Friday, August 4, 2017

@23:13, 8/3/17

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U.S.

‘Everyone Deserves an Equal Chance to Get Into College’: Readers React

Readers debated race-based admissions policies after The New York Times reported that the Department of Justice may take on affirmative action in college admissions.

She did not make the cut.
The case was litigated.

2
N.Y. / Region

Demolition Is Halted on a Queens Building Filled With Cats

More than 40 cats were found abandoned in an eight-unit apartment building, apparently left by a former tenant.

It is sad when this condition comes to light.

3
Theater

The Public Theater Cancels Several Performances of ‘Hamlet’

The Public Theater unexpectedly canceled the rest of its Saturday matinee performances of “Hamlet,” citing the toll of the show on its actors.

Eight performances a week.

4
Style

Dealing With Bigotry Against Transgender People in Public

Also: how to stuff a wildly hungry brother-in-law; withholding the elevator; and letting them eat half-eaten cake.

Civil behavior.

5
Sports

Rory McIlroy Carries Responsibility After Changing Caddies

McIlroy said he parted ways with his longtime caddie J.P. Fitzgerald to save their friendship.

No story.

6
Science

Mountain Goats on Your Trail? They Like You, and Your Urine

Mountain goats in Glacier National Park, drawn to tourist sites because of protection from bears and easy access to minerals, have abandoned some predator defenses.

I would rather see them on the rock faces.

7
Fashion & Style

Wired Thanks Women. Twitter Reacts.

A male-dominated magazine that covers a male-dominated industry sets off a social-media hubbub.

This could be "mob rule".

8
Real Estate

A Singer in Search of a Home of Her Own

Tansu Akman-Duffy, a singer, wanted to buy a two-bedroom apartment.

An indulged daughter.

9
Arts

Descending Into Madness, a Russian Scientist Turned to Drawing

Mesmerizing dispatches from a dream world are among the works by Eugen Gabritschevsky in a show at the American Folk Art Museum.

People will try to sell the past.

10
World

Shinzo Abe of Japan Reshuffles Cabinet, Hoping to Shore Up Falling Support

Mr. Abe turned to moderates and experienced policy makers, suggesting a change of focus away from contentious issues like amending the pacifist Constitution.

Shinzo Abe offered economic hope.
Stubborn opposition from deficit hawks has soured that hope.
Defense spending could frustrate the deflation hopeful.


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