.
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY AND NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/305lS...
Ginsburg Clerks Remember Her as a Mentor Who Treated Them Like Family
By BY HAILEY FUCHS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/32V8h...
Trump Nominates Former Nunes Aide to Intelligence Watchdog Post
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/304FG...
Covid-19: Sunak set to unveil emergency jobs scheme
The chancellor is expected to announce new measures to replace the furlough scheme which expires next month.
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NHS Covid-19 app: England and Wales get smartphone contact tracing for over-16s
Users are being urged to install the app to protect themselves and others against the resurgent virus.
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The Papers: Chancellor's 'jobs lifeline to save the economy'
Thursday's papers include Rishi Sunak's plans to save jobs and anger at new restrictions.
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The pandemic is fuelling a surfing boom - in Ohio corn country
With beach holidays curtailed, some landlocked Midwesterners tried out the river surfing scene.
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Trudeau promises 'ambitious' Canada recovery plan
The plan comes as Mr Trudeau warns Canada is in the midst of a "second wave" of the pandemic.
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Alexei Navalny: How his team found Novichok bottle evidence in Tomsk
Russia's top opposition figure has left hospital but it was his colleagues who gathered the evidence.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hZ7O...
Heroes in Harm's Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China
A new drama has China asking if women are being written out of its epidemic history.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mMBU...
How much gold is there left to mine in the world?
Some experts believe we may have hit "peak gold" production in our pursuit of the precious metal.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/304gk...
Rwandan genocide orphan's 'miracle' WhatsApp reunion
A girl orphaned at two during the 1994 Rwandan genocide finds relatives thanks to social media.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3mM8L...
US 2020 election: The economy under Trump in six charts
President Trump claims he has been responsible for the strongest US economy ever. What do the numbers show?
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2pXPc...
Breonna Taylor: Protests in Louisville after grand jury decision
Demonstrators gather after the news that one police officer is being charged, but not over her death.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RVcU...
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg personally shaped our lives
A plaintiff, a student and a politician speak about the late Supreme Court justice's powerful influence.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3kJp6...
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Rakhmabai Raut: The child bride whose divorce Queen Victoria approved
Rakhmabai Raut won a historic battle to get a divorce. But she was a pioneer in more ways than one.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/33QE2...
Gordi: The pop star doctor who answered the Covid call
Australian singer Gordi is "reaching people" through medical consultations, as well as her music.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3iYnO...
The ‘Trump train’: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president'
Trump supporters in liberal towns organise truck convoys to foster solidarity among conservatives.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2FRry...
Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change
A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3hS3i...
Is the world entering a new Cold War?
The recent US-China tensions were laid bare in speeches by Trump and Xi at the UN in New York.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/32W2Y...
Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore
The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/32UdM...
Gordi: The pop star doctor who answered the Covid call
Australian singer Gordi is "reaching people" through medical consultations, as well as her music.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3iYnO...
Is the world entering a new Cold War?
The recent US-China tensions were laid bare in speeches by Trump and Xi at the UN in New York.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32W2Y...
The ‘Trump train’: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president'
Trump supporters in liberal towns organise truck convoys to foster solidarity among conservatives.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FRry...
Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change
A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hS3i...
How the UAE emerged as a regional powerhouse
From a mission to Mars to military expeditions, what is driving the UAE to punch above its weight?
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/300CU...
Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore
The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32UdM...
With Nothing Else Working, Trump Races to Make a New Supreme Court Justice the Issue
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FRWJ...
In first, Maine Supreme Court approves ranked-choice voting for the presidential election.
By BY MICHAEL WINES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3kJBL...
The Russian Trolls Have a Simpler Job Today. Quote Trump.
By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Hjm7...
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