• 11/24/2024

Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million

New York Times The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/business/titanic-watch-auction.html

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Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France

New York Times The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting scores of men to rape her while she was unconscious. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/gisele-pelicot-rape-trial-france.html

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A Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in Siberia

New York Times The Homotherium cub was preserved in Siberian permafrost with its dark fur and flesh intact. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/science/saber-tooth-cat-mummy-siberia.html

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Burglars Break Into Windsor Castle Estate, Home of Prince William, Kate and Family

New York Times The intruders entered a farm building on the castle estate last month and stole an Isuzu pickup and a quad bike, according to the local police. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/windsor-castle-estate-burglars-uk.html

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I Tried to Teach My Son Soccer. Here’s What He Taught Me.

New York Times After decades reporting on soccer, three months helping to coach a team of children under age 7 came as a revelation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/rory-smith-soccer-coaching.html

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Freed From Restraints, Ukraine Is Poised to Strike Into Russia

New York Times President Biden has granted permission for Kyiv to carry out long-range strikes, and his Ukrainian counterpart said the launches would come soon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/ukraine-russia-missiles.html

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Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy

New York Times As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/business/energy-environment/cop-oil-gas-green-energy.html

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Monday Briefing

New York Times A major change in U.S. policy on Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/briefing/ukraine-biden-trump-lebanon.html

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On Migration, Europe Warms to Ideas Once Seen as Fringe

New York Times As in the United States, a decline in the numbers of migrants crossing borders has not stopped anti-migrant sentiments from gaining ground. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/18/world/europe/europe-migration-shift.html

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What Are ATACMS, the U.S. Missiles That May Be Used Against Russia?

New York Times In a major policy shift, the Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use the ballistic missiles within Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/world/europe/what-are-atacms-missiles-ukraine-russia.html

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