As China Seeks Scientific Greatness, Some Say Ethics Are an Afterthought

By SUI-LEE WEE and ELSIE CHEN from NYT World
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He Jiankui’s claim to have edited babies’ genes has caused soul-searching in China, where many believe scientists need more ethical supervision.

T’s Holiday Issue: All Together Now

By HANYA YANAGIHARA from NYT T Magazine
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The idea of the artist (or designer or director or author) creating in a vacuum has always been a romance and has never seemed more mythical than it does today.

Your (New) Friday Briefing

By CHRIS STANFORD from NYT Briefing
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Michael Cohen’s guilty plea, Facebook, G-20 begins

Australian students in mass climate protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from PM Scott Morrison.

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Norwich mum Louise Harvey died days after breast surgery

Louise Harvey developed a blood clot after the cosmetic enlargement procedure.

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Snow leopard shot dead at Dudley Zoo after escaping area

Dudley Zoo said the door to Margaash's enclosure had been left open through "keeper error".

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Walsall chicken shop customer left with kidney failure

Muhammed Khan admitted safety failings after eight people suffered food poisoning from his takeaway.

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Weekly Health Quiz: French Fries, Sports and Genetically Edited Babies

By TOBY BILANOW from NYT Well
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Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

Lasting Rancor Over Voting Issues Puts a Spotlight on a Georgia Runoff

By RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S.
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As part of a national effort to roll back what they see as Republican voter suppression tactics, Democrats hope to flip the secretary of state post, which oversees Georgia’s elections.

At Stake When Xi and Trump Meet: The Possibility of a New Cold War

By MARK LANDLER and JANE PERLEZ from NYT U.S.
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President Trump’s encounter with President Xi Jinping in Buenos Aires will be the biggest test yet of whether Mr. Trump’s cultivation of the Chinese leader can overcome their differences.

How Michael Bloomberg Used His Money to Aid Democratic Victories in the House

By STEPHANIE SAUL and RACHEL SHOREY from NYT U.S.
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Democrats backed by Mr. Bloomberg’s organization won 21 of 24 House races, making him among the most influential donors of the election cycle.

‘It’s Premature’: Incoming Judiciary Chairman Warns Against Rush to Impeach

By NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S.
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Representative Jerrold Nadler, under heavy pressure from Democrats, has already begun drawing up ambitious plans for how to use his power — and for now the only “I” word they include is immigration.

6 Takeaways From the Times’s Investigation Into T.M. Landry

By ERICA L. GREEN and KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S.
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Based on interviews with 46 people, including parents, former and current students and more, and examinations of legal and school records, The Times found the school abused students and doctored college applications.

In Chicago, a Reclaimed Swedish Heritage for a New Bakery

By MEGHAN MURPHY-GILL from NYT Travel
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A pastry chef opened Lost Larson, in Andersonville, the neighborhood he grew up in, with recipes inspired by a scouting trip to Sweden.

New Management at Force India Brings New Hope

By IAN PARKES from NYT Sports
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The Canadian billionaire, Lawrence Stroll, and a group of investors bought the team this year and expects to make it more competitive, and profitable.

Midseason Burst Propels Lewis Hamilton, and Mercedes, to the Titles

By IAN PARKES from NYT Sports
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The season began with a lot of back and forth with Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, then Hamilton just pulled away after the British Grand Prix.

Ferrari’s Strong Car, Drivers and Tire Strategy Bring a Familiar Result

By KATE WALKER from NYT Sports
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The team was supposed to pose a strong challenge to Mercedes, but a series of mistakes made it runner-up again.

Climate Change Insurance: Buy Land Somewhere Else

By ALYSON KRUEGER from NYT Real Estate
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In case global warming makes their homes uninhabitable, some millennials have a Plan B: investing in places like the Catskills, Oregon and Vermont.

‘The Goal Is to Change Hearts, Not to Change Cultures’: Missionaries on the Death of John Allen Chau

By LELA MOORE from NYT Reader Center
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The death of an American missionary this month has led to an internal reckoning among many of his fellow missionaries.

Finally, New York Has a Cocktail Library

By DEVORAH LEV-TOV from NYT New York
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Greg Boehm, who owns some 3,000 vintage books on mixology and drinking culture, has made his collection of rare recipes public. Here he discusses the evolution of cocktail culture in the city, which he describes as “a tricky place right now.”

Why New York Lags So Far Behind on Natural Childbirth

By JULIE SATOW from NYT New York
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Texas has 70 free-standing birthing centers; New York has three. In the city, where Mount Sinai West’s birthing center will soon close, money is one big factor.

How Gregg Bishop, Small Business Expert, Spends His Sundays

By TAMMY La GORCE from NYT New York
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The commissioner of the N.Y.C. Department of Small Business Services eats local, goes to his regular barber and attends church in an old auto repair shop.

Drawn to Tesla’s Bright Prospects, Many Black Workers Say They Found Racism

By LAUREN HEPLER from NYT Business
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African-American workers have reported threats, humiliation and barriers to promotion at the plant. The automaker says there is no pattern of bias.

This Store Lets Holiday Shoppers Buy Gifts for Refugees

By LAURA M. HOLSON from NYT Business
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Choose Love, a New York pop-up store, sells necessities like sleeping bags and diapers that will be sent to displaced people around the world.

Rock-Your-World Moments Fill New Music Memoirs From Tina Turner and a Disillusioned Hit Maker

By EVELYN MCDONNELL from NYT Books
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Both Turner’s “My Story,” a sequel to 1986’s “I, Tina,” and “Anything for a Hit,” from the music scout Dorothy Carvello, expose the sleazy power dynamics of the rock ’n’ roll business.

Big, Beautiful Books to Catch the Eye of Every Child

By JENNY ROSENSTRACH from NYT Books
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A kid-friendly guide to great art from David Hockney, an illustrated update of “The Jungle Book,” a travel book for fearless young explorers and more.

Of Demogorgons and Purple Worms — a Visual History of Dungeons & Dragons

By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Books
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In a new book about the history of the famous role-playing game, a group of authors present hundreds of visual artifacts.

Satellites warn African farmers of pest infestations

UK researchers develop an early warning system to prevent crops in Africa being devastated.

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Wisbech murder: Dzilva Butiene 'relied' on man that killed her

Dzilva Butiene spoke little English and was murdered by the man she "relied on".

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Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled pay SEC cryptocurrency penalties

The regulator says the celebrities did not tell followers they had been paid to promote some investments.

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Abuse, Fear and Intimidation: How Viral Videos Masked a Prep School’s Problems

By SARAH STEIN KERR, AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER and SAMEEN AMIN from NYT U.S.
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T.M. Landry College Prep, a small private school in Louisiana, boasted about its record of sending black students from working class families to top universities. But there’s more to the story.

Louisiana School Made Headlines for Sending Black Kids to Elite Colleges. Here’s the Reality.

By ERICA L. GREEN, KATIE BENNER and ANNIE FLANAGAN from NYT U.S.
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T.M. Landry, a school in small-town Louisiana, has garnered national attention for vaulting its underprivileged black students to elite colleges. But the school cut corners and doctored college applications.

Sending Lewd Nudes to Strangers Could Mean a Year in Jail

By SHARON OTTERMAN from NYT New York
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The New York City Council has introduced a bill with bipartisan sponsorship aimed at curtailing technology-enabled sexual harassment.

Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard.

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Women's World Cup Draw: Eight days to go

Women's World Cup Draw: Eight days to go

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Ukraine bars Russian men from entering country

The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion.

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Whale stranding: Another 50 pilot whales die off NZ

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.

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Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

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Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard.

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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

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Norway skipper talks emotions, ambitions and free-kick magic

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New venue confirmed for Copa Libertadores decider

El presidente de la CONMEBOL, Alejandro Domínguez, anunció en una conferencia de prensa que la final de vuelta de la Copa Libertadores de América 2018 entre River Plate y Boca Juniors se jugará el domingo 9 de diciembre en el estadio Santiago Bernabéu, de Madrid.

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Semi stand-out Lopez dreaming of final glory

Semi stand-out Lopez dreaming of final glory

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Spain or Mexico: what sets each team apart?

FIFA.com gives three reasons why both Spain and Mexico have propelled themselves to the top two steps of the podium at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018.

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Women's World Cup Draw: Nine days to go

The Final Draw: Nine days to go!

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Video Vault: When Ronaldinho graced the world stage with Mineiro

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When English agony brought Japanese joy

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What the Movies Taught Me About Being a Woman

By MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies
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In the wake of Harvey Weinstein and #MeToo, our critic re-examines what she learned — and had to unlearn — from the big screen.

Australian Students Stage School Strikes Over Climate Change Inaction

By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA from NYT World
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Frustrated by their government’s failure to act on climate change, thousands of Australian students quit school for a day to protest instead.

Oklahoma Quarterback Kyler Murray Nears the End of a Two-Sport Career

By MARC TRACY from NYT Sports
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He could be the next Aaron Rodgers but wants to be the next Rickey Henderson instead.

A European Goes to Trump’s Washington

By IVAN KRASTEV from NYT Opinion
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And what he finds is disturbing.

Astrology

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network
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How seriously do you take astrology? Do you regularly read your horoscope or discuss your sign?

Word + Quiz: subterfuge

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network
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This word has appeared in 57 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year.

The Beauty of Brazil’s Rain Forest, in Jewelry

By RACHEL GARRAHAN from NYT Fashion
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Silvia Furmanovich created a new collection inspired by her trips into the Amazon.

The Luckenbooth: Scotland’s Love Brooch

By ELAINE SMITH from NYT Fashion
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In the 16th century, heart-shaped brooches were often betrothal gifts — and later some believed they kept witches away from babies.

How Jewelry Makes Us Who We Are

By VICTORIA GOMELSKY from NYT Fashion
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Jewelry: The Body Transformed,” examines how adornment changes people.

Emerald and Gold Jewelry Pushes Up Quality at the Met Shop

By LAURA NEILSON from NYT Fashion
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A New York goldsmith now creates pieces priced at more than $8,000 for the museum.

Engraving That Endures

By RACHEL GARRAHAN from NYT Fashion
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Contemporary jewelry makers are behind a mini-revival of this ancient method of decorating metals.

She Calls Her Stock ‘Jewelry, Made by Artists’

By DIANE DANIEL from NYT Fashion
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The owner of Galerie Marzee has spent decades developing what some say is the world’s largest gallery for handcrafted contemporary art jewelry.

Emojis: Dressed Up and Ready to Party

By MILENA LAZAZZERA from NYT Fashion
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The smiley faces and cartoony images that have taken over our text messages are turning up in precious metals and gemstones.

The Secret History of Women, Told in Earrings

By LAURA RYSMAN from NYT Fashion
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Annette Klein has more than 2,000 pairs of earrings, most from the 18th and 19th centuries. Each one, she says, represents a story.

Sparkle Comes Pretty Cheap

By RACHEL FELDER from NYT Fashion
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Everyone has at least one piece of nice jewelry: an engagement ring, an heirloom or an impulse buy. Keeping it clean can be as simple as soap and water.

Will Blockchain Be a Boon to the Jewelry Industry?

By ELIZABETH PATON from NYT Fashion
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Advocates say shared and secure data could help guarantee provenance, identify fakes and authenticate ownership.

The Canadian Jeweler Who Caught Meghan Markle’s Eye

By ELAINE SMITH from NYT Fashion
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The duchess has worn Birks designs, along with millions of Canadians over its 140-year history.

Auction Houses Grow a Different Kind of Jewelry Sale

By MELANIE ABRAMS from NYT Fashion
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As competition for goods and customers increases, exhibitions by contemporary art jewelry designers are proliferating.

Grindr President Defends Same-Sex Marriage Comments

By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Business
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Scott Chen, the president of the gay dating app, said his personal view of marriage as “between a man and a woman” did not contradict his support for same-sex marriage.

What’s on TV Friday: ‘A Very Nutty Christmas’ and ‘The Shining’

By DANYA ISSAWI from NYT Arts
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Get into the holiday spirit with “A Very Nutty Christmas.” And Jack Nicholson loses his mind in “The Shining.”

Rail fares to rise by 3.1% in January

Rail passengers will have to pay an average of 3.1% more for train tickets in 2019.

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Brexit: Let's focus on the deal, May tells MPs

The PM says she still hopes the Commons will back her Brexit plan as she prepares to meet G20 leaders.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis clouds G20 summit in Buenos Aires

Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China.

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Hunt as couple's car 'washes-up' on beach

Susan and James Kenneavy's car was spotted on Drummore beach after a night of heavy rain and flooding.

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Type 2 diabetes: NHS to offer 800-calorie diet treatment

A diet of soups and shakes that can reverse type 2 diabetes is to be trialled by the NHS in England.

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World Aids Day: Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP on HIV positive status

A Labour MP revealed he has been HIV positive for nearly ten years, as the Commons debated World Aids Day.

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Copa Libertadores: River Plate v Boca Juniors moved to Bernabeu in Madrid

The second leg of the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate is moved 6,000 miles away to Madrid's Bernabeu.

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Michael Cohen in court: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress

Michael Cohen says he lied "out of loyalty" to Mr Trump, while the president says he is "weak".

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Smoking banned in Scottish prisons

It is estimated about 72% of Scottish prisoners smoke regularly but sales of tobacco ceased in last week.

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Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch

The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.

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Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

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Boy's letter to dad in heaven receives reply from Royal Mail

Royal Mail replied to the seven-year-old in West Lothian to say it had been delivered safely.

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The Papers: NHS doctors and Tory MPs' festive threat

The front pages report an immigration rule change to fill health staff gaps and continue to look ahead to the Brexit deal vote.

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Quiz of the Week: Where were two lost Morecambe and Wise tapes found?

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?

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News Daily: May sells Brexit at home and G20, and low-cal diabetes diet on NHS

Your morning briefing for 30 November 2018.

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EastEnders: Busting myths around sexual consent

The soap airs a special episode talking about the different opinions around sexual consent.

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Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.

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'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'

Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.

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The tragedy that inspired a life-saving charity

Terrence Higgins's partner Dr Rupert Whitaker speaks to Witness about the man whose death was the first confirmed case of Aids in the UK

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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes

Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.

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Tea, cake and Brexit: What happened when Damon Albarn played a 200-capacity Geordie social club

Find out what happened when the Blur star performed for a tiny crowd in Cullercoats.

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Heckling: How to deal with it during a comedy show

Comedian Ian Smith offers advice on how to handle a heckler during a gig.

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What are your rights on university initiation ceremonies

The dad of a student who died after a uni initiation is calling for expulsions, but what are the rules?

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Hugh Jackman to tour with songs from The Greatest Showman

The Wolverine star will also perform songs from Les Miserables and other Broadway shows.

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Brexit Barometer: How are small businesses feeling?

5 Live is getting the views of people across the UK.

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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

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The French village that fears for its British community

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.

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Carphone Warehouse faces Black Friday backlash

Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts.

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Facebook's UK political ad rules kick in

Facebook starts to enforce its tighter political advertising rules in the UK following a delay.

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Raids mounted on fake Indian tech support centres

Microsoft complained to local police, who arrested more than 50 people in call centres.

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Smart meter fitting slows as deadline looms

Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes will have one by 2020.

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Sammy Woodhouse: Rotherham rapist access petition hits 200,000 mark

Sammy Woodhouse is calling for rapists to be denied access to children conceived through their crimes.

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Deutsche Bank Offices Are Searched in Money Laundering Investigation

By MELISSA EDDY and AMIE TSANG from NYT Business
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The company’s headquarters in Frankfurt were searched as part of an inquiry related to the so-called Panama Papers.

Trump’s New Wall to Keep Out the Disabled

By ELENA HUNG and KATHERINE PEREZ from NYT Opinion
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Americans have until Dec. 10 to voice their opposition to the president's “public charge” proposal.

Donald Trump’s Dimming Prospects

By THOMAS B. EDSALL from NYT Opinion
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Two years is an eternity in politics, but the president has a lot to worry about.

The Long Shadow of ‘Help Wanted — Female’

By WYNDHAM ROBERTSON from NYT Opinion
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It has been 50 years since classified job ads went unisex. So where are all the female C. E. O.s?