Thursday, July 12, 2018

@19:00, 7/12/18

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New York

A Bridge, the Rickety Heart of Kew Gardens, Gets a Reprieve

Residents rallied for decades to save a nearly century-old dilapidated bridge in Kew Gardens, Queens. Now it will be repaired with the help of the M.T.A.

The concrete of the early thirties is questionable.
They will know more when repairs are attempted.

2
U.S.

FEMA Was Sorely Unprepared for Puerto Rico Hurricane, Report Says

When a killer storm came to Puerto Rico, FEMA’s warehouse on the island was nearly empty, with not a single tarpaulin or cot left in stock.

FEMA knew it was in trouble when the storm struck.
It did not solve its problems.
It hid them.
It is Trump's responsibility and the Republican party's.

The voters should remember.

3
Arts

Samantha Bee on Her Emmy Nominations and the Changing Face of Late Night

Ms. Bee spoke about her special on Puerto Rico and about the aftermath of her use of a vulgar epithet to describe Ivanka Trump.

Politics is becoming more serious.

4
Business Day

Bob Weinstein to Leave Board of the Weinstein Company

The move ends the efforts of Mr. Weinstein, who founded the studio in 2005 with his brother, Harvey Weinstein, to retain a significant role while the company attempts to rebuild.

Rats are leaving a sinking ship.

5
Opinion

It Just Got Harder to Fire Mueller


Mueller will end the investigation when he is satisfied.

6
World

British Roll Out Trump’s Political Idol: Winston Churchill

It’s no accident that Mr. Trump began his visit to England by having dinner at Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill.

Churchill was spectacularly wrong often.
He was also lucky.
He listened when his advisers spoke.

Trump is only wrong.


World

Thai Navy May Put Elon Musk’s Mini-Submarine to Use. One Day.

The military may use the tiny submarine for future rescues, though it was deemed too large and impractical to save the soccer team in the cave.

Fun and a spectacle.

8
Style

Isn’t 10 a Little Young for Highlights?

A reader wonders how to acknowledge a boyfriend’s daughter’s dyed hair without imposing judgment.

It is good general advice.

9
U.S.

What Did Baby Jessica Think of the Thai Cave Rescue? She Had No Idea It Happened

Jessica McClure Morales, who was rescued from a Texas well 31 years ago, avoids most news, choosing instead a quiet life in the country.

10
Opinion

Are You Ready to Retire?

The Indexed Annuity Leadership Council writes about retirement products that empower workers to take retirement into their own hands.

I hope not to retire.


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