Monday 31 August 2020

Biden Condemned Violence. Why Won’t Trump?


By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2QNebcp

Trump Defends Kyle Rittenhouse


By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3lE5lfl

A Long History of Language That Incites and Demonizes


By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31KRbBp

Despite state being coronavirus hot spot, Iowa State planning to have around 25,000 fans at home opener

Iowa is one of the nation's hot spots for COVID-19. Despite that, Iowa State is still planning to host around 25,000 football fans for home opener.

      


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Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock got 'married' over the weekend: 'Sorry girls, he's taken now'

Kid Rock and country icon Loretta Lynn have become close friends in recent years. The two got "married" in a surprise ceremony.

      


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M&S food goes fully online with Ocado launch

The grocer is making its entire range available for delivery but experts are divided on the move.

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Child Trust Funds: Teenagers get first chance to access cash

Savings pots could now be worth more than £1,000 but many teenagers are unaware they exist.

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How this African restaurant adapted to the pandemic

Molly Malone's Restaurant in Johannesburg has converted its carpark into an outdoor 'roadhouse'.

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‘We Germans,’ Alexander Starritt by the Author: An Excerpt


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Unwitting Progressives for Trump


By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2QJ2YJY

Facebook Could Block Sharing of News Stories in Australia


By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32KSNdo

Frustrated by Election Boycott, Venezuela’s Leader Pardons 100 Opponents


By BY ANATOLY KURMANAEV from NYT World https://ift.tt/3hYVvCR

A Teacher and Congresswoman Confronts School Reopenings


By BY REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jxJ29n

Trump Fans Strife as Unrest Roils the U.S.


By BY PETER BAKER AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YQLyQa

A series of primaries in Massachusetts could be a bellwether for the Democratic Party.


By BY JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34OFiMu

Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.

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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean.

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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness.

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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.

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Prashant Bhushan: India finds an unlikely hero in lawyer-activist

Prashant Bhushan refused to apologise to the Supreme Court and got a symbolic one-rupee fine.

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Surprise! Niecy Nash reveals wedding to singer Jessica Betts and shares photo with fans

Niecy Nash and singer Jessica Betts have a surprise announcement: They're married! Check out this adorable picture from their wedding.

      


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D.C. Mayor Bowser Blames Outside Agitators As Cause Of Weekend Violence

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said that agitators from elsewhere had arrived in the District, intent on battling police. Bowser is seen here at a press conference earlier this month.

Some 70% of those arrested in weekend unrest came from outside the District, police say. Bowser says the U.S. attorney's office has failed to prosecute those who have been arrested in violence.

(Image credit: Patrick Semansky/AP)



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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.

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Sunday 30 August 2020

How to Help Someone Who Lost Their Job


By BY DORIE CHEVLEN from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2YPiDMn

Think You’re Making Good Climate Choices? Take This Mini-Quiz


By BY VERONICA PENNEY from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2YOnXj6

I’m Still Reading Andrew Sullivan. But I Can’t Defend Him.


By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31FeH2G

VMAs 2020: Must-see photos of Lady Gaga, BTS, Miley Cyrus and more

Keke Palmer hosted the first-ever virtual VMAs, where Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande led the nominations and K-pop stars BTS performed 'Dynamite'.

      


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Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year

The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021.

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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.

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Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race


By BY MIKE BAKER, THOMAS KAPLAN AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32EEtTN

Trump, Vicar of Fear and Violence


By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3bbyA4D

Jon Rahm Sinks a Big Putt to Win Playoff at the BMW Championship


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