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Connie Chiume, 72, Dies; ‘Black Panther’ Actor Bridged S. Africa Eras

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 12:12pm
Her career began during apartheid and outlived it, reaching a personal milestone in a blockbuster movie and its sequel.
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What Causes Dangerous Inflammation in Children With Covid?

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:31am
The sometimes fatal condition, MIS-C, may be driven in part by a misdirected immune system, a new study finds.
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Lincoln Center Taps Education Leader as Next President

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:30am
Mariko Silver, a former president of Bennington College, will take the reins of the organization as it seeks to expand its audience and increase fund-raising.
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Ukraine Launches Rare Cross-Border Ground Assault Into Russia

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:17am
Troops and armored fighting vehicles crossed into Russia’s western Kursk region on Tuesday, according to Moscow and independent analysts. Ukrainian officials have not commented.
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The ‘Weird’ History of Tim Walz’s Political Put-Down

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:03am
Once, the word signified supernatural things. In the mouth of Kamala Harris’s running mate, weirdness is much more earthbound.
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Tim Walz Is an Absolute Balm for My Country Heart

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:46am
The Minnesota governor fills a decades-long geographic messaging gap for the party.
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Heat Raises Fears of ‘Demise’ for Great Barrier Reef Within a Generation

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:41am
A new study found that temperatures in the Coral Sea have reached their highest levels in at least four centuries.
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To Avoid an Economic Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:18am
Consumer spending has powered the economic recovery from the pandemic shock. Now wallets are thinner, and some businesses are feeling the difference.
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How Did Kamala Harris Pick Tim Walz? She Trusted Her Gut.

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:14am
The ambitious Josh Shapiro asked about his role as vice president. The battle-tested Mark Kelly was already seen as a third option. And the happy-go-lucky Mr. Walz promised to do anything for the team.
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Manhattan Planned Parenthood Will Stop Offering Abortions After 20 Weeks

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:14am
The shift came as Planned Parenthood’s New York chapter revealed plans to close four clinics across the state, as financial issues mount.
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What’s Behind All the Stock Market Drama?

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:06am
Analysts and investors have many explanations, including worries about the health of the U.S. economy and shifts in the value of the Japanese yen.
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After French Rail Sabotage, Some See Signs of a Murky ‘Ultraleft’

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 9:50am
Experts say the arson attacks before the opening of the Paris Olympics bear the hallmarks of insurrectionary anarchists opposed to the state.
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A Play About J.K. Rowling Stirred Outrage. Until It Opened.

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 9:39am
The muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show “TERF” suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can quickly vanish.
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In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 9:22am
A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals.
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U.S. Ambassador to Skip Peace Ceremony in Japan Over Israel’s Omission

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:40am
The American and British ambassadors to Japan said they would not attend an event to mark the atomic bomb strike in Nagasaki because Israel’s ambassador was excluded.
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Why Japan Was Crushed Most in the Global Market Rout

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:02am
The fragility of a more-than-year-long stock rally in Japan, fueled in part by a weak yen, has been exposed by the sudden strengthening of the currency.
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Court Disbands Thailand’s Most Popular Political Party

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 7:55am
Since the Move Forward Party won the last election with a call for change, conservative forces have kept it out of power. Now, it no longer exists.
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Hindus in Bangladesh Face Revenge Attacks After Hasina’s Ouster

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 7:42am
There has long been a perception that the Hindu minority supports Sheikh Hasina, who resigned her post and fled the country after a popular uprising.
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With ‘Sprint’ and ‘Simone Biles: Rising,’ Netflix Fills Olympic Content Gap

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 7:36am
New seasons of documentaries about running, gymnastics and basketball are being filmed this summer as part of a partnership with the International Olympic Committee.
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‘The Blair Witch Project’ Brings Up a Riddle That Looms 25 Years Later

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 7:36am
Twenty-five years ago, the indie horror blockbuster compelled audiences to ask, “Was that real?” The question now permeates our age of misinformation.
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