Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Ali Karimi: Iranian soccer great alleges death threats made against him by the Iran government after supporting protesters

Iranian soccer great Ali Karimi has alleged that death threats have been made against him, while his family and close friends have been intimidated and harassed by the Iranian government following his support of ongoing protests in the country.

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Buying a Home Is Harder if You’re Black

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers says discrimination is holding Black buyers back in all steps of the home buying process, starting with the rejection of a mortgage application.

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Israeli Filmmaker’s Critique of ‘The Kashmir Files’ Draws Fierce Backlash

The filmmaker, Nadav Lapid, criticized “The Kashmir Files,” a Hindi-language film that depicts a violent chapter in the restive region of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

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Watch Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson right a wrong from his youth

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson returns to his hometown's 7-Eleven to right a wrong from his youth. HLN's Melissa Knowles has the details.

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Can This Man Stop Lying?

Christopher Massimine, whose compulsive lying derailed a promising career in theater, maintains that it’s a mental illness that has dogged him since childhood.

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Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Mpox: WHO renames Monkeypox Citing Racial Stigma

Health experts said the old nomenclature was imprecise, played into racist stereotypes and fueled stigmatization, making it harder to contain the most recent outbreaks.

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A Sikh Temple in India Fights Loneliness With Companionship

A village in northern India has found a way to address a growing global issue: a deep sense of isolation among older people.

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Jay Leno jokes about burn accident outside comedy club

Comedian and former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno returned to the comedy stage two weeks after sustaining significant burn injuries in a gasoline fire.

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See the Holiday Windows in New York City

Only a handful of department stores in New York City still create them — but the ones that do go all out.

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Mauna Loa Volcano in Hawaii Erupts for the First Time in Nearly 40 Years

No evacuation orders were issued, but officials advised residents to review their preparedness plans. The volcano last erupted in 1984.

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Small Plane Crashes Into Transmission Tower in Maryland


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Monday, 28 November 2022

Baby and toddler were stabbed to death in New York City, police say

Two young brothers -- an 11-month-old baby and a 3-year-old boy -- were stabbed to death in New York City, police said.

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Dumpster Divers Use TikTok to Shame Stores and Fight Waste

Activists are posting their hauls on TikTok to raise public awareness.

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'A Charlie Brown Christmas' should have been a flop -- and other fun holiday entertainment trivia

Watching Christmas movies is a whole tradition unto itself. Every family has their mainstays, whether it's an animated classic from yesteryear or a more modern take on holiday cheer.

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GOP governor calls Trump's dinner with a Holocaust denier and Kanye West 'very troubling'

Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-AK) joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss former President Donald Trump hosting White nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes and rapper Kanye West at his Mar-a-Lago estate, demonstrating his continued willingness to associate with figures who have well-publicized antisemitic views as he embarks on another White House run.

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Schiff says January 6 committee will decide what goes in the final report 'in a collaborative manner'

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who also sits on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, said Sunday that he doesn't believe the committee's upcoming report would focus almost entirely on Donald Trump.

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Sunday, 27 November 2022

Opinion: What to do with Trump's tax returns

Can it really be time for yet another Donald Trump tax return story?

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How ‘Black Panther’ Builds Complex Characters From the Politics of Colonization

In the original and in “Wakanda Forever,” heroes and villains are deeply layered, reflecting real-life issues facing people of color around the world.

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Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei dies at 64, officials say

The Foreign Minister of Belarus Vladimir Makei has died at the age of 64, the country's foreign ministry said Saturday.

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Donate This Holiday Season: Children and Families Need Your Help

A guide to holiday gifts that ease hunger and help kids read.

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Donate This Holiday Season: L.G.B.T.Q. People Need Your Help

You can support reproductive rights, reduce recidivism and promote safety for L.G.B.T.Q. people.

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Ex-prosecutor explains what happens if Trump gets indicted

Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti goes over what could happen if prosecutors indict former President Donald Trump and how it could affect his presidential campaign.

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Saturday, 26 November 2022

CNN legal analyst explains extradition agreement between US and Mexico

CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson discusses the death of an American woman, Shanquella Robinson, who died while on vacation in Mexico, and how the extradition process for the party or parties involved in the investigation into her death may work.

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Musk says new color-coded verification system at Twitter will roll out in a week

Elon Musk is ready to try his troubled new verification system for Twitter once again. This time, in color.

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Walmart Gunman Bought a Pistol to Kill Co-Workers and Left a ‘Death Note’

The police released a message found on the killer’s phone in which he asked God to “forgive me.”

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Does the US Need to Beat England to Advance? Here Are the Scenarios.

The United States and England meet in Friday’s late game.

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In Georgia Runoff, a Campaign Cliché Rules: It All Comes Down to Turnout

With control of the Senate no longer at stake, the race between Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock is drawing less attention. Both sides are pulling out all the stops to drive voters to the polls.

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I Want the World to See Us Kissing

Being a queer person of color in America can be dangerous. It shouldn’t be invisible.

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Scenes From the Front Lines of Our Addiction to Fast Fashion

I took a job to study how the tech company’s focus on speed and scale affects warehouse workers. I found myself facing an onslaught of cheap clothing.

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The Search for Beauty in a Prison Cell

Prison, particularly for Black Americans, gets reduced to simple caricatures of violence and suffering. Inside the confines of a jail cell, through a book, I discovered salvation.

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Friday, 25 November 2022

Lawmakers Back Bill to Enshrine Abortion Rights in France’s Constitution

The bill, which developed in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, may face opposition in France’s Senate and would have to be approved in a referendum.

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Evan Mock Is Having the Best Time

After a childhood of surfing and skateboarding on Oahu’s North Shore, the “Gossip Girl” star, party-circuit fixture and friend to many brands is making waves on the island of Manhattan.

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70 Russian missiles were launched Wednesday, Ukraine says

Ukraine raced to restore power across the country on Thursday, a day after Russia sent a new barrage of missiles to target critical infrastructure, resulting in the temporary shutdown of most of its power plants and leaving the "vast majority" of people without electricity.

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Are You Really So Different From the Blue Sea Blob?

A call for empathy for strangeness.

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Arrest warrant issued for friend of a North Carolina woman found dead in Mexico

Mexican prosecutors have gotten an arrest warrant for the friend of a North Carolina woman who was found dead last month while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

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Surgeons in Ukraine Struggle to Operate When the Power Goes Out

The scene in a Kyiv hospital was a vivid illustration of the cascading toll Russia’s attacks are having on civilians far from the front lines.

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Thursday, 24 November 2022

US imposes sanctions on additional Iranian officials for crackdowns on protests

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three officials in Iran's Kurdish region, where dozens of protesters have reportedly been killed in the past week as the Iranian government continues its violent crackdown.

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Honey Dijon Steps Up From Dance Music’s Underground

The D.J. and producer has been a force in house music for over two decades. Tapped by Beyoncé and Madonna, and releasing her own LP, her career is kicking into another gear.

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What Is Ozempic and Why Is It Getting So Much Attention?


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James Cameron reveals what almost cost DiCaprio his role in 'Titanic'

Movie director James Cameron tells GQ about his casting decisions for the film "Titanic," and how much money his big budget sequel to "Avatar" needs to earn to break even.

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Map of Italy's fascist monuments goes online

More than 1,400 monuments, street signs and plaques honoring fascism have been put online in the first nationwide attempt to document the symbols of Benito Mussolini's regime that still dot the urban landscape of Italy.

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Wednesday, 23 November 2022

With Anxiety On the Rise, Some Children Try ‘Exposure Therapy’

A gold-standard treatment for phobias and anxieties encourages young people to follow an old and simple dictum: Face your fears.

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Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked. Here are other ways to get debt relief

President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program is at the mercy of the courts, and student loan borrowers could be waiting weeks, if not months, to hear whether the program is allowed to go into effect.

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Farewell to the Horse Who May Have Been America’s Oldest Thoroughbred

Rush may have been the longest-lived thoroughbred in American history when he died at 39. For three decades, his owner said, “He would fight for me and I would fight for him.”

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Exploring the Horrors of Rich-People Food, From ‘The Menu’ to ‘Fresh’

With a pinch of dark humor, “The Menu” and “Fresh” explore the potential terrors of feeding the 1 percent.

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15 States Go to Court to Maintain Border Expulsions

A new motion argues that lifting the Covid-19 policy next month will open the door to a surge of migrants in their states.

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Hear why rapper Fat Joe struggled with suicidal thoughts

Rapper Fat Joe joined CNN This Morning to talk about his memoir "The Book of Jose," in which he candidly discusses his struggle with bullying and mental health.

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Democratic Arizona governor-elect says White House isn't 'doing enough' about the border

Democratic Arizona governor-elect Katie Hobbs said on Tuesday she doesn't think the Biden administration is "doing enough" to address the situation at the southern border.

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Tuesday, 22 November 2022

As Meta and Twitter slash staff, this platform is hiring 1,000 engineers

While much of Silicon Valley is grappling with hiring freezes and job cuts, at least one social media company is still planning to keep hiring: TikTok.

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NASA Artemis Moon Mission Completes Flyby With Orion Spacecraft

The uncrewed Orion capsule, part of the Artemis I mission, flew within 81 miles of the lunar surface as it headed into the next stage of its journey.

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Analysis: Can Donald Trump resist the lure of Twitter?

Less than a month after officially buying Twitter, Elon Musk made good on one of his long-standing pledges: He un-banned Donald Trump from the social media platform.

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The Judge and the Case That Came Back to Haunt Him

In 1981, Anthony Kline helped send a juvenile offender to prison for four decades. This year, in a twist of fate, he had a chance to decide her case again.

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These scientists lost it after discovering a bird that hasn't been documented since 1882

The black-naped pheasant-pigeon hadn't been documented in 140 years, until an expedition team led by the American Bird Conservancy made an amazing discovery in Papua New Guinea.

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Monday, 21 November 2022

Analysis: Donald Trump is at his weakest political position in years

Former President Donald Trump is giving it another go. He announced last week that he's trying to become only the second man (after Grover Cleveland) to be elected to non-consecutive terms as US president.

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The airline passengers getting 'unacceptable' treatment

As most people are excited to get back into the air, travelers with disabilities are finding things rather more difficult.

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A Crowd of Possible Trump Rivals Renews G.O.P. Fears of a Divided Field

Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley and other Republicans with a potential eye on 2024 gathered in Las Vegas at a moment of deep vulnerability for Donald Trump.

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Olivia Wilde, Mindy Kaling and Kim Kardashian Party at Baby2Baby

Female stars ruled the night at the Baby2Baby gala, which brought in donations of more than $10 million in service of families in poverty.

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Fireball Flashes Above Ontario and Parts of the U.S.


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Hear Kinzinger's prediction about McCarthy if he's elected House Speaker

CNN's Jake Tapper asks Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) what kind of speaker he thinks Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will be if elected to lead House Republicans.

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How to watch the 2022 American Music Awards

The 50th American Music Awards will take place Sunday night.

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Sunday, 20 November 2022

New York Times: Former evangelical activist claims he knew of 2014 Supreme Court decision before it was released

A former evangelical activist claimed in a letter to the Chief Justice of the United States that he knew about the outcome of a 2014 Supreme Court decision involving contraception and the Affordable Care Act by the court prior to the formal announcement, according to The New York Times.

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In a Reversal, U.S. Won’t Block Climate Compensation for Poor Nations

A U.S. official said negotiations continue over details for a fund to help developing countries cope with “loss and damage” caused by global warming.

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Nearly 200 convictions linked to discredited NYPD cops dismissed at Manhattan DA's request

Nearly 200 misdemeanor convictions tied to eight former New York Police Department officers who were themselves previously convicted of crimes have been vacated at the request of the Manhattan district attorney's office.

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Negotiators at COP27 reach tentative deal on loss and damage, signaling potential for major breakthrough at climate summit

Negotiators at the UN's COP27 climate summit have reached a tentative agreement to establish a loss and damage fund for nations vulnerable to climate disasters, according to negotiators with the European Union and Africa, as well as non-governmental organizations who are observing the talks.

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Mikaela Shiffrin clinches her 75th World Cup win, breaking a Lindsey Vonn record

Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 75th World Cup win in Levi, Finland on Saturday, sealed with an electrifying second run, as she broke Lindsey Vonn's record for the most podiums in a single discipline by a female skier.

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Saturday, 19 November 2022

IKEA suppliers allegedly used Belarus prisoners under forced labor conditions, report says

IKEA furniture was allegedly produced by prisoners in Belarus penal colonies under forced labor conditions, according to a new report by the French non-profit investigative journalism network Disclose.

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US and Russia to meet in Egypt to discuss key nuclear arms control agreement later this month

Officials from the United States and Russia will meet in Egypt from November 29 to December 6 to discuss a key nuclear arms control agreement.

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In Buffalo Area, Two Feet of Snow on the Ground and More Expected

A storm lasting through the weekend is underway on the eastern coasts of Lakes Erie and Ontario.

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Embassy officials met with wrongfully detained American Paul Whelan at penal colony in Russia

US and Irish Embassy officials were able to visit with Paul Whelan at his remote penal colony in Russia on Wednesday, his brother said in an email.

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Griner Enters a Penal Colony, Russia Signals Openness to Prisoner Swap

Russia reiterated its openness to a prisoner exchange with the United States involving the notorious convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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Lauren Boebert clings to slim lead as Colorado race appears headed to a recount

The race between Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert and Democratic challenger Adam Frisch in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District appears headed to a recount, but it likely will be a few weeks until it gets underway.

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Friday, 18 November 2022

Dressing Wakanda

The Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter decodes her five favorite outfits.

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Pop star loans gown to fan. See her reaction

Author Aurielle Marie was selected as one of Out Magazine's Out 100. She needed a dress for the ceremony and used TikTok to ask Lizzo for a favor. Lizzo delivered!

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Cancer, My Husband’s Doctor, and Catherine Deneuve

Watching his oncologist onscreen, I finally saw our lives more fully.

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Manhattan DA Dismisses Nearly 200 Convictions Tied to Discredited NYPD Officers

The convictions were connected to eight members of the N.Y.P.D. who “abused their positions of power,” according to the Manhattan district attorney, and came amid hundreds of other dismissals by city prosecutors.

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Key Allies Are Inching Away From Trump


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Elizabeth Warren demands Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX turn over trove of records

Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin are demanding FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried hand over a trove of documents that will shed light on the extraordinary and swift downfall of his crypto exchange.

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Thursday, 17 November 2022

The Red Wave Didn’t Just Vanish

“Apparently, Republicans tacked too hard to the right.”

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Texas veteran who entered Senate chamber in military gear on January 6 found guilty

A Texas man who served in the US Air Force was convicted on Wednesday of six charges in the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, when prosecutors say he entered the Senate chamber dressed in military gear.

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Beneath Its Pink Cover, ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Offers a Story About Power

The best-selling debut author Bonnie Garmus created Elizabeth Zott, a chemist battling a sexist 1950s establishment, as the role model she craved — and found that readers wanted the same.

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs Singer Karen O Has Worn This Designer for 21 Years

For two decades, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O has trusted a self-taught fashion designer to define her look.

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'Most cringiest thing': See Daniel Craig dance in vodka ad

Dancing 007... watch Daniel Craig dance up a storm. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Is Rock Climbing the Future of Tourism in Malawi?

The small country in southeastern Africa is leveraging its little-known rock cliffs and boulders to develop local interest in climbing — and to draw adventure tourists.

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Canada's Trudeau deletes tweet falsely claiming Iran has sentenced 15,000 protesters to death

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deleted a tweet containing false information on mass death sentences in Iran, after a viral campaign on social media circulated the fake news.

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Analysis: The simple reason why Ron DeSantis should run for president in 2024

In the week since he easily won reelection, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn't said much about his political future.

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Marie Kondo Takes On a New Role: Life Coach

There’s a big difference between the way most of us wish we lived and how we actually do. The tidying guru is back with a new book to help fix that.

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Walmart Agrees to Pay $3.1 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits Nationwide

The money would help pay for addiction treatment and drug education programs in communities across the United States.

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Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX may have over 1 million creditors as 'dozens' of regulators probe collapse

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX could have more than 1 million creditors and has been in contact with "dozens" of regulators around the world, according to court documents, underlining the far-reaching impact from the stunning collapse of one of the industry's biggest players.

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Depression After Covid: Symptoms to Watch for and How to Treat It

The risk of developing symptoms of depression remains high up to a year after you’ve recovered.

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Kherson man shows CNN the cell Russian forces kept him in

CNN's Nic Robertson witnessed the scenes in Kherson following the withdrawal of Russian forces. Some residents shared their experience living under occupation.

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Thousands of University of California Employees Strike for Higher Pay

Teaching assistants, researchers and other workers walked off the job Monday in a dispute over pay and benefits, a move expected to disrupt classes.

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Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests

An Iranian court has issued the first death sentence linked to recent protests, convicting the unnamed person of "enmity against God" and "spreading corruption on Earth," state media reports.

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Kentucky students in hospital after bus crash

A bus driver and 21 students were hospitalized, some with critical injuries, after a Kentucky school bus accident Monday, officials said.

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Monday, 14 November 2022

At least 16 high school hockey players were injured after an allegedly intoxicated semi-truck driver crashed into their team bus

At least 16 junior varsity hockey players from Illinois were injured Saturday night in Warsaw, Indiana after an allegedly intoxicated semi-truck driver swerved into the team's bus, knocking it onto its side.

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A guide to parental controls on social media

A little over a year ago, social media companies were put on notice for how they protect, or fail to protect, their youngest users.

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China and Iran Use Private Detectives to Reach Dissidents in America

The U.S. investigators are hired under false pretenses by authoritarian governments to do their “dirty work,” the F.B.I. says.

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Beginner Thanksgiving Recipes for Turkey, Stuffing and More

These simple recipes for turkey, stuffing, pie crust and more will set you up for a spectacular meal.

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6 Dead After Planes Crash in Mid-Air at Dallas Executive Airport

The crash involved two World War II-era planes at Dallas Executive Airport on Saturday. Videos showed a smaller airplane slam into a larger aircraft as horrified onlookers watched.

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This family had big plans for this year. Then Hurricane Ian hit and they were given a deadline to move out of their home

Miguel Romero proudly calls himself a "Florida boy."

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Sunday, 13 November 2022

Playbill leaves Twitter, saying the site 'expanded tolerance for hate'

Playbill, a news outlet and guide for the Broadway theater community and theatergoers, said Friday it left Twitter after Elon Musk took over the platform.

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How I Learned the Art of Seduction

Working in the restaurant industry taught me skills I later employed to more lucrative ends.

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When It Comes to Bearing Bad Tidings, Putin Is Nowhere to Be Found


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Trump, the Emperor of Chaos, Has No Clothes

Is this the end of Little Caesar? Or will Trump retain his G.O.P. domain?

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In His 3rd Summit With Southeast Asian Leaders, Biden Bets on Face Time

The president traveled to Cambodia hoping that an in-person appearance would help reinforce his administration’s broad efforts to counter China’s rise and to promote human rights.

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Analysis: Trump said the Trumpiest thing possible about election results

Donald Trump made a characteristically Donald Trump comment about the midterm elections. On today's episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza breaks down what the results mean for the former president's political future. After this video published, CNN projected Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly will win reelection in the Arizona Senate race.

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The biggest wild card in the climate crisis

Negative emissions. Carbon capture. Net zero.

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Saturday, 12 November 2022

Max Martin, Pop’s Low-Key Mastermind, Takes Center Stage (Sort Of)

The Swedish songwriter and producer behind smashes for Britney Spears, Katy Perry and the Weeknd is reluctantly emerging for “& Juliet,” a new Broadway show built on his music.

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Gallagher, Watermelon-Smashing Comedian, Is Dead at 76

He called himself “The Wizard of Odd” for his outrageous stage act, making him one of the most recognizable comedians of the 1980s.

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Biden touts steps he's taken to make the US 'a trustworthy and committee global leader on climate' at UN summit

President Joe Biden arrived Friday to the climate summit underway in an Egyptian Red Sea resort eager to highlight major new US investments toward limiting climate change, a sharp difference from the last time he showed up at a climate conference empty handed.

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The dark and mysterious origins of Denmark's psychiatric brain collection

For years, there had been whispers. Rumors swirled; stories exchanged. It wasn't a secret, but it also wasn't openly discussed, adding to a legend almost too incredible to believe.

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A day of chaos brings Twitter closer to the brink

Two weeks after Elon Musk completed his acquisition of Twitter, the future of the company has never looked less certain.

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British Airways will let male staff wear makeup and piercings

British Airways is the latest airline to relax its rigid uniform rules in a bid to champion the individuality of its employees.

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Rainn Wilson announces name change to raise climate change awareness

Rainn Wilson has "changed" his name and is inviting others to do the same.

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Watch the moment the UN Secretary-General realizes he's reading the wrong speech at COP27

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres began a speech at the COP27 conference in Egypt praising the audience - but it was intended for young people later that day.

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Friday, 11 November 2022

A Texas woman found guilty of killing a pregnant woman to take her unborn child has been sentenced to death

A Texas woman convicted of killing a pregnant woman and then taking her unborn baby, who also died, has been sentenced to death, court records show.

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Twitter's cybersecurity chief quits amid company turmoil

Twitter's chief information security officer announced their resignation on Thursday, vacating one of the company's most critical roles just as scrutiny is mounting over Twitter's future and the erratic decisions of its new owner, Elon Musk.

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Can You Get a Full-Body Workout in 20 Minutes?

Yes, but you have to pick the right routine.

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UK police 'got it wrong' by arresting journalists covering climate protests

UK police arrested and detained three journalists covering a climate protest earlier this week, raising concerns that the country's press freedoms are under threat.

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New Jersey Man Arrested in Connection With Threat to Synagogues

An 18-year-old man was charged with sending a threat over social media. He is expected to appear in court on Thursday afternoon.

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Thursday, 10 November 2022

After Near Wipeout in Election, Israeli Left Wonders: What Now?

Support for Israel’s left collapsed against Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right alliance in last week’s election. To regain relevance, the left’s leaders say they need to change — but disagree on how.

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Nets Name Jacque Vaughn as Head Coach

Vaughn, an assistant coach, had been filling in since the team fired Steve Nash last week. Nets guard Kyrie Irving, who promoted an antisemitic movie on Twitter, remains suspended.

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Ex-GOP lawmaker: Trump would take back DeSantis endorsement if he could

A CNN panel discusses Gov. Ron DeSantis' midterm victory and how the night was a "resounding loss" for former president Donald Trump. The group also reacts to Trump's NewsNation interview where he discussed the Republican candidates he backed in this year's elections.

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Abortion rights were on the ballot in these states. Here's what voters decided

Voters in three states moved to protect abortion rights on Tuesday, CNN projects, following a monthslong push from Democrats nationwide to act on the issue in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade in June.

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Barbra Streisand on Her Early Recordings: ‘That Girl Can Sing’

“Live at the Bon Soir,” a restored set of songs from November 1962, allows listeners today — and Streisand, herself — to rediscover the sounds of a star being born.

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The Immensity of Seoul’s Sadness

The deaths at the Halloween celebration were the second mass tragedy to befall that generation.

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Daniel Barenboim, a Towering Maestro Held Back by Illness

The pianist and conductor turns 80 soon, but deteriorating health has kept him from the celebrations he had long planned.

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Florida warns Justice Department that federal election monitors are not allowed inside polling places



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Binance to Buy FTX in Megadeal of Crypto Exchanges

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said it reached a deal to buy one of its biggest rivals, FTX, amid fears that the crypto industry could be entering another meltdown.

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Texas High Schoolers Must Retake SATs After Tests Fly Off UPS Truck

Seniors who sat for the SATs last month at El Paso High School will have to retake the test after many of the sheets with their answers were scattered on the street.

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Sylvester Stallone is not a fan of 'Creed III'

Sylvester Stallone will not be reprising his role in "Creed III."

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Lindsay Lohan mourns ex Aaron Carter

They were involved in one of the most famous teen dating stories in the early 2000s, and, now, Lindsay Lohan is remembering singer Aaron Carter.

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Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Election Workers Have to Keep Volunteering to Do This

Elections are staffed by real people, with real lives, who opt into this system. That could make you nervous — or deeply reassure you.

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Analysis: Here's exactly how Trump would run against DeSantis

On the campaign trail over the weekend, Donald Trump gave us all a preview of how he would run against Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential race.

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A recession in the US is not a slam dunk, Goldman Sachs says

While investors, business leaders and some economic models continue to warn a recession is imminent, Wall Street's most powerful investment bank remains cautiously optimistic.

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How Daniel Romanchuk, a Top Wheelchair Marathoner, Moves Through New York City

Daniel Romanchuk, 24, placed second in the New York City Marathon on Sunday. But getting around the city in a wheelchair can be more challenging than the race itself.

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Supreme Court rejects appeal from Air Force vet in dispute over VA benefits

The Supreme Court declined on Monday to take up an appeal from an Air Force veteran who had challenged the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to deny him certain disability benefits.

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Monday, 7 November 2022

Fareed asks climate scientist about 'surprising good news'

CNN anchor Fareed Zakaria asks climate scientist and author Katharine Hayhoe where we are today compared to climate change predictions made 20 years ago.

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For Ghana’s Only Openly Transgender Musician, ‘Every Day Is Dangerous’

Maxine Angel Opoku has found a new audience for her music with songs opposing a proposed law that would make it illegal to identify as gay, transgender or queer.

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Heavy rain in Florida could impact election week as a tropical system heads toward the US

It's the last month of hurricane season and there are two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic, one of which may bring troubling weather to Florida on Election Day.

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Bash presses Klobuchar if Democrats made a mistake boosting election denier

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss whether Democrats made a mistake by boosting New Hampshire Senate candidate Don Bolduc during the Republican primary.

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Can Republicans and Democrats Find a Way Forward on Immigration?

Any hope for immigration reform on undocumented Dreamers, border security or legal immigration will likely hinge on compromise, something that has eluded lawmakers for decades.

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Sunday, 6 November 2022

Two teens arrested in the shooting of Washington Commanders player Brian Robinson, police say

Two teens were arrested this week in connection with an attempted armed robbery in August where NFL player Brian Robinson Jr. sustained two gunshot wounds, the Metropolitan Police Department said in statement.

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Why Scientists Don’t Want to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Here’s where the debate over changing the clocks stands, and what it could mean for you.

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Doctors Warn FDA of Risks Posed by Flawed Oxygen Devices

Especially for Black patients, inaccurate readings have imperiled care and may have contributed to deaths during the pandemic, experts told an advisory panel.

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Climate activists block private jet runway at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam

Hundreds of climate activists breached a runway Saturday at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to try to stop private jets from taking off, in the latest demonstration by protesters aimed at drawing attention to the climate crisis.

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Officials search for missing Missouri paraglider

Officials are searching a section of the Missouri River for a paraglider who has been missing for over a week.

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Far Right’s Rise in Israel Driven by Anxiety and Fear

To win election, Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies harnessed perceived threats to Israel’s Jewish identity after ethnic unrest last year and the subsequent inclusion of Arab lawmakers in the government.

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Saturday, 5 November 2022

US military nuclear chief sounds the alarm about pace of China's nuclear weapons program

The Commander of US Strategic Command, which oversees the US nuclear weapons program, warned that China is developing nuclear weapons much faster than the US and called the issue a "near-term problem," during a speech at a closed event earlier this week.

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Cuomo, Once New York’s No. 1 Democrat, Is Doing Little to Help His Party

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed to financially support like-minded Democrats, but as his party battles to retain power, a promised super PAC has not materialized.

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Puma's outgoing CEO could lead rival Adidas next

Adidas could snap up the boss of crosstown rival Puma to succeed outgoing CEO Kasper Rorsted.

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Security Cameras Make Us Feel Safe, but Are They Worth the Invasion?

Internet cameras like Amazon’s Ring come at a high cost to our privacy.

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Flu and other respiratory virus activity continues to ramp up across the US

Seventeen states, Washington, DC, and New York City, are reporting high or very high respiratory illness activity amid a flu season that's hitting harder and earlier than usual, according to data published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Friday, 4 November 2022

On Uvalde’s Day of the Dead, a Night to Remember

In memory of the 21 victims of a deadly school shooting, a night of candles, music and poignant mementos was a chance to set grieving aside and celebrate the short lives lost.

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'It's taking longer than I thought': Why some jobs seekers can't find work

Demand for workers is still strong but some Americans are finding it difficult to find a job. CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich reports on the state of the labor market.

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We Can Expect to See a Lot of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jim Jordan if Republicans Take the House

A G.O.P. House majority in 2023 is shaping up to be combative to an alarming degree.

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NYC Buildings Chief Resigns as Prosecutors Examine Gambling Ties

Eric Ulrich, a former city councilman under investigation from Manhattan prosecutors, resigned on Thursday from his post as commissioner of the city’s Buildings Department.

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How to love a country with a complicated history

Decades before George Takei became Mr. Sulu on the original "Star Trek" series, he was imprisoned for a crime he never committed.

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Battle over House seat in California is a wake-up call about the importance of Asian American voters

A version of this story appeared in CNN's Race Deconstructed newsletter. To get it in your inbox every week, sign up for free here.

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Thursday, 3 November 2022

Excessive alcohol use is a leading cause of US preventable deaths. Here's what experts want us to do

A beer, glass of wine or cocktail may feel so common place that you don't even think about pouring another, but a new study suggested it may be important for everyone to be mindful of their alcohol use.

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The biggest transgender survey in the US is underway. Here's why it's important

Federal surveys like the US Census are gradually taking their transgender respondents into account. But they rarely ask specific questions unique to trans life: Have they been denied access to reproductive health care? Is their life better than it was before they came out as trans?

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Opinion: Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's split is a lesson in American marriage

You've probably heard by now that legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen are getting a divorce. Already, the media speculation machine is in full force, and everyone wants a reason.

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How to Get Better Rest, According to a Sleep Expert

In a new book, a sleep scientist offers tips for better rest — without reaching for a pill.

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Analysis: Why Donald Trump is still fighting to keep his tax returns hidden

Former President Donald Trump is fighting to keep the Internal Revenue Service from turning his tax returns over to a Democratic-led House committee. In today's episode of The Point, CNN's Chris Cillizza explains what Trump may want to keep from public view.

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Man suspected of shooting 2 Newark police officers is in custody, sources say

A man suspected of shooting two Newark, New Jersey, police officers on Tuesday is in police custody, according to two law enforcement sources with knowledge of the investigation.

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Wednesday, 2 November 2022

I Wish the Jury Had Not Sentenced My Family’s Killer to Death

How a killer’s death sentence can bring new pain to families of victims.

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Takeoff, of Atlanta Rap Trio Migos, Said to Be Shot Dead at 28


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CNN to host town hall with former Vice President Mike Pence

Former Vice President Mike Pence is set to participate in a CNN town hall just eight days after the midterm elections on Wednesday, November 16.

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The Instant Legend of Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s anarchic style has taken Italian soccer by storm, transforming Napoli into a title contender. More important, he has made soccer fun again.

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Border patrol fires pepper ball projectiles at Venezuelan protesters

New video shows US Border Patrol agents firing pepper ball projectiles at a group of Venezuelan migrants -- trying to push them back from Texas to Mexico. The ACLU and a Texas civil rights group issued statements condemning the action. CNN correspondent Rosa Flores has more.

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Tuesday, 1 November 2022

Opinion: Make Halloween evil again

There's a time and a place for empathy. On a plane with a screaming baby, when a sick colleague leaves work early and when friends blithely announce plans for a destination wedding, a little empathy can go a long way. As I recently discovered, however, there is one occasion from which empathy should be banished forever: Halloween.

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Fragile, Delicate, Free: Glimpses of Circus Life, at Sea

A photographer embedded with the Sea Clown Sailing Circus on the troupe’s journeys through the Mediterranean. Here’s what he saw.

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Instagram goes down for some users

Thousands of Instagram users reported issues with accessing the platform on Monday morning.

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Ex-Officer Will Stand Trial in Fatal Shooting of Black Man in Michigan

A judge said there was probable cause for Christopher Schurr to be tried for second-degree murder in the killing of Patrick Lyoya, an unarmed Black man, during a traffic stop in April.

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Young People on TikTok Are Self-Diagnosing

While social media can help people feel less alone, using it to evaluate symptoms has several downsides.

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The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on. ...