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WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy, reports say

The troubled office-sharing firm declined to comment when contacted by the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nnx1bu9

Sites of Some Docs

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By Sam Corbin from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/FDfNnWh

Yang Hengjun: Sons of Australian jailed in China plead for his release

Yang Hengjun's family fears the pro-democracy activist is at risk of dying amid deteriorating health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WhKip5d

Fire from Israel’s vicinity ‘targeted’ and killed a Reuters reporter in Lebanon, a media watchdog finds.

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By Euan Ward and Gaya Gupta from NYT World https://ift.tt/sMtmac1

Cornell Jewish Center Under Guard After Online Threats to Jewish Students

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By Christopher Maag from NYT World https://ift.tt/aT8xzpc

Review: In ‘Stereophonic,’ the Rock Revolution Will Be Recorded

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By Jesse Green from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/9ohOfw5

Magic Johnson declared a billionaire by Forbes

The former basketball star becomes only the fourth athlete to be declared a billionaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v18xFCj

Israel’s Hidden Victims, Arab Bedouins, Were Attacked by Hamas Too

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By Adam Goldman and Gal Koplewitz from NYT World https://ift.tt/V6v08Fx

Quotation of the Day: After Mexico Hurricane, a Frantic Hunt for Food, Water and Loved Ones

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/TJ6sQ09

Matthew Perry: Friends TV comedy star dies at 54 - US reports

The American actor was best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit '90s TV sitcom Friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C4kF75B

Protesters fill the streets in New York to support Palestinians in Gaza.

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By Erin Nolan, Eliza Fawcett and Nate Schweber from NYT New York https://ift.tt/CGuae50

Hawaii Settles Sex Discrimination Case With High School Female Athletes

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By David W. Chen from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ncUfaus

History of slavery haunts the royals

As the King heads for Kenya, royal links to colonialism and slavery will be under scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kD7ZPaR

Ain’t Gonna

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/3f7sm8h

Maine shootings: Idyllic Lewiston a ghost town as manhunt drags on

Streets were empty, stores and schools were closed as the search continued for the Maine shooting suspect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uXGCDlx

Here’s what we know about the shootings.

By Orlando Mayorquin and Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hl5LubP

At least 16 feared dead in mass shootings in US city of Lewiston, Maine

Residents of Lewiston are being asked to shelter in place amid reports of a gunman at large. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DsH3pj2

A Close Look at Some Key Evidence in the Gaza Hospital Blast

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By Aric Toler, Haley Willis, Riley Mellen, Alexander Cardia, Natalie Reneau, Julian E. Barnes and Christoph Koettl from NYT World https://ift.tt/v5CE1W6

Richard Roundtree, Star of ‘Shaft,’ Dies at 81

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By Anita Gates from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/vJDaSVg

Bangladesh: Goods train collides with passenger train killing 17

The accident in Bangladesh has also injured at least 50 other people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MmKBT3t

Light Spray

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By Sam Corbin from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/7KBk3pl

‘Here We Are’ Review: The Last Sondheim, Cool and Impossibly Chic

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By Jesse Green from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/OzElJd4

No Corrections: Oct. 23, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/9Hpea2j

Argentina presidential election: Javier Milei and Sergio Massa head for run-off vote

Partial results from Sunday's election suggest the country will have to vote again next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H7ZMYUo

Mario v Sonic: Rivals launch similar games in same week

It is the first time for more than 30 years that the two rivals have released games in the same week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0vxqYnR

A New York City cultural venue pulled an event with an acclaimed writer who criticized Israel.

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By Jennifer Schuessler from NYT World https://ift.tt/DEdHTSw

Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate

A new breed of smartphone tools are raising fresh questions about what it means to photograph reality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P1UaglB

Israel Gaza: Community frozen as Hamas atrocities continue to emerge

Israeli communities are struggling as bodies continue to be found after Hamas attacked on 7 October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1V9zbAT

Threats fly as Jim Jordan's bid to be US House Speaker turns ugly

One lawmaker received "a barrage of threatening calls". Another says his wife received anonymous texts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y4Bd80Z

Hundreds Reported Killed in Blast at a Gaza Hospital

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By Patrick Kingsley, Aaron Boxerman and Hiba Yazbek from NYT World https://ift.tt/lazPS76

Watch: Pentagon releases footage of ‘coercive’ Chinese jets

The declassified videos show PLA fighter jets coming close to US aircraft in international airspace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EXdNWJn

Wadea al-Fayoume: Last words of knifed US Muslim boy were 'Mom, I'm fine'

Wadea al-Fayoume was laid to rest in a Chicago suburb as the family's landlord was charged with murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kwUi0u3

Same-sex marriage: India awaits historic Supreme Court verdict

The Supreme Court is to rule on whether to legalise same-sex marriage, a move the government opposes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6wgMpQ7

Israel Gaza war: Explosion at Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt

CCTV footage appears to show the moment an airstrike hits the Rafah crossing area between Gaza and Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QXH23ar

Long queues for bread as displaced Gazans flee to southern city of Khan Younis

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf reports from Khan Younis, where hundreds of thousands of refugees have arrived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UHWuE41

Rite Aid, Facing Slumping Sales and Opioid Suits, Files for Bankruptcy

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By Jordyn Holman and Lauren Hirsch from NYT Business https://ift.tt/lsPBmgp

Without supplies allowed in, a U.N. agency in Gaza says it can no longer provide aid.

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By Anushka Patil from NYT World https://ift.tt/Z2WO8SQ

Inside a High-Security Virus Lab

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By Benjamin Mueller from NYT Science https://ift.tt/mq0RfFg

Daniel Noboa elected Ecuador's youngest president

Mr Noboa will be sworn in on 25 November after beating Luisa González in the second round of voting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yxtgk20

Hamas Bears the Blame for Every Death in This War

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By Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/WvB6SA0

Jeff Landry, a Hard-Line Republican, Is Elected Governor of Louisiana

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By Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jdMwitU

Madonna Celebrates Four Decades of Hits With Career-Spanning Spectacle

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By Derrick Bryson Taylor and Ben Sisario from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/WFQsNnz

Now Is the Moment for Biden’s Age to Be an Asset

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By Lydia Polgreen from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/FIy0NXi

What Barflies Hit

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By Caitlin Lovinger from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/nSptGaZ

Former IRS worker pleads guilty to leaking Trump's tax returns

A lawyer for Mr Trump asked the judge to impose the strictest penalty for the criminal "atrocity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9HsJVxc

Quotation of the Day: In Jamaica, a Debate Over Making Patois the Official Language

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/aw2YQGn

Where Early Tablets Were First Unveiled

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/HoORJsM

Trump Criticizes Netanyahu and Israeli Intelligence in Florida Speech

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By Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3rWGQ0E

Incertidumbre, miedo y desesperación: así se vive la embestida israelí en Gaza

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By Raja Abdulrahim and Ameera Harouda from NYT En español https://ift.tt/A24StBJ

Doing Some Heavy Lifting

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/HXAh7Ky

‘Whichever Is Cheaper’: Inside China’s New Thrift Economy

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By Claire Fu and Daisuke Wakabayashi from NYT Business https://ift.tt/DFaxkRL

EU warns Elon Musk 'disinformation' is spreading on X after Hamas attack

The EU has written to Elon Musk warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WAgSzne

Afghanistan hit by second earthquake in days

More than 1,000 people have already died following Saturday's 6.3 magnitude quake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gu0dpNf

The Mystery Company With One Foot in the Premier League

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By Tariq Panja from NYT World https://ift.tt/vKnDYAT

Man who crashed car into China embassy shot dead in US

A police statement said the unidentified man was shot and killed after officers arrived at the scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jfhry3W

Ahora las licencias de conducir de Puerto Rico también dirán ‘USA’

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By Eduardo Medina from NYT En español https://ift.tt/QHNtDnV

Trade Show

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By Sam Corbin from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/Jki06YS

Foreigners are among those kidnapped, killed and missing in Israel.

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By The New York Times from NYT World https://ift.tt/uF9DeZU

No Corrections: Oct. 9, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/t2pLhz5

Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TyLai26

Oil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices jumped by 4% in Asian trading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KrAOemL

A couple traveled to Israel for their anniversary. Their plans were quickly upended.

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By Nadav Gavrielov from NYT World https://ift.tt/kuT2ZrO

Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PqQUlVj

Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations

The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u3C0XEb

Antigua and Barbuda's youth orchestra plays to inspire

Accessibility for all is at the core of the ethos for Antigua and Barbuda's youth orchestra. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J20mXMx

Biden cannot escape Trump's shadow in border crisis

To the anger of his supporters, the US president is ramping up deportation and expanding the wall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VOiCJNX

Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?

Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V4RJWd3

Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VyvR4G8

Netanyahu’s foes say they’d consider joining him in a wartime governing coalition.

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By Aaron Boxerman from NYT World https://ift.tt/F3OWK8l

Quotation of the Day: This Bachelor Has Seniors Hooked

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/28ClMes

Dozens of rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

Air raid sirens rang out across the south of Israel early on Saturday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6o2XB0l

Suspect in Killings at Colorado Supermarket Is Mentally Competent, Judge Says

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By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xYBGInL

As Wisconsin Supreme Court Takes Up Maps Case, Impeachment Threat Looms

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By Reid J. Epstein and Julie Bosman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/05q8YWm

Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe

Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of "harassment" in the two sides' latest battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CAcgW84

Trump Escalates Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric With ‘Poisoning the Blood’ Comment

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By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fE1ygSQ

Biden faces bipartisan attacks over new border wall

US officials say they are legally obligated to move ahead with a new section of the southern border wall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qzNBl1k

Not Their Parents’ South Asian Weddings

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By Priya Krishna from NYT Style https://ift.tt/9Jurng7

China’s E.V. Threat: A Carmaker That Loses $35,000 a Car

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By Keith Bradsher from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Ha8nfDx

Bidens’ Dog Is No Longer at White House After Latest Biting Incident

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By Michael D. Shear from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NaFQS8c

Corrections: Oct. 5, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2qEyz85

India-Canada tensions: Punjabi hip-hop stars hit by row over Sikh separatism

Punjabi musicians fear they will be caught in the middle of rising tensions between India and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ZheSIq

Gunfire Leaves Pregnant Bystander on a Bus Critically Injured, and Her Baby Dead

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By Orlando Mayorquin and Johnny Diaz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EPkBVdQ

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By Unknown Author from NYT Business https://ift.tt/GHEcmOB

How Kevin McCarthy lost political cage fight with arch-enemy Matt Gaetz

At times it seemed like the Florida rebel versus the rest of the Republican party as he brought down the Speaker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7ATaqpk

Voice to Parliament: Early voting begins in historic Australian referendum

Polls had long shown support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament but now suggest the No vote is ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j9RhTI2

Corrections: Oct. 3, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/d0ju7Ja

Why a rare gun charge against Hunter Biden could misfire

One man convicted of the same count was sentenced to nearly four years. But such cases have proven legally shaky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HX26ULE

'Huge' fire breaks out at police facility in Egypt

Videos are being shared across social media of the blaze which local media says has injured more than 20 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BKoQ7h4

Quotation of the Day: Outside the Beltway, Dysfunction Induces a Big Public Yawn

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/Pt83hOu