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‘Breach of the Big Silence’: Protests Stretch China’s Censorship to Its Limits

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Days later, videos of chants and confrontations are still visible on the Chinese internet. It’s a sign of how a groundswell outmatched the world’s best internet control system. By Paul Mozur, Muyi Xiao and John Liu from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2S5xCcL via IFTTT

How to Watch the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center

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The 90th annual celebration will take place on Wednesday and feature performances by Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton and others. By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://ift.tt/aSe8xOs via IFTTT

Christine McVie, Hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac, Is Dead at 79

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As a singer, songwriter and keyboardist, she was a prolific force behind one of the most popular rock bands of the last 50 years. By Jim Farber from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/xYALXmH via IFTTT

Where Does All the Cardboard Come From? I Had to Know.

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Entire forests and enormous factories running 24/7 can barely keep up with demand. This is how the cardboard economy works. By Matthew Shaer from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/g4w90vA via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Obesity Treatment With a Very Low Energy Diet in Mexican Adults

Published on: November 30, 2022 at 10:30PM Conditions :   Obesity;   Weight Loss Interventions :   Other: Intensive lifestyle change program with a very-low-energy diet;   Other: Intensive lifestyle change program with a low-energy diet Sponsor :   Universidad de Sonora Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/unCiNko

Prince and Princess of Wales to Visit Boston as the Royal Family Recasts Itself

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William and Catherine will announce the winners of awards for work on the environment. But their visit is weighted with additional significance. By Remy Tumin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/mjVdOC5 via IFTTT

Will Smith Revisits His ‘Horrific Decision’ on Oscar Night

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The actor, who appeared on “The Daily Show” to promote his new film, “Emancipation,” discussed his infamous slap of Chris Rock with Trevor Noah. “That’s not who I want to be,” Smith said. By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/tQbuOdC via IFTTT

Antiwar Activists Who Flee Russia Find Detention, Not Freedom, in the U.S.

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Thousands of Russians are crossing the U.S. southern border to claim asylum. Many are ending up in immigration prison. “I left Russia for a place just like Russia,” said one. By Miriam Jordan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DwSoFAW via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Exclusive Breastfeeding Improves Puerperal Glucose Metabolism in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Links to Lipids Composition

Published on: November 29, 2022 at 10:30PM Conditions :   Gestational Diabetes;   Breast Feeding;   Lipid Metabolism Disorders Intervention :   Other: observe Sponsor :   Nanjing Medical University Completed https://ift.tt/WhIGvYx

I Refused to Switch Seats on a Plane. Twice. Was I Wrong?

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A reader seeks reassurance after declining to move for parents flying with children. By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/bGZj7yg via IFTTT

The Fans Screamed for Qatar. Their Passion Hid a Secret.

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A heaving mass of flesh and energy has brought life to the host nation’s matches at the World Cup. They are Qatar’s loudest fans, but they’re not from Qatar. By James Montague from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/M4ipV6w via IFTTT

Elon Musk Takes On Apple’s Power, Setting Up a Clash

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In a series of tweets on Monday, Mr. Musk accused Apple of threatening to pull Twitter from its App Store and of trying to censor. By Kate Conger and Tripp Mickle from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/CaEodU9 via IFTTT

Long Stretches of the Mississippi River Have Run Dry. What’s Next?

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There are no new rivers left to tap. We must learn to do more with less. By Laurence C. Smith from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/tvPEbr2 via IFTTT

Small Plane Crashes Into Transmission Tower in Maryland

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Rescuers on Sunday night worked carefully to extricate the two people on board. Photos showed the plane entangled in power lines. By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wKTBREx via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: DBLG1 System With TERUMO MEDISAFE WITH Insulin Pump Trial

Published on: November 28, 2022 at 10:30PM Condition :   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Intervention :   Device: Use of the DBLG1 system Sponsors :   Diabeloop;   Icadom Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/SBEag9r

In Ukraine, Bakhmut Becomes a Bloody Vortex for 2 Militaries

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Even as they have celebrated successes elsewhere, Ukrainian forces in one small eastern city have endured relentless Russian attacks. And the struggle to hold it is only intensifying. By Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Natalia Yermak and Tyler Hicks from NYT World https://ift.tt/NDGrW8i via IFTTT

Meet the Man on a Mission to Expose Sneaky Price Increases

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Edgar Dworsky has become the go-to expert on “shrinkflation,” when products or packaging are manipulated so people get less for their money. By Clare Toeniskoetter from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/h7FZcPN via IFTTT

A Rising Star in the Biden Administration Faces a $100 Billion Test

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Gina Raimondo, the commerce secretary, has made a career of tackling increasingly larger challenges. Could the next one be too big? By Ana Swanson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3iTS1QV via IFTTT

As Gen X and Boomers Age, They Confront Living Alone

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More older Americans are living by themselves than ever before. That shift presents issues on housing, health care and personal finance. By Dana Goldstein and Robert Gebeloff from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RkznEZ3 via IFTTT

Latest on the University of Idaho Killings: What We Know

The gruesome stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students remain unsolved. The police asked the public to continue sending tips. By Mike Baker and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/m81MFKu via IFTTT

The Young Woman Behind a Last Mystery of the Green River Killer

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A mother lost her daughter 40 years ago. Until investigators knocked on her door, she had no idea what had happened. By Leah Worthington from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/JBlQxXo via IFTTT

The 25 Travel Experiences You Must Have

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A pair of internationally minded writers, a chef, an architect and a landscape photographer made a list of the most extraordinary adventures a person should seek out. Here are the results. By Alwa Cooper, Ashlea Halpern, Debra Kamin, Aileen Kwun, Miguel Morales, Dan Piepenbring and Michael Snyder from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/Lz1H2Un via IFTTT

Frustrations Simmer as Saudis Are Blocked From Watching the World Cup

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A curious dispute between a Qatari broadcaster and Saudi media regulators has left millions of Saudis with no way to watch the matches. By Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3KvlGHw via IFTTT

Why Is My Eyelid Twitching?

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And how do I get it to stop? By Christina Caron from NYT Well https://ift.tt/qF647rQ via IFTTT

Balloons, Crowds and Poultry-Shaped Hats: A Thanksgiving Rite Springs Eternal

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The annual Macy’s parade stepped off for the 96th time, its mix of joy and commercialism echoing through the years. By Sarah Maslin Nir from NYT New York https://ift.tt/BpfFKT1 via IFTTT

Walmart Gunman Bought Pistol Hours Before Killing and Left a ‘Death Note’

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The police released a message found on the killer’s phone in which he asked God to “forgive me” for targeting his co-workers on the overnight shift. By J. David Goodman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nLJOuc4 via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Safety and Effectiveness of Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Systems in Physically Active Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Published on: November 24, 2022 at 10:30PM Condition :   Type 1 Diabetes Intervention :   Device: Automated insulin delivery system Sponsors :   Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montreal;   University of Alberta Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/n0p4Fh7

‘We Were a Family’: Victims in Walmart Shooting Had Bonded on Overnight Shift

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Colleagues and relatives mourned the six people killed in a shooting at a Walmart store in Virginia. By Chris Cameron, Aishvarya Kavi, Eliza Fawcett, Ava Sasani and Edgar Sandoval from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/x2MXnmN via IFTTT

Sheriff’s Deputies Are Indicted in Fatal Shooting of Man Who Called 911

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The Sheriff’s Office in Clear Creek County, Colo., said it fired the deputies, Andrew Buen and Kyle Gould, after they were charged in connection with the shooting of Christian Glass, 22, in June. By Amanda Holpuch from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/B7SsXrE via IFTTT

How to Know if You Have a Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

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Chris Hemsworth recently revealed that he’s predisposed to dementia. Here’s how to find out if you’re at risk — and what to do if you are. By Dana G. Smith from NYT Well https://ift.tt/YF6fwD3 via IFTTT

Why Does the U.S. Have So Many Mass Shootings? Research Is Clear: Guns.

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Americans advance a lot of theories for why they have so many more gun deaths than other countries do. The answer is lying in plain sight. By Max Fisher and Josh Keller from NYT World https://ift.tt/G9sLQlr via IFTTT

Here’s What We Know About the Walmart Shooting in Virginia

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A gunman, who was an employee at the store in Chesapeake, killed six people and was later found dead, apparently of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the police said. By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ij1dGPW via IFTTT

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

This year’s parade will feature performers like Mariah Carey and Paula Abdul and will have 27 giant balloons and 31 floats. By Lola Fadulu from NYT New York https://ift.tt/ctmEbGZ via IFTTT

Open or Closed? Here Are Stores’ Plans for Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

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Many large retailers said they planned to close their doors on Thursday. By Lora Kelley from NYT Business https://ift.tt/GMNAans via IFTTT

White House Extends Pause on Student Loan Payments

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The Biden administration said it would hold off on collecting payments, following legal battles that have blocked the president’s plan to cancel significant amounts of student debt. By Stacy Cowley and Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT Business https://ift.tt/dENWHGR via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: ExoLuminate Study for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer

Published on: November 23, 2022 at 10:30PM Conditions :   Pancreas Cancer;   Exosomes;   Extracellular Vesicles;   Pancreatic Neoplasms Intervention :   Sponsor :   Biological Dynamics Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/5ACQsgG

England Had a Game, but First Its Fans Had a Quest. For Beer.

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Faced with the disturbing prospect of enduring an entire World Cup match with no alcohol, England’s fans had to turn to their backup plans. By Sarah Lyall from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/4DSrj2F via IFTTT

Multiple People Are Fatally Shot at a Walmart in Virginia

The shooter was found dead at the store, in Chesapeake, Va. By Eduardo Medina and Mike Ives from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WFf9dXr via IFTTT

Multiple People Are Fatally Shot at a Walmart in Virginia

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The shooter was found dead at the store, in Chesapeake, Va. By Eduardo Medina and Mike Ives from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ekclRHt via IFTTT

Late Night Reacts to Trump’s Reinstatement to Twitter

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Jimmy Kimmel joked that the former president would stick to his vow to stay off the platform only “until the next time he’s on the toilet for more than 20 minutes.” By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/dsIw5Gn via IFTTT

Ina Garten’s Store-Bought Thanksgiving

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To make the holiday easier for home cooks, we asked the culinary contessa to create a menu that lets premade ingredients do much of the work. By Genevieve Ko from NYT Food https://ift.tt/ZHgIEK3 via IFTTT

Todd and Julie Chrisley, Reality TV Stars, Are Sentenced to Prison for Fraud and Tax Evasion

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The stars of “Chrisley Knows Best” were convicted in June of conspiring to defraud banks out of more than $30 million and evading taxes for several years. By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/z9kWmTw via IFTTT

Iger’s Sudden Return to Disney Shocks a Discontented Kingdom

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After Bob Chapek, the departing chief executive, tried to put a sunny spin on a disastrous earnings report this month, senior Disney leaders began talking about resigning. By Brooks Barnes, Benjamin Mullin and James B. Stewart from NYT Business https://ift.tt/zF4HVpu via IFTTT

Scientists Don’t Agree on What Causes Obesity, but They Know What Doesn’t

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Rates of obesity won’t budge as long as society views it as a personal issue. By Julia Belluz from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/B75u01W via IFTTT

Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 162 in Indonesia; Toll Expected to Mount

The quake on the nation’s main island, Java, destroyed hundreds of buildings, and officials feared that many people were still trapped beneath the rubble. By Seth Mydans from NYT World https://ift.tt/CETDylQ via IFTTT

At Least 5 Dead and 25 Injured in Gunman’s Rampage at an L.G.B.T.Q. Club in Colorado

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The police said a suspect in the shooting, who was also injured, was arrested. By Jack Healy, Mitch Smith, Adam Goldman and Patricia Mazzei from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/U7VW3dZ via IFTTT

An Army Veteran Says He Went Into ‘Combat Mode’ to Disarm the Gunman

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Richard M. Fierro, who served for 15 years in the military, said he was at Club Q in Colorado Springs with his family, and took down the man who killed five people. By Dave Philipps from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ajKblUo via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: To Study the EGG Abnormalities in Healthy Subjects and in Patients With Idiopathic and Diabetic Gastroparesis.

Published on: November 21, 2022 at 10:30PM Conditions :   Gastroparesis;   Diabetes Complications;   Idiopathic Gastric Motility Disorder;   Dyspepsia Intervention :   Device: Electrogastrography Sponsor :   Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India Recruiting https://ift.tt/Zedp0RL

‘The Walking Dead’ Ends With a Promise of More Life

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The 11th and final season of “The Walking Dead” concluded Sunday night by teeing up several impending spinoffs. Here are five takeaways from the long-awaited ending. By Calum Marsh from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/MScEAdb via IFTTT

How Colleges and Sports-Betting Companies ‘Caesarized’ Campus Life

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In order to reap millions of dollars in fees, universities are partnering with betting companies to introduce their students and sports fans to online gambling. By Anna Betts, Andrew Little, Elizabeth Sander, Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly and Walt Bogdanich from NYT Business https://ift.tt/IxtHwSD via IFTTT

Jason David Frank, Who Starred in ‘Power Rangers’ Franchise, Dies at 49

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Mr. Frank played the Green and White Rangers in the campy television show, which featured six teenage high school students who transformed into superheroes to defend Earth against evil aliens. By Vimal Patel from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/MQ8P6mR via IFTTT

Christina Applegate Pours One Out for ‘Dead to Me’

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Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during filming of the show’s final season, Applegate was determined to finish the story. She said it was the hardest thing she’s ever done. By Alexis Soloski from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/OWnXFQa via IFTTT

Fireball Flashes Above Ontario and Parts of the U.S.

The bright meteor was the sixth object detected in space before striking Earth, the European Space Agency said. By Amanda Holpuch from NYT Science https://ift.tt/aiSbNs7 via IFTTT

World Cup Schedule: How to Watch Every Match

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From the group stage all the way to the final on Dec. 18. By The New York Times from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/A1kDpLO via IFTTT

Was This $100 Billion Deal the Worst Merger Ever?

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At Time Warner, executives saw AT&T as just a “big phone company from Texas.” At AT&T, they thought Hollywood would play by their rules. That combination led to strategic miscalculation unrivaled in recent corporate history. By James B. Stewart from NYT Business https://ift.tt/UEDoIvd via IFTTT

New Details Emerge in University of Idaho Killings: What We Know

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The phone log of one victim showed a series of unanswered calls to her longtime boyfriend the night of the attack in Moscow, Idaho, her sister revealed. The police have not identified a suspect. By Mike Baker and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dXwyzLb via IFTTT