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‘Suicide Surcharge’ or Crucial Fee to Fix the Subway? Taxi Drivers Brace for Battle Over $2.50 Charge

By WINNIE HU from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Hk9qoX

New York Confronts Its Worst Measles Outbreak in Decades

By SHARON OTTERMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2RZnyZ7

Giant Ice Disk

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2FJwf3d

Larry Fink Calls on Businesses to Lead, Not Just Live, With Purpose

By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2RuK8ZS

What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Colombiana’ and ‘Spy’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2FGuiEG

In a West Wing in Transition, Trump Tries to Stand Firm on the Shutdown

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2QQE09b

Microsoft Pledges $500 Million for Affordable Housing in Seattle Area

By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2FwwxLd

What Alice Goes Through

By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2CvtIpM

Jack Bogle Was Proud He Wasn’t a Billionaire

By JEFF SOMMER from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2HqA6Eq

Theresa May, Nairobi, Glaciers: Your Thursday Briefing

By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2TSWZlx

Liam Neeson's nephew dies 5 years after injuring head in 20-foot fall

Liam Neeson's nephew dies 5 years after injuring head in 20-foot fall Actor Liam Neeson's nephew died over the weekend, five years after injuring his head in a 20-foot fall, Fox News has confirmed.

Cardi B blasts Trump amid partial shutdown: 'Our country is in a hell hole'

Cardi B blasts Trump amid partial shutdown: 'Our country is in a hell hole' Rap superstar Cardi B delivered a profanity-laced message to her followers about the ongoing partial government shutdown.

Miley Cyrus shuts down rumor she and Liam Hemsworth are expecting their first child together

Miley Cyrus shuts down rumor she and Liam Hemsworth are expecting their first child together Just hours after a report started swirling around the Internet claiming she and husband Liam Hemsworth were expecting their first child together, Miley Cyrus went on social media to shut the rumor down. 

Jenna Jameson 'calls bulls--t' on keto diet critics: ‘Only pushing my way of thinking’ and ‘healthy lifestyle’

Jenna Jameson 'calls bulls--t' on keto diet critics: ‘Only pushing my way of thinking’ and ‘healthy lifestyle’ Jenna Jameson is sharing her thoughts on the keto diet feud. 

Universal Pictures announces new release date for horror film after it coincides with Parkland shooting anniversary

Universal Pictures announces new release date for horror film after it coincides with Parkland shooting anniversary Universal Pictures announced Wednesday that the release date for the horror movie, “Happy Death Day 2U” would be moved to avoid falling on the one-year anniversary of the deadly Parkland shooting in Florida last year.

Kate Upton gushes over daughter Genevieve, reveals if she'll have more kids with husband Justin Verlander

Kate Upton gushes over daughter Genevieve, reveals if she'll have more kids with husband Justin Verlander Kate Upton had a lot to say about how she’s been managing her transition into motherhood.

Michelle Pfeiffer joins Instagram with iconic throwback post

Michelle Pfeiffer joins Instagram with iconic throwback post Welcome to Instagram, Michelle Pfeiffer!

‘Destroyer’ star Nicole Kidman says Keith Urban was ‘shocked’ at her unrecognizable transformation

‘Destroyer’ star Nicole Kidman says Keith Urban was ‘shocked’ at her unrecognizable transformation Nicole Kidman is revealing how her husband, Keith Urban, responded when he saw her disheveled character in her latest big screen film, “Destroyer.”

Paris Jackson speaks out following reports she's seeking treatment: 'I am happy and healthy'

Paris Jackson speaks out following reports she's seeking treatment: 'I am happy and healthy' Paris Jackson is speaking out following reports that she's seeking treatment for her emotional health.

'SMILF' creator Frankie Shaw opens up on misconduct allegations

'SMILF' creator Frankie Shaw opens up on misconduct allegations 'SMILF' creator and star Frankie Shaw came forward to address allegations of misconduct made against her. Co-star Samara Weaving previously filed two complaints of alleged mishandled sex scenes that breached her contract. Despite the allegations, a source 'with knowledge of the project' claimed ABC Studios cleared Shaw following an investigation into the accusation of misconduct.

Pompeo's North Korea counterpart arrives in Beijing: South Korea's Yonhap

North Korea's top envoy involved in talks with the United States arrived in Beijing on Thursday and is thought to be en route to Washington, South Korean news agency Yonhap said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2FvrbQp

China confirms senior North Korean officials are in Beijing

Senior North Korean officials were passing through China, its foreign ministry confirmed on Thursday, amid reports that they were traveling to the United States for high-level talks. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VYYpwD

Israeli student killed in 'horrendous attack' in Australia: police

An Israeli woman who was killed in the Australian city of Melbourne had been on the telephone to her sister when she was followed from public transport and attacked close to the university where she was studying, police said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VXVQLq

UK PM May seeks to end Brexit stalemate after winning confidence vote

Prime Minister Theresa May won a confidence vote in the British parliament on Wednesday and then appealed to lawmakers from across the political divide to come together to try to break the impasse on a Brexit divorce agreement. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QSwHht

German justice minister backs second Brexit referendum

A second referendum on Britain's exit from the European Union would make sense, German Justice Minister Katarina Barley told a German broadcaster on Thursday, after British lawmakers rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's draft Brexit agreement. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QUbzqP

Conservative party chairman says UK cannot stay in EU customs union

Britain cannot stay in the current customs union with the European Union because striking international trade deals after Brexit is a priority, the chairman of Theresa May's Conservative party said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2W14cSf

Trump's new missile defense strategy eyes space-based sensors

U.S. President Donald Trump is due to unveil a revamped U.S. missile defense strategy on Thursday that looks at ways to boost America's security, including by possibly deploying a new layer of space-based sensors to detect and track enemy missiles. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2W0Y3FZ