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Wednesday, 28 February 2018
How Low Can Unemployment Really Go? Economists Have No Idea
By NEIL IRWIN from NYT The Upshot http://ift.tt/2COHCRX
Conquering High-Priced Shanghai, From Dumplings to Modern Art
By LUCAS PETERSON from NYT Travel http://ift.tt/2EXZLD9
Why Ipoh, Malaysia, Should Be on Your Travel Radar
By SANJAY SURANA from NYT Travel http://ift.tt/2oCXfHa
How to Bypass Airport Lines With the Tips of Your Fingers
By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM from NYT Travel http://ift.tt/2EVYcpb
How Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal Disrupts His Daily Routine
By BEE SHAPIRO from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2HR2cFi
$850,000 Homes in Maine, North Carolina and Oregon
By JULIE LASKY from NYT Real Estate http://ift.tt/2oveefA
Once It Was Overdue Books. Now Librarians Fight Overdoses.
By ANNIE CORREAL from NYT N.Y. / Region http://ift.tt/2CNluHZ
José Andrés Fights Starvation With Mayo
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A Painful Bruise Wouldn’t Heal. It Took Several Hospital Visits to Discover Why.
By LISA SANDERS, M.D. from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2HRN9uV
When Writing a Book Leaves a (Literal) Mark on Its Author
By JANE KAMENSKY from NYT Books http://ift.tt/2oEhW5x
FOX NEWS: NYC must pay $180G to 3 Muslim women forced to remove hijabs for mugshots
NYC must pay $180G to 3 Muslim women forced to remove hijabs for mugshots
New York City will have to pay out $180,000 to three Muslim women after forcing them to take off their hijabs for mugshots.
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FOX NEWS: Alabama man arrested on drug charges, 4 days after publicly criticizing county sheriff
Alabama man arrested on drug charges, 4 days after publicly criticizing county sheriff
An Alabama man was arrested on drug charges last week based on an “anonymous tip,” days after he publicly criticized a local sheriff over use of prison funds.
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FOX NEWS: California town bans plastic cutlery, straws to protect environment
California town bans plastic cutlery, straws to protect environment
Only paper, wood or bamboo items will be allowed.
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FOX NEWS: Couple gets married at Whole Foods
Couple gets married at Whole Foods
The reception was held in the café area.
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FOX NEWS: McDonald's worker shot in the face with paintball gun over broken drink machine
McDonald's worker shot in the face with paintball gun over broken drink machine
The employee said the paintball gun looked like a real handgun.
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FOX NEWS: Bellagio chef arrested for stealing close to $2G worth of lobster tails, police say
Bellagio chef arrested for stealing close to $2G worth of lobster tails, police say
A chef at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing close to $2,000 worth of lobster tails.
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FOX NEWS: 1 in 20 diners has left a restaurant without paying, study finds
1 in 20 diners has left a restaurant without paying, study finds
If you’ve ever dined and dashed, you’re not alone.
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FOX NEWS: McDonald's Szechuan Sauce might not be worth the hype, according to latest reviews
McDonald's Szechuan Sauce might not be worth the hype, according to latest reviews
McDonald’s may have been wise to limit its previous releases of Szechuan dipping sauce.
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FOX NEWS: Beef industry fighting back against 'fake meat'
Beef industry fighting back against 'fake meat'
They're arguing for stricter regulations when it comes to labeling this increasingly popular product.
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FOX NEWS: Bobby Flay on controversial 'Iron Chef' stunt: 'The network was not thrilled'
Bobby Flay on controversial 'Iron Chef' stunt: 'The network was not thrilled'
Bobby Flay thought his abrupt departure from “Iron Chef” — which he announced unexpectedly during filming — would make for "good TV."
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FOX NEWS: North Korea sent chemical weapons materials to Syria, UN experts say
North Korea sent chemical weapons materials to Syria, UN experts say
North Korea recently delivered 50 tons of materials to Syria for use in building what appears to be a chemical weapons facility, according to a U.N. report, flouting sanctions and likely generating a windfall for the isolated rogue nation.
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FOX NEWS: Driver who killed 6 teens in DUI case seeks parole after 18 years
Driver who killed 6 teens in DUI case seeks parole after 18 years
A driver who struck and killed six teenagers who were picking up trash along a highway in 2000 has appealed for early release on parole after serving 18 years in a Nevada prison, a report said Tuesday.
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FOX NEWS: Reputed MS-13 defendants laugh, smile as slain teen's family glares
Reputed MS-13 defendants laugh, smile as slain teen's family glares
Reputed members of the notorious Salvadoran gang MS-13 -- accused of brutally murdering two teenage girls -- laughed and smiled during Tuesday’s court appearance, all while the family of one of the victims watched from the gallery.
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FOX NEWS: Family doctor allegedly guns down neighbors with kids watching
Family doctor allegedly guns down neighbors with kids watching
A family doctor in Texas allegedly gunned down a couple of neighbors who were helping his mother move furniture – as the victims’ children watched in horror.
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Echoes of Lynchings in Quiet Photos
By DAVID GONZALEZ and OLIVER CLASPER from NYT Lens http://ift.tt/2EZHp0o
Teaching Activities for: ‘With Xi’s Power Grab, China Joins New Era of Strongmen’
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FOX NEWS: Thousands of well-armed rebel fighters are in Syria's Ghouta
Thousands of well-armed rebel fighters are in Syria's Ghouta
The Syrian government's battle to recapture the rebel-held eastern suburbs of Damascus is likely to be a long and bloody fight because of the presence of thousands of battle-hardened fighters who have had years to prepare.
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FOX NEWS: Lioness fatally mauls woman at game lodge in South Africa
Lioness fatally mauls woman at game lodge in South Africa
A 22-year-old woman died after she was brutally mauled by a female lion on Tuesday at a game lodge north of Pretoria in South Africa.
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FOX NEWS: Military takeover in Rio sparks fears of police brutality
Military takeover in Rio sparks fears of police brutality
One by one, three black Brazilian men matter-of-factly give tips for interacting with police that sound very much like "the talk" that many black Americans have with their sons.
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FOX NEWS: New satellite photos show Iran establishing another base in Syria
New satellite photos show Iran establishing another base in Syria
Iran has built another permanent military base outside Syria’s capital city complete with hangers used to store missiles capable of hitting all of Israel, according to Western intelligence sources.
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FOX NEWS: Kim Jong Un, late father Kim Jong Il used fake Brazilian passports to apply for visas, report says
Kim Jong Un, late father Kim Jong Il used fake Brazilian passports to apply for visas, report says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his late father Kim Jong Il used Brazilian passports with fake names, date of births and birth places to apply for visas in the 1990s in an attempt to visit Western countries while flying under the radar, a report said on Tuesday.
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FOX NEWS: Saudi Arabia allows women to join military, promotes female to high-level post
Saudi Arabia allows women to join military, promotes female to high-level post
Saudi Arabia is opening soldier rank positions to women for the first time ever in regions including Riyadh, Mecca and al-Madina.
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FOX NEWS: 2 stowaways on NY-bound flight die after falling off plane
2 stowaways on NY-bound flight die after falling off plane
Two men believed to be stowaways on a US-bound flight from Guayaquil died after falling from the aircraft on Monday.
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FOX NEWS: Buyer pulls out of home sale after discovering its porn past
Buyer pulls out of home sale after discovering its porn past
This home’s seen its fair share of happy endings — but not for the person who was about to buy it.
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FOX NEWS: Rare blue ice stacks 'as high as a three-story building' form along Michigan's Great Lakes
Rare blue ice stacks 'as high as a three-story building' form along Michigan's Great Lakes
In the middle of her work shift Sunday morning, Tori Burley received a text from her father that gave her a tingle of excitement: "The blue ice is back!"
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FOX NEWS: Discovery of giant hand axes suggest a prehistoric 'Game of Thrones' scenario in ancient Europe
Discovery of giant hand axes suggest a prehistoric 'Game of Thrones' scenario in ancient Europe
Even our earliest human ancestors made and used technology — something we can look back on thanks to the lasting nature of stone tools.
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FOX NEWS: Israeli gardener discovers remarkable 700-year-old 'Santa Claus' ring
Israeli gardener discovers remarkable 700-year-old 'Santa Claus' ring
A gardener in Israel has unearthed a rare bronze ring bearing the image of St. Nicholas that dates back to the Middle Ages.
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FOX NEWS: Extremely rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, once hidden behind wallpaper, surfaces
Extremely rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, once hidden behind wallpaper, surfaces
An extremely rare copy of the Declaration of Independence that was hidden behind wallpaper to protect it from ransacking Civil War troops, has surfaced.
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FOX NEWS: Bugs found in the driest spot on Earth could indicate life on Mars
Bugs found in the driest spot on Earth could indicate life on Mars
Freak rains in the driest part of the world have revealed hidden microbes that could point to what life on Mars might look like.
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FOX NEWS: Water may be all over the Moon, giving new hope for sustained life
Water may be all over the Moon, giving new hope for sustained life
It may not be as widely available as say a bottle of Poland Spring, but the water on the Moon may be more widely available than first thought, giving new hope for its potential.
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FOX NEWS: United passenger records heated exchange with ‘rude’ airline staff over carry-on bag
United passenger records heated exchange with ‘rude’ airline staff over carry-on bag
Though the pair were eventually allowed to board, Natalia says the event left her and her Russian-born mother, who speaks limited English, feeling humiliated.
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FOX NEWS: Chrissy Teigen brings 'emotional support casserole' through airport security
Chrissy Teigen brings 'emotional support casserole' through airport security
She made sure to check with TSA beforehand.
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FOX NEWS: American Airlines staffer filmed squabbling with passengers over missed flight
American Airlines staffer filmed squabbling with passengers over missed flight
All was not well in the high skies.
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FOX NEWS: 'Cocaine babe' pleads guilty to smuggling drugs on Princess Cruise following sentencing of porn star friend
'Cocaine babe' pleads guilty to smuggling drugs on Princess Cruise following sentencing of porn star friend
Melina Roberge, 24, and Andre Tamine, 63, have entered guilty pleas in connection with the Aug. 2016 incident after their partner in crime already pleaded guilty in November.
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FOX NEWS: Climber abandons 'completely suicidal' solo ascent of deadly K2
Climber abandons 'completely suicidal' solo ascent of deadly K2
A Polish-Russian mountaineer, who was attempting to become the first person to climb K2 -- one of the world’s deadliest mountains – by himself in the winter, aborted his mission on Sunday over safety concerns.
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FOX NEWS: Pelosi the 'most right-wing'? Only in San Francisco
Pelosi the 'most right-wing'? Only in San Francisco
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the House minority leader up for reelection, has been called the “most right-wing’ candidate running in her district this year.
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