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The Woven Art of Laos

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By JANE PERLEZ from NYT Travel http://ift.tt/2FwtcrC

Tackling the Internet’s Central Villain: The Advertising Business

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By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2DZtBWy

The Real Burning Man

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By PENELOPE GREEN from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2DQCSAW

Hut! Hut! Hut! What?

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By BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports http://ift.tt/2FwqNxh

Robin Bell Doesn’t Think Science Should Be Political

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By MOLLY LAMBERT from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2FwGswm

Is It O.K. to Surprise Someone With a Negative Reference?

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By KWAME ANTHONY APPIAH from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2E3Dbrh

Are You a Perfectionist?

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By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network http://ift.tt/2DSQFa8

Millennial Moms-to-Be Don’t Hide the Bump

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By KATHERINE BERNARD from NYT Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2E4aNVS

To Respect the Earth’s Limits — or Push Them?

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By BILL McKIBBEN from NYT Books http://ift.tt/2EpRcgG

How ‘The Good Place’ Became an Antihero Antidote

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By JAMES PONIEWOZIK from NYT Arts http://ift.tt/2rWVdqs

How to Come of Age Onscreen? Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet Know

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By PHILIP GALANES from NYT Arts http://ift.tt/2nsJNFj

Two Men Can Stop the War Between Turkey and the Kurds

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By AMBERIN ZAMAN from NYT Opinion http://ift.tt/2rPfn5K

North Korean Defector, Honored by Trump, Has a Remarkable Escape Story

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By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World http://ift.tt/2DSNJdC

Wasps confirm James Haskell leave at the end of the season

The England flanker is out of contract this year and Wasps do not have the finances to extend his deal. 'Hask goes back a long way with Wasps,' director of rugby Dai Young said. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2DQzy8W

Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea and the rest

Clubs have until 11pm tonight to force through any final deals and add reinforcement to their squads. Should they fail to do so, supporters will have to wait until the summer to see fresh faces. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2E2tyJk

Arsenal accidentally CONFIRM Aubameyang transfer

In the age of social media, it's not uncommon for top-flight clubs to spend a mini-fortune revealing new signings with extravagant announcement videos. But Arsenal were left humiliated on Tuesday nigh.t from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2rUiCIT

Mesut Ozil 'agrees new contract' in boost to Arsenal

Ozil's deal with the Gunners is due to expire in the summer, and there has been little progress with talks in recent months. It had been thought he would follow Alexis Sanchez out the exit door. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2rSTcLY

Newcastle agree loan deal to sign keeper Martin Dubravka

The 29-year-old stopper has nine senior caps for Slovakia. Dubravka featured in five of Slovakia's World Cup 2018 qualifiers, keeping clean sheets against Slovenia and Malta. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2DP51Em

Leicester target Andros Townsend as Mahrez replacement

Leicester have an interest in Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez. Manchester City will attempt to push through a deal for Mahrez today. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2ntCNba

Amir Khan throws a glass of water over Phil Lo Greco

The two fighters came face-to-face for their opening press conference on Tuesday. But their meeting had to temporarily halted after Khan threw a glass of water over his opponent. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2En2ZMI

All Blacks face Australia at Japan's World Cup final venue

NZR had already signalled they were keen on taking the trans-Tasman clash to Japan after announcing in May that they would face the Brave Blossoms before heading to Europe for the end-of-year tour. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2nkVRta

Tottenham unlikely to make more signings after Moura deal

The Brazil winger passed his medical on Tuesday afternoon and is set to be at Wembley on Wednesday night to watch his new team-mates in action against top-four rivals Manchester United. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2DP8Jls

Everton close in on deal for Eliaquim Mangala

Everton are expected to be active before Wednesday's 11pm transfer deadline and the main focus has become singing Eliaquim Mangala from Manchester City on loan. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2Fw3zr0

Swansea 3-1 Arsenal: Sam Clucas strikes twice

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE LIBERTY STADIUM: Arsene Wenger has spent so much time looking for firepower that he seems to have overlooked the wild blaze spreading among his backline. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2GyjyWT

Man City have spent more on defence than 52 COUNTRIES

Having signed Benjamin Mendy for £52m, Kyle Walker for £54m, Danilo for £27m and goalkeeper Ederson for £35m, City have now broken their transfer record to bring in Aymeric Laporte. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2GzffKC

Crystal Palace look at Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is prioritising a striker and is looking at FC Midtjylland's Norwegian international Alexander Sorloth and Jordan Hugill of Preston, both valued around £8million. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2rWj1uo

Brighton bid £3m for ex-Manchester United forward Powell

The unexpected move for 23-year-old Powell is complicated by the fact that League One leaders Wigan are in the middle of a takeover to new Chinese owners who would need to give their blessing. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2ErUwIe

Ireland trust referee Owens to clamp down on foul play

Ireland trust referee Nigel Owens to protect their top stars against any late hits from France in Paris on Saturday, according to forwards coach Simon Easterby. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2DLTc5M

Arsenal: Wenger pays tribute to Giroud before Chelsea move

Giroud came on for the final 15 minutes of Arsenal's surprise 3-1 defeat by Swansea on Tuesday night as the clubs ironed out the final details, with the fee expected to be £18m plus add-ons. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2DNtLgn

Ryan Wilson eager to cast aside Scots' 'nearly men' tag

Ryan Wilson insists Scotland are ready to rid themselves of the 'nearly men' tag in this year's Six Nations. And he says there is no better place to start than by banishing the ghosts of Cardiff past. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2EpPL1D

Watford complete signing of winger Dodi Lukebakio

Watford have completed the signing of 20-year-old winger Dodi Lukebakio from Belgian side Anderlecht. The Belgium Under-21 international becomes Javi Gracia's second signing. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2FuvxmL

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Wins for Reading and Forest

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Reading's quest for much-needed points on Tuesday night began well when Jon Dadi Bodvarsson put them in front after 20 minutes against bottom club Burton from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2DPoKrx

Newcastle boss Benitez makes last-ditch plea to Ashley

Rafa Benitez has made an 11th-hour plea to Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to sign the players they need to stay in the Premier League. They spoke for just the third time since August. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2E3H5Ai

West Ham 1-1 Palace: Noble pen cancels out Benteke opener

MATT BARLOW AT THE LONDON STADIUM: West Ham and Crystal Palace shared the spoils at the London Stadium as goals from Mark Noble and Christian Benteke secured their side a point. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2rSFvwu

Rennes 2-3 PSG: Visitors through to League Cup final

Holders Paris St Germain reached the League Cup final with a 3-2 victory at Stade Rennes on Tuesday although their France striker Kylian Mbappe was sent off just past the hour mark. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2rTyLhJ

Zlatan Ibrahimovic signed LA Galaxy deal three weeks ago 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to call time on his stint at Manchester United and join LA Galaxy in the MLS, with the striker having already signed a contract 'three weeks ago' according to reports. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2noSh1b

Huddersfield 0-3 Liverpool

IAN LADYMAN AT THE JOHN SMITH'S STADIUM: Liverpool coasted to victory against Huddersfield Town as they got back to winning ways after frustrating defeats to Swansea and West Brom. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2nnsgPD

Atalanta 0-1 Juventus: Away side take step closer to final

Gonzalo Higuain and Gianluigi Buffon were both on form to help Juventus beat Atalanta 1-0, putting them in pole position to reach a fourth straight Italian Cup final. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2GwN7YD

Southampton have £25m offer for Quincy Promes rejected

Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino has been chasing the Holland international throughout this transfer window and has been told to meet Spartak's valuation if he wants to sign him. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2nmy4sG

Jurgen Klopp hints Liverpool cannot stop Emre Can leaving

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted he is powerless to stop Emre Can's departure from the club after the German's man of the match performance against Huddersfield Town. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2nqWNv4

Celtic 3-1 Hearts: Leaders go 14 points clear 

Six weeks have passed since the Invincibles tag bit the dust at Tynecastle. Hearts learned on Tuesday how it feels to have an unbeaten run ripped up and torn to bits. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2DYxuuS

Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston on the brink of losing role

EXCLUSIVE: Karl Oyston's future at Blackpool is hanging by a thread amid an escalating family feud following their humiliation in court, with father Owen looking to remove him as chairman. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2E0mBIM

West Ham leading race to sign Islam Slimani from Leicester

West Ham are leading the race for Islam Slimani after discussions were held with the representatives of the Leicester City striker. Slimani, 29, is also wanted by Newcastle but West Ham have the upper hand. from Sport | Mail Online http://ift.tt/2FsnBCH

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Skywatchers in western North America will see moon turn red in rare eclipse

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Skywatchers across western North America set their alarms to awaken before dawn on Wednesday to see a rare type of lunar eclipse called a "Super Blue Blood Moon," with hundreds of expected to view the phenomenon from a Los Angeles mountaintop. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2Eot9i9

Nintendo Switch overtakes the Wii U

The Nintendo Switch games console outsells its predecessor, just 10 months after its launch. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DRCiD7

Trump’s State of the Union in 90 Seconds

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By NATALIE RENEAU from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2DMwC93

These Dreamlike Portraits Explore L.G.B.T.Q. Identity in India

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By JAKE NAUGHTON and SOUMYA SANKAR BOSE from NYT Lens http://ift.tt/2BHl7xS

Teaching Activities for: ‘Medieval Times Goes Modern, Replacing Its Kings With Queens’

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By CAROLINE CROSSON GILPIN from NYT The Learning Network http://ift.tt/2GxfAha

Trump’s Speech vs. Trump’s Tweets

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By DREW JORDAN and DAVE HORN from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2rOM5UC

Ransomware added to Oxford dictionary

Mansplaining, ransomware and Mumsnet acronyms are among the latest words to be included. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DVyjod

Watching Trump’s Speech: They Cheered. They Groaned. They Ate a Cake.

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2E303Hy

Congressman calls for police to arrest undocumented immigrants at State of the Union - SFGate

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SFGate Congressman calls for police to arrest undocumented immigrants at State of the Union SFGate WASHINGTON - Democratic lawmakers and activists frustrated with the pace at which Congress is moving on protections for "dreamers," undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, often point to fears of deportation. Stories of undocumented ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News http://ift.tt/2DSHEOk

Hawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert

Additionally the employee who sent the warning, who had a record of poor performance, is fired. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2GwFtNV

Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children

Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2rYNfNF

Trump pushes hardline immigration policies even as he urges unity

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump urged lawmakers on Tuesday to work toward bipartisan compromises, but pushed a hard line on immigration, insisting on a border wall and other concessions from Democrats as part of any deal to protect the children of illegal immigrants. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2FuHau6

Trump preaches cooperation, but can he follow through?

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke of unifying the country and delivering for the American people -- and he has the opportunity to back up his words with action almost immediately. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2ntVDPt

Trump orders Guantanamo detention center to stay open

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Tuesday to keep open the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay after his Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, tried unsuccessfully to close the prison that has drawn international condemnation. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2GzE0GS

Trump fixes gaze on Republicans during speech to U.S. Congress

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in his speech to Congress on Tuesday that he wanted to extend an "open hand" to work with both parties on issues like immigration but he spent most of the address facing Republicans while seldom glancing at Democrats. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2BFpZ6w

Justice Department warned White House about releasing memo: Washington Post

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior Justice Department officials on Monday warned White House Chief of Staff John Kelly about the dangers of publicly releasing a memo that alleges abuses by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing people briefed on the meeting. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2DNNYXn

Hawaii civil defense employee mistook drill for actual missile attack

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(Reuters) - The Hawaii civil defense employee who issued the false missile alarm that stirred panic across the state last month mistook an alert drill for an actual attack, confused by conflicting messages used in the simulation, investigators said on Tuesday. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2GuBXDI

Texas inmate executed for murder of ex-girlfriend

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AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A Dallas man who was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in 1999 while he was out on parole was executed on Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a last-minute appeal, prison officials said. from Reuters: U.S. http://ift.tt/2DPCJxJ