We probe Irish nationalist myths in our new book which defends Northern Ireland and the Union

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Subscribe              Oct 31, 2021                 We probe Irish nationalist myths in our new book which defends Northern Ireland and the Union           Irish republicanism is marching through our public institutions, rewriting the political agenda, dominating debate and cancelling its critics.                 Jamie Dornan takes issue with Fifty Shades films being seen as 'a bit of a joke'   Jamie Dornan has said he "takes issue" with the Fifty Shades film franchise being perceived as a "bit of a joke".           Police officers injured when car fails to stop and collides with them in Newry   Two police officers have been injured after a car which failed to stop struck a number of police cars in Newry.               Dogs can pick up new words using complex calculations and brain regions – just like human babies   A study has found that dogs are able to pick up on individual words in sentences spoken to them using similar computations and brain regions as human babies.                             Ben Lowry: Tribute this week to the great News Letter columnist Ralph 'Bud' Bossence, who died 50 years ago           Wednesday will be the 50th anniversary of the death of Ralph 'Bud' Bossence, a News Letter columnist.                   Mary Lou McDonald warns Fianna Fail and Fine Gael 'writing is on the wall'   Mary Lou McDonald said she wants to lead the Republic as Taoiseach, calling on voters to give her party a chance in government.       Ben Lowry: The return of inflation will suit debtors and punish savers, and reflects our never-say-no culture   Plenty of people look in shop windows or catalogues or at ads and, when they see something they would like to buy, wonder how much they would have to borrow and what the repayments would be.                     View more news

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N.Y. Today: A School Mural Was Supposed to Celebrate Black Lives. Instead, It Was Destroyed.

Artwork intended to reflect on social justice has exposed tensions in a Brooklyn public school.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story October 31, 2021 via Groundswell A School Mural Was Supposed to Celebrate Black Lives. Instead, It Was Destroyed. Artwork intended to reflect on social justice and racial equity has exposed long-simmering tensions in a Brooklyn public school. By Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura Eagles, Beavers, Sea Turtles: Why N.Y.C. Is Humming With Wildlife New York is now 'the greenest big city on earth,' one naturalist said. Some creatures have noticed, and are staying for a while. By Lisa M. Collins More New York City workers get Covid shots as deadline nears, but tensions remain. The city's effort to compel most city employees to receive the coronavirus vaccine before Monday appears to have rapidly boosted inoculation rates. By Troy Closson Curtis Sliwa Has New York's Attention Again. Was That Always the Point? The founder of the Guardian Angels has sought the spotlight for decades. With his long-shot bid to become the city's next mayor, he has found it again. By Michael Rothfeld and Emma G. Fitzsimmons Manhattan's Likely Next D.A. Questions Police Over Eric Garner's Death Days before the election, Alvin Bragg, who is heavily favored to win office, is participating in an inquiry into Eric Garner's killing by the N.Y.P.D. By Jonah E. Bromwich How New Yorkers Can Help Shape Voting Rules and Environmental Rights Breaking down the five proposals New York voters will see on their ballots, all involving potential amendments to the state constitution. By Ashley Wong Sexual Assaults Are Worsening a Crisis at Rikers, Jail Officers Say Female officers, who make up nearly half of the uniformed staff at New York City's jails, said they were at particularly high risk of being attacked. By Karen Zraick Big CITY What Do Anti-Vaxxers and Hunger-Striking Cabdrivers Have in Common? They want recognition. Even if it means risking their lives. By Ginia Bellafante How the Resident of an N.Y.C. Cemetery Spends His Sundays As the director of horticulture for Green-Wood Cemetery, Joe Charap gets to live in an 1876 caretaker's house on the grounds. By Tammy La Gorce Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018