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China Moves to Erase the Vestiges of ‘Zero Covid’ to Deter Dissent

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By BY NICOLE HONG AND ZIXU WANG from NYT World https://ift.tt/aqe2DzS

John Sayles Delivers Epic Battles and Travels in a New Novel

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By BY ALEX PRESTON from NYT Books https://ift.tt/1OlmgS0

Amritpal Singh: The self-styled preacher raising fears in India's Punjab

Amritpal Singh rose to national attention after his supporters stormed a police station last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FwaZ5M8

China hits out at US over TikTok ban on federal devices

Beijing accuses Washington of attempting to use state power to suppress foreign companies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nQRwMAP

Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Reports He Caused a ‘Trumper Tantrum’

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By BY TRISH BENDIX from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/d5MzZgF

Nigeria election 2023: More results arriving

The first of Nigeria's 36 states announces results, with more expected on Monday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7SlJwbI

Spelling Bee Forum

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Nikki Haley Hits the Campaign Trail

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/uhlM93D

Jake Paul v Tommy Fury: Briton wins grudge match by split decision

Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul by split decision in arguably the most anticipated eight-round contest between two novices in boxing history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7h8XT9R

Severe Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Slam Several States

By BY STORYFUL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PJ6gEyC

Enter the New Era of Stealth Wealth

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

Quotation of the Day: In California Town, Floods Destroy Farmworkers’ Hard-Won Idyll

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/07ugJYx

Italy shipwreck: Dozens of migrants killed in Calabria shipwreck

A boat reportedly carrying 100 people broke apart while trying to land at a seaside resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyoQhsv

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Takes Producers Guild Award

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By BY KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/x5BJrme

Papua New Guinea kidnap: Archaeologist Bryce Barker and colleagues freed

Bryce Barker and his colleagues are freed after being held hostage for a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vA3xnaJ

‘Saturday Night Live’ Mocks Trump’s Trip to Ohio

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By BY DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/NnCr3VX

NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

A No 10 source describes negotiations as "positive" and talks are set to continue over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QCTwBjD

Here’s what to know as the war enters its second year.

By BY JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR. from NYT World https://ift.tt/BAuqi4z

'Multiple' new Lord of the Rings films in the pipeline

The news was announced at a Warner Bros meeting, confirming a deal was made with the rights owners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FaBElRT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Why Investing at the Last Moment Can Hurt Your Returns

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By BY JEFF SOMMER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/8vndpJL

What Fox News Hosts Said Privately vs. Publicly About Voter Fraud

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By BY STUART A. THOMPSON, KAREN YOURISH AND JEREMY W. PETERS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/X7ljhyc

The Fury-Paul Fight: YouTube Boxing Meets Saudi Money

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

Kenyan man freed on appeal over murder-kidnap

A man walks free after 11 years, amid concerns about a Met detective's role in his conviction in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cIu3Esh

Though Ukrainians remain proud and committed, cynicism is gaining ground.

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By BY CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://ift.tt/PypOBla

Children and a Year of War

By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/O8MayFc

That Mystery Orb on a Japanese Beach? It Was Just a Buoy. (Sorry.)

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By BY ALAN YUHAS, HISAKO UENO AND MIKE IVES from NYT World https://ift.tt/gtQxYB7

Russian opposition groups plan protests over the war in cities around the world.

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By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT World https://ift.tt/lREIA2T

Los Angeles blizzard warning is first since 1989

Up to 8ft of snow is forecast to blanket parts of usually balmy southern California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i0hubP

Swedish police chief Mats Lofving found dead after inquiry

Mats Lofving's death came after an inquiry found a conflict of interest involving a relationship with a top official. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fI1vSg6

Vocabulary in Context: Snarl, You’re on Candid Camera

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By COMPILED BY KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/kgWq9Nn

Oscars 2023: Crisis team in place for ceremony, after the Will Smith slap

The unit has "run many scenarios" in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X43VGpH

‘Star Trek: Picard,’ Season 3, Episode 2: Another Next Generation

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By BY SOPAN DEB from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/T6W8Sgr

Cracked Mirror

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/l8OYrps

Fight or Make Nice? Two Books Consider How to Listen and Be Heard.

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By BY JENNIFER SZALAI from NYT Books https://ift.tt/4AGSkT7

How Ukraine's children are coping, one year on

As the first anniversary of Russia's invasion nears, Newsround reporter Ricky Boleto spent a week in Ukraine to talk to children about the impact the conflict is having on them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CUAThy7

Putin is expected to attend a pro-war rally in Moscow today.

By BY ANTON TROIANOVSKI from NYT World https://ift.tt/selCPDv

Math Word Field Notes: A Collaborative Project Across Subject Areas

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By BY JADE MCDANIEL from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/Mgsd4IU

Singer Jully Black explains her change to Canada's national anthem

The singer tells the BBC why her small change to O Canada's lyrics has gained so much attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kmUeoS

Sun and Cloud

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/1vcq0Fz

Spain officials quit over trains that were made too wide for tunnels

The botched order was for commuter trains due to operate in two mountainous northern regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m6wCIFo

An Extraordinary Memoir of a Black American Boyhood

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By BY BRYAN WASHINGTON from NYT Books https://ift.tt/7lehivI

Ukraine war: Biden to frame conflict as battle for democracy

The US president is expected to try and shore up support for Kyiv during his speech in Poland later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BFQibZm

South Korea court recognises same-sex couple rights for first time

A court rules in favour of a couple who were denied health insurance, saying that was discrimination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/he71Dnw

Are North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Tests as Safe as the Country Claims?

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By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/CRTBEpf

Word of the Day: akimbo

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By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/90ZTrIz

Review: ‘Die Monosau’ Revives Chaotic Energy in Berlin

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By BY A.J. GOLDMANN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/Fdwc4Z7

Air-raid sirens punctuate Biden’s walk in downtown Kyiv.

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By BY MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://ift.tt/e0Yk5Iv

Leiji Matsumoto, legendary manga creator, dies aged 85

The creator was known for his epic space sagas Galaxy Express 999 and Space Battleship Yamato. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D5C8IGN

Damson Idris Was Raised on ‘Def Comedy Jam’ and Bagel King

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By BY KATHRYN SHATTUCK from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/DLVqCwk

A Nobel Peace Prize Winner Sees Perils in the West’s Focus on Ukraine War

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By BY STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/jIoFTv4

Spelling Bee Forum

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

Zelensky Welcomes Pledges to Hold Russia Accountable for Crimes

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By BY CASSANDRA VINOGRAD from NYT World https://ift.tt/lXBd0Ht

China may give Russia weapons for Ukraine war, Anthony Blinken warns

The US secretary of state said Beijing was considering "lethal support" for Russia in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JLaN5xc

North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bcCAgL0

Was This Washington Portrait Really by Charles Peale? Experts Took a Look

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By BY RALPH BLUMENTHAL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/BDnsIpM

Quotation of the Day: As Covid-19 Gripped U.S., Death Swept Through Prison System

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/FAXoJHt

Daniels Win the Top DGA Award. Will They Take the Oscar, Too?

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By BY KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/0VE3f6p

N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation

Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6O0Wfr7

China’s Balloons Draw Attention to an Overlooked Canada-U.S. Partnership

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Can My Neighbor Point a Video Doorbell at My Apartment Door?

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By BY RONDA KAYSEN from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/rwjhMum

Here’s the latest on the Ukraine war and the Munich Security Conference.

By BY CASSANDRA VINOGRAD from NYT World https://ift.tt/pdfiVHj

Baftas: Journalist Christo Grozev banned over security risks

Christo Grozev helped to expose an alleged poisoning plot against Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yb36LSj

Amazon worker from Maryland wins lottery twice in a row

The Amazon employee won $50,000 from a scratch card - having already won $30,000 last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I6aH2Vp

Germany: Flights cancelled as strikes wipe out air travel

More than 2,300 flights, affecting 300,000 passengers, have been cancelled across Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RuHlyAL

How Involved Are Your Parents in Your Life?

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By BY JEREMY ENGLE from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/vKzQ6pV

Turkey earthquake: The warnings at the luxury apartments that turned to dust

Concerns were raised at the flats in Gaziantep, where 136 people died last week - the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mXPoZ1G

Man Utd sale: Qatari bid for Old Trafford club expected as deadline approaches

As Friday's deadline approaches, who will join Sir Jim Ratcliffe in submitting a bid to buy Manchester United? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bq8HdR3

Late Night Weighs in on President Biden’s Annual Physical

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Energy giant Santos accused of Australia dolphin deaths

A former employee alleges Santos' oil spill led to far greater damage on marine life than reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Tax6YX

The Retail C.E.O. Pipeline Is Running Dry

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By BY JORDYN HOLMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/6ear5jN

Aleppo hospitals overwhelmed by quake victims

There is not enough room for new casualties, nor can homeless patients be discharged, the BBC finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I3ZnW1u

Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes

One of the three old banknotes will be reintroduced following angry protests around the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1TKugyN

Ohio Residents Demand Answers on Train Derailment

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND REUTERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BxDNhoH

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Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko jailed for highlighting Mariupol killings

Maria Ponomarenko faces six years for detailing Russia's deadly attack on a theatre in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T9lM4gk

What Video Games Would You Like to See Adapted for Film or TV?

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By BY JEREMY ENGLE from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/WPIAqLS

Michigan State University attacker lied about gun in room, dad says

The troubled suspect was banned from carrying a weapon, but used to fire a gun in their backyard, his father says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zZoRN39

Watch: Boy reunites with family after Thai cave rescue in 2018

Dunagpetch Promthep, one of the 12 boys rescued from a cave where they were trapped for two weeks, has died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/glZrwxh

U.K. Inflation Eases to 10.1 Percent, but Food Prices Push Higher

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By BY ESHE NELSON from NYT Business https://ift.tt/D5PSvx2

Stephen Colbert is Underwhelmed by Nikki Haley’s Big Announcement

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By BY TRISH BENDIX from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/KvxjTJ6

Michigan State University: People flee as police run towards building

At least three people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XWh8eLs

Spelling Bee Forum

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