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Your Money
The New Tax Form Is Postcard-Size, but More Complicated Than Ever
A new version of the 1040 income tax form, set for release this week, omits some popular deductions and requires several work sheets for many taxpayers to complete.Trump has a habit of looking good while doing evil.
People have noticed.
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New York
For Buffalo Billion Contract, Key Witness Says the Fix Was In
The process to choose a developer to build a lucrative solar panel plant in Buffalo was rigged to favor his firm, an ex-executive of the firm testified.I believe the fix was in.
The question of who and what was fixed is open.
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Opinion
Hyperpresident Erdogan
Turkey’s leader gets comfortable after his latest election victory.Erdogan would like to be Sultan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caliphate
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New York
At a Sneaker Shop in SoHo
A new friend thanks to a chance encounter.A spare grandmother is a good thing.
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U.S.
Meet Colorado’s New Single-Issue Voters: the Cannabis Community
As marijuana legalization advocates seek to build sustained political power, many are supporting an ally, Jared Polis, in Colorado’s primary for governor Tuesday.Cannabis has become a serious business.
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U.S.
Scientist Fatally Shot While Camping With His Daughters
Police said they have no motive or suspects in the death at Malibu Creek State Park, where past shootings have been reported.I do not know enough to even speculate.
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U.S.
Boston Schools Chief to Depart After a Short, Rocky Tenure
Tommy Chang, superintendent of Boston’s schools since 2015, oversaw a tumultuous period, including his push to change the start times of schools. Parents objected.The leadership of the Boston Public Schools has little power to force change.
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Opinion
Run of the Park
In Central Park, a vehicle ban is helping people take back their public space.Central Park was built for the rich.
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Opinion
Video: Donald Trump’s Worst Nightmare
“Sometimes you’re not in the mood to shake hands with everybody.”Hispanic cooties.
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Opinion
The Tech Takeover Has Hit the World Cup, So Who’s in Control?
Video review is probably for the best, but there’s something not only familiar but also perversely self-satisfying about hollering over a bad call in real time.The players are in control.
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Food
A Pie That Is but a Dream
Petee’s Pie brings back its strawberry dream just in time for the Fourth of July.Green apple pie.
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New York
Plans for AirTrain to La Guardia Move Ahead Amid Criticism and Ridicule
The elevated AirTrain would open in 2022 and offer a 30-minute or less trip to the airport, the governor said. But critics have questioned the logistics.Building rail lines is expensive.
This one is in park land.
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World
U.K. Lawmakers Approve Expansion Plans for Heathrow Airport
The decision comes after years of study and debate over the building of a third runway at the airport, Europe’s busiest. But more challenges are expected.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathrow_%28hamlet%29
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathrow_Airport
A matter of least opposition.
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Food
Restaurant Bets You’ll Pay $180 for a Sandwich (Fries Included)
Don Wagyu in the Financial District serves Japanese Wagyu beef cooked like a country-fried steak.Some people will pay.
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U.S.
White Woman Nicknamed ‘Permit Patty’ Regrets Confrontation Over Black Girl Selling Water
A recording of the woman, Alison Ettel, shows her appearing to call the authorities on the girl for “illegally selling water without a permit.”None of them are in jail.
The police should refuse Alison Ettel's calls.
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Food
San Francisco Restaurants Can’t Afford Waiters. So They’re Putting Diners to Work.
The city offers a case study of how high housing costs alter the economics of everything else, including restaurant service.I have eaten that way.
It is possible but not easy.
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T Magazine
An Ode to Italy’s Absurdly Beautiful Modern Ruins
The art collective Alterazioni Video has spent over a decade documenting, and championing, Italy’s many unfinished construction projects.Good design shows. So do bad politics.
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World
Divers in Thailand Scour Cave for Missing Soccer Team and Coach
Twelve boys, ages 11 to 16, and their young coach set off an anxious search after they failed to return from team activities over the weekend.Patience. The kids are ok for a month.
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