Saturday, November 2, 2019

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1
U.S.

Army Officer Who Heard Trump’s Ukraine Call Reported Concerns

The top Ukraine expert at the White House will tell impeachment investigators he twice reported concerns about President Trump’s pressure tactics on Ukraine, acting out of a “sense of duty.”

A soldier, not a sycophant.

2
U.S.

ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Is Dead, Trump Says

President Trump said in a nationally televised address that American forces targeted Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of the Islamic State, in an operation in Syria this weekend.

Stenography does not help/
"The king is dead.  Long live the king!"

3
Opinion

Trump’s Black College Spectacle

He was honored on the issue of criminal justice, where his record is shameful.

Trump is having trouble with stage management.

4
Smarter Living

16 Useful Gems in Apple’s New iOS 13

iOS 13, Apple’s new operating system for the iPhone, comes with tons of new tools under the hood. Here are some of the most helpful.

I will  continue with simpler phones.
Less connection is better.

5
U.S.

Reading Scores on National Exam Decline in Half the States

The results of the test, which assesses a sample of fourth- and eighth-grade students, will inevitably prompt demands for policy change.

There is a reason Republicans are elected.

6
U.S.

Donald Trump’s Gift to Mitt Romney: Relevance

It’s not how he wanted to get to Washington, but now that he is here the junior senator from Utah is trying to make the most of it.

A useful thought.

7
U.S.

Democrats Have the Most Racially Diverse Field Ever. The Top Tier Is All White.

Trailing in the money race, tripped up by their own missteps and perceived by some as less electable, nonwhite candidates find themselves well back of the leaders.

There is an election to win.
The present project is strategy.

8
Business

Boeing C.E.O. Knew About Pilot’s Warnings Before Second Crash

Boeing’s chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, testified before Congress for the first time since the crashes of two 737 Max jets that killed 346 people.

Dennis Muilenburg should be released from management.

9
Style

‘OK Boomer’ Marks the End of Friendly Generational Relations

Now it’s war: Gen Z has finally snapped over climate change and financial inequality.

"May you live in interesting times"

10
New York
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Foie Gras, Served in 1,000 Restaurants in New York City, Is Banned

Animal cruelty concerns led the City Council to approve the ban, which takes effect in 2022. One chef’s reaction: “What’s next? No more veal?”

Aesthetics are local.
It is a good thing.

11
Opinion

Boris Johnson Is Heading for a Scorched-Earth Election

The soul of Britain’s Conservative Party — and the country itself — is at stake.

Britain will remain sovereign.
The current deal will be accepted now or later.

12
Opinion

The Overstated Collapse of American Christianity

Three reasons the narrative of rapid secularization is incomplete.

Ross Douthat pretends to faith.

There will be no next Crusade.

13
U.S.

The Trump Campaign Is Seeking ‘Hidden’ Women Voters. Impeachment Won’t Help.

The campaign wants to retain supporters and find new ones as the president rages against impeachment. High-profile campaign officials like the president’s daughter-in-law are leading the effort.
 
Trump's troubles swarm.

14
Opinion

The Worst Trump Cabinet Member? You Picked a Real Winner

The vote wasn’t even close.

The administration continues to be wrong.

15
Opinion

Samantha Power: A Belated Recognition of Genocide by the House

For too long, Turkey bullied America into silence. Not anymore.

It is time and past time for this recognition.

16
Opinion

In Praise of ‘Human Scum’

It’s not easy to turn your back on political comrades.

Trump is known to lie.

17
U.S.

White House Finds Loophole in Search for Homeland Security Secretary

Officials who lead agencies in the department and echo the president’s language on immigration were initially thought to be ineligible under a federal law.

The dificulty shows the unacceptability of the policies.

18
Technology

Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10 Billion JEDI Contract, Thwarting Amazon

Amazon was considered a front-runner for the cloud computing project before President Trump began criticizing the company’s founder, Jeff Bezos.

Microsoft has delusions of competence.

19
U.S.

Trump Tweets Faked Photo of Hero Dog Getting a Medal

The joke photo appeared to use an image from a 2017 Medal of Honor ceremony. The medal recipient was amused.

Trump is known to lie.

20
Opinion

Why Did It Feel So Good to See Trump Booed?

When he goes low, Democrats are supposed to go high. Except, it turns out, going low feels wonderful.

 It helps to agree with the news.


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1
U.S.

Army Officer Who Heard Trump’s Ukraine Call Reported Concerns

The top Ukraine expert at the White House will tell impeachment investigators he twice reported concerns about President Trump’s pressure tactics on Ukraine, acting out of a “sense of duty.”

Yes

2
U.S.

ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Is Dead, Trump Says

President Trump said in a nationally televised address that American forces targeted Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of the Islamic State, in an operation in Syria this weekend.

The man is dead.  The position is not dead.
 
3

Trump’s Black College Spectacle

He was honored on the issue of criminal justice, where his record is shameful.

A production failure.

4
Smarter Living

16 Useful Gems in Apple’s New iOS 13

iOS 13, Apple’s new operating system for the iPhone, comes with tons of new Ttools under the hood. Here are some of the most helpful.

A design failure.
There are too many features.

5
U.S.

Reading Scores on National Exam Decline in Half the States

The results of the test, which assesses a sample of fourth- and eighth-grade students, will inevitably prompt demands for policy change.

Disaster.

6
U.S.

Donald Trump’s Gift to Mitt Romney: Relevance

It’s not how he wanted to get to Washington, but now that he is here the junior senator from Utah is trying to make the most of it.

This is not a feature.

7
U.S.

Democrats Have the Most Racially Diverse Field Ever. The Top Tier Is All White.

Trailing in the money race, tripped up by their own missteps and perceived by some as less electable, nonwhite candidates find themselves well back of the leaders.

Black is not everything.

8
Business

Boeing C.E.O. Knew About Pilot’s Warnings Before Second Crash

Boeing’s chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, testified before Congress for the first time since the crashes of two 737 Max jets that killed 346 people.

Dump him.

9
Style

‘OK Boomer’ Marks the End of Friendly Generational Relations

Now it’s war: Gen Z has finally snapped

The old are not dead.

10
New York

Foie Gras, Served in 1,000 Restaurants in New York City, Is Banned

Animal cruelty concerns led the City Council to approve the ban, which takes effect in 2022. One chef’s reaction: “What’s next? No more veal?”

Fewer geese.

11
Opinion

Boris Johnson Is Heading for a Scorched-Earth Election

The soul of Britain’s Conservative Party — and the country itself — is at stake.

Yes.

12
Opinion

The Overstated Collapse of American Christianity

Three reasons the narrative of rapid secularization is incomplete.

Ross Douthat wrote an add.
He should pay the add rate.

13
U.S.

The Trump Campaign Is Seeking ‘Hidden’ Women Voters. Impeachment Won’t Help.

The campaign wants to retain supporters and find new ones as the president rages against impeachment. High-profile campaign officials like the president’s daughter-in-law are leading the effort.

The real killer may be found.

14
Opinion

The Worst Trump Cabinet Member? You Picked a Real Winner

The vote wasn’t even close.

The wisdom of crowds.

15
Opinion

Samantha Power: A Belated Recognition of Genocide by the House

For too long, Turkey bullied America into silence. Not anymore.

 Yes.

16
Opinion

In Praise of ‘Human Scum’

It’s not easy to turn your back on political comrades.

Yes.

17
U.S.

White House Finds Loophole in Search for Homeland Security Secretary

Officials who lead agencies in the department and echo the president’s language on immigration were initially thought to be ineligible under a federal law.

Tough problems

18
Technology

Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10 Billion JEDI Contract, Thwarting Amazon

Amazon was considered a front-runner for the cloud computing project before President Trump began criticizing the company’s founder, Jeff Bezos.

Bad project.

19
U.S.

Trump Tweets Faked Photo of Hero Dog Getting a Medal

The joke photo appeared to use an image from a 2017 Medal of Honor ceremony. The medal recipient was amused.

Silly tweet.

20
Opinion

Why Did It Feel So Good to See Trump Booed?

When he goes low, Democrats are supposed to go high. Except, it turns out, going low feels wonderful.

Crowd approval feels good.


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