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5 Fetuses Removed From Home of Anti-Abortion Activist, Group Says

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The police said they had gone to a home in Washington to investigate a tip about “potential biohazard material” when officers found the fetuses inside. An investigation was continuing. By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/E0y1rKP via IFTTT

Can Home Prices and Interest Rates Soar at the Same Time?

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Rising mortgage rates are supposed to cool house prices. But this time could be different. By Emily Badger and Quoctrung Bui from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/GyRjO1T 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 Gameplay https://ift.tt/4diO7Ye via IFTTT

Why Am I Bloated All the Time?

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And is there anything I can do about it? By Trisha Pasricha from NYT Well https://ift.tt/EJVhSOK via IFTTT

Will Smith Refused to Leave Oscars After Slap, Academy Says

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The film organization revealed that Smith was asked to leave the Academy Awards after slapping Chris Rock, as the comic addressed the incident for the first time at a show in Boston. By Nicole Sperling and Julia Jacobs from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/5HoDyr2 via IFTTT

Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Risk of Covid Hospitalization, Large Study Finds

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“At some point it will become a waste of resources to continue studying an unpromising approach,” one expert said. By Carl Zimmer from NYT Health https://ift.tt/hM2NIgO via IFTTT

Bruce Willis Has Aphasia and Is ‘Stepping Away’ From His Career

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The news of his diagnosis, initially announced by his ex-wife, Demi Moore, prompted an outpouring of support and appreciation for Willis from fans, stars and other notable figures. By Maya Salam from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/SLmKf4N via IFTTT

The Slap Wasn’t the Only Astonishing Thing About the Oscars

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One stretch of the broadcast featured a remarkable convergence of Black celebrities, our critic writes. But in the midst of it all, Will Smith’s victory became a defeat. By Wesley Morris from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/GLNSYmF via IFTTT

Does Moderate Drinking Protect Your Heart? A Genetic Study Offers a New Answer.

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By studying the relationship between gene variants and alcohol consumption, scientists found no real cardiac benefit to drinking, even modestly. By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/aElGIxu 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 Gameplay https://ift.tt/QuZ3fOE via IFTTT

Late Night Tackles the Will Smith ‘Hitch’ Slap

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“It was so shocking,” Jimmy Kimmel said. “The only thing I can really compare it to is when Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ears.” By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/a6CEH0z via IFTTT

Will Smith Owned the Williams Sisters’ Story Onscreen. Then He Stole Their Moment.

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An Oscar night that should have affirmed Serena and Venus’s rise to stardom instead played out in a way they have seen before — triumph tempered by mixed emotions. By Christopher Clarey from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/GhPzadl via IFTTT

No Joke: When Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

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A sampling of the reaction to the slap that was the talk of the Academy Awards. By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/IztCqxm via IFTTT

‘High-Rise Hell’: N.Y.C. Skyscraper’s Elevator Breakdowns Strand Tenants

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A luxury residential building in the financial district with more than 750 apartments has been experiencing lengthy elevator outages since the fall. By Karen Zraick and Ashley Wong from NYT New York https://ift.tt/ADa8bki 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 Gameplay https://ift.tt/25lMPZH via IFTTT

An Onstage Slap Gives the Oscars More Drama Than It Bargained For

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The show strained to offer something for everyone. But it could still create shocking moments. By James Poniewozik from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/SzU57bi via IFTTT

How Joe Manchin Aided Coal, and Earned Millions

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At every step of his political career, Joe Manchin helped a West Virginia power plant that is the sole customer of his private coal business. Along the way, he blocked ambitious climate action. By Christopher Flavelle, Julie Tate and Erin Schaff from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/pNu4Fxa via IFTTT

Federal Judge Finds Trump Most Likely Committed Crimes Over 2020 Election

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“The illegality of the plan was obvious,” the judge wrote in a civil case, referring to the former president’s efforts to persuade Vice President Mike Pence to upend the certification of the Electoral College results. By Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PbkhVZR via IFTTT

The Slap Echoes the Morning After the Oscars, Raising Questions

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards for telling a joke about his wife, it divided Hollywood, sparking denunciations, defenses and debates. By Julia Jacobs, Matt Stevens and Nicole Sperling from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/TCkUjwx via IFTTT

The Best and Worst Moments of the 2022 Oscars

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The night made history, from That Slap to milestone wins by Troy Kotsur and Ariana DeBose, and a rousing performance by Beyoncé. By The New York Times from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/MPtcDgW via IFTTT

Will Smith hits Chris Rock after joke about his wife, Jada.

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The apparently unscripted moment stunned viewers and audiences alike. The telecast was muted and paused in the United States. By Matt Stevens from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/X6xToq3 via IFTTT

2022 Oscar Winners: Complete List

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The complete list of winners for the 94th Academy Awards. By Gabe Cohn from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/CPUZDja 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 Gameplay https://ift.tt/wdLMqtg via IFTTT

Texts Show Ginni Thomas’s Embrace of Conspiracy Theories

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In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, the wife of Justice Clarence Thomas was involved in a range of efforts to keep President Donald J. Trump in power. By Danny Hakim, Jo Becker and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ud06W9S via IFTTT

Hotelier’s Post Barring Native Americans Prompts Outrage in South Dakota

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The comments by Connie Uhre, 76, led to a protest, widespread condemnation by city leaders and a federal civil rights lawsuit. By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SinPjTk via IFTTT

Public Health Catastrophe Looms in Ukraine, Experts Warn

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Even before the war, the country struggled with epidemics of H.I.V., tuberculosis and hepatitis. The conflict threatens to undo decades of progress. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/LbjwCdJ via IFTTT

How Do I Tell My Neighbor to Stop Tending to My Lawn?

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A reader is offended by the gardener next door, whose impulse to use her green thumb has led her to trim other people’s hedges without asking. By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/UArzx72 via IFTTT

Oscars 2022: Troy Kotsur Wins Best Supporting Actor for ‘CODA’

Ariana DeBose won best supporting actress for “West Side Story,” “Encanto” won best animated feature, “Drive My Car” was named best international feature and “Dune” took six Oscars at the 94th Academy Awards. There was a moment of silence for Ukraine. By Unknown Author from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/MUgZK5o via IFTTT

Biden denounces Russian invasion, casting it as part of a decades-long attempt to crush democracies.

Speaking in Warsaw, President Biden described Vladimir V. Putin as a tyrant with “a craving for absolute power and control.” By Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT World https://ift.tt/DBgNZqK 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 Gameplay https://ift.tt/B0bpsah via IFTTT

Despite Encouraging Research, a Male Birth Control Pill Remains Elusive

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A new study found that a birth control pill was 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy in mice. But don’t expect a human version to hit the shelves any time soon. By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/BOs9wQb via IFTTT

N.C.A.A. Men’s Tournament: St. Peter’s Extends Its Magical Run to the Round of 8

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The Peacocks downed Purdue, 67-64, in the round of 16 and became the first No. 15 seed to reach the round of 8. North Carolina knocked off U.C.L.A., and Kansas and Miami also advanced. By Adam Zagoria and Mitch Smith from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/H5NwTmq via IFTTT

Will Getting Botox Now Prevent Future Wrinkles?

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Or are injections just a temporary, addictive fix? By Amelia Nierenberg from NYT Well https://ift.tt/jKqmkJT via IFTTT

Where to Stream ‘The Power of the Dog,’ ‘Belfast’ and More 2022 Oscar Nominees

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Most of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you get a jump on the field. By Scott Tobias from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/WjLNaqH via IFTTT

In Georgia, a Campaign Fueled by Trump’s Revenge Sputters

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The former president held a rally in rural Georgia on Saturday in an attempt to jump-start David Perdue’s campaign to unseat Gov. Brian Kemp. By Maya King from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/oNDhcB3 via IFTTT

How Black Women Saw Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Hearing

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Watching the Supreme Court nominee was a major moment, but her treatment by Republican senators felt all too familiar. “Every Black woman speaks that language,” one woman said. By Patricia Mazzei, Tariro Mzezewa and Jill Cowan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/K2wxE7v via IFTTT

Ginni and Clarence Thomas Have Done Enough Damage

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Trump couldn’t ask for two better friends in his quest to harm American democracy.  By Jesse Wegman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/tx4RS2y 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 Gameplay https://ift.tt/laeM983 via IFTTT

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50

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The band confirmed the death of the hard-hitting, charismatic musician, but no cause was given. By Caryn Ganz and Joe Coscarelli from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/jU7PZ9k via IFTTT

China and Solomon Islands Draft Secret Security Pact, Raising Alarm in the Pacific

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The leaked agreement, if signed, could help the Chinese Navy block shipping routes that played a vital role in World War II. By Damien Cave from NYT World https://ift.tt/6EA3VNt via IFTTT

The Secrets of Lasting Friendships

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Anthropologist Robin Dunbar provides a framework. By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7NAqRbk via IFTTT

Oscars 2022 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?

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In an interesting year with a duel for the top award and some wide-open races, here’s how our expert is marking his ballot. By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/xn2dbKA via IFTTT

The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

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The Supreme Court justice and his wife battled for years for a more conservative America. New reporting shows how far she was willing to go after Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. By Danny Hakim and Jo Becker from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/kVSdRXw via IFTTT

A C.D.C. airport surveillance program found the earliest known U.S. cases of Omicron subvariants.

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The results, which have not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal, suggest that pooled testing of international travelers may be an effective and efficient way to keep tabs on new variants and pathogens By Emily Anthes from NYT Health https://ift.tt/6bm7Chx 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 Gameplay https://ift.tt/fTzHGXt via IFTTT

Call for an Uber, Get a Yellow Taxi

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The ride-hailing giant is teaming up with two taxi technology companies in New York City. By Winnie Hu, Kellen Browning and Karen Zraick from NYT Business https://ift.tt/oFsrB32 via IFTTT

The Power of the Squat

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It’s the one exercise most of us should be doing. But we need to do it right. By Gretchen Reynolds and Brown Bird Design from NYT Well https://ift.tt/BSOvdj6 via IFTTT

Ketanji Brown Jackson Survives a Final Bruising Day of Questions

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Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee pummeled the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court for a second day over her sentencing record on child sex crimes. By Carl Hulse and Jonathan Weisman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UanSKFg via IFTTT

4 Die After Falling From Balcony in Swiss Resort Town

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The police, who are investigating the cause, said the people were most likely members of the same family, including an 8-year-old girl, her parents and aunt. A boy, 15, was in the hospital in critical condition. By Emma Bubola from NYT World https://ift.tt/aLbXq8U via IFTTT

Why a Vogue Cover Created an Uproar Over Kamala Harris

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The vice president-elect is on the cover of the U.S. fashion magazine. Many people were not happy with the result. By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/aSoFp3s via IFTTT