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Body of Reuters Photographer Was Mutilated in Taliban Custody, Officials Say

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The body of Danish Siddiqui, a Pulitzer Prize winner killed in Afghanistan, was unrecognizable when it was brought to a Kandahar hospital, one official said. By Mujib Mashal from NYT World https://ift.tt/3lffmBX via IFTTT

Who Are the Unvaccinated in America? There’s No One Answer.

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One segment of people who have avoided shots is vehemently opposed to the idea. But there is a second group, surveys suggest, that is still deciding. By Julie Bosman, Jan Hoffman, Margot Sanger-Katz and Tim Arango from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2VoJmAF via IFTTT

Already Distorting Jan. 6, G.O.P. Now Concocts Entire Counternarrative

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In the Republicans’ disinformation campaign, the arrested Capitol rioters are political prisoners and Speaker Nancy Pelosi is to blame for the attack. By Lisa Lerer and Nicholas Fandos from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Vck0pE via IFTTT

More than 200 staff members at 2 San Francisco hospitals have tested positive, most in breakthrough Delta infections.

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Vaccinations warded off severe Covid for most of the workers, who tested positive this month; two required hospitalization. By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3zXEkda via IFTTT

‘It’s Nowhere Near Over’: A Beach Town’s Gust of Freedom, Then a U-turn

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Provincetown, Mass., the quirky community at the tip of Cape Cod, thought it was safe to return to prepandemic partying. It wasn’t. By Ellen Barry and Beth Treffeisen from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WHBc75 via IFTTT

2 Dead in Random Shooting at ‘Purge’ Movie, Officials Say

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Anthony Barajas, who was popular on TikTok, and Rylee Goodrich were each shot in the head at a theater in Corona, Calif., in what the district attorney said was an unprovoked attack. By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xfQz3g via IFTTT

Stranded Killer Whale Survives With Help of Good Samaritans

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Rescuers and wildlife officials kept it cool and wet while waiting for a rising tide. The orca returned to sea about six hours after it was spotted on the rugged shores of an Alaskan island. By Alyssa Lukpat and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3fgutHC via IFTTT

Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica wins the 100-meter dash.

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Thompson-Herah, the defending gold medalist in the event, finished in 10.61 seconds. By Scott Cacciola from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3rICGcJ via IFTTT

Olympics’ First Openly Transgender Woman Stokes Debate on Fairness

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Laurel Hubbard, a 43-year-old weight lifter from New Zealand, will compete on Monday, as some question her right to be at the Games. By Tariq Panja and Ken Belson from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3rISFYh via IFTTT

A Plant That ‘Cannot Die’ Reveals Its Genetic Secrets

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Events in the genome of Welwitschia have given it the ability to survive in an unforgiving desert for thousands of years. By Richard Sima from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3igoRPG via IFTTT

Why Do Republicans Hate Cops?

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Turning their backs on the ones who had their backs. By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3xfIzz8 via IFTTT

‘This Isn’t How We’re Supposed to Live’: Residents Flee as Dixie Fire Surges

Thousands have had to leave their homes in what has grown into a grim ritual in wildfire-plagued Northern California. Many are demanding answers from PG&E, the large utility company. By Simon Romero from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3C3aR3E via IFTTT

She just won her third gold medal in Tokyo. Detractors in South Korea are criticizing her haircut.

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Despite An San’s achievements on the international stage, South Korean social media users are attacking her — not for her Olympic performance, but for her short hair. By Yu Young Jin from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3yfSfen via IFTTT

Here’s Who Is Hospitalized for Covid in New York City as Cases Rise

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People with compromised immune systems and the unvaccinated make up a high percentage of patients who end up in the hospital. By Sharon Otterman from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3lhWUJb via IFTTT

More Covid Mysteries

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There’s much to learn about how the virus spreads. By David Leonhardt from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2UWYsxu via IFTTT

Navy Charges Sailor With Arson in Fire That Destroyed Warship

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The sailor, who was a member of the crew when the fire broke out last July, faces a hearing that will determine whether there will be a court-martial. By John Ismay from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3fbFUQP via IFTTT

Simone Biles, struggling with ‘the twisties,’ says she can’t ‘tell up from down.’

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She wrote on Instagram that she “seriously cannot comprehend how to twist.” By Juliet Macur from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3f7sLIz via IFTTT

Remains of Esther Dingley, Missing British Hiker, Are Found

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For months, the authorities and Ms. Dingley’s partner combed the Pyrenees mountains. A DNA test confirmed the identity of remains found near her last known location, a group aiding the search said. By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT World https://ift.tt/3ydW4Rj via IFTTT

Treasury must turn over Trump’s taxes to Congress, the Justice Dept. says.

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The Trump administration had stymied the request, and the committee sued to obtain the documents. The former president could still seek an injunction to stop their release to Congress. By Nicholas Fandos and Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TL3iNF via IFTTT

He Hired 2 Men to Kidnap His Wife. They Ended Up Drowning.

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Lawrence Handley, 53, a business executive from Lafayette, La., pleaded guilty this week to three criminal charges after a plot to kidnap his estranged wife went badly awry. By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3j8n5iN via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic loses in a men’s singles tennis semifinal.

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The loss ended Djokovic’s bid for a Golden Slam — winning the four Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympic gold medal in singles in the same year. By Matthew Futterman from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3f9uvRG via IFTTT

The Little Symbol Triggering Men in South Korea’s Gender War

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Fury over pinched fingers and a sausage is putting women’s rights in danger. By Hawon Jung from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2UVgQqx via IFTTT

Qaddafi’s Son Is Alive. And He Wants to Take Libya Back.

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In his first meeting with a foreign journalist in a decade, Seif al-Islam described his years in captivity — and hinted at a bid for Libya’s presidency. By Robert F. Worth and Jehad Nga from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3zPiTef via IFTTT

Biden Seeks to Revive Vaccine Effort With New Rules and Incentives

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The president said those refusing to get a coronavirus shot should expect inconveniences as long as they decline a vaccine. By Michael D. Shear, Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xerIwH via IFTTT

The Best and Worst Cities to Live Without a Car

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Want to help the environment? Going carless is an excellent start. By Michael Kolomatsky from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/3zMZ8UD via IFTTT

They Spurned the Vaccine. Now They Want You to Know They Regret It.

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People who once rejected the vaccine or simply waited too long are now grappling with the consequences, often in raw, public ways. By Jack Healy from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3l89ieC via IFTTT

Vaccinated People May Spread the Virus, Though Rarely, C.D.C. Reports

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The agency cited an outbreak in Provincetown, Mass., in which most of the infected were immunized. Unpublished C.D.C. documents paint an even more harrowing picture. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2WEoeXG via IFTTT

Trump Pressed Justice Dept. to Declare Election Results Corrupt, Notes Show

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“Leave the rest to me” and to congressional allies, the former president is said to have told top law enforcement officials. By Katie Benner from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37eEVuA via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Diabetes Complications and the Risk of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

Published on: July 30, 2021 at 09:30PM Conditions :   Diabetes Complications;   Cardiovascular Diseases;   Cerebrovascular Disease Intervention :   Other: no intervention Sponsor :   Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/2V3kJcI

Sunisa Lee wins the all-around gold medal.

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Rebeca Andrade of Brazil won the silver while Angelina Melnikova of Russia won the bronze. By Juliet Macur from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2WAC7pN via IFTTT

‘They Thought I Was Dead’: Haitian President’s Widow Recounts Assassination

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Struck by gunfire, Martine Moïse lay bleeding as the assassins who killed her husband ransacked her room. Now, she says, the F.B.I. must find the mastermind behind the attack. By Frances Robles from NYT World https://ift.tt/3ibnJwo via IFTTT

What’s Ripping American Families Apart?

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The U.S. seems to be in the middle of a pervasive psychological decline. By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3j0rnsq via IFTTT

ابن القذافي ما زال حيا ويريد أن يستعيد ليبيا

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في أول مقابلة له مع صحفي، بعد اختفاء دام عشر سنوات، يصف سيف الإسلام القذافي سنواته المأساوية في الأسر ويلمّح الى احتمال الترشح للانتخابات ليصبح الرئيس القادم للبلد. By Robert F. Worth from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3zKUbvu via IFTTT

Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Release

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The star said making the film available on Disney+ at the same time it opened in theaters “dramatically” lowered box office revenue, which could cost her tens of millions of dollars. By Brooks Barnes and Nicole Sperling from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3BV8W0R via IFTTT

C.D.C. Internal Report Calls Delta Variant as Contagious as Chickenpox

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Infections in vaccinated Americans also may be as transmissible as those in unvaccinated people, the document said, and lead more often to severe illness. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3l7NnEp via IFTTT

The Chinese Sports Machine’s Single Goal: The Most Golds, at Any Cost

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China relies on a system that puts tens of thousands of children in government-run training schools. Many of the young athletes are funneled into less prominent sports that Beijing hopes to dominate. By Hannah Beech from NYT World https://ift.tt/3f7eADj via IFTTT

This Ethiopian Road Is a Lifeline for Millions. Now It’s Blocked.

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Aid workers say the Ethiopian government has effectively cut off the lone route into the conflict-torn region of Tigray, leading to a risk of mass starvation. By Declan Walsh from NYT World https://ift.tt/3j3U089 via IFTTT

8.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Alaskan Coast

A tsunami warning was lifted a few hours after the powerful quake was detected. By Derrick Bryson Taylor and Christine Hauser from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3iYnqEy via IFTTT

What if the Unvaccinated Can’t Be Persuaded?

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To reach herd immunity, we need a different approach.  By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2WwS7sW via IFTTT

Fourth Suicide at the Vessel Leads to Calls for Higher Barriers

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A teenager killed himself Thursday afternoon at the tourist attraction, located in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards. By Ashley Wong and Michael Gold from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3BRR470 via IFTTT

Behind the Masks, a Mystery: How Often Do the Vaccinated Spread the Virus?

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The C.D.C.’s new masking advice was based in part on data showing that the virus can thrive in the airways of vaccinated people. The findings are expected on Friday. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3C4I66H via IFTTT

$1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal Scales Senate Hurdle With Bipartisan Vote

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The vote was a breakthrough after weeks of wrangling among White House officials and senators in both parties, clearing the way for action on a top priority for President Biden. By Emily Cochrane and Jim Tankersley from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37as6BL via IFTTT

Pandemic Aid Programs Spur a Record Drop in Poverty

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The most comprehensive study yet of the federal response to the pandemic shows huge but temporary benefits for the poor — and helps frame a larger debate over the role of government. By Jason DeParle from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3BQKayJ via IFTTT

Wearing Masks Indoors Again? Some States Are a Vehement No.

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After the C.D.C. advised masking indoors in areas with high rates of Covid-19, some locales went back under mask mandates. But there was also defiance and hostility. By Patricia Mazzei from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2VfWOqu via IFTTT

Gymnasts like Simone Biles know what the slightest mental lapse can do.

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The history of women’s gymnastics is full of stories of athletes who sustained life-altering injuries after being pressured to compete when they didn’t feel up to it. By Maggie Astor from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3BLHJxD via IFTTT

The Unappreciated Importance of Cats (to Medical Science)

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Researchers who work on the genomes of domestic and wild cats say their DNA holds clues to human as well as feline health. By James Gorman from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3f6RvR9 via IFTTT

There Is No Good Reason You Should Have to Be a Citizen to Vote

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Giving the franchise to noncitizens wouldn't just be fair, it would improve America. By Atossa Araxia Abrahamian from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3iY7l1x via IFTTT

Star Sommelier Is Charged With Setting Outdoor Dining Sheds on Fire

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Caleb Ganzer, a former Food & Wine magazine sommelier of the year and a partner in a well-regarded Manhattan wine bar, is now facing arson charges. By Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3f98qCx via IFTTT

‘Arthur’ Is Ending After 25 Years

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The world’s most popular student aardvark is retiring, at least from the big-hearted series that bears his name. PBS said there may be “additional Arthur content” in the future. By Isabella Grullón Paz from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3zFN4o4 via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Research Study to Look at How Well Cagrilintide Together With Semaglutide Works in People With Type 2 Diabetes

Published on: July 29, 2021 at 09:30PM Condition :   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Interventions :   Drug: Semaglutide 2.4 mg;   Drug: Cagrilintide 2.4 mg;   Drug: Placebo (semaglutide);   Drug: Placebo (cagrilintide) Sponsor :   Novo Nordisk A/S Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/3rGGuuN

New diabetes clinical trial: Efficacy and Safety of Bifidobacterium Quadruple Live Tablets in Patients With T2DM and Constipation

Published on: July 29, 2021 at 09:30PM Condition :   Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Complication Interventions :   Drug: Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Enterococcus and Bacillus Cereus Tablets, Live;   Drug: Siliankang simulating tablets Sponsors :   Peking Union Medical College Hospital;   First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University;   The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University;   Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University;   The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University;   Chinese Academy of Sciences;   Hangzhou Grand Biologic Pharmaceutical, Inc. Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/3lh8YKm

Vaccinated U.S. and E.U. travelers can travel to England and Scotland without quarantining.

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Travelers will still need a negative coronavirus test before entering the country. By Elian Peltier from NYT World https://ift.tt/3zMtbvY via IFTTT

How to Get Things Done When You Don’t Want to Do Anything

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The drive to be your best can be hard to muster right about now. Here are some ways to get your mojo back. By Cameron Walker from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3iZcKFK via IFTTT