September 2023 ~ World News

Saturday, September 30, 2023

A Prime Legacy for Feinstein: The Torture Report on Terrorism Suspects

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By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/48BIA...

British baked beans become reality after successful Lincolnshire harvest

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Scientists have successfully adapted the haricot variety so it can be grown in British soil. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3PY4K...

How to Use Up That Tomato Paste

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By Tanya Sichynsky from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3Pt4y...

Fortnite maker Epic Games cutting 16% of workforce

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The company says it is shedding the staff because it's spending "way more" than it earns from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3PTzC...

With Meta’s Quest 3, Mixed Reality Is Here. So Now What?

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By Brian X. Chen from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3PVRi...

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians rush to help ‘brothers and sisters’

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Every hour, the number of people fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh climbs even further. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/46auL...

Biden Administration Warns That Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel

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By Mark Walker from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3rnhi...

16 Dishes to Make for Someone Going Through a Hard Time

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By Margaux Laskey from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3F19C...

Iraq wedding fire: 'It was like Hell's doors opened'

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Survivors of the inferno which killed more than 100 people describe what happened as the fire took hold. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/46pki...

Eyerolls and groans from UAW strikers at Biden and Trump visits

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Mr Biden joins striking workers in Michigan, telling them they "deserve" wage raises and concessions. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3RCbk...

What Polling After the First Debate Tells Us About Round 2

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By Nate Cohn from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/3rpH6...

David Walliams sues company behind Britain's Got Talent

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Walliams files a High Court case against the show's production company following his exit as a judge. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/48rLt...

Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses

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As many have now died from complications as died in the attacks, the Fire Department of New York says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3PT5z...

‘Are You OK?’ San Francisco Residents Say They Certainly Are.

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By Heather Knight and Jim Wilson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3LAPW...

Barbara Mullen, Who Rode Unorthodox Beauty to Modeling Fame, Dies at 96

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By Alex Williams from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/3LAZ6...

Fox News Announces a Newsom and DeSantis Debate in November

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By Shane Goldmacher and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3RzGw...

Opera Philadelphia Cuts Its Budget, but Not Its Ambition

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By Joshua Barone from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3LAQf...

Irish university to offer degree in influencing

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The bachelors course at Southeast Technical University in Carlow is due to start in September 2024. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3ruF8...

Canadian Labor Union Votes to Ratify Contract With Ford

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By Reuters from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3t80q...

Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds

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It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3LzOO...

Canadian Labor Union Votes to Ratify Contract With Ford

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By Reuters from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3PtoY...

As Trump Prosecutions Move Forward, Threats and Concerns Increase

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By Michael S. Schmidt, Adam Goldman, Alan Feuer, Maggie Haberman and Glenn Thrush from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3rvbr...

Lobbyists take close-up look at Lib Dems

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Businesses and campaigners say they have gravitated towards a party with a sense of optimism. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3LzD3...

Blackpool murder probe launched after woman found with multiple injuries

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Lancashire Constabulary say Alison Dodds suffered multiple injuries before she was found on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3RvHL...

Burnley 0-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes scores winner in vital victory for Red Devils

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Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gives Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edge past Burnley in the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3ZxPW...

Rugby World Cup: Wales, Australia fans ready for Lyon's den

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Supporters of Wales and Australia prepare for Rugby World Cup showdown in the French city of Lyon. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3t7kP...

For Migrants in New York Shelters, 60-Day Limit Creates More Confusion

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By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/44YLS...

U.S. Provided Canada With Intelligence on Killing of Sikh Leader

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By Julian E. Barnes and Ian Austen from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/46p6B...

Lampedusa: Inside the camp at the heart of Europe’s migrant surge

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At least 10,000 migrants arrived on Italy's Lampedusa island last week, stretching local resources. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3tem2...

Wonking Out: Making Manufacturing Good Again

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By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/462Uu...

Rishi Sunak considers radical shake-up of A-levels

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Rishi Sunak weighs up a new "British baccalaureate" qualification but no decisions have been taken. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3EPJX...

Tiny Memoir Contest for Students: Write a 100-Word Personal Narrative

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By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/451H5...

Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

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Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3t7LN...

Sufjan Stevens Says He Lost Ability to Walk From Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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By Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3ro2R...

Marina Abramović: Art exhibition with nude models gets mixed reviews

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The unusual installation is part of a career retrospective of Serbian artist Marina Abramović. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/46lqV...

Instacart Soars 40% as It Begins Trading, an Encouraging Sign for Tech I.P.O.s

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By Erin Griffith and Kellen Browning from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3Ls97...

Troubles legacy bill enters law after receiving Royal Assent

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The legislation offers a conditional amnesty to those accused of Troubles-era killings. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3t8C0...

First Trial in the Death of Elijah McClain Expected to Start This Week

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By Audra D. S. Burch from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3EGTe...

Roger Whittaker: Durham Town folk singer dies at 87

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The folk singer, famous for his whistling, singing and guitar playing, dies in France. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/46elh...

The Amber Gleam of Yakgwa, South Korea’s ‘It’ Cookie

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By Eric Kim from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3Rsdq...

Former N.F.L. Player Sergio Brown Missing After His Mother Is Found Dead

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By Derrick Bryson Taylor and Johnny Diaz from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/46i07...

La vida diaria en Moscú transcurre con la guerra siempre de fondo

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By Valerie Hopkins and Nanna Heitmann from NYT En español https://nyti.ms/3RqSJ...

Climate Protesters March in New York City

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By Noah Throop, Christina Kelso and Shane O’Neill from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3RqSD...

Russell Brand: A comedy career built on controversy

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The BBC's Chi Chi Izundu takes a look at the controversies throughout comedian and actor Russell Brand's career. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/48cgQ...

Ronnie MacKinnon: Former Rangers and Scotland centre-half dies at 83

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Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ronnie MacKinnon passes away at the age of 83. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3PH1o...

‘A Terrible Mistake’: Trump Criticizes DeSantis on Abortion Ban

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By Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3rkLh...

U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet in Malta to Discuss Ukraine and Other Flashpoints

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By Edward Wong from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3sVub...

Classy Trossard strike helps Arsenal beat Everton

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Arsenal move fourth in the Premier League by beating winless Everton through Leandro Trossard's 69th-minute strike at Goodison Park. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3PHQZ...

Paxton still faces an ongoing criminal case for securities fraud.

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By Edgar Sandoval from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3t1hd...

The Libyan city that's become a barren wasteland with a smell of death

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With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/45TkT...

Letter Found in Vatican Archives Confirms Church Was Told About Death Camps

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By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3EH1e...

Rugby World Cup: Wales fans treat Nice to hymn in flash mob

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A flash mob of fans sing Calon Lan on the street in Nice ahead of Wales clash with Portugal. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/4609w...

Police Questioning Person in Suspected Opioid Death at Bronx Day Care

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By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/45WKZ...

Britain and Tata Agree to $1.6 Billion Package for Steel Mill

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By Stanley Reed from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3ZrvE...

TikTok Rankles Employees With Return-to-Office Tracking Tools

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By Sapna Maheshwari and Emma Goldberg from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3ZiS7...

In This Auto Strike, the Workers Have the Higher Ground

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By Peter Coy from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3ZgxV...

A Fireball Whacked Into Jupiter, and Astronomers Got It on Video

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By Katrina Miller from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3ZlP3...

Are Men Obsessed With the Roman Empire? Yes, Say Men.

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By Callie Holtermann and Frank Rojas from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3ZiS7...

Morocco earthquake: The teacher who lost all 32 of her pupils

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A teacher tells the BBC all 32 of her pupils died after tremors struck a mountain village. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3Lpkl...

Gabby Logan gets damages over false tax avoidance claims

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Sports presenter Gabby Logan and husband Kenny receive a "six-figure" sum over a Mail Online story. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3Ll3A...

UK's first school set up in partnership with orchestra opens

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Shireland CBSO Academy in West Bromwich is a new school with music embedded in its curriculum. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3Rnkw...

Arkansas Governor Tried to Keep More Records Private. The Pushback Was Swift.

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By Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3RlMT...

Queen Camilla raises a glass for Archers' 20,000th episode

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Queen Camilla thanks the BBC Radio 4 drama for "bringing joy, laughter and tears to your audience". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3PBXk...

Piano-Playing Hot-Air Balloon Aerialists? Rochester Fringe Festival Is Back.

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By Eric Grode from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/44Pio...

Ukraine launches missile attack on Crimea

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Ten missiles and three unmanned boats were used to attack the home of Russia's Black Sea fleet, Moscow says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3PDlM...

Annie Macmanus says music industry has 'tidal wave' of sexual abuse cases

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The DJ tells MPs a "tidal wave" of revelations about misconduct in the music industry could emerge. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3PfoT...

A 20-Minute Cleaning Playlist

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By Unknown Author from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3Ri8a...

Apple forced to ditch lightning charger in new iPhone

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Apple confirms new iPhone 15 will have a common USB-C charging port after EU forces it into the change. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3Ph61...

Pulitzer Prizes Expand Eligibility to Noncitizens

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By Alexandra Alter from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/48cjW...

Triple lock: State pension could go up less than expected next year

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The government is not saying which figure will be used to calculate a rise under the triple lock. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/45PrY...

Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friends

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From shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3sZw7...

Fashion Tribes of New York

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By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3PgXz...

UK will not accept Chinese interference - Sunak

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Deputy PM Oliver Dowden says the government is considering whether to increase checks on people working for China. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3RgA6...

Alibaba’s Boss Steps Aside

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By John Koblin from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3Z9N8...

Livingstone-inspired England beat NZ to level series

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Liam Livingstone's 95 sets up a series-levelling victory for England against New Zealand in Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/44OoX...

England v New Zealand: Will Young run out by David Willey

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Watch the moment New Zealand's Will Young is run out after superb fielding from England's David Willey in the second ODI in Southampton. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3PxtZ...

Here’s how to help victims of the earthquake.

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By Gaya Gupta from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3ExQs...

Jagtar Singh Johal: Sunak raises the detention of Scot with Indian PM

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Scottish campaigner for Sikh rights Jagtar Singh Johal has been held by the Indian authorities since 2017. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3sSyz...