By COURTNEY E. MARTIN from NYT Opinion
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A nationwide organization promotes localism — finding ways to make capitalism work better for underprivileged communities in cities or rural areas.
Investing in Local Business to Get an Even Break
By COURTNEY E. MARTIN from NYT Opinion
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A nationwide organization promotes localism — finding ways to make capitalism work better for underprivileged communities in cities or rural areas.
Bristol sailor and entrepreneur Tony Bullimore dies aged 79
Mr Bullimore ran the Bamboo Club in Bristol, at one time the UK's leading Afro-Caribbean music venue.
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Follow the FIFA eWorld Cup™ Grand Final 2018 LIVE on our channels
A quick look at all the ways that you can follow the FIFA eWorld Cup™ Grand Final live from 2 - 4 August
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With Less Than 50 Days to Go, Cuomo Keeps Big Lead Over Nixon
By SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT New York
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The governor is leading across every part of the ideological spectrum, every region, every racial group, every age, and among both men and women.
Mars, Zimbabwe, Alex Trebek: Your Tuesday Briefing
By CHRIS STANFORD from NYT Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
Miss Helen, shark stolen in a pram, recovering in US aquarium
The thieves abducted the shark from a Texas aquarium by disguising it as a baby in a pram.
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Rustic Yet Refined
By Unknown Author from NYT Real Estate
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The house they wanted was halfway between simple and elegant, with plenty of room for parents and friends. What they bought was far from it.
In Cambodia, Dissenting Voters Find Ways to Say ‘None of the Above’
By HANNAH BEECH and SUN NARIN from NYT World
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The authoritarian prime minister Hun Sen’s party won the election Sunday. But the second-largest number of votes went to no one at all.
Trump Is Putting Indelible Conservative Stamp on Judiciary
By THOMAS KAPLAN from NYT U.S.
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Beyond the Supreme Court, President Trump has already put a stamp on federal appeals courts, and Senate Republicans have been eager partners in the effort.
A Census Question That Could Change How Power Is Divided in America
By EMILY BADGER from NYT The Upshot
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‘Is this person a citizen?’ The answer could mean less representation for populous states and big cities.
Places 26 and 27: Summer in France, in Two Very Different Ways
By JADA YUAN from NYT Travel
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Our columnist visits Megève, a gorgeous Alpine resort town, and Arles, fast becoming a cultural center.
Five Places to Shop in New Orleans
By YONA ZELDIS McDONOUGH from NYT Travel
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Magazine Street has some of the best antique stores, art galleries and one-of-a-kind shops to be found anywhere in New Orleans.
Work Is Weird. Alison Green of Ask a Manager Can Help.
By JOLIE KERR from NYT Style
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Humans are odd in so many different ways, and no place brings that out more than the office. Here’s how to deal with the routine strangeness of desk jobs.
How I Turned My Tiny Apartment Bedroom Into a Relaxing Retreat
By ALAN HENRY from NYT Smarter Living
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Your tiny bedroom doesn’t have to just be a place to sleep and get dressed. A few thoughtful upgrades can make it a relaxing, peaceful place to start your day or unwind at the end of it.
Mixing Generations and Styles in the Hamptons
By TIM McKEOUGH from NYT Real Estate
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The house they wanted was halfway between relaxed and formal, with plenty of room for parents and friends. What they bought was far from it.
How One Agency Built a Multimillion-Dollar Business in Migrant Children
By LIZ ROBBINS from NYT New York
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Despite a troubled history, Cayuga Centers has quietly become the largest provider of foster care for unaccompanied minors in federal government custody.
The City of My Birth in India Is Becoming a Climate Casualty. It Didn’t Have to Be.
By SOMINI SENGUPTA from NYT Climate
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Global warming poses an urgent threat to Kolkata, a river delta city of 14 million. A Times reporter returns home and learns: The city’s natural defenses are being lost.
Key Question for Les Moonves of CBS: What Were You Thinking?
By JAMES B. STEWART from NYT Business Day
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Mr. Moonves started a civil war by suing the network’s controlling shareholder while knowing that harassment allegations were swirling.
New & Noteworthy
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A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
Two Views of Flint’s Water Troubles: One a Close-Up and One With a Wide-Angle Lens
By JEFF GOODELL from NYT Books
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Mona Hanna-Attisha’s “What the Eyes Don’t See” traces her role in proving Flint had a crisis. Anna Clark’s “The Poisoned City” takes a broader, historical view. Both books are damning.
What Happened When Fracking Came to Town
By JOANN WYPIJEWSKI from NYT Books
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Eliza Griswold’s new book, “Amity and Prosperity,” is an impassioned account of the devastating effects of fracking on a community in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The Worst Drug Crisis in American History
By JESSICA BRUDER from NYT Books
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Beth Macy’s “Dopesick” describes the opioid epidemic that is killing thousands every year.
Stephen Colbert Wants Accountability for His Accused Boss, Les Moonves
By GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT Arts
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After six women accused the CBS chief of sexual harassment, Colbert said, “Accountability is meaningless unless it’s for everybody.”
Transaction Costs and Tethers: Why I’m a Crypto Skeptic
By PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion
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Beyond the technobabble and libertarian derp, what problem does this stuff solve?
Recovering Lost Photos of Life Before the Chernobyl Disaster
By MATTHEW SEDACCA from NYT Lens
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Maxim Dondyuk is preserving evidence of people’s lives in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, before the nuclear explosion turned their communities into ghost towns.
What Do 525 Ventriloquists Do at a Convention? Ask Their Dummies
By ELISABETH VINCENTELLI from NYT Arts
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Scenes from an annual “vent” gathering in Kentucky, where puppets rule and their masters crave respect for an unappreciated art form.
Social media and reality TV is 'bad for body image', survey suggests
A survey also showed that younger people were more likely to consider cosmetic surgery than older people.
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Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million
The retailer says details of 10 million customers were affected by last year's data breach.
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Uber halts development of self-driving trucks
The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars.
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From books to behemoth
Amazon's profits dazzled this week - how Jeff Bezos brought it from bookstore to behemoth in 20 years.
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Players to watch at the FIFA eWorld Cup™ Grand Final 2018
An overview of all the Players to Watch at the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final 2018 in London.
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Argos catalogue reveals unannounced DJI Mavic drone
The store's literature has photos and technical details of the as yet unannounced Mavic 2 Pro drone.
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Overwatch League: London Spitfire triumph in first final
London Spitfire scored a solid victory over its opponent, Philadelphia Fusion, in the e-sports final.
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Messi has a kickabout with his dog
A video posted by Lionel Messi's wife, of the footballer playing football with his dog, has gone viral.
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The Best players at Russia 2018
FIFA.com takes a closer look at seven players that shone at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ who are in the running for The Best FIFA Men's Player award.
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FIFA to analyse technical outcome of Russia 2018 with member associations in London
Following the exciting 64 matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, FIFA has invited the head coaches and technical directors of all 211 member associations, as well as the technical experts of all six confederations, to the FIFA Football Conference to be held on 23 September 2018 in London, the birthplace of the modern game.
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Mature Martinez ready for the challenge
Paraguay’s Jessica Martinez was only 14 when she took part in her first world finals, the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2014. In an interview with FIFA.com a few months before the tournament, she said: “Representing your country is the ultimate and I’m dreaming of going a lot further yet.”
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Benzarti takes over Tunisia
Faouzi Benzarti has been named the new coach of Tunisia, replacing Nabil Maaloul, signing a two-year contract.
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First participants revealed for the 2v2 Celebrity Tournament!
In addition to all the competitive action on 4 August, the O2 in London will also play host to a 2v2 celebrity tournament. Find out the first names confirmed to be taking part.
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All you need to know about the FIFA eWorld Cup™ Grand Final 2018
Find out all the key information ahead of the FIFA eWorld Cup™ Grand Final 2018, which takes place in London from 2 to 4 August 2018.
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The Week in Quotes
This week's edition of The Week in Quotes features Carl Ikeme, Neymar, Sir Alex Ferguson and much more.
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'They Consider This a Very Precious Book': African Tribe Dances for Joy After Receiving Bible in Own Language
The Tembo people are literally dancing for joy after finally receiving the Bible in their native tongue thanks to a 21-year effort by Wycliffe Bible Translators.
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Canadian Man Becomes a Woman to Save Money on His Car Insurance
A man lies to the Canadian government to become a woman only on paper for cheaper car insurance.
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'Clade X' Simulation Reveals Pandemic Could Wipe Out 900 Million People
Scientists warn that a new pathogen could kill almost 10 percent of the world's population of 7.6 billion people.
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Iraq's Christians Refuse to Return, Afraid 'They Will Again Be Targeted'
Tens of thousands of displaced Christians have returned to their cities and villages in the Iraq's Nineveh Plain, but many still refuse to return to Mosul.
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Feces and Flamethrowers: Migrants Storm Gates of Europe as Muslim Radicalism Spikes 900% in Sweden
The European Union continues to try to force member states to take in the mostly Muslim migrants from Africa and the Middle East, but those who do now face soaring welfare costs, crime and terrorism.
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Erdogan Loudly Rejects Trump Sanction Threat as Turkey Persecutes US Pastor Brunson
Turkey's president says he won't release American Pastor Andrew Brunson, even in the face of economic sanctions.
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A Migrant Boy Rejoins His Mother, but He’s Not the Same
By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S.
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Parents reunited with young children are reporting mental health issues. One 5-year-old boy has started a new life with his mother in Philadelphia, but signs of trauma remain.
If an N.B.A. Workout Isn’t on Instagram, Does it Even Count?
By SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports
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Led by LeBron James’s example, a generation of young players is getting shredded, and making sure the cameras are always rolling.
Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?
By JAMES GORMAN from NYT Science
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Dogs with an opportunity to free a distressed owner turned in a mixed performance.
After Doctors Cut Their Opioids, Patients Turn to a Risky Treatment for Back Pain
By SHEILA KAPLAN from NYT Health
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The drive to reduce opioid use has led patients to clinics offering off-label painkiller injections. Pfizer asked the F.D.A. to ban the treatment years ago.
Brexit, Russia, Mars: Your Tuesday Briefing
By REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know to start your day.
What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Please Like Me’ and ‘Frontline’
By GABE COHN from NYT Arts
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The Australian comic Josh Thomas’s series is on Hulu. And PBS’s “Frontline” dives into the Trump administration’s border policies.
Ceramics Aren’t Enough. Bring on the Spaceships, Italian Town Says.
By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World
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Italy decided that the ceramics center of Grottaglie — with its long runway and uneventful weather — had the right stuff to be Virgin Galactic’s next launchpad.
Philippine Bombing Kills 10, Showing Insurgents Remain a Problem
By FELIPE VILLAMOR from NYT World
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Officials say the blast was carried out by Abu Sayyaf, a militant group that besieged the southern city of Marawi for five months.
How Trump Allies Shifted Their Defense as Evidence of Contacts With Russians Grew
By MARK MAZZETTI from NYT U.S.
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The president’s lead lawyer in the special counsel investigation, Rudolph W. Giuliani, presented a defense on Monday: Collusion is not a crime.
Former FEMA Official Accused of Sexual Misconduct That Spanned Years
By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S.
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Corey Coleman had led the agency’s human resources office until June, when he resigned. Investigators will look into whether his behavior was criminal.
Quotation of the Day: Why Global Greening Isn’t as Great as It Sounds
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
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Quotation of the Day for Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Review: In a New Orleans ‘House,’ Wealthy Women Are Haunted by Slavery’s Ghosts
By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater
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Marcus Gardley’s loquacious and freewheeling answer to a Lorca classic is set in a fascinating moment for race relations.
With Trades, Yankees Pitching Staff Remains a Work in Progress
By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports
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Adam Warren is out, and Lance Lynn is in as General Manager Brian Cashman worked two more trades. He may not be done yet.
Corrections: July 31, 2018
By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections
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Corrections appearing in print on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
The Third-Party Option
By DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion
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National politics needs a leader devoted to redistributing power downward.
US military draws up 'do not buy' list for software
US military programs and agencies will be stopped from using code that could compromise their work
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New York City Is Thriving. Why Is Transport Such a Nightmare?
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion
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The New York City Council considers a package of bills to freeze the number of Uber-type cars on city streets. But that’s at best a partial answer to a systemic crisis.
Four People, Including a 5-Year-Old Boy, Are Shot and Killed in Queens
By BENJAMIN MUELLER and HANNAH WULKAN from NYT New York
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Investigators believe that the killings at an apartment building in Astoria may have been a murder-suicide, the police said.
Murder Suspect Used Dating Apps to Prey on Women, Police Say
By ASHLEY SOUTHALL from NYT New York
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Police say Danueal Drayton, 27, strangled a nurse to death in Queens and raped another woman in Brooklyn. He met both on Tinder, and there may be other victims.
More to Come
By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games
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David Woolf puts a premature end to his own puzzle.
Bob Woodward’s New Book Will Detail ‘Harrowing Life’ Inside Trump White House
By MATT STEVENS and JASON M. BAILEY from NYT Business Day
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Simon & Schuster plans to publish “Fear: Trump in the White House,” on Sept 11. The book is Mr. Woodward’s 19th.
Aid sector 'almost complicit' in sex scandal, say MPs
Aid sector bosses were "self-deluded" and "collectively failed" to tackle exploitation, MPs say.
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North Korea 'working on new missiles', US officials say
US intelligence leaks suggest the North may be building ballistic missiles, despite recent pledges.
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Tom Watson accuses NEC member of being a 'loud-mouthed bully'
Peter Willsman was recorded suggesting "Trump fanatics" are behind Labour anti-Semitism claims.
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Dixons Carphone admits data breach now affects 10 million
Retailer finds that personal details of an extra nine million customers may have been accessed last year.
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Women 'illegally buying abortion pill online'
The abortion process can start within 30 minutes, meaning many want to take the pill at home.
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The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria.
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Corrie Mckeague: Airman 'somewhere in Suffolk waste disposal system'
Corrie Mckeague is "no longer missing" and his remains are "irretrievable", his father says.
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Andy Murray beats Mackenzie McDonald in Washington Open
Andy Murray fights back to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the Washington Open first round in his fourth match since returning from hip surgery.
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Love Island: Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham win ITV2 series
After eight weeks of dumpings and drama, the winning couple of the ITV2 series is revealed.
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Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani
More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides.
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IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists
Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday.
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Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change
How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming.
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Durex recalls condoms over split worries
The company says the products are not passing "stringent shelf-life tests", meaning they could burst.
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The Papers: Manchester bomber was 'rescued by Royal Navy'
Tuesday's papers include stories on the Manchester bomber, Love Island, and a Fortnite addict.
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News Daily: Aid sector abuse and North Korea missile reports
Your morning briefing for Tuesday 31 July 2018.
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Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker
At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters.
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Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'
As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp.
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In pictures: Behind the mask
British photographer Rory Lewis's portraits of actors and other public figures go on show in London.
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Melinda Messenger: 'How do breasts have so much power?'
Former glamour model Melinda Messenger reflects on the breast augmentation she had in her 20s.
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Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league
Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league.
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Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent
The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission.
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Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?
Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU?
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What happened to the boy who chased away the lions?
As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited?
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Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?
Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones.
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Fast fashion: Inside the fight to end the silence on waste
We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming.
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How will the Love Island contestants cash in following the show?
The next few weeks will be crucial for the Islanders as they establish their brand outside the villa.
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Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe?
Northern Rail passengers have had huge disruption, but is the rest of Europe jealous of our railways?
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The Morning After Trump Loses
By DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Opinion
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Bret Stephens imagined Trump’s re-election. I imagine the opposite.
Man acquitted of rape loses Supreme Court criminal check case
He was acquitted of rape and wanted details of the case removed from his criminal records check form.
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Prime ministers and their holiday snaps
Theresa May's in Italy just like last year - but there are plenty of other ways for PMs to unwind.
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Emily Bronte: How she inspired Kate Bush, Sylvia Plath, Lily Cole and more
It's Emily Bronte's 200th birthday and Wuthering Heights is still having an impact on our culture.
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Trea Turner and Sean Newcomb Apologize for Tweets
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
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Their homophobic and racially insensitive tweets were made as teenagers.
Why Jeremy Hunt's 'Japanese' wife gaffe is a bad mistake
The UK's foreign secretary called his Chinese wife "Japanese". Here's why it was such a bad mistake.
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Jeremy Hunt, U.K. Foreign Secretary, Calls Chinese Wife Japanese on Beijing Visit
By GERRY MULLANY from NYT World
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The gaffe will do nothing to dispel the idea that Prime Minister Theresa May’s government is stumbling in foreign affairs.
How Alan Friedman, Italy’s Professional American, Put Paul Manafort in Jail
By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World
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Documents filed in the Manafort case allege that Mr. Friedman, an Italian media celebrity, helped lobbying efforts in the U.S. and Europe on behalf of Ukraine.
With Clock Ticking Faster on Its Cases, the S.E.C. Faces a Quandary
By PETER J. HENNING from NYT Business Day
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A Supreme Court ruling gave the agency a five-year window to seek repayment of money. Can it speed up its work, or will it need to ask Congress to act?
Celebrity divorce lawyer backs reform of 'archaic' laws
Baroness Shackleton, who has represented Prince Charles, also says couples must be more practical.
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Woman Says She Was Fired by Cricket Australia for Abortion-Rights Tweets
By LEWIS EVAN FISCHER from NYT World
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An Australian woman is taking her former employer to court after she said she was fired for Twitter posts urging greater access to abortion.
DealBook Briefing: The Moonves #MeToo Merger Catalyst
By Unknown Author from NYT Business Day
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Allegations of sexual misconduct against CBS’s chief executive could make it easier for a proposed Viacom deal to go ahead.
