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Friday, 31 December 2021
A muted New Year’s celebration is expected in Israel, but one Tel Aviv club says ‘come without fear.’
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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to HBO, Hulu, Apple TV+ and More in January
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Golden Girl actress Betty White dies aged 99
One of America's original screen stars, Betty White enjoyed a career spanning eight decades.
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Covid booster 88% effective against hospital treatment with Omicron
UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose.
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Thursday, 30 December 2021
Desmond Tutu: Mourners queue to pay respects as body lies in state
The Nobel Peace Prize winner's body will lie in state in a simple coffin for two days.
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Banned Books, Parisian Spaghetti Dinners and Other Letters to the Editor
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Covid: Woman isolates in toilet for five hours after positive mid-flight test
A US teacher says she spent five hours in the toilet after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Wednesday, 29 December 2021
At Home This New Year’s Eve (Unexpectedly)? Here’s What to Watch.
By BY ERIK PIEPENBURG from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3HcASiC
What Social Trends Told Us About the American Economy in 2021
By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3qBItQW
Russia orders health and drug checks for foreigners
Business groups criticise a new law requiring mandatory fingerprinting, drug tests and STD checks.
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Tuesday, 28 December 2021
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ will close on Broadway as Covid takes its toll.
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Sharon Gless Admires Eddie Redmayne and L.A.’s Union Station
By BY KATHRYN SHATTUCK from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3pxBGsb
Jordan MPs fighting in parliament session live-streamed on local television
The argument began as the chamber debated constitutional reforms, including gender equality.
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J.D. Crowe, Banjo Virtuoso and Bluegrass Innovator, Dies at 84
By BY BILL FRISKICS-WARREN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3pvQ6cu
Monday, 27 December 2021
For Pop Music, 2021 Was the Year of the Deep Dive
By BY JON PARELES from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3137lsh
Sweeping private-sector vaccine mandate goes into effect in N.Y.C.
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I’ve Spent 25 Years as a Joan Didion Thief
By BY JAY CASPIAN KANG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3z0W0Fu
Sunday, 26 December 2021
Hundreds more flights are canceled as Omicron scrambles air travel.
By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3enA4Ll
Trial Testimony Declaration of Dr. Tom Neuman
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Fauci warns against complacency amid data that Omicron causes milder illness
By BY ANDREW JACOBS from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3sBd1VS
Saturday, 25 December 2021
As Prices Rise, Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers
By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3enB7Ld
Is It Safe to Have a New Year’s Eve Party?
By BY RONDA KAYSEN from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/32nLw7n
As Russian Threat Looms, Ukraine’s Government Is No Laughing Matter
By BY ANDREW E. KRAMER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3yWWOvh
Friday, 24 December 2021
'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event
A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.
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South Africa ends quarantines and contact tracing, and authorizes booster shots.
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Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party.
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South Africa ends quarantines and contact tracing, and authorizes booster shots.
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Thursday, 23 December 2021
James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong
The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students".
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Wednesday, 22 December 2021
President Biden extends freeze of federal student loan repayments until May 1.
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Spain to require masks outdoors amid Covid surge
As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave.
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NSA Declassifies Internet Surveillance Files from 2011 Case
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3pl3ccA
Roman-era 'Good Shepherd' ring found off Israel in ancient shipwreck
Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus.
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021
Malaysia hit by the worst floods in decades
At least 14 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated their homes after torrential rain.
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The Year in Photos: The War in Ethiopia
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Madagascar: Minister 'swims for 12 hours' after helicopter crashes at sea
The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident.
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Here’s what we know about Biden’s coming speech on the U.S. Omicron response.
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Monday, 20 December 2021
The Broadway production of ‘Hamilton’ cancels all performances this week.
By BY MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT World https://ift.tt/3EegEmA
U.S. and Britain Help Ukraine Prepare for Potential Russian Cyberassault
By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3H11V0g
Two Pianists, Two Recitals, Two Deeply Personal Statements
By BY ANTHONY TOMMASINI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3peGzGy
Sunday, 19 December 2021
Governors in Maryland, Colorado and New Jersey reject lockdowns and other restrictions.
By BY MELINA DELKIC AND GIULIA HEYWARD from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3yIOpv2
Senator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill
Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it.
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Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns
The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated.
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Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks
The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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Saturday, 18 December 2021
The Deals of the Year, 2021 Edition
By BY ANDREW ROSS SORKIN, JASON KARAIAN, SARAH KESSLER, STEPHEN GANDEL, MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCED, LAUREN HIRSCH AND EPHRAT LIVNI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/32fEAbY
Henry Orenstein, 98, Dies; Force Behind Transformers and Poker on TV
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I Know What a Meaningful Election in Hong Kong Is. This Isn’t One.
By BY NATHAN LAW KWUN CHUNG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3sm1WaS
Friday, 17 December 2021
For Johnson, a Political Rebuke as Omicron Variant Engulfs Britain
By BY MARK LANDLER AND STEPHEN CASTLE from NYT World https://ift.tt/3p5ekdr
Son's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral
A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media.
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Review: Getting Into the Tap Family Spirit With Two Stars as Hosts
By BY BRIAN SEIBERT from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3mamFuo
Thursday, 16 December 2021
RAF Typhoon jet shoots down 'small hostile drone' in Syria
It is the first time the RAF has shot down enemy aircraft since the Falklands nearly 40 years ago.
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Today in On Tech: It’s your printer’s fault.
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Wednesday, 15 December 2021
After Months, a ‘New’ Dutch Coalition With the Same Leader and Parties
By BY THOMAS ERDBRINK from NYT World https://ift.tt/33rK9oh
Elfrida von Nardroff, 96, Dies; Won Big Money on a Fixed Quiz Show
By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3DSstyI
3 Residents of The Villages in Florida Are Accused of Voting Fraud
By BY JOHNNY DIAZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3q2I3mo
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
A Kentucky family lost their 5-month-old boy after a desperate bid to save him.
By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33kmyps
Big Hospital Chains Drop Vaccine Mandates for Health Workers
By BY REED ABELSON from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3GK3TBX
Even as Omicron cases rise in Britain, Boris Johnson faces a parliamentary mutiny over new restrictions.
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Toyota, lagging rivals, outlines plans to expand sales of electric vehicles.
By BY JACK EWING from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3dQUoV7
Cuomo Is Ordered to Forfeit Earnings From $5.1 Million Book Deal
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Phillip Adams: Ex-NFL player who shot six dead had CTE brain disease
US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma.
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Russia told to pay compensation to woman whose hands were cut off
Europe's top human rights court says authorities failed to protect her against domestic violence.
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Monday, 13 December 2021
With Didi Leaving Wall Street, Trading Edges Closer to Beijing’s Thumb
By BY LANANH NGUYEN AND MATT PHILLIPS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3IMruDR
Koffi Olomidé cleared of rape but convicted of holding dancers
A French court clears Koffi Olomidé of rape but convicts him of holding four dancers against their will.
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Inside the candle company’s effort to find its employees.
By BY RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31XcfHz
Sunday, 12 December 2021
Mikio Shinagawa, Who Ran a Fashionable SoHo Haunt, Dies at 66
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