Sunday, February 26, 2017

@17:03, 2/24/17

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Trump Denounces F.B.I. Over Leaks, Demanding Investigation

The criticism followed a report that the White House asked the bureau to rebut an article about Trump associates and Russian intelligence officials.

Trump had a tantrum.

2
Opinion

Barring the White House Press Corps From the White House

How petty and pointlessly vindictive.

How petty and pointlessly vindictive.


The Upshot

Economists Have Been Demoted in Washington. That’s a Bad Idea.

The chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers has been dropped from the new administration’s cabinet, depriving it of the council’s academic expertise.

Trump does not listen.
That is dangerous to the world.

4
Health

Doctors Consider a Last Best Hope for Obese Teenagers: Surgery

Parents and doctors have a host of concerns about the procedure, but some are wondering if teenage patients are waiting too long for what may be their best option.

Doctors are suffering from needless nerves.

5
Opinion

Some Advice for the Democrats

Readers take issue with an Op-Ed article that suggested that the party should move left.

The idea is not compromise.
It is winning.
Once in control the Democrats can move to a workable solution.
The Republican formula is not workable.

6
Real Estate

More Homes Sold, Fewer Available

The number of existing homes sold in 2016 was a 10-year record.

Higher prices are popular with sellers.

7
U.S.

Judge Says Trump’s Statements Did Not Prejudice Case Against Bergdahl

While on the campaign trail, President Trump had referred to the Army sergeant awaiting court-martial as a ‘dirty rotten traitor’ who should be executed.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl  should win his case.

8
World

For Commerce Pick Wilbur Ross, ‘Inherently Bad’ Deals Paid Off

Mr. Ross, who amassed a fortune with help from trade deals like Nafta, has vowed to tear up those deals if confirmed as commerce secretary.

Cabinet secretaries act at the behest of the president.

9
Food

What to Cook This Weekend

It’d be a great time to master the omelet, or even pommes Anna. Why not go big, and try a cassoulet?

https://cooking.nytimes.com/new-essentials-french-cooking

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018115-cuban-style-arroz-congri

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Business Day

Amazon Deforestation, Once Tamed, Comes Roaring Back

A decade after the “Save the Rainforest” movement captured the world’s imagination, Cargill and other food giants are pushing deeper into the wilderness.

Money from extraction is a fever.


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