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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Review: Still Spelling Trouble

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The Sanderson sisters return, bringing the same spooky humor with some modern twists. By Claire Shaffer from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/q5nPiIh via IFTTT

The Story of ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ Coolio’s Biggest Hit

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The 1995 song changed the rapper’s life, bringing a rush of stardom — along with a new level of success that he was unable to match again. By Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/I6ob7OH via IFTTT

On Florida’s Islands, Scenes of Paradise Lost, Maybe for Good

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On Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island and Pine Island, cherished landmarks and an easygoing existence were obliterated by Hurricane Ian. By Jennifer Reed, Patricia Mazzei and Jack Healy from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kUAe9Eu 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/PEXS1JD via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: CGMIS 48-hour Feasibility Study

Published on: September 30, 2022 at 09:30PM Condition :   Type1diabetes Intervention :   Device: CGMIS (Continuous Glucose Monitoring Infusion Set) Sponsor :   Pacific Diabetes Technologies Recruiting https://ift.tt/3AB9qxr

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Hospitalized After Second Head Hit in Two Games

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Miami’s quarterback left Thursday’s game on a stretcher after his head was slammed to the turf for the second time in five days. The players’ union has asked for an investigation of his team’s handling of the concussion protocol. By Ken Belson from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/DLnQZIJ via IFTTT

Judge Overrules Special Master’s Demands to Trump in Document Review

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The dueling moves by Judge Aileen M. Cannon and a special master she appointed reflected a larger struggle over who should control the rules of the review — and whom those rules would favor. By Charlie Savage and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/H2GDRd9 via IFTTT

Is Matcha Good for You?

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The brightly colored powdered green tea has become popular among health-conscious consumers. Does it have any nutritional benefits? By Annie Sneed from NYT Well https://ift.tt/FwNd4AR via IFTTT

Queen’s Death Certificate Reveals Cause and Time of Death

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Queen Elizabeth died of “old age” at 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 8, the paperwork shows. By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/GV6Oe2K 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/961FDsz via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Patient-centered Goal Setting in the National Diabetes Prevention Program

Published on: September 29, 2022 at 09:30PM Condition :   PreDiabetes Interventions :   Behavioral: NDPP-Flex;   Behavioral: NDPP Sponsors :   Denver Health and Hospital Authority;   University of Colorado, Denver Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/usMV19Q

Hilaree Nelson, 49, Top Ski Mountaineer, Is Dead in Nepal Avalanche

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The first woman to lead a global team of adventurers, she made dozens of first descents from peaks around the world. Her body was found on Wednesday. By John Branch from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/28/sports/hilaree-nelson-dead.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT

‘Where’s Jackie?’ Biden Asks if Deceased Lawmaker Is at White House Event

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President Biden apparently forgot that Representative Jackie Walorski, Republican of Indiana, had died in August. By Michael D. Shear from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WSrOgws via IFTTT

Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Cognitive Decline in Key Study

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Biogen and Eisai reported the finding from a large late-stage clinical trial of lecanemab, a drug they are developing. By Rebecca Robbins and Pam Belluck from NYT Business https://ift.tt/NonQV3m via IFTTT

‘Giant Backfire’: Trump’s Demand for Special Master Is Looking Like a Mistake

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The former president failed to derail the criminal investigation into his hoarding of sensitive documents and is stuck paying for a costly process that threatens to undermine his public claims. By Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kU8Cmuq via IFTTT

MacKenzie Scott, Billionaire Philanthropist, Files for Divorce

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Less than two years after announcing the marriage and their intent to give money away together, Ms. Scott has parted ways with her second husband, a teacher. By Nicholas Kulish, Rebecca R. Ruiz and Karen Weise from NYT Business https://ift.tt/RByToJQ via IFTTT

Should I Let My Brother Know That He Was Adopted?

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The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what to do when important truths are withheld from a family’s history. By Kwame Anthony Appiah from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/ohmUw2N via IFTTT

How long should I wait to get a bivalent booster if I recently had a shot or contracted Covid?

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You are allowed to get the shot two months after a previous dose, but some experts suggest waiting a little longer. By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/1NX4pKu 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/2Hvy4sY via IFTTT

The Dollar Is Strong. That Is Good for the U.S. but Bad for the World.

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The Federal Reserve may have no choice but to wage a relentless inflation fight, but countries rich and poor are feeling the pain of plunging currencies. By Patricia Cohen from NYT Business https://ift.tt/GSl5XRZ 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/m8ATsUP via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Galactose - the Ideal Carbohydrate Supplement for Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes

Published on: September 27, 2022 at 09:30PM Conditions :   Type1diabetes;   Hypoglycemia;   Hyperglycemia Intervention :   Other: 1-hour cycling Sponsor :   University of Aarhus Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/kncvmRQ

Video Shows When Train Hit Patrol Car With Woman Handcuffed Inside

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The crash took place after a Sept. 16 arrest near Platteville, Colo. The 20-year-old woman was being treated for serious injuries at an area hospital, according to the authorities. By McKenna Oxenden from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dlTtaWw via IFTTT

Live Updates: Ian Makes Landfall in Cuba As Powerful Category 3 Hurricane

Forecasters predicted it would then head to Florida’s west coast, where authorities had started canceling flights and ordering some evacuations. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kSroBag via IFTTT

Hurricane Ian Bears Down on Cuba, as Florida Prepares

Cuba was bracing for life-threatening storm surge and evacuations in some western provinces. Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, issued an evacuation order for low-lying areas. By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/r3cy6pO via IFTTT

Apple Shot an Oscar Contender Starring Will Smith. That Was Before the Slap.

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The Civil War drama “Emancipation” finished filming early this year. Now, Apple faces a quandary on what to do with the movie. By Nicole Sperling from NYT Business https://ift.tt/mYD3La9 via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: QBSafe: a Randomized Trial of a Novel Intervention to Improve Care for People Living With Type 2 Diabetes.

Published on: September 26, 2022 at 09:30PM Conditions :   Type2Diabetes;   Diabetes Intervention :   Behavioral: QBSafe Sponsors :   Yale University;   National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/ZG2m1MO

At Least 13 Killed in School Shooting in Russia, Including Children

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An unidentified gunman entered a school in the city of Izhevsk, killing six adults and seven children, according to federal investigators. By Valerie Hopkins from NYT World https://ift.tt/qC2UE6d 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/gm6x8Ly via IFTTT

Russia Begins Mobilizing Ukrainians to Fight Against Their Own Country

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Panic and fear flooded the occupied territories as Russian forces rounded up men to fight and forced residents to vote in a staged referendum on joining Russia, Ukrainian officials and rights groups said. By Marc Santora from NYT World https://ift.tt/pwtZPln via IFTTT

U.S. Warns Russia of ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ if It Uses Nuclear Weapons

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The comments by the national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, illustrate how quickly the rhetoric has intensified as Russia has faltered on the battlefield in recent months. By David E. Sanger and Jim Tankersley from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nXGqLx6 via IFTTT

Jim Post, Known for a Memorably ‘Groovy’ Hit Song, Dies at 82

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He and his wife, Cathy Conn, had a Top 10 single with “Reach Out of the Darkness” as Friend & Lover in 1968. It’s still played today, but it was their only hit. By Richard Sandomir from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/sBrKvhk via IFTTT

Solo Soulless Saboteurs

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Putin and Trump, dragging the world down with them. By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/iyBZ0vm via IFTTT

LinkedIn Ran Social Experiments on 20 Million Users Over Five Years

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A study that looked back at those tests found that relatively weak social connections were more helpful in finding jobs than stronger social ties. By Natasha Singer from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Gx2tHW3 via IFTTT

Elton John, a Favorite of Trump, Performs at the Biden White House

The British pop superstar, who had avoided performing for President Biden’s predecessor, was also presented with the National Humanities Medal. By Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eR4roLB via IFTTT

Arizona Judge Reinstates Strict Abortion Ban From 1864

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A 15-week abortion ban passed this year will take effect on Saturday. But the attorney general has argued that the near-total ban from the 19th century should take precedence. By Eliza Fawcett from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EJ6X32Q via IFTTT

With His 700th Homer, Albert Pujols Gives Us One Last Surprise

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A farewell tour turned into a showcase for Pujols, the veteran Cardinals slugger, as he joined the most exclusive of home run clubs long after many had written him off. By Tyler Kepner from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/WB9DZCf via IFTTT

‘Sobering’ Study Shows Challenges of Egg Freezing

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Data from a fertility center showed many women did not get pregnant because of the age at which they froze their eggs and because they did not preserve enough of them. By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Gbhvlaj via IFTTT

40 TV Shows to Watch This Fall

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Noteworthy premieres include new seasons of buzzy hits (“Abbott Elementary,” “The Handmaid’s Tale”), reboots and revivals (“Quantum Leap,” “Willow”) and more. By Mike Hale from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/TL3C1Qh via IFTTT

Tropical Storm Ian Could Hit Florida as a Major Hurricane

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Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida declared a state of emergency for the entire state ahead of the storm, which is expected to strengthen and could develop into a Category 3 hurricane by next week. By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PsenX9b via IFTTT

Spain Women’s Soccer Stars Refuse to Play in Dispute Over Coach

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Spain’s federation rejected the players’ demand to fire the coach, Jorge Vilda, and said the players must apologize as a condition of their return to the team. By Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/T6U9dLY via IFTTT

As Russian Losses Mount in Ukraine, Putin Gets More Involved in War Strategy

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The Russian president has rejected requests from commanders in the field that they be allowed to retreat from Kherson, a vital city in Ukraine’s south. By Julian E. Barnes, Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Michael Schwirtz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/uqyZs21 via IFTTT

The Pastors Being Driven Out by Trumpism

Why some evangelical pastors in the U.S. are quitting in large numbers. By Michael Barbaro, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Stella Tan, Lynsea Garrison, Rachelle Bonja, Michael Benoist, Patricia Willens, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/IwCxMQ1 via IFTTT

Ryan Grantham of ‘Riverdale’ Sentenced to Life for Mother’s Murder

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Grantham, who also appeared in the film “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” had pleaded guilty earlier this year. He will be eligible for parole after 14 years. By Matt Stevens from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/lhCr8d4 via IFTTT

Lorne Michaels Discusses the ‘Year of Reinvention’ Coming to ‘S.N.L.’

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The “Saturday Night Live” creator explains how the show is handling one of its biggest cast turnovers in decades and why he has no plans to retire. By Dave Itzkoff from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/5xXK3dC via IFTTT

Ukraine War Comes Home to Russians as Putin Imposes Draft

As Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” enters a new chapter, Russians are being plucked from villages around the country for training and military service. By Anton Troianovski, Valerie Hopkins, Ivan Nechepurenko and Alina Lobzina from NYT World https://ift.tt/TehotDc via IFTTT

Celtics Coach Ime Udoka Suspended for 2022-23 Season

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The team said Udoka violated unspecified team policies. He led Boston to the N.B.A. finals last season, his first as a head coach. By Scott Cacciola from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/4spgOF9 via IFTTT

Jury Rules Against Project Veritas in Lawsuit

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The conservative group was found to have violated wiretapping laws and fraudulently misrepresented itself to a Democratic consulting firm, to which it was ordered to pay $120,000. By Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9E1eZlV via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: A Study Called SMART-Finder to Look for People With Increased Amounts of Albumin in the Urine (UACR Level) in a Group of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Published on: September 23, 2022 at 09:30PM Conditions :   Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus;   Chronic Kidney Disease Interventions :   Drug: Finerenone (Kerendia, BAY94-8862);   Drug: Type 2 DM drugs Sponsor :   Bayer Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/xoHaQcw

New diabetes clinical trial: Effects of Tirzepatide and Insulin Glargine on Glucolipid Metabolism and Brain Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Published on: September 23, 2022 at 09:30PM Condition :   Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Interventions :   Drug: Tirzepatide;   Drug: Insulin Glargine Sponsor :   Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University Recruiting https://ift.tt/J24ajDC

Spelling Bee Forum

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Hilary Mantel, Prize-Winning Author of Historical Fiction, Dies at 70

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The two-time Booker Prize-winning author was known for “Wolf Hall” and two other novels based on the life of Thomas Cromwell. By Alex Marshall from NYT Books https://ift.tt/tXa5RLG via IFTTT

As Trump’s Legal Woes Mount, So Do Financial Pressures on Him

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The lawsuit filed by New York’s attorney general is the latest indication of how an array of investigations is affecting the former president’s business and personal wealth. By Maggie Haberman, Ben Protess, Matthew Goldstein and Eric Lipton from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5pwrjDf via IFTTT

Europe’s Shrinking Waterways Reveal Treasures, and Experts Are Worried

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Drought combined with extreme heat this summer have painted a dramatic picture of Europe’s drying rivers and reservoirs. By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT World https://ift.tt/yedgXif via IFTTT

How Much Water Do You Actually Need?

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Here’s how to know when you truly need to hydrate. By Christie Aschwanden from NYT Well https://ift.tt/87IRHFG via IFTTT

Tropical Storm Gaston Approaches the Azores

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A warning was in effect for parts of the archipelago, west of mainland Portugal in the North Atlantic. By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/GTsxOuh via IFTTT