Tuesday, February 4, 2020

@18:15, 2/3/20, REC

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Health

Wuhan Coronavirus Looks Increasingly Like a Pandemic, Experts Say

Rapidly rising caseloads alarm researchers, who fear the virus may make its way across the globe. But scientists cannot yet predict how many deaths may result.

Pandemic.
The long infectious incubation period is confusing.

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New York

Suicide at Hudson Yards Vessel: Teenager Jumps Over Railing

The death on Saturday night stunned onlookers who were visiting the 150-foot-high steel structure.

Inevitable.

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Business

Leila Janah, Entrepreneur Who Hired the Poor, Dies at 37

A child of Indian immigrants, she created digital jobs that pay a living wage to thousands in Africa and India, believing that the intellect of the poor was “the biggest untapped resource” in the world.

The legitimacy of large organizations should noot be defended.

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Opinion

The Simple Reason Trump Does What He Does

Because he can.

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Opinion

Mayor Pete’s Gay Reckoning

Win or lose in Iowa, Buttigieg has challenged and changed America.

The results are unknown.

6
Style

Sorry, but Those Kids Are Terrible

A reader wonders whether her attitude toward her nieces and nephews really needs to be adjusted.

I am not a good tactician of any flavor.

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Opinion

Will Someone Break Out of Iowa Who Can Trounce Trump? Anyone?

The Hawkeye State gets a lot of flak for its first-in-the-nation caucuses, but its conception of democracy has staying power.

I am seeking General Jinjur.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinjur

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New York

How a Clash of Egos Became Bigger Than Fixing the Subway

Even as New York transit emerged from a crisis, a feud grew between Andy Byford, the subway leader, and his boss, Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Divided command has never worked.

Andrew Cuomo is not an engineer.

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New York

A Dozen Calls to Child Abuse Hotline Did Not Save 8-Year-Old Boy

Teachers, officials and his mother feared for the autistic child, who the police said died after his father made him sleep in a freezing garage.

True.

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World

Venezuela’s Capital Is Booming. Is This the End of the Revolution?

American sanctions, intended to oust an authoritarian president, forced changes that have eased tensions and improved life — for some. Others see a more unequal country that has turned away from its socialist-inspired revolution.

Ending Venezuelan socialism was the objective.

Victory conditions are achieved.

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Who are the foreign diplomats who watch the impeachment trial in person?

Patricia Mazzei at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms allocates 21 tickets a day for the diplomatic corps, and embassies can request a ticket and pick it up from State Department staff.
 
I don't care.
 

Impeachment manager invokes McCain in a jab at Trump.

Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
It is not the first time the impeachment managers have brought up the senator, who had been a fierce critic of the president.
 
Trump can't understand.
 

The trial breaks for lunch.

Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The Senate broke just afternoon for a 30 minute lunch break.
 
It did.
 

If Trump is not removed, how can voters be sure the next election is fair, Jeffries asks.

Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Republicans have embraced the idea that the president acted inappropriately, but his actions did not warrant removal from office.
 
We are not assured.
 

Trump once again says he did nothing wrong.

Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
As Democrats delivered their closing arguments, Mr. Trump said they would never be satisfied.
 
I do not agree.
 

The State of the Union Is Trump’s Biggest Speech. Who Writes It?

Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
In a White House where the president is billed as his own best communicator, speechwriters try to remain anonymous. But two men quietly compile it.
 
Hacks.
 

Candidates attend trial in Washington, with an eye on Iowa.

Patricia Mazzei at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Amy Klobuchar stared intently as the first two House managers spoke and Jane Sanders, Bernie Sanders’s wife, watched the proceedings and her husband from the gallery.
 
Iowa is failing. 
 

Undecided senators hold their cards close to their chest.

Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Those moderate senators, some of whom are up for re-election in November, have left the door open.
 
The Republican whip won.
 
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Librarians Could Face Charges for ‘Age-Inappropriate’ Material Under Proposal

Johnny Diaz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
A bill introduced in Missouri is aimed at events like “Drag Queen Story Hours,” the measure’s sponsor said.
 
Missouri must be shown.
Revelation is wrong. 
 
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The House managers begin one final, likely futile, appeal for conviction.

Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
They seemed to be eying the public, and history, though, as much as the hearing room.
 
The trial is on hold.
 
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The trial resumes, but with little of the intensity and drama that gripped the Capitol last week.

Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The Senate Press Gallery just off the chamber was largely empty — a stark contrast to the last two weeks, when reporters crammed into every available seat.
 
Yes
 
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3 Democratic presidential candidates are in Washington on the day of the Iowa caucuses.

Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
All three — Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Amy Klobuchar — are expected to return to Iowa in the evening as results roll in.
 
The results have not come.
 
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Biden stresses need to work with Republicans despite impeachment trial.

Thomas Kaplan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
But the former vice president said he hopes Senator Mitch McConnell is no longer the majority leader after the next election.
 
Biden is wrong. 
There will be no peace with kings.
 
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What Is the Election Needle? And Why Will We Have 4 of Them Tonight?

Nate Cohn, Josh Katz and Kevin Quealy at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
A closer look at our election forecaster before the Iowa caucuses.
 
All on hold.
 
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Anticipating Trump’s acquittal, Democrats turn to the general election.

Eileen Sullivan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
One senator acknowledged some Democrats might vote to acquit the president, but she emphasized that the party has universal agreement on major issues.
 
As they must.   The axe has not fallen.
Mitch McConnell has needed to crack his whip.
 
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Iowa Could Have Multiple Candidates Declare Victory. Let Us Show You How.

Nate Cohn at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
It’s not likely to happen, but a perfect political storm is plausible.
 
More care will be exercised. 
 
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Iowa Caucus 2020: What to Watch For and When to Expect Results

Jonathan Martin, Shane Goldmacher and Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Seven Democratic candidates are mounting competitive efforts in the state. The Times will provide up-to-date results and live political analysis.
 
There is a promise of 17:00,   2/4/20 
 
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Trump’s weekend at Mar-a-Lago.

Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
There were more pressing matters at hand Sunday than the president’s 2020 election opponents, including the coronavirus and his State of the Union address on Tuesday, but he made little mention of them.
 
Bird brain 
 
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On Politics: Iowa Caucus Edition!

Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
It’s really, finally, happening. This is your morning tip sheet.
 
Waiting for processing.
 
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How will each side conclude its arguments?

Chris Cameron at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Both sides hinted on Sunday at what could be part of their closing arguments.
 
The managers; Trump should be removed.
The defenders: Trump should not be removed.
 
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