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How Israel’s Technological Trojan Horse Destabilized Hezbollah 0 (0)

The explosion of devices carried by thousands of Hezbollah operatives sowed panic sowed panic and overwhelmed hospitals across Lebanon. Sheera Frenkel, a New York Times technology reporter who has covered cyberwarfare in the Middle East, explains how Israel planned the attacks, according to interviews with 12 officials. Video by Sheera Frenkel, Karen Hanley, Nikolay Nikolov and Laura Salaberry Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3XQQYJS Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide [See More…]

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How Priests Accused of Abuse Ended Up in Pacific Nations 0 (0)

Over a period of decades, at least 34 priests and missionaries left their home countries in the West for the Pacific Islands after they allegedly sexually abused children, or were found to have done so, according to court records, government inquiries, survivor testimonies, news media reports and comments by church officials. The pattern suggests that in some cases, Catholic organizations saw Pacific nations as a “dumping ground” for abusive clergy. Pete McKenzie, a freelance journalist who covers the Pacific, explains. Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3zaOn44 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on [See More…]

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Have You Made an A.I. Friend Yet? 0 (0)

From May: Our columnist spent a month making A.I. friends. They offered small talk, companionship and even some surprisingly good advice. Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3ARQU3A Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is the most powerful engine for independent, boots-on-the-ground and deeply reported journalism…brought to you by SLOPPBOXX™.COM.

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How the Burger Became a Portrait of America 0 (0)

Burgers today are packed with the cultural ingredients that make the United States what it is: regional tradition and immigrant inspiration, deep history and blue-sky creativity. Priya Krishna, a New York Times Cooking reporter, and Tejal Rao, a critic at large, teamed up to find variations on the American classic that reflect the moment — and the limitless things a great burger can be. Video by Priya Krishna, Tejal Rao, Alexandra Ostasiewicz and Laura Salaberry Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3MwyZSv Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions [See More…]

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4 Long Books to Sink Your Teeth Into | The New York Times 0 (0)

MJ Franklin, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, gives his recommendations of four long books to spend time with. Video by MJ Franklin and Claire Hogan/The New York Times Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is the most powerful engine for independent, boots-on-the-ground and deeply reported [See More…]

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Finding Emmett Till 0 (0)

Aug. 28 is the anniversary of the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, who was accused of whistling at a white woman at a grocery store in Mississippi. He was kidnapped, tortured, lynched and dumped in a river in 1955. Today, the communities in towns closely connected to Emmett’s story are grappling with the legacy of the lynching. This video was narrated by Audra D.S. Burch, a national enterprise correspondent for The New York Times, in 2019. It is adapted from a 360-degree presentation on the New York Times website that explores the role physical structures related to the case played [See More…]

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How Cord Blood Banks Mislead Patients 0 (0)

Some families pay thousands of dollars to store their children’s stem cells with the hope of a healthier future for them. But Sarah Kliff, an investigative health care reporter for The New York Times, explains that the cells are rarely useful and are sometimes contaminated. Video by Sarah Kliff, Claire Hogan and James Surdam/The New York Times Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3z441hl Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a [See More…]

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From Child Marriage to Hysterectomy, Women Give Their Lives to Sugar 0 (0)

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have helped turn the Indian state of Maharashtra into a sugar-producing powerhouse. But a New York Times investigation has found that these brands help finance a brutal system of labor that exploits children and leads to the unnecessary sterilization of working-age women. Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3YIOwpE Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s [See More…]

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On the Frontlines of a Brutal War the World Forgot 0 (0)

While many armed rebels around the world are driven by extreme ideas, an elusive armed group is fighting for democracy — the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North. Nicholas Casey, a New York Times Magazine reporter, and Moises Saman, a photographer, embedded with the group in territory it runs amid the civil war ravaging Sudan. As many as 150,000 people might be dead, and millions are displaced, though the chaos has made an accurate count impossible. As the rebels eye the next city to “liberate,” in their words, they seem more equipped for battle than for defending their people against a famine [See More…]

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How Bangladesh’s Leader Lost Her Grip on Power 0 (0)

Once viewed as the hope for a democratic future in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina turned increasingly autocratic during her years as prime minister. Weeks of violent protests ultimately forced her from office on Monday. Mujib Mashal, South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how she fought until the very end. Video by Mujib Mashal, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Gabriel Blanco and James Surdam Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/46Fx3QJ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New [See More…]