Friday, February 7, 2020

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U.S.

What’s at Stake in the Iowa Caucuses

Here’s how important Iowa is to the seven candidates mounting competitive efforts there.

"Iowa awards just 41 delegates to the Democratic National Convention, a tiny fraction of the more than 1,900 required to become the party’s nominee. But all the candidates competing here agree that whoever wins, or at least overperforms expectations, will suddenly have momentum as the field moves to New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina and beyond. "

Votes in the beauty contest.

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Opinion

George Soros: Mark Zuckerberg Should Not Be in Control of Facebook

The social media company is going to get Trump re-elected — because it’s good for business.

Facebook should not exist.

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Style

‘Crushes Thrive in Small Spaces’

If Tinder is about your first impression, working on a cruise ship is about your 15th impression, or 29th.

Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.


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World

How Bad Will the Coronavirus Outbreak Get? Here Are 6 Key Factors

Here’s what early research says about how the pathogen behaves and the factors that will determine whether it can be contained.

The function does not yet converge.

I am told that about one third of colds are coronavirus.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus

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Opinion

Who’s Afraid of Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop?

The long history of hating on “woo.”

Even General JinJur Should have known.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinjur

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Climate

Japan Races to Build New Coal-Burning Power Plants, Despite the Climate Risks

As many as 22 new coal plants—one of the dirtiest power sources—will arise at 17 sites across Japan, just as the world must slash emissions to fight warming.

Politicians do not think.

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World

Stocks Sink as Markets Open in China

As the overall death toll passed 360, a quarantine is being expanded in Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the coronavirus began.

https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks

Up up and up.

It is temporary.
Go to cash and buy after the drop.

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Opinion

Joe Biden: A Really Nice Guy for President

His pitch in Iowa couldn’t be simpler. Is it what voters want?

There will be winners.
Buttigige is the surprise.

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U.S.

Democrats Had a 2020 Vision. This Isn’t Quite What They Expected.

On the brink of actual voting, the party that preached of unity to defeat President Trump finds itself very divided.

These struggles will end in August.

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Smarter Living

3 Easy Ways to Save Energy Without Extra Effort

Save energy by making small changes to your habits when using the dishwasher, dryer, and refrigerator.

Good things to do.

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On Politics: Acquitted. What’s Next?

Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 minutes ago
Attention turns fully to November, and Biden admits a “gut punch.” This is your morning tip sheet.
 
Electability.  
Bernie must support the candidate. 
 

What’s Trump’s Signature on an Impeachment Report Worth? $17,000, So Far

Heather Murphy at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 minutes ago
The Trump campaign is skeptical that it’s the president’s signature, but authenticators disagree. At least one expert thinks the document could bring six figures.
 
Maybe.
 
Not to me.
 

Bernie Sanders Raised $25 Million in January, Giving Him a Financial Edge

Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The Vermont senator’s announcement came as the Biden, Buttigieg and Warren campaigns are showing signs of financial strain.
 
We will see the result.
 
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Iraqis Question U.S. Claim That Iran-Backed Militia Attacked Base

Alissa J. Rubin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The United States blamed Khataib Hezbollah for an attack that killed an American contractor, setting off a chain of events that pushed America and Iran to the brink of war.
 
Iraq should know.
 

What’s Trump’s Signature on an Impeachment Report Worth? Bidding Is Already Up to $17,000

Heather Murphy at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The Trump campaign is skeptical that it’s the president’s signature, but authenticators disagree. At least one expert thinks the document could bring six figures.
 
I want a copy of his death warrant.
 

China Cuts Tariffs on $75 Billion in U.S. Goods. That Was the Easy Part.

Carlos Tejada at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The move signals Beijing’s intention to fulfill a trade pact with Washington, but it must make big purchases of American products while dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
 
The Chinese will pay fewer taxes.
 

Trump’s Team Celebrates Acquittal at (Where Else?) His Washington Hotel

Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Several current and former Trump advisers gathered to mingle and toast the president’s acquittal in the Senate.
 
Trump likes money. 
 

Tom Steyer, who barely registered in Iowa, attacks Buttigieg.

Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
 
Tom Steyer is voiceless.
 

Trump Administration Freezes Global Entry Enrollment in New York Over Immigration Law

Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Jesse McKinley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The move escalates a clash between the administration and the state over a law that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.
 
Trump has no mind.
 
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Investigations Into 2020 Candidates Must Be Cleared by Top Justice Dept. Officials

Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The move is intended to help avoid upending the election as the F.B.I. inadvertently did in 2016 when its campaign inquiries shaped the outcome of the race.
 
Not a problem.  
Trump owns the officials.
 
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Snail Mail and Nuisance Calls: New Details on the Iowa Caucus Problems

Trip Gabriel and Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
On a private conference call, Iowa Democratic leaders revealed more about how the reporting process on Monday night went calamitously awry.
 
Biden did not appear to win.
 
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Pete Buttigieg calls himself ‘the momentum candidate.’

Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
 
Joementum . . .
 
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Elizabeth Warren says that ‘in 2020 we should have a woman president.’

Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
 
Why is 2020 better than 2016? 
 
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92% of precincts now in.

NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
 
Pete Buttigieg 564 26.2%
Bernie Sanders 562 26.1
Elizabeth Warren 387 18.0   
 
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Romney, Defying the Party He Once Personified, Votes to Convict Trump

Mark Leibovich at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Senator Mitt Romney grew emotional as he pronounced the president “guilty of an appalling abuse of public trust.” The recriminations from fellow Republicans were immediate.
 
Romney will not run again.
 
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Impeachment Briefing: Trump Is Acquitted

Noah Weiland at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
On the final day of impeachment, Mitt Romney crossed party lines to vote with Democrats. Here’s the back story.
 
An end.
 
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Andrew Yang bets big on New Hampshire (and says bettors are betting on him, too).

Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
 
There will be numbers.
 
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The Vote Is Over. Let the Contest Begin.

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
President Trump hailed his acqu

A vote is over.

Donald Trump is guilty in fact if not in law.
The double jeopardy clause does not apply to impeachment? 


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