Monday, December 31, 2018

The Special Misogyny Reserved for Mothers


By HILLARY FRANK from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Qcr3Gv

Border Wall, N.F.L., New Year’s Eve: Your Monday Briefing


By CHRIS STANFORD from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2BQthGn

Duterte: Outrage as Philippines president says he sexually abused maid

Rights groups call the Philippine president's comments "repulsive" and "unworthy of his position".

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Australian cane toads hitch a lift on python's back after storm

Paul Mock filmed the cane toads riding the python, known as Monty, after a bad storm in Kununurra.

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Amal Fathy: Egypt court imposes jail term over harassment video

Amal Fathy faces two years in jail for criticising the state for failing to tackle sexual harassment.

Hopman Cup: Serena Williams & Roger Federer to play for first time

Roger Federer and Serena Williams will meet on court for the first time at the Hopman Cup on Tuesday.

Australian cane toads hitch a lift on python's back after storm

Paul Mock filmed the cane toads riding the python, known as Monty, after a bad storm in Kununurra.

Severn Bridge shut as drone flown from the top

Police arrested a man, aged in his 20s, who had climbed to the top of the bridge to fly a drone.

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Mother of the Hubble: Tributes paid to Nasa scientist

Dr Nancy Grace Roman, the first woman to hold a senior leadership position at Nasa, has died at 93.

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Russian security agency arrests 'US spy' in Moscow

The FSB security agency says a US man named Paul Whelan has been charged with spying.

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2018: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics


By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GLlDTy

Hearing Loss Threatens Mind, Life and Limb


By JANE E. BRODY from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2AofpTL

Joyful Headlines About Race and Equality


By ADEEL HASSAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2QcRyvw

Congratulations on the Promotion. But Did Science Get a Demotion?


By AARON E. CARROLL from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2RoLapw

Shopping for Tumblers


By TIM McKEOUGH from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/2s0yg2z

The Origins of the Times Square Ball Drop


By RAILLAN BROOKS and ALEXANDRIA SYMONDS from NYT Reader Center https://nyti.ms/2CGuZvr

A Little Bit of Excess in a Sensible Package


By GENEVIEVE KO from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/2EVkExw

‘Help, My Boss Has Breasts!’


By CHOIRE SICHA from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2QZlss9

Russian security agency arrests 'US spy' in Moscow

The FSB security agency says a US man named Paul Whelan has been charged with spying.

Philippines deadly storm and landslides kill more than 60

An official says people did not take precautions as the storm was not classed as a typhoon.

Deadly blast ruins Russia housing block in Magnitogorsk

At least three people died in a suspected gas explosion in the city of Magnitogorsk.

Mother of the Hubble: Tributes paid to Nasa scientist

Dr Nancy Grace Roman, the first woman to hold a senior leadership position at NASA, has died at 93.

Duterte: Outrage as Philippines president says he touched a maid

Rights groups call Rodrigo Duterte's comments "repulsive" and "unworthy of his position".

Brexit: US ambassador to UK Johnson warns on trade deal

Donald Trump's pledge on trade cannot happen if the PM's Brexit deal goes through, says Johnson.

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Philippines deadly storm and landslides kill more than 60

An official says people did not take precautions as the storm was not classed as a typhoon.

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Bangladesh’s Leader Wins a Third Term but Opposition Contests Results


By JULFIKAR ALI MANIK and MARIA ABI-HABIB from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CI02qY

3 Dead and Scores Missing in Russia Building Collapse


By NEIL MacFARQUHAR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2VkIfxm

'Don't call me brave or heroic for being disabled'

A woman says she is fed up at disabled people like her being described as "superheroes".

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Channel migrants: No easy answers to issue, says Javid

The reasons are often "outside of our control", writes the home secretary in newspaper article.

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Hammersmith stabbing leads to 39 attempted murder arrests

They are being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered life-threatening wounds.

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Councils 'failing' to prosecute blue badge abusers

Figures show 62% of councils did not take action against people misusing blue badge permits.

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Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check

It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check.

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Stevenage shed radio DJ ready for BBC local radio slot

After years of "broadcasting" to just his wife, an amateur radio presenter's wish is coming true.

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Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.

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Fishing: New EU rules could have 'grave' impact on UK industry

Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water.

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Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham

A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria.

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South Western Railway strike to hit New Year's Eve trains

Passengers across the South are warned to expect disruption as staff stage a 24-hour walkout.

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Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote

Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.

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Michael Simpson murder: Grandparents vow to keep siblings together

The parents of a man killed by his Chinese wife abroad are to bring one grandchild to the UK.

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No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns

Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before.

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The Papers: Javid under pressure and AJ shows his bruises

There's more front-page criticism of the home secretary over migrants in the Channel, while the Sun interviews battered Strictly star AJ Pritchard.

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Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.

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2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.

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Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.

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Africa's key images of 2018: Reunions, tears and big lips

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.

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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.

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London violence: How a bloody night became a deadly year

London has endured a year which has seen its homicide total reach its highest level since 2008.

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In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.

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Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?

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Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.

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Year-End Storm in the Philippines Kills More Than 60


By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2R55gWI

In Orange County, a Republican Fortress Turns Democratic


By ADAM NAGOURNEY and ROBERT GEBELOFF from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2F0FQSR

Consejos para vivir mejor en 2019


By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2QXpu4p

Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown


By MAGGIE HABERMAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qdoeov

Ravens and Eagles Claw Their Way to the N.F.L. Playoffs


By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Als4qM

Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QVaF2l

No Corrections: December 31, 2018


By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2BOloBb

Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing


By REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2LIPH0A

‘Outlander’ Season 4, Episode 9: Fraser Hospitality


By GENEVIEVE VALENTINE from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2EWOnH6

Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham

A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria.

Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote

Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.

Angela Merkel: Germany to take on greater global responsibility

Germany will assume greater international responsibility, Angela Merkel says in her New Year address.

Mexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on

Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan.

'Dangerous orange pill' prompts Australia festival warning

Festival-goers are told that a "dangerous" drug is circulating in Australia, following a man's death.

Californian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals

The state bans retailers from selling animals sourced from breeders, to cut down on "puppy mills".

UAE helicopter crash kills four crew on rescue mission near zipline

Four die in a helicopter crash near the world's longest zipline, in the UAE's northern-most emirate.

France to help combat Channel smuggling

Six Iranian migrants are found on the Kent coast as the home secretary cuts short a holiday to deal with the issue.

DoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest

Police escorted Jermaine Massey out of the DoubleTree Portland after he called his mum in the lobby.

What it’s like to be Black and Argentine

Afro-Argentines often feel like they’ve been written out of history and are mistaken for foreigners in their own country.

Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.

Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.

Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.

Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.

In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.

2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.

Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2018

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2018.

Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?

Africa's year in pictures 2018

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Kavanaugh, Kanye, Beyoncé, ‘Black Panther’: Washington on Pop Culture in 2018


By MATT FLEGENHEIMER, ASTEAD W. HERNDON and KATIE ROGERS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2VfEQjr

What to Cook This Week


By SAM SIFTON from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/2Amfc3w

The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa.

Nasa's New Horizons: Excitement ahead of Ultima Thule flyby

History will be made on Tuesday when the New Horizons probe sweeps past a far-off icy world.

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The singer, the scientist, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018

The scientist, the singer, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018

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Bangladesh election: Opposition demand new vote

An opposition leader condemned what he called a "farcical result", amid claims of vote rigging.

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The Lives They Loved


By WRITTEN by READERS OF THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2LExhOI

American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans

A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game.

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Bangladesh election: Opposition demand new vote

An opposition leader condemned what he called a "farcical result", amid claims of vote rigging.

American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans

A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game.

China says it is 'ready to work with US'

China's latest statement suggests trade negotiations between the two countries are progressing.

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Her Addictions Made Her a Great Fit for the Job


By JOHN OTIS from NYT Neediest Cases https://nyti.ms/2AofBTc

Mayweather v Nasukawa: Kickboxer confident as boxer vows to 'entertain' in exhibition

Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa vows to "take down" Floyd Mayweather in their three-round boxing exhibition match on Monday.

Georges Loinger: French hero who saved Jews in WW2 dies

Georges Loinger's inventiveness saved hundreds of children during World War Two.

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Jennifer Saunders praises Whitfield's 'extraordinary grace'

June Whitfield - known for her roles in Terry and June and Absolutely Fabulous - has died aged 93.

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Michael Simpson murder: Grandparents agree custody deal in China

The parents of a man killed by his Chinese wife abroad agree to bring just one grandchild to the UK.

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Trump, E.P.A., New Year’s Eve: Your Weekend Briefing


By JOUMANA KHATIB and ASHLEY CALLOWAY-BLATCH from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2AlUGjk

Kim Jong-un letter to Seoul asks for more summits in 2019

In a rare letter, North Korea's leader vows to "frequently" meet the South's president in 2019.

Georges Loinger: French hero who saved Jews in WW2 dies

Georges Loinger's inventiveness saved hundreds of children during World War Two.

Kim Jong-un letter to Seoul asks for more summits in 2019

In a rare letter, North Korea's leader vows to "frequently" meet the South's president in 2019.

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