Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis.

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Our masked identities: Cartoons of India's new normal

Cartoonist Priya Kurian documents how masks became prevalent in India - even before its lockdown.

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How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims

Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery.

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'People use us to go to sleep to': Sudoku solvers become internet sensation

Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world are watching these men solve Sudoku puzzles.

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Coronavirus: The South African village preparing for Covid-19

For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible.

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Coronavirus: When will shops open and what will the rules be?

Non-essential shops can reopen in England in June, but will I be able to buy a book or have a haircut?

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George Floyd death: Why do some protests turn violent?

In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting.

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Remote working: How cities might change if we worked from home more

Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good.

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Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria

Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.

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Carly Fiorina's journey from secretary to CEO

The US entrepreneur started her business career answering the phone, and went on to lead Hewlett-Packard.

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Dancing On My Own: The story behind Robyn's 2010 'sad banger'

The Swedish singer discusses her pop classic, and how she once became 'tired of the broken heart'.

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Truck Driver Arrested After Barreling Through Minneapolis Protest

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND KIMIKO DE FREYTAS-TAMURA from NYT U.S.
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The authorities said no one had been struck, but protesters reported that several people may have been injured.

Christo’s Grand Projects

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The installations, often decades in the making and all of them temporary, required the cooperation of numerous people, many of whom had little interest in art.

Aggressive Police Tactics During Protests Are Under Scrutiny

By BY SHAILA DEWAN AND MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S.
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Videos showed officers using batons, tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets on protesters and bystanders.

Amid Riots and a Pandemic, Church Attendance Resumes in ‘a Very Broken World’

By BY SHAWN HUBLER AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S.
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In communities across the country, congregations that had sequestered for months to avoid the coronavirus ventured forth at a social distance in search of comfort.

Video Appears to Show a Tanker Truck Driving Into Minneapolis Protesters

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S.
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The truck can be seen speeding toward protesters on a highway as demonstrations continued in Minneapolis for the sixth straight night.

‘We’re Sick and Tired’: Voices From Minneapolis Protests

By BY KATIE G. NELSON, MIKE SHUM, SAMEEN AMIN, DMITRIY KHAVIN AND BARBARA MARCOLINI from NYT U.S.
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The death of George Floyd at the hands of the police set off days of protests in Minneapolis. Demonstrators challenged a curfew on Saturday and took to the streets for the fifth day in a row. Here’s why.

Symbol of N.Y.C. Unrest: A Burning Police Car

By BY AZI PAYBARAH AND NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York
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So far, 47 police vehicles have been damaged. Some protesters say the attacks reflect pent-up rage against the police, while officials have denounced the violence.

Destructive Power of Despair

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion
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The protests are not necessarily about Floyd’s killing in particular, but about the savagery and carnage that his death represents.

What Trump and Toxic Cops Have in Common

By BY JENNIFER SENIOR from NYT Opinion
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It’s us versus them.

Coronavirus: Some primary schools reopen as parents remain wary

Classes resume for some pupils in England after 10 weeks but a number of schools will stay shut.

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Coronavirus: 'Our business can now get cracking' after lockdown

Outdoor markets and car showrooms in England are allowed to reopen from Monday amid the pandemic.

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The Papers: 'A million pupils stay home' as some schools return

Some primary school years in England returning and lockdown rules easing feature in Monday's papers.

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What Time Is the SpaceX Arrival at the Space Station? How to Watch

By BY KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science
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Nineteen hours after launching, two NASA astronauts will arrive at the International Space Station.

Hear 13 Birds Flourishing in a Newly Quiet New York

By BY ANTONIO DE LUCA, DAVE TAFT AND UMI SYAM from NYT New York
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When the pandemic collided with the spring migration, the sounds of the city changed overnight.

Coronavirus Live Updates: G7 Summit Is Postponed

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President Trump made the announcement after Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said she would not be able to attend the meeting of world leaders next month in the U.S., citing the pandemic.

Trump Postpones G7 Summit and Calls for Russia to Attend

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
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The president said he also planned to invite South Korea, Australia and India to the meeting of world leaders in order to discuss China’s future.

Thousands Protest George Floyd’s Death In N.Y.C.

By BY YOUSUR AL-HLOU AND EMILY RHYNE from NYT U.S.
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In a third day of demonstrations, protesters blocked traffic and marched from Brooklyn into Manhattan.

A Reporter’s Cry on Live TV: ‘I’m Getting Shot! I’m Getting Shot!’

By BY FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S.
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From a television crew assaulted by protesters to a photographer struck in the eye, journalists have found themselves targeted on the streets of America.

Teepee built at East Bergholt school to allow social distancing

The structure was constructed by staff at an events company whose children attend the school.

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8pm saturday

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8pm saturday

Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.

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George Floyd death: Violence breaks out amid US protests

Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd.

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Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members

This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah.

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In the middle of the Pacific with nowhere to land

A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go.

from BBC News - Home

Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus.

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My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday'

Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Independent cinemas unlikely to open before September

An Independent Cinema Office survey found only a quarter of venues planned to open before autumn.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why does Covid-19 make some healthy young people really sick?

Dr John Wright tells the story of Marium Zameer, who became very unwell with Covid-19 despite being young and healthy.

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Trump Hopes for His Own Booster Shot from SpaceX Rocket Launch

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S.
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The president, beleaguered by a pandemic, economic troubles and racial unrest, viewed the liftoff as a welcome moment of triumph that he celebrated with a campaign rally-style speech.

Photos From the Protests in 29 Cities Over Racism and Police Violence

By BY WEIYI CAI, JULIETTE LOVE AND JUGAL K. PATEL from NYT U.S.
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Scenes from the protests that have erupted in dozens of cities across the United States.

Draw a Self-Portrait

By BY CARSON ELLIS from NYT At Home
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Our template provides guidelines on spacing, now you just have to really look. And don’t move!

Here’s What You Need to Know About Breonna Taylor’s Death

By BY RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. from NYT U.S.
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Fury over the killing of Ms. Taylor by the police has been growing, driving tense demonstrations in Louisville, Ky., and elsewhere.

The Papers: Testing 'disgrace' and public's 'broken trust'

Britain's test and trace policy and Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip dominate Sunday's papers.

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In pictures: Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster

On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000.

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George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’

After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety.

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Coronavirus: School return plan 'like a jigsaw puzzle'

A head teacher explains how she is piecing school life back together before children return.

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'Hackers burned my hand with computer virus'

Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack.

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Coronavirus: How drive-in raves and cinemas will work in the UK

The events industry has new ways to keep us entertained while social distancing is still in place.

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked

Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial.

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Special Episode: The Latest From Minneapolis

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In the wake of George Floyd’s death, a city is ablaze in a longstanding demand for justice.

America Is a Tinderbox

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion
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Scenes from a country in free fall.

Flynn Discussed Sanctions at Length With Russian Diplomat, Transcripts Show

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S.
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The former national security adviser now says he does not remember those discussions as he fights a criminal charge he had previously pleaded guilty to.

How the Supreme Court Lets Cops Get Away With Murder

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion
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The courts protected police abuses for years before George Floyd’s death. It’s time to rethink “qualified immunity.”

New York City, Battered by Outbreak, Finally Moves Toward Reopening

By BY ALAN FEUER AND ANDY NEWMAN from NYT New York
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As many as 400,000 people could return to work starting June 8, the possible first stage of the city’s recovery after two months of isolation and economic woes.

Attacks on Churches, House of Worship Increase Across the Globe: 'These Are Turning into Houses of Horror'

Christians go to church to worship, grow their faith, and feel safe - but religious freedom monitors say some churches and other houses of worship around the world are being turned into sites of bloodshed.

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Coronavirus: What happens next?

Clive Myrie meets patients and staff on the Covid ward at the Royal London Hospital.

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Coronavirus: Renters struggle most with pandemic costs, report says

Private renters are struggling with housing costs more than mortgage-payers, new research suggests.

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Week in pictures: 23-29 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Coronavirus: Debenhams makes some restaurant employees redundant

Retailer Debenhams makes staff in some of its cafes redundant after going into administration.

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George Floyd Was Pinned Down for Nearly 3 Minutes After He Became Unresponsive, Prosecutors Say

By BY SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S.
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A statement of probable cause used to support charges against a former Minneapolis police officer detailed the minutes before Mr. Floyd’s death.

China and the Rhineland Moment

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion
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America and its allies must not simply accept Beijing’s aggression.

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY LARA TAKENAGA AND JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT U.S.
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The C.D.C. recommended big changes to the way office spaces are laid out.

A Continent Reopens

By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY AND LAETITIA VANCON from NYT World
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Patrick Kingsley, an international correspondent, and Laetitia Vancon, a photojournalist, are driving 3,700 miles to explore the reopening of the European continent after coronavirus lockdowns.

Ex-Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, TIM ARANGO AND MANNY FERNANDEZ from NYT U.S.
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City officials on Friday were urging calm the day after protests turned violent and a police precinct went up in flames.

George Floyd Worked With Officer Charged in His Death

By BY MATT FURBER, AUDRA D. S. BURCH AND FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S.
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The episode began with a report of a $20 counterfeit bill. It ended in a fatal encounter with the police, which the authorities have described in detail for the first time.

‘The Pain Is Too Intense’: Biden Challenges White Americans

By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S.
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In his first formal remarks on the death of a black Minneapolis man, Joseph Biden spoke in stark terms about the everyday indignities African-Americans still suffer.

Coronavirus: GPs not told when patients removed from 'shielding lists'

This has caused confusion and anxiety among extremely vulnerable people staying at home.

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The Papers: Weekend lockdown warnings and 'border farce'

Concerns over the public sticking to rules ahead of restrictions being lifted dominate Saturday's papers.

from BBC News - Home

RuPaul's Drag Race season 12: The most political, troubled series ever?

The reality show has reminded US viewers to register to vote every week during its 12th season.

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When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders

When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders.

from BBC News - Home

Berlin monument to 1989 democracy heroes - in pictures

The bowl-shaped monument in the German capital is designed to move when enough people gather.

from BBC News - Home

The African-American high fashion pioneer

The story of the little-known couturier who designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress

from BBC News - Home

The coronavirus conundrum when your mouth is your ‘hand’

The coronavirus pandemic becomes a different kind of challenge when you use your mouth as your ‘hands’.

from BBC News - Home

The coronavirus 'class divide': Parents judged for school return choices

Parents of year six and year one pupils have been falling out over whether to send them back to school.

from BBC News - Home

Coronavirus: When will public toilets be reopened?

The lack of public loos has led to reports of visitors defecating in public spaces.

from BBC News - Home

Coronavirus: How Turkey took control of Covid-19 emergency

Even without imposing a total lockdown, Turkey seems to have handled the outbreak well.

from BBC News - Home

The films to look out for at the We Are One festival

Cannes, Toronto and Sundance are among the film festivals uniting for an online streaming event.

from BBC News - Home

Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat'

Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.

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Corrections: May 29, 2020

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Corrections that appeared in print on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Quotation of the Day: His Project in Lockdown: A Giant Bird

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Quotation of the Day for Friday, May 29, 2020.

Tough Nut to Crack

By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games
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Sam Ezersky gives us a present on his birthday.

THURSDAY

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friday

G.O.P. Pressures North Carolina’s Governor on Convention

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
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In a letter, top Republicans suggested safety measures to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. President Trump has pushed Democratic leaders in the state to hold the kind of event he wants.

Coronavirus: Two households can meet outside in Wales from Monday

Changes to Wales' stay-at-home lockdown restrictions will be announced by the first minister later.

from BBC News - Home

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S.
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A crop of new studies suggests that herd immunity is still very far away.

Pompeo Releases Letter Clearing Him of Violating Law With Kansas Trips

By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also criticized Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, who has opened an investigation into the firing of the State Department inspector general.

National Geographic Plan to Dismantle Granite Sculpture Hits Snag

By BY REBECCA J. RITZEL from NYT Arts
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The organization says the art installation must go so a redesign of the Washington campus can proceed, but a local review panel indicates there may be alternatives.

Kosovo Court Says New Government Can Be Formed Without an Election

By BY REUTERS from NYT World
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Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s government was dismissed in March following disagreements with its main partner over the coronavirus pandemic and removal of tariffs on Serbian goods.

National Guard Called as Minneapolis Erupts in Solidarity for George Floyd

By BY MATT FURBER, JOHN ELIGON AND AUDRA D. S. BURCH from NYT U.S.
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Violence in the streets prompts officials to call in troops and vow a swift federal review of troubling videotaped arrest.

Millions Relying on Pandemic Aid Can See Its End, and They’re Scared

By BY BEN CASSELMAN from NYT Business
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Emergency programs have cushioned the shutdown’s impact on workers and businesses and lifted the economy, but may not outlast the coronavirus crisis.

The Papers: 'Happy Monday' on the way and 'football's coming home'

Eased lockdown restrictions dominate Friday's newspapers - while Dominic Cummings remains in the spotlight.

from BBC News - Home

Coronavirus: How the advertising industry is changing

A large decline in advertising expenditure is hurting the sector, plus TV channels and newspapers.

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Cocaine and Guinea-Bissau: How Africa's 'narco-state' is trying to kick its habit

Concern mounts about Guinea-Bissau commitment to curb drug trafficking, writes Ricci Shyrock.

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UConn Student Wanted in 2 Homicides, Peter Manfredonia, Is Caught in Maryland, Police Say

By BY NEIL VIGDOR AND MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT New York
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Mr. Manfredonia, 23, had been a fugitive since Friday, when the college senior fled Connecticut after a series of violent crimes, the authorities said.

How White Women Use Themselves as Instruments of Terror

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion
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There are too many noosed necks, charred bodies and drowned souls for them to deny knowing precisely what they are doing.

‘I Have a Dream’

By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games
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Tracy Bennett offers up a tough one.

Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'

The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time.

from BBC News - Technology

Scenes From an Economic Collapse

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE from NYT Magazine
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The staggering spike in unemployment isn’t just throwing individual families into poverty. It’s gutting entire communities — in ways they might never recover from.

When the Casinos Were Shuttered, the Money Dried Up in Las Vegas

By BY MARCELA VALDES from NYT Magazine
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By mid-May, 27.9 percent of Nevada’s work force had filed for unemployment — not accounting for the undocumented population finding itself out of work.

Amazon’s Big Breakdown

By BY JOHN HERMAN from NYT Magazine
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The pandemic briefly brought the Everything Store to its knees — by prematurely bringing about a future it has long been planning for.

An American Jobs Crisis with Few Reporters to Cover It

By BY ABE STREEP from NYT Magazine
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In the rural West and around the country, newspapers are stuck at the intersection of a shrinking industry and crumbling local economies.