Life as a Runway: What 9 Fighters Wore to a Boxing Gym in TriBeCa

The original Church Street Boxing appeals to a cosmopolitan array of amateur fighters and fit professionals.

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Is polar vortex linked to climate change?

With the US in the grips of a bone-chilling spell, scientists take a look at longer-term implications.

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Homeland Security Created A Fake University In Michigan As Part Of Immigration Sting

Eight alleged recruiters who were paid thousands of dollars for connecting students to the bogus university — which had an actual office space in Farmington Hills, Mich. — have been indicted.

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The Unlikely Success And Down-To-Earth Soul Of James Ingram

The gifted songwriter and singer wasn't a born superstar — but became something of a sleeper hit on the strength of his singing, songwriting and history-making collaborations.

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U.A.E. Accuses Qatar of Fielding Ineligible Players at Asian Cup

Beaten on the field by Qatar, the United Arab Emirates has asked Asian Cup organizers to investigate its rival’s leading scorer, Almoez Ali, and another player.

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Flush With Cash, China Continues to Borrow Billions From World Bank

From an economic standpoint, China does not need World Bank loans. So why is it still a top borrower?

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Seals take over California beach closed in US shutdown

Some 100 elephant seals make the California beach their home after it was sealed off to humans.

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Opinion: Here's Why U.S. Aid To Palestinians Needs To Continue

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro and Washington Institute for Near East Policy senior fellow Dana Stroul warn of the consequences of cutting U.S. assistance.

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New York school 'strip search' of black girls aged 12 investigated

New York Governor Cuomo calls allegations four girls, 12, were searched for drugs "disturbing".

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UK, France and Germany create payments system to trade with Iran

The UK, Germany and France create a payment system to allow trade with Iran without breaching US sanctions.

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Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes

Plus: Breville's $800 pizza oven, Fender's newest guitar, and a habit-breaking browser extension.

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Photo Gallery: Trippy Nocturnal Photos Capture Japan's Ever-Shifting Aura

Jean-Vincent Simonet's new book, 'In Bloom,' is anything but typical tourist shots.

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Polar vortex claims eight lives as US cold snap continues

At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed cities and US transportation.

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Russian hackers 'stole Mueller inquiry evidence'

Hackers are trying to discredit the inquiry into alleged Russian interference in US politics, prosecutors say.

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Sudan's Omar al-Bashir mocks 'Facebook protesters'

The president warns regime change cannot be done through social media, as mass protests continue.

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Vermicular Musui-Kamado Review: Luxurious, but Lacking

This induction-powered, cast-iron multicooker from Japan has an impressive array of capabilities, but it doesn't break any new ground.

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The Punishing Polar Vortex Is Ideal for Cassie the Robot

While humans suffer, a trunkless pair of ostrich-like legs is braving the frozen grounds of the University of Michigan, for the good of science.

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Behrouz Boochani: Refugee who wrote book with WhatsApp wins top prize

Behrouz Boochani sent messages to his translator from an Australian offshore detention centre.

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Making a bad thing worse: Apple’s FaceTime bug

Aurora HDR 2019 review: A vast array of HDR effects from photorealistic to fanciful

India job data spells trouble for Narendra Modi

The unemployment rate is the highest it has been since the 1970s, according to a jobs report.

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Drones help Galapagos tackle rat infestation

Tonnes of poison was laid down by drones in a project to get rid of the invasive species.

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Turkey in a pickle over Syrian olives

Turkey's decision to take and process olives from Syria's occupied Afrin region hasn't pleased local producers

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India Love Commandos head arrested after couples report abuse

Sanjoy Sachdev was arrested after couples in his shelter accused him of abuse and extortion.

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A Syrian Chocolatier's Legend Lives On In Europe — But Stays Close To Its Roots

Ghraoui chocolate in Damascus was a place fit for queens — literally. But the family that owned it since 1805 moved from war-torn Syria to Hungary to start over, and ended up thriving.

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The ‘Complete’ Cancer Cure Story Is Both Bogus and Tragic

An Israeli company claimed it will cure cancer in a year, and the internet erupted. But in this latest viral incident, everyone loses.

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The Very Vortex-y Science of Making Snow From Boiling Water

Turning hot water into snow might as well be the official sport of the polar vortex. Here's what's those water molecules are up to.

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Inside the village destroyed by a dam

The sea of muddy sludge released by a dam that burst in Brazil devastated tiny Córrego do Feijão.

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Aaron Donald Doesn’t Look Like a Defensive Tackle. So He Reinvented the Position.

The speed and power of the Rams’ wrecking-ball lineman show that size isn’t everything in the N.F.L.

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Belgium climate protests: Children skip school to demonstrate

Thousands skip school to join a march demanding tougher action against climate change.

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Pink's seven-year-old daughter using rifle sparks debate

Pink's husband Carey Hart says their daughter has been shooting since she was three years old.

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Deep Freeze Puts Strain On Midwest Gas And Electricity Grids

Millions of residents are being asked to turn their thermostats down to ensure there's enough gas for everyone. GM and Ford have suspended some operations in Michigan to help conserve energy.

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San Francisco Could Be First to Ban Facial Recognition Tech

A city supervisor has proposed banning local agencies from using facial recognition technology, warning of the potential bias and invasion of privacy.

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The WIRED Guide to Commercial Human Space Flight

Everything you need to know about SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and more.

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Migrants force-fed at Texas detention centre

Six men on hunger strike are force-fed via nasal tubes after a US judge approves the move.

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Sweden-Finland link to Polish beef in EU-wide scare

Sweden and Finland investigate meat from a Polish abattoir found to have handled sick cows.

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U. Of Maryland President Delays Retirement By One Year After Football Death

Wallace Loh, who had previously announced he would retire after the death of Jordan McNair, says he will stay on an extra year while the University of Maryland conducts a search for a new leader.

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Plex DVR and Channels: The case for using both

Plex DVR or Channels: Why not use both?

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SimCam review: This home security camera gets an assist from onboard artificial intelligence

This home security camera keeps false alerts to a minimum with intelligent detection.

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Can Big Global Sports Come Around to Human Rights Advocacy?

The fate of a Bahraini soccer player detained in Thailand has raised questions about the power of sports to protect its players.

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Gilet jaunes: France to ban masks at protests amid unrest

After months of protests, France will prohibit face coverings and even specific people from rallies.

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Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks

Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections.

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The Ugandan artist fighting HIV with a crown

Creating artworks from ARV bottles and old pills to encourage Ugandans to take their medicine.

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Sultan Abdullah crowned Malaysia's new king

Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah is sworn in as Malaysia's new king after a surprise abdication.

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'We Find A Way To Dance': Inspired By New Orleans, DAWN Reconstructs Beauty From Ruin

Dawn Richard gained fame as a member of R&B group Danity Kane just as her hometown was recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Now a solo artist, she explores her New Orleans roots on a new album.

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Art-Horror-Comedy 'Velvet Buzzsaw' Paints In Broad But Colorful Strokes

Jake Gyllenhaal re-teams with Nightcrawler writer-director Dan Gilroy for this funny Netflix horror film set in the art world that's better at delivering quotably arch lines than sharp satire.

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Which Democrats Are Running In 2020 — And Which Still Might

More than two dozen Democrats may end up running for president. They include senators, governors, business leaders, a mayor — even a spiritual guru.

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Italy in recession amid stagnant eurozone

Italy sees two quarters of negative growth as the eurozone expands by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter.

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Past Tense: On Jackie Robinson’s 100th Birthday, 100 Photos of an Icon

Through images and personal essays by longtime New York Times writers, a vivid look at the man who made baseball truly American.

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On Jackie Robinson’s 100th Birthday, 100 Photos of an Icon

The man, the athlete, the game changer.

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Was C.T.E. Stealing His Mind? A Gunshot Provided the Answer

Jason Hairston played briefly in the N.F.L., hunted with Donald Trump Jr. and owned a wildly successful hunting gear and apparel company. But he increasingly worried about a degenerative brain disease.

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Jackie Robinson Showed Me How to Fight On, Not Fight Back

The first black woman in the Baseball Hall of Fame recalls 42’s influence on her as a child.

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Whether They Wanted it or Not, Jackie Robinson Raised Americans’ Consciousness

A longtime New York Times columnist examines the legacy of the baseball great.

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Art-Horror-Comedy 'Velvet Buzzsaw' Paints In Broad But Colorful Strokes

Jake Gyllenhaal re-teams with Nightcrawler writer-director Dan Gilroy for this funny Netflix horror film set in the art world that's better at delivering quotably arch lines than sharp satire.

(Image credit: Claudette Barius/Netflix)

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Tesla's Challenge: Leaving Behind The Lap Of Luxury

Tesla is finally turning a profit selling premium electric cars. But CEO Elon Musk doesn't want to make money just selling luxury cars to the world's elite. He's still aiming for the masses.

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The Youngest 2020 Candidate Pushes A Platform Of 'Inter-Generational Justice'

Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Ind., recently announced his intent to run for president, saying the 2020 election should focus on changing the economic outlook for millennials.

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Letter from Africa: The fashion faux pas of bullet-proof vests

Body armour, like that worn by DR Congo's new president, can save lives but presents problems if you want to be discreet.

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Sports betting: are Ugandans hooked on it?

A Ugandan minister has warned that online sports betting is causing serious problems.

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Why Facebook's Banned 'Research' App Was So Invasive

Until Apple revoked its privileges Wednesday, Facebook was paying iOS users $20 a month to download and install the data-sucking application.

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Cities Grow Skeptical of the Promises of Big Tech

Taiwan's Foxconn says it may not build a Wisconsin factory for which it was promised $4 billion in incentives, while Amazon fields tough questions in New York.

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Tesla Moves to Build the Model Y After a Gangbusters 2018

Elon Musk’s car company just announced its second profitable quarter in a row, but keeping the momentum going requires more focus on costs, and a move overseas.

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Lyft Sues New York Over Driver Minimum Wage Rules

The ride-hail company says the new rules, set to roll out Friday, would advantage the market leader—Uber.

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Facebook Hires Up Three of Its Biggest Privacy Critics

Can a trio of privacy advocates effect change from within Facebook—or will they be stifled by corporate bureaucracy?

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Hackers Are Passing Around a Megaleak of 2.2 Billion Records

The so-called Collections #1-5 represent a gargantuan, patched-together Frankenstein of rotting personal data.

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Medical Effects Of Extreme Cold: Why It Hurts And How To Stay Safe

Frostbite can nip ears in just a few minutes in the sort of temperatures many Americans are facing this week. Pull that hat down and curb the drinking; alcohol can impair your judgment of temperature.

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Federal Judge Blasts PG&E's Commitment To California Wildfire Safety

In unusually frank language, the judge said he fears the potential for more fires in 2019 if the utility company does not take drastic action.

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Facebook, Google Draw Scrutiny Over Apps That Collected Data From Teens

In the latest revelation to raise privacy concerns, the Silicon Valley giants offered adults and teens gift cards for installing apps that would let the companies collect data on their smartphones.

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Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok

Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shutter more than 400 public schools.

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Jury Awards Sen. Rand Paul More Than $580,000 In Damages In Attack By Neighbor

The neighbor had previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress. The attack allegedly was prompted by a pile of brush Paul left near the line dividing their Kentucky properties.

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Wrongfully Convicted And Jailed 38 Years, Fred Clay Gets $1 Million Payout

"It is a great day for justice and it is a great day for Mr. Clay," said attorney Jeffrey Harris. The payout is the highest amount allowed under a revised state law on regarding wrongful conviction.

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With Better Climate Data, A Push To Use It To Prepare For Climate Impacts

Scientists are getting more and better data on our changing climate. Now, there's a push to use it to help people cope with the extremes we know are coming.

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There's Arsenic And Lead In Many Brands Of Fruit Juice. Should You Be Concerned?

Testing by Consumer Reports found "concerning levels" of cadmium, arsenic and lead in 21 samples of apple and other juices. But the FDA has yet to issue a guideline on arsenic limits in juice.

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Opinion: Growing Up In Kenya Really Does Not Prepare You For Chicago's Deep Freeze

Esther Ngumbi's dad back home had no idea what advice to give her about surviving the historic low temperatures. And he definitely wanted to know what that kind of cold feels like.

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Jury Hears Closing Arguments As Dramatic 'El Chapo' Trial Nears Its End

Prosecutor Andrea Goldbarg said in her closing arguments that Joaquín Guzmán led the Sinaloa drug cartel. Dozens of witnesses said he tortured and killed people and that he bribed officials in Mexico.

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Study Found Vaping Beat Traditional Smoking-Cessation Options

People who use e-cigarettes to quit smoking have milder cravings. The act of vaping provides pleasure, which may contribute to its success as a tobacco-quitting aid, researchers say.

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Why Is It So *&%# Cold? Come Warm Up In The Answer Vortex

The polar vortex has brought air so incredibly cold it may set low-temperature records. Will it ever be warm again?

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