Aj News and Media Information: September 2020

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Trump Calls on Extremists to ‘Stand By’

By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HMjxnd
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Brad Parscale steps away from the Trump campaign entirely after episode involving law enforcement.

By BY MATT STEVENS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2EQzU0Y
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N.B.A. Finals Live Updates: Game 1 Lakers vs. Heat

By BY SOPAN DEB AND MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3l2NWMe
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Anyone Else Want to See Trump ‘Shut Up’?

By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3l1zR1B
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Far-Right Group That Trades in Political Violence Gets a Boost

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, ALAN FEUER, MIKE BAKER AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/30nxtKP
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A major Boston hospital has a cluster of cases among its staff and patients.

By BY GIULIA MCDONNELL NIETO DEL RIO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HMcPh5
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Trump Renews Fears of Voter Intimidation as G.O.P. Poll Watchers Mobilize

By BY DANNY HAKIM, STEPHANIE SAUL, NICK CORASANITI AND MICHAEL WINES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Sc4nJI
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Hopeful Day in Queens: A Slice of Pizza, Served Indoors

By BY MATTHEW HAAG from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3ihxplS
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Pennsylvania’s top election official casts doubt on fraud claims in Luzerne County.

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SeAx7K
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G.O.P. Alarmed by Trump’s Comments on Extremist Group, Fearing a Drag on the Party

By BY ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33ffFU4
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Coronavirus

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Sda5Lt
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Rebuffed by Vatican, Pompeo Assails China and Aligns With Pope’s Critics

By BY JASON HOROWITZ AND LARA JAKES from NYT World https://ift.tt/3l1QP02
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U.S. Repatriates Last of Islamic State Suspects Believed Captured in Syria

By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cPgmqb
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M.L.B. Will Allow Fans at World Series and N.L. Championship Series

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cMwKI6
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Movie theaters say they can’t survive without aid from Congress.

By BY BROOKS BARNES from NYT Business https://ift.tt/36iZAyA
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Now at the Boarding Gate: Coronavirus Tests

By BY TARIRO MZEZEWA from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3jiab0d
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Denise Johnson: Posthumous solo album finally puts singer centre stage

Denise Johnson was almost ready to release her debut when she died unexpectedly in July.

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Coronavirus: How Italy has fought back from virus disaster

Italy was the first country in Europe to be overwhelmed by the virus but is so far keeping it in check.

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Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united?

Nigeria's greatest challenge on its 60th anniversary remains its diversity, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

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Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China

As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.

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Job loss fears as furlough lifeline starts to wind down

Firms face higher furlough costs from Thursday, as Labour warns millions of jobs hang in the balance.

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Newspaper headlines: PM warns rule breakers as dad shops without mask

Boris Johnson's statement about a "critical moment" in the pandemic dominates most front pages.

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'I worked a five hour shift and got paid nothing'

A 19-year-old woman begins a campaign to ban unpaid work trials after working a shift for no pay.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33dw773
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Live Debate Analysis: Trump vs Biden

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34dnCIH
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Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3ieKlZY
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In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury

By BY SHAILA DEWAN, WILL WRIGHT AND JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3kYO1AO
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Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2G2aIW0
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Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC.

By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34970Sm
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Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup.

By BY GLENN THRUSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2HEBF2d
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Coronavirus

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/30haLDW
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Crocs Won 2020

By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA AND JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH from NYT Style https://ift.tt/30kVD8F
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Judge Scrutinizes Justice Dept. Request to Drop Michael Flynn Case

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3mYRMYR
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Seattle Passes Minimum Pay Rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers

By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3kVevDd
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The Very Jewish R.B.G.

By BY JENNIFER WEINER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/30jqTFj
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Two-fifths of plants at risk of extinction, says report

We are failing to harness the many benefits plants can provide, say scientists.

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Universal Credit: Plea not to axe £20 a week ‘lifeline’

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit.

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Coronavirus: NHS well stocked for ventilators this winter

The NHS now has access to 30,000 machines that can help people breathe if they are very ill with Covid-19.

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Black History Month: Postboxes painted to honour black Britons

Sir Lenny Henry is among a variety of figures to feature on the postboxes in Black History Month.

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Newspaper headlines: PM 'hasn't a clue' and 1m missed breast cancer scans

Many of Wednesday's papers reflect on Boris Johnson's confusion over Covid rules in the North East.

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Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters

Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries.

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Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'

How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.

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Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

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Coronavirus: What is the R number and why does it matter?

Experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter?

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'The new Covid support for business is nuts'

Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures.

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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote

'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.

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Monday, September 28, 2020

Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka

Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.

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Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Fix Boeing 737 Max Safety Lapses

By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jgZv20
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Coronvirus

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/30gIWM4
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With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours

By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2HIuHJP
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The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3i8mk6N
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Trump denounces discussion of Supreme Court nominee’s beliefs as anti-Catholic, even as he attacks Biden’s faith.

By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/30ijl5t
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Meet a Secret Trump Voter

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GeRw78
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Trump Deflects Questions About Taxes, but First Debate Has a New Issue

By BY PETER BAKER AND MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3mZTZD9
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The Morning

By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3jcf9LT
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Trump’s Debt, His Future and Ours

By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jexrw9
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The Picture of a Broken Tax System

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3kTkoAM
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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY LARA TAKENAGA AND JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cG3DWS
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Sir David Attenborough gets quizzed by kids after plea to world leaders to save nature

His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?

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Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter

Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.

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Coronavirus: Early pub closing 'putting shop workers at risk'

Staff in stores selling alcohol after 10pm may be exposed to violence and infection, a union warns.

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The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week

Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebels' virus revolt' amid 'deadly chaos'

Many of Tuesday's papers lead on pressure on ministers to give MPs a say over Covid-19 restrictions.

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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app

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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage

The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.

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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka

Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.

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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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The cat who hitched a lift on a worldwide tour

Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world.

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Sunday, September 27, 2020

Covid: Dementia patient's wife describes 'torture' of lack of visits

A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home.

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Orkney island of Westray claims to have UK's longest golf hole

The monster 738-yard hole on the Orkney island of Westray is one of the longest in the world.

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Voicemail from prison: How a mum and daughter rebuilt their relationship

A voicemail app makes it easier to speak to family members in prison, as one young woman found when her mum was jailed.

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The woman who quit smoking and built a hypnotherapy firm

Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.

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Test and Trace: 'I spoke to one person in four months'

People who worked for England's NHS Test and Trace tell of technical problems, confusion and wasted resources.

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High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops

The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.

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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.

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Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?

A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.

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Covid: Seven ways the job market has changed for young people

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the working lives of the under-25s.

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Strictly Come Dancing: How do you film during a pandemic?

The BBC has revealed how it will protect celebrities, dancers and crew working on the show.

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Trump uses a news conference to defend his Supreme Court nominee and attack Biden’s fitness for office.

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2S6gyYO
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A significant national lead for Biden.

By Unknown Author from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/3i4kNOR
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The Morning

By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3jcpsQq
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Trump Wants to Discredit the Election. This Nerd Could Stop Him.

By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2SaI9rv
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Joe Montana and Wife Confront Intruder Who Tried to Kidnap Their Grandchild

By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3mSPxWZ
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Coronavirus

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/3jaXDrp
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Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times

The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.

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Coronavirus: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England

New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self isolate.

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Covid lockdown: Two thirds of Wales' population affected

Three more counties have rules imposed, with nearly two million people now affected.

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Boris Johnson promises to protect 30% of UK's land by 2030

Countries must act now to reverse biodiversity loss, Boris Johnson will tell a UN event later.

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Joe Montana: American football legend saves grandchild from kidnapping attempt

The former quarterback and his wife stopped a home intruder from kidnapping their grandchild.

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Movers 'more likely to buy than first-time buyers'

The coronavirus crisis is changing the dynamic in the UK housing market, researchers suggest.

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French Open: Andy Murray 'won't brush aside' heavy loss to Stan Wawrinka

Andy Murray says he will not "just brush aside" a comprehensive defeat by Stan Wawrinka in the French Open first round.

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