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House Fires at Ethics and Shoots Self
Republicans made it clear that they had no real intention of draining the Washington swamp.The effort is over for the moment.
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Opinion
Don’t Blame Philippine Youth
A reader says it’s unfair to say that young people nearly elected Ferdinand Marcos Jr.The present president must go.
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Opinion
Ethics and Conflicts in the Trump Era
A discussion of the G.O.P. effort to weaken the ethics office and a proposal to ensure that Donald Trump doesn’t use the presidency to enrich himself.The Republican coalition will quickly crash.
A replacement must be found.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilien_Robespierre
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reign_of_Terror
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U.S.
Congress Returns. Republicans Are in Charge. 6 Things to Watch.
While there were many promises made, and battle lines drawn, on the campaign trail, several factors will stand out when Congress convenes on Tuesday.I will watch and probably snivel.
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U.S.
Trump Rebukes House Republicans Over Bid to Gut Ethics Office
President-elect Donald J. Trump on Tuesday criticized House Republicans for their surprise move to gut an independent congressional ethics office on the eve of a new legislative session.The Republicans need to look honorable.
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U.S.
With New Congress Poised to Convene, Obama’s Policies Are in Peril
It has been the Republican goal for a century and a half.
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U.S.
Turmoil Overshadows First Day of Republican-Controlled Congress
It was a rocky start to a period in which Republicans had promised an end to Washington gridlock if they controlled both Congress and the White House.The battle lines will quickly be drawn.
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N.Y. / Region
L.I.R.R. Derailment Injures Dozens in Brooklyn
The rush-hour derailment occurred at the Atlantic Terminal on Flatbush Avenue, causing delays and road closings, the authorities said.About 100 at last report.
I hope it proves trivial.
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Opinion
Why Republicans Shouldn’t Weaken the Filibuster
Democrats restricted the tactic in 2013, when they were the majority. Now Republicans may undermine it more.The Republicans will want it when they are out.
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Well
A Fitness Downside to Statin Drugs?
Taking cholesterol-lowering statins seemed to make exercise more difficult and less beneficial, a new study in mice suggests.Prophylactic statin drugs appear a poor idea.
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Magazine
Can I Out My Ex-Husband to His Girlfriend?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to reveal a former spouse’s hidden sexuality, how to approach a mother about suspected dementia and more.I can't second guess the expert.
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Science
Conditions That Form More Hurricanes Also Protect U.S., Study Finds
A new analysis suggests that the climatic trends that lead to greater hurricane activity also create a coastal buffer that weakens storms at landfall.I don't try to outguess hurricanes.
I look at the satellite pictures and read the forecast.
The forecasters usually get things right.
The storms make me nervous.
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Travel
In 2017, Savoring Porridge and Sipping Pinot
This year, sample gelato in its birthplace, porridge in the Scottish Highlands, barbecue in Chicago or dishes from master chefs drawn to Australia.I like to eat well.
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Fashion & Style
From Push-Ups to Bralettes: Victoria’s Secret Revamps
The new flagship on Fifth Avenue is darker than the pink-striped girlscape of memory, even if in many ways the store has not changed.The marketing approach is wrong.
The store should be clinical.
It is selling frames to the product.
Men, if any are parked in the waiting room and shown snapchat pictures.
Female companions are treated as men.
The staff is there to advise the customer on how to get the desired effect.
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U.S.
Dylann Roof, Charleston Church Killer, Is Deemed Competent for Sentencing
yes. There is no result yet.
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N.Y. / Region
New York Legislature Begins Work With 2016 Battles Still Fresh
The 2017 session starts with lawmakers, including some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fellow Democrats, unhappy after last year’s scrapped special session.The up state - down state battle continues.
It is good to see the attempt to properly fund the public colleges and universities.
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Your Money
For Earned-Income Credit Filers, Refunds Will Be Later
A new law will affect lower-income people who claim one of two refundable tax credits, and who may be caught off guard by their refunds’ delay.My life is not so tightly planned.
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Technology
Tech Giants Seem Invincible. That Worries Lawmakers.
Giant tech companies are usually challenged by start-ups. But with no obvious upstart competitors, it may be governments that pose the biggest threat.The big five are playing engulf and devour, the patent and copyright game.
Art is what remains outside the game.
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World
India’s Call-Center Talents Put to a Criminal Use: Swindling Americans
The availability of computer-savvy, young, English-speaking job seekers and efficient technology have contributed to the growth in cyberfraud against Americans.Distance makes crime acceptable.
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Technology
What U.S. Tech Giants Face in Europe in 2017
Many of Silicon Valley’s largest companies face a growing list of regulatory challenges — and potentially large fines — in Europe this coming year.12
Movies
From Bittersweet Childhoods to ‘Moonlight’
Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney led parallel lives in the same poor Miami neighborhood. But they never met — until they made one of the year’s best movies.I will see it if you take me to the show.
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Opinion
A Bipartisan Reason to Save Obamacare
The law is leading a health care transformation even Republicans like.There are no spare parts in Obamacare.
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Travel
Getting Around by Rail, Sail or Foot
New transit alternatives will abound in 2017.Is a fast adventure worth the effort?
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U.S.
With New Congress Poised to Convene, Obama’s Policies Are in Peril
The congress has made no progress.
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Technology
Daily Report: AT&T Moves Fast to Move Data, Fast
No other company owns such a jumble of satellites, wires, cables and wireless towers. Maybe software can unify it all in a profitable offering.The net is faster than I am.
Movies on demand is not a feature.
Most high capacity goes to advertising.
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U.S.
Video: N.A.A.C.P. President Arrested for Sit-In at Jeff Sessions Office
It was a gesture.
The impact is small.
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U.S.
Video: Military Helicopter Crash Kills Two
The reason for the crash is not known.
The description sounds like a mechanical failure.
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Magazine
Michael Eric Dyson Believes in Individual Reparations
The author and Georgetown professor on police brutality, telling white people the truth and why charity isn’t a substitute for justice.Would you like to be a landlord?
I am not fond of the idea.
I can see no better way to make reparations than running a low profit building.
The tenants must pay costs and contribute to a reserve fund.
Vertical access is a separate structure. The boiler is gas fired and on the roof.
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Health
Did Debbie Reynolds Die of a Broken Heart?
Science shows that stress, like that brought on by the sudden death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher, could have contributed to her collapse.It could be called that.
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