Thursday, January 31, 2019
From The Times’s Photo Vault, the Many Dimensions of Jackie Robinson
By TERENCE McGINLEY from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2S24JoT
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Does ‘Creative’ Work Free You from Drudgery, or Just Security?
By JODY ROSEN from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2RZ5lM2
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How Iran’s Greatest Director Makes Art of Moral Ambiguity
By GILES HARVEY from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2D66mYr
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Locast, a Free App Streaming Network TV, Would Love to Get Sued
By EDMUND LEE from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2CURADK
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As Chances of No-Deal Brexit Rise, British Companies Scramble to Prepare
By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2sZzJH7
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As a Reporter, She Wrote About Business. As a Novelist, She Writes About Murder.
By AMELIA LESTER from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2RZ5uiy
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Brexit: 'Extra time' may be needed, says Jeremy Hunt
Jeremy Hunt says a delay beyond the 29 March deadline depends on progress in the coming weeks.
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Guildford pub bombings inquest resumes 45 years on
Five people and 65 others were injured when the IRA bombed two Guildford pubs in 1974.
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'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate
European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate.
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Kylie Minogue: Man warned after harassing pop star
Officers issued a harassment warning after being called to an address in west London.
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Rough sleeping in England down for first time in eight years
4,677 people are estimated or counted to have been sleeping rough in England.
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Letter from Africa: The fashion faux pas of bullet-proof vests
Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet.
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Afghan Government Control Over Country Falters, U.S. Report Says
By ROD NORDLAND from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2SiNnDp
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Jackie Robinson Showed Me How to Fight On, Not Fight Back
By CLAIRE SMITH from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Rojg9b
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Whether They Wanted it or Not, Jackie Robinson Raised Americans’ Consciousness
By GEORGE VECSEY from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2G4bq3t
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Trevor Noah Doesn’t Think Weather Reporters Ought to Freeze in the Cold
By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2G0nPp2
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Sports betting: are Ugandans hooked on it?
A Ugandan minister has warned that online sports betting is causing serious problems.
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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
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The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix Australia in February
By NOEL MURRAY from NYT Watching https://nyti.ms/2MMcPw4
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‘Russian Doll’: Programmer, Debug Thyself
By JAMES PONIEWOZIK from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2SexJsK
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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
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Learning With: ‘A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest’
By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2GcDKj6
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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
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On Politics: Trump Calls His Own Intelligence Officials ‘Naïve’
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RZBYZV
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Another Go for Charles and Di, This Time With Music
By SARAH LYALL from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2RoY8zC
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How Much Do You Know About Your Family’s History?
By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2TpuAU8
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Word + Quiz: upstage
By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2CXxwQO
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What’s on TV Thursday: ‘30 for 30’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’
By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2FVZlgo
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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
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Las principales noticias del jueves
By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2FZFZqK
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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
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An Angry Trump Pushes Back Against His Own ‘Naive’ Intelligence Officials
By MARK LANDLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gcqb3g
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Jury Awards Rand Paul Over $580,000 in Damages From Attack
By NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GgXDp8
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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
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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
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2sWxuUX
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Samsung Forecasts Earnings Weakness Throughout 2019
By REUTERS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2G9LOkO
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China, Venezuela, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing
By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2S1jVCw
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Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change.
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Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states
At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services.
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'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate
European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate.
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Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals
The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year.
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Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job
The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast.
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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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Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign
Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017.
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Bastia attack: Gunman found dead in police raid
France's interior minister says "the fanatic committed suicide" after killing one and injuring five.
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Senator Rand Paul wins damages after neighbour attack
Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked.
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Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff
A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half.
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China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise
The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line.
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Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute
Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne.
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The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen
The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen.
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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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Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'
Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago.
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The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia
The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games.
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Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues
Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown.
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MP defends unmasking shot reporter
Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious.
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Richard E Grant in tears over Barbra Streisand's reply to 1970s fan letter
The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter.
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The Lord of the Ringos? Peter Jackson to direct a Beatles film
The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album.
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Bulgarians decry ‘eco vandalism’ on coast
Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny.
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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 Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles
In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India.
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Maduro and Guaidó: Who is supporting whom in Venezuela?
The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president.
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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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Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot
Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Is There Room in 2020 for a Centrist Democrat? Maybe One or Two.
By ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Tme1sq
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Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady and Emphasize Patience
By BINYAMIN APPELBAUM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MHLhHZ
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‘I’m Going to Die Here,’ She Told the Guards. They Didn’t Listen.
By SARAH MASLIN NIR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RWiAg9
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There’s No Federal Ban on Animal Cruelty. Lawmakers Want to Change That.
By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DJCSkv
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Sri Lanka, an Island Nation That Is Best Savored Slowly
By LUCAS PETERSON from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/2WuadHy
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How to Save on Your Next Apple Purchase
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RlQ2Yx
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Cooper Kupp Was Everywhere for the Rams, Until He Was Nowhere
By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Se04zf
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Massapequa Park, N.Y.: A Homey Village Amid Suburban Sprawl
By MARCELLE SUSSMAN FISCHLER from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/2CSMLup
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In 13 Years of Education Reporting, So Much Has Changed
By DANA GOLDSTEIN from NYT Reader Center https://nyti.ms/2BbAT6Z
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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July
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