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‘Monarch’ Heralds a New Family Empire, This One With a Texas Twang

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By BY CHRIS VOGNAR from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/M0Wa2Ds

John Adams, an American Master at 75

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By BY JOSHUA BARONE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/NB3YcKm

Mikhail Gorbachev: Remembering a warm-hearted and generous man

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg recalls his meetings with the late Mikhail Gorbachev over the past 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vzQRJHp

Switzerland's vanishing glaciers threaten Europe's water supply

Ice in the Swiss Alps provides water for rivers, crops and the cooling of nuclear power stations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H04AGSB

Kremlin-affiliated mercenaries fighting in Ukraine also target civilians in Africa, a new report says.

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By BY ELIAN PELTIER from NYT World https://ift.tt/GBjlcRp

Taiwan fires live rounds at drones near outlying islands

It comes as Taiwan has complained of repeated harassment by Chinese drones close to its islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1jg8kS7

California Algal Bloom Kills ‘Unprecedented’ Numbers of Fish

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By BY REUTERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ei7kNH

Serena Williams Rises to the Occasion, Like So Many Times Before

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By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/8Mie6VL

Pole-dancing axe thrower wins world title

Ceola McGowan, from Sligo, cites pole dancing for improving her balance and strengthening her core. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tRqTn2F

Spelling Bee Forum

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US Open tennis balls: Iga Swiatek among female players criticising 'horrible' balls

World number one Iga Swiatek is one of a number of players to complain about the different tennis balls female players use at the US Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FXUVPsZ

Twin films: How two new Pinocchio movies reflect a Hollywood trend

It's the latest in a long line of two films coming out about the same subject in the same year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5lS1hgH

Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fistfight

The cabin crew intervened after hearing noise from the cockpit as two pilots started fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZknuyKE

Document Inquiry Poses Unparalleled Test for Justice Dept.

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By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WGBQCFk

Deep-Sea Riches: Mining a Remote Ecosystem

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By BY SABRINA IMBLER AND JONATHAN CORUM from NYT World https://ift.tt/emtf2FR

US Open preview: Serena Williams' goodbye & Emma Raducanu's title defence top New York bill

Serena Williams' impending farewell and Emma Raducanu's title defence will grab most of the attention at an intriguing US Open packed with storylines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rjcHXo3

Should I Try to Hide My Large Bandage at Work?

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By BY VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/dAVeNXu

Spelling Bee Forum

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Ukraine war: Russian recruitment drive unlikely to have impact - UK

Vladimir Putin recently pledged to increase Russia's armed forces personnel by 137,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EzflHwA

‘I Often Wish the Morning Hour Would Last Longer’

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By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://ift.tt/jmF47Bn

Serena Williams Always Made a Strong First Impression

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By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/rpRhWk9

Spelling Bee Forum

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Why NASA Is Going Back to the Moon

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By BY KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://ift.tt/c3K6WSf

California freeway split in half by monsoon floods

Aerial footage shows the destroyed section of Interstate 10 near the Arizona-California border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j4p2mzx

Russia blocks nuclear treaty agreement over Ukraine reference

A number of countries criticise Russia as it blocks a joint UN declaration on nuclear security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mexU57n

How 3 NASA Missions Could Send Astronauts Back to the Moon

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By BY ELEANOR LUTZ from NYT Science https://ift.tt/H9UaSMk

Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months

The service is welcoming back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uGg0ZhK

Election Data Breach Attracts Georgia Investigators

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By BY DANNY HAKIM, NEIL VIGDOR AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YCFpBZb

Back to School in DeSantis’s Florida, as Teachers Look Over Their Shoulders

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By BY SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EIQeDuF

Spelling Bee Forum

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By BY NEW YORK TIMES GAMES from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/Of0AmIM

Ukraine regularly aims taunts and mockery at Russia, defying a longstanding diplomatic maxim.

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By BY ANDREW E. KRAMER from NYT World https://ift.tt/c6oAd32

Chinese outcry after volleyballers wear N95 masks during match

China's Volleyball Association later apologised, saying the decision was due to "lack of experience". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q8S6oAM

Trump Golf Course in New York City Will Host Saudi-Backed Event

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By BY EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS, ALAN BLINDER AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/TcCSW54

Game Face

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By BY JENNIFER MATHIEU from NYT Books https://ift.tt/uTCEKSp

Paul Allen: Largest art auction ever to sell Microsoft co-founder's $1bn collection

The proceeds of the largest art auction ever will go to charity, Christie's auctioneers said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tMPGzck

Sonali Phogat: Arrests over India politician and former TikTok star murder

Sonali Phogat, a member of India's governing BJP party, died under suspicious circumstances a few days ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5smEU1N

As France Swelters, Private Jets Come Under Attack

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By BY CONSTANT MÉHEUT from NYT World https://ift.tt/BRfYAG0

Pakistan Court Gives Imran Khan Another Reprieve From Arrest

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By BY CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM AND SALMAN MASOOD from NYT World https://ift.tt/h9bHd45

Heroísmo individual, victorias sin pruebas y una conspiración de Occidente: lo que los rusos ven en las noticias

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By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/VvEZ7LD

Covering a Disaster That Hasn’t Happened Yet

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By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/aZ9QNOn

Spelling Bee Forum

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By BY NEW YORK TIMES GAMES from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/1AVGX5f

Sewage in sea: French appeal to EU over UK discharges of waste

The UK is threatening health on the French coast as raw sewage is dumped in the sea, French MEPs say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NQbuF2G

South Korea records world's lowest fertility rate again

Figures show that just 0.81 children per woman are being born in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kFhE9un

Vicky Bowman: UK ex-ambassador to Myanmar arrested

Vicky Bowman and her Burmese husband run a centre which encourages businesses to respect human rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SOzgKyb

China heatwave: Sichuan residents flee heatwaves and power cuts underground

Residents in some of China's provinces are employing creative ways to beat a record breaking heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HKUBbp8

Japan should consider building new nuclear plants: Kishida

Most of the country's nuclear plants were suspended after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ENeHTSt

Sky Silence Hostile Liberty Crowd With Game 3 Win

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

Un padre tomó fotos de su hijo desnudo para enviar al médico y Google lo marcó como delincuente

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By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/yZd2W6b

Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai court suspends PM and coup leader

Prayuth Chan-ocha won power in a coup in 2014, but opponents say he has overstayed his ruling term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TUfydtc

What Will Happen to Black Workers’ Gains if There’s a Recession?

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By BY TALMON JOSEPH SMITH AND BEN CASSELMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Y4az0Ds

Spelling Bee Forum

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Beirut: Further part of grain silos collapses 2 years after blast

Rotting grain was burning in the silos for weeks, officials say, some two years after the deadly port blast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zExTsIJ

Con Ed Dumps Hot, Dirty Water From River Park Pier, Records Show

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By BY PATRICK MCGEEHAN AND ANNE BARNARD from NYT New York https://ift.tt/qvOusJQ

US Open 2022: Will Novak Djokovic be able to play?

Former world number one Novak Djokovic has his "fingers crossed" he is allowed to play in the US Open despite not being vaccinated against Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YHZm130

Spelling Bee Forum

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Not so Despicable: China changes ending of 'Minions' movie

The movie is meant to be the backstory of a villain but China's latest alteration has changed this. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/br2pnus

Drought Hurts China’s Economy as Central Bank Cuts Rates

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By BY KEITH BRADSHER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/MGNyJgE

Cineworld confirms it is considering bankruptcy

The cinema chain, which also owns Picturehouse, says it has struggled with poor ticket sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f0QxoOv

Spelling Bee Forum

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Philippine students return to school for first time since Covid

Experts say the protracted school closures have worsened the country's education crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OjnXlKr

China mortgage rate cut as property crisis deepens

The country's central bank lowered the five-year lending rate by 1.5 percentage points on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nTshFmY

Even Before Social Q’s, Philip Galanes Liked Giving Advice

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By BY KATHERINE J. IGOE from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/xLPIHmp

India monsoon rains cause fatal bridge collapse

A bridge collapses in India following seasonal rains in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, killing at least two people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cNmb7U1

‘Carlo and I Were the Only Patrons in the Greenwich Village Music Bar’

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By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://ift.tt/lbucOCx

(Re)Defining the American Dream

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By BY BEN LAFFIN, EMMA COTT AND DAHLIA KOZLOWSKY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xoEOsip

Spelling Bee Forum

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Quotation of the Day: When a Key New York Primary Cuts Into Voters’ Beach Time

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/FyHxGvU

Germany’s Stony-Faced Chancellor Faces Critics on Nearly Every Side

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By BY KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/7c0aKL4

How the Find My App Became an Accidental Friendship Fixture

By BY KALLEY HUANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/zpdMGTS

Where Are All the Manhattan Voters in August? Try the Hamptons.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/MGjJukp

How Pharmacy Work Stopped Being So Great

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By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/E24STQy

Some Colleges Don’t Produce Big Earners. Are They Worth It?

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By BY RON LIEBER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/vJgRtdX

Spelling Bee Forum

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The New York Times News Quiz, August 19, 2022

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By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/CjxzgwL

Drink Up, Japan Tells Young People. I’ll Pass, Many Reply.

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By BY HIKARI HIDA AND JOHN YOON from NYT World https://ift.tt/N5f3BPE

More Money for I.R.S. Spurs Conspiracy Theories of ‘Shadow Army’

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By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT AND TIFFANY HSU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/GshTDIc

‘House of the Dragon’ Review: Domesticating ‘Game of Thrones’

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By BY MIKE HALE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/zFGclB5

Spelling Bee Forum

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