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UN Agency In Gaza Says Cease-Fire Is A Matter Of Life And Death For Millions Of Palestinians

Briefings to the Security Council painted a dire picture of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/zI9S204

This Town of Spiritualists Believes Death Does Not Exist

from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/50ZYi3k

Tracing Treasures of Ancient Rome to a Village That Looted Its Own Heritage

Investigators say they have figured out how bronze statues from a shrine built 2,000 years ago in Asia Minor to venerate the emperors of Rome ended up in museums around the world. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VPgCd3J

This Artificial Christmas Tree Rivals The Real Thing — And It’s $57 Off At Amazon Today

This gorgeous pre-lit tree will be the star of your home for many holidays to come. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/dfTajKs

Matthew Perry Is Mourned by Friends and Colleagues

Fans and celebrities paid tribute to Perry, who died at age 54 on Saturday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/WOzlCQH

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Is Surprise Box Office Hit

“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which sold an estimated $78 million in tickets at North American theaters, reinforced moviegoers’ desire for something other than a sequel. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1au4BZl

‘Women Often Just Aren’t Heard’: Sharon Stone Says Doctors Thought She Was ‘Faking’ Stroke

In 2001, the Emmy winner suffered a hemorrhage that left her with a nine-day brain bleed, a 1% chance of survival — and a vanishing career. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/osY8qmx

‘You Think of Dying at Any Time’

Gaza residents say Israeli airstrikes come mostly without warning and hit indiscriminately, leading to the feeling that death is imminent and inevitable. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gJpCQVv

Bad Bunny Is Wrong For What He Just Did To His Fans

Fans say the singer’s “Most Wanted” tour presale ticket prices are out of control — and they're fed up. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/5lyp0fF

Chimpanzees Go Through Menopause, Too

A new study challenges a prominent evolutionary theory about why women live long after their childbearing years. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/UiPxADZ

‘Hitchhiker’ Olivia Rodrigo Surprises Jimmy Kimmel’s Kids On Way To School

The "Get Him Back!" singer took a back seat to no one in shocking the talk show host's children. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/W39bH2i

California Slams San Francisco for ‘Egregious’ Barriers to Housing Construction

The city adopted a state-approved plan in January to build 82,000 new housing units in eight years. It’s already failing. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/IOczaBY

Woman Accused Of Abducting 8 Kids In Arkansas Arrested In California

A concerned citizen called for a welfare check after seeing Trista Fullerton "displaying bizarre behavior," police said. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/G3E8M4z

Pilot Who Disrupted Flight Said He Had Taken Psychedelic Mushrooms, Complaint Says

In an interview with the police, the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot also said he thought he was having a nervous breakdown and had not slept in 40 hours, according to a criminal complaint. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KQ1fC25

Pink Reveals How Surviving An Overdose In Her Teens Helped Spark Her Music Career

The singer also talked about how her aerial act forced her to take a look at her relationship with drinking. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/lEtxWj3

Worker At Chinese Brewery Filmed Peeing In Tank

The Tsingtao Brewery is now facing a brouhaha. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/0QuW4t1

Fight for Speaker Reveals Four Types of House Republicans

Jim Jordan’s bid showed the power of the ultraconservative faction in Congress. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cHvAwmV

Emily Blunt Apologizes For Resurfaced Fat-Shaming Comment

The “Devil Wears Prada” star admitted she was "old enough to know better" in a statement. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/4EaDIFg

A Fast and Easy Focaccia for Just a Bit of Baking

There’s something about putting together a dough, about measuring and kneading and waiting on a rise, that allows you to get out of your head. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SIU7uzQ

Peering Into A.I.’s Black Box, Who’s the Real Techno-Optimist? and Reading Ancient Scrolls With A.I.

New ways we’re understanding A.I. models, the musings of a billionaire venture capitalist, and the first word from an ancient scroll. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ySWpTrH

Israel’s Forensic Pathology Center Presents Evidence From Hamas Attacks: Report

Experts and volunteers appeared "visibly disturbed" as they shared accounts of beheaded bodies and photos of charred remains with the press. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/YFirlgx

How Much Influence Should Universities Give Their Donors?

After the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, some major donors are aiming to shape the free-speech values and top leadership on campuses. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fbIt2Wd

Hedi Slimane Drops a Surprise Celine Show

It has been almost a year since his last women’s wear collection. Why? It’s an open book. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Y3egiDf

‘It Hurt My Feelings’: Whoopi Goldberg Talks Backlash To Outfit At 1993 Oscars

The EGOT winner famously wore a dark purple and lime green jumpsuit to the 65th Academy Awards. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/GVt20cM

The Multimillion-Dollar Machines at the Center of the U.S.-China Rivalry

The United States is taking unusual action to clamp down on sales of chip-making machinery to China, even as Chinese firms are racing to stockpile the equipment. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wqa54Cd

San Francisco’s Brand Is in Trouble. Can a $4 Million Ad Campaign Fix It?

The city’s standing has plunged since the pandemic. Some wealthy business leaders have a $4 million plan to rehab its image. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/9oT8kF1

Native American Lacrosse Team May Not Be Eligible for the 2028 L.A. Olympics

A Native American team that has won medals at the world championships is not currently eligible for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles because it does not represent a recognized nation. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QJMKO8w

Suspect in Subway Shoving Had Broken a Man’s Jaw Minutes Before

Officers were searching for the suspect, Sabir Jones, in Manhattan stations on Thursday. The woman he shoved was in critical condition. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yBm5M67

Ann Philbin, Who Remade L.A.’s Hammer Museum, to Step Down

In nearly 25 years at the helm, Philbin helped transform the museum and elevate its reputation, and left a mark on the cultural landscape of Los Angeles. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qW6oJD

The hope and hype of hydrogen

The most abundant element in the universe will play a crucial role in the green energy transition. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/e4JtOhg

Endangered Species Act to Lose 21 Species, but Not the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker

Officials held off on making a decision about the elusive bird, saying they still need to examine the evidence, including grainy video. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lGZq8Tu

Yellowstone Border Purchase Stops Gold Mine From Infringing on Bear Habitat

A conservation group acquired more than 1,500 acres just north of Yellowstone National Park to stop a gold mine that they say would have upset the habitat of bears and other wildlife. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/p7UI3XP

Kourtney Kardashian Shuts Down Criticism Over Her Pregnancy At 44 Years Old

The reality star first announced she and husband Travis Barker were expecting their first child together back in June. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/Uui7q1K

Chris Evans Confirms Marriage To Alba Baptista, Reveals They Had Two Weddings

Evans said he and his new bride were "enjoying life" and "gearing up for autumn" after throwing one wedding on the East Coast and another in Europe. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/9TMVvmk

DeSantis Will Participate in Nevada Caucuses Despite Criticizing Them

The state party enacted new rules that the Florida governor and his rivals say are designed to help former President Donald J. Trump. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/p4Ayg6J

In Afghanistan, Fear and Despair After Three Big Earthquakes

Seemingly unending earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed nearly 1,300 people and amplified already troubling times since the Taliban seized power. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lpvoZKG

Can This Man Make Soccer Smarter?

Ian Graham helped transform Liverpool from a faded giant into soccer’s most cutting-edge club. Now he wants to do the same for everyone else. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QhWxHyz

Jada Pinkett Smith on Will Smith, Chris Rock and Her New Book, ‘Worthy’

In her new memoir, “Worthy,” she answers big questions, poses others to readers and sets the record straight on her marriage to Will Smith. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/frUzKCP

Llamas Are Loved in New England, as Pets, Guards and More

To owners in the Northeast, the animals can put on quite a show — and do a lot more. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xtLgwFJ

A New Law Unites Northern Ireland — in Outrage

Catholics and Protestants alike say a commission created by the British Parliament to handle hundreds of sectarian crimes will do little to heal old wounds. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xQVEzC6

New Laws on Kids and Social Media Are Stymied by Industry Lawsuits

Federal judges in three states have blocked children’s privacy and parental oversight laws, saying they very likely violate free speech rights. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OJf896F

Solar Eclipse 2023: When, Where and How to Watch

The so-called “ring of fire” will grace the skies of the Western Hemisphere on Saturday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JlH14IN

This 1 Button Will Make Your Instagram Feed Less Annoying

If you're on social media, this feature is a godsend. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/n1zmlUX

Oklahoma Judge Who Texted During Murder Trial Faces Removal

The chief justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court is recommending the removal of District Judge Traci Soderstrom. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/uDJQz9Z

Caroline Ellison Says She and Sam Bankman-Fried Were ‘Dishonest’

In her second day testifying at the FTX founder’s trial, Ms. Ellison said she misled lenders at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s request. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Mwrk3lK

Keir Starmer, UK Labour Party Leader, Vows to Rebuild Britain Amid Protest

Keir Starmer, the leader of the U.K. opposition, brushed off an unexpected onstage protest to make a pitch that his party could rebuild the country after 13 years of Conservative rule. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oXJOAtF

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Ex, Co-Conspirator Caroline Ellison Testifies At Crypto Fraud Trial

Ellison pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraud, money laundering and conspiracy after the collapse of FTX last fall. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/doKs29W

Caroline Ellison Testifies Against Sam Bankman-Fried, Blaming Him for Crimes

Ms. Ellison, who also dated Mr. Bankman-Fried, is the government’s star witness in the criminal fraud trial of the founder of the FTX crypto exchange. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/CfBeIdp

Charles Feeney, Who Made a Fortune and Then Gave It Away, Dies at 92

After piling up billions in business, he pledged to donate almost all of his money to causes before he died. He succeeded, and then lived a more modest life. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HrfLu10

This Japanese Pop Group Is Shattering Outdated Beauty Standards 1 Hit At A Time

CHAI’s lead singer and keyboardist, Mana, rebels against cute culture by finding beauty in imperfection. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/juDEGsX

El Anatsui Builds Monumental Art From Daily Life

As his newest sculptures fill Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, the Ghanaian artist is returning to his roots and thinking about his legacy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aT1UONp

Matt Gaetz More Than Willing To Lose Job Over Speaker McCarthy’s Ouster

While Gaetz said the idea of Republicans calling for his removal was "crazy," he told "Meet The Press" that defending his constituents would be worth it. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/Fh4bCtx

Nearly 1,000 Migrating Birds Die After Striking Chicago Building

At least 961 birds died in one night in Chicago after crashing into the windows of the McCormick Place Lakeside Center during the height of the fall migration. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/vJSL6IP

After Years In Opposition, Britain’s Labour Party Senses It Could Regain Power

Members of Britain’s opposition Labour Party are gathering for their annual conference with an unfamiliar feeling: optimism. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/FSxNqLO

Poland’s Ruling Party Uses Germany as Boogeyman as Tough Election Looms

Poland’s Law and Justice party is using Germany as a punching bag to rally its base for the election on Oct. 15, a tactic driven by the country’s de facto leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5r8gKqc

Teen Charged With Murder in Stabbing of 13-Year-Old on Staten Island Bus

The suspect, a 14-year-old boy, was in custody after the killing, which occurred during an argument that the police said might have been gang-related. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/qXSjVp7

Federal Judge Allows Oklahoma Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors To Take Effect

The new law will make it a felony crime for health care workers to provide gender-affirming care to young transgender people. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/GMT3cb8

Fear Grips Israel and Gaza as War Begins

As Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, Israelis huddled in shelters and Gazans flocked to supermarkets, fearing the Israeli military response. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/EANWrZI

Once a Labor Leader, Butler Angered Unions by Consulting for Uber

The new California senator was part of the gig company’s push to avoid having to classify its drivers as employees. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PWm1NT8

The Quiet Reading Room That Gets Trippy After Dark

The curious origins of the Athenaeum, a library on a nondescript Midtown block that is devoted to the psychedelic experience. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/K2350uh

U.A.W., Citing Progress in Talks, Holds Off Expanding Strikes

The United Automobile Workers said on Friday it had secured an important concession from General Motors regarding the contracts of workers at battery factories. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/lZS1TBC

Large Pig Named Fred Captured After Days Of Low-Level Crimes

OK, who squealed on Fred? from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/Dz56IJ1

Gary Wang, a FTX Founder, Says Sam Bankman-Fried Steered Misuse of Funds

Mr. Wang is one of three key witnesses who pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate against Mr. Bankman-Fried, the onetime crypto mogul on trial for fraud. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/saxVFhN

Pope Francis Warns on Climate Change

Naming and shaming the countries and industries he sees as bad actors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/pH8skUc

TikTok Celeb Charli D’Amelio Fails To Recognize Her Famous Fellow Dunkin’ Ad Star

The reality show personality, 19, had a glazed look when she couldn't identify the cinema icon who also endorses the doughnut brand. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/3FpHRL9

Protests to Egypt’s Presidential Elections Grow as Sisi Announces Campaign

Voters will chose a leader in December. It will likely be President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, though with the economy in dire straits, protests are gaining momentum. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/sKUC2Iy

Antarctica Sea Ice Hits Annual Peak, a Record Low

Earlier this year it was clear Antarctic sea ice levels were low. Now, as the continent enters spring, it’s obvious that “it’s a really exceptional year.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/5wE7ieh

Florida Man Charged With Voter Fraud Blames Trump-DeSantis Rivalry

Robert Rivernider blamed the charges on a local political rivalry between himself, an active Trump supporter, and local officials supporting DeSantis from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/p89l5HY

Want A Better Relationship With Your Adult Children? Do These 6 Things

Therapists say making these changes will pave the way to a stronger and happier bond. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/motxpv3

Pop Artist Magnus Riise Plunges Into His Queer Truth In A Steamy New Video

In “Earthquake,” the New York-based singer canoodles with actor Barrett Foa while relaying a message of self-empowerment through aquatic dance. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/lkAZaPY

‘Elemental’ Morphs From Flop to Hit, Raising Questions Along the Way

The Pixar film struggled at the box office initially. It has now made $500 million, but not before prompting the studio to re-examine its release strategy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/L04PFd9

Electric Skateboards Are Under Recall After 4 Deaths and Serious Injury Reports

The 300,000 now-recalled skateboards can stop balancing a rider if the boards’ limits are exceeded. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/UJKHfYd

Senate Delegation to Travel to China During Congressional Recess

The trip comes at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington, as the Biden administration restricts investments in key Chinese sectors while trying to improve relations. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/tHev9ku

Oklahoma Woman Riding Lawnmower Struck And Killed By Airplane Wing

Samantha Hayes, 27, of Idabel died Friday at Broken Bow Municipal Airport after the wing of a plane hit her while she was mowing grass. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/zGixfO3

Horace Ové, Pioneering Black Filmmaker in Britain, Dies at 86

His feature-length film, “Pressure,” mapped the struggles of Black Britons in an era of unyielding racism. He was knighted in 2022. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uZPceC7

Kendall Jenner And Bad Bunny Seemingly Go Instagram Official In New Gucci Ad

The two have been spotted hanging out together since February. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/hn35gkj

A Pretty Perfect Pollo Asado

Marinated all afternoon, placed on the grill an hour before sunset and served with warm tortillas, rice and beans, hot sauce and lime wedges. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/FsZdUCR

Judge Blocks North Carolina New Abortion Law Provisions, Nearly All Restrictions Still Remain

A federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/6LAJ7lc

Oprah Winfrey Recalls Feeling Mistreated While Out Shopping When She Weighed Over 200 Lbs.

"There is a condescension. There is stigma,” the talk show queen said while hosting a panel on the obesity and weight crisis. from HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News https://ift.tt/Iy5pTB2

Should Hotels Tell Guests About Picket Lines on Their Properties?

There is recourse for customers who arrive at a hotel and are surprised to find a boisterous picket line waiting to greet them. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PS8cInX