Saturday, December 3, 2016

@14:20, 12/3/16

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1
Technology

Daily Report: Twitter Struggles to Turn Prominence Into Profit


2
N.Y. / Region

The Scourge of Racial Bias in New York State’s Prisons

A New York Times investigation draws on nearly 60,000 disciplinary cases from state prisons and interviews with inmates to explore the system’s inequalities and the ripple effect these can have.

The guards and the prisons need administrative attention.
The system does not work.

4
N.Y. / Region

Expanding Smart Car Fleet, New York Police Just Got More ‘Adorable’

Since their rollout last year, the tiny, bean-shaped vehicles have drawn the attention, and sometimes the affection, of curious passers-by.

I would rather see foot patrols.

5
U.S.

Trump Calls for Revoking Flag Burners’ Citizenship. Court Rulings Forbid It.


The talk is a crowd-pleaser.

6
Science

News Report on Global Temperatures Is Wrong, Scientists Say

The report, which first appeared in The Daily Mail and Breitbart News, cited incomplete data and drew incorrect conclusions about climate change, according to experts.

The facts are proof against noise.

7
U.S.

Trump and Clinton Aides Clash During Election Forum


What can be done about lies?

8
The Upshot

A Trump Pick, and Why Indiana’s Strict Medicaid Rules Could Spread

Donald Trump’s nomination of Seema Verma suggests states will be given more power to remodel their Medicaid programs.

The Republican objective is denial of medical care to the indigent and near indigent.

9
Arts

The Hillary Clinton Selfie as Political Salve, or Weapon

Some supporters of the Democratic candidate have found comfort in Mrs. Clinton’s makeup-free look and comfortable demeanor, while others remain stung by the loss.

I am willing for her to retire.

The facts of the world endure.
No amount of fantasy will change them.

10
Magazine

How to Keep Bees

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