Thursday, July 14, 2016

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Science

An Icelandic Volcano Reveals Secrets of Its Eruption

The gradual collapse of the top of Bardarbunga volcano in 2014 contributed to a lengthy lava flow.

Learning continues.

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U.S.

Funeral Begins for Philando Castile in Minnesota

Hundreds of mourners filed into the Cathedral of St. Paul to remember Mr. Castile, who was killed last week by a suburban police officer.

Why he died is obvious.
Real Estate

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
The Upshot

So Many Research Scientists, So Few Openings as Professors

There is such a surplus of Ph.D.s that in the most popular fields, like biomedicine, fewer than one in six reach their goal in academia.
Opinion

Epidurals in Childbirth: I’ll Do It My Way

Readers say there is no wrong way or right way to give birth.
Opinion

Police and Race: Looking Back on a Painful Week

Readers reflect on open-carry gun laws, race relations, the use of a robot to kill a gunman and more.
Food

Sliced at Tableside, That’s Not Beef. It’s a Beet.

The root gets a lavish preparation at Agern, a Nordic outpost in Grand Central Terminal.
Magazine

Should I Have Talked to My Father About His Cross-Dressing?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on asking a parent about a secret past, handling a relative’s disastrous stock advice and bringing up a friend’s eating disorder.
N.Y. / Region

Construction Firm Found Guilty in Queens Worker’s Death Defies Sentence

Harco Construction, vowing to appeal, said it would not obey a judge’s order that it pay for public service announcements on worker safety.
Health

Dr. Paid Less: An Old Title Still Fits Female Physicians

A broad analysis of salary information from public medical schools found that women made almost $20,000 less a year than comparable male doctors.
Food

A Bit of Brazil Washes Up at Beach Bistro 96 in Queens

Croquettes, pastries and other South American snacks from a former pro surfer and his wife.
Fashion & Style

When Is It My Turn to Talk?!

Also, missing wedding gifts, and what to do about uninvited travel companions.
Opinion

An Army for Everyone

The U.S. military’s recent decision to allow transgender people to serve shows that the institution is finally getting back on its progressive path.
Business Day

Gretchen Carlson, Former Fox Anchor, Speaks Publicly About Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Ms. Carlson repeated the allegations she made last week against Roger Ailes, her former boss at the news network.
U.S.

After Facebook Posts, Missouri Man Is Shot Dead by Officer During Break-In

Tyler Gebhard had posted about Black Lives Matter and racial solidarity before apparently getting into an online dispute with an officer. He then broke into the home of the officer’s relative, the police said.
U.S.

Philando Castile’s Family Calls for Special Prosecutor in Minnesota Case

“He didn’t deserve to die like that,” said the mother of Mr. Castile, who was fatally shot by a police officer. Mr. Castile’s funeral will be held Thursday.
N.Y. / Region

With Prosecutors at Odds, U.S. Inquiry Into Eric Garner’s Death Drags On

Discord between officials in New York and Washington is one factor slowing the investigation into the death of Mr. Garner, who died after being put in a police chokehold.
Science

New Dinosaur and T. Rex Were Brothers in Tiny Arms

Gualicho shinyae was found to have evolved its stubby arms independently, suggesting there was some evolutionary advantage to the small size.
Automobiles

Road Seems Dark to You? New Tests Blame Your Headlights

Citing limits to an aging American standard for automobile headlamps, insurers are pushing carmakers to do more to help drivers see in the dark.
Opinion

Rudy Giuliani’s Racial Myths

The country won’t get past its stunted discourse about racialized violence when people like Mr. Giuliani are spreading poisonous disinformation.


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