World News Reports: February 2022

Online Dating Can Kill You. Literally.

Books
Books and Literature By BY DAVID GORDON from NYT Books https://ift.tt/nAuVPTi

Ukraine crisis: Google Maps live traffic data turned off in country

The live service has been shut down temporarily to protect users, but navigation features still work.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qPfmCU4

Russian Artists Speak Out Against War, but Fear Reprisals

Arts
Art, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Venice Biennale, War and Armed Conflicts By BY ALEX MARSHALL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/g76EH4B

Ukraine crisis: Ukrainians prepare to go home to fight

A growing number of Ukrainians living in Britain are headed for the front lines in their homeland.

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Staying neutral on Russia, Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. show the limits of their alliance with the U.S.

World
By BY MONA EL-NAGGAR from NYT World https://ift.tt/QKCw4zy

Glasgow's homeless given free haircuts

A barber from Bearsden has been cutting the hair of homeless people.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LqY1JkU

FIFA Proposes Penalties for Russia but No Ban, Yet

Sports
Soccer, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/UYMuPnE

Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

February 27, 2022 at 11:44PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDnEmNS

Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDnEmNS

How Volodymyr Zelensky rallied Ukrainians, and the world, against Putin.

World
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022), Defense and Military Forces By BY STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/uUmrNSF

Stranded Soccer Stars, Frantic Phone Calls and a Race to Flee Kyiv

Sports
Soccer, Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/cs7x1om

Ukraine conflict: Children on their own, parents stay behind

Mothers and grandmothers lead their children into the unknown as men aged 18 - 60 must stay behind.

February 27, 2022 at 12:08AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RFXAEIG

Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyrXMAg

Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea 'stewardship'

Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich says he is "giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation the stewardship and care" of the club.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4VkabgR

Combate en Kiev: la resistencia ucraniana retrasa la invasión rusa

en Español
War and Armed Conflicts By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/36OJjkQ

Ukraine invasion: Kyiv imposes curfew amid sabotage fears

Citizens of the capital are told to stay indoors until Monday morning as Russian forces close in.

February 26, 2022 at 11:43PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mI2yVAS

Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky vows to defend independence

The president filmed himself surrounded by his advisers on the streets of Kyiv.

February 25, 2022 at 11:56PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qNpxnUl

Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky vows to defend independence

The president filmed himself surrounded by his advisers on the streets of Kyiv.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qNpxnUl

Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city.

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Love Letter: Separating Dating From Mating

Style
Love (Emotion), Marriages, Divorce, Separations and Annulments By BY MIYA LEE from NYT Style https://ift.tt/CKwOpe1

Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city.

February 25, 2022 at 10:24PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ma4qWpn

Ukraine-Russia invasion: Europe prepares for wave of refugees

Roads out of Ukraine's major cities are jammed as many pack up and flee Russia's military invasion.

February 24, 2022 at 10:17PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JBLkXRa

Ukraine conflict: Russian public divided over invasion

The BBC talks to Russians in Moscow and Rostov to find out what they think of the assault on Ukraine.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PjJCEw8

Ukraine crisis: Warning UK energy bills could top £3,000 a year

The conflict in Ukraine could push the energy price cap to £3,238 a year from October, a report warns.

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‘I fear for my kids.’ Ukrainians in Kyiv flee the capital.

World
By BY YOUSUR AL-HLOU, MICHAEL DOWNEY AND TARAS RATUSHNYY from NYT World https://ift.tt/d0H1tki

Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread

The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states.

February 24, 2022 at 10:37PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZFqV3TD

WATCH: How Russia's invasion of Ukraine started

Russia launches a full-scale attack on Ukraine - after previously saying it wouldn't. Here's how it unfolded.

February 24, 2022 at 11:01PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4yCYfhD

In eastern Ukraine, the conflict’s toll is increasing.

World
By BY LYNSEY ADDARIO AND DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/oPIFk7r

Starbucks Strategy for Responding to Union Elections Is Dealt a Setback

Business
Coffeehouses, Organized Labor, Labor and Jobs By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/8w4zgBq

The U.S. is preparing a ban on American technology exports to Russia.

World
By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT World https://ift.tt/YjurTqS

Review: A Pianist Explores Mozart the Late Bloomer

Arts
Classical Music, Music By BY ZACHARY WOOLFE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/eSUEo9Q

Ivanka Trump in Talks With Jan. 6 Panel About Cooperating in Inquiry

U.S.
Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021) By BY ANNIE KARNI AND LUKE BROADWATER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xmotL23

Why We Dream About Past Loves

Style
Dating and Relationships, Emotions, Dreams By BY LINDSAY GOLDWERT from NYT Style https://ift.tt/Ochol7t

¿Por qué aumentó la generosidad durante la pandemia?

en Español
Philanthropy, Remittances, Recession and Depression, Quarantine (Life and Culture), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) By BY VIVIANA A. ZELIZER from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/vFLlnom

Kenyan food prices: Why have they gone up so much?

As Kenyans take to social media to lament rising costs, we look at what is behind the rising cost of living.

February 22, 2022 at 11:20PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yS5ihpX

Boots to sell £6 Covid tests ahead of rule change

Four-packs of lateral flow tests will be on sale for £17 from Wednesday despite free tests remaining until 1 April.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bcsoxpV

London Fashion Comes Back to Life

Style
Fashion and Apparel, London Fashion Week, your-feed-fashion By BY VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/Blkm1Xg

Deforestation threat to Amazon indigenous areas if protected status changed - report

It is illegal to mine these areas of the rainforest but the government wants to change the law.

February 22, 2022 at 04:07PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OgiwYu8

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine.

February 22, 2022 at 01:31AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Angel Lynn: Court to review pair's kidnap sentences

Angel Lynn suffered serious head injuries when she fell from a van after being kidnapped.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p5VZcGx

Medina Spirit Stripped of 2021 Kentucky Derby Win

Sports
Kentucky Derby, Horse Racing, Doping (Sports) By BY JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/6Gic3EV

Storm Eunice: Baby born on hard shoulder near Felixstowe

Lauryn and Josh Vartan say they considered the name Eunice but decided to stick with Florence.

from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YyE5KjD

Gregory McMichael’s lawyer notes that he had not used racist slurs.

U.S.
By BY RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/bLnjhIV

Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oGk825e

These vaccines have been embraced by the world. Why not in China?

World
By BY ALEXANDRA STEVENSON from NYT World https://ift.tt/kWBz3R1

At Billie Eilish’s Arena Show, the Only Spectacle Is Herself

Arts
Pop and Rock Music By BY LINDSAY ZOLADZ from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/wOKj4G9

Rodent Infestation at Family Dollar Warehouse Leads to Hundreds of Closures

U.S.
Recalls and Bans of Products, Shopping and Retail, Food Contamination and Poisoning, Rodents, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Salmonella (Bacteria) By BY VIMAL PATEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZlDcMuL

The Olympic gender gap is closing, but work remains.

Sports
Olympic Games (2022), Women and Girls, Gender By BY ALEXANDRA E. PETRI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/x8SmkYB

New York City plans to remove the homeless from the subway to boost ridership after a pandemic drop.

World
By BY ANDY NEWMAN, DANA RUBINSTEIN AND MICHAEL GOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/bzdE630

China’s foreign minister calls for new negotiations and respect for ‘territorial integrity.

World
By BY CHRIS BUCKLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/GFxzTMR

U.S. Lifts Temporary Ban on Avocados From Mexico

Business
Avocados, Agriculture and Farming, International Trade and World Market, Embargoes and Sanctions By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT Business https://ift.tt/p5rQsUZ

Russia has been laying groundwork online for a ‘false flag’ operation, misinformation researchers say.

Business
Defense and Military Forces, Politics and Government, War and Armed Conflicts, Research, Rumors and Misinformation, News and News Media By BY DAVEY ALBA from NYT Business https://ift.tt/gmHUzap

Ukraine

World
By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/xqBRHgP

Storm Eunice carves deadly trail across Europe

At least 14 people have died as high winds leave homes without power and transport systems in disarray.

February 19, 2022 at 11:25PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ny4xnYS

Love Letter: ‘The Former Stripper and the Future Minister’

Style
Love (Emotion) By BY MIYA LEE from NYT Style https://ift.tt/Jomt3OS

Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Alex Tabarrok

Podcasts
By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/42lxtJ3

No New Incursion Yet, but Putin Has Already Weakened Ukraine’s Economy

World
Economic Conditions and Trends, War and Armed Conflicts By BY VALERIE HOPKINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/HfWUndp

A man charged in the Jan. 6 riot sold forged vaccination cards, prosecutors say.

U.S.
By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5RULeqM

20-Minute Olive Pasta

Food
Cooking and Cookbooks, Content Type: Service, Recipes By BY EMILY WEINSTEIN from NYT Food https://ift.tt/4wpiP5C

Call for mass evacuation by Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine is an ominous development.

World
By BY VALERIE HOPKINS, MARC SANTORA AND MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/mBwOiau

Ukraine tensions: Russia looking for excuse to invade, US says

President Biden alleges that Russia is plotting "a false flag operation" to justify launching an attack.

February 17, 2022 at 11:58PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RQpc2jF

Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r2SbJPF

Rylee Foster: Liverpool goalkeeper on 'miracle' recovery after car accident

Liverpool goalkeeper Rylee Foster says she has experienced "dark" moments in her recovery from a car accident in October but has been given hope of a return to football.

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Dreamy Breakfasts for a Long Weekend

Food
Cooking and Cookbooks, Content Type: Service, Recipes By BY TEJAL RAO from NYT Food https://ift.tt/m8duvqX

Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests.

February 17, 2022 at 11:22PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r2SbJPF

Covid: Austria and Germany decide to ease rules

Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions.

February 17, 2022 at 12:39AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z6SZfpJ

Survivors from Spanish trawler that sunk off Canada unlikely, rescuers say

The vessel sunk off Canada on Monday, but rescuers say there is little hope of finding survivors.

February 16, 2022 at 10:24PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mNYMu0i

One-word gaffe invalidates thousands of US baptisms

Some Church members come to the defence of a Catholic priest in Arizona after he resigns.

February 16, 2022 at 11:11PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7KgI5N3

Covid: Austria and Germany decide to ease rules

Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z6SZfpJ

The Myth of the Magic Sports Beard

Style
Beards and Mustaches By BY ALEX WILLIAMS from NYT Style https://ift.tt/OXnlJuV

Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil.

February 16, 2022 at 11:42PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CPwxbYD

Winter Olympics: What are the drugs test rules and what did Kamila Valieva do?

A 15-year-old Winter Olympic figure skater has failed a drugs test, so why can she still compete?

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Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on 21 October on the set of "Rust" after Alec Baldwin discharged a live weapon.

February 16, 2022 at 12:40AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eIEuvmJ

Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on 21 October on the set of "Rust" after Alec Baldwin discharged a live weapon.

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This YouTube Star Is Also a Retail Empire

Technology
internal-sub-only-nl, Computers and the Internet, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming, Online Advertising, Social Media By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/DwSHedb

Senate Republicans Move to Stall Critical Vote on Fed Nominees

Business
Appointments and Executive Changes, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, United States Politics and Government, Banking and Financial Institutions, Inflation (Economics) By BY JEANNA SMIALEK AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/iNo8UMw