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En France, un #MeToo différé rattrape une série d’hommes de pouvoir

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By BY NORIMITSU ONISHI World https://ift.tt/3mvfOuk À ses débuts, #MeToo a été qualifié de produit du puritanisme. Aujourd’hui, une succession de célébrités françaises sont accusées d’abus sexuels - “le premier vrai ébranlement” de l’ancien ordre patriarcal? New York Times #MeToo Movement, Sexual Harassment, Sex Crimes, Women's Rights, Men and Boys April 8, 2021 at 04:15AM

Double the Trouble in a Novel of Hollywood Marriages

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By BY MEGHAN DAUM Books https://ift.tt/3uBTAdh In “Good Company,” Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney explores the long friendship and occasional secrets of two couples. New York Times Books and Literature April 8, 2021 at 04:00AM

08californiatoday-wildflowers

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By Unknown Author Slideshows https://ift.tt/3dMaheX 08californiatoday-wildflowers New York Times April 8, 2021 at 02:44AM

Corrections: April 8, 2021

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/3sZuqEX Corrections that appeared in print on Thursday, April 8, 2021. New York Times April 8, 2021 at 02:36AM

Quotation of the Day: A Particle’s Tiny Wobble Could Upend the Known Laws of Physics

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3dK2yOH Quotation of the Day for Thursday, April 8, 2021. New York Times April 8, 2021 at 02:33AM

A court filing says 445 migrant children are still in custody after being separated from their parents under Trump.

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By BY AISHVARYA KAVI U.S. https://ift.tt/3wzM6Jr Advocates and Biden administration officials say finding their families is difficult with each passing day. New York Times Family Separation Policy (US Immigration), Suits and Litigation (Civil), Immigration and Emigration April 8, 2021 at 02:27AM

Top Official Warned That Covid Vaccine Plant Had to Be ‘Monitored Closely’

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, SHARON LAFRANIERE AND CHRIS HAMBY U.S. https://ift.tt/3rTghry An Operation Warp Speed report last June flagged staffing and quality control concerns at Emergent BioSolutions’ factory in Baltimore. The troubled plant recently had to throw out up to 15 million doses. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Government Contracts and Procurement, Public-Private Sector Cooperation, Vaccination and Immunization, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Stockpiling April 8, 2021 at 02:07AM

Minor Performer

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By BY DEB AMLEN Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3sYrJU0 Jake Halperin floats one by us. New York Times Crossword Puzzles April 8, 2021 at 02:00AM

Myanmar’s Ambassador Locked Out of London Embassy

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By BY REUTERS World https://ift.tt/3t0Y7We Kyaw Zwar Minn, Myanmar’s ambassador to Britain, said he was locked out of the embassy in London on Wednesday, apparently for criticizing the Burmese military, which staged a coup in February. New York Times Defense and Military Forces, Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates, Politics and Government, Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat April 8, 2021 at 01:26AM

Joe Manchin says there is ‘no circumstance’ in which he would back weakening the filibuster.

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/3uxSJtQ “We will not solve our nation’s problems in one Congress if we seek only partisan solutions,” Mr. Manchin wrote in an op-ed in The Washington Post. New York Times Filibusters and Debate Curbs April 8, 2021 at 01:18AM

Hollywood Actor Charged With Running Film-Distribution Ponzi Scheme

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By BY HEATHER MURPHY Arts https://ift.tt/2PIWf60 Zach Avery convinced clients, to the tune of $227 million, that he had a deal with HBO and Netflix that would help net them speedy 35 percent returns, the S.E.C. said. New York Times Movies, Securities and Commodities Violations, Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes April 7, 2021 at 11:46PM

Bohm and Realmuto Power Phillies Past Mets

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By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sports https://ift.tt/2Q6FCRH Philadelphia’s offense made up for lost time, leading the team to a series win over a division rival. New York Times Baseball April 8, 2021 at 01:04AM

Williamstown Festival Will Take the Shows Outside

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By BY SCOTT HELLER Theater https://ift.tt/3mskQrH After a lost live 2020, the theater will stage a musical at a museum’s reflecting pool and an immersive show, all over town, based on real events. New York Times Theater, Williamstown Theater Festival, Summer (Season) April 8, 2021 at 01:00AM

Biden to Announce Several Executive Actions to Tackle Gun Violence

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/3uqr3qO President Biden is expected to announce his plan, including a measure to try to stop the proliferation of so-called ghost guns, on Thursday. New York Times Gun Control, Firearms, Mass Shootings, United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation April 8, 2021 at 12:00AM

Myanmar Envoy Who Critiqued Coup Is Locked Out of London Embassy

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By BY STEPHEN CASTLE World https://ift.tt/3cZGUHe After Myanmar’s military seized power, its ambassador to Britain had called for the release of political leaders who were detained in the coup. New York Times Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat, Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates April 7, 2021 at 11:19PM

Here’s … Matt Gaetz

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By BY GAIL COLLINS Opinion https://ift.tt/3cYY73f Trouble for the Florida fanboy. New York Times Ethics and Official Misconduct, United States Politics and Government, Sex Crimes, Child Abuse and Neglect, Human Trafficking April 8, 2021 at 12:01AM

Biden to Announce Several Executive Actions to Tackle Gun Violence

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/2PBKO05 President Biden is expected to announce his plan, including a measure to try to stop the proliferation of so-called ghost guns, on Thursday. New York Times Gun Control, Firearms, Mass Shootings, United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation April 8, 2021 at 12:00AM

Hollywood Actor Charged With Running Film-Distribution Ponzi Scheme

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By BY HEATHER MURPHY Arts https://ift.tt/321TbEp Zach Avery convinced clients, to the tune of $227 million, that he had a deal with HBO and Netflix that would help net them speedy 35 percent returns, the S.E.C. said. New York Times Movies, Securities and Commodities Violations, Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes April 7, 2021 at 11:46PM

Hawaii just became the 50th state to broaden vaccine eligibility.

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By BY ALLYSON WALLER World https://ift.tt/3fSQP30 Every state has now heeded President Biden’s call to begin opening vaccinations to all adults by April 19. New York Times internal-essential, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization April 7, 2021 at 11:44PM

‘Awful but Lawful’

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW Opinion https://ift.tt/3fVItrl Our legal system allows for extrajudicial killings by the police without real consequence. New York Times Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings April 7, 2021 at 11:24PM

Myanmar Envoy Who Critiqued Coup Is Locked Out of London Embassy

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By BY STEPHEN CASTLE World https://ift.tt/3dBVKT2 After Myanmar’s military seized power, its ambassador to Britain had called for the release of political leaders who were detained in the coup. New York Times Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat, Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates April 7, 2021 at 11:19PM

No, Georgia’s voting laws are not like Colorado’s.

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3uxwpAF Here are four key differences between the voting systems in the two states. New York Times Voter Registration and Requirements, Elections April 7, 2021 at 11:18PM

Valkyrae Gets a Big Chair in the Gaming World

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By BY ALEX HAWGOOD Style https://ift.tt/3d0S9iC The 29-year-old gamer from Los Angeles is a new owner of 100 Thieves, the e-sports team giant. New York Times Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming, Computer and Video Games, E-Sports, Women and Girls, Content Type: Personal Profile April 7, 2021 at 10:54PM