Tuesday, August 23, 2016

@10:15, 8/23/16

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1
N.Y. / Region

New York Police Struggle to Generate Leads in Murder of Queens Jogger

The most promising initial lead in the killing of Karina Vetrano — DNA evidence quite likely from the assailant — has not helped identify a suspect, a law enforcement official said.

The assailant is not in the DNA database as yet.

2
Fashion & Style

Sarah Norman, Thomas Jamison

The bride, who works for Facebook, and the groom, a graduate student, met at a New Year’s Eve party in Austin, Tex.

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

3
U.S.

Federal Transgender Bathroom Access Guidelines Blocked by Judge

A judge in Texas said the Obama administration had not followed federal law in an attempt to expand bathroom access for transgender students.

Texas has a strange concept of federal law.

4
Science

How Hot Was It in July? Hotter Than Ever.

A string of global heat records continued last month. El NiƱo contributed to it, as did overall warming linked to greenhouse gas emissions.

The earth is hotter than it was all year long.

5
Science

Why Do Schools of Fish Seem to Know One Hand From the Other?

The synchronized behavior of schools of fish fascinates researchers, who have yet to fully determine what factors determine the direction they go.

It appears they do not know left and right.

6
Fashion & Style

Leslie Schuster, Daniel Stolper

The couple met when Ms. Schuster’s best friend connected with Mr. Stolper through OkCupid, and decided he and Ms. Schuster made a better match.

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

7
N.Y. / Region

Ex-Cuomo Aide Is Among 5 Dead in Long Island Car Crash

A car crossed a median and struck two other cars on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, his sister, his young son, an 81-year-old man and the former aide, Scott Martella, were killed.

A random event so far as is known.

8
Science

Pregnant Women Advised to Avoid Travel to Active Zika Zone in Miami Beach

Federal health officials issued a broad advisory after Florida identified 5 new infections from local transmissions. This means the state now has two areas considered active Zika zones.

The Zika virus is spreading less quickly  than I expected.

9
U.S.

U.S. Officials Move to End Duplicate Health Care Coverage

The government says tens of thousands of people are enrolled in Medicaid even as they receive federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

"Republicans in Congress say that in its desire to increase enrollment, the administration has been lax in verifying consumers’ eligibility for subsidies."

The bills only get paid once if the health administrators are not acting fraudulently.

10
N.Y. / Region

Defying an Unwritten Rule of Escalator Riding

A brief trip from the Times Square subway station to the Port Authority Bus Terminal does not allow for any extra movement.

Ok

11
U.S.

After Baton Rouge Flooding, Learning Lessons From New Orleans

Louisianans hardened by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina have passed along to new flood victims information ranging from finding temporary shelter to handling drywall.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/22/us/louisiana-flooding-maps.html

Recovery is an external cost.

12
Fashion & Style

Latoya Herring, Marcus Williams

The couple met at N.Y.U., where they earned law degrees.

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

13
Food

Let’s Talk Breakfast (and Dinner Too)

Help a mom out with some breakfast recommendations.

Blueberry muffins have been disappointing.

14
N.Y. / Region

What’s Next for the New York Subway? Toronto Already Knows

Nearly five years after Canada’s largest city introduced so-called open gangway trains, riders have given the trains a ringing endorsement. Now officials in New York are embracing the design.

The costs of the subways will continue to rise.

15
Opinion

Is the Campaign to Kill Coyotes Justified?

Writers debate whether the government should be killing coyotes en masse.

Let us have more wolves.

16
The Upshot

The Life-Changing Magic of Choosing the Right Hospital

Traveling a little farther for a higher-quality place can have a measurable difference in outcomes.

Emergencies are unplanned.
I do not intend to tell the ambulance where to take me.

17
Fashion & Style

Andrea Taylor, James Lindsay

Though the couple both attended Stanford, they didn’t meet until a ski weekend with mutual friends in Lake Tahoe, Calif.

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

18
Fashion & Style

Geraldine Prasuhn, Harker Rhodes

The bride, a management consultant, and the groom, a former Supreme Court clerk, met at Harvard.

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

19
Business Day

You’ve Reached Baggage Claim, but Why Hasn’t Your Luggage?

An airport’s size, passenger capacity and modernization in its bag handling all play a role.

The baggage busters are a law unto themselves.

20
Fashion & Style

Aline Markarian, James DerHagopian

The couple were married in a ceremony that was led in part by the primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church in North America.

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

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