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Monday, 30 April 2018

Kanye West's 'hero' Emma Gonzalez pays tribute to Waffle House saviour

Gun control activist Emma Gonzalez tweets her hero is a man credited with saving lives in a US shooting.

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On Being an Orphan, Frequently


By PERRI KLASS, M.D. from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2jgrW2I

New York Today: The Officers Checking Your Trash


By JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2HD7YK2

UK-US initiative to study mighty Thwaites Glacier

British and American scientists will assess the stability of one of Antarctica's biggest ice streams.

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Caravan migrants stuck at US-Mexico border

They are seeking asylum in the US, but have been told the border crossing near San Diego is full.

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Iconic images of photographer killed in Kabul

A selection of photographs by Shah Marai who has been killed in a bombing in Kabul.

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How Much Do You Know About Canada?


By Compiled by MICHAEL GONCHAR from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2FrYfEF

Nature Is Risky. That’s Why Students Need It.


By HEATHER E. HEYING from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HZidM5

Happy Birthday, Karl Marx. You Were Right!


By JASON BARKER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2vW5u8n

What’s Going On in This Picture? | April 30, 2018


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Human trafficking: 350 victims rescued in Caribbean and Latin America

Some of the 350 people rescued in 13 countries were made to work in spaces "no bigger than coffins".

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Four held over India molestation viral video

The men assaulted the woman on a public road and uploaded a video of the incident on social media.

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Japan's gripping manhunt ends in capture

A fugitive who evaded 6,000 officers for weeks and enthralled a nation is finally arrested.

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'It's a hacker's paradise out there'

How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors.

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Celebrate! 9 European Festivals Worth Traveling For


By Unknown Author from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2rbRUYy

A Book of Emails Women Love to Hate


By JESSICA M. GOLDSTEIN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2HGB1N0

When the Downstairs Neighbors Become Best Friends


By KIM VELSEY from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/2FtwmvD

The Duplass Brothers: The First Time We Got Cable TV


By MARK DUPLASS and JAY DUPLASS from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2r9J51E

How Would a T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Affect Your Cellphone Bill?


By CECILIA KANG and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2jjnHDJ

America’s Most Famous Street


By CLYDE HABERMAN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2HZ7jWR

India says all villages have electricity

A village is considered electrified if 10% of homes and public buildings are connected to the grid.

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Syria war: 'Iranian personnel among dozens dead' in missile attacks

Several military sites are struck, reportedly killing pro-government fighters, including Iranians.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

T-Mobile and Sprint announce plan to merge, form new company

04/29/18 12:26 PM

Dozens of migrants in caravan stuck at US-Mexico border

President Trump has said the group of Central Americans is a threat to the safety of the US.

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Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead

At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai.

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Iran nuclear deal: France's Emmanuel Macron pushes for talks

President Macron speaks to his Iranian counterpart, who says an existing deal is non-negotiable.

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Nigeria President Buhari to meet Trump in Washington

Muhammadu Buhari is the first African leader to be received by the Trump administration in the US.

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Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.

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T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint

The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it.

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Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship

A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes.

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Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.

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The challenge of identifying dead migrants

Pavlos Pavildis works to reunite dead migrants found in the Evros River with their families.

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Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead.

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Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record

Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record.

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Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman

Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist.

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Are our online lives about to become 'private' again?

The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge.

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Beauty standards: Egypt's curly hair comeback

How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt.

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Ronny Jackson, Failed V.A. Pick, Is Unlikely to Return as Trump’s Doctor


By NICHOLAS FANDOS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2vXGL3w

James Harden’s 41 Points Lead Rockets Over Jazz


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2HGYhKJ

How Your Brain Can Trick You Into Trusting People


By TIM HERRERA from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2JBU4bG

No Corrections: April 30, 2018


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Sunday, 29 April 2018

North Korea: 'Real opportunity' for nuclear deal, Pompeo says

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's comments came as North Korea said it was closing a nuclear test site.

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The Sheldon Silver Trial: Take Two


By BENJAMIN WEISER from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2HzkU7H

Photographer 'groped' princess at Swedish Academy event

The French photographer is at the centre of a sexual misconduct scandal at the Swedish Academy.

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What to Cook This Week


By SAM SIFTON from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2HBbULn

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Trump eager to meet with Kim Jong-Un, but won't until North Korea surrenders nuclear program: John Bolton

04/29/18 10:22 AM

Typing a Novel About Vassar, Word for Word, as Art


By JAMES BARRON from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2I5hpoW