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U.S.
Democrats Try to Box In Trump With Plan to End Government Shutdown Without Wall Funding
The spending measures are expected to pass the House, but there is no guarantee the shutdown will end soon given the Senate is still firmly controlled by Republicans.That box is essentially closed.
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Technology
5G Is Coming This Year. Here’s What You Need to Know.
The transition to new fifth-generation cellular networks, known as 5G, will affect how you use smartphones and many other devices. Let’s talk about the essentials.There will be no change this year.
"“I wouldn’t buy a 5G phone until it supports 5G in one of the lower-frequency bands,” Mr. Thelander said. “For all operators but Sprint, this means at least late 2019, and more likely 2020.”"
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U.S.
Wielding Rocks and Knives, Arizonans Attack Self-Driving Cars
Some residents have responded to Waymo’s autonomous vehicle project by slashing tires, pelting vans with rocks and even drawing a gun on a vehicle.This may just be noise.
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U.S.
Elizabeth Warren Announces Iowa Trip as She Starts Running for President in 2020
Senator Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, said she was forming a presidential exploratory committee, which allows her to raise money and hire staff before a formal kickoff.I would rather she stay in the senate.
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Science
James Watson Won’t Stop Talking About Race
The Nobel-winning biologist has drawn global criticism with unfounded pronouncements on genetics, race and intelligence. He still thinks he’s right, a new documentary finds.I don't care.
I am glad he still functions.
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Well
How to Get Stronger in the New Year
Six ways to build muscle, even if you don’t have much time to work out.Yes.
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Well
Hearing Loss Threatens Mind, Life and Limb
Poor hearing is not just an annoying inconvenience.Yes
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World
New Year’s Eve Around the World: Countdown to 2019, in Photos
Images of festivities celebrating the transition to the new year.It is time to party.
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U.S.
Trump Makes Surprise Visit to American Troops in Iraq
President Trump’s first visit to forces in a combat zone came after criticism that he had not made such a trip — and days after his defense secretary resigned.The partial shutdown continues.
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Opinion
The Chart That Shows the Price Tag for Trump’s Obamacare Sabotage
If you’re middle class and looking for insurance through the health law, chances are you’re paying a penalty courtesy of the G.O.P.Yes
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U.S.
2020 Candidates Are Lining Up. Which Democrat Matches the Moment?
Democrats are in a moment of transition, grappling with what they stand for and what their voters expect. Hardly any of their likely candidates for 2020 qualify as an instant front-runner.Early days. Campaigning has not yet begun.
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Health
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Season of Turmoil
One of the nation’s top cancer hospitals has grappled with how to bring breakthrough treatments to market while remaining true to its mission.Hospital management is sick.
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U.S.
Trump Mollifies Lindsey Graham on Troop Withdrawal From Syria
Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican critic of President Trump’s decision to withdraw, said he felt “a lot better” about the plan after meeting with Mr. Trump.Trump is still wrong.
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World
Iran’s Economic Crisis Drags Down the Middle Class Almost Overnight
Between inflation and a currency collapse, lives have been turned upside down, seemingly overnight. Many blame the government — and President Trump.President Trump Wants war with Iran.
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Style
Let the Fountain Pens Flow!
In this coldly pixelated age, old-fashioned writing implements make a small but meaningful comeback.If you wish.
The steel nib dip pen is better for dynamic lines.
The pencil for quick notes.
The computer for public record.
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Real Estate
For the Love of a Dog and Duane Reade
A first-time buyer combs the Upper East Side for a place to make his beloved pup — and himself — happy.Cambridge is a good compromise for me.
Forrest or farm, Hill or flat, on or off the grid.
Urban services are an hour away.
I will have to build a studio.
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Smarter Living
7 Ways to Make Tech Work for You in 2019
It's a digital life.My digital life is small.
I like wikipedia. it does not put me on a list.
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Sports
Four More N.F.L. Coaches Get the Axe, Including Marvin Lewis
Vance Joseph was fired by the Broncos, Steve Wilks by the Cardinals, Lewis by the Bengals, and Adam Gase by the Dolphins.https://www.nytimes.com/section/sports/ncaabasketball
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https://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/schedules.asp?team=0129
| 12/4 | at Saint Louis | 7:00 PM ET | CBSS | W 98 - 42 |
| 12/8 | vs. Seton Hall | 1:00 PM ET | ESPN3 | W 99 - 61 |
| 12/19 | at Oklahoma | 8:30 PM ET | FS1 | W 72 - 63 |
| 12/22 | at
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California |
3:00 PM ET | PACN | W 76 - 66 |
| 1/3 | at
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Baylor |
9:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 1/6 | at Houston | 12:00 PM ET | CBSS | |
| 1/9 | vs. Cincinnati | 7:00 PM ET | ||
| 1/13 | vs. South Florida | 1:00 PM ET | ESPN |
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U.S.
Fears of Republican Power Grab in Michigan Fade as Governor Vetoes Bill
Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, vetoed a measure that would have curbed the authority of newly elected Democrats, who had warned of a power grab.Rick Snyder is a better man than maney.
Getting rid of the lame duck session may be a good idea.
I tend to doubt it on symmetry grounds.
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World
American Is Arrested in Moscow on Spying Charges
Russia’s Federal Security Service said that a man identified as Paul Whelan was caught “during an act of espionage,” but it gave no details.Donald Trump resembles Vladimir Putin.
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World
New Year’s Eve Around the World: Countdown to 2019, in Photos
Images of festivities celebrating the transition to the new year.Fireworks are hard to photograph.
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U.S.
Fears of Republican Power Grab in Michigan Fade as Governor Vetoes Bill
Gov. Rick Snyder is a better man.6
Opinion
The Chart That Shows the Price Tag for Trump’s Obamacare Sabotage
If you’re middle class and looking for insurance through the health law, chances are you’re paying a penalty courtesy of the G.O.P."The impact of sabotage policies on New York and the District of Columbia is unclear, so they are not listed here."
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U.S.
Wielding Rocks and Knives, Arizonans Attack Self-Driving Cars
I lack the ambition to try a direct approach.
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Will Trump in 2019 Be Untamed or Contained?
The political scenarios for another strange Trumpian year.Yes.
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Opinion
When Fiction Most Becomes Trump
A character to challenge the best writers.Immurement seems appropriat.
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Smarter Living
Mixing Great Cocktails at Home Is Easier Than You Think
You don’t need a bar set or a ton of overpriced barware. All it takes is a handful of well-designed tools.I would drink them.
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Real Estate
Manhattan Real Estate Slows After Years of Record Activity
“It’s like we came off the autobahn: It feels very slow relative to the last three to four year years, but historically it’s not.”Look again in a few years.
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Opinion
The Sidney Awards, Part II
Sex, foreign intrigue, faith, the corruption of ideas, and man-eating tigers, oh my — more great reading for edification and pleasure.Another time
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Science
James Watson Won’t Stop Talking About Race
He will die soon. I will miss his thought.
Definitions help. Define intelligence.
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Technology
As Facebook Raised a Privacy Wall, It Carved an Opening for Tech Giants
Internal documents show that the social network gave Microsoft, Amazon, Spotify and others far greater access to people’s data than it has disclosed.Facebook is badly designed.
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Fashion
Together for Four Decades, Married for Four Years
“There was a social structure we were supposed to follow, and we didn’t follow it.”Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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U.S.
Deciphering the Patterns in Trump’s Falsehoods
We review how President Trump bent the truth this year by repeating and inflating falsehoods, shifting his statements, embellishing or omitting details, and offering misleading attacks."What, me worry?"
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