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Hudson Valley Towns Have a Big City Problem: The Rent Is Way Too High
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2024 10:00
Long considered more affordable than New York City, the Hudson Valley presents a stark example of how the nationwide housing crisis is squeezing renters.
Showjumper Shane Rose stood down after wearing mankini during event
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2024 16:53
Rose wore outfit at fancy dress equestrian event in Sydney 'It was just a bit of fun,' says three-times Olympic medallist The Australian showjumper Shane Rose has been stood down from competition after wearing a mankini ...
Notes on chocolate: a box your auntie might enjoy
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2024 11:00
You could sit down on the sofa in front of the TV, and scoff the lot Sometimes what you want is a delicious box of chocolates that's contemporary, but would still satisfy the most Spitfire-and-steam-train-loving of choco...
Did God have anything to do with the Big Bang, my five-year-old would like to know...
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2024 11:30
My son's curiosity about the beginning of the universe and religion is prompting mind-stretching questions at home Like most five-year-olds, my son is engaged in a constant battle to say 'why' until my brain explodes. Th...
Braunstone: Major search after reports child, 3, fell into river
BBC - 18 Feb 2024 22:51
Leicestershire Police said emergency services were searching for the child in the River Soar.
UK charities warn of 'devastating' council cuts to women's services
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2024 15:00
Those dealing with violence against women most at risk as local authorities try to balance budgets, experts say Domestic abuse charities and centres dealing with sexual violence say council budget cuts will have a devast...
Republicans Push Hard Line on Russia While Defending Trump's NATO Comments
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2024 21:39
Fearful of antagonizing the former president, congressional Republicans downplayed the remarks, instead lauding the former president's record and criticizing President Biden.
Navalny's Death Shocked the World, but Will It Galvanize Opposition to Putin?
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2024 19:58
His death united world leaders and demonstrators in grief, but it also left Russia without a charismatic counterweight to its leader's increasingly repressive policies.
Meet the Sailor Who Thinks His Sport Is the Next Formula 1
Time - 18 Feb 2024 14:00
Russell Coutts discusses the trajectory of SailGP, the circuit's high-tech catamarans and the challenges facing the sport.
Shane Rose: Show jumper competes in mankini
BBC - 18 Feb 2024 13:04
Australian three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose is stood down from competition for wearing a mankini during a show jumping event.
Trump launches gold high top sneaker line a day after $350m court ruling
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2024 05:13
'Never Surrender High-Tops' cost $399 and arrive on the market just after judge hands former US president huge penalty Donald Trump has launched his own sneaker brand, a day after a New York judge ordered him to pay $354...
At Rally in Michigan, Trump Lashes Out at Judge Who Fined Him $355 Million
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2024 05:03
"Our court system is a mess," said the former president, who faces felony charges in four other cases and has been found liable in civil cases related to business fraud, sexual assault and defamation.
Chaos and Cruelty
OpEdNews - 18 Feb 2024 23:20
"The Cruelty Is the Point: The Past, Present, and Future of Trump's America." ---Adam Serwer
The Guardian view on Julian Assange: why he should not be extradited | Editorial
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2024 20:30
Sending him to be tried in the United States would be an unacceptable act against the WikiLeaks founder - and against journalism It is not a secret that Julian Assange can divide opinion. But now is a time to put all suc...
F1 wants Horner allegations 'clarified at earliest opportunity'
BBC - 18 Feb 2024 19:49
Formula 1 urges Red Bull to resolve the controversy surrounding team principal Christian Horner "as soon as possible".
Nature Has Value. Could We Literally Invest in It?
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2024 12:03
"Natural asset companies" would put a market price on improving ecosystems, rather than on destroying them.
Facial Recognition in Airports: Biometrics Technology Is Expanding
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2024 12:00
Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States -- and the world -- and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.
HMRC investigations of wealthy 'tax dodgers' halve in five years
The Guardian - 18 Feb 2024 09:00
The drop in civil inquiries by fraud unit sparks criticism that the authority's use of its powers of enforcement are waning The number of civil investigation cases opened by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) fraud unit inv...
Ukraine visa schemes to be extended by 18 months
BBC - 18 Feb 2024 06:12
It means those on the earliest visas will be allowed to stay in the UK until at least September 2026.
Navalny's Death Crowns a Long-Running Campaign Against Kremlin Critics
Wall Street Journal - 18 Feb 2024 06:00
The Kremlin has killed or exiled a long list of opponents so that Russians see no alternative to Putin.
Haley Calls Navalny a 'Hero,' Saying Trump Must Answer for His Death
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2024 03:45
Nikki Haley has long criticized her former boss over what she has described as his love of dictators and authoritarian leaders.
Netanyahu Says He Won't Bow to Pressure to Call Off Rafah Invasion
The New York Times - 18 Feb 2024 02:50
The Israeli leader has come under international pressure to drop a threatened incursion into the city where more than a million Palestinians are gathered, seeking refuge from the war.