2020

Whirlpool: Owners rush to register fire-risk washing machines

Business /

Image copyright Mark Fielder Image caption Mark Fielder criticised Whirlpool’s response Thousands more owners of dangerous Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines have demanded a resolution from manufacturer Whirlpool. The US firm launched a huge recall of UK machines last week, and some 76,000 customers are now awaiting action. But that still leaves 443,000 machines which […]

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An Old Army Myth That Went Unchallenged for Too Long

Technology /

You’re reading this week’s At War newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Friday. Email us at atwar@nytimes.com. For some United States Army leaders, the imagery was intoxicating: Iraqi soldiers cowering in fear as dozens of American rockets and artillery shells broke open above them. Thousands of explosive grenades streamed

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Cyprus FA suspends all matches after ref walkout over attack

Sports /

The Cypriot soccer federation says it has suspended all matches after a referee walkout because of a bombing attack against a colleague’s car By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press January 17, 2020, 4:24 PM 2 min read NICOSIA, Cyprus — The Cypriot soccer federation decided Friday to suspend all matches after a referee walkout because of

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Trump Legal Team to Add Starr and Dershowitz for Senate Trial

Politics /

WASHINGTON — President Trump plans on adding former independent counsel Kenneth W. Starr and the defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz to his legal team for his trial by the Senate, a person briefed on the plan said Friday. Mr. Starr, whose investigation into President Bill Clinton’s sexual relationships led to his impeachment, will be joined by

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Why You Sometimes Twitch Awake Right Before You Fall Asleep

Lifestyle /

Your thoughts begin to gently drift off the plane of reality and you’re about to transition from that dreamy state to complete sleep. Then — suddenly — a part of your body twitches and you’re dramatically jerked awake. Sound familiar? What you’re most likely experiencing is something called a “hypnic jerk,” according to Ellen Wermter,

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