Saturday, March 16, 2019

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World

Brexit Live Updates: Parliament Votes to Delay Britain’s E.U. Departure

Unable to agree among themselves on Brexit terms, British lawmakers directed the government to ask the European Union to delay the March 29 deadline.

Delay without any other change.

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World

New Zealand Shooting Updates: Multiple Fatalities After 2 Mosques Are Hit

The police said four people had been taken into custody after the attack in Christchurch.

The police are trying to deal with it.
Opinion

The 737 Max Is Grounded, No Thanks to the F.A.A.


Style

If You Gild It, Will They Come?

A brand-new vertical retail palace — don’t call it a mall — opens at Hudson Yards, New York’s biggest, shiniest new multibillion-dollar development. Will crowds follow?

For a few weeks.
Business

Boeing Promised Pilots a 737 Software Fix Last Year, but They’re Still Waiting

This delay is now part of the intense scrutiny over the company’s response to two deadly crashes involving its best-selling 737 Max jet.
World

In Christchurch, Signs Point to a Gunman Steeped in Internet Trolling

A picture is emerging of a man driven by white nationalism and a desire to drive cultural, political and racial wedges between people across the globe.
Smarter Living

How to Choose Between Wired and Wireless Charging

Wireless charging is included in most new phones, and the chargers are more affordable than ever. We break down when it’s great, and when wired is still better.

Take the wired.
Business

Boeing Scrambles to Contain Fallout From Deadly Ethiopia Crash

At least 20 airlines, primarily in China and Indonesia, grounded the 737 Max 8 plane, and similarities to a recent crash provoked concern among carriers, pilots, flight attendants and passengers.

Failure.
New York

‘Airbnb Tax’ in N.J. Opens New Front in Battle Over Internet Economy


There are no external costs.
There are subsidies.
Opinion

No Hate Left Behind

Lethal partisanship is taking us into dangerous territory.

Philosophical differences.
Opinion

Idolatry at the Western Wall

The fight against religious fundamentalism sometimes means getting spit on.

Continue.
U.S.

Improper Voting Discovered at Methodist Vote on Gay Clergy

Ballots were cast by individuals who were not authorized to vote at the conference, according to interviews and a review of the church’s records.

The puritans are caught again.
Opinion

Athens in Pieces: What Really Happened at Eleusis?

Speaking about the ancient city’s most secret and sacred ritual was punishable by death. We go in search of the truth.

Truth was revealed.
Arts

‘One Day at a Time’ and Why Netflix Is Not Your Friend

After canceling one of TV’s best series, the streaming outlet seemed to want to get credit for mourning its own business decision.

More puritanism.
Technology

Facebook Loses Top Executives, Including Chris Cox

Chris Cox, who is one of the social network’s highest ranking executives, and Chris Daniels, head of WhatsApp, are leaving Facebook.

Smart executives.
Technology

This Animal Activist Used to Get in Your Face. Now He’s Going After Your Palate.

Bruce Friedrich spent decades trying to persuade people to stop eating meat. When that didn’t work, he turned his focus to creating better alternatives.

People are omnivores.
Sports

Illness Knocks Serena Williams Out at Indian Wells

Williams was cruising, 3-0, before she suddenly became visibly hampered. Down by 3-6, 0-1, she retired, handing the win to Garbiñe Muguruza.

Champions must play.
Movies

Dr. Funky Butt and Me: My Friendship with the Real Donald Shirley

An author recalls the pianist at the center of “Green Book” as erudite, salty and not a little opinionated.

Ok


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