I will spend the day driving to Detroit.
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Opinion
The End of Miss America
Crass emails from pageant leaders show this contest should be on its way out.OK
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N.Y. / Region
WNYC Chief Pushed Growth at the Cost of Station’s Culture
The New York Public Radio head Laura Walker and her deputy are said to have a blind spot when it comes to gender, race and power, on-air and behind the sceneshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reign_of_Terror
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilien_Robespierre
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World
Security Council Tightens Economic Vise on North Korea, Blocking Fuel, Ships and Workers
The new sanctions, adopted 15 to 0, could constrict North Korea’s supplies of fuel and foreign currency, but experts say sanctions alone are unlikely to halt its nuclear program."Been there. Done that."
The congress was not that cruel.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Kafka
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Penal_Colony
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U.S.
Past Debates Echo in Split Between Cornel West and Ta-Nehisi Coates
There was no Twitter to fan the flames when W.E.B. Du Bois sparred with Booker T. Washington and Malcolm X argued with Martin Luther King Jr.Agitation made changes. Accommodation was less effective.
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Business Day
Bitcoin Plummets More Than 30 Percent in Less Than a Day
Just days after the price of Bitcoin nearly reached $20,000, the virtual currency was hit by a panicked sell-off. Reddit users posted suicide hotlines.Bitcoin is not money.
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Business Day
Miss America Ex-Winners Revolt Over Crude Emails as Broadcast Partner Severs Ties
Nearly 50 former winners of the Miss America pageant are calling on the pageant’s chief executive and other top leaders to resign.It is a beauty contest.
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Opinion
Tax Bill Hysteria
Opposition to the bill is a gift to the G.O.P.Yes, Democrats can be stupid.
The bill is bad economics.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/21/opinion/tax-cut-santa.html
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Business Day
If You Want to Know How the New Tax Code Affects You, Read This First
If you’re struggling to figure out exactly how the tax overhaul will affect you, you’ve come to right place. Here is a brief overview of the new provisions, and what it means for your returns.Nothing good.
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World
Pandoro Is Italy’s Christmas Miracle. Easter Is Another Story.
Workers at Melegatti, the maker of traditional Christmas cakes, have staved off layoffs by urging Italians to eat pandoro.Deflation hurts.
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Opinion
Did Rome Kill Its Christmas Tree?
The capital’s dead holiday symbol stands for the city’s failings — and its residents’ enduring love for it.All Christmas trees are sacrifices. Most are dead.
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U.S.
Women in Blue-Collar Jobs: Share Your Stories About Harassment
The New York Times would like to hear from women who work in blue-collar jobs about their experiences facing sexual harassment in the workplace.Good luck.
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Food
Sloppy Joes!
You don’t need a recipe, unless you’d like one, and you can have a hearty meal on the table in less than an hour.Fine by me.
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Opinion
The Corker Handout (not Kickback)
Offensive? Yes. A conspiracy? Seems unlikely.The bill is unforgivable.
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Style
When the Body-Shaming Bully on Social Media Is Mom
A reader who is obese asks how to confront her most hurtful — and most familiar — critic.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
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Food
Eggs, Tomatoes and a Quick Trip to Purgatory
For a fast, satisfying meal you can prepare from pantry staples, try this Italian dish made by poaching eggs in a spicy sauce.Ok. Any time.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Magazine
A Meal of Joyous Excess for the Holidays
A rich feast of seared scallops, roast duck and hollandaise sauce.As soon as you can. Sooner is better.
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Food
Duck and Lentils: Deep Flavor for the Depths of Winter
For a special holiday dinner, go beyond coq au vin, with rich duck and earthy lentils instead of the usual chicken and potatoes.Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Opinion
Video: Santa Is a Psychedelic Mushroom
It’s time to embrace the shamanistic side of Christmas.Ok.
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Opinion
Should We Forgive the Men Who Assaulted Us?
A prescription for restorative justice.Many on one.
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Food
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