Monday, April 3, 2017

@23:00, 4/3/17

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Food

The Legend of King Solomon and the Passover Feast

Little is known about the biblical king (some scholars even doubt his existence), but he had a ravenous appetite and access to foods from across the world.

I need recipes for the ceremonial dishes.

2
U.S.

Sweeping Federal Review Could Affect Consent Decrees Nationwide

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has ordered a review of federal agreements with thousands of law enforcement agencies, including the Baltimore Police Department.

The Trump administration fails to read.

3
N.Y. / Region

Brooklyn Prosecutor Pleads Guilty to Rogue Surveillance in Love Triangle

The prosecutor, Tara Lenich, admitted to federal charges of forging judges’ signatures and illegally wiretapping two cellphones.

I am sorry for all of them.

4
U.S.

Trump Renews Twitter Attacks on Clinton and Obama

The president still insists the Obama administration spied on him, despite a lack of evidence, and he attacked Mrs. Clinton and her ex-campaign chairman John Podesta.

The investigation of the Russian connection will not go away.

5
Technology

Net Neutrality Is Trump’s Next Target, Administration Says

The administration said its next move on regulating broadband service would be to jettison the Obama administration’s net neutrality rules, which were intended to safeguard free expression online.

Prior restraint is not allowed.

The net providers are utilities.

6
N.Y. / Region

M.T.A. Shortens L Train Shutdown to 15 Months

The $477 million contract to close the subway tunnel between Brooklyn and Manhattan for repairs shaves three months off the original plan.

It is another reason to avoid New York City.

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N.Y. / Region

New York State O.K.s Emergency Budget, Skips Thorny Issues

After a deadline and a grace period expire, lawmakers pass a so-called extender budget to keep the state running as they try to settle policy issues.

A continuing  resolution.  The impass continues.

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U.S.

In Gorsuch Confirmation Battle, Both Sides Spin and Mislead

Democrats and Republicans alike have offered inaccurate talking points to defend their positions on the Supreme Court nomination.

Gorsuch holds destructive views.

Political tactics are not of much interest.

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N.Y. / Region

Trump Budget Leaves New York-Area Transit Projects Up in the Air

A Second Avenue subway extension and a new train tunnel under the Hudson are counting on federal funding that the president is proposing to slash.

The Trump administration cannot read.

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The Learning Network

Word + Quiz: supposititious

This word has appeared in three New York Times articles in the past 42 years.

I know the word.

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