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Please Don’t Feed the Whale Sharks? Fishing Town Says It Must, to Prosper.

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By BY HANNAH REYES MORALES World https://ift.tt/3EblnWM The chance to swim with the world’s biggest fish led to a tourism boom in a Philippines town, but conservation groups decry the hand-feeding that keeps the gentle giants around. New York Times Fish and Other Marine Life, Endangered and Extinct Species, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Animal Behavior, Travel and Vacations October 24, 2021 at 05:32AM

L.S.U., Led by Exiting Orgeron, Tumbling Out of SEC Prominence

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By BY ALANIS THAMES Sports https://ift.tt/2ZmSJDa A blowout loss to Mississippi showed a stark difference for a program that had won a national championship two seasons ago. New York Times Football (College), Coaches and Managers October 24, 2021 at 04:12AM

As Hong Kong’s Civil Society Buckles, One Group Tries to Hold On

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By BY AUSTIN RAMZY World https://ift.tt/30ZVWJv Unions and other organizations have dissolved after facing pressure under a new security law. The Hong Kong Journalists Association is hoping it can avoid that fate. New York Times Organized Labor, Politics and Government, News and News Media, Shutdowns (Institutional), Newspapers October 24, 2021 at 04:07AM

Atlanta Topples Dodgers to Reach First World Series Since 1999

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By BY ALAN BLINDER Sports https://ift.tt/3GfOMks In third place on Aug. 13, Atlanta rode a surprising group of trade deadline acquisitions to a pennant, outlasting the 106-win Dodgers. Next up: the Houston Astros. New York Times Baseball, Playoff Games October 24, 2021 at 03:44AM

Quotation of the Day: She’s a Pioneer In Space. China Sent Cosmetics.

By Unknown Author Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3b9W5eQ Quotation of the Day for Sunday, October 24, 2021. New York Times October 24, 2021 at 03:43AM

Corrections: Oct. 24, 2021

By Unknown Author Corrections https://ift.tt/3ptSQYj Corrections that appeared in print on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. New York Times October 24, 2021 at 03:43AM

Colombia Announces Capture of Leader of Major Drug Cartel

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON AND SOFÍA VILLAMIL U.S. https://ift.tt/3E6Rp6b The arrest of Dairo Antonio Úsuga, widely known as Otoniel, was a victory for Colombia’s president, who has been struggling to contain persistent violence. New York Times Drug Abuse and Traffic, Defense and Military Forces, Drug Cartels October 24, 2021 at 01:50AM

Read the Deposition of Vanessa Bryant

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By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/2XD4Lr6 A deposition of Vanessa Bryant in her lawsuit against Los Angeles County. New York Times October 23, 2021 at 11:23PM

The Pessimistic Electorate Behind Biden’s Approval Ratings

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By BY NATE COHN U.S. https://ift.tt/3vCYCHU In the era of modern polling, only Donald J. Trump has had a lower approval rating than President Biden’s at this early stage of his term. New York Times Polls and Public Opinion, Inflation (Economics), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) October 23, 2021 at 09:00AM

How Literature by Black Authors Shaped One Scholar’s Life

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By BY MONICA DRAKE Books https://ift.tt/3niIN5K In “Read Until You Understand,” Farah Jasmine Griffin explores how books have served as instruction manuals to guide her through difficulty and triumph. New York Times Books and Literature, Black People, Poetry and Poets, Black Lives Matter Movement, Writing and Writers October 23, 2021 at 09:00AM

What Previous Covid-19 Waves Tell Us About the Virus Now

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By BY LAUREN LEATHERBY U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZeluS2 Looking back at the outbreak so far can provide some clues about how the virus may spread in the future. New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Disease Rates October 23, 2021 at 09:00AM

Alan Cumming Took Ecstasy to Quell His Nerves on Tony Night, ‘and It Worked’

By BY DANA STEVENS Books https://ift.tt/3jtRYPy And other revelations from the actor’s second memoir, “Baggage.” New York Times Books and Literature October 23, 2021 at 09:00AM

The Sheikh, the Businessman and a Hacking Mystery on 3 Continents

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By BY BARRY MEIER AND KARAN DEEP SINGH U.S. https://ift.tt/3E7V8QN A case that began with a feud in the United Arab Emirates, stretched from the U.S. to India and is now playing out in the British courts offers a rare glimpse into the anatomy of a hack-and-leak operation. New York Times Suits and Litigation (Civil), Computer Security, News Sources, Confidential Status of October 23, 2021 at 07:00AM

Spelling Bee Forum

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By BY ISAAC ARONOW AND DOUG MENNELLA Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3vCnMqg Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. New York Times October 23, 2021 at 07:00AM