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The New York Times
- An Immigrant From Brazil Has Changed Lives as a Coach. Is That Enough to Stay in the U.S.? February 18, 2020Hicu Motta turned a group of working-class girls into first-class rowers. But immigration authorities rejected his bid for a green card.
- Affirmative Action Opponents Renew Their Battle Against Harvard February 19, 2020A group representing Asian-American students is appealing a judge’s ruling that Harvard did not explicitly discriminate against them by boosting other racial and ethnic groups.
- Southern Baptist Convention Removes Church With Registered Sex Offender Pastor February 19, 2020The largest Protestant denomination in the country expelled a small church in Texas.
- Boy Scouts Seek Bankruptcy to Survive a Deluge of Sex-Abuse Claims February 19, 2020The nonprofit group, which counts more than two million youth participants, follows Catholic dioceses and U.S.A. Gymnastics in seeking bankruptcy protection amid sex-abuse cases.
- On Politics: Can Bloomberg Take the Heat? February 19, 2020The billionaire faces a test as his moderate rivals scramble. This is your morning tip sheet.
- Rod Blagojevich, Coronavirus, Democrats: Your Wednesday Briefing February 19, 2020Here's what you need to know.
- Pete Buttigieg Hoped to Win Over Voters of Color. It Still Hasn’t Happened. February 19, 2020There is not much sign that he has attracted significantly more black and Latino voters in Nevada and South Carolina, as he had said would happen after strong finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire.
- Gender Pronouns Can Be Tricky on Campus. Harvard Is Making Them Stick. February 19, 2020The push for personal pronouns like “they/them” and “ze/hir” can ignite a power struggle in college classrooms. The Kennedy School of Government’s solution? Stickers.
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- UK to close door to non-English speakers and unskilled workers February 18, 2020Government plans to take ‘full control’ of borders a disaster for economy and jobs, say industry leaders and LabourBritain is to close its borders to unskilled workers and those who can’t speak English as part of a fundamental overhaul of immigration laws that will end the era of cheap EU labour in factories, warehouses, hotels and restaurants.Unveiling its […]
- Boeing 737 Max: debris found in fuel tanks of grounded planes February 19, 2020‘Absolutely unacceptable’ discovery a new setback for US firm, which orders inspection Boeing has ordered inspections of its entire fleet of grounded 737 Max planes after it found debris in the fuel tanks of some of the aircraft, in the latest setback for the US plane-maker.The specialist aviation blog Leeham News, which first reported the discovery of the “ […]
- Coronavirus: first two patients confirmed in Iran as cruise ship cases rise to 621 – live updates February 19, 2020Deaths on mainland China pass 2,000 as passengers begin leaving the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. Follow all the latest news here China’s handling of the virus is a diplomatic challenge for the WHOChinese people in UK targeted with abuse over outbreakDissent becomes victim of China coronavirus crackdownShare your experiences 1.31pm GMT Russia will c […]
- The world is failing to ensure children have a 'liveable planet', report finds February 19, 2020Children in biggest carbon-emitting nations are healthiest, while those with tiny environmental footprints suffer twofold from poor health and living at the sharp end of the climate crisisEvery country in the world is failing to shield children’s health and their futures from intensifying ecological degradation, climate change and exploitative marketing prac […]
- Sanders in lead as Bloomberg support rising ahead of Nevada debate, poll shows – live February 19, 2020Vermont senator now commands 32% support, according to poll‘Gloves will be off’: Nevada debate could be pivotal for DemocratsHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. Consider making a contribution 1.44pm GMT 2020 may not be a year that “It’s the economy, stupid!” holds true for the top priorities of the US voter. A new joint poll by Politico and Harvard th […]
- 'They allowed the perfect storm': UN expert damns New Zealand's housing crisis February 18, 2020Special rapporteur says successive governments have contributed to what she called a ‘human rights crisis’When Leilani Farha touches down in a new city, the first thing the UN special rapporteur on the right to adequate housing does is look up.In Melbourne, Toronto, London and Dublin, the skies above are filled with cranes, Farha says, soaring across the sky […]
- UK inflation jumps to six-month high of 1.8% – business live February 19, 2020Rolling coverage of business, economics and markets as British prices rise faster than expected Consumer prices rise; house prices increase across the UK Boeing finds debris in fuel tanks of undelivered 737 Max planesMarkets gain amid lull in coronavirus fears Metro Bank appoints new chief executive amid scandal fallout 1.32pm GMT There’s a mighty row brewin […]
- Caroline Flack's family releases unpublished Instagram post February 19, 2020TV star wrote message days before she died but her advisers warned against posting itCaroline Flack wrote an unpublished Instagram post weeks before she killed herself revealing how her “whole world and future was swept from under [her] feet” over claims she assaulted her boyfriend, her family has said.The former Love Island presenter, who was found dead age […]
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- Coronavirus: Passengers leave Diamond Princess amid criticism of Japan February 19, 2020Japan faces censure for a "chaotic" quarantine on a ship as those free of coronavirus begin to leave.
- 737 Max: Debris found in new planes' fuel tanks February 19, 2020The discovery raises fresh concerns about potential safety issues for the US plane-making giant.
- China economy: Why it matters to you February 19, 2020As China struggles to cope with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, we look at the scale and importance of it's financial might.
- Rowan Baxter: Ex-rugby player, wife and three children die in 'horrific' car fire February 19, 2020Rowan Baxter's wife reportedly jumped from the car yelling "he's poured petrol on me".
- Mayors in western France issue sickness ban in protest over healthcare access February 19, 2020The symbolic move by nine rural mayors is aimed raising awareness of "intolerable" healthcare.
- Syria war: Turkish operation in Idlib ‘only a matter of time’ February 19, 2020Turkey's leader warns Syria over its large-scale offensive against rebels in the northern province.
- Fátima Aldrighett: Mexico searches for suspect in seven-year-old's murder February 19, 2020Police are searching for a woman seen with seven-year-old Fátima Aldrighett, who was later found dead.
- Coronavirus: China expels Wall Street Journal journalists for article it deemed racist February 19, 2020The Wall Street Journal ran an opinion piece criticising China's response to the coronavirus outbreak.
