Top News public: September 2023

Running San Francisco Made Dianne Feinstein

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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope.

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine.

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Evelyn Fox Keller, Who Turned a Feminist Lens on Science, Dies at 87

By Clay Risen from NYT Science https://ift.tt/7rk0sao

Vivienne Westwood collection based on designer's own wardrobe

Clothes Vivienne Westwood wore and made over 30 years feature on her widower's catwalk in Paris.

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Crews tackle severe 11th floor flat fire in Coventry

People were led from the 16-storey block after 50 firefighters were sent in, the fire service says.

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A Prime Legacy for Feinstein: The Torture Report on Terrorism Suspects

By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NBWH624

British baked beans become reality after successful Lincolnshire harvest

Scientists have successfully adapted the haricot variety so it can be grown in British soil.

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How to Use Up That Tomato Paste

By Tanya Sichynsky from NYT Food https://ift.tt/xOspcQe

Fortnite maker Epic Games cutting 16% of workforce

The company says it is shedding the staff because it's spending "way more" than it earns

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Women found in lorry in France face deportation

Six women were rescued from a lorry on Wednesday after a BBC journalist helped alert French police.

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N.Y. Migrant Crisis Is ‘Calm’ Compared With Ours, Texas Governor Says

By Claire Fahy from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Advlu6Q

16 Dishes to Make for Someone Going Through a Hard Time

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians rush to help ‘brothers and sisters’

Every hour, the number of people fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh climbs even further.

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Satellites Show Mysterious Rings of Vegetation in More Parts of the World

By Rachel Nuwer from NYT Science https://ift.tt/vVroPAZ

Anti-gay discrimination not qualification for asylum, says Suella Braverman

The home secretary says fearing discrimination for being gay or a woman is not enough to qualify for refugee protection.

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What Polling After the First Debate Tells Us About Round 2

By Nate Cohn from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/kSMKO8G

Eyerolls and groans from UAW strikers at Biden and Trump visits

Workers on the picket line say the visits may politicise the strike, and urge the rivals to stay away.

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Can You Connect These Memorable Characters With Their Novels?

By J. D. Biersdorfer from NYT Books https://ift.tt/ofb87he

Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses

As many have now died from complications as died in the attacks, the Fire Department of New York says.

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Opera Philadelphia Cuts Its Budget, but Not Its Ambition

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Irish university to offer degree in influencing

The bachelors course at Southeast Technical University in Carlow is due to start in September 2024.

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Black High School Student Suspended Over His Hair Length Sues Texas Leaders

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Lf6Mqm2

Canadian Labor Union Votes to Ratify Contract With Ford

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Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal.

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As Trump Prosecutions Move Forward, Threats and Concerns Increase

By Michael S. Schmidt, Adam Goldman, Alan Feuer, Maggie Haberman and Glenn Thrush from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/m9pMCH2

Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle United: Visitors thrash Blades to match their record Premier League win

Newcastle match their record Premier League win with a scintillating display as they embarrass winless Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

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Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds

It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began.

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Rugby World Cup: Wales, Australia fans ready for Lyon's den

Supporters of Wales and Australia prepare for Rugby World Cup showdown in the French city of Lyon.

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For Migrants in New York Shelters, 60-Day Limit Creates More Confusion

By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://ift.tt/lVykbEU

South Africa 8-13 Ireland: Irish deliver statement World Cup win over holders in Paris

Ireland wrestle control of Pool B with a statement win over holders South Africa in a low scoring but riveting World Cup slugfest in Paris.

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Burnley 0-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes scores winner in vital victory for Red Devils

Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gives Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edge past Burnley in the Premier League.

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U.S. Provided Canada With Intelligence on Killing of Sikh Leader

By Julian E. Barnes and Ian Austen from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RM0QNHe

Wonking Out: Making Manufacturing Good Again

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/lC7bugp

Rishi Sunak considers radical shake-up of A-levels

Rishi Sunak weighs up a new "British baccalaureate" qualification but no decisions have been taken.

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Tropical Storm Warnings Issued for East Coast as Ophelia Could Form Soon

By Judson Jones from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TjZMKQq

Are High Rates Going to Last? Fed Officials Increasingly Think So.

By Ben Casselman and Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/JqI9NpZ

Do Some Men Love Ancient Rome for the Wrong Reasons?

By David Potter from NYT Books https://ift.tt/awJr1nO

Angus Cloud Died of Accidental Drug Overdose, Coroner Finds

By Christopher Kuo from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/aL75CoO

Tiny Memoir Contest for Students: Write a 100-Word Personal Narrative

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King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs

The BBC's Hugh Schofield finds the French public not as interested in the royal visit as parliamentarians.

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Sufjan Stevens Says He Lost Ability to Walk From Guillain-Barré Syndrome

By Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/zLD5GB9

Burberry Street or Bond Street? Fashion Week Stunt Sows Confusion

By Jenny Gross from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/vZtH8O6

Troubles legacy bill enters law after receiving Royal Assent

The legislation offers a conditional amnesty to those accused of Troubles-era killings.

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Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given €71,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank frames.

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Climate Protesters March in New York City

By Noah Throop, Christina Kelso and Shane O’Neill from NYT New York https://ift.tt/UJdfWa4

Roger Whittaker: Durham Town folk singer dies at 87

The folk singer, famous for his whistling, singing and guitar playing, dies in France.

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Ronnie MacKinnon: Former Rangers and Scotland centre-half dies at 83

Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ronnie MacKinnon passes away at the age of 83.

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‘A Terrible Mistake’: Trump Criticizes DeSantis on Abortion Ban

By Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KM1hbFZ

U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet in Malta to Discuss Ukraine and Other Flashpoints

By Edward Wong from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/gEZRSt9

Fiji shock Australia in World Cup

Fiji beat Australia for just the third time in their history and blow Pool C wide open with a thrilling win at the Rugby World Cup.

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Paxton still faces an ongoing criminal case for securities fraud.

By Edgar Sandoval from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tr5oZC6

The Libyan city that's become a barren wasteland with a smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Letter Found in Vatican Archives Confirms Church Was Told About Death Camps

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Paxton’s trial became a litmus test for loyalty to the Republican Party.

By J. David Goodman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nfu4QtT

Police Questioning Person in Suspected Opioid Death at Bronx Day Care

By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://ift.tt/0stmNIW

Rugby World Cup: Wales fans treat Nice to hymn in flash mob

A flash mob of fans sing Calon Lan on the street in Nice ahead of Wales clash with Portugal.

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Britain and Tata Agree to $1.6 Billion Package for Steel Mill

By Stanley Reed from NYT Business https://ift.tt/AmM4VWC

Are Men Obsessed With the Roman Empire? Yes, Say Men.

By Callie Holtermann and Frank Rojas from NYT Style https://ift.tt/mFOQo5i

Gabby Logan gets damages over false tax avoidance claims

Sports presenter Gabby Logan and husband Kenny receive a "six-figure" sum over a Mail Online story.

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Post-Pandemic Dressing Finally Takes Shape

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/GWonRqB

Bill Maher Says Show Will Return Despite Writers’ Strike

By John Koblin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/ZjVldIX

Éva Fahidi, Outspoken Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 97

By Neil Genzlinger from NYT World https://ift.tt/zHEMTld

A Ukrainian town girds for, and welcomes, Hasidic Jews defying the war to honor a revered rabbi.

By Jeffrey Gettleman from NYT World https://ift.tt/UzfFdnW

Six Takeaways From Romney’s Tea-Spilling Biography

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vrMuOqd

Hunter Biden indicted on three federal gun charges

President Biden's son Hunter is criminally charged with three counts of lying when buying a firearm.

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Queen Camilla raises a glass for Archers' 20,000th episode

Queen Camilla thanks the BBC Radio 4 drama for "bringing joy, laughter and tears to your audience".

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More suspected Russian drone debris is found in Romania.

By Gaya Gupta from NYT World https://ift.tt/mbz0iHE

Piano-Playing Hot-Air Balloon Aerialists? Rochester Fringe Festival Is Back.

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Annie Macmanus says music industry has 'tidal wave' of sexual abuse cases

The DJ tells MPs a "tidal wave" of revelations about misconduct in the music industry could emerge.

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Ukraine launches missile attack on Crimea

Ten missiles and three unmanned boats were used to attack the home of Russia's Black Sea fleet, Moscow says.

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Labour set to vote against scrapping home building pollution rules

The party is preparing to vote against the government plan aimed at boosting housebuilding.

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Pulitzer Prizes Expand Eligibility to Noncitizens

By Alexandra Alter from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/hW7A6N0

Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friends

From shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common.

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Fashion Tribes of New York

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Hundreds of schools in England checked for Raac, say education chiefs

Officials say a small percentage missed Friday's deadline to return questionnaires on the concrete.

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Alibaba’s Boss Steps Aside

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US Open 2023 men's final: Novak Djokovic faces Daniil Medvedev seeking revenge and history

Novak Djokovic will seek revenge for his 2021 US Open final loss to Daniil Medvedev as he chases a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

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England v New Zealand: Will Young run out by David Willey

Watch the moment New Zealand's Will Young is run out after superb fielding from England's David Willey in the second ODI in Southampton.

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Here’s how to help victims of the earthquake.

By Gaya Gupta from NYT World https://ift.tt/YBQ4hPT

Jagtar Singh Johal: Sunak raises the detention of Scot with Indian PM

Scottish campaigner for Sikh rights Jagtar Singh Johal has been held by the Indian authorities since 2017.

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Measurements of the earthquake’s precise strength could shift in the coming days.

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Ukraine 1-1 England: Kyle Walker's first international goal earns a point in Euro 2024 qualifier

England's winning run in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign comes to a halt as they are held to a draw by Ukraine in Wroclaw.

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