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Technology
Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of ‘Extortion and Blackmail’
In an online post, the chief executive of Amazon said the tabloid’s owner had used “extortion and blackmail” to try to stop his investigation into leaked photos and text messages.Mr. Pecker and his company do not look good.
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Opinion
Why Girls Beat Boys at School and Lose to Them at the Office
Hard work and discipline help girls outperform boys in class, but that advantage disappears in the work force. Is school the problem?School is mostly an amplifier of attitudes learned as infants.
Yes, it adds to the problem.
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Opinion
They Really Don’t Make Music Like They Used To
If the Eagles or Marvin Gaye fan in your life is complaining about this year’s Grammy songs, this might be why.A half second is a long time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7MCvCHNQA
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Style
How OnlyFans Changed Sex Work Forever
OnlyFans has put X-rated entertainment in the hands of its entertainers. Call it the paywall of porn.I will read more of Jacob Bernstein.
Sex sells.
Add fantasy and control and sales increase.
Where is art?
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U.S.
Asked to Stop Investigations, House Digs In
The House Intelligence Committee began a broad inquiry into whether Russia and other foreign powers may be exercising influence over President Trump.Donald Trump does not recognize the trouble he is in.
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Opinion
Why Ralph Northam Should Not Resign
Should we judge people only by their most shameful moments?Change is possible.
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U.S.
State of the Union Speech Puts Democratic Resurgence on Full Display
Democrats avoided any outbursts or walkouts that could have presented a bad image, but their silence as Republicans clapped repeatedly spoke volumes.Some people may not have been watching.
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Smarter Living
Spend Money Where You Spend the Most Time
It’s tempting to pamper yourself with a windfall of cash, but try this instead — look at how you spend your day. Then put your money toward the things you spend the most time doing. You’ll be happier.Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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U.S.
Her Title: Cryptologic Technician. Her Occupation: Warrior.
Shannon Kent’s death in a suicide bombing in Syria shows how women have been doing military jobs as dangerous, secretive and specialized as anything men do.Her death was unnecessary.
Why are U.S. forces in Syria?
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U.S.
Justices Allow Execution of Muslim Death Row Inmate Who Sought Imam
Alabama allows a Christian chaplain to be present in its execution chamber but excluded a Muslim imam. The inmate, Domineque Ray, was executed Thursday night.Alabama seems never to have understood separation of church and state.
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U.S.
Year Before Killing, Saudi Prince Told Aide He Would Use ‘a Bullet’ on Jamal Khashoggi
Intercepted communications of Mohammed bin Salman are the most detailed evidence to date that the crown prince considered killing the journalist Jamal Khashoggi.The behavior of mad kings is not in the power of the U.S. goverment to control.
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Opinion
Why Is the Republican Party So Confused About Health Care?
The G.O.P. needs to finally figure out, or at least start figuring out, exactly what it stands for on health care policy.Clarity of thought would require actual thought.
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T Magazine
The Gay History of America’s Classic Children’s Books
From “Frog and Toad” to “Where the Wild Things Are,” many of the most enduring 20th-century titles share a secret language of queer compassion.This did not need publication.
Let the children find the stories they need.
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U.S.
After Heated Exchange, Matthew Whitaker Says He Will Testify Friday Before the House
Democrats want to ask the acting attorney general about the Russia investigation and whether President Trump fired Jeff Sessions to undermine it.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/08/us/politics/matthew-whitaker-hearing.html
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World
Nun’s Rape Case Against Bishop Shakes a Catholic Bastion in India
After church officials urged her to stay silent for more than a year, a nun who says the bishop raped her 13 times finally sees her case move toward trial.I hope she has a skilled attorney.
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Opinion
Jeff Bezos Isn’t Afraid of Total Exposure
Normally the web is a haven for the dark side. This time, the Amazon chief executive used it to let in the light.His name will be properly spelled.
I want to know more about the process.
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Sports
Family of Fan Killed by Foul Ball at Dodger Stadium Calls for More Safety
A 79-year-old fan died in August in an accident that has only come to light recently. Her daughter says higher nets could have prevented the death.https://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129
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Louisville |
7:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 69 - 78 |
| 2/2 | at Cincinnati | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN3 | W 65 - 55 |
| 2/6 | vs. East Carolina | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN3 | W 118 - 55 |
| 2/9 | vs. Temple | 1:00 PM ET | ESPN3 | W 109 - 74 |
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| 2/17 | at UCF | 2:00 PM ET | ||
| 2/20 | vs. Memphis | 7:00 PM ET |
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World
Theresa May Is Off to Brussels for Brexit Talks, but She’s Not Feeling the Love
The British prime minister is looking for some flexibility from the bloc’s leaders for her Brexit plan, but they are venting their frustrations.https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/feb/10/brexit-mps-will-have-another-say-by-end-of-month-says-minister
No love.
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Business
After Plagiarism Claims, Ex-Times Editor Says Her Book ‘Will Be Fixed’
Jill Abramson says she was “up all night going through my book because I take these claims of plagiarism so seriously.”She has a good topic.
Her editor may have fallen down on the job.
Hacking seems improbable.
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World
A Princess Vanishes. A Video Offers Alarming Clues.
The adult daughter of Dubai’s ruler tried to escape a life of stultifying restrictions. She was captured at sea, forcibly taken back, and has not been heard from since.Dubai is a sovereign nation.
She is kidnapped but her kidnappers will not be prosecuted.
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