Sunday 31 March 2024

Saturday 30 March 2024

The New York Times News Quiz, March 29, 2024


By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/LvNpzQG

Jane Goodall Is More of a Dog Person, Actually


By Darren Incorvaia from NYT Science https://ift.tt/LJbBxKl

New Pollution Rules Aim to Lift Sales of Electric Trucks


By Coral Davenport and Jack Ewing from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/iq7ujOX

Olly Alexander rejects call to boycott Eurovision

More than 450 artists and groups urged the singer to pull out of the contest over the inclusion of Israel.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DQRN0ni

Friday 29 March 2024

Why Didn’t My Sister Include Me in Her ‘Family’ Birthday Party?


By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/B3fmqlV

Beyoncé's country album: The verdict

The Texan star's eighth album adds a country twang to her immaculate blend of pop and hip-hop.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jXrmuT9

Wednesday 27 March 2024

Tuesday 26 March 2024

Friday 22 March 2024

Anthony Mackie: We need more fun on our TVs

The actor says he didn't overthink his latest role, and he doesn't think that viewers should either.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gTRXILC

Trump Told Pence Certifying Election Would Be ‘Career Killer,’ Valet Testified


By Luke Broadwater and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kEgziKU

The One Idea That Could Save American Democracy


By Astra Taylor and Leah Hunt-Hendrix from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/6Cw0YyW

Thursday 21 March 2024

Oprah, Ozempic and Us


By Tressie McMillan Cottom from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/lY95a3O

Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Expanding Electric Vehicles


By Coral Davenport from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/kDZRxA5

Veteran DJ Tony Blackburn receives OBE

The 81-year-old radio presenter was honoured by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/olAPi6p

Murdoch must have known of phone hacking, court hears

Lawyers for Prince Harry claimed in court a hard drive belonging to Rebekah Brooks went missing.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UvR5WgO

Tuesday 19 March 2024

Paul Simon Faced Unexpected Struggles. Cameras Were Rolling.


By Robert Ito from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/hMWBCV9

Crowds flock to new Banksy tree mural in London

Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NwCJgRx

Monday 18 March 2024

Saturday 16 March 2024

Friday 15 March 2024

Urn with Lemmy's ashes to be displayed at festival

The urn containing the Motörhead frontman's ashes will go on display at Bloodstock festival.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Jt4iWC

Paul Murray's The Bee Sting wins Nero book award

The novel tells the story of a middle-class Irish family imploding against a background of crisis.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7mqBH2t

‘If You See a Fox, and I’ve Died, It Will Be Me’


By Sarah Wildman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/YkzoDt7

Thursday 14 March 2024

When the Pandemic Hit Home


By Catherine Pearson from NYT Well https://ift.tt/IkNbRxX

House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App


By Sapna Maheshwari, David McCabe and Annie Karni from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/jZExYpu

Judge Quashes Six Charges in Georgia Election Case Against Trump


By Richard Fausset and Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Np5cwmf

UK to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers

It follows concern about a potential takeover of the Daily Telegraph by a group backed by the United Arab Emirates.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1rBygIk

Wednesday 13 March 2024

Sex Trafficking, De Facto Lies and Immigration


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/e2Iln9Q

Where Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism Collide


By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Yw6GHhv

New museum recaptures Blackpool's showbiz heyday

Strictly Come Dancing costumes, a Sooty puppet and Stan Laurel's hat go on display at Showtown.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ejfp8W7

Chinouriri latest to pull out of SXSW over Gaza war

A string of artists are boycotting the Texas festival which has a sponsorship deal with the US Army.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5jEpYbK