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U.S.
Mattis’s Resignation Creates New Cracks Between G.O.P. Lawmakers and Trump
The resignation and reports of a drawdown in Afghanistan prompted warnings from within the party that the president’s foreign policy could be leading toward dangerous instability on the global stage.Yes, The policy is ill considered.
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Opinion
Donald Trump Is Doing Something … Good?
Conservatives get serious about criminal justice reform."The inmates are in charge of the asylum"
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Business
Fed Raises Interest Rates, Showing Confidence in Health of Economy
Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chairman, defended the decision to raise the benchmark rate for the fifth consecutive quarter, a move made despite political pressure and financial market worries.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-24/mnuchin-risks-becoming-trump-s-target-as-market-slide-worsens
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Well
Don’t Rinse the Bird. A Myth to Dispel Before the Holidays.
Many home cooks wash the chicken or turkey before cooking, but that only increases the risk of food-borne illness.Ok
I will wash, scrub,and cook as necessary. Food pathogens are not fun.
Bacteria are part of life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy5T6s25XK4
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World
‘Damaged’ Drone Found Near Gatwick; Arrested Couple Are Freed Without Charge
The drone was being forensically examined, and a police chief said two people held for questioning were “no longer suspects in the drone incidents at Gatwick.It might be over.
The perpetrators will be caught.
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Business
Planned Parenthood Is Accused of Mistreating Pregnant Employees
Employers that champion women face accusations of discriminating against their pregnant workers, showing how widespread the problem is in American workplaces.Disinformation is where it is desired.
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Style
Five Models Accuse Bruce Weber of Sexual Misconduct in New Lawsuit
“We are confident that Mr. Weber will prevail against these false allegations,” said a lawyer for the photographer.There should be a trial.
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Movies
Dick Van Dyke on ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ and Dancing at 93
The actor who starred in the original film dislikes the new one’s animation and says the biggest challenge wasn’t the hoofing but finally getting the accent right.Let it go for this year.
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Arts
Stephen Colbert Already Misses That ‘Voice of Reason, Mad Dog’
Referring to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis by his nickname, the “Late Show” host had a thought about who might replace him.Almost funny.
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Opinion
Why Trump Needs a Border Wall Shutdown Fight
It’s a recognition that he is going to sink or swim politically in 2020 by standing with his base.The shutdown is in place.
So is Trump.
There will be no more wall.
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U.S.
With the Generals Gone, Trump’s ‘America First’ Could Fully Emerge
The president appears determined to assemble a new team of advisers who will not tell him what he cannot do, but rather embrace his vision of a powerful America.I would hate that.
"Never tell the king what he may do. Only tell the king what he must do."
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U.S.
A Possible Government Shutdown? Here’s Where Things Stand
Funding for nine federal departments and several agencies is set to expire at midnight Friday. For now, hopes of avoiding a shutdown seem faint.No funding.
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Food
Thomas Carter, Accused of Harassing Employees, Has Left His Restaurants
The co-owners of Estela and Flora Bar have parted ways, with chef Ignacio Mattos buying out his former partner, Thomas Carter.Thomas Carter is essentially pleading guilty.
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Movies
‘Aquaman’ Review: Our Hero Swims. His Movie Sinks.
James Wan’s film has Jason Momoa, but even he’s not enough to save this lackluster mash-up of “Thor,” “Black Panther” and “Avatar.”Forget it.
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Travel
The Otherworldly Beauty of a Dying Sea
The Dead Sea is falling by more than a meter a year, and paradoxically, its destruction is revealing an eerie, enchanting world below the waters.You could drag me.
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Business
As Markets Tumble, Tech Stocks Hit a Rare and Ominous Milestone
Technology companies are dragging stocks into an ominous territory that the market hasn’t seen in nearly a decade: a severe decline known as a bear market.Buy near a bottom. This is not a bottom.
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World
In Gupta Brothers’ Rise and Fall, the Tale of a Sullied A.N.C.
An Indian family rose to the heights of power and fortune in South Africa with the help of eager officials in the legendary party of Nelson MandelaI will let the courts figure it out.
If the courts are corrupt there is little hope.
That the temple project is halted is a good sign though not conclusive.
Revolutionaries are rarely governors and never democrats.
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Movies
12 Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
Our critics have been busy. Here’s what they have to say about movies in theaters now.I will see Vice.
There are a few others I would get from Netflix
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World
Winners and Losers in Trump’s Planned Troop Withdrawal From Syria
President Trump's planned withdrawal of troops from Syria risks upsetting the fragile balance of power in a complex, multi-sided war.Donald Trump has removed all doubt of his ignorance.
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Technology
How to Rescue, Repair and Revive Old Family Photos
If the march of time is eroding your personal picture archive, give your beloved images new life.I have been giving away family photographs.
We could get copies if you wish.
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