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U.S.
McConnell Faces Pressure From Republicans to Stop Avoiding Shutdown Fight
By absenting himself, the Senate majority leader had hoped to push the blame for a prolonged shutdown onto Democrats while protecting Republicans running for re-election next year — including himself.McConnell is not a favorite voice.
I will be happy to see him go down to defeat.
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World
Spy or Not? American Who Loves Russia Ensnared in New Cold War
Paul N. Whelan, now in a Moscow prison, cut a curious figure. He traveled on Russian trains, collected tea glass holders and cultivated military contacts.Guilty or not; he does not deserve to rot.
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New York
At El Chapo’s Trial, a Son Betrays His Father, and the Cartel
Vicente Zambada Niebla was groomed to run his father’s empire. Now he is a witness at El Chapo’s drug conspiracy trial.I hope he survives for many years.
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The Upshot
What Should You Do About a Falling Stock Market? Nothing
If you had a perfect ability to predict how far the market would fall and when it would bottom out, it would make sense to move money in and out. But you do not.I have good hindsight.
I hope I am brave enough to act on it.
So far doing nothing has been good.
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New York
These 4 New Yorkers Are Experts in Living. What Do They Know That We Don’t?
In 2015, we began following six people over age 85. Last year the four remaining showed that old age is not what you think.Life is change.
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Business
Tesla Reports Record Output, but Cuts Prices, and Its Shares Plunge
The automaker said sales of the Model 3 sedan increased 13 percent over the previous quarter, but the price cut could signal softening demand.Tesla is costly
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Leaf
$11,000, 8 years old.
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U.S.
Here’s Who Didn’t Vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker
To win back the gavel, Ms. Pelosi had to put down a rebellion in her caucus. But on Thursday, there were still some dissenters in her ranks.Note their names and check their records in two years.
"Every dog gets one bite."
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New York
The L Train Shutdown Was Just Canceled. What Exactly Does That Mean?
On Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo upended nearly three years of planning. Here’s what this abrupt U-turn means for Brooklynites, East Villagers and the rest of the city.I don't know yet.
It could be a good thing.
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Opinion
Is This the End of the Age of Apple?
We need the next wave of innovation, and we need it now.Maybe. Apple's behavior must improve.
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Science
Snowman-like Photo of Ultima Thule Sent Home by NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft
At a Wednesday news conference, scientists will announce some of the results from the flyby of the most distant object ever visited.Technology Review will write up the work.
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Business
Chinese Consumers’ Confidence Sags, Casting a Pall Over the Global Economy
Apple’s slumping iPhone sales in China are the latest sign that the country’s spenders are increasingly bothered by the economy, debt and other problems.China needs to do some learning.
So does Trump.
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Smarter Living
What to Do When You Think You’re About to Get Fired
Whether you’re worried about getting the boot or getting a pink slip, here are some tips to protect yourself before the axe falls.Trump does not know how to negotiate.
Your slot is not threatened. Damn.
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U.S.
Government Shutdown Leaves Workers Reeling: ‘We Seem to Be Pawns’
With no end in sight to the shutdown, 800,000 federal workers had been sent home or were working without pay.The situation is abusive.
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Opinion
The Morality of Selfism
The Gospel of Saint You.I should assume David Brooks is stating his faith.
Sarcasm is a weapon of the weak.
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Well
Four Simple Words to Help You Live Well
This year, take a small step every day to build healthy habits for your body, mind and spirit.Yes, baby steps.
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Reader Center
How Times Reporters Froze a Fatal Moment on a Protest Field in Gaza
A volunteer medic was killed by Israeli gunfire on June 1. Times reporters combined a forensic visual investigation with on-the-ground reporting to reconstruct what happened and tell her story.Gaza is intentionally unbearable.
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Opinion
Who’s Afraid of the Budget Deficit?
Democrats shouldn’t put themselves in a fiscal straitjacket.People should not fear deficits while interest rates are low.
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U.S.
The Army, in Need of Recruits, Turns Focus to Liberal-Leaning Cities
Too few recruits are signing up from cities like Chicago and Seattle, so the Army is trying to frame enlistment as a patriotic detour.Casualties are high in unpopular wars at this time.
Not all casualties are wounded physically.
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World
Xi Jinping Warns Taiwan That Unification Is the Goal and Force Is an Option
Taiwan is listening.
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Opinion
The Dangerous Rise of the IUD as Poverty Cure
The notion that limiting women’s reproduction can cure societal ills has a long, scary history.Single mothers also have a long history.
Know history beyond kings and wars.
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U.S.
McConnell Faces Pressure From Republicans to Stop Avoiding Shutdown Fight
The bubble is getting very thin.
2
New York
At El Chapo’s Trial, a Son Betrays His Father, and the Cartel
Treachery is not a survival strategy.
3
New York
These 4 New Yorkers Are Experts in Living. What Do They Know That We Don’t?
Tomorrow will come with us or without us.
With us is better.
World
Spy or Not? American Who Loves Russia Ensnared in New Cold War
Probably not.
He is just a useful idiot.
The Upshot
What Should You Do About a Falling Stock Market? Nothing
Doing nothing is a good plan if one is long.
New York
The L Train Shutdown Was Just Canceled. What Exactly Does That Mean?
Slightly better commuting.
Opinion
American Jews and Israeli Jews Are Headed for a Messy Breakup
Is the world ready for the Great Schism?The "Great Schism" is overdue.
Opinion
Who’s Afraid of the Budget Deficit?
Democrats shouldn’t put themselves in a fiscal straitjacket.The Republicans must own their debt.
Opinion
Is This the End of the Age of Apple?
Apple has become a comodity.
I don't know what the next innovation is.
It should be a virtual condom that would allow
the safe exploration of the internet.
What to Do When You Think You’re About to Get Fired
Whether you’re worried about getting the boot or getting a pink slip, here are some tips to protect yourself before the axe falls.Prepare to move.
Well
Magazine
He Thought He Just Had the Flu at First. Then His Heart Could Barely Pump.
The disease should have dried him out, yet his body was producing liter after liter of excess fluid. Why?insufficient circulation.
Opinion
The Democratic Primary Doesn’t Have to Be a Nightmare
Let’s talk about whose policy proposals are most likable!Primaries are not nightmares.
They combine with conventions to select candidates.
Business
Chinese Consumers’ Confidence Sags, Casting a Pall Over the Global Economy
Apple’s slumping iPhone sales in China are the latest sign that the country’s spenders are increasingly bothered by the economy, debt and other problems.Yes.
Trump is busy.
Style
Tracking the Demise of My Marriage on Google Maps
Pictures taken from a car-mounted camera can’t reveal what goes on behind closed doors.Pictures stop time but only in the record.
For us the moment is always now as we are not our record.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
U.S.
Military Deletes New Year’s Eve Tweet Saying It’s ‘Ready to Drop Something’
The United States Strategic Command’s tweet also included a video that showed a B-2 stealth bomber releasing two bombs. Officials later apologized.The military is proud of its capabilities.
"A man convinced against his will
is of the same opinion still."
Often credited to Ben Franklin
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