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Where Is Peng Shuai?

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/30Jtuer The Chinese government must provide answers about the missing tennis star. New York Times Human Rights and Human Rights Violations, #MeToo Movement November 20, 2021 at 12:27AM

U.S. Warns Allies of Possible Russian Incursion as Troops Amass Near Ukraine

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES AND ERIC SCHMITT U.S. https://ift.tt/3nyXVgD Western intelligence officials are increasingly convinced that the Russian president wants to take control of a larger swath of territory. New York Times United States International Relations, Defense and Military Forces, Belarus-Poland Border Crisis (2021- ), Espionage and Intelligence Services November 20, 2021 at 12:22AM

A Cold and Snowy Match Leaves Canada’s Soccer Team in an Unexpected Spot

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By BY IAN AUSTEN World https://ift.tt/30DSSCr The Canadian men’s team, which has not been in the World Cup since 1986, is now leading the regional qualifying competition. New York Times Soccer, World Cup (Soccer) November 20, 2021 at 12:00AM

Ford and Rivian no longer plan to work jointly on electric vehicles.

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By BY NEAL E. BOUDETTE Business https://ift.tt/2Z63ycB Ford remains an investor, but its own E.V. development plans have progressed since the partnership was announced. New York Times Automobiles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Factories and Manufacturing November 20, 2021 at 12:00AM

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Forms New Civil Rights Unit

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By BY KAREN ZRAICK AND BENJAMIN WEISER New York https://ift.tt/3qSbhX8 Damian Williams, the first Black U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, noted a rise in anti-Asian and antisemitic crimes. New York Times Civil Rights and Liberties, Armories, United States Attorneys November 19, 2021 at 11:54PM

What Elizabeth Holmes’s trial means for Silicon Valley.

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By BY ERIN WOO Technology https://ift.tt/3nyP6Dl New York Times Start-ups, Frauds and Swindling November 19, 2021 at 11:45PM

Elizabeth Holmes took the stand in her trial. Follow along with our reporters.

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By Unknown Author Business https://ift.tt/3CxuAHx The founder of Theranos is being tried on 12 counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The trial is generally held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. New York Times November 19, 2021 at 11:38PM

Concern and Anger Build Over Missing Athlete’s Sexual Assault Allegations

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By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY Sports https://ift.tt/3nxnfU2 The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify that she is safe and that her allegations are investigated. New York Times Tennis, Politics and Government, Sex Crimes, Censorship, Human Rights and Human Rights Violations November 19, 2021 at 11:35PM

Meet some of the key figures in the Elizabeth Holmes case.

By BY ERIN WOO Technology https://ift.tt/3DC2pZt New York Times Frauds and Swindling, Computers and the Internet November 19, 2021 at 11:31PM

‘Woke Left Mob’ Influenced Jury in Trial of Arbery Murder Suspects, Lawyer Says

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By BY RICHARD FAUSSET U.S. https://ift.tt/3oJtQtV The defense lawyer for one of three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery unsuccessfully moved for a mistrial. Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday in Brunswick, Ga. New York Times Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Civil Rights and Liberties November 19, 2021 at 11:23PM

What’s in the $2.2 Trillion Social Policy and Climate Bill

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES U.S. https://ift.tt/3Cz4ynl The package includes $400 billion to bolster support for children and families, $555 billion for climate change programs and $166 billion in housing aid. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Politics and Government, Income Tax, Immigration and Emigration, Education (Pre-School), Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Child Care, Law and Legislation, Federal Aid (US), Global Warming November 19, 2021 at 11:18PM

Ken Griffin, head of Citadel, bid highest for a copy of the Constitution.

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By BY LAUREN HIRSCH Business https://ift.tt/3kSWact A group of cryptocurrency fans known as ConstitutionDAO had also bid on the document, setting off a frenzy of memes and pledges. New York Times Constitution (US), Museums, Auctions, Virtual Currency November 19, 2021 at 11:13PM

Here’s what to know about the case.

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By BY ERIN WOO Technology https://ift.tt/30KogQ8 New York Times November 19, 2021 at 11:13PM

Rittenhouse, Social Safety Net, Turkey Pardon: Your Friday Evening Briefing

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By BY WILL DUDDING Briefing https://ift.tt/3HD7GSK Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times November 19, 2021 at 11:12PM

What prosecutors argued in Elizabeth Holmes’s trial.

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By BY ERIN WOO Technology https://ift.tt/3kR0HMc New York Times November 19, 2021 at 11:12PM

Caroline Todd, Half of a Mystery-Writing Duo, Dies at 86

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By BY CLAY RISEN Books https://ift.tt/30JA44V Writing under the pen name Charles Todd, she and her son published nearly 40 mystery novels, all of them set in rural England just after World War I. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Writing and Writers, Books and Literature, genre-books-mystery, World War I (1914-18) November 19, 2021 at 11:10PM

Nonfiction Audiobooks to Download This Winter

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By BY SEBASTIAN MODAK Books https://ift.tt/3cuTWLx From Anthony Bourdain to David Sedaris to “Ear Hustle,” these deeply personal accounts are particularly suited to audio. New York Times Audiobooks, Prisons and Prisoners November 19, 2021 at 11:06PM

A New General Manager Is a ‘Relief’ for Mets Leadership

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By BY TYLER KEPNER Sports https://ift.tt/3HH015V A lengthy process landed Billy Eppler, formerly of the Angels and the Yankees. Steven Cohen says the deal received “universal praise” from his fellow owners. New York Times Baseball, Appointments and Executive Changes November 19, 2021 at 11:04PM

Why did the prosecution’s case fall short?

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By BY JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR. U.S. https://ift.tt/3DCzap9 Some prosecution witnesses gave complex accounts that were not wholly favorable to the state’s case. Others gave testimony that helped the defense. New York Times November 19, 2021 at 11:03PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY AMELIA NIERENBERG U.S. https://ift.tt/328cgbo Tips for a successful Thanksgiving. New York Times Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Quarantine (Life and Culture), Disease Rates, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Content Type: Service, Holidays and Special Occasions, Thanksgiving Day November 19, 2021 at 11:02PM