Sunday, April 30, 2023

A Cuba Without May Day? Here’s What Happened.


By BY EMILIANO RODRÍGUEZ MEGA AND ED AUGUSTIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/lkr8vJN

NYC partly shutters 4 parking garages after deadly collapse



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Jerry Mander, Adman for Radical Causes, Dies at 86


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After Student’s Suicide, an Elite School Says It Fell ‘Tragically Short’


By BY BENJAMIN WEISER AND TRACEY TULLY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/L654UFJ

Khartoum branch of Sudan Central Bank in flames

Video shows a fire raging at a bank in the heart of the capital, Khartoum.

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

China's Mars rover finds signs of recent water in sand dunes



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Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis.

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Report: FAA overruled engineers, let Boeing Max keep flying



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Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after falling ill on Tuesday.

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Friday, April 28, 2023

Sudan fighting: No talks until bombing stops. Hemedti tells BBC

The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence.

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What Is Bluesky and Why Are People Clamoring to Join It?


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Jack Teixeira: How are US security clearances handled?

Leaking suspect Jack Teixeira got top-secret clearance despite a problematic school suspension.

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Snap’s Sales Fall for First Time as a Public Company


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Father challenges BP at meeting after son's death

Ali Hussein Julood's father told the BBC his son's life was sacrificed for record profits.

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Macron Honors Haitian Revolutionary, but Leaves Much Unsaid


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Sudan crisis: Heavy fighting as ceasefire set to end

The three-day truce ends shortly despite continuing diplomatic efforts to extend it.

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Do You Work in a Climate-Focused Job? Tell Us About It.


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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Nazi camp guard Josef Schütz dies at 102

Josef Schütz was convicted last June for his role in the killing of thousands at a concentration camp.

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A ‘Steak’ Dinner With Vegetarians in Mind


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Trinity College to rename Berkeley Library over slavery links

Philosopher George Berkeley's purchase of slaves is against its values, the Dublin university says.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Older Americans weigh in on President Joe Biden's age

The US president is running for re-election in 2024, do people think his age is a problem?

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Driver in fatal Uber autonomous crash set for June trial



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British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets the misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2017.

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Lukas Gage & Chris Appleton Reportedly Just Got Married



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Ukraine war: Kyiv secures bridgehead across key Dnipro River - reports

But military experts warn that advancing from positions across the Dnipro could be very difficult.

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Honduras gang violence at 'war-like levels' - NGO

The Norwegian Refugee Council says gang violence is forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

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Sudan crisis: UK citizens 'abandoned' as evacuations fail to materialise

UK citizens in Sudan say they have been left behind, as other nations ramp up evacuations.

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

A Ship’s Maiden Voyage


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Saturday, April 22, 2023

Will Biden Face a Democratic Challenger?


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Friday, April 21, 2023

Alejandro Toledo: Peru ex-president to be extradited from US

Alejandro Toledo's lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the week.

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Russian army launches campaign encouraging men to join

The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine.

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Parking garage collapses in NYC, killing 1; 5 injured



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Villa Aurora: US 'princess' evicted from Rome villa with Caravaggio mural

Princess Rita Jenrette has been involved in an inheritance dispute with the sons of her ex-husband.

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Russian lawyer for jailed opposition activist Kara-Murza flees

Vadim Prokhorov says he left before the end of his client's trial after a warning from a prosecutor.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

It’s Group Dinner Season


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'Race to the Bottom' West Coast Legal Pot Is Struggling



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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Happy 100th Birthday, 16-Millimeter Film


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Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase.

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Ralph Yarl: Man accused of shooting black teen is in custody

Andrew Lester, 84, has been charged with shooting a teenager who rang the wrong doorbell.

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Alabama shooting: 3 teenagers and a 23-year-old among victims

A rising athlete, an aspiring musician, a school sports manager are among those killed in the shooting.

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FBI makes arrests over alleged secret Chinese 'police stations' in New York

China has previously denied running secret police stations overseas, calling them "service centres".

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Sunday, April 16, 2023

Fans Gather as ‘Phantom’ Ends a Record Broadway Run


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Pharaonic Funkatizing at the Met Roof Garden


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Sudan: Fighter jets, gunfire and explosions shock Khartoum

People take cover in Sudan's capital as the army clash with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Clashes in Sudan come during the holiest days of Ramadan


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Baldelli ejected, German stays in game after ump check



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Friday, April 14, 2023

Why alleged Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira had top secret access aged 21

Increased intelligence sharing after the 9/11 attacks may have made leaks more likely.

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Tu correo electrónico no es mi urgencia


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Kenya chess: Male player dons disguise to compete as woman

The bold gambit of dressing in a burka was exposed when the Kenyan's winning streak raised eyebrows.

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Joe Biden in Ireland: President says 'I'm at home'

The US president praises the strength of the Irish-US relationship and speaks of pride in Irish roots.

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Biden Plans an Electric Vehicle Revolution. Now, the Hard Part.


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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Kenya-UK defence deal: MPs amend rule over prosecuting UK troops

British troops can now be tried for murder committed against Kenyans in Kenya.

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On the Road, in the Rain, With Caroline Rose


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Pentagon leaks: US thinks UN head Guterres too accommodating to Moscow, files suggest

The leaked files suggest Washington has been closely monitoring Antonio Guterres.

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Tennessee Republicans Exposed Their Authoritarian Streak


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Western special forces inside Ukraine, leak shows

The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file.

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Will Trump attend his rape trial? Judge wants to know



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President Joe Biden says he plans to run for second term in 2024

The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet.

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R.I.P. W.F.H.? Not So Fast.


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Sunday, April 9, 2023

Hobie Landrith, the First New York Met, Dies at 93


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Video shows avalanche in French Alps

French authorities say four people were killed and several others were injured.

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Saturday, April 8, 2023