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SpaceX Rocket Struggled to Self-Destruct as It Spun Out of Control

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In an update on the first flight of the most powerful rocket ever, Elon Musk offered a timeline of what went wrong while staying optimistic about forthcoming launches. By Kenneth Chang from NYT Science https://ift.tt/RZ2cwTX via IFTTT

Biden Gets a Chance to Mock Fox News, and Gleefully Takes It

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At the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, President Biden also skewered CNN and made light of his age. By Peter Baker and Katie Robertson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/frcEpVa via IFTTT

Who Won, and Who Lost, in the 2023 N.F.L. Draft

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Philadelphia, Detroit and Green Bay all had their reasons for making the picks they did. Here’s what we learned in the draft aftermath. By Mike Tanier from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/VbiSJMa via IFTTT

A Traveler’s Guide to Tipping in a Changed World

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In the age of tip fatigue, many are bewildered by how much to tip in hotels and restaurants and on guided tours. Customs in foreign countries complicate the picture. Here’s some advice from experts. By Elaine Glusac from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/uGgHBDZ via IFTTT

Man Resumed Date After Killing ‘Scammer’ Over $40, Police Say

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After learning that he had been duped by a fake parking attendant, Erick Aguirre left a Houston restaurant to fatally shoot the man who had taken his money, the authorities said. Then he returned to his date. By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nYKz2m1 via IFTTT

Montana Governor Signs Law Banning Transgender Care for Minors

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Gov. Greg Gianforte had been urged by his son, who is nonbinary, to reject the bill. A transgender lawmaker was barred from the House floor after the debate. By Jim Robbins and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DPaJ1S4 via IFTTT

Fox News Gambled, but Tucker Can Still Take Down the House

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The cable host has left Fox News. But his dark and outsize influence on the conservative movement — and on American politics — is hardly over. By Jason Zengerle from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/eV5Ujyc via IFTTT

Word of the Day: phlegmatic

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This word has appeared in six articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/IWM2A7Y via IFTTT

Two U.S. Army Helicopters Crash in Alaska, Killing 3 Soldiers

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The helicopters were returning from a training flight on Thursday when they crashed near Healy, Alaska. The fourth soldier on board was injured. By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0c6gH4d via IFTTT

A Transgender Lawmaker Is Exiled as Montana G.O.P. Flexes New Power

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Barred by Republican lawmakers from participating in the legislative session on the House floor, Representative Zooey Zephyr reported for work on a hallway bench. By Jim Robbins, Mike Baker and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/L0MZF3u via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Efficacy and Safety of THDB0206 Compared to Insulin Lispro Injection in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes

Published on: April 28, 2023 at 09:30PM Condition :   Type 2 Diabetes Interventions :   Drug: THDB0206 Injection;   Drug: Insulin Lispro Injection Sponsor :   Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd Recruiting https://ift.tt/p8DYfZL

Montana Governor’s Nonbinary Son Calls on Him to Reject Transgender Bills

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The governor’s son, David Gianforte, told The Montana Free Press that he had asked his father to not sign “immoral” bills pertaining to the L.G.B.T.Q. community. By Eduardo Medina and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hCaHrlz via IFTTT

Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases.

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Ed Sheeran is on trial, accused of borrowing from Marvin Gaye. Listen to the tracks at stake in lawsuits involving George Harrison, 2 Live Crew, Led Zeppelin and Katy Perry that may shape his case. By Ben Sisario from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/01iPbD8 via IFTTT

Jerry Springer, Host of Unapologetically Brash Talk Show, Dies at 79

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The raucous and often confrontational “Jerry Springer Show” ran for nearly three decades and became a cultural phenomenon. Mr. Springer also had a career in politics. By Neil Genzlinger from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/w0XrygN via IFTTT

Airman Accused of Leak Has History of Racist and Violent Remarks, Filing Says

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Prosecutors accused Jack Teixeira of trying to fecklessly cover up his actions and described a possible propensity toward violence. By Glenn Thrush from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VaEe8xi via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Polypill Versus Metformin in New Onset Type 2 Diabetes

Published on: April 27, 2023 at 09:30PM Condition :   Type 2 Diabetes Interventions :   Drug: GMRx4 polypill - sitagliptin, dapagliflozin, metformin;   Drug: Metformin Sponsors :   George Medicines PTY Limited;   MRCF Pty Ltd;   The George Institute Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/X48KV1F

Seth Meyers Speculates About Why Fox Dumped Tucker Carlson

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Meyers joked that “firing Tucker for racism now after tolerating it for so long would be like canceling ‘Sesame Street’ because you just found out they were puppets.” By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/8iPdMXU via IFTTT

In Searing Detail, Trump’s Accuser Tells Her Story

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E. Jean Carroll, who says Donald Trump raped her, told a chilling story on the stand. The former president harangued her from outside the courtroom. By Benjamin Weiser, Lola Fadulu, Kate Christobek and Karen Zraick from NYT New York https://ift.tt/mMAiw25 via IFTTT

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Hire a Top Hollywood Lawyer

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Bryan Freedman has a track record of getting multimillion-dollar settlements for TV stars and has represented celebrities like Quentin Tarantino, Julia Roberts and Seth Rogen. By Katie Robertson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/hNrv6t4 via IFTTT

Disney Sues DeSantis Over Control of Its Florida Resort

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The company claimed “a targeted campaign of government retaliation,” which it said stemmed from its criticism of a contentious state education law. By Brooks Barnes from NYT Business https://ift.tt/0BbyGgj via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Diabetes-Centered Evaluation of Revascularization Strategy of Functional and Imaging-CombiNEd State-of-the-Art Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or Coronary-Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease

Published on: April 26, 2023 at 09:30PM Condition :   Coronary Artery Stenosis Interventions :   Procedure: State-of-the-Art Percutaneous Coronary Intervention;   Procedure: standard CABG Sponsors :   Duk-Woo Park, MD;   CardioVascular Research Foundation, Korea Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/ubjF4a0

How to Claim Your Share of Facebook’s $725 Million Privacy Settlement

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Anyone who had a U.S. Facebook account between May 2007 and December 2022 is eligible to apply, though payouts are likely to be small. By Jenny Gross from NYT Business https://ift.tt/oC7J2iw via IFTTT

Ad Flap Leaves Bitter Aftertaste for Bud Light and Warning for Big Business

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Bud Light’s marketing effort with a transgender influencer has put it “in the center of the culture wars in a way that no company could possibly want to be,” one observer said. By Charles Homans from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3RWz7dm via IFTTT

Lawyers for Trump and His Accuser Clash Over Her Motives in Rape Case

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E. Jean Carroll says former President Donald J. Trump attacked her in a department store. As the trial began, his lawyer called her lawsuit a plan to make her famous. By Benjamin Weiser, Lola Fadulu and Kate Christobek from NYT New York https://ift.tt/L6jiN93 via IFTTT

The Tragedy of Fox News

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It could have steered conservatives in a better direction. By Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Fi2rIu8 via IFTTT

Tucker Carlson’s Great Replacement

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Resentment and contempt catch up to Fox News’s No. 1 demagogue. By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/S2qC5Is via IFTTT

Secrets of a Healthy Breakfast

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The ideal breakfast is the one that makes you feel your best, experts say, though there are some important nutrients to keep in mind. By Rachel Rabkin Peachman and Bobbi Lin for The New York Times from NYT Well https://ift.tt/SzvUq6p via IFTTT

Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist

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In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. But his primary focus was civil rights. By Peter Keepnews from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/4s5xacd via IFTTT

In a Lawsuit, Tucker Carlson Is Accused of Promoting a Hostile Work Environment

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Carlson’s former head of booking, Abby Grossberg, said that male producers regularly used vulgarities to describe women and frequently made antisemitic jokes. By Katie Robertson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/UgDByYN via IFTTT

Biden Announces Re-election Bid, Defying Trump and History

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While the president once pitched himself as “a bridge” to a new generation of Democratic leaders, he has decided that he is not ready to turn the torch over yet. By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XCp9VfR via IFTTT

Tucker Carlson’s Surprise Exit Stuns People in Donald Trump’s Orbit

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The former president and Tucker Carlson are said to have been on friendlier terms lately, after embarrassing disclosures in Dominion’s suit against Fox News. By Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman from NYT Business https://ift.tt/ZQj5HM2 via IFTTT

Ed Sheeran Trial: Did He Copy Marvin Gaye? Here’s What to Know.

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The heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On” with Gaye, accused Sheeran of copying it in “Thinking Out Loud.” Sheeran’s lawyers said both songs are based on a common chord progression. By Ben Sisario from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/p80yDwU via IFTTT

Fox News Parts Ways With Tucker Carlson

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Mr. Carlson has been one of the network’s top-rated hosts for many years. By Jeremy W. Peters and Katie Robertson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/TJQ46D3 via IFTTT

‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap: Bleed the Swede

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The show returns to one of its most common conceits this week, as the Roys and their entourage gather in a spectacular location, to celebrate and to scheme. By Noel Murray from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/GZlRqNO via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Trial to Assess Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Asian Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

Published on: April 24, 2023 at 09:30PM Condition :   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Interventions :   Device: Continuous Glucose Monitor;   Behavioral: Finger stick glucose monitoring Sponsor :   Joslin Diabetes Center Recruiting https://ift.tt/WhgNzu8

New diabetes clinical trial: Montbretin Clinical Trial

Published on: April 24, 2023 at 09:30PM Condition :   Type 2 Diabetes Intervention :   Dietary Supplement: Montbretin A Sponsors :   University of British Columbia;   Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/C4I6VuA

How Democrats Learned to Cast Aside Reservations and Embrace Biden 2024

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The president, who is expected to formally announce his re-election campaign this week, has won the full support of his party despite questions about his age and middling approval ratings. By Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sCu3NdF via IFTTT

Rachel Weisz and the Glorious Horrors of Pregnancy

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Her brilliant streaming remake of the psychosexual thriller “Dead Ringers” has a refreshing new perspective on childbirth. By Alexandra Kleeman from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/jRac2Mf via IFTTT

Colon Cancer Is Rising Among Younger Adults. Here’s What to Know.

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With cases projected to continue climbing through 2023, scientists are racing to understand why. By Trisha Pasricha from NYT Well https://ift.tt/ldEojYR via IFTTT

It’s Time to Break Up With ‘Indian Matchmaking’

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The Netflix dating show claims that tradition can find love where modernity has failed. But all it does is reinforce age-old prejudices. By Iva Dixit from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/Ddwzp8m via IFTTT

A Beauty Treatment Promised to Zap Fat. For Some, It Brought Disfigurement.

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CoolSculpting is among the most popular fixes for unwanted bulges. But the risk of a serious side effect appears to be higher than previously known. By Anna Kodé from NYT Style https://ift.tt/hVAEqQR via IFTTT

Dominion’s C.E.O.: We Settled the Lawsuit Against Fox News, but We’re Not Done Yet

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The public has complicated feelings about our decision to end this trial before it ever began, and that’s OK. It’s bittersweet for us, too. By John Poulos from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/XTeWQA9 via IFTTT

Koko Da Doll, Star of Film on Transgender Sex Workers, Is Killed in Atlanta

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The 35-year-old was featured in “Kokomo City,” a documentary about four Black transgender sex workers that won awards at the Sundance Film Festival this year. By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FG3Mxw2 via IFTTT

Testimony Suggests Trump Was at Meeting About Accessing Voting Software

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In a letter to federal officials, a liberal-leaning group highlighted testimony to the House Jan. 6 committee that described then-President Trump attending a meeting about the plan in December 2020. By Richard Fausset and Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/m4dZyvY via IFTTT

Whatever the Problem, It’s Probably Solved by Walking

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A walk begins to carve out space between my thoughts that allows clarity to rise up through my shoes. By Andrew McCarthy from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/yx4gtbF via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Variable Effects of Anti-diabetics on Stress Hyperglycemia Ratio

Published on: April 21, 2023 at 09:30PM Condition :   Type 2 Diabetes Interventions :   Drug: Sitagliptin/metformin ( 50/500mg) Oral Tablet;   Drug: Empagliflozin/metformin(10/500mg) Oral Tablet Sponsor :   University of Diyala Completed https://ift.tt/eDftQFh

The Fight Over a Drug That Is Great for Horses but Horrific for Humans

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Drug dealers are mixing xylazine, an animal tranquilizer relied on by veterinarians, into fentanyl, with deadly results. But controlling it is tricky. By Jan Hoffman from NYT Health https://ift.tt/SRF09AW via IFTTT

‘Prove Mike Wrong’ for $5 Million, Lindell Pitched. Now He’s Told to Pay Up.

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An arbitration panel ruled that the MyPillow founder had failed to pay a computer software expert who disproved his false election claims as part of a contest. By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fH21ESd via IFTTT

After 20 Years, an Arrest in the Murder of a Detective’s Daughter

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Megan McDonald, whose father was a Police Department detective, was found dead near a dirt path outside Middletown, N.Y. This week, her former boyfriend was arrested. By Christopher Maag from NYT New York https://ift.tt/85Ig1dE via IFTTT

What Is the Ideal Retirement Age for Your Health?

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Average life expectancy has risen by 16 years since the national retirement age was set at 65. We asked health experts when they think people should stop working now. By Dana G. Smith from NYT Well https://ift.tt/ayAXkRE via IFTTT

‘Rust’ Prosecutors Are Dropping Charges Against Alec Baldwin

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Mr. Baldwin had been charged with involuntary manslaughter after the gun he was practicing with went off on a film set, killing the cinematographer. The film’s armorer still faces charges. By Graham Bowley and Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/irv7qEM via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Effect of Using Pictograms on Improving Depression and Anxiety Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients.

Published on: April 20, 2023 at 09:30PM Condition :   Type 2 Diabetes Intervention :   Behavioral: picograms-enriched label Sponsor :   University of Jordan Recruiting https://ift.tt/oW1k5FY

Hundreds of Miles Apart, Separate Shootings Follow Wrong Turns

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Two men appeared in courtrooms in different parts of the country on Wednesday, charged in shootings that came after minor missteps on everyday tasks. By Julie Bosman, Mitch Smith, Jesse McKinley and Jay Root from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cIoXaUD via IFTTT

Fox News’s settlement in the Dominion case is big news, except on Fox News.

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In about six minutes of coverage, the network acknowledged the $787.5 million settlement, then moved on to other topics. By Stuart A. Thompson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/lc3kFnO via IFTTT

Late Night Skewers Clarence Thomas for Not Disclosing Gifts

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“The Daily Show” guest host Jordan Klepper joked that Thomas has “taken more free vacations than all the Bravo housewives combined.” By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/iv0RAD6 via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Type 1 Diabetes Impacts of Semaglutide on Cardiovascular Outcomes

Published on: April 19, 2023 at 09:30PM Condition :   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Interventions :   Drug: Semaglutide Pen Injector;   Drug: Placebo Sponsors :   University of Colorado, Denver;   National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/qNnlf6r

Man Charged With Murder in Shooting of Woman Who Went Up Wrong Driveway

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Kevin Monahan shot Kaylin Gillis, 20, when she and several friends wound up outside his house in a rural part of upstate New York, the authorities said. By Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/MzNW6Ef via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Association of Apical Periodontitis With Systemic Level of Inflammatory Markers : A Longitudinal Intervention Study

Published on: April 17, 2023 at 09:30PM Conditions :   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2;   Apical Periodontitis Interventions :   Procedure: endodontic treatment in the form of root canal treatment;   Procedure: endodontic treatment;   Diagnostic Test: assessment of inflammatory marker;   Diagnostic Test: inflammatory markers will be assessed along with metabolic markers assessment Sponsor :   Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Recruiting https://ift.tt/oJ6PFz8

Are Crumbl Cookies the Best or the Worst? It Doesn’t Matter.

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The fastest-growing dessert chain in the United States has sweets lovers divided. But the debate is great for business. By Priya Krishna from NYT Food https://ift.tt/5iUexua via IFTTT