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Behind the Counter, a New Political Force Takes on The New York Post and Trump

By CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2XMnvyW

Airbnb Backlash: Island Oasis Dreads Becoming Hamptons Hotbed

By SARAH MASLIN NIR from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2PDIQrA

‘I Decided to Keep Mum, and He Kept Sneaking Glances My Way’

By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2vtJ3UJ

Syrian Refugees Toil on Turkey’s Hazelnut Farms With Little to Show for It

By DAVID SEGAL from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2LaYdcm

Brothers ride horses through Taco Bell drive-thru

Brothers ride horses through Taco Bell drive-thru Two Ohio brothers recently took their horses down an old town road… to order from a Taco Bell drive-thru.

Eating junk food while stressed is more likely to lead to weight gain, according to experts

Eating junk food while stressed is more likely to lead to weight gain, according to experts Even if you eat the same food, you're more likely to gain weight in times of stress than when you're relaxed.

Restaurant menu warns parents that 'screaming children' and their families will be booted

Restaurant menu warns parents that 'screaming children' and their families will be booted "Customers do not come to listen to screaming children."

California restaurants may add climate change surcharge: 'We as chefs want to do the right thing'

California restaurants may add climate change surcharge: 'We as chefs want to do the right thing' Dining out just got more expensive in California.

McDonald's teams up with the AARP to hire older workers

McDonald's teams up with the AARP to hire older workers The fast-food chain, known for being many Americans' first job, is planning to hire more workers over the age of 50.

Chick-fil-A makes rare Sunday delivery for boy with brain tumor

Chick-fil-A makes rare Sunday delivery for boy with brain tumor Chik-fil-A might usually be closed on Sundays, but that doesn’t mean they’re not willing to help out a child in need.

KFC debuts 'Chickendales' dancers, dessert biscuits for Mother’s Day

KFC debuts 'Chickendales' dancers, dessert biscuits for Mother’s Day The Colonel’s signature chicken bucket isn’t the only thing heating up this May.

Café that charged a ‘man tax’ and gave women priority seating is going out of business

Café that charged a ‘man tax’ and gave women priority seating is going out of business A lesbian-owned, vegan coffee shop in Brunswick, Australia, that made international headlines in 2017 for charging a voluntary 18 percent “man tax” will close its doors for good Sunday after less than two years in business.

Boeing didn’t advise airlines, FAA that it shut off warning system

Boeing didn’t advise airlines, FAA that it shut off warning system Boeing Co. didn’t tell Southwest Airlines Co. and other carriers when they began flying its 737 MAX jets that a safety feature found on earlier models that warns pilots about malfunctioning sensors had been deactivated, according to government and industry officials.

American Airlines crew, passengers saved baby’s life, Florida mother says

American Airlines crew, passengers saved baby’s life, Florida mother says American Airlines crew members and passengers quickly jumped into action last Thursday after an 11-month-old girl started seizing about 10 minutes from landing at DFW International Airport, the girl's mother said. 

Escaped snake caught on bus terrifies passengers: 'Never getting on a bus again'

Escaped snake caught on bus terrifies passengers: 'Never getting on a bus again' He must have misssssed his stop.

Tourists warned against taking selfies after Instagram influencer popularizes dangerous spot

Tourists warned against taking selfies after Instagram influencer popularizes dangerous spot “It's really easy just to take that one step too far."

Jamaican resort celebrates James Bond filming with special promotions

Jamaican resort celebrates James Bond filming with special promotions Hotels and resorts are celebrating the return of the 007 film franchise.

United CEO blasted for claiming passengers are 'pissed at the world' by the time they get to plane

United CEO blasted for claiming passengers are 'pissed at the world' by the time they get to plane It turns out, United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz knows exactly what it’s like to fly United.

Scandinavian airline cancels hundreds of flights amid pilot strike, apologizes to 72,000 affected travelers

Scandinavian airline cancels hundreds of flights amid pilot strike, apologizes to 72,000 affected travelers SAS is apologizing to passengers after a pilot strike forced the carrier to cancel more than 670 flights on Friday.

CBD oil confiscations at Dallas airport have 'skyrocketed,' official says — and passengers may be arrested

CBD oil confiscations at Dallas airport have 'skyrocketed,' official says — and passengers may be arrested Passing through the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport could be a real buzzkill for CBD enthusiasts.

Screams, panic when Easyjet passenger tries to open door midflight

Screams, panic when Easyjet passenger tries to open door midflight A passenger got more than a little difficult on an Easyjet flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pisa, Italy.

Travel nanny can help keep kids calm on vacation — for as much as $500 a day

Travel nanny can help keep kids calm on vacation — for as much as $500 a day One day she’s touring the Alhambra in Andalusia, Spain. The next, she’s taking one of her charges to Gladiator School at the famed Colosseum in Rome.

Police break up clashes in east India, Mumbai votes in fourth phase of massive poll

Police broke up clashes between rival groups of voters in a key eastern state on Monday as some of India's richest families and Bollywood stars also cast their ballots in Mumbai during the fourth phase of a massive, staggered general election. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GHYVIE

Elementary students design crosswalk to encourage drivers to slow down

Elementary students design crosswalk to encourage drivers to slow down A pair of bright elementary school children have designed a 3D crosswalk to get drivers to slow down in their Massachusetts neighborhood.

ASOS confuses customers with neon 'super crop top' that doesn't cover anything

ASOS confuses customers with neon 'super crop top' that doesn't cover anything The new top is high-necked, long sleeved... and doesn't cover your bra.

Fireman surprises teacher girlfriend with a proposal during school fire drill

Fireman surprises teacher girlfriend with a proposal during school fire drill Luckily this surprise proposal didn’t go up in flames.

Glitter garters are sparkly new trend for festival season

Glitter garters are sparkly new trend for festival season The daring look resembles sexy lingerie but is made out of gemstones and sparkles.

Self-taught makeup artist discusses Instagram stardom

Self-taught makeup artist discusses Instagram stardom A self-taught makeup artist who uses her body as a canvas to transform into bizarre and terrifying creatures has become an Instagram star after going viral.

Video of black cat banging door knocker goes wildly viral on Facebook

Video of black cat banging door knocker goes wildly viral on Facebook Forget about puppy love!

Georgia beach party reportedly canceled overnight as organizer is arrested, saga likened to Fyre Festival

Georgia beach party reportedly canceled overnight as organizer is arrested, saga likened to Fyre Festival Merrymakers seeking fun in the sun at the annual bash are apparently out of luck

Miranda Lambert reveals she named fashion line after her horse

Miranda Lambert reveals she named fashion line after her horse Once a horse girl, always a horse girl.

Working mom's post about pressures of having it all goes viral

Working mom's post about pressures of having it all goes viral A Massachusetts working mom’s 1050-word rant about the unrealistic expectations of women who hold down a job while raising kids has gone viral on Facebook.

Alligator surprises Florida homeowner, scratches up windows and door: 'Not cool'

Alligator surprises Florida homeowner, scratches up windows and door: 'Not cool' Donna Heiss shared footage of the gator bashing its snout against her window and door, writing later on Facebook that both were “all scratched up from the banging” and “could have shattered at any moment.”

Surfers Fight to Block Oil Drilling in the Great Australian Bight

By JACQUELINE WILLIAMS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2vpFNJZ

Europe’s Crisis of Integration

By IAN KERSHAW from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2WfZQqc

What’s on TV Monday: ‘Ms. Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries’ and ‘The Show Must Go On’

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2ULsfCZ

Las principales noticias del lunes

By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2UZVuHb

In Spain’s Election, Socialist Party Strengthens Hold on Parliament

By RAPHAEL MINDER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2J0ps6B

Horseman Rides Into Crowd of Anti-Coal Protesters in Australia, Injuring Woman

By DAMIEN CAVE from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2vtAnxU

Man in Custody in Connection With 7 Killings in Tennessee, Police Say

By MIHIR ZAVERI and SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IOQWNo

Synagogue Shooting Keeps Religious Leaders on Edge: ‘No One Should Be Gunned Down in Worship’

By LOUIS KEENE, JENNIFER MEDINA and ELIZABETH DIAS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2L9Ztwk

Mnuchin Says Trade Negotiations With China Are in ‘the Final Laps’

By ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GOPXKF

Review: What the Crow Knows in ‘Grief Is the Thing With Feathers’

By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2LaqWhe

The Yankees’ Season of Injuries Continues to Find New Victims

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2DAZraI