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U.S.
Hurricane Lane Live Updates: New Threat as Wind Drives Brush Fire on Maui
Hawaii was girding for a long and dangerous brush with Hurricane Lane, whose outer bands have already unleashed torrential rain and surging floodwaters.https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/24/us/hawaii-hurricane-lane-updates.html
"Hawaii
braced for widespread flooding early Saturday as Hurricane Lane,
downgraded a day earlier to a tropical storm as its winds weakened,
brought heavy rain to the area.
The
National Weather Service warned of more “life-threatening” flash
flooding in the archipelago, where the storm had already brought
landslides, floods and power failures. Some areas had already seen more
than three feet of rain because of the storm. The National Guard was
deployed to help with search-and-rescue efforts." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaii%E2%80%93Aleutian_Time_Zone
UTC - 10 for standard time, - 9 for daylight time
New York time minus five hours.
When it is noon there it is five in the afternoon here.
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U.S.
Chill Remains Between China and United States in Latest Trade Talks
There was little sign of progress between the world’s two largest economies as the Trump administration tried to ramp up pressure on China with more tariffs and investment restrictions.Trump's trade war continues to deepen.
China cannot give Trump what he wants.
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World
Waging War From a Hotel Basement: Colombian Rebels Offer Hostages and Ask for Talks
The New York Times interviewed a leader of Colombia’s last major rebel group, which has increased attacks against the government — but claims to want peace.Iván Duque will have to kill the last few ELN.
Most will hide in plain sight with a name change and a new address.
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U.S.
A Truckload of Nike Shoes, Left as ‘Bait,’ Stings Chicago
Railroad authorities left a “bait truck” in an impoverished neighborhood. The episode has deepened many residents’ distrust of the police.Guns are being shipped to Chicago by rail freight.
Ups can deal with the legal trade.
The business smells of insurance fraud.
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New York
Man Arrested on Charges He Shot at Upper East Side High-Rise
Farris Koroma, who turned himself in to the police, was charged with shooting at the luxury building from across the East River.It was a silly thing to do.
Use a rifle on a tripod if there is a target.
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Opinion
Who Said It: Trump or Gotti?
President Trump’s language has drawn comparisons to that of the Mafia boss John Gotti.16/17
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World
After Worst Kerala Floods in a Century, India Rejects Foreign Aid
The United Arab Emirates offered $100 million to help the recovery, but the Indian government turned it down.Religious conflict and pride.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kerala,+India/@10.4027599,74.1806307,7z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3b0812ffd49cf55b:
0x64bd90fbed387c99!8m2!3d10.8505159!4d76.2710833
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Food
A Beautiful Mess in a Savory Pie
With its filling of roasted eggplants, tomatoes, peppers and cheese, ratatouille pie may not be tidy, but it is irresistible.https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019497-ratatouille-pie
Ask for it in season.
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World
British Airways and Air France to Suspend Iran Service
The announcements highlighted the isolating effect of reimposed U.S. sanctions on Iran.The Trump administration wants a war of its own.
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New York
A New Panel Can Investigate Prosecutors. They Plan to Sue to Block It.
The commission will have the power to investigate any of New York’s district attorneys for conduct that may be unprofessional, unethical or unlawful."Its Senate sponsor, for example, is John A. DeFrancisco, an upstate Republican whose party generally sides with law enforcement on most issues. Opponents of the bill in that chamber included some of the most dependably liberal Democrats, who are generally in favor of criminal justice reform. But the bill also drew the support of a number of black and Latino Democrats, who saw it as an answer to systemic racism."
It is a bad idea sponsored by people afraid of government.
There are supposed to be elections to solve this problem.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/27/opinion/trump-democrats-midterms-house-oversight.html
"Earlier this month, after the ProPublica revelation that Mar-a-Lago members were dictating Veterans Affairs policy, the House Democrats Julia Brownley and Annie Kuster wrote a letter calling for an investigation by the department’s inspector general. “Taxpayers want to know that their tax dollars are going to high-quality care for our nation’s heroes, not to line the pockets or egos of President Trump’s billionaire boys club,” Brownley said at the time. In a Democratic House, Brownley and Kuster would be in line to run key Veterans Affairs subcommittees, where they’ll be in a position to demand answers. “The goal, obviously, will be to get to the truth,” said Brownley."
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/27/opinion/trump-republican-party-authoritarianism.html
1
Books
Interrogating the Change Makers
“This is change that doesn’t necessarily change anything,” Anand Giridharadas says.Yes.
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Movies
Review: ‘An L.A. Minute’ Isn’t Worth the Time
The film, starring Gabriel Byrne, is meant to skewer the mores of Tinseltown.No.
3
World
For Rohingya, Years of Torture at the Hands of a Neighbor
Dozens of Muslim refugees accuse a Buddhist administrator in Myanmar of long-term abuse and leading ethnic-cleansing attacks last year. He remains in office.Ethnic cleansing is not gentle.
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Travel
In South Africa, Whale Watching Is a Waiting Game (With Penguins)
Hermanus is known for its sightings, but the whales don’t always show. Good thing the cliffs are dramatic, the flowers vivid and the penguins friendly.A trip with no prize is still a good trip.
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Obituaries
Craig Zadan, 69, Dies; Produced Musicals for Stage, Screen and TV
A showman who helped put “The Sound of Music” on television, “Chicago” on movie screens and “How to Succeed in Business” back on Broadway.There is always another producer.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395251/
6
Health
Purveyors of Juice-Box Style, Nicotine-Filled E-Liquids Quit Selling the Products
The Food and Drug Administration had targeted 17 makers and sellers of items loaded with nicotine in packaging that could appeal to children.Vaping is not a good thing.
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World
British Airways and Air France to Suspend Iran Service
The announcements highlighted the isolating effect of reimposed U.S. sanctions on Iran.International banking is important.
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World
White House Criticizes China Over El Salvador Recognition
El Salvador’s decision to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan and establish them with China was “of grave concern,” the White House said.Diplomacy is the better option.
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World
Uganda Charges Pop-Star Lawmaker With Treason
Bobi Wine is a major critic of Uganda’s long-serving president, and is popular among many of its educated youth who cannot find work there.Economic problems are not fixed with guns.
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Opinion
Why Should North Korea Give Up Its Nuclear Weapons?
To reach a final deal on the denuclearization of North Korea, the Trump administration must give up something substantial. But Washington isn’t budging.It may be another nothing-burger.
North Korea will continue to exist.
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