Thursday, July 2, 2015

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Travel

Restaurant Report: Isolina in Lima

The restaurant, a stylish tavern in Barranco that opened in January, aims for authenticity.

The world is full of good things to eat.
Many are not marketed to us.

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Opinion

The Supreme Court Keeps the Fair Housing Law Effective

The effects of discrimination may be harder to detect, the justices say, but that does not make it less harmful.

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Food

Outdoor Wine Glasses, and a Bottle for the Picnic

Put aside the formality for the park and the beach, but use these tips to make an outdoor glass as enjoyable as possible.

I am without an income this year.

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U.S.

Judge Delays Kansas Ban on 2nd-Trimester Abortion Procedure

Abortion opponents call evacuation and dilation ‘dismemberment abortion,’ but a suit brought on behalf of two doctors challenges the prohibition.

The problem is one of aesthetics.

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World

Colombia: 17 Are Indicted in U.S. on Cocaine Trafficking Charges

Members and associates of one of Colombia’s largest and most influential narcotics cartels, including its founder and current leader, have been indicted on drug trafficking charges.

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N.Y. / Region

Judge Spares Drug Dealer Life in Prison

Over prosecutors’ objections, a State Supreme Court justice in Manhattan agreed to sentence Angel Alvarez to 15 years in prison in exchange for Mr. Alvarez pleading guilty.
U.S.

Live: Boston Marathon Bombing Victims and Families Address Tsarnaev

Before he was given a formal death sentence on Wednesday, families of the victims gave statements, one calling his Dzhokhar Tsarnaev‘s actions “disgusting.”
Science

Journal Science Releases Guidelines for Publishing Scientific Studies

The journal published guidelines on Thursday aimed at reducing scientific misconduct and at making studies easier to check and replicate.
N.Y. / Region

New York City Public Housing Units Remain Empty Unnecessarily, Audit Finds

A report released by New York City’s comptroller, Scott M. Stringer, found that apartments remain vacant unnecessarily, either waiting for repairs for years or staying empty long after renovations.
U.S.

Effects of Climate Change Could Cost Billions, E.P.A. Report Says

The report, issued by the E.P.A. and the White House, calculated the cost of economic losses caused by drought and water shortages.
Food

For a Better Steak, Cook Directly on Charcoal

Cooking meat directly on glowing hardwood coals creates a char that is robust and earthy, but never too ashy or excessive.
Travel

In Chile’s Elqui Valley, Intergalactic Sightseeing Is the Star

Astronomers and stargazers are flocking to the Chilean destination, where night skies offer brilliant views despite the growing threat of light pollution.
World

Dog Eaters in a Chinese City Are Unbowed by Global Scorn

Yulin, home of an annual dog meat festival, has become the target of a growing animal rights campaign, making its residents feel increasingly under siege.

China is a sovereign nation.
Science

An Advance May Double the Capabilities of Fiber Optics

A group of electrical engineers says that sending information in a new fashion could, in theory, double the capacity of fiber-optic circuits.
N.Y. / Region

Coyotes Create Dangers and Divisions in New York Suburbs

The animals have become a problem recently, killing pets and attacking residents; what to do about them has become a flash point in some towns.
Magazine

The Town Shrink

Trained as a psychiatrist, Mindy Thompson Fullilove now puts entire cities on the couch.
N.Y. / Region

LG to Reduce Height of Headquarters, Preserving Palisades Horizon

The South Korean conglomerate, after opposition from conservation and environmental groups, has agreed to cut the height of a tower it was planning to build on the cliffs by about half.
U.S.

Justices Back Broad Interpretation of Housing Law

The Supreme Court, in a 5-to-4 vote, endorsed a legal theory that civil rights groups say is crucial to fighting housing discrimination.
Automobiles

The Future of Car Keys? Smartphone Apps, Maybe

Apps are increasingly performing the functions of keys, but experts say there are still kinks to be worked out before, and if, physical keys become extinct.
Business Day

U.S. Consumer Spending Surges, Brightening Economic Outlook

Spending rose 0.9 percent in May, the largest gain since August 2009, indicating that cheaper gas prices and more hiring are having an impact.

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