Monday, March 12, 2018

213:15, 3/12/18

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1
Travel

Five Destinations That Call for Caution

A recent report finds that visiting cities like Karachi, Pakistan, and Caracas, Venezuela, can be risky for travelers.

There is no point in other people's troubles for casual visitors.

2
Style

Women Still Rule the Coyote Ugly Saloon, 25 Years Later

The dive that inspired the 2000 cult film has stayed true to its founding principle: women can tend bar, too.

OK
Progress.

3
Science

After a Volcano’s Ancient Supereruption, Humanity May Have Thrived

Some said the Toba volcano’s explosion brought humanity to the brink of extinction 74,000 years ago, but archaeological evidence from South Africa challenges the idea.

Ancient history is not simple.

4
Technology

How to Prevent the Butt Dial

Smartphone software can make it a little too easy to dial up your contacts whether you meant to or not, but you can help cut down on accidental calls.

It should work.

5
Opinion

The G.O.P. Accidentally Replaced Obamacare Without Repealing It

The health care law has become something that the party can, if not love, at least learn to live with.

The insurance companies should soon go bankrupt
if the public does not go bankrupt first.
Many will die and the poor will die first.

6
U.S.

Man Arrested in 1986 Murder of Massachusetts Teenager

The killing of Tracy Gilpin, 15, was unsolved for more than three decades. But on Sunday, Massachusetts officials announced the arrest of a suspect.

More will be published.

7
U.S.

After Putin Blames Jews, Democrats Implore Trump to Extradite Russians

Democrats on Monday begged President Trump to press the extradition of 13 Russians indicted on a charge of interfering in the 2016 election after Putin blamed “Jews.”

The Republicans should get no Jewish support.

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The Upshot

Do Antidepressants Work?

The most comprehensive study on them has recently been published, showing mostly modest effects.

The answer seemsto be no.

9
Crosswords & Games

What the Heck Is That?: AUBADE

A look at one of the most revealed entries from the past week of crossword puzzles.

A salute to the dawn.

10
The Learning Network

What’s Going On in This Picture? | March 12, 2018

Look closely at this image, stripped of its caption, and join the moderated conversation about what you and other students see.

Vigilantism.

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