By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/34CFzzd
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'
The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).
Plane Crash in Blizzard-Like Conditions Kills 9 in South Dakota, Officials Say
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33Fh2Ip
Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?
How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.
HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle
War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.
Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches
Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.
'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil
A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.
Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners
New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?
'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger
Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment
Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election
The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.
Trump’s Intervention in SEALs Case Tests Pentagon’s Tolerance
By BY DAVE PHILIPPS, PETER BAKER, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33zKsrI
Cambodia's first gay dance company
Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.
AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.
Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazil’s President About Amazon Fires
By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2rG0CSX
Justin Fields Has ‘Heisman Moment’ in Ohio State’s Win Over Michigan
By BY JEFF ARNOLD from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2R4XJpu
A Leak-Prone White House Finally Manages to Keep a Secret
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OD7lGl
China due to introduce face scans for mobile users
Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Chile football season called off early amid protests
All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests.
Quotation of the Day: Iraqi Leader Says He’ll Step Down as Unrest Builds
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2R5KzbG
Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders
The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.
Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas
Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.
Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India
The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.
How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests
Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.
How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case
Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room.
Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views
Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.
Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.
3 Young People Stabbed on Busy Hague Street, Setting Off Alarm in Dutch City
By BY CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2OUYS04
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims
Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.
Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution
A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia.
Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'
Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide".
Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?
The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.
Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Yasuhiro Nakasone, Prime Minister Who Championed an Assertive Japan, Dies at 101
By BY NORIMITSU ONISHI from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2ssRH7R
Quotation of the Day: Bringing Hollywood Glamour to Real Estate
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2OuiqcD
Suddenly, the Chinese Threat to Australia Seems Very Real
By BY DAMIEN CAVE AND JAMIE TARABAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/37PpjwI
Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack
The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne.
Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review
The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people.
Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building
The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia.
Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving
The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks.
Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved
An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed.
‘I got HIV my first time’
Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.
Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'
Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman.
Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene
Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.
Maltese Businessman Accuses Top Government Officials in Murder of Journalist
By BY REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2XXpdie
Ice Sculpture Steals Show at U.K. Climate Debate That Boris Johnson Skips
By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/33raJbC
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'
The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say.
University of North Carolina Gives ‘Silent Sam’ Statue to Confederate Group
By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Dq8lag
TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen
Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.
Navy Drops Effort to Expel From SEALs 3 Officers Linked to Gallagher
By BY DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35JRjAj
More Accusations Emerge Against Flames Coach Bill Peters
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OrFFUY
The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?
Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope.
Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law
The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".
Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf
Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.
Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion
Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
It’s Not Just Poor White People Driving a Decline in Life Expectancy
By BY GINA KOLATA AND SABRINA TAVERNISE from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2KRWBBJ
Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'
The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".
UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank
The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.
Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'
A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community.
Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands
A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide.
Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table
Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters.
Can you charge different customers different amounts?
Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market?
Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world
Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared.
Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali
As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight.
India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation
India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true?
Pete Buttigieg Responds to Uproar Over Past Comments on Minority Students
By BY REID J. EPSTEIN AND SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34qlpZd
Monday, November 25, 2019
Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.
What we can all learn from this deathbed photo
An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.
Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal
The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?
AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?
This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.
How China is building a world-beating phone network
While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.
Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change
How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.
Ethel Johnson, Early Black Wrestling Star, Is Dead at 83
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KRaUGM
Google Fires 4 Workers Active in Labor Organizing
By BY KATE CONGER AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2QPT76v
Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid
Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless".
What links street protests around the world?
This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them.
These Cocktail Cherries Have More Holiday Cheer
By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2OG6lA2
Trump and the Military Do Not Share the Same Values
By BY RICHARD J. DANZIG AND SEAN O’KEEFE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2sion3R
Spanish accents spoken in the United States
More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.
Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer
Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.
Impeachment, Tiffany, Russian Doping: Your Monday Evening Briefing
By BY VICTORIA SHANNON from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2XLx2HH
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'
The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.
Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'
Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill.
Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'
Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.
Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP
Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.
US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case
Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.
Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'
Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq.
Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly
As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.
China's secret 'brainwashing' camps
Official documents, seen by BBC Panorama, show how inmates are locked up, indoctrinated and punished.
Who Is Edward Gallagher, the SEAL the Navy Wants to Expel?
By BY DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ohp5He
I Invented the World Wide Web. Here’s How We Can Fix It.
By BY TIM BERNERS-LEE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/33eHyZ5
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Quotation of the Day: As Congress Plays to Draw, Voters Await
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2OD1U93
Harvard-Yale football game disrupted by student climate protest
They stormed the football field and urged the two universities to stop investing in fossil fuels.
US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital
The Supreme Court's most senior liberal justice, 86, suffered chills and a fever, the court said.
Ohio State Passes Its First Test of the Season by Beating Penn State
By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OiqhtX
The Indian painters reviving Cheriyal, a 500-year-old art form
The Cheriyal style of painting is unique to the southern Indian state of Telangana.
Serge Ibaka: NBA champion's YouTube cooking show
The Congolese basketballer racks up millions of views cooking unusual food on YouTube.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Australia bushfires: Which animals typically fare best and worst?
As Australian forests burn, some species are better equipped to survive danger and habitat loss.
Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage
The Gobi Desert produces stunning fossils but many Mongolians never get the chance to see them.
Should workers be allowed to nap at work?
The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider.
The best photos rejected from the National Portrait Gallery's Taylor Wessing prize
Celebrating the best images that failed to win the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize.
Extreme queuing: Five days in line to see favourite band
For music fans who want to get close to their favourite band, there's only one way to do it.
What happened to Mary Boyle? No body recovered
How can a six-year-old child vanish without a trace for more than 40 years – the story of Ireland’s Mary Boyle?
100 Protest Leaders Arrested, Iran Says, as U.S. Sanctions a Top Official
By BY FARNAZ FASSIHI AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2qECaRF
Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death
The BBC has heard testimony that the teachings of spiritual influencer Teal Swan may have contributed to the suicides of at least two of her followers.
Week in Pictures: 16-22 November 2019
A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.
Fred Cox, Vikings Kicker and an Inventor of Nerf Football, Dies at 80
By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OfJfS1
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Motorcycle taxi drivers storm Indonesia hospital to get baby's body
The group have defended their actions as "humanitarian" after the body was held over unpaid bills.
Africa's top shots: 15-21 November 2019
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
The Love-Hate Relationship Between Humans and Magpies
By BY ISABELLA KWAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/2O7QjzY
R.N.C. Spent Nearly $100,000 on Copies of Donald Trump Jr.’s Book
By BY ALEXANDRA ALTER AND NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2KFp4dO
Trump’s Lose-Lose Proposition in Korea
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2OuiTdK
‘Trident,’ ‘Budweiser’ or ‘Bird’: A Coveted Symbol of the SEALs
By BY JOHN ISMAY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37sk5qJ
Pneumonia: How a bead necklace is tackling the disease in Kenya
'Village doctor' Beatrice Lokwawi explains how she uses beads to diagnose people with pneumonia.
Dutch police podcast unearths clues to decades-old murder
Can the true crime trend bring an end to one of the Netherlands’ most mysterious murders?
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