Pizzability became a viral hit but then the customers stopped coming.
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18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition
The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine.
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On the inside of a hacking catastrophe
A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress.
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How I cleared my £20k debt
Jess racked up £20,000 of debt in just a couple of years. This is how she cleared it.
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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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Harry Potter: How one drag queen became 31 JK Rowling characters
Jaremi Carey, drag star Phi Phi O'Hara, spent October becoming some of JK Rowling's famous creations.
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The African Americans discovering Ghana
Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?
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Beer With Bella: Benjamin Law
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The author and essayist shares insights on immigrant striving, social media and Australia’s imperfect meritocracy.
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Orpington crash: One dead and 15 hurt as buses and car collide
Two buses and a car collided in south-east London at about 22:10 GMT, police say.
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Allergies: Teenagers needing hospital treatment up 65% in five years
There are calls for the government to introduce legislation on how schools should manage allergies.
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Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge
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Quotation of the Day for Friday, November 1, 2019
Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S.
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The clerk, Anwar Ghazali, was convicted of second-degree murder in August.
Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns
By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World
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The overhaul envisioned by a sibling company of Google has been lauded for its innovations. It’s also been called a “corporate surveillance state.”
'End human rights abuse' in mental-health hospitals
Report reveals "terrible suffering" of people with autism or learning disabilities detained in hospitals.
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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'
Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.
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Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare
MPs criticise the maker's use of non-disclosure agreements and its response to tumble dryer fires.
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New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S.
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America’s rapid suburban expansion into the wilderness, combined with the growing ferocity of wildfires, is posing new health threats.
Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands
The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.
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Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets
Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores.
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Girl hit by car while trick or treating in Croxteth
Shots were fired at a car which then struck the 12-year-old girl in a street on Merseyside.
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The Papers: Trump's 'derailing' words and voters' sign-up rush
Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the US president's "extraordinary" election intervention.
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Could electric roads spark a green transport revolution?
Specially adapted trucks in Germany are being tested on electric roads.
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Instagram drives growth in pick-your-own pumpkin farms
With Halloween upon us, a growing number of people are picking pumpkins directly from farms.
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Ford and U.A.W. in Tentative Contract Deal
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Days after a long strike at General Motors ended, Ford’s four-year contract is poised to go to a ratification vote.
Car industry gloom as UK production falls further
Output fell in September capping a 15-month period of decline, an industry body says.
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Spiders inspire double-sided sticky tape to heal wounds
The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say.
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The Clintons and Justice Ginsburg on Judicial Nominations, Then and Now
By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S.
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Things have changed, they agreed, since President Bill Clinton’s 1993 nomination of the justice was approved by a vote of 96 to 3.
Hotline for prisoners' families 'not being answered' - report
People worried about family members in jail say an emergency phone line just went to an answering machine.
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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan
Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.
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Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France
France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London.
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Your Move, Facebook
By BY KARA SWISHER from NYT Opinion
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Twitter will no longer allow political advertising, a move that places Twitter and Jack Dorsey in stark contrast to Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg.
Bronze Age monument discovered in Forest of Dean
The previously unknown site was found after a laser survey of woodland in the Forest of Dean.
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How to Eat Alone (and Like It)
By BY JESS MCHUGH from NYT Smarter Living
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Table for one? It’s not as bad as it sounds. Here’s how to dine by yourself and enjoy every bite.
Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls
By BY NICHOLAS CASEY from NYT U.S.
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Voting rights advocates described the removals as troubling, saying it was just the beginning of efforts to suppress the vote in battleground states.
Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.
By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business
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At least eight writers and editors resigned on the day after the firing of the interim editor in chief.
Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria
By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World
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Once the comings and goings are done, the number of U.S. forces in Syria is expected to reach about 900 — close to the 1,000 troops on the ground when President Trump ordered the withdrawal.
Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets
By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World
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A powerful Shiite cleric, Moqtada al-Sadr, is playing a leading role in negotiations to name a new Iraqi leader.
Banksy: Behind-the-scenes photos 'show artist at work'
A book from Banksy's former agent contains photos said to be of the artist - but none show his face.
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John Bolton summoned to Trump impeachment inquiry
He likened an alleged White House proposal to Ukraine to a "drug deal", witness testimony says.
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Canadian province to introduce 'values test' for immigrants
An example question would be: "In Quebec, men and women have the same rights, true or false?"
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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US
Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.
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How Algerians who fought for France faced persecution
When Algeria won independence from France in 1962, thousands of "Harkis" who had fought for the French, faced brutal persecution.
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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'
Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant.
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Muslim speed dating: Three minutes to find a soulmate who shares your faith
Young Muslims in London are trying out speed dating as a way to meet a partner who shares their faith.
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Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon ordered by HBO
News of the prequel House of the Dragon comes after another, starring Naomi Watts, was reportedly axed.
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Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'
You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph.
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The man behind the Inktober viral drawing challenge
Artist Jake Parker just wanted to improve his sketches. It snowballed into a global challenge.
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Student housing told to fix 'awful' problems
The universities minister holds a summit over failures in student accommodation.
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White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, NICHOLAS FANDOS AND DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S.
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Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman, who heard President Trump’s July phone call with Ukraine’s president and was alarmed, testified that he tried and failed to add key details to the rough transcript.
Sony to Shut Down PlayStation Vue, a Cable Alternative
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Business
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Vue was started in early 2015 as a cheaper version of cable TV. It drew a slew of copycats, but customer growth slowed for many of these services as prices rose.
Brexit deal means ‘£70bn hit a year to UK by 2029'
The UK economy will be 3.5% smaller than if it had stayed in the EU, claims a new study.
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Missing woman search end a 'relief and curse'
No items connected to Leah Croucher were found in a lake during a two-week search, police say.
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Why New York Can’t Pick Up Its Trash
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And what the City Council is about to do to change that.
Asthma carbon footprint 'as big as eating meat'
Seven in every 10 inhalers prescribed in England contain propellants harmful to the environment, researchers say.
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Gatwick trial cuts plane boarding time by 10%
The airport operator is experimenting with new sequences to get passengers on planes quicker.
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Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians
By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Business
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Toyota’s support of the Trump administration in its fight with California over auto emissions shocked consumers in a state known for its environmental activism.
Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S.
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Chaka LeChar Castro led a string of armed home invasions in Georgia, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Texas.
72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan
By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World
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Dozens of women in Britain’s Parliament from across the political spectrum expressed solidarity with Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide
By BY CATIE EDMONDSON AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT U.S.
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It is the first time that a chamber of Congress has officially designated the 1915 slaughter of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide.
Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires
By BY THOMAS FULLER, JULIE TURKEWITZ AND JOSE A. DEL REAL from NYT U.S.
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Natural disasters are another prism through which California’s vast income inequalities can be viewed.
Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?
By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports
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The 2019 edition of the Fall Classic has lacked the can’t-miss story lines of several others this decade, but Game 6 (and possibly Game 7) offers an opportunity to change that.
‘Fear’ Review: 3 Men in a Shed, 1 Missing Girl on Their Minds
By BY ELISABETH VINCENTELLI from NYT Theater
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A tepid thriller from Matt Williams leaves too much time to ponder the holes in its plot.
Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match
England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand.
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Trump impeachment: Democrats plan first formal vote
Nancy Pelosi says it will "ensure transparency", but the White House calls the process "shady".
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As Kurds Tracked ISIS Leader, U.S. Withdrawal Threw Raid Into Turmoil
By BY BEN HUBBARD AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World
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Trump’s decision to pull troops from Syria upended a 5-year alliance and threw the plans against al-Baghdadi into disarray.
What the U.S. Withdrawal Cost the Kurds
By BY NEIL COLLIER AND BEN LAFFIN from NYT World
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Mass funerals, wounded children, displaced families. This is what we found in northeast Syria after the U.S. withdrew its troops and Turkey attacked.
Boston College student's girlfriend charged over his suicide
Inyoung You is accused of being abusive towards Alexander Urtula, who died on his graduation day.
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Brain illness spread by ticks has reached UK
Public Health England says it has found tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks in the UK for the first time.
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Pupil background 'should be part of league tables'
Ethnicity, free school meals and special needs should be factored in, Bristol University research says.
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Narcissists 'horrible people but happy'
They might be shameless attention-seekers but narcissists are also likely to be happier people.
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The Papers: Election row and daily pills 'tackle depression'
The PM's latest bid at securing a December election dominates Tuesday's front pages.
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Army Officer on White House Staff Reported Concerns on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings
By BY DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S.
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The top Ukraine expert at the White House will tell impeachment investigators he twice reported concerns about President Trump’s pressure tactics on Ukraine, acting out of a “sense of duty.”
An Alternative to the Salad Spinner
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The Salad Sling lets cooks dry their greens while getting a bit of exercise.
Cookbook Authors Discuss Jewish Cuisine
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Adeena Sussman and Leah Koenig sit down next month to talk about the particulars of Jewish food in Israel and the Diaspora.
Flavored Salts From Momofuku
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The seasonings, buoyed by Sichuan peppercorns, chiles and mushrooms, boost savory dishes.
The Baltic States Get Their Culinary Due
By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food
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In Simon Bajada’s new “Baltic” cookbook, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania’s food cultures are explored.
2 Photos of Tense White House Moments: Note the Differences
By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S.
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President Barack Obama watched from the Situation Room as commandos went after Osama bin Laden. Eight years later, President Trump watched a raid unfold against Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
A Chocolate Bar With a Golden Blockchain Token
By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food
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The Other Bar lets the snacker decide how to give back: help a farmer or plant a tree.
In Praise of ‘Human Scum’
By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion
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It’s not easy to turn your back on political comrades.
Sotheby’s Has a Wine Label of Its Own
By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food
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The auction house now sells 12 styles of wine, with price points many can afford.
No, the Nationals Are Not Cursed by an Early Plan to Celebrate
By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports
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Major League Baseball staged a routine rehearsal of a World Series title celebration before a game had been played in Washington. Then social media erupted.
Iraqi Antigovernment Protests Grow, Part Battle Lines and Carnival
By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World
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The protests veered quickly from boisterous street party to treatment at a makeshift medical station, as Iraqi forces tried to bar demonstrators from Baghdad’s Green Zone.
With California Ablaze, Firefighters Strain to Keep Up
By BY TIM ARANGO, THOMAS FULLER, JOSE A. DEL REAL AND JACK HEALY from NYT U.S.
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While crews tried to save homes from the Getty fire near Los Angeles, other workers cleared the ground around the Kincade fire in Sonoma County.
His Mind Fading, a Former Football Star Wonders but Cannot Know
By BY MICHAEL POWELL from NYT Sports
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T.J. Abraham played high school and college football, then became a doctor. He quit when his brain began to fail him.
Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web
As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future.
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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them
Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?
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‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 10 Recap: Movement Is Life
By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts
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Sometimes it takes a crisis — or multiple crises — to put things in their proper perspective.
‘Watchmen’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap: American Hero Story
By BY SCOTT TOBIAS from NYT Arts
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Among the show’s accumulating mysteries, this episode adds another: Who was Judd Crawford?
Review: In Zawe Ashton’s ‘for all the women,’ the Price of Uprooting a Life
By BY BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater
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This convoluted play chronicles the breakdown of a conflicted, displaced East African woman in the cosmopolitan West.
Quotation of the Day: ‘Little Texas’ Is Harboring Big Concerns Amid a Boom
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Quotation of the Day for Monday, October 28, 2019.
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Disney Is New to Streaming, but Its Marketing Is Unmatched
By BY BROOKS BARNES from NYT Business
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The company’s synergistic approach — think trailers playing on TVs in 22,000 Disney World hotel rooms — has made Disney Plus known to millions.
Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit 'should be changed'
The current 10-year limit is frustrating women who want to delay parenthood, experts say.
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MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes
Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures.
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EY: Gold, drug money and a major auditor's 'cover-up'
Accounting firm EY did not report suspect gold sales linked to drug smuggling, an investigation finds.
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Tiger Woods Ties Sam Snead’s Career Wins Record in Japan
By BY KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports
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Woods got his 82nd tournament victory at the Zozo Championship.
The Papers: IS chief dead and winter UK election likely
Monday's papers focus on Donald Trump's announcement and predict a pre-Christmas UK poll.
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Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?
When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently.
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Trump’s Black College Spectacle
By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion
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He was honored on the issue of criminal justice, where his record is shameful.
Al-Baghdadi Raid Was a Victory Built on Factors Trump Derides
By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S.
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The president cast the death of the ISIS leader as validation of his disengagement strategy. But it required intelligence agencies and allies he has spurned.
Katie Hill Will Resign From Congress Amid Ethics Investigation
By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S.
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The Democrat from California, who was accused of violating House rules by having a sexual relationship with a member of her congressional staff, apologized to “the people who have been hurt.”
Moving Closer to Trump, Impeachment Inquiry Faces Critical Test
By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S.
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Investigators have been building their case rapidly. But the closer they get to the president, the more complicated their work will become.
