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Why Does Coffee Make Me Poop?

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It’s not clear why coffee can stimulate a bowel movement, but the speed of this effect suggests it’s mediated by the brain. By Alice Callahan from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3xEUs3C via IFTTT

Dr. Oz Says He’s Running for Senate in Pennsylvania

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is running as a Republican for an open Senate seat, described his frustration with the “arrogant, closed-minded people in charge” who shut schools and businesses during the pandemic. By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31dmfvF via IFTTT

Meadows Agrees to Cooperate in Capitol Attack Investigation

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President Donald J. Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has turned over documents and agreed to be deposed in the House’s inquiry into the Jan. 6 attack. By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31hocXP via IFTTT

Josh Duggar of ‘19 Kids and Counting’ Goes on Trial in Child Pornography Case

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Prosecutors say Mr. Duggar used the internet to download explicit material showing the sexual abuse of children. He faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted. By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3rpUfAc via IFTTT

Nation’s First Supervised Drug-Injection Sites Open in New York

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During the first official day in operation at the two Manhattan facilities, trained staff reversed two overdoses, officials said. By Jeffery C. Mays and Andy Newman from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3cZca8m via IFTTT

Alice Sebold Apologizes to Man Wrongly Convicted of Raping Her

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Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after the author identified him as her attacker in an assault she described in her memoir “Lucky.” By Alexandra Alter and Karen Zraick from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3D43xnD via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3FQItCO via IFTTT

The 10 Best Books of 2021

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Editors at The Times Book Review choose the best fiction and nonfiction titles this year. By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/32NprPx via IFTTT

With Scant Information on Omicron, Biden Turned to Travel Ban to Buy Time

“Here’s what it does: It gives us time,” President Biden said of the flight restrictions. He called the new variant a cause for concern, not panic. By Michael D. Shear and Sheryl Stolberg from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3peYV96 via IFTTT

Farm Housing Mennonite Boys Engaged in Human Trafficking, Lawsuit Says

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In a federal lawsuit against the Eastern Pennsylvania Mennonite Church, two plaintiffs said they were deprived of food and restrained with zip ties at a forced-labor farm. By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3D4IC3J via IFTTT

4 takeaways from the first day of Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial.

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In the coming weeks, jurors are expected to hear testimony from four women whom prosecutors say Jeffrey Epstein exploited for sex with Ms. Maxwell’s help. By Colin Moynihan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3pifNfs via IFTTT

CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo After New Details on Help He Gave His Brother

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The cable news network’s top-rated anchor was an intimate adviser to Andrew Cuomo in the last 18 months of his governorship. By Michael M. Grynbaum and John Koblin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3o7llcZ via IFTTT

‘Her Heart Was Beating Too’: The Women Who Died After Abortion Bans

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It should not take a high-profile death to expose just how much is at risk when medicine is hamstrung by politics, religion or culture. By Sarah Wildman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/31dICkV via IFTTT

A judge temporarily blocks a vaccine mandate for health workers in 10 states.

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The injunction is another setback for the Biden administration after an appeals court suspended its vaccine mandate for large employers earlier this month. By Giulia Heyward from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ljHBPi via IFTTT

As World Shuts Borders to Stop Omicron, Japan Offers a Cautionary Tale

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Japan, which has been very cautious throughout the pandemic, is again barring all nonresident foreigners. There is an economic and human cost. By Motoko Rich and Hikari Hida from NYT World https://ift.tt/3G0eGr8 via IFTTT

Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Steps Down From C.E.O. Role

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The social media pioneer, whose name has become synonymous with the company, was replaced by Twitter’s chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal. By Kate Conger and Lauren Hirsch from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3d6cnq5 via IFTTT

Chris Cuomo Played Outsize Role in Ex-Gov. Cuomo’s Defense

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Chris Cuomo, the CNN host, participated in strategy discussions and shared a tip on at least one woman who had accused his brother, Andrew Cuomo, of sexual harassment. By Nicholas Fandos, Michael Gold, Grace Ashford and Dana Rubinstein from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3E5QVNT via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3I4AYKa via IFTTT

The Latest on Omicron

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What should you assume about the new variant? By David Leonhardt from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3D2OuKE via IFTTT

Colton Underwood Comes Out and Comes Clean

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The former “Bachelor” star announced he is gay on national TV in April. A new Netflix reality series seeks to share his journey and address the criticism. By Erik Piepenburg from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3D24CfI via IFTTT

In Bill Cosby Case, Supreme Court Is Asked to Toss Ruling That Freed Him

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The prosecutors who brought the 2018 sexual assault case are appealing the decision in June by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that overturned the jury verdict. By Graham Bowley from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3o2ZovK via IFTTT

Japan bans all foreign travelers, and Australia delays its reopening.

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Israel and Morocco have also barred all visitors from overseas, as countries race to respond to the threat of the Omicron variant. By Isabel Kershner from NYT World https://ift.tt/3FUcVfb via IFTTT

As U.S. Hunts for Chinese Spies, University Scientists Warn of Backlash

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A chilling effect has taken hold on American campuses, contributing to an outflow of academic talent that may hurt the United States while benefiting Beijing. By Amy Qin from NYT World https://ift.tt/3I3bKfu via IFTTT

Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control)

If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about? By Charlotte Lieberman from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2FpWtG8 via IFTTT

Years of Delays, Billions in Overruns: The Dismal History of Big Infrastructure

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The nation’s most ambitious engineering projects are mired in postponements and skyrocketing costs. Delivering $1.2 trillion in new infrastructure will be tough. By Ralph Vartabedian from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3CUhkgt via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: The Objective is to Evaluate and Compare the Weight Loss in Patients With DM2 Treated With the Different aGLP1 for the First Time. Secondary Endpoints Are HbA1c Reduction, Changes in Quality of Life and Physical Activity and the Safety of These Drugs.

Published on: November 29, 2021 at 10:30PM Conditions :   Weight Loss;   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2;   Quality of Life;   Safety Issues Intervention :   Drug: GLP-1 receptor agonist Sponsor :   Jose Seijas Amigo Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/31d1P68

In a Nonbinary Pronoun, France Sees a U.S. Attack on the Republic

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When a French dictionary included the gender-nonspecific “iel” for the first time, a virulent reaction erupted over “wokisme” exported from American universities. By Roger Cohen and Léontine Gallois from NYT World https://ift.tt/3cWhklC via IFTTT

Snowstorm Leaves Dozens Stranded in Remote U.K. Pub

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A crowd had gathered on Friday night to listen to Noasis, an Oasis tribute band. On Monday morning, some patrons, band members and staff members were still stuck. By Alyssa Lukpat from NYT World https://ift.tt/3nY9hLi via IFTTT

Scientists are studying whether Omicron leads to severe illness.

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Should the Omicron variant cause severe illness, that will become apparent if there is a significant rise in hospitalizations over the next week or two, one expert said. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3p2xsaI via IFTTT

The W.H.O. skips forward two Greek letters, avoiding a Xi variant.

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Under the World Health Organization’s system, the Omicron variant might have been called Nu or Xi, but only at the risk of ambiguity or diplomatic awkwardness. By Steven Lee Myers from NYT World https://ift.tt/3FX9uUX via IFTTT

Man Survives Flight From Guatemala to Miami in Plane’s Landing Gear

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The 26-year-old man, whose name was not released, was taken into custody by border agents, officials said. By Azi Paybarah from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZC5Ala via IFTTT

Omicron Is Coming. The U.S. Must Act Now.

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South Africa gave the world an early warning. Decisive action on containment and surveillance could help us control it. By Zeynep Tufekci from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3o1QJde via IFTTT

Scientists are studying whether Omicron leads to severe illness.

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Should the Omicron variant cause severe illness, that will become apparent if there is a significant rise in hospitalizations over the next week or two, one expert said. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3rf2VsO via IFTTT

Will the Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.

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A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3nWiVhn via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3xIYnfP via IFTTT

The Disconnect Between Biden’s Popular Policies and His Unpopularity

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Voters often punish a president for pushing an unpopular agenda. But President Biden has been learning that they rarely reward a president for enacting legislation. By Nate Cohn from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3p2KlBD via IFTTT

Virgil Abloh, Barrier-Breaking Designer, Is Dead at 41

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His expansive approach to design inspired comparisons to artists including Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons. For him, clothes were totems of identity. By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3liQfNM via IFTTT

Growing Old in High Style

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A new crop of luxury senior housing is turning retirement into a five-star resort stay. By Steven Kurutz from NYT Style https://ift.tt/30YxpUZ via IFTTT

U.K. confirms two cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

The prime minister reimposed a mask mandate, saying ‘there are many things we just cannot know.’ By Aina J. Khan and Isabella Grullón Paz from NYT World https://ift.tt/3CWsCkk via IFTTT

How Omicron, the New Covid-19 Variant, Got Its Name

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The World Health Organization began naming the variants after Greek letters to avoid public confusion and stigma. By Vimal Patel from NYT World https://ift.tt/32IqErr via IFTTT

As Omicron Variant Circles the Globe, African Nations Face Blame and Bans

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With countries trying to close their doors to the new coronavirus variant, southern African officials note that the West’s hoarding of vaccines helped create their struggle in the first place. By Benjamin Mueller and Declan Walsh from NYT World https://ift.tt/3cSdmdF via IFTTT

In Minneapolis Schools, White Families Are Asked to Help Do the Integrating

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In a citywide overhaul, a beloved Black high school was rezoned to include white students from a richer neighborhood. It has been hard for everyone. By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3FUZa02 via IFTTT

How Austin Became One of the Least Affordable Cities in America

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The capital of Texas has long been an attractive place to call home. But with an average of 180 new residents a day arriving, its popularity has created a brewing housing crisis that is reshaping the city. By Edgar Sandoval from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/313PYHw via IFTTT

This Ocean Invaded Its Neighbor Earlier Than Anyone Thought

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The saltier Atlantic broke through layers of ice and freshwater, contributing to the Arctic’s warming. By Sabrina Imbler from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2Zu0B5P via IFTTT

In a Picture-Postcard New York Town, Racist Incidents Rattle Schools

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When students in Pittsford, a suburb of Rochester, returned to school in the fall, a disturbing video of a white student threatening to kill Black people renewed concerns about racism. By Jesse McKinley from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3xuNk9z via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3r8WXd8 via IFTTT

What Does It Mean to ‘Yassify’ Anything?

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A new Twitter account has amassed a following by sharing highly filtered versions of well-known images. By Shane O’Neill from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3cNJ0Jf via IFTTT

The Novel That Riveted France During Lockdown Arrives in the U.S.

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“The Anomaly,” by Hervé Le Tellier, sold more than a million copies during an anomalous time. Now the genre-bending novel is translated into English. By Roger Cohen from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3oYqyU1 via IFTTT

An 11-Minute Body-Weight Workout With Proven Fitness Benefits

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Five minutes of burpees, jump squats and other calisthenics, alternating with rest, improved aerobic endurance in out-of-shape men and women. By Gretchen Reynolds from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3nFWPw4 via IFTTT

A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes? For One Man, It Seems to Have Worked.

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A new treatment using stem cells that produce insulin has surprised experts and given them hope for the 1.5 million Americans living with the disease. By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3nYIb6S via IFTTT

Slain Woman Had Begged Apartment Complex to Change Locks, Lawsuit Claims

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A New Jersey mother had been granted a temporary restraining order against her husband before he killed her and their two children, according to a suit filed by the woman’s family. By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3nUuANR via IFTTT