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Thursday 31 January 2019
New Zealand Vowed 100,000 New Homes to Ease Crunch. So Far It Has Built 47.
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ToOqPw
Can Big Global Sports Come Around to Human Rights Advocacy?
By HANNAH BEECH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WyEEMv
Massaging Away a Potential Complication of Birth?
By JEN GUNTER from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2DIXZ6k
A Secret Tunnel Leading Toward a Florida Bank Puzzles the F.B.I.
By JULIA JACOBS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UsUR47
He Says ‘Wall,’ They Say ‘Border Security’: A Glossary of the Border Debate
By GLENN THRUSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FX6UUl
On Jackie Robinson’s 100th Birthday, 100 Photos of an Icon
By ERIC MOSKOWITZ from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2HUfjK3
Was C.T.E. Stealing His Mind? A Gunshot Provided the Answer
By JOHN BRANCH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2CTl2Ki
From The Times’s Photo Vault, the Many Dimensions of Jackie Robinson
By TERENCE McGINLEY from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2S24JoT
Does ‘Creative’ Work Free You from Drudgery, or Just Security?
By JODY ROSEN from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2RZ5lM2
How Iran’s Greatest Director Makes Art of Moral Ambiguity
By GILES HARVEY from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2D66mYr
Locast, a Free App Streaming Network TV, Would Love to Get Sued
By EDMUND LEE from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2CURADK
As Chances of No-Deal Brexit Rise, British Companies Scramble to Prepare
By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2sZzJH7
As a Reporter, She Wrote About Business. As a Novelist, She Writes About Murder.
By AMELIA LESTER from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2RZ5uiy
UK child knife crime suspects face jail time and social media ban
Children as young as 12 could be hit with social media bans, curfews and potential prison time under new measures being introduced by the British government to curb rising knife violence.
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What fuels players before the Super Bowl: 'A lot of the guys love PB&J'
Some NFL players turn to classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a pregame snack. Others might build their own smoothies, while those with game-day jitters might have no appetite at all and focus mostly on staying hydrated.
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Tokyo 2020: Crowd size cut for sailing event over tsunami fears
The number of spectators at a Tokyo 2020 Olympics sailing event will be slashed over fears too large a crowd could hamper evacuation in the event of a tsunami, organizers said Thursday.
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Jailed Saudi activist's brother: Mariah Carey must appeal for release
On Thursday night, Mariah Carey will perform on stage in Saudi Arabia. This concert is a pathetic attempt to show that the country is becoming more tolerant toward women.
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Meet the 'Antarctic king,' an unlikely fossil from 250 million years ago
Wildlife in Antarctica conjures up images of penguins, seals and other animals who have adapted to survive in such a harsh, frozen environment. But researchers have made an unexpected discovery that pulls back the curtain on what life may have been like in Antarctica millions of years ago.
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Could You Last 11 Days Without the Internet? Tonga Finds Out the Hard Way
By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2Rv8pdq
The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix Australia in February
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Frida Kahlo Was a Painter, a Brand Builder, a Survivor. And So Much More.
By REBECCA KLEINMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2sYCybg
Learning With: ‘A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest’
By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2GcDKj6
Philippines vows to 'destroy' Islamist extremism. Here's why that won't be so easy
Less than two years after victory was declared over ISIS-aligned militants in Marawi, the threat of extremism has returned to the southern Philippines.
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Even some Republicans balk as Trump targets US spy chiefs
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Denuclearization talks with North Korea 'got nowhere': sources
As President Donald Trump hails "progress being made," a source familiar with details of the high-profile visit of North Korea's top negotiator this month says those discussions -- at both the State Department level and with the White House -- "got nowhere" on denuclearization. A second source agreed with that assessment.
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Pro-Russian Twitter account posted court docs to try to discredit Mueller probe
A pro-Russian Twitter account used information from a criminal case that Robert Mueller's team brought against a Russian social media company as part of a disinformation campaign, according to a new filing from the Justice Department.
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Foxconn may drop plans to build flat screens in Wisconsin
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn may drop plans to build flat screen panels at a Wisconsin plant for which it was promised $4 billion in state and local tax dollars.
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When it's this cold, Chicago sets its train tracks on fire
Chicago residents are a hearty bunch. They know how to keep things moving when the weather turns cold.
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Tesla shares sink after its CFO becomes the latest top exec to leave
Tesla rattled investors on Wednesday by reporting profit that fell short of expectations and revealing that its chief financial officer is leaving — the latest senior executive to exit the electric car company.
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See extreme weather across the globe
The US and Australia are experiencing opposite and record-breaking weather conditions.
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Authorities: Filipina domestic worker executed in Saudi Arabia
A Filipina domestic worker has been executed in Saudi Arabia, according to the country's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
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Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido says country must unite to end Maduro regime
Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido has claimed that he has secretly met with some members of the country's armed forces, as the political crisis surrounding his challenge of incumbent Nicolas Maduro intensifies.
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This cave sheltered some of the first known humans 300,000 years ago
In the foothills of Siberia's Altai Mountains lies a cave that contains some of the keys to understanding the earliest humans to walk the Earth. Denisova Cave is the only place in the world where fossils have been found that belong to mysterious ancient humans called Denisovans.
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Bangkok deploying drones to ease toxic air that forced school closures
Thailand's Ministry of Education have ordered all schools in Bangkok and some surrounding provinces to close for the remainder of the week amid concerns over dangerous levels of air pollution.
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Trump's talk sounds like this movie
President Donald Trump continues to use unproven talking points to make his case for a US-Mexico border wall. CNN's Miguel Marquez notes the similarities between Trump's talking points and the movie, "Sicario."
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Undocumented worker fired from Trump's Bedminster club invited to State of the Union
An undocumented worker fired from President Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club will be in attendance at Trump's State of the Union address next week after being invited by a Democratic congresswoman.
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Brazil dam was certified 'stable' weeks before it collapsed
In just over three years, two dams have collapsed in the same Brazilian state, leaving thousands of families in mourning. This time, some Brazilians say they fear that the country's monitoring system is deeply flawed.
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Palace asks social media firms for help with rising Meghan-Kate abuse
Kensington Palace has asked social media firms for help in combating a boom in abuse aimed at the British Duchesses Kate and Meghan.
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The scientist creating test tube penguins
African penguins are among the smaller breeds, known for their irregular markings and loud voices.
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Super Bowl player surprises janitor with tickets
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks surprised the team janitor with tickets to the Super Bowl.
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iPhone sales dip as Apple's growth in China slows
Apple reported holiday quarter earnings of $84.3 billion. That's down 5% from last year and driven by a drop in iPhone sales.
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Céline Dion on criticism she's too thin: 'Leave me alone'
Céline Dion doesn't much care if you think she's lost too much weight.
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Paltrow's rep disputes skiing hit-and-run lawsuit
Gwyneth Paltrow is firing back at a lawsuit that alleges she crashed into a skier and abandoned him on a Utah mountain.
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96-day church service saves asylum seekers from deportation
After holding religious services around the clock for 2,327 hours, a Dutch church declared victory Wednesday in its bid to prevent a family from being deported.
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A sinkhole turned out be an underground tunnel to a bank
Public works employees in Florida stumbled upon something they don't see every day: a small "claustrophobic " tunnel leading to a Chase bank, according to the FBI.
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Can e-cigarettes help you quit smoking?
A new study out of the UK shows e-cigarettes worked twice as well as other nicotine replacements in helping adults kick their smoking habit, but experts are concerned the results don't apply to the United States.
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Knife crime: Suspects could be banned from social media
Those breaching sanctions aimed at cutting rising violence could face up to two years in prison.
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Warwick students suspended over rape threats allowed to return early
One of the targeted students said she felt "terrified" at the prospect of seeing the men on campus again.
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Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks
Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections.
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The GP substitute will see you now
Some 20,000 physios, pharmacists and paramedics are to be recruited to work with under-pressure GPs.
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‘Meeting the stranger who saved my life’
Liv Pontin had decided to take her own life, when a train driver stopped her. Now they are reuniting.
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Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'
In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support.
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MPs say fast fashion brands inaction on ethics is shocking
JD Sports, Sports Direct, TK Maxx, Amazon, Boohoo and Missguided must do more, say MPs.
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Brexit: How ready is the UK government for no deal?
A think tank report assesses how ready the government is to leave the EU without a deal.
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Brexit: Car investment halves as industry hits 'red alert'
The UK industry's trade body warns of "permanent devastation" if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.
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House price growth at near six-year low
The annual rise in house prices "almost ground to a complete halt" in January, the Nationwide says.
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The Papers: 'May woos Labour MPs with cash'
Thursday's front pages feature stories on Brexit, Facebook, stalkers and a new NHS recruitment plan.
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News Daily: Knife crime crackdown, cold weather and fast fashion
Your morning briefing for Thursday 31 January 2019.
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It's deadline day - can you handle the pressure?
Nearly two million people are estimated to have left it until the last minute to fill in their tax returns.
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'Women are seen as home cooks - not chefs'
Meet the professional chefs changing the way people think about women in the kitchen.
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Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?
The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means.
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Kate Spade's niece Rachel Brosnahan is the new face of her label
Rachel Brosnahan, star of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, honours her late aunt in the new collection.
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How to de-ice your car - and other questions
How should I drive in the snow? Why does salt melt ice? How can I boost my immune system?
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Inflatable puffer fish pill 'could track patient's health'
US scientists say it could be used to monitor tumours or ulcers for a month in the stomach.
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Gay dating app Scruff bans underwear photos
The app bans images of men in underwear and swimwear after "repeated suspensions by app store distributors".
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Attacked Empire actor Jussie Smollett 'has tasted brutality of hatred'
Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago.
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The city with no homeless on its streets
What can UK cities learn from Finland, where the number of rough sleepers has fallen dramatically?
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Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail
Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes.
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How do you compost a human body - and why would you?
A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil.
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The unlikely stars bucking the High Street slump
Museum and gallery shops are reporting rising sales and greater interest. What is their recipe for growth?
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Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row
The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry.
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On the buses? Where and how often are we travelling?
Councils say they are "desperate" to protect services but funding cuts forced "difficult decisions".
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Trump Says He’ll Leave Decision of Whether to Release Special Counsel’s Report to Justice Dept.
By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sYkIFk
On Politics: Trump Calls His Own Intelligence Officials ‘Naïve’
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Another Go for Charles and Di, This Time With Music
By SARAH LYALL from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2RoY8zC
How Much Do You Know About Your Family’s History?
By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2TpuAU8
What’s on TV Thursday: ‘30 for 30’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’
By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2FVZlgo
After Death on Subway Stairs, New Yorkers Lament Accessibility Issues
By YOUSUR AL-HLOU, ROBIN LINDSAY and NATE SCHWEBER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2BbTfVb
Las principales noticias del jueves
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St. Louis Prosecutor Accuses Police of Obstructing Inquiry Into Killing of Officer
By LIAM STACK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2TlYgl3
An Angry Trump Pushes Back Against His Own ‘Naive’ Intelligence Officials
By MARK LANDLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gcqb3g
Jury Awards Rand Paul Over $580,000 in Damages From Attack
By NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GgXDp8
Undocumented Immigrant Who Worked at a Trump Golf Club Will Attend State of the Union
By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2S0FxyM
Quotation of the Day: A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest
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Mavericks Thump Knicks as Dirk Nowitzki Comes Alive at the Garden
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Samsung Forecasts Earnings Weakness Throughout 2019
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China, Venezuela, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing
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Wednesday 30 January 2019
How Democrats Will Govern (Now That Government Is Open)
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Venezuela’s Best Path to Democracy? Pay Off the Military
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The ‘Rotten Equilibrium’ of Republican Politics
By THOMAS B. EDSALL from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2RsVb0M
Why Couldn’t My Ebola Treatment Center Save This Baby?
By KARIN HUSTER from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Rrymur
If a Government Can’t Deliver Safe Vaccines for Children, Is It Fit to Rule?
By YANZHONG HUANG from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2TtDT5q
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