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Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89

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She was among the first Black women to have a leading role in a TV series. She later worked with NASA to recruit minorities for the space program. By Bruce Weber from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/kdCueIJ via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By New York Times Games from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/4jF6cJG via IFTTT

Prince Charles’s Charity Accepted Millions From Family of Osama bin Laden

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Clarence House confirmed that the terrorist’s brothers donated money to the royal charity, but denied reports that the prince had personally brokered the deal or made the decision to accept it. By Stephen Castle from NYT World https://ift.tt/mVZwijA via IFTTT

‘We Keep Getting Hit’: Flooded Kentucky Grows Weary After Another Natural Disaster

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A series of catastrophes has struck communities that were already struggling, raising fears that rebuilding will be arduous and require substantial outside help. By Tricia Fulks Kelley, Rick Rojas and Campbell Robertson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eNJPrhp via IFTTT

How Did a Two-Time Killer Get Out to Be Charged Again at Age 83?

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Marceline Harvey is accused of dismembering a woman in Brooklyn. Her life was defined by a tormented relationship with women and herself — and a simmering anger. By Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Ali Watkins from NYT New York https://ift.tt/58CdZmE via IFTTT

Is Pilates as Good as Everyone Says?

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The strength and flexibility workout is having a moment. What can — and can’t — it do for us? By Danielle Friedman from NYT Well https://ift.tt/WwyrxCf via IFTTT

Retail’s ‘Dark Side’: As Inventory Piles Up, Liquidation Warehouses Are Busy

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Consumers are buying fewer discretionary goods and returning more. To clear their shelves, retailers are selling to liquidators at steep discounts. By Michael Corkery and George Etheredge from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Zgx5bIu via IFTTT

Europe’s Race to Secure New Energy Sources Is on a Knife’s Edge

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A long-term switch to more renewable sources has been overtaken by a short-term scramble to stave off a crisis. By Stanley Reed from NYT Business https://ift.tt/M97KoDx via IFTTT

America Has a Problem and Beyoncé Ain’t It

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On “Renaissance,” the pop star’s seventh solo album, she finds escape, rebirth, community, pleasure and control in decades of dance music steeped in Black queer bravado. By Wesley Morris from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Mgfr906 via IFTTT

Breaking Agreement to Use a Condom Is a Sex Crime, Canada High Court Rules

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The Supreme Court ruling is one of the strictest in a recent spate of measures addressing deceptive condom use, as courts try to define consent. By Catherine Porter from NYT World https://ift.tt/3BV6j98 via IFTTT

Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It.

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Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting. By Christina Caron from NYT Well https://ift.tt/ul4zx9p via IFTTT

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Closes on Broadway as Creators Spar With Rudin

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The hit play, closed since January, was expected to reopen on Broadway this fall. By Michael Paulson from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/632vSZy via IFTTT

Exxon and Chevron Report Record Profits on High Oil and Gas Prices

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The energy industry’s windfall followed a spike in prices, resulting mostly from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the global economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic. By Isabella Simonetti from NYT Business https://ift.tt/WQz01Ap via IFTTT

Three Pressing Questions About Monkeypox: Spread, Vaccination, Treatment

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Containing the outbreak, scientists say, will depend on better understanding the virus’s transmission and how well available tools work. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/fUldgY1 via IFTTT

The Dog Lawyer Doesn’t Care That You Hate Him

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In defending dogs at all costs, Richard Rosenthal has made a lot of enemies. But his animal clients owe him their lives. By Hope Corrigan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/21fk0Rz via IFTTT

The Country That Wants to ‘Be Average’ vs. Jeff Bezos and His $500 Million Yacht

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Why did Rotterdam stand between one of the world’s richest men and his boat? The furious response is rooted in Dutch values. By David Segal from NYT Business https://ift.tt/fLsYMSq via IFTTT

Watching Trump Play Golf: Decent Drives, Skipped Putts, Lots of Sweat

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The former president’s barge-ahead style and whim for scooping up shots too hard to make wouldn’t fly on the LIV Golf series, which his Bedminster club is hosting this weekend. By Bill Pennington from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/kQ03C2D via IFTTT

Which City Is Most Expensive for Renters? You Might Be Surprised.

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With a spate of new luxury developments luring tenants from across the Hudson River, Jersey City has made itself the priciest city in the nation. By Stefanos Chen from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/bnqCtcu via IFTTT

‘It’s Scary’: Gay Men Confront a Health Crisis With Echoes of the Past

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Monkeypox has sparked frustration and anxiety among gay and bisexual men in New York, who remember mistakes and discrimination during the early years of the AIDS crisis. By Liam Stack from NYT New York https://ift.tt/kyFIS6Q via IFTTT

Heh-Heh. Huh-Huh. Mike Judge Brings Back ‘Beavis and Butt-Head.’

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Judge, the creator and voice of the malevolent metalheads, explains why he’s reviving his emblematic 1990s cartoon series in 2022. By Dave Itzkoff from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/9bQAPqE via IFTTT

8 Dead as Flash Flooding Swamps Parts of Kentucky

The National Guard was mobilizing to rescue people from homes and rooftops in what Kentucky’s governor said was one of the “most devastating flooding events” in state history. By Jesus Jiménez and April Rubin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iGBdzwm via IFTTT

4,000 Mistreated Beagles Need Homes. These Folks Are Stepping Up.

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The dogs were headed for testing labs and didn’t even have names or know how to play. Volunteers are introducing them to grassy yards and cuddly movie nights for the first time. By April Rubin and Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/J4ZkjEW via IFTTT

He Built a Home to Survive a Civil War. Tragedy Found Him Anyway.

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C. Wesley Morgan once believed that the place he built, which included a 2,000-square-foot bunker, was the safest house in Kentucky. By Campbell Robertson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hLFbWi4 via IFTTT

There Are Holes on the Ocean Floor. Scientists Don’t Know Why.

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Similar openings on the sea floor were first spotted 18 years ago along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Their origins remain unknown. Scientists are asking the public for their thoughts. By Christine Chung from NYT Science https://ift.tt/6P8mOcX via IFTTT

Surprise Deal Would Be Most Ambitious Climate Action Undertaken by U.S.

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The announcement Wednesday of an agreement in the Senate almost instantly reset the role of the United States in the global effort to fight climate change. By Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/e1Slndt via IFTTT

JetBlue and Spirit announce plan to merge, creating fifth-largest U.S. airline.

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The deal, which values Spirit at $3.8 billion, was announced a day after Frontier’s bid for Spirit fell apart. It is likely to face antitrust scrutiny. By Niraj Chokshi from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/28/business/jetblue-spirit-merger.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

Study Finds Another Condition That Vitamin D Pills Do Not Help

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The vitamin pills do not prevent bone fractures in most people or protect against many other diseases, adding to questions about medical guidance many now take for granted. By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Js1WuTd via IFTTT

Potentially Deadly Bacteria Detected in U.S. Soil for First Time

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The bacteria, Burkholderia pseudomallei, was found along the Gulf Coast region of Southern Mississippi. Previously, it had been detected in parts of Asia and Australia. By McKenna Oxenden from NYT Health https://ift.tt/91zZ0df via IFTTT

B.J. Novak Went to Texas Looking for ‘Vengeance’ and Found America

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The first film from a former star of “The Office” is a dark comedy about life in a nation that’s not as divided as we might think. By Dave Itzkoff from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/PBJr3uE via IFTTT

Joni Mitchell Reclaims Her Voice at Newport

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The singer-songwriter’s surprise return to the stage at the folk festival she first played in 1967 was an act of bravery, joy and reinterpretation. By Lindsay Zoladz from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/yp9lria via IFTTT

Do Eye Creams Actually Work for Wrinkles?

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Look for a few key ingredients in skin care products if you want to deal with wrinkles — but no product will keep your face crease-free. By Annie Sneed from NYT Well https://ift.tt/6i0h28K via IFTTT

On My 100th Birthday, Reflections on Archie Bunker and Donald Trump

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The Emmy-winning TV producer Norman Lear considers his first century and his hopes for the next century. By Norman Lear from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/bw8OPTe via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By New York Times Games from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/xGkRht4 via IFTTT

The Choco Taco, Ice Cream Snack of American Summers, Is Discontinued

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A fixture of ice cream trucks and convenience stores is no more after Klondike said it would focus on other products. By Daniel Victor from NYT Business https://ift.tt/zA4c2yB via IFTTT

Editors’ Note

An obituary of the actor Tony Dow was published in error. The Times based the confirmation of his death on a Facebook post by his representatives, which proved erroneous and has since been deleted. By Unknown Author from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/1cwSMXx via IFTTT

The Dystopian Myths of Red America

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The Big Lie about the election is embedded in an even bigger lie. By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/jRtdorn via IFTTT

‘Kind of Wild/Creative’: Emails Shed Light on Trump Fake Electors Plan

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Previously undisclosed communications among Trump campaign aides and outside advisers provide new insight into their efforts to overturn the election in the weeks leading to Jan. 6. By Maggie Haberman and Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/o18dgvS via IFTTT

As Jan. 6 Panel’s Evidence Piled Up, Conservative Media Doubled Down

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Many of Donald J. Trump’s allies in the media believe the reports about violence and criminal conduct committed by Trump supporters have been exaggerated. By Jeremy W. Peters from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Ilz1oSU via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Low-Calorie Diets on Type 2 Diabetes Remission

Published on: July 25, 2022 at 09:30PM Conditions :   Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus;   Obesity;   Overweight Interventions :   Other: Formula diet;   Other: Food-based diet Sponsors :   Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine;   Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/2Nr3k9e

New diabetes clinical trial: Acetazolamide in Persons With Type 1 Diabetes

Published on: July 25, 2022 at 09:30PM Condition :   Type 1 Diabetes Intervention :   Drug: Acetazolamide Sponsors :   University of California, San Diego;   JDRF;   The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/V6P8TDt

Last Stand at Azovstal: Inside the Siege That Shaped the Ukraine War

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For 80 days, at a sprawling steelworks, a relentless Russian assault met unyielding Ukrainian resistance. This is how it was for those who fought, and for those trapped beneath the battlefield. By Michael Schwirtz from NYT World https://ift.tt/AQ7hGSb via IFTTT

After Recent Turmoil, the Race for Texas Governor Is Tightening

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A series of tragedies and challenges have soured the mood of Texans and made the governor’s race perhaps the most competitive since the 1990s. By J. David Goodman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5Fkdag0 via IFTTT

Triple-Digit Temperatures Break Records in the Northeast

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Daily record highs were set in cities along the East Coast, including Boston and Newark, which was on its fifth day of triple-digit temperatures. By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2i0Wgfh via IFTTT

Wait Begins for Falling 23-Ton Rocket Booster After China Space Station Launch

China successfully docked a new lab module to its space station. But no one knows where debris will land from the rocket stage that sent it to orbit. By Kenneth Chang and Jane Perlez from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2uNetMS via IFTTT

Mississippi Fires Lawyer Trying to Recoup Misused Welfare Funds

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The lawyer had issued a subpoena that could reveal details about the involvement of a former governor and a football star in the scandal. By Richard Fausset and Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KQ9M1pE via IFTTT

After Roe, Pregnant Women With Cancer Diagnoses May Face Wrenching Choices

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Urgent questions arise about how care of pregnant women with cancer will change in states where women are unable to terminate pregnancies By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/hFIWKpg via IFTTT

Conductor Dies After Collapsing During Performance in Munich

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Stefan Soltesz was in the middle of Richard Strauss’s “The Silent Woman” when he fell from his podium shortly before the end of the first act. By A.J. Goldmann from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/0EUHISi via IFTTT

Is Pilates as Good as Everyone Says?

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The strength and flexibility workout is having a moment. What can — and can’t — it do for us? By Danielle Friedman from NYT Well https://ift.tt/yvGj6cB via IFTTT

Vibrators, Weed, Plants: What Can You Take on a Plane?

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Can you bring safety pins in your carry-on? What about a pool cue? Or how about a snow globe? The answers to those questions, in order, are yes, no and it’s complicated. By Kasia Pilat from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/AJ589ar via IFTTT

Rare Case of Polio Prompts Alarm and an Urgent Investigation in New York

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Health officials in Rockland County offered pop-up polio vaccinations and urged the public to get shots as they investigated whether the disease had spread to others. By Jesse McKinley and Nate Schweber from NYT New York https://ift.tt/78PHSmk via IFTTT

See How Far Water Levels in Lake Mead Have Fallen

New satellite images of the reservoir, a critical source of water for 25 million people, reveal dangerously low water levels. By Winston Choi-Schagrin from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/YrH5ICt via IFTTT

How to Get Vaccinated, Tested and Treated for Monkeypox

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A guide to finding the medical care you may need during the current outbreak. By Knvul Sheikh from NYT Well https://ift.tt/sZjXrvN via IFTTT