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Front Page: The New York Times – October 23, 2022
Using Adoptions, Russia Turns Ukrainian Children Into Spoils of War
Thousands of Ukrainian children have been transferred to Russia. “I didn’t want to go,” one girl told The New York Times from a foster home near Moscow.
For Trump’s Backers in Congress, ‘Devil Terms’ Help Rally Voters
In vilifying tweets and speeches, G.O.P. lawmakers who contested the election have far outpaced other Republicans and Democrats in fueling polarization.
Fears Over Fate of Democracy Leave Many Voters Frustrated and Resigned
As democracy frays around them, Republicans and Democrats see different culprits and different risks.
Political Analysis: U.S. Midterm Election Issues And UK Tory Party Chaos
Front Page: The New York Times – October 22, 2022
Jan. 6 Panel Issues Subpoena to Trump, Setting Up Legal Battle Over Testimony
While the former president has suggested he might testify live before the committee, it was far more likely that the demand would lead to a legal fight.
Hasta la Vista? This Time, Boris Johnson May Say, ‘I’m Back.’
A comeback by Mr. Johnson is viewed as a very real possibility, delighting some Conservative Party lawmakers and repelling others.
As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder
The downfall of Britain’s prime minister served as a warning to all of the political peril that awaits those who fail to address the erosion of living standards, no matter the cause.
World Economic Forum: Top Stories – Oct 21, 2022
00:16 Why more people than ever are short-sighted – The trend is worst in children and young adults, and half the world’s population could be short sighted by 2050.
01:37 Six species saved from extinction – Recent ecosystem restorations have rescued some species from the brink of extinction.
03:30 You could soon 3D-print furniture at home – Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new wood-based ink that can be used for making 3d printed furniture
04:48 How Dark Data Affects Your Carbon Footprint -Companies generate 3.5 trillion gigabytes of dark data every day. But what is dark data?
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Front Page: The New York Times – October 21, 2022
Liz Truss Resigns After 6 Chaotic Weeks, Igniting New Leadership Fight
The beleaguered British prime minister relinquished her office after just 44 days of political and economic tumult, the shortest tenure in British history.
How Taiwan’s ‘Adorable’ and Ambitious Diplomacy Aims to Keep the Island Safe
Even as China’s threats on reunification grow more pointed, most recently at the Communist Party congress, Taiwan is working creatively to bolster its alliances.
‘It Was Horror’: Ukrainians Share Grim Tales of Russian Occupation
With Russian soldiers pushed out of parts of the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian investigators have been overwhelmed with accounts of detentions, torture and missing relatives, as well as collaboration and property theft.
Morning Headlines: News & Stories From London
President Vladimir Putin declared martial law in the four Ukrainian regions that Russia partially controls on Wednesday.
Front Page: The New York Times – October 20, 2022
Putin Declares Martial Law in 4 Illegally Annexed Ukrainian Regions
The Russian leader also imposed restrictions in over two dozen areas in Russia, signaling an attempt to crack down on dissent at home.
Bread Prices Skyrocket as Inflation Grips Europe
The elevated costs of flour, nuts, eggs and even electricity are forcing bakers to increase their prices and cut their production.
Where Have All the Men in Moscow Gone?
Across the capital, there are noticeably fewer men at restaurants, stores and social gatherings. Many have been called up to fight in Ukraine. Others have fled to avoid being drafted.
News: Russian Attacks On Power Plants, Protests In Iran, Ethiopia-Tigray War
We repot on Ukraine’s spiraling energy crisis as a third of the country’s power stations are destroyed. Plus: the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia escalates, a flick through the day’s papers, and the latest business news.
Front Page: The New York Times – October 19, 2022
Russian Barrage Targets Power, Water and Heat for Ukraine’s Civilians
The stepped-up attacks on cities, including through the heavy use of Iranian-made exploding drones, threaten a new sort of humanitarian crisis for Ukrainians this winter.
The Fed, Staring Down Two Big Choices, Charts an Aggressive Path
Federal Reserve officials are barreling toward another three-quarter-point increase in November, and they may decide to do more next year.
Acquittal of Russia Analyst Deals Final Blow to Trump-Era Prosecutor
John H. Durham, the special counsel who investigated the Russia inquiry for more than three years, failed to develop any cases that resulted in convictions.
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