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At Home This New Year’s Eve (Unexpectedly)? Here’s What to Watch.

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In case the Omicron spike has scrapped your plans, these binge watches, live broadcasts and double features will bring the party to you. By Erik Piepenburg from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3HcASiC via IFTTT

Betty White, a TV Fixture for Seven Decades, Is Dead at 99

Among the many highlights of a career that began in 1949 were star turns on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in the 1970s and “Saturday Night Live” in 2010. By Richard Severo and Peter Keepnews from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3EVGZGF via IFTTT

It’s another tough day for air travel, with more than 1,200 U.S. cancellations.

JetBlue and Alaska Airlines are among the hardest hit as weather and the latest coronavirus wave continue to snarl operations. By Niraj Chokshi and Lauren Hirsch from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3FCtRXU via IFTTT

‘And Just Like That’ Episode 5 Recap: Painfully Hip

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This week’s episode was in many ways a reminder of what drew so many fans to the franchise in the first place. By Ali Trachta from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/31ajdZq via IFTTT

Ungerrymandered: Michigan’s Maps, Independently Drawn, Set Up Fair Fight

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A citizen ballot initiative took redistricting out of the hands of partisan legislators. The result: competitive political districts — and an example of how to push back against hyperpartisanship. By Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3exq2r6 via IFTTT

Tiger Bites Arm of Man Reaching Into Enclosure at Florida Zoo, Officials Say

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The man, who worked for a cleaning service, had entered a restricted area at the Naples Zoo, the authorities said. The tiger was shot and killed. By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31dpOCy via IFTTT

I Got to the Bottom of All Those Flight Cancellations

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Some say the airlines. Others say Omicron. By Peter Coy from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3pD26cn via IFTTT

The 10 Best Podcasts of 2021

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Shows about Chippendales, a notorious Hollywood bomb, the search for the perfect pasta shape and the immediate aftermath of 9/11 are among those worthy of your attention. By Reggie Ugwu from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3oa1YA1 via IFTTT

Ghislaine Maxwell Is Found Guilty of Aiding in Epstein’s Sex Abuse

On the fifth full day of deliberations, jurors convicted Ms. Maxwell of five of the six counts against her. She faces the possibility of decades in prison. By Benjamin Weiser, Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Colin Moynihan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/32Os5Vf 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/3sDuNYs via IFTTT

Teen Who Sought New Life Found Death at Hands of the Police, Father Says

The family of Valentina Orellana-Peralta described the terrifying moments before the 14-year-old girl, who had recently moved to Los Angeles from Chile, was killed by a stray bullet fired by a police officer. By Jill Cowan and Giulia Heyward from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33UBR8E via IFTTT

I’m Invited to a Destination Wedding at a Plantation. What Do I Do?

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The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how uncomfortable moments can’t be avoided if our country is going to get out from under four centuries of racism. By Kwame Anthony Appiah from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3z4jUjo via IFTTT

Chile Writes Its Constitution, Confronting Climate Change Head On

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Chile has lots of lithium, which is essential to the world’s transition to green energy. But anger over powerful mining interests, a water crisis and inequality has driven Chile to rethink how it defines itself. By Somini Sengupta and Marcos Zegers from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/3FA5iL3 via IFTTT

Long Before Divorce, Bill Gates Had Reputation for Questionable Behavior

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Melinda French Gates voiced concerns about her husband’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and a harassment claim against his money manager. He also had an affair with an employee. By Emily Flitter and Matthew Goldstein from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3tUf8AZ via IFTTT

There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing

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The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus — and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021. By Adam Grant from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3mXLadD via IFTTT

How Will Americans Eat in 2022? The Food Forecasters Speak.

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They see a new interest in mushrooms, a rethinking of chicken and coffee, a resurgence of 1980s cocktails — and, believe it or not, a return to civility. By Kim Severson from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3z3i02C 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/3FyePTa via IFTTT

A Lavish Tax Dodge for the Ultrawealthy Is Easily Multiplied

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Once aimed at small businesses, a 1990s-era tax break has become a popular way for Silicon Valley founders and investors to avoid taxes on their investment profits. By Jesse Drucker and Maureen Farrell from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3zcposz via IFTTT

Video Shows Chaos and Violence at Scene of Los Angeles Police Shooting

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Body camera and surveillance footage shows a man attacking holiday shoppers before police officers opened fire, killing him and a 14-year-old girl who was in a dressing room. By Jill Cowan and Christine Chung from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3FBNy2b via IFTTT

As Omicron Surges, Officials Shorten Isolation Times for Many Americans

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Hoping to prevent further disruptions to daily life, the C.D.C. reduced the period that certain infected Americans must sequester. By Benjamin Mueller and Isabella Grullón Paz from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3Fz5WZz via IFTTT

Stream These 9 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in January

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The turnover is a little lighter this month for U.S. subscribers, but there are still a bunch of great movies and TV shows worth catching. By Jason Bailey from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/341JaLY via IFTTT

As infections rise, the C.D.C. shortens isolation periods.

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Americans who test positive but show no symptoms after five days can resume activities, the agency said. Several states have reported more infections in the past week than in any other seven-day period. By Benjamin Mueller, Isabella Grullón Paz and Andrew Jacobs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eu8yMj via IFTTT

An I.C.U. Doctor’s Message of Hope Amid Omicron

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We are not where we thought we might be a year ago, but there is still reason for hope. By Daniela J. Lamas from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/341TxPV via IFTTT

How Disgust Explains Everything

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For psychologists who study it, disgust is one of the primal emotions that define — and explain — humanity. By Molly Young from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3sH8PE5 via IFTTT

Flight disruptions continue with thousands more cancellations as Omicron thins airline crews.

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At least 2,600 more flights were canceled globally on Monday, including about 1,000 U.S. flights. By Marc Tracy, Daniel Victor, Adeel Hassan and Ana Ley from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3EDKK3m via IFTTT

Record Beef Prices, but Ranchers Aren’t Cashing In

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“You’re feeding America and going broke doing it”: After years of consolidation, four companies dominate the meatpacking industry, while many ranchers are barely hanging on. By Peter S. Goodman and Erin Schaff from NYT Business https://ift.tt/33TUv0l via IFTTT

A 6th Grader Saves the Lives of Two People on the Same Day

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Davyon Johnson, 11, has been honored for his Dec. 9 interventions but says he doesn’t understand the attention he’s drawn. It was “the right thing to do,” he said. By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3FuCGTr via IFTTT

I Took Ketamine for My Depression. Things Got Pretty Weird.

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I became an elephant, an octopus, a balloon. I grew giant hands. But I couldn’t shake my sadness. By Vanessa Barbara from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3FtYyyv via IFTTT

This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Thinking

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Modern work culture is built on a broken model of the mind. By ‘The Ezra Klein Show’ from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3eDqcxv via IFTTT

A Rogue Climber Running From the Law Was Fleeing His Own Trauma

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A former paratrooper became an “urban explorer,” scaling the tops of bridges and buildings to help ease his PTSD. He now faces criminal charges in several states. By Dave Philipps from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3g69pmN via IFTTT

Answers to Your Questions About Covid Booster Shots and Omicron

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Alarmed by the arrival of the new variant, health officials have called for everyone who is eligible to get a booster shot. By Tara Parker-Pope from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3o4osD6 via IFTTT

Jean-Marc Vallée, Director of ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ Dies at 58

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Known for his naturalistic approach, the Canadian-born filmmaker transformed true stories into acclaimed dramas. By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/32kQBxn via IFTTT

Desmond Tutu, Whose Voice Helped Slay Apartheid, Dies at 90

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The archbishop, a powerful force for nonviolence in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. By Marilyn Berger from NYT World https://ift.tt/3yXYHI7 via IFTTT

1,000 New People Arrive in Texas Every Day. Half Are Newborns.

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A surge in births in Texas comes amid a declining birthrate nationwide. By Edgar Sandoval from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3poCfVf via IFTTT

‘Magic’ Weight-Loss Pills and Covid Cures: Dr. Oz Under the Microscope

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The celebrity physician, a candidate in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for Senate, has a long history of dispensing dubious medical advice on his daytime show and on Fox News. By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3Fw7Yt9 via IFTTT

First They Fought About Masks. Then Over the Soul of the City.

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In Enid, Okla., pandemic politics prompted a fundamental question: What does it mean to be an American? Whose version of the country will prevail? By Sabrina Tavernise from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3FzAA4T via IFTTT

Soccer Star Ordered to Pay $30,000 to Man Who Returned His Dog

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Daniel Sturridge lost his Pomeranian in a 2019 break-in. A man who returned the dog sued for breach of contract after Mr. Sturridge reneged on a promised reward, according to court records. By Eduardo Medina from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3szm3Ct via IFTTT

Wayne Thiebaud, Playful Painter of the Everyday, Dies at 101

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Mr. Thiebaud’s rich and luminous depictions of midcentury Americana separated him from the classic Pop Art of the time. By Michael Kimmelman from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/3JjWiMn via IFTTT

Why Older Women Face Greater Financial Hardship Than Older Men

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In a troubling picture, American women are looking at a rockier road to secure retirement than their male counterparts. By Paula Span from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3pusaX6 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/3JhzsoM via IFTTT

Thousands of flights are canceled as Omicron scrambles air travel.

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The virus, and winter weather, are making flights trickier during a busy season. By Marc Tracy from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3enA4Ll via IFTTT

Last Known Slave Ship Is Remarkably Well Preserved, Researchers Say

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DNA may be extracted from the Clotilda, which was sunk in the Mobile River in Alabama in 1860 after it arrived from West Africa carrying 110 enslaved people, researchers said. By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32Asdat via IFTTT

As Prices Rise, Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers

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A wide-ranging presidential order helped block a railroad merger and tackle supply-chain problems, and it is planting the seeds for bigger actions. By Jim Tankersley and Alan Rappeport from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3enB7Ld via IFTTT

Best Movies of 2021

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Even when a film wasn’t great, filmgoing was. But there were some truly wonderful releases, ranging from music docs and musicals to westerns and the just plain weird. By A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3dqnkD7 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/3HeBV1g via IFTTT

A Dangerous Court Order Against The New York Times

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A troubling ruling that raises First Amendment concerns. By The Editorial Board from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3Er2bUo via IFTTT

We’re Locked Down Again in the Netherlands. Here’s a Warning.

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The failure to vaccinate more people, start a booster campaign earlier and spin up free testing capacity quickly have created a crisis. By Senay Boztas from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3yXVnMZ via IFTTT

The Unbearable Sadness of Your Parents’ Bad Holiday Gifts

These objects haunt us; there’s no returning them, not really. By Tim Kreider from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3EoVGSg via IFTTT

Five Science-Fiction Movies to Stream Now

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This month’s picks include apocalyptic K-pop and a parallel-dimension thriller. By Elisabeth Vincentelli from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3FvRPUI via IFTTT

As Omicron Spreads and Cases Soar, the Unvaccinated Remain Defiant

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To some who are steadfastly opposed to the shot, the evasiveness of the coronavirus has only reaffirmed their stance. By Jack Healy, Noah Weiland and Richard Fausset from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eoGxFU via IFTTT