Monday, 1 October 2018

Rite Aid overhauls board after failed Albertsons merger

Rite Aid is separating the CEO and chairman position. Director Bruce Bodaken will become chairman and John Standley will remain CEO.

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Aetna to sell its Medicare Part D drug plan business to WellCare Health Plans

The companies say the transaction is contingent on regulatory approval from the Trump administration for CVS Health's $69 billion acquisition of Aetna.

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Anxiety is expensive: Employee mental health costs rise twice as fast as all other medical expenses

Of employers Willis Towers Watson surveyed, 57 percent say they plan to focus on mental and behavioral health to a great or very great extent. 

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Major hospital chain faces potential cash crisis after DOJ criminal fraud settlement, Moody's warns

"We expect the company will need to borrow on its revolvers in order to fund the settlement,"  says Jessica Gladstone, a Moody's senior vice president.

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The FDA wants to start naming retailers that are selling recalled food to help consumers

Food recall notices may soon start to include the names of retailers that sell the problematic items, not just the companies that manufacture them, USA Today reports. 

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J&J exec: Tuberculosis is a global emergency. It's time to start treating it that way.

Tuberculosis is deadlier than Ebola and HIV, but it has never received the same sort of attention and focus from the global  community.

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Hospital chain to pay $260 million to settle Medicare fraud charges

HMA, which was acquired by the for-profit hospital Community Health Systems in 2014, overbilled federal health programs and paid kickbacks to physicians, prosecutors said.

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Gene tweak kills whole population of malaria-carrying mosquitoes in lab

Scientists have killed a whole population of malaria-carrying mosquitoes in their lab by using modified genes that make the killer insects infertile, USA Today reports. 

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9 companies that changed their names to signal a new identity

Michael Kors is just the latest company to announce its intention to change its name, following a precedent set by a number the country's most famous brands.

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Delayed flight? American Airlines offers meditation app 'Calm' to stressed-out passengers

The world's biggest airline will soon start showing nature videos and offering passengers access to material through the Calm meditation app aboard most flights to help relax travelers — even as they jostle for overhead bin space and the arm rest.

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Melinda Gates calls on Corporate America to provide paid parental leave for new dads and moms

The workplace is not designed for families, and that needs to change, philanthropist Melinda Gates says.

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FDA Commissioner Gottlieb says US weighing ban on online e-cigarette sales

The FDA may ban online e-cigarette sales. This comes just weeks after Commissioner Scott Gottlieb dubbed youth use of e-cigarettes an "epidemic" and announced a historic crackdown.

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UnitedHealthcare warns hospitals it may drop major ER doctor network from plans

The insurer is warning hospitals it may drop the nation's largest provider of emergency room physician services from its network starting in January if an agreement is not reached before then.

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The auto industry's VHS-or-Betamax moment

The auto industry has a choice to make: Which language will cars speak when they talk to one another?The New York Times reports.

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Fracking showdown heats up in Colorado

Voters in Colorado will decide whether to institute larger setbacks for oil and gas operations, which would make most of the state off limits to drilling, according to US News & World Report.

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'Humanitarian crisis' looms as Arizona threatens to revoke immigrant children shelter licenses

Arizona health officials threatened to revoke the licenses of 13 federally funded immigrant children shelters, accusing the facilities' operator of n "astonishingly flippant attitude" toward the state's child protection laws, ProPublica reports.

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Weight Watchers renames itself to 'WW' as consumers want to be well, not to diet

The weight loss company is shifting its strategy and launching several new initiatives. 

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Amarin shares surge 300% after fish oil capsule showed benefits to heart patients in trial

Amarin share prices nearly quadruple after the biopharmaceutical company's fish oil capsule showed dramatic benefits to heart patients in a clinical trial.

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Walmart India and Walmart Foundation Announce Commitments to Support Sustainable Livelihoods for Farmers in India

<b>Lucknow, India, Sept. 27, 2018 –</b> Walmart India and the Walmart Foundation today deepened their commitment to smallholder farmers in India. The Walmart Foundation, working beyond the Walmart India supply chain, will invest US$25 million (approximately Rs. 180 crores) to improve farmer livelihoods over the next five years. Separately, Walmart India will grow its direct sourcing from farmers to 25 percent of produce sold in its Cash &amp; Carry stores over the same period. <br/><br/>Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the Indian economy, with more than 50 percent of the total workforce employed in the sector. In an effort to improve food security in India and boost the overall economy, the Indian government has set an ambitious goal to double farmers’ income by 2022.<br/><center></center><br/><br/>The new funding from the Walmart Foundation expands its ongoing efforts to develop and scale strong farmer producer organizations to help raise rural incomes. The new funds will be used to support farmer organizations to develop knowledge of sustainable farming practices, share business best practices, add value to primary agricultural commodities and improve access to finance and markets. <br/><br/>The Walmart Foundation will work with well-established non-government organizations to support farmer producer groups and develop best practices and demonstration sites that can be shared across India. The aim is to eventually empower multiple farmer organizations and connect them into a nationwide farmer-support network.<br/><center></center><br/><br/>In a separate bid to accelerate market access improvements and reduce transportation costs for producers, Walmart India has pledged to work towards sourcing 25 percent of produce in its Best Price Cash &amp; Carry stores directly from farmers. It also will seek to source from a local farmer producer organization in every state where it has stores. <br/><br/>Making the announcement in Lucknow today while meeting local farmers and touring a vegetable farm in Kasimpur village, Judith McKenna, president and chief executive officer of Walmart International, said: “We’re pleased to help create more opportunities for smallholder farmers in India through Walmart’s strengthened commitment to local sourcing and the Walmart Foundation’s US$25 million investment to support local farmer producer organizations. There are incredible benefits for our communities and our customers when we help give farmers opportunities to learn and expand their access to markets. Farmers’ incomes can grow and they can create new business opportunities for local entrepreneurs and help improve access to high-quality produce in their villages and beyond. All of this adds up to a stronger supply chain, stronger local businesses and better lives for smallholder farmers and their families. We are proud to be a part of that.”<br/><center></center><br/><br/>Walmart sources 95 percent of the goods sold in its Best Price Cash &amp; Carry stores in India from local companies and offers access to technical assistance and training programs to improve farming efficiency. The Walmart Foundation broadens this effort to address more systemic barriers that prevent farmers from increasing their productivity and market access. <br/><br/>In 2017, the Walmart Foundation invested US$2 million in Tanager to implement the Farmer Market Readiness Project in India’s Andhra Pradesh State, providing farmers with the knowledge, resources and services to enhance their market-readiness and expand their reach. <br/><br/>The US$25 million commitment announced today includes a recently announced grant of close to US$2 million to support International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to help smallholders generate more income. <br/><br/>Further reinforcing Walmart’s commitment to India, in August the company completed its investment in Flipkart group. This supports the growth of India’s economy as the company creates new jobs and business opportunities through strengthened supply chains, local seller development and access to global markets.<div class="cms-textAlign-center"></div><b>About Philanthropy at Walmart</b><br/>By using our strengths to help others, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for people to live better every day. Walmart has stores in 28 countries, employing more than 2.2 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. Our philanthropy helps people live better by supporting upward job mobility and economic development for the retail workforce; addressing hunger and making healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality; and building strong communities where Walmart operates and inspiring our associates to give back. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit <a href="https://ift.tt/1NvVs9q" target="_blank">https://ift.tt/2N1IuYM Walmart</b><br/>Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, nearly 265 million customers and members visit our more than 11,200 stores under 55 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2018 revenue of $500.3 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting <a href="https://ift.tt/2EcDrC4>, on Facebook at <a href="https://ift.tt/1cuByNT" target="_blank">https://ift.tt/2EdENMZ> and on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/walmart">http://twitter.com/walmart</a>.

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In Wake of Romaine E. coli Scare, Walmart Deploys Blockchain to Track Leafy Greens

<i>By Matt Smith, Walmart Communications </i><br/><br/>How do you know your food is safe to eat? <br/><br/>This isn’t a question many of us often ask ourselves. But lately, food safety has been in the public eye: 2018 has already seen a large outbreak of E. coli in romaine lettuce and Salmonella in a number of products from eggs to breakfast cereal. <br/><br/><b>Walmart Asks Suppliers of Leafy Greens to Use Blockchain</b><br/><br/>Today, Walmart and Sam’s Club sent a letter to suppliers of fresh, leafy greens asking them to trace their products all the way back to the farm using blockchain technology. Suppliers are expected to have all these systems in place by this time next year.<br/><br/><a href="https://ift.tt/2IbeLf7" target="_blank" data-cms-id="00000166-088d-dc77-a7ff-4dff689f0001" data-cms-href="https://ift.tt/2px77Dl Walmart’s open letter to suppliers.</a><br/><br/>This change means that the information gathered by these suppliers will be open and accessible through technology that offers real-time, end-to-end traceability from farm to table. Blockchain allows for digitized sharing of data in a secure and trusted way. <br/><br/><b>Improving Farm-to-Table Transparency</b><br/><br/>What happens when the food you buy has been identified as having Salmonella or E. coli? You may not know where or how your Caesar salad was affected. You just know you don’t want your family to get sick when eating it. <br/><br/>This year, many customers and grocers were forced to throw away large amounts of romaine lettuce when an E. coli contamination in romaine lettuce spread through the food industry. Health officials at the <a href="https://ift.tt/2qw3aP9" target="_blank">Centers for Disease Control told Americans</a> to avoid eating lettuce that was grown in Yuma, Arizona. <br/><center><br/></center><br/><br/>“But it was difficult for consumers to know how to determine where their lettuce was grown,” explained Frank Yiannas, VP of Food Safety at Walmart. <br/><br/>“None of the bags of salad had ‘Yuma, Arizona’ on them,” he said. “In the future, using the technology we’re requiring, a customer could potentially scan a bag of salad and know with certainty where it came from.”<br/><br/>It’s crucial to respond quickly and accurately to food safety issues like these. But with the traditional paper-based method of capturing information that exists at many farms, packing houses and warehouses, tracking down important data from multiple sources is extremely time-consuming. <br/><br/>With paper-based ledgers, Yiannas mentioned that it may take his team seven days to track down where a product came from. The team has to contact the supplier, get paper records and use those records to contact the company that imported or shipped the product to Walmart’s distribution center.<br/><br/>Seven days may seem like a long time, but take into consideration the path a head of romaine lettuce takes to get to your salad bowl:<ul><li>At the farm, the lettuce is planted in a field; it grows, and a farmer harvests it. </li><li>The next step sends the head of romaine to a processing facility where it gets washed, sliced and bagged. </li><li>Next, it’s transported to a distribution center where it’s sorted and placed on trucks for delivery. </li><li>Once the store receives the lettuce, associates unload it from a truck and immediately move it to a cooler where it is taken to the sales floor. </li><li>From the sales floor, the lettuce is either put in a customer’s cart or selected by a personal shopper for grocery pickup or delivery. </li><li>Now, the customer gets to eat the romaine lettuce in his or her favorite recipe.</li></ul><br/>Multiply this process by the 70,000 food items stocked in a typical grocery store, and you have an almost insurmountable challenge. <br/><center><br/></center><br/><br/>“The food system is absolutely too large for any single entity to [track],” Yiannas said. <br/><br/>But blockchain changes everything. <br/><br/>“We’ve been working with IBM to digitize that, so the information is captured on the farm with a handheld system. It’s [also] captured at the packing house at the supplier,” Yiannas continued. <br/><center><br/></center><br/><br/>Now, Walmart plans to use the power of blockchain to speed up identifying, researching and reacting to food safety situations. Today’s news is the first step of bringing the benefits of open and transparent information to the food industry. <br/><br/><b>What is Blockchain, and Why is it Important?</b><br/><br/>Blockchain is a system of recordkeeping that is open to users. When a piece of permissioned information (or “block”) gets entered into the chain, other computers in the network are notified. This makes falsifying information very difficult, because the change of information is open for all to see. <br/><br/>Think of these blocks of information as railroad ties. To place a tie on the ground, agreement is needed by all the civil engineer, the foreman and so on. Once the tie is placed on the ground, the rail the train travels on is placed on top. <br/><br/>The tie is the block. The rail is the chain. That’s the basic concept of blockchain. <br/><center><br/></center><br/><br/>Now, imagine trying to remove and alter one of those railroad ties. It’s not that simple. The tie can’t be altered without stopping trains, removing the rails, getting agreement from the civil engineer, and so on. Plus, everyone can see that you’re altering the railway, so you better make sure you get it right. There is a lot of accountability. <br/><br/>That’s what it is like to attempt to alter information in the blockchain. The information is out in the open creating greater transparency to changes. With increased accessibility comes more accuracy and trust.<br/><br/>This accuracy and trust is extremely important when both public health and livelihoods are on the line. Instead of taking a week to hunt down information about potential Salmonella in a product, blockchain tracking takes only a couple of seconds.<br/><center><br/></center><br/><br/>This gives food safety teams and customers alike the ability to react quickly. <br/><br/>In fact, the Centers for Disease Control believes that this change will help make more effective recalls.<br/><br/><b>Building Trust Through Transparency</b><br/><br/>Walmart’s new requirement is about making food safer throughout the supply chain. <br/><br/>“Customers trust us to help them put quality food on their tables for themselves and their families,” said Charles Redfield, executive vice president of food for Walmart U.S. “We have to go further than offering great food at an everyday low price. Our customers need to know they can trust us to help ensure that food is safe. These new requirements will help us do just that.” <br/><center><br/></center><br/><br/>Making information available in the interest of public safety is a step change for the industry. But it matters to everyone.<br/><br/>“When it comes to safety, this is not a competitive issue,” Yiannas said. “We all win or lose together.”

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Companies pay up Rs 1.1 lakh crore for fear of insolvency action



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ED attaches Nirav Modi's assets worth Rs 637 cr

ED has reportedly attached Rs 637 crore worth of assets of fugitive billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and family in India and four other countries in PNB fraud case. The assets include immovable properties in New York, a flat in Mumbai, diamond studded jewellery and 5 overseas bank accounts.

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Apple executive's killing: 2nd FIR names cops

The victim Vivek's family had claimed that the first FIR lodged was weak as it did not name the accused cops. Also, it was alleged that the police wrote the FIR on their own and later made Sana, the lone eyewitness and ex-colleague of Vivek, sign it. Vivek was allegedly killed by two constables for refusing to stop during a routine checking.

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Foreign MBBS grads face a hard road to licence

​Medical graduates from China, Ukraine, Russia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and other countries can't practice in India unless they clear the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE). The screening test is conducted by the Medical Council of India twice a year.

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Jet fuel hike, rupee crash may push airfares up

Airline officials suggest the twin impact of hike in aviation turbine fuel and a crashing rupee is going to be devastating for the carriers. An airline like Air India anticipates ATF costs to rise by Rs 65 crore this month. Airline sources say aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will cost about Rs 74,530 per kilo-litre (kl, 1000 litres) in Delhi.

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Tropical storm weakens, moves to Aegean's north

The storm that is affecting much of the Aegean Sea has weakened into a low pressure zone, but is still strong enough to cause strong winds and heavy rains in much of the western TurkeyClick To Continue

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Elderly of the world unite, in Turkey

As one of the fastest-aging countries in the world, Turkey needs to take the initiative to launch a series of measures that help develop a new vision for a productive life for people above the age of 65,...Click To Continue

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FETÖ used Ethiopian schools to strip cash

The terrorist group behind the July 15, 2016 military coup attempt has used schools in Ethiopia as cash cows through charitable donations, stripping them of their assets illegally. Documents on schools...Click To Continue

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42 major trials against FETÖ continue across the country

There are 42 major trials currently ongoing across the country against those involved in the foiled coup attempt of July 15, 2016 and with the Gülenist terror Group (FETÖ). According to figures compiled...Click To Continue

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'Mother Oya': the octogenarian who's dedicated her life to Istanbul’s orphans

An octogenarian Turkish woman has dedicated most of her life to orphans in the Kasımpaşa neighborhood of Istanbul's Beyoğlu district. Oya Kayacık, who has been caring for orphans in Kasımpaşa Children's...Click To Continue

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MHP leader Bahçeli confident in new economic program

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of Turkey's opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), said Sunday that the government's new economic program unveiled by Finance Minister Berat Albayrak will spur progress in...Click To Continue

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Turks speak 442 minutes on the phone per month

A study conducted by the Ankara-based Analitik Study Center showed that Turkish mobile phone users talked 442 minutes on the phone per month, approximately double the 231 minutes Europeans talk on average. The...Click To Continue

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5 dead after migrant boat sinks off northwest Turkey

At least five people were killed after an inflatable boat carrying migrants sank off Turkey's northwestern Edirne province, security sources said on Sunday. The rubber boat capsized Sunday off the town...Click To Continue

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FETÖ uses Ethiopian schools to strip cash

The terrorist group behind the July 15 2016 military coup attempt has used schools in Ethiopia as cash cows through charitable donations, stripping them of their assets illegally. Documents on schools...Click To Continue

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Tropical cyclone warning extended to Istanbul, heavy downpours expected

The tropical storm warning issued for Turkey's western Aegean region was extended to Istanbul as authorities expect heavy rainfall in the country's most populous city. The rare hurricane ndash; dubbed...Click To Continue

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First lady Emine Erdoğan receives award in New York for Turkey's refugee aid

First lady Emine Erdoğan was honored with a special distinction award from U.S.-based Global Hope Coalition (GHC) for reacting with compassion and dignity to the plight of refugees. While Erdoğan is...Click To Continue

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UK court to decide on senior FETÖ fugitive Ipek's extradition case in November

A British court on Friday ruled that the extradition case of three individuals who are believed to be linked to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), which Turkey says is behind the July 2016 coup attempt,...Click To Continue

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Stray bullets a threat to reckon with, 448 incidents in eight months

The gun culture in Turkey remains a threat to safety with stray bullets claiming innocent lives despite warnings and fines. Four people were killed and dozens wounded in 448 separate incidents all across...Click To Continue

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Aegean cities brace for tropical storm this weekend

A tropical storm expected to hit the western shores of Turkey this weekend has alarmed authorities. Municipalities have set up crisis desks and warned the public to be cautious as the storm approaches....Click To Continue

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Şırnak, former hotbed of PKK terror, rises again with rebuilding

Southeastern Turkey's Şırnak, which was the scene of a violent terrorist campaign by the PKK in 2015 and 2016, nears completion of a massive rebuilding process that has completely changed the face of the...Click To Continue

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Companies pay up Rs 1.1 lakh crore for fear of insolvency action



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ED attaches Nirav Modi's assets worth Rs 637 cr

ED has reportedly attached Rs 637 crore worth of assets of fugitive billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi and family in India and four other countries in PNB fraud case. The assets include immovable properties in New York, a flat in Mumbai, diamond studded jewellery and 5 overseas bank accounts.

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Apple executive's killing: 2nd FIR names cops

The victim Vivek's family had claimed that the first FIR lodged was weak as it did not name the accused cops. Also, it was alleged that the police wrote the FIR on their own and later made Sana, the lone eyewitness and ex-colleague of Vivek, sign it. Vivek was allegedly killed by two constables for refusing to stop during a routine checking.

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Foreign MBBS grads face a hard road to licence

​Medical graduates from China, Ukraine, Russia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and other countries can't practice in India unless they clear the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE). The screening test is conducted by the Medical Council of India twice a year.

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Jet fuel hike, rupee crash may push airfares up

Airline officials suggest the twin impact of hike in aviation turbine fuel and a crashing rupee is going to be devastating for the carriers. An airline like Air India anticipates ATF costs to rise by Rs 65 crore this month. Airline sources say aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will cost about Rs 74,530 per kilo-litre (kl, 1000 litres) in Delhi.

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Europe Edition: Indonesia, Brett Kavanaugh, Nafta: Your Monday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

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U.S. and Canada Reach Deal to Salvage Nafta

After a year of fractious talks, the two countries reached a last-minute agreement to save the trilateral pact.

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Indonesia Tsunami Toll Climbs Above 800. ‘It Is Very Bad.’

The death toll is expected to rise significantly, officials said, as rescuers scrambled to reach the worst-hit areas. Without heavy equipment, people were using their hands to claw through rubble.

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Indonesia Searches for Survivors Amid Destruction

At least 832 people had been confirmed dead by Sunday, but officials fear that the death toll from the earthquake and tsunami on the island of Sulawesi could be higher.

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Scientists Surprised by Power of Indonesia Tsunami

Catastrophic tsunamis often result from earthquakes that move vertically along a fault. The quake that struck last Friday was a different kind, moving mostly horizontally.

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Democrats Denounce Limits on F.B.I.’s Kavanaugh Inquiry as a ‘Farce’

Even Democratic senators who knew the investigation would be limited expressed disappointment as investigators planned to interview only four witnesses, at least initially.

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A Quiet Docket May Be Just the Right Medicine for the Supreme Court

A lack of blockbuster cases offers the justices a chance to bridge ideological divides that have flared in the confirmation process of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh.

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Kellyanne Conway Says She Was a Victim of Sexual Assault

Ms. Conway said she was a victim of sexual assault as she defended Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court nominee, who has been accused of sexual assault decades ago.

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6 Months Before Brexit, Many in U.K. Fear ‘It’s Looking Very Grisly’

In myriad ways, the country is in the same position it was on the morning after the 2016 referendum: without a clear plan.

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On Crowded London Streets, Councils Fight a Flood of Phone Boxes

Proposals for hundreds of public phones plastered with ads have set off a battle over Britain’s public space.

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Migrant Children Moved Under Cover of Darkness to a Texas Tent City

The federal government has been moving hundreds of children a week under cover of darkness to a tent city on the Mexican border in West Texas.

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The Old Rules of the Workplace Aren’t Working. At Least Not for Women.

The number of female chief executives in Fortune 500 companies is 5 percent and has actually declined over the past year.

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How Samantha Bee and Cecile Richards Overcome Self-Doubt

You just do the thing and you block out everybody else. You get over yourself.

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What Men Should Know About #MeToo: It’s About Them

Women “are laying themselves bare to awaken us, so we can do better,” said Wade Davis, a former N.F.L. player.

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James Comey: The F.B.I. Can Do This

Despite limitations and partisan attacks, the bureau can find out a lot about the Kavanaugh accusations in a week.

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Victimizing the Victims, Again

In the Kavanaugh hearings, Republicans made it clear that the old, male-dominated order will prevail.

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He Got Schizophrenia. He Got Cancer. And Then He Got Cured.

A bone-marrow transplant treated a patient’s leukemia — and his delusions, too. Some doctors think they know why.

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Executions With an Extra Dose of Cruelty

Inmates on Tennessee’s death row favor a firing squad to a torturous, deadly injection.

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The Economic Future Isn’t What It Used to Be (Wonkish)

Long run economic prospects fell sharply after the Great Recession

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Trump Can’t Win the War on Demography

A proposed citizenship question on the 2020 census reveals the dependency between older white voters and America’s growing young minority population.

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Red Tide, Take Warning

Perhaps the disaster that struck Florida’s southwest coast this summer will cause residents to rethink the way they live.

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NEWS ANALYSIS: More Evidence That Nutrition Studies Don’t Always Add Up

A Cornell food scientist’s downfall could reveal a bigger problem in nutrition research.

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Fury Is a Political Weapon. And Women Need to Wield It.

What the testimony of Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh showed us about who gets to be angry in public.

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We Can’t Just Let Boys Be Boys

Locker rooms are not the place to learn about sexual ethics. Neither is the internet.

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On Photography: Photographing Past Stereotype

The evolution of the photographer Cristina De Middel maps the complex process of shedding clichés.

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On Comedy: The Comedy Master Who Hasn’t Gotten Her Due: Elayne Boosler

A new box set makes the case that the pioneering female stand-up should be considered in the same class as David Letterman and Andy Kaufman.

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Kanye West Ends ‘S.N.L.’ With Speech About Trump and Bullying

The monologue, delivered in a red Make America Great Again hat, discussed racism and Democrats.

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Justice Department Sues to Stop California Net Neutrality Law

The agency filed its suit shortly after the state’s bill, meant to guarantee equal access to the internet, was signed into law.

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Shark Attacks a Teenager Diving for Lobsters Off the California Coast

The teenager had traumatic injuries to his torso but was expected to fully recover. It was the latest shark attack on the coasts of the United States.

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Mysteries of the disappearing IPO and Fahour's next gig solved

The $3 billion float of Latitude Financial disappeared without trace or explanation. The appointment of Ahmed Fahour as chief executive helps explain why.

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Lesa review

Lesa has finally, finally arrived, reviews Gemima Cody.

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Bigg Boss 12: Former Roadies Contestant Surbhi Rana is the wild Card Entry

In the teaser videos, Bigg Boss' wildcard entry Surbhi Rana looks fierce and all set to fight new battles.

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Kangana Ranaut to Rakhi Sawant: Who Said What in Tanushree Dutta Case

Here’s a low-down on who has said what on the Tanushree Dutta controversy.

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Jon Snow of Game of Thrones Was Seconds Away From Death as a Child

"Games Of Thrones" actor Kit Harington says he was seconds away from death when he got into difficulties in a swimming pool when he was just four-years-old.

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One Year Since #MeToo, Penelope Cruz Remembers Weinstein as 'Complicated'

When the first accusations came out against Weinstein a year ago, Cruz said at the time that she was "shocked and profoundly sad."

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Katrina Kaif Shares Her Look from Thugs Of Hindostan and Fans are Ecstatic

Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, the film also features Amitabh Bchchan, Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Sheikh in important roles.

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Bigg Boss 12 Weekend Ka Vaar: Nirmal Singh Evicted, Romil Chaudhary Returns

In Bigg Boss 12 Weekend Ka Vaar, the wrath of the double eviction fell on commoner 'jodis', Kriti Verma- Roshmi Banik and Romil Chaudhary-Nirmal Singh, but Bigg Boss had a surprise twist for them.

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Krishna Raj Kapoor Passes Away After Cardiac Arrest at 87, Bollywood Joins Family in Mourning

Randhir Kapoor issued a statement saying that Krishna Raj Kapoor died peacefully.

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Nick Jonas Plays Football with MS Dhoni as Priyanka Chopra Cheers On

Nick Jonas is currently in Mumbai, spending some quality time with his fiancé, Priyanka Chopra.

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Streaming Now: 5 Shows and Films Releasing on Netflix and Amazon Prime This Week

Forget the struggle of planning your week's bingeing, er, viewing schedule and let us give you the facts, so you can watch your favourite fiction.

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Karan Johar, Sonakshi Sinha, Others Attend Neha Dhupia’s Baby Shower. See Pics

Check out the inside photos from Neha Dhupia's star-studded baby shower.

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Kajol Never Wanted to be an Actor, Says She Found Bollywood Erratic

Kajol, who has been in the industry for over two decades, says she never wanted to be an actor.

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Tom Hardy Recreates Amrish Puri's 'Mogambo khush hua'; Watch Video

Tom Hardy recently tried out the iconic catchphrase of one of Bollywood's most popular villains, Mogambo.

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Wasn't on Set: Horn OK Pleassss Actor on Tanushree Dutta's Allegations

Tanushree Dutta stirred a lot of people from the film fraternity with her allegations of sexual harassment on Nana Patekar.

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Bigg Boss 12 Weekend Ka Vaar: Salman Nominates Dipika and Jasleen For 'Sultani Akhada'

In the latest episode, Salman will be accompanied by his brother in law, Aayush Sharma along with his co-actor Warina Hussain.

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Kanye West Changes Name to 'Ye', But Unchanged on Backing Trump

Kanye West has decided that he now wants to be called Ye. But on political matters, nothing has changed for the pro-Trump rapper.

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Sui Dhaaga Box Office Day 2: Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan's Film Earns Rs 20.55 Crore

'Sui Dhaaga- Made in India' is making it way ahead at the box office leaving 'Pataakha' way behind.

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Naomi Campbell Disappointed by Nicki Minaj-Cardi B Fight

Naomi Campbell has weighed upon the ugly fight between rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, saying she was "disappointed" by it.

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Desire to Make Movies Had Withered in Me, Says Mahesh Bhatt

Mahesh Bhatt says he decided to take a two decade long break from direction because the storyteller in him was short of a breath of fresh air.

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New 'Deadpool Movie to Open on December 21

Hollywood studio 20th Century Fox has added a yet untitled "Deadpool" movie to its 2018 slate.

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Angad Bedi on Marriage and Baby: It Will Help Me Become a Better Actor

Actor Angad Bedi is excited about expanding his family with actress and wife Neha Dhupia and is confident his marriage and baby will help him become a better actor.

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas Go on a Dinner Date in Mumbai, See Pics

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are undisputedly two most followed and loved couple globally.

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Sunday, 30 September 2018

All Blacks sound ominous warning after sealing Rugby Championship

New Zealand's 35-17 win over Argentina on Saturday gave the world another reminder of their strength in depth a year from the next World Cup.

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Luxe for less: hatted restaurants on a budget

Dining at hatted restaurants while you’re in penny-pinching mode doesn’t have to mean sharing an iceberg wedge between two

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Twelve trapped by bushfire in Queensland

Rescue helicopters have been sent to Blackdown Tableland in central Queensland following reports 12 people are trapped by a bushfire.

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