NEWSUPDATE: September 2019

Monday, 30 September 2019

What’s on TV Monday: ‘Le Samouraï’ and ‘The Silence of Others’

By BY PETER LIBBEY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2nHyGMG

Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in fresh India flood chaos

Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states have also disrupted normal life in the region.

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Your Monday Briefing

By BY MELINA DELKIC from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mWJBSy

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 Sale: Today's Offers on Mobile Phones and Electronics

Flipkart Big Billion Days 2019 has finally unlocked offers on mobile phones and electronics as the sale enters its second day. We've handpicked some of the best offers you can grab on mobile phones, laptops, and other gadgets.

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Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil

Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers".

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Corrections: September 30, 2019

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Quotation of the Day: Despite Bright Spots, Mets Fall Short Again

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Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.

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‘Succession’ Season 2, Episode 8: Bad Rap

By BY NOEL MURRAY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2orHdDK

‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 6: Generational Trauma

By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2mWFLst

On Opening Weekend, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita

By BY JOE DRAPE AND MIKE TIERNEY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ot3Jw1

Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy

By BY SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2mW88qH

4 Inmates Escape From Ohio Jail After Overpowering Guards

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2osIlaf

OnePlus 7T Review

OnePlus 7T improves upon the somewhat underwhelming OnePlus 7 less than six months later, adding a third rear camera and upgrading to the faster Snapdragon 855+ processor.

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A look at how tech firms and government keep failing to curb the sharing of child sexual abuse images, long after the PROTECT our Children Act was passed in '08 (New York Times)

New York Times:
A look at how tech firms and government keep failing to curb the sharing of child sexual abuse images, long after the PROTECT our Children Act was passed in '08 — Online predators create and share the illegal material, which is increasingly cloaked by technology.

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Pelosi Pushes for Simple Message on Impeachment as Inquiry Barrels Ahead

By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mXjIBU

Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun

By BY HOWARD MEGDAL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m5eALE

U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2nFx4D9

Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

By BY PETER S. GOODMAN AND AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2oqI2g4

M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nGnFLy

A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mHfgHD

Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m4Qe4G

Sunday, 29 September 2019

Courtney Rottenberger, Jason McKean

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Aaron Kurosu, Gregory Henselman

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Austria votes in snap elections after video sting scandal

Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party is expected to come top, but may need a coalition partner.

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Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead

A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say.

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Corrections: September 29, 2019

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Quotation of the Day: Beijing Parade Glorifies Party, and Xi’s Power

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Ring cameras, while helping to reduce crimes, also normalize constant property monitoring, and make people fearful of living in their own communities (Louise Matsakis/Wired)

Louise Matsakis / Wired:
Ring cameras, while helping to reduce crimes, also normalize constant property monitoring, and make people fearful of living in their own communities — Consumer surveillance cameras are everywhere now, and they're capturing moments we otherwise would never know have happened.

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Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2m2fKrq

macOS Catalina May Debut as Early as October 4, Suggests Apple Website

macOS Catalina, which was unveiled at WWDC 2019 back in June, is likely to reach your Mac as early as October 4, as suggested by the Danish version of the Apple website.

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HP Chromebook x360 12b, HP Chromebook x360 14b USI-Compatible Laptops Launched

The HP Chromebook x360 12b is priced at $359 and the Chromebook x360 14b is priced at $379.

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FIFA 20 Review

In our FIFA 20 review, we look at how the investments in Volta aren’t exactly worth it, as the game is much less strategic. That said, it looks great. With 11v11, gameplay improvements push FIFA closer to realism again, while changes to oft-neglected game modes are more cosmetic.

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Bard of Blood Review: Netflix’s New Indian Original Is Bad, and Shah Rukh Khan Should Feel Bad

In our Bard of Blood review, we look at how a callous and careless approach to its setting and people — Balochistan and Muslims — along with writing that defies logic and a show built out of patchwork, leads to an irresponsible and listless Netflix series.

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OnePlus TV Q1 Pro Review

OnePlus TV Q1 Pro price in India is Rs. 99,900, and it offers a 55-inch QLED screen, Android TV, and more. But is it any good? We review to find out.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.

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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.

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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.

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Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m3FfbW

‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nxYdYq

Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

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Andrew Yang: The 'Asian math guy' trying to be next US president

Andrew Yang's pledge of $1,000-a-month for every American has piqued the interests of many US voters.

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US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

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Influencer marketing ad spend on Instagram reportedly grew to $265M in North America in Q1 2019, up 62% YoY, threatening the platform's originality and appeal (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal:
Influencer marketing ad spend on Instagram reportedly grew to $265M in North America in Q1 2019, up 62% YoY, threatening the platform's originality and appeal — The draw of 1 billion monthly users has spawned an aggressive behind-the-scenes advertising economy that threatens the site's originality and appeal

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Saturday, 28 September 2019

Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest

A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption.

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Rethinking Trump’s Favorite Dictator

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2nXWls9

Impeaching the Peach One

By BY MAUREEN DOWD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2miMcpL

Tidy

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Ohio-based commercial insurance platform Bold Penguin raises $32M Series B, bringing its total raised to over $50M (Kyle Wiggers/VentureBeat)

Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat:
Ohio-based commercial insurance platform Bold Penguin raises $32M Series B, bringing its total raised to over $50M — Bold Penguin, a commercial insurance tech provider headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, today announced that it has secured $32 million in a series B funding round …

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Trump Tears Up the Welcome Mat

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2nRVfy2

Windows 10 Now on More Than 900 Million Devices, on Track to Hit 1 Billion in 2020: Microsoft

Microsoft said that there have been more new Windows 10 devices in the last 12 months than in any previous year.

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Dell Launches New Lineup of Inspiron and XPS Notebooks, All-In-One PCs, and Gaming Laptops in India

Dell has launched new all-in-one desktop PCs, notebooks, and gaming laptops across the XPS, Inspiron, and Alienware lineup in India.

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Apple to Make New Mac Pro PCs in US After Some Tariff Exemptions

Apple said on Monday it will make new Mac Pro desktop computers at its Austin, Texas facility, following some relief on tariffs by the US government.

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Samsung Galaxy A50s Review

Samsung Galaxy A50s is a slightly tweaked version of the Galaxy A50 but comes at a higher price which means it's competing with some heavy hitters.

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How Good Is the Yankees’ Defense? Depends on Who’s Keeping Track

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2niIoVy

Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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How to Throw an Intimate Dinner at Home, the Parisian Way

By BY KIN WOO from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/2niMwEU

Pete Alonso Ties Aaron Judge’s Rookie Record With 52nd Home Run

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN AND KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nZOhY1

Giuliani Backs Out of Kremlin-Supported Conference in Armenia

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2o0pHGB

Harris County Deputy Is Fatally Shot in Traffic Stop, Official Says

By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nixiQg

Samsung Galaxy A50s Review

Windows 10 Now on More Than 900 Million Devices, on Track to Hit 1 Billion in 2020: Microsoft

Microsoft said that there have been more new Windows 10 devices in the last 12 months than in any previous year.

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Dell Launches New Lineup of Inspiron and XPS Notebooks, All-In-One PCs, and Gaming Laptops in India

Apple to Make New Mac Pro PCs in US After Some Tariff Exemptions

Samsung Galaxy A50s Review

‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key

By BY A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2nY1b8W

Biden, Weathering Attacks From Trump, Returns to Campaign Trail

By BY SYDNEY EMBER AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lGyQD8

Friday, 27 September 2019

Trump, Ukraine and impeachment: Your questions answered

From impeachment proceedings to who listens in on a president's calls - your questions answered.

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Not just about sex: Indonesia's protests explained

The violent protests are about corruption, blasphemy and a draconian new criminal code.

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Prince Harry in southern Africa: Where are the world's landmines?

Prince Harry will highlight the fact that landmines continue to take thousands of lives.

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OnePlus 7T Review

OnePlus TV Q1 Pro Review

Ryan Murphy, Super Producer, Reboots Himself for Netflix and ‘The Politician’

By BY JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2maHNoq

Windows 10 Now on More Than 900 Million Devices, on Track to Hit 1 Billion in 2020: Microsoft

Microsoft said that there have been more new Windows 10 devices in the last 12 months than in any previous year.

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Dell Launches New Lineup of Inspiron and XPS Notebooks, All-In-One PCs, and Gaming Laptops in India

Apple to Make New Mac Pro PCs in US After Some Tariff Exemptions

Samsung Galaxy A50s Review

Facebook tests hiding likes from Australian users

It follows a similar and controversial trial by Instagram and is designed to ease social pressure.

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Veeva Systems, a cloud services provider focused on the life sciences industry, acquires Crossix, a patient data and analytics platform, for $430M (Natalie Gagliordi/ZDNet)

Natalie Gagliordi / ZDNet:
Veeva Systems, a cloud services provider focused on the life sciences industry, acquires Crossix, a patient data and analytics platform, for $430M — Crossix makes a patient data and analytics platform used by pharmaceutical marketers. — Veeva Systems, a key life sciences industry cloud player …

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Stasi files: German plan to transfer files sparks concern

Critics warn files on citizens of former East Germany could be less accessible if they are archived.

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OnePlus 7T Review

OnePlus TV Q1 Pro Review

Just How Corrupt Is Bill Barr?

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2mb4Csj

Samsung Galaxy A50s Review

One man's 3,000km march across Russia to oust Putin

'Shaman warrior' Alexander Gabyshev walked across Russia for six months with the aim of confronting the president.

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The Egyptian calling for a revolution against al-Sisi

Mohamed Ali is a former Egyptian military contractor calling for protests against Egypt's president.

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Meet 'The Terminator', Zimbabwe's disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

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