Long Covid May Lead to Measurable Cognitive Decline, Study Finds

By Pam Belluck from NYT Health https://ift.tt/wW7QFXM

Metal scar suggests star 'ate' nearby planets

The scar on the star was discovered by the astronomical research centre in Armagh Observatory.

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Seven arrested over murder of South African rapper AKA

The shooting dead of the performer and his friend at a restaurant last year shocked South Africans.

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Grenfell-style cladding fear after Valencia fire

Construction pictures suggest the cladding used on the building may be of a type now banned in the UK.

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DNA test confirms dying man was Japan's most wanted

Alleged bomber Satoshi Kirishima's deathbed confession came after 49 years on the run.

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Depardieu faces new allegation of sexual assault

In the latest of a string of accusations, a set designer accuses the French actor of grabbing her in 2021.

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Medical students find out school will be tuition-free

Students broke into cheers and tears as a former professor at a New York college announced a $1bn donation.

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Amy Schumer reveals she has Cushing's Syndrome

The actress sought medical advice and was diagnosed after people said her face looked "puffier".

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A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men

By Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8i5UQMe

Thousands stuck on cruise ship over cholera fears

Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa.

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SAG Awards 2024: ‘Oppenheimer’ Dominates the Night

By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/QzrEnqx

In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival

The festival marks the end of Lunar New Year festivities - this year is Year of the Dragon.

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Israel mulls ceasefire plan as progress reported

It comes as police break up protests in Tel Aviv calling for the prime minister's resignation.

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Eiffel Tower set to reopen after six-day strike

Workers first walked out on Monday in a dispute over the way the tower was managed.

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It’s Time for a Reality Check on Eggs

By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/fjUq1i6

Gaza desperately needs more aid but agencies can’t cope

Paul Adams examines why agencies are unable to get desperately needed aid into the Gaza Strip.

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France expels 'radical' Tunisian imam for flag slur

Immigration reforms have made it easier for the French government to forcibly remove foreign residents.

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Germany set to legalise cannabis, but it's complex

If MPs vote yes, possession will be legal, but strict regulations will make it difficult to buy.

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A U.S.-Built Spacecraft Lands on the Moon for the First Time Since 1972

By Kenneth Chang from NYT Science https://ift.tt/Hxk9jfK

The young Bollywood star taking on Hollywood

Actress Alia Bhatt, adored by fans in India, is making her mark around the world.

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Ship on fire in Gulf of Aden after missile attack

There was no immediate claim from Yemen's Houthi rebels, who are targeting vessels in the region.

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Suspect held after students wounded at German school

Five students are said to have been wounded in an apparent knife attack in Wuppertal, western Germany.

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Palestinian gunmen kill one person in West Bank

Eight others were wounded when three gunmen opened fire on several vehicles, Israeli police say.

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The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been jailed for at least four years for child abuse.

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Former YouTube Parenting Host to Serve Up to 30 Years in Prison for Child Abuse

By Lola Fadulu from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VKGmRdM

Israeli strike on Damascus flat kills two - Syria

Israel's military has not commented on the reported attack on a building in the Syrian capital.

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Volkswagen Leans on Electric Vehicles and Nostalgia to Grow in U.S.

By Jack Ewing from NYT Business https://ift.tt/cr6CtMU

Polish farmers block Ukraine border in grain row

President Zelensky has said the protests show solidarity between Poland and Ukraine is waning.

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Millennials Don’t Know What to Wear. Gen Z Has Thoughts.

By Remy Tumin from NYT Style https://ift.tt/IfLvueS

Putin gifts luxury car to North Korea's Kim

The Kremlin says it was an Aurus, a full-sized sedan of the type used by the Russian president himself.

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Life Imitates Art as a ‘Master and Margarita’ Movie Stirs Russia

By Paul Sonne from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/TC4ndvz

Navalny's 'principled and fearless' widow

Yulia Navalnaya kept a low profile in the past, but her husband's death could see her take a more public role.

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Two police and a medic killed in Minnesota shooting

A lengthy standoff at a family home leaves three first responders dead - as well as the attacker.

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At Rally in Michigan, Trump Lashes Out at Judge Who Fined Him $355 Million

By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jBCvt0I

Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.

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How Paul McCartney’s Lost Bass Guitar Was Found Five Decades Later

By Isabella Kwai from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/vzAK6u2

Trump hit where it hurts most in New York fraud ruling

A scathing judgment limits the former president's ability to do business in the city where he made his name.

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Tucker Carlson’s Lesson in the Perils of Giving Airtime to an Autocrat

By Jim Rutenberg and Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/dkMO2aZ

Alexei Navalny jokes in January video from penal colony

The Russian opposition leader was moved to a prison in the Arctic Circle in December.

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Russian opposition leader Navalny has died, prison service says

Jailed Russian politician and Putin critics Alexei Navalny has died, Russia's prison service says.

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Brian Wilson's family seeks conservatorship

The Beach Boys star will "remain at home" and "continue to work" at his discretion, the family says.

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Tribute to black women wins at Rio Carnival parade

Samba school Viradouro is crowned champion of the highly contested event held at Rio's Sambadrome.

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Trump to appear at key hearing in hush money case

The US ex-leader may make a last-minute bid to get the case dismissed before it goes to trial in March.

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Video appears to show Ukrainian sea drones sink Russian landing ship

The video released by the Ukraine's military intelligence agency appears to be filmed by cameras onboard the drones.

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Bob Moore, Who Founded Bob’s Red Mill, Is Dead at 94

By Alex Williams from NYT Business https://ift.tt/wNDUtf9

Trump Steps Up, Helping Biden Just When the President Needs Him

By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/mFCuHef

Super Bowl 2024 was most watched US TV broadcast since 1969 Moon landing

The Taylor Swift effect is thought to be a contributing factor as 123.4 million tuned in on Sunday.

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Defending Troops, Haley Says Golf Course Is Closest Trump Has Come to Combat

By Anjali Huynh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EJk39Ty

Dariush Mehrjui and Vahideh Mohammadifar: Man sentenced to death for murders of Iranian director and his wife

Dariush Mehjuri and his wife, Vahideh Mohammadifar, were stabbed to death in their home in October.

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Watch: Kelce and Swift celebrate at the Super Bowl

The pop icon flew in from Japan to watch her boyfriend play in Las Vegas at the 2024 championship game.

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Senegal election crisis: 'We feel betrayed by President Macky Sall'

Imams and protesters unite in anger at a poll delay rocking Senegal's democratic credentials.

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Herbert Wigwe: Nigerian bank chief killed in US helicopter crash

The head of Nigeria's largest bank has been killed when a helicopter he was flying in crashed in California desert.

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Myanmar's military government enforces conscription law

Young people will have to serve at least two years in the army - which is struggling to contain insurgencies.

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U.N. Agency in Gaza Fought Hamas Infiltration; Not Hard Enough, Israel Says

By Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://ift.tt/9s3CNac

Ros Atkins on… How the Ukraine war has stagnated

Almost two years on from Russia’s invasion, the BBC’s analysis editor examines why the front line has barely moved in 12 months.

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Trump Came for Their Party but Took Over Their Souls

By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/RTrsVWn

Israel-Gaza war: Palestinians who fled to Rafah fear Israeli assault

Forced to move time and time again, Palestinians insist fleeing to Egypt is not an option.

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Loose kangaroo bounces into trouble by Florida pool

The adventurous marsupial was captured after it was spotted hopping around near an apartment complex.

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Switzerland: Police shoot dead axe-wielding hostage-taker on train

The emergency lasted several hours and hostages were freed unharmed.

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Kelvin Kangethe: US fugitive wanted for murder escapes custody in Kenya

Kelvin Kangethe allegedly killed his girlfriend in the US last October before flying to Kenya.

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Nikki Haley suffers stinging defeat in Nevada Republican primary

Donald Trump was not on the ballot but she received fewer votes than the "none of these candidates" option.

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Hamas responds to ceasefire deal with 135-day truce plan

The group suggests a hostage-prisoner swap and full Israeli withdrawal in plans branded "over the top" by Joe Biden.

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Trapped orcas escape from drift ice near Japan

The pod of about a dozen killer whales were first spotted stranded on Monday north of Hokkaido.

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Theo O Ebonyi: Nigerian pastor arrested over allegedly swindling followers of $1m

Theo O Ebonyi, accused of swindling his followers and others, dismisses news of his arrest as fake.

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Facing Another Boeing Crisis, the F.A.A. Takes a Harder Line

By Mark Walker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/GmEUuNZ

Country music legend Toby Keith dies aged 62

Toby Keith, one of country music's biggest stars, dies aged 62 - he had previously revealed he had stomach cancer

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Pakistan: At least 10 killed in attack on police station

The attack in north-west Pakistan comes as violence rises ahead of Thursday's election.

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Dozens killed in strike on Russia-held Ukraine city

Russia blames Ukraine for the attack on a bakery, which the Kremlin said left 28 people dead.

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Xiang Yang Hong 3: Chinese ship's port call in Maldives fans India tensions

A Chinese research ship's imminent arrival at Male has increased tensions between Beijing and Delhi.

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Multiple Floors of Los Angeles Skyscrapers Are Covered in Graffiti

By Rebecca Carballo from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZMPhqwe

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and a MAGA Meltdown

By Jonathan Weisman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NlJyh2Z

South Carolina Democratic Primary Results

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She Gave Birth Two Weeks Ago. Now She’s in a Beauty Pageant.

By Madison Malone Kircher and Bridget Bennett from NYT Style https://ift.tt/ZB9TmaW

What are routes out of this 'dangerous moment' in Middle East?

BBC's Paul Adams asks whether US strikes on Iraq and Syria made a regional conflagration more likely.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-PM and wife Bushra Bibi jailed for illegal marriage

The court voids Khan's marriage with a faith healer, in the latest case against the Pakistani ex-PM.

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The Point of ‘Saltburn’ Isn’t What You Think It Is

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New Mexico: Failed election candidate paid me to shoot officials, gunman says

The gunman says he helped a defeated Republican target the homes of Democrats in New Mexico.

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Ukraine war: Two French volunteers killed in Russian drone strike - Macron confirms

President Emmanuel Macron condemns as "cowardly" Thursday's Russian drone attack in southern Ukraine.

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Segun Aremu: Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped

Gunmen stormed the palace of traditional ruler Segun Aremu amid concern about a wave of abductions.

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Biden Takes Aim at Grocery Chains Over Food Prices

By Jim Tankersley from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Rp20OKw

Western officials in protest over Israel Gaza policy

More than 800 officials in the US and Europe have penned a letter calling for more pressure on Israel.

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San Francisco’s “Pro-Drug Culture”

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