Aj News and Media Information: January 2018

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Are You a Perfectionist?

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network http://ift.tt/2DSQFa8
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Millennial Moms-to-Be Don’t Hide the Bump

By KATHERINE BERNARD from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E4aNVS
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To Respect the Earth’s Limits — or Push Them?

By BILL McKIBBEN from NYT Books http://ift.tt/2EpRcgG
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How ‘The Good Place’ Became an Antihero Antidote

By JAMES PONIEWOZIK from NYT Arts http://ift.tt/2rWVdqs
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How to Come of Age Onscreen? Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet Know

By PHILIP GALANES from NYT Arts http://ift.tt/2nsJNFj
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Burns Strider case: Clinton says she should have fired adviser

Hillary Clinton had been criticised for not sacking Burns Strider over harassment claims.

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Two Men Can Stop the War Between Turkey and the Kurds

By AMBERIN ZAMAN from NYT Opinion http://ift.tt/2rPfn5K
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Capita shares plunge after warning on profits

Outsourcing giant Capita says it has become 'too complex' and overly focused on the short term.

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North Korean Defector, Honored by Trump, Has a Remarkable Escape Story

By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World http://ift.tt/2DSNJdC
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Trump’s State of the Union in 90 Seconds

By NATALIE RENEAU from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2DMwC93
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These Dreamlike Portraits Explore L.G.B.T.Q. Identity in India

By JAKE NAUGHTON and SOUMYA SANKAR BOSE from NYT Lens http://ift.tt/2BHl7xS
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Teaching Activities for: ‘Medieval Times Goes Modern, Replacing Its Kings With Queens’

By CAROLINE CROSSON GILPIN from NYT The Learning Network http://ift.tt/2GxfAha
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Zara's lungi lookalike mocked by Asian internet

In much of Asia, the lungi has been a staple of male dress for centuries - now you can get one at Zara.

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Trump’s Speech vs. Trump’s Tweets

By DREW JORDAN and DAVE HORN from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2rOM5UC
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Watching Trump’s Speech: They Cheered. They Groaned. They Ate a Cake.

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2E303Hy
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Democratic Response to SOTU

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2Epj1FU
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Why Koreans Are So Good at Speedskating

By JAY CASPIAN KANG from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2DYVjCG
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State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".

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State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.

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I'm not a quitter, says Theresa May amid leadership questions

The PM issues a defiant response to critics, as she begins a trade mission to China.

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'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to flour

The B vitamin, which can prevent birth defects, will not harm the general public, a study says.

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Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds

The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.

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The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.

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Sydney seaplane crash: Sharp turn 'inexplicable', operator says

The aircraft was not on its usual path to Sydney when it crashed, killing six, the operator says.

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Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing

Lower demand in the UK and confusion over diesel policy are blamed by the industry trade body.

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'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance claims

Drinking excessive alcohol can invalidate travel insurance cover, but the burden of proof is on the insurer.

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Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.

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Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.

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Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children

Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site.

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News Daily: Trump's address and May 'not a quitter'

Your morning briefing for 31 January 2018.

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The Papers: BBC pay 'backlash' and speeding 'crackdown'

The front pages report the reaction to the wage review and a police call to end "soft" treatment for speeding drivers.

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The make-up artist making designs with dead insects

Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks.

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Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.

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'Baby brain': Myth or reality?

"Four in five" women undergo changes in memory and concentration during pregnancy, new research suggests.

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RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration

Starlings take to the skies to create a spectacular aerial ballet before settling on roost.

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Why did this council leader just quit?

Claire Kober announced she wouldn't be standing in May's election.

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You're on the verge of losing everything - but you don’t understand why

A run of bad luck left one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system - and at risk of losing his home.

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Post-Brexit data sharing crucial, say ex-intelligence heads

Former intelligence chiefs say UK's security expertise should not be bargaining chip in talks with EU.

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'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'

Experts say there is a better way to get fit than counting your steps.

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Why Ben Whishaw has murder in mind

The James Bond and Paddington star "adores" his new role as the treacherous Marcus Brutus.

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Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

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Trump says he’s ‘100 percent’ behind releasing FISA surveillance memo

01/31/18 12:34 AM

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Trump: 'I am keeping another promise' by signing order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

01/30/18 10:15 PM

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Trump invites Dems to help protect all US citizens 'because Americans are dreamers too'

01/30/18 9:54 PM

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Trump says honoring veterans is ‘why we proudly stand for the national anthem’

01/30/18 9:37 PM

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Clinton, moments before SOTU, explains why she didn't fire campaign adviser

01/30/18 9:31 PM

The Unabashed Beauty of Jason Brown on Ice

By PATRICIA LOCKWOOD from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2DQzGoM
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What Cross-Country Skiing Reveals About the Human Condition

By SAM ANDERSON from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2rTHAbq
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The First African Team to Compete in Bobsled

By As told to JAIME LOWE from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2rRIMw9
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The Search for Stillness at the Heart of Biathlon

By BROOKE JARVIS from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2nrkgfG
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Full Transcript and Video: Joe Kennedy Delivers Democratic Response to the State of the Union

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2nt0r7E
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Trump’s Volk und Vaterland

By ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion http://ift.tt/2ErISx0
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Trump’s Besotted Republicans

By KEVIN BAKER from NYT Opinion http://ift.tt/2DYXHcC
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Trump Tries for a Reset

By ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion http://ift.tt/2BF1Wow
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A ‘Feel-Good’ Room

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network http://ift.tt/2rW1fY6
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Word + Quiz: obstinate

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network http://ift.tt/2E4d181
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‘Gloomy.’ ‘Amazing.’ Trump’s Speech Divides the Pundits.

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business Day http://ift.tt/2FvxiQV
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State of the Union, Syria, the Moon: Your Wednesday Briefing

By PATRICK BOEHLER from NYT Briefing http://ift.tt/2Erk0FH
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What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Animals With Cameras’ and ‘Happy!’

By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts http://ift.tt/2DOSR2m
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Gearing Up for Distance and Form in Nordic Combined

By By from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2EpqmW3
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Melania Trump, Traveling Again Without Her Husband, Emerges at State of the Union

By KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2rVQMw5
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Kristaps Porzingis and Enes Kanter Lead Knicks in Rout of Nets

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports http://ift.tt/2nkLndi
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Corrections: January 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections http://ift.tt/2DPRYXj
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Trump’s Boring, Utterly Terrifying Warmongering

By MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion http://ift.tt/2nnmyNO
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State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2Gykn1A

Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds

The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2GxHfyf

Pope to send envoy to investigate Chile sex abuse claims

The Vatican says it has been given new information about allegations of a bishop's alleged cover-up.

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Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

The move reverses attempts by former President Barack Obama to close the controversial site.

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Hawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert

Additionally the employee who sent the warning, who had a record of poor performance, is fired.

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Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DXW3b3

Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DNjDYM

Diane Keaton defends Woody Allen over abuse allegations

The actress says she "continues to believe" the director after claims against him resurfaced.

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Yemen separatists capture most of Aden, residents say

Yemeni cabinet ministers are reported to be holed up inside the presidential palace in Aden.

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France jogger death: Husband admits killing Alexia Daval

Three months after Alexia Daval's body was found, her husband tells police he killed her by mistake.

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Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea in France

Pierre Agnes' boat was discovered washed ashore near Biarritz on France's Atlantic coast.

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rQAhkF

The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nqKlfJ

State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nozzH0

State of the Union: Kennedy delivers response to Trump

Joseph Kennedy III attacked the president and said Democrats were speaking for all Americans.

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Taliban 'threaten 70% of Afghanistan' BBC investigation finds

The Afghan Taliban, which US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of the country, a BBC study has found.

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Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DQmXOX

Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.

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Réunion island and the 'stolen children' of France

Marlène Morin was 15 when she was resettled from the island of Réunion to France. After 52 years, she finally returned.

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Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand shop'

Bureaucrats say they will urgently investigate a breach that has sparked both amusement and concern.

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BFFhIG

'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane

United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size.

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State of the Union: The North Korean defector at Trump's side

North Korean defector Ji Seong-ho waved his crutches to resounding applause when Trump called him up.

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2DZ8LX8

Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2EqeIKC

'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'

A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education.

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The tea boss with a thirst for global domination

How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand.

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Bollywood's troubled relationship with women

Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films.

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'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather

The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky.

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