Saturday, March 16, 2019

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World

The Brexit Plan Just Failed Again in Parliament: What Happened, and What’s Next?

The 391 to 242 vote left Britain in limbo, without a clear way forward on Brexit, and threatens Prime Minister May’s hold on power.

More of the same.

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World

Brexit Live Updates: Parliament Votes to Delay Britain’s E.U. Departure

Unable to agree among themselves on Brexit terms, British lawmakers directed the government to ask the European Union to delay the March 29 deadline.

They must contest the MEP election to delay more than three months.

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U.S.

How Trump’s Brand of Grievance Politics Roiled a Pennsylvania Campaign

After a state election defeat, Republicans in the Scranton area complain the country is being overtaken by undeserving outsiders and the Democrats who represent them.

whiners do not win.

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World

New Zealand Shooting Updates: Multiple Fatalities After 2 Mosques Are Hit

The police said four people had been taken into custody after the attack in Christchurch.

49 dead.

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U.S.

Congress Has a Breaking Point. This Week, Trump Might Have Found It.

In three bipartisan votes, Congress this week rebuked President Trump over Saudi Arabia, blocked his border emergency declaration and demanded a public release of the special counsel’s report.

Not yet.

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World

Japan’s Enchanting Ice Monsters, Claimed by Climate Change

The Japanese call them “juhyo,” or ice monsters, and armies of these abominable snowmen once spread across the country’s northern mountains. But they are at risk because of warming temperatures.

Warmer temperatures bring changes.

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Arts

Jimmy Kimmel Fires Back After Trump Attacks Late-Night Shows

After President Trump said the late-night shows were trading in “one-sided hatred,” Kimmel pushed back.

Trump is not unopposed.

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Technology

How a Bitcoin Evangelist Made Himself Vanish, in 15 (Not So Easy) Steps

Step No. 10: Buy a decoy house to fool the D.M.V.

I am not hiding.

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Opinion

No Hate Left Behind

Lethal partisanship is taking us into dangerous territory.

"As partisan hostility deepens, there is one group that might ordinarily be expected to help pull the electorate out of this morass — the most knowledgeable and sophisticated voters.
According to a forthcoming study, however, it is just these voters who display the most uncritical acceptance of party orthodoxy, left or right. On both sides, the best informed voters are by far the most partisan."

Philosophical differences.
Surrender is not an option.

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U.S.

How Every Senator Voted on Ending Trump’s National Emergency

Twelve Republicans joined Democrats to block Trump’s emergency declaration.

Interesting. 
An override must be attempted.

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Opinion

Idolatry at the Western Wall

The fight against religious fundamentalism sometimes means getting spit on.

Netanyahu will go.
Into the ground if nowhere else.

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Opinion

The 737 Max Is Grounded, No Thanks to the F.A.A.

Federal aviation regulators have allowed the airline industry to have too much power.

Yes,  fear won.

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New York

A Stranger Returned His Lost Lottery Tickets. Then He Won $273 Million.

Michael J. Weirsky, an unemployed New Jersey man, won the Mega Millions jackpot after losing his tickets. He was distracted by his cellphone, he said.

There is no causal relationship.    Random numbers.

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U.S.

Beto O’Rourke Enters the 2020 Presidential Campaign

The former Texas congressman’s near-miss Senate run last year propelled him to Democratic stardom.

"Watch this space.

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Opinion

Athens in Pieces: What Really Happened at Eleusis?

Speaking about the ancient city’s most secret and sacred ritual was punishable by death. We go in search of the truth.

He found a truth.

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New York

‘Airbnb Tax’ in N.J. Opens New Front in Battle Over Internet Economy

A little-noticed tax adopted last year on short-term rentals in New Jersey is causing sticker shock as vacationers plan trips to the Jersey Shore.

Pay the taxes.
There are no external costs.

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World

New Images of North Korea Buildup Confront Trump’s Hopes for Disarmament

For an administration that regularly acknowledges or dismisses intelligence findings to fit the moment, North Korea has served as a comeuppance.

Yes.

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Style

Millennials Are Putting Off Having Kids. We Already Have Two.

Becoming a parent before your friends have even considered it comes with a unique set of challenges.

They will babysit.

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New York

New York Charges Paul Manafort With 16 Crimes. If He’s Convicted, Trump Can’t Pardon Him.

The charges are part of an effort to ensure he will still face prison time if President Trump pardons him for his federal crimes.

He will cooperate.

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U.S.

Catholic School in Kansas Faces a Revolt for Denying a Same-Sex Couple’s Child

More than 1,200 people, including many parish members, have signed a petition urging St. Ann Catholic School to allow the child to enroll in kindergarten.

The fight goes on.

Marriage is a civil contract.

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