Sunday, 31 December 2017

‘Massive Mental Health Crisis’ Feared for Rohingya Children


By HANNAH BEECH from NYT World http://ift.tt/2lrJXwi

Fire Department Finds a Way Around Times Square Traffic for Medical Emergencies


By JAN RANSOM from NYT N.Y. / Region http://ift.tt/2EnceMr

After 2nd Bout With Cancer, Seeking to Heal His Body and Mind


By JOHN OTIS from NYT N.Y. / Region http://ift.tt/2zSWZYl

The Acrobatic Artwork That Pretty Much Sums Up 2017


By WESLEY MORRIS from NYT Arts http://ift.tt/2CuZdjG

What to Cook This Week


By SAM SIFTON from NYT Food http://ift.tt/2q5DwUv

Man found with small arsenal on Houston Hyatt Regency's top floor before New Year's Eve celebration, police say


Man found with small arsenal on Houston Hyatt Regency's top floor before New Year's Eve celebration, police say



A Houston man was arrested on multiple charges after police found a small arsenal of weapons in his room at the top of the Hyatt Regency ahead of the downtown hotel’s massive New Year’s Eve celebration, authorities said.

Colorado police say 'multiple deputies down' in incident outside of Denver


Colorado police say 'multiple deputies down' in incident outside of Denver



Police in a Colorado city just outside of Denver said "multiple deputies" are down after being shot while responding to a disturbance call early Sunday.

Thousands of bees killed and $60G in damage done by vandals in Iowa, police say


Thousands of bees killed and $60G in damage done by vandals in Iowa, police say



Vandals destroyed 50 beehives and did $60,000 in damage to a local honey business in Iowa, police said.

Police: Man massages teen's back at airport, hands him money


Police: Man massages teen's back at airport, hands him money



A Washington man who allegedly massaged a teenage boy's back without his permission at a New Jersey airport and handed him a note with money inside is facing child endangerment charges.

Bird flies into cockpit, forces Delta flight to turn around


Bird flies into cockpit, forces Delta flight to turn around



An unexpected stowaway forced a Delta flight to turn around Saturday morning.

Dog reunited with family after airport escape


Dog reunited with family after airport escape



The Canaan pup gave his family quite the scare.

Hotel cleaning crews in China caught using toilet brushes to clean drinkware


Hotel cleaning crews in China caught using toilet brushes to clean drinkware



Forget about bedbugs or mysterious stains — some of the practices at a trio of Chinese hotels are far more disturbing.

Lottery glitch gives woman winning ticket after winning ticket


Lottery glitch gives woman winning ticket after winning ticket



Nicole Coggins, who lives in Liberty, SC, thought it was a Christmas miracle when she bought a winning $500 “Holiday Cash” insta-pay ticket.

Merkel’s Wishes for 2018: More Empathy and a New Government


By MELISSA EDDY from NYT World http://ift.tt/2CnhGRj

Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 15 at Funeral in Afghanistan


By ZABIHULLAH GHAZI and FAHIM ABED from NYT World http://ift.tt/2CtReTR

Giant avocado sets world record


Giant avocado sets world record



It’s the guac of the town!

Even in Poland, Workers’ Wages Flow to North Korea


By PETER S. GOODMAN, CHOE SANG-HUN and JOANNA BERENDT from NYT World http://ift.tt/2q4JzJ8

‘Multiple’ Deputies Hit in Colorado Shooting, Officials Say


By CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2Ctu4gb

Passing the Torch to the Next Generation of Volunteers


By JAMES BARRON from NYT N.Y. / Region http://ift.tt/2lwqGsW

Trump stays focused on Iran protests, says US watching 'very closely'


Trump stays focused on Iran protests, says US watching 'very closely'



President Trump is seizing upon the anti-government protests in Iran, tweeting Sunday that Iranians are tired of their money being “squandered on terrorism” and that the U.S. is “watching very closely” for human rights violations.

In Congo, 2 Killed and Altar Boys Arrested Amid Crackdown on Protests


By JINA MOORE and STEVE WEMBI from NYT World http://ift.tt/2zV4M88

Witnesses: Residents prevented much worse attack in Egypt


Witnesses: Residents prevented much worse attack in Egypt



Witnesses say the deadly attack outside a church in Egypt lasted up to 20 minutes and that it took another 10 minutes before police apprehended the assailant.

Iran protests turn deadly as 2 killed amid warnings from the regime


Iran protests turn deadly as 2 killed amid warnings from the regime



The growing unrest over the economic woes plaguing Iran turned deadly overnight as two protesters were killed at a rally amid warnings from the country’s government that anyone who disrupts order and breaks the law “must be responsible for their behavior and pay the price.”

'Safe zone' for women set up at Berlin New Year's Eve event


'Safe zone' for women set up at Berlin New Year's Eve event



New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin will see a "safe zone" for women for the first time in the city's history.

Tech Q&A: Bitcoin, net neutrality, mounting TVs and more


Tech Q&A: Bitcoin, net neutrality, mounting TVs and more



I keep hearing about Bitcoin. I don’t get it. Can you explain if it is a good investment?

Laughter, Then Horror, as Flames Engulf Upscale Mumbai Restaurants


By AYESHA VENKATARAMAN and KAI SCHULTZ from NYT World http://ift.tt/2lwlkxS

Up for sale: Hitler's Mercedes


Up for sale: Hitler's Mercedes



It's being called "the most historically significant automobile ever offered for public sale": the 1939 "Super Mercedes" once occupied by a standing Adolf Hitler.

Frostbite: Know the signs and symptoms


Frostbite: Know the signs and symptoms



When old man winter comes to town, it's important to make sure you and your family are ready for more than just a heavy snow fall.

Las Vegas hotel shooting leaves 2 security guards dead, gunman severely wounded


Las Vegas hotel shooting leaves 2 security guards dead, gunman severely wounded



A gunman was not expected to survive a self-inflicted shot to the head after he allegedly fatally shot two security guards in a Las Vegas hotel room Saturday morning.

On the Dance Beat: Extreme Focus, Extreme Costumes, Extreme Imagination


By GIA KOURLAS from NYT Times Insider http://ift.tt/2EoiWSD

New Year’s Eve, Iran, Donald Trump: Your Weekend Briefing


By LOUIS LUCERO II and LANCE BOOTH from NYT Briefing http://ift.tt/2CnC1WH

Middle school beats dress code drama with communal closet


Middle school beats dress code drama with communal closet



One Pennsylvania school is making it easy for students to comply with campus policy.

Family suing Alaska Airlines, contractor for grandmother’s death from escalator fall


Family suing Alaska Airlines, contractor for grandmother’s death from escalator fall



Relatives of Bernice Kekona claim that they failed to safely transport her at Portland International Airport.

Ivanka Trump mostly wears clothing from own brand, report says


Ivanka Trump mostly wears clothing from own brand, report says



It's an unprecedented issue for the intersection of fashion and federal politics.

Avocados spill across Texas highway after big rig catches fire


Avocados spill across Texas highway after big rig catches fire



About 40,000 pounds of scorched avocados spilled onto an interstate south of Dallas this week after the 18-wheeler hauling them caught fire.

Iran's protests are powerful and real. Why are mainstream media outlets so hesitant to report on them?


Iran's protests are powerful and real. Why are mainstream media outlets so hesitant to report on them?



For all the squabbling that social media platforms are notorious for, their relevance to the media landscape plays an important role in times of protest.

Iran protests: How Trump can strike a fatal blow against a dangerous, tyrannical regime


Iran protests: How Trump can strike a fatal blow against a dangerous, tyrannical regime



President Trump should take decisive action in 2018 to support the ouster of the virulently anti-American theocracy that has ruled Iran with an iron fist and threatened its neighbors for the past four decades.

Disney World's Trump robot target of screaming rant. Is there any place that's safe from leftist insanity?


Disney World's Trump robot target of screaming rant. Is there any place that's safe from leftist insanity?



Is there any spot left in America where we can get awa from leftist hysteria? It’s getting harder and harder. Even at the home of Mickey Mouse.

A Year in Bloopers: The Making of The Daily 360


By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World http://ift.tt/2CflwwF

Homes That Sold for Less Than $500,000


By Compiled by C. J. HUGHES from NYT Real Estate http://ift.tt/2BXSuNR

Merkel calls for unity as nearly half of Germans want her gone


Merkel calls for unity as nearly half of Germans want her gone



German Chancellor Angela Merkel lamented her country's social divisions in a New Year’s address Sunday, but emphasized her commitment to forming a unified government in 2018.

Louisiana man charged in 'Nigerian prince' scam, police say


Louisiana man charged in 'Nigerian prince' scam, police say



Police in New Orleans have arrested a 67-year-old man after he allegedly helped swindle people out of thousands of dollars as a middleman in a "Nigerian prince" Internet scam.

Ex-Sheriff David Clarke denies facing FBI probe, calls reports 'fake news'


Ex-Sheriff David Clarke denies facing FBI probe, calls reports 'fake news'



Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke lashed out Saturday at what he called the “lying lib media,” after multiple reports claimed he was under investigation by the FBI.

GOP lawmaker: FBI, DOJ officials 'should be held in contempt' if dossier docs not turned over


GOP lawmaker: FBI, DOJ officials 'should be held in contempt' if dossier docs not turned over



A Republican lawmaker says top officials at the FBI and the Department of Justice “should be held in contempt” of Congress if they don’t hand over documents related to an anti-Trump dossier to the House Intelligence Committee.

The best Alexa commands to try with your new Echo


The best Alexa commands to try with your new Echo



No matter how many Amazon Echo commercials you see, it takes a little time to adjust to Alexa. Putting a virtual assistant in your home signals a change in lifestyle, sort of like adopting a puppy. There will be a lot of trial-and-error, but once you find your rhythm, you’ll forget what life was like without her.

Louisiana man charged in 'Nigerian prince' internet scam


Louisiana man charged in 'Nigerian prince' internet scam



Police in New Orleans have arrested a 67-year-old man after he allegedly helped swindle people out of thousands of dollars as a middleman in a "Nigerian prince" Internet scam.

2 electrocuted at substation in Detroit


2 electrocuted at substation in Detroit



Authorities say the pair, looking for copper wire, died at the scene, their bodies fused together in the jolt.

2 Las Vegas security guards fatally shot in hotel-casino


2 Las Vegas security guards fatally shot in hotel-casino



Police in Las Vegas say two security guards are dead after being shot in a room at a hotel-casino.

Cold puts some New Year's events on ice


Cold puts some New Year's events on ice



It'll be among the coldest celebrations in Times Square in years. But at least the show will go on there: In other places, the cold snap is causing events to be canceled.

Man arrested in 'Call of Duty' 'swatting' hoax that led to fatal police shooting


Man arrested in 'Call of Duty' 'swatting' hoax that led to fatal police shooting



A 25-year-old California man was arrested in connection to an online quarrel between two “Call of Duty” gamers that prompted a hoax call and led to a man being killed by police in Kansas.

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