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Debate Night 2: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senator Cory Booker entered the 2020 race preaching the gospel of “radical love.” Well, the love is gone. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SVFqly via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Did Fine, and That Might Have Been Enough

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former vice president had a lot to prove. To those who had written him off after the first debate, he had this to say: “malarkey.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ytHeIY via Timothy Sumer

At Debate, Democrats Challenge Biden Over Obama’s Deportation Record

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Biden said he would not resume Mr. Obama’s deportation rate, which outpaced the first two years of the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KazPVP via Timothy Sumer

‘Go to Joe 30330’: Biden Sends Supporters on a Digital Wild Goose Chase

Political News by Timothy Sumer - All of the candidates onstage closed the nearly three-hour Democratic debate by directing viewers to their websites. All except former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YAywav via Timothy Sumer

Why Lululemon Chief Calvin McDonald Wants to Be an Ironman

Business News by Timothy Sumer - He swims, bikes, runs and also exfoliates. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LU8AAG via Timothy Sumer

Capital One Breach Shows a Bank Hacker Needs Just One Gap to Wreak Havoc

Business News by Timothy Sumer - An engineer in Seattle was charged with stealing the information of millions of customers from Capital One. The incident was surprisingly common. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OtVsEN via Timothy Sumer

Cory Booker Says Joe Biden Created ‘All the Problems That He Is Talking About’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Democratic rivals sparred on their respective criminal justice records in one of the tensest moments of the night. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GEEOfb via Timothy Sumer

Gillibrand Criticized Biden Over a Child Care Vote. Here’s the Story Behind It.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The measure, a 1981 expansion of a child care tax credit, offered families a tax credit for the cost of child care. Here’s why Mr. Biden opposed it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GDNvqb via Timothy Sumer

Tulsi Gabbard Says Kamala Harris Should Apologize for Record as Prosecutor

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Speaking on the second night of the Democratic debates in Detroit, Ms. Gabbard highlighted Ms. Harris’s record as a prosector in San Francisco and as attorney general of California. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3180k3C via Timothy Sumer

Protest Over Eric Garner’s Death Disrupts Democratic Debate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The protest broke out during Senator Cory Booker’s opening statement. Protesters also interrupted former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KhHyjG via Timothy Sumer

Skip Cash for Equifax Breach and Get Credit Monitoring, F.T.C. Tells Victims

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Because of a high volume of requests, the agency said, it will not be able to offer $125, the upper limit of what was initially offered. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OzuNGu via Timothy Sumer

Kelly Craft, Trump Nominee for U.N. Ambassador, Confirmed by Senate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senators voted largely along party lines to confirm Ms. Craft, who became the American ambassador to Canada in 2017. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YA48gz via Timothy Sumer

Julián Castro Says Joe Biden Hasn’t ‘Learned the Lessons of the Past’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Castro using a question on immigration during the Democratic debate to mount an attack that others in the race have used to great success. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YeWuZu via Timothy Sumer

Biden-Harris Rivalry Flares From the Start in Testy Exchange Over Health Care

Political News by Timothy Sumer - If Tuesday’s debate focused on ideology and policy, the second one was a more personality-driven affair, centered on the rivalry between Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GzGE0T via Timothy Sumer

Debate Fact Check: What Are They Talking About, and What Is True?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Our reporters are following all of the exchanges. They will be fact-checking the candidates and providing context and explanation for the policy debates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LSEnSO via Timothy Sumer

Debate Night 2: Join Our Live Chat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Joe Biden and Kamala Harris face off again. Join Lisa Lerer and other Times reporters as they chat about what’s happening onstage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OwIgPu via Timothy Sumer

In Wisconsin Swing District, a Range of Views on Immigration

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Invoking family stories of coming to America, many left-leaning voters in the multiethnic city of Racine say immigrants should enter legally. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YcnNDX via Timothy Sumer

Hollywood’s 2 Biggest Public Relations Firms to Merge

Business News by Timothy Sumer - PMK-BNC and Rogers & Cowan, whose clients include Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Katy Perry, join forces as competition from boutique firms intensifies. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2K1L6Yh via Timothy Sumer

Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As investors take stock of the new prime minister and gauge whether Britain will crash out of the European Union, they are selling the currency. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KdETHx via Timothy Sumer

Bustle Puts Gawker Reboot on Ice

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The influential website continues to resist the efforts of its new owner, Bryan Goldberg, to bring it back to life. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2SShgIE via Timothy Sumer

Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide

Democratic Debate Turns Ferocious Over Health Care

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The candidates sparred angrily over whether to wipe out private health insurance and institute a government-run health system. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31c2cIV via Timothy Sumer

Democratic Debate Turns Ferocious Over Health Care

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The candidates sparred angrily over whether to wipe out private health insurance and institute a government-run health system. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/31c2cIV via Timothy Sumer

Democratic Debate Turns Ferocious Over Health Care

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The candidates sparred angrily over whether to wipe out private health insurance and institute a government-run health system. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31c2cIV via Timothy Sumer

Bernie Sanders ‘Wrote the Damn Bill.’ Everyone Else Is Just Fighting About It.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The 77-year-old democratic socialist from Vermont makes clear that he can still own the Democratic debate. And the debate stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SSOEPe via Timothy Sumer

Elizabeth Warren on Free College and Canceling Student Debt

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Warren has proposed a $1.25 trillion plan that would wipe out most student debt. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZllkDF via Timothy Sumer

Elizabeth Warren on a Wealth Tax

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Warren wants to tax the 75,000 wealthiest families in the United States and reduce inequality. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GCPStc via Timothy Sumer

Pete Buttigieg on Gun Violence: ‘I Was Part of the First Generation That Saw Routine School Shootings’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Gov. Steve Bullock spoke in stark terms about how the epidemic of gun violence had affected their own lives during the Democratic presidential debate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmnnY6 via Timothy Sumer

Marianne Williamson: ‘Wonkiness’ Will Not Fix Trump’s ‘Dark Psychic Force’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Williamson, the author and self-help guru, has drawn outsize attention during the first two Democratic debates for her unconventional responses. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GDh0Z5 via Timothy Sumer

Elizabeth Warren: Why Run for President Just to Talk About What Can’t Be Done?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senator Elizabeth Warren made her argument that Democrats should nominate a presidential candidate who will fight for sweeping change. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OupcRW via Timothy Sumer

How the 2020 Democrats Have Responded to Trump’s Attacks on People of Color

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump said a group of congresswomen should “go back” to the countries they came from — remarks Democrats roundly condemned as racist and divisive. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YxnFOE via Timothy Sumer

Tim Ryan on Food and Agriculture

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Ryan wants to provide more federal funding for local and organic farms and promote carbon capture techniques. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YfPrzR via Timothy Sumer

Sanders and Warren, Leading Liberals, Fight Off Accusations They Are Impractical

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Moderate underdogs kick off Detroit debates by targeting the top candidates with charges of “wish-list economics” and “impossible promises.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/330Yt2t via Timothy Sumer

Bernie Sanders and John Delaney Battle Over Medicare for All

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The first debate exchange captured the battle within the Democratic Party over how the presidential nominee should change the country’s health care system. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mt1Uci via Timothy Sumer

Debate Fact Check: What Are They Talking About, and Is It True?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - New York Times reporters followed the exchanges and provided context around the candidates’ claims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/330Wuv3 via Timothy Sumer

Huawei’s Sales Jump Despite Trump’s Blacklisting

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Executives at the Chinese tech giant sounded exuberant about the firm’s ability to thrive, even if it ends up fully cut off from American technology. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YeRV1e via Timothy Sumer

Democratic Debate 2019 Live: Candidates Face Off in Detroit

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Tonight’s lineup features 10 candidates including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OtWtwB via Timothy Sumer

Debate Night: Join The Times for a Live Chat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Democrats are in Detroit for a primary debate. Join Lisa Lerer and other Times reporters as they chat about what’s happening onstage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YfCea5 via Timothy Sumer

Edelman, Public Relations Giant, Drops Client Over Border Detention Centers

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Fearing its own public relations crisis after an outcry from employees, the company stepped away from the GEO Group, which runs immigration facilities. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YA02RH via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: A Plan to Take on ‘Sociopaths’ in the Boardroom

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A former corporate lawyer has a radical proposal for curbing corporate America’s excesses, even if it means more legal fights for his onetime clients. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YAv13K via Timothy Sumer

How We Fact-Check in an Age of Misinformation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - On the eve of another round of presidential debates, it’s not just the candidates and the incumbent that The Times is scrutinizing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3333eIH via Timothy Sumer

Who Is the Woman Accused of Hacking Capital One?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Paige Thompson, a 33-year-old software developer, made a habit of oversharing online. Those posts led the authorities to her door. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32Wel6t via Timothy Sumer

Pfizer to Merge Its Off-Patent Drug Unit With Mylan

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The all-stock deal comes as the generic-drug industry struggles with falling prices. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2K1kZks via Timothy Sumer

When Mega-Tsunamis Drowned Mars, This Spot May Have Been Ground Zero

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The 75-mile wide crater could be something like a Chicxulub crater for the red planet. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2ylJv96 via Timothy Sumer

Fortnite Is Here to Stay. Just Ask Its Competitors.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Battle royale, a “fight for survival” genre popularized by Fortnite, has inspired imitators hoping to cash in. But there are signs that the market has reached a plateau. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LNIW0B via Timothy Sumer

Fortnite Is Here to Stay. Just Ask Its Competitors.

Democrats Know Trump’s Playbook on Race. They’re Not Sure How to Respond.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s racially divisive attacks on Democrats of color might have been crippling for previous presidents, but many in the party are not convinced they will benefit in 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZfZ1PE via Timothy Sumer

Obama’s Old Basketball Jersey, Yours for Just $100,000?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - An auction house selling the jersey, which the former president is believed to have worn while playing in high school, says it could fetch that much when bidding closes in August. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GC3qFl via Timothy Sumer

Lawmakers Accuse Trump and Aides of Delaying F-16 Sales to Taiwan

Political News by Timothy Sumer - China has objected to the proposed sales, and Congress is worried that President Trump and his trade advisers might try to placate Beijing to get a trade deal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OuP5AW via Timothy Sumer

Huawei’s Sales Jump Despite Trump’s Blacklisting

Your Next iPhone Might Be Made in Vietnam. Thank the Trade War.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Samsung already assembles half of its handsets in the country, which got a big lift from U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. Now Apple is homing in. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YwLyG7 via Timothy Sumer

Toby Walsh, A.I. Expert, Is Racing to Stop the Killer Robots

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Autonomous weapons, capable of acting without human oversight, are closer than we think, Dr. Walsh believes, and must be banned. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2YdOWX1 via Timothy Sumer

Would You Want a Computer to Judge Your Risk of H.I.V. Infection?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A new software algorithm decides which patients are most likely to become infected with the virus. But this is not like other risk calculators, some experts say. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2OqcPGh via Timothy Sumer

Would You Want a Computer to Judge Your Risk of H.I.V. Infection?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A new software algorithm decides which patients are most likely to become infected with the virus. But this is not like other risk calculators, some experts say. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OqcPGh via Timothy Sumer

Ahead of Debates, Pennsylvania Democrats Lean More Pragmatic Than Progressive

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a key swing state, Democrats looking at the presidential field were more likely to follow their head than their heart in whom to support. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K1SuTC via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: It’s Debate Night

Political News by Timothy Sumer - For half of the candidates, it may be their last chance to make an impression on the national stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MoGSLP via Timothy Sumer

Trump Adviser Said to Have Pursued Saudi Nuclear Deal as He Sought Administration Role

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A report from the House Oversight Committee disclosed new details of how Thomas Barrack, a close friend of the president’s, sought to employ his influence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MueQyR via Timothy Sumer

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Is Linked to Sheraton in Atlanta

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Georgia Department of Public Health said that in addition to the 11 people who had contracted the disease, 55 more cases were “probable.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YbF5kH via Timothy Sumer

T.S.A. Finds Missile Launcher in Man’s Bag at Baltimore Airport

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The agency said that the weapon was “inert” and that the man, who said he was active member of the military, was trying to take it home as a souvenir from Kuwait. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Ou5eXk via Timothy Sumer

Capital One Says Hacker Stole Data of About 100 Million People

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A software engineer, facing federal charges in Seattle, was accused of gaining access to 120,000 Social Security numbers and 77,000 bank account numbers. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2GBqvrw via Timothy Sumer

Senate Fails to Override Trump’s Veto on Saudi Arms Sales

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Senate failed to override the president’s vetoes on a series of bipartisan measures that would have blocked arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yphGww via Timothy Sumer

Hospitals Would Have to Reveal Discounted Prices They Give Insurers, Under Trump Rule

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The proposal is part of the administration’s push to bring more transparency to health care markets. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ysLTuB via Timothy Sumer

U.S. and China Resume Trade Negotiations With Slim Hopes for a Deal

Business News by Timothy Sumer - American officials are playing down the likelihood of an agreement emerging as they restarts talks with their Chinese counterparts in Shanghai this week. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LNDyue via Timothy Sumer

Bending It Like Bamboo

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Weaver and artist Alison Grace Martin uses non-Euclidean geometry to explore a flexible plant’s architectural potential. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2KfLxgD via Timothy Sumer

Bending It Like Bamboo

Trump Lashes Out at Al Sharpton, Saying He ‘Hates Whites’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump extended his attacks on critics of color with an early-morning Twitter blast calling Mr. Sharpton “a con man” and “a troublemaker.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32UDmPr via Timothy Sumer

Pfizer Is Said to Plan a Deal for Its Off-Patent Drugs Unit

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The drug company is near an agreement to combine the division, which includes Viagra and Lipitor, with the pharmaceutical company Mylan. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Mo0vni via Timothy Sumer

Pfizer Is to Merge Off-Patent Drug Unit With Mylan

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The all-stock deal comes as the generic-drug industry struggles with falling prices. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2K1kZks via Timothy Sumer

Pfizer Is to Merge Off-Patent Drug Unit With Mylan

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The all-stock deal comes as the generic-drug industry struggles with falling prices. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2K1kZks via Timothy Sumer

5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Here’s how victims are hooked, and what Facebook and the United States military say they can (and cannot) do about it. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2SMKTLf via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Connected Her to a Tattooed Soldier in Iraq. Or So She Thought.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Renee Holland sent her Facebook friend thousands of dollars. She became entwined in a global fraud that the social network and the United States military appear helpless to stop. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YxZqzG via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Don’t Bank on a Quick End to the U.S.-China Trade War

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Officials from the two countries are meeting this week to continue working on a truce. But neither side seems eager for a speedy resolution. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JZa62u via Timothy Sumer

Kamala Harris Sets Up Debate Showdown on Health Care With New Plan

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Harris is forging her own path on the health care issue, putting forth a “Medicare for all” plan that stops short of the complete overhaul Bernie Sanders has proposed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GBSh7k via Timothy Sumer

Seven Democrats Pledge to Focus First Bill on Fighting Corruption

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg are among the 2020 candidates earning approval from the government-reform group End Citizens United. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZrIoRn via Timothy Sumer

Why Joe Biden’s Age Worries Some Democratic Allies and Voters

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Biden’s halting performance at the June debate has stirred unease among some Democrats about his age, 76. They are looking for reassurance from his next debate on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y6ZY0a via Timothy Sumer

Lawyers Press Case That 9/11 Confessions Given to F.B.I. Are Tainted

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The defense teams for those accused of plotting the attacks say the statements are inadmissible because interrogations conducted at Guantánamo Bay are tarnished by earlier torture at C.I.A. sites. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OmI4lF via Timothy Sumer

A Question Rarely Asked: What Would Medicare for All Cover?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - If it followed the path of traditional Medicare, it would end up paying for a lot of coverage that has little medical value. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SMqmGC via Timothy Sumer

The Creepy Anglerfish Comes to Light. (Just Don’t Get Too Close.)

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Increasingly, these ghoulish and improbable denizens of the abyss are being captured on video, revealing an array of surprising behaviors. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2OoKqk3 via Timothy Sumer

The Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Will Peak in Night Skies

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Also called the Aquariids, the shower can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if you’re lucky you might be able to see it. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2GBTEmB via Timothy Sumer

How ‘Developer’ Became Such a Dirty Word

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A demonized group, yet there are few solutions for the housing shortage that don’t at least partly involve more development. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32UHYVA via Timothy Sumer

Ex-Corporate Lawyer’s Idea: Rein In ‘Sociopaths’ in the Boardroom

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Jamie Gamble had an epiphany after retiring: Corporate executives “are legally obligated to act like sociopaths.” He has a proposal that he believes could fix that. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JYrzI8 via Timothy Sumer

A Luxury Box at Citi Field, an M.T.A. Contract and $188,000 for Cuomo

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Gov. Andrew Cuomo attacks Metropolitan Transportation Authority contractors for profiting from the agency. But he relies on some of the same firms for major campaign cash. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Mj155X via Timothy Sumer

A Luxury Box at Citi Field, an M.T.A. Contract and $188,000 for Cuomo

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Gov. Andrew Cuomo attacks Metropolitan Transportation Authority contractors for profiting from the agency. But he relies on some of the same firms for major campaign cash. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mj155X via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Trump’s Intelligence Director to Step Down

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump and the director, Dan Coats, were often at odds over Russia, North Korea and the president’s own attacks on the intelligence community. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mm9i9f via Timothy Sumer

John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The congressman from Texas sharply challenged Robert S. Mueller III, the former special counsel, during last week’s hearing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K11YhS via Timothy Sumer

Economics Isn’t Dismal. It’s Useful.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Economics is a superpower you can use every day, the University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers says. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30ROMRY via Timothy Sumer

Pfizer Is Said to Plan a Deal for Its Off-Patent Drugs Unit

Why the 2020 Democrats Still Aren’t Talking About Impeachment

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Impeachment is popular among Democratic voters, but remains secondary to issues like health care. And their support is tempered by the worry that nothing will come of it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MlBqtl via Timothy Sumer

Federal Inquiry of Trump Friend Focused on Foreign Lobbying

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Thomas Barrack spoke with prosecutors about Persian Gulf contacts as part of an investigation into foreign influence starting in the 2016 campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YrVw7F via Timothy Sumer

Harlan Lane, Vigorous Advocate for Deaf Culture, Dies at 82

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Dr. Lane saw the deaf as part of a distinct ethnic group with their own vibrant culture, and he opposed the use of cochlear implants for deaf children. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32VoUqi via Timothy Sumer

The Week in Business: Food Stamps Come Under Fire, and Facebook Gets Fined (Again)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Plus, the Epstein scandal takes another casualty — Deutsche Bank. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LKtguT via Timothy Sumer

Want to Own a Warhol? Now, You Can Buy a Piece of One

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Several technology companies are packaging rare cars, paintings and other luxury items as investments, allowing any collector to buy shares in them. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Y8j4D0 via Timothy Sumer

Deb Perelman’s Work Diary: The ‘Smitten Kitchen’ Is Open (Even When the Cook Is Sick)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The cooking-site founder still does almost everything herself — from groceries to dishes to Instagram. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2yeLOuw via Timothy Sumer

Why Whole Foods Hasn’t Satisfied Amazon’s Grocery Appetite

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Instead of Whole Foods being the answer to the tech behemoth’s grocery ambitions, it seems to have encouraged executives to pursue other ideas, too. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Gz8zhp via Timothy Sumer

‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ Is a Box-Office Hit for Tarantino

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt helped the director score one of the biggest opening weekends of his career. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2On13fX via Timothy Sumer

Trump ‘Richly Deserves’ Impeachment, Chairman of House Judiciary Panel Says

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The remarks by Representative Jerrold Nadler were the most forceful public comments yet from the leader of the panel that would open the proceedings to remove the president from office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JWM6ge via Timothy Sumer

A Recession Is Coming (Eventually). Here’s Where You’ll See It First.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Economists don’t know when the decade-long expansion, now the longest in American history, will end. But here are the indicators they will be watching to figure it out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MnIGVq via Timothy Sumer

Russi Taylor, the Voice of Minnie Mouse and ‘Simpsons’ Characters, Dies

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Taylor, who had done work for numerous animated series and also voiced Donald Duck’s nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, was 75. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JY4pl7 via Timothy Sumer

A Recession Is Coming (Eventually). Here’s Where You’ll See It First.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Economists don’t know when the decade-long expansion, now the longest in American history, will end. But here are the indicators they will be watching to figure it out. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MnIGVq via Timothy Sumer

Fed Poised to Cut Rates for First Time Since Financial Crisis, Ending an Era

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Investors expect a quarter-point precautionary cut, a turning point that underlines that this might be as good as the economy will get. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YkUbPS via Timothy Sumer

Dan Coats Expected to Step Down as Intelligence Chief

Political News by Timothy Sumer - People familiar with the decision said President Trump was likely to tap Representative John Ratcliffe, a Texas Republican and staunch defender of Mr. Trump, as his replacement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZgBRbZ via Timothy Sumer

After Inflammatory Attack, Trump Accuses Democrats of Playing ‘the Race Card’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president denied his criticism of a black congressman and his “disgusting, rat and rodent infested” district was racist, even as Democrats and the local newspaper fired back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GzP9Jn via Timothy Sumer

Bryan Magee, Who Brought Philosophy to British TV, Dies at 89

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Magee was a philosopher, writer and politician who challenged the idea that television could not “make serious demands on viewers.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2yhrRmP via Timothy Sumer

What to Know When Choosing Cremation

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A funeral industry report says demand for cremation is increasing, in part because it’s less expensive than burial. It has also become more socially acceptable. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Y76Kmv via Timothy Sumer

In Hong Kong Protests, Faces Become Weapons

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A quest to identify protesters and police officers has people in both groups desperate to protect their anonymity. Some fear a turn toward China-style surveillance. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Mfl5X6 via Timothy Sumer

Heading Into Long Recess, House Democrats Take Home a Mixed Record

Political News by Timothy Sumer - House Democrats left Washington for the summer with a long list of symbolic victories, but an even longer one of unfulfilled goals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SNslL1 via Timothy Sumer

The Week in Business: Food Stamps Come Under Fire, and Facebook Gets Fined (Again)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Plus, the Epstein scandal takes another casualty — Deutsche Bank. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LKtguT via Timothy Sumer

Is Just Ousting Trump a Sufficient Goal? The Answer Has Democrats Divided.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As the next debates loom, the progressive wing of the party wants sweeping change. Many others just want to jettison the president. Is there a correct strategy? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZeRqAQ via Timothy Sumer

Chaser, Border Collie Trained to Recognize 1,022 Nouns, Dies at 15

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Chaser, often described as “the world’s smartest dog,” made headlines worldwide for being able to identify objects by their names. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32SJCac via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Economy Slows, Denying Trump 3% Talking Point

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The G.D.P. report indicates that business investment, manufacturing and housing are struggling, but Americans are spending at a healthy clip. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LH4M5Z via Timothy Sumer

Widespread Power Failure Affects a Swath of Washington

Political News by Timothy Sumer - About 39,000 Potomac Electric Power Company customers were without electricity, according to the utility. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SGZPe2 via Timothy Sumer

Widespread Power Failure Affects a Swath of Washington

Business News by Timothy Sumer - About 39,000 Potomac Electric Power Company customers were without electricity, according to the utility. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2SGZPe2 via Timothy Sumer

What Kamala Harris Believes

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Democratic candidate wants relevant policy, not “a beautiful sonnet.” Is that enough for voters? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YnWnWM via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Approves T-Mobile-Sprint Merger, a Deal That Would Reshape the Industry

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Critics, including a group of state attorneys general, continued to voice their objections to the deal, saying the combination would harm consumers. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ydDrzt via Timothy Sumer

China Needs New Places to Sell Its Mountain of Stuff

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Faced with severe factory overcapacity at home and tariffs on exports to the U.S., Beijing wants to finish a much-delayed Asian free-trade pact. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2yf1zBU via Timothy Sumer

For Trump, Staying on the Line Helps Keep the G.O.P. in Line

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump spends more time working the phones to Capitol Hill than his recent predecessors, which has paid off in his relationships with Republicans in Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MlCz42 via Timothy Sumer

The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A Times investigation found that the F.A.A. regulatory process, which gave Boeing significant oversight authority, compromised the safety of the plane. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OoKyzY via Timothy Sumer

The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight

Trump Assails Congressional Critic, Calling His Majority-Black District a ‘Disgusting’ Rat-Infested ‘Mess’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump lashed out at Representative Elijah Cummings, accusing him of being “a brutal bully” to Border Patrol agents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/313xAcv via Timothy Sumer

Sausage King and Queen Take Stock

Business News by Timothy Sumer - After a stroke, the founder of Applegate Farms helps his wife build a vibrant arts center. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KaZL23 via Timothy Sumer

Impeachment Calls and a Booker-Biden Fight: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The 2020 Democrats reacted to the Mueller testimony, candidates tried out attacks before next week’s debates and Joe Biden received some good news. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MkHEJU via Timothy Sumer

Birtherism. Liberal Pelosi. Now ‘The Squad’ Is the New Villain for the Right.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Four women have reached a notoriety virtually unheard-of for freshmen House members, thanks to a relentless conservative fire usually trained on senior Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2yheAe6 via Timothy Sumer

‘Would Dad Approve?’ Neil Armstrong’s Heirs Divide Over a Lucrative Legacy

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Armstrong was averse to cashing in on his celebrity. But as the 50th anniversary of the moon landing approached, his sons began auctioning off his memorabilia. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2MmwEf1 via Timothy Sumer

Is B.D.S. Anti-Semitic? A Closer Look at the Boycott Israel Campaign

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement aims to press Israel to change its policies toward the Palestinians. It has generated heated debate and much misinformation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SGyWHb via Timothy Sumer

In an Industrial Corner of France, 18,000 Jobs Are On Offer. Why Aren’t People Taking Them?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In France, there are few takers for tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs, despite one of Europe’s highest unemployment rates. Now, the industry is being pushed to burnish its allure. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JUQNXQ via Timothy Sumer

‘I Should Be More Careful With Twitter’: Marianne Williamson on Those Mental Health Comments

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Williamson, a spiritual adviser and long shot presidential candidate, stood by her claim that antidepressants are overprescribed, which experts say stigmatizes mental illness. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SGYnIB via Timothy Sumer

Triceratops Skull, 65 Million Years Old, Unearthed by College Student, 23

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Passed over for an air-conditioned summer internship, Harrison Duran instead braved rattlesnakes in a remote area of North Dakota to help make a thrilling discovery. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Y8DKLo via Timothy Sumer

States Rush to Make Voting Systems More Secure as New Threats Emerge

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Amid growing warnings about the potential for voting machines and databases to be hacked, states are buying new machines. But some experts say vulnerabilities remain. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MhzTo4 via Timothy Sumer

How Jeffrey Epstein Used the Billionaire Behind Victoria’s Secret for Wealth and Women

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Epstein, charged with sex trafficking, cultivated an intimate, yearslong relationship with Leslie Wexner — and proceeded to get extraordinarily rich. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JPRkud via Timothy Sumer

Want to Own a Warhol? Now, You Can Buy a Piece of One

British Airways Resumes Cairo Flights After Security Review

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The airline suspended travel to the Egyptian capital six days ago, after the British government warned of a heightened risk of terrorist attacks. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2K3VNIE via Timothy Sumer

What to Watch For in Friday’s G.D.P. Report

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The initial reading of second-quarter growth will probably look weak, but underlying measures of the economy should be stronger. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JW4kyF via Timothy Sumer

What to Watch For in Friday’s G.D.P. Report

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The initial reading of second-quarter growth will probably look weak, but underlying measures of the economy should be stronger. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JW4kyF via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Facebook Co-Founder Helps a Case for Breaking It Up

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Chris Hughes helped create the social network. Now he’s working with academics and government regulators on arguments for dismantling the company. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MfPLra via Timothy Sumer

Russia Targeted Elections Systems in All 50 States, Report Finds

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A Senate panel documented an effort largely undetected by state and federal officials at the time. But its report was so heavily redacted that key lessons for 2020 were blacked out. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MfPjt1 via Timothy Sumer

Here’s Why John Hickenlooper and His Banjo Are Still in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The 2020 field overflows with people who might have had a shot in a pre-Trumpified era — and who aren’t ready to call it quits. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YySbI8 via Timothy Sumer

China Needs New Places to Sell Its Mountain of Stuff

In Hong Kong Protests, Faces Become Weapons

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A technology-driven quest to identify protesters and police officers has people in both groups desperate to protect their anonymity. Some fear a turn toward China-style surveillance. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Mfl5X6 via Timothy Sumer

Deb Perelman’s Work Diary: The ‘Smitten Kitchen’ Is Open (Even When the Cook Is Sick)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The cooking-site founder still does almost everything herself — from groceries to dishes to Instagram. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2yeLOuw via Timothy Sumer

Investors Are Usually Wrong. I’m One of Them.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Most people hurt themselves when they try to outsmart the markets, the latest data shows. Humility is a better strategy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Mfl3hW via Timothy Sumer

SoftBank Unveils New Tech Fund to Expand Its Sprawling Portfolio

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Japanese conglomerate behind investments in Uber, WeWork and Bytedance has attracted $108 billion for the new Vision Fund 2. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MgHwer via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: House Divided on Impeachment

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Some senior Democratic lawmakers are pushing to quickly begin formal hearings, while moderates plead with the party to rest the case. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MdIbgE via Timothy Sumer

In Escalation, Iran Tests Short-Range Missile, U.S. Official Says

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A military official said on Thursday that Iran had fired a Shahab-3 medium-range missile on Wednesday, but added that the test did not pose a threat to Western interests in the region. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Kalp6W via Timothy Sumer

Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The social network’s new ad library is so flawed, researchers say, that it is effectively useless as a way to track political messaging. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YcAqtO via Timothy Sumer

How Jeffrey Epstein Used the Billionaire Behind Victoria’s Secret for Wealth and Women

Man Dies of ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba After Swimming in Lake

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Naegleria fowleri, a single-celled organism found in warm freshwater, can be fatal if it enters the body through the nose. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2MgIJlU via Timothy Sumer

Mueller’s Skepticism of Trump’s Truthfulness Heightens Impeachment Debate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s written testimony contradicted other evidence and has provided fodder to Democrats’ debate over an impeachment inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GwkcWj via Timothy Sumer

Mueller Testimony Deepens Democratic Divide on Impeachment

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Supporters of impeachment say Robert S. Mueller III’s testimony should launch an impeachment inquiry. But many swing-district opponents were unmoved. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y3C4mo via Timothy Sumer

E.C.B. Says It Is Ready to Restart Economic Stimulus Measures

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The central bank said it is weighing options for pushing up inflation, which has remained stubbornly below the level considered optimal for growth. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YneQD6 via Timothy Sumer

Calls Mount to Ease Big Tech’s Grip on Your Data

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The wealth of some tech giants is built on harvesting and commercializing personal data. Advocates for a new deal on data are gaining momentum. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2K2ojdO via Timothy Sumer

Deutsche Bank’s Turnaround Costs Lead to Big Loss

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Severance payments and other costs of an overhaul plan pushed the Frankfurt lender into the red during the second quarter. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LCjOKf via Timothy Sumer

E.C.B. Says It’s Ready to Restart Economic Stimulus Measures

DealBook Briefing: The Game Has Changed for Big Tech

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Facebook’s huge fine, new antitrust inquiries and calls for more regulation show that government oversight is now a fact of life for Silicon Valley. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32ScM9y via Timothy Sumer

The Little Hybrid That Could, and Still Can

Business News by Timothy Sumer - After nearly two decades, 286,000 miles and countless skipped trips to the gas station, a 2000 Honda Insight in Vermont is ready to move on. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OiJDAX via Timothy Sumer

Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The social network’s new ad library is so flawed, researchers say, that it is effectively useless as a way to track political messaging. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YcAqtO via Timothy Sumer

Who Cancels Lunch With Warren Buffett? A Chinese Tycoon Did, but Why?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Justin Sun denied reports that he had postponed a charity lunch with the investing guru after attracting regulatory scrutiny. In China, where executives sometimes vanish, such reports are not unusual. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2SC7URi via Timothy Sumer

YouTube Is a Big Business. Just How Big Is Anyone’s Guess.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As Alphabet prepares to report quarterly earnings, investors will largely remain in the dark about one of its most important businesses. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2GnOsm3 via Timothy Sumer

For Women Comics, Peak TV Has Its Troughs

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The streaming era is thought to be a golden age for women. But for Kate Micucci and many of her peers, the reality is much more complicated. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Olauwg via Timothy Sumer

Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised

For Women Comics, Peak TV Has Its Troughs

What’s Meat Got to Do With It?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Vegan food companies are fighting back against laws that bar them from labeling their products “meat.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Yeklnu via Timothy Sumer

Ad Tool Facebook Built to Fight Disinformation Doesn’t Work as Advertised

Nissan Will Cut 12,500 Jobs as Profit Plunges

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Japanese carmaker’s results suggest its problems run deeper than it has acknowledged, putting more pressure on it to fix its alliance with Renault. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2GqAHDu via Timothy Sumer

Nissan Will Cut 12,500 Jobs as Profit Plunges

Calls Mount to Ease Big Tech’s Grip on Your Data

Baltimore Museum to Establish a Matisse Center in 2021

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The institution hopes to become “the epicenter of scholarship” on this artist. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OfHZjH via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Mueller Breaks His Silence

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The special counsel mostly stuck to his report during his congressional appearances, but he also agreed that the president was untruthful to investigators. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Gt29Ad via Timothy Sumer

Moody’s Buys Climate Data Firm, Signaling New Scrutiny of Climate Risks

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The bond-rating agency's purchase of Four Twenty Seven suggests that governments and companies that ignore climate threats could be penalized. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K0toTL via Timothy Sumer

Moody’s Buys Climate Data Firm, Signaling New Scrutiny of Climate Risks

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The bond-rating agency's purchase of Four Twenty Seven suggests that governments and companies that ignore climate threats could be penalized. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2K0toTL via Timothy Sumer

Trump Vetoes Bipartisan Resolutions Blocking Arms Sales to Gulf Nations

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Lawmakers had tried to send an angry message to the president over his attempts to bypass them, but they do not expect to have the votes to override the veto. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mbnxhh via Timothy Sumer

The Blockbuster That Wasn’t: Mueller Disappoints the Democrats

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Robert S. Mueller III’s testimony to Congress about the Russia investigation failed to provide the dramatic moment that President Trump’s critics wanted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GuzfzN via Timothy Sumer

Mueller’s Labored Performance Was a Departure From His Once-Fabled Stamina

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As special counsel, Mr. Mueller adopted a more hands-off style than when he was F.B.I. director, and it was on display Wednesday in his congressional appearances. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Gpepld via Timothy Sumer

Joseph Mifsud, Key to Russia Inquiry, Gets Moment in the Spotlight

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He told the Trump campaign that Russia had dirt on Hillary Clinton. But Republicans suggested he might have been working for Western intelligence agencies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZkGBgw via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Deutsche Bank’s Latest Scandal Is Jeffrey Epstein

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The troubled lender helped the disgraced financier move money outside the U.S. for years. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YaR2Ch via Timothy Sumer

Beijing Auto Buys Daimler Stake, Bolstering German Carmaker’s Ties to China

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The deal strengthens the German automaker’s relationship with a Chinese counterpart in a country that has become an important market but where overall sales are falling. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OcKlzS via Timothy Sumer

Equifax Data-Breach Settlement: Get Up to $20,000 If You Can Prove Harm

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Equifax said it had exposed the data of almost 150 million people in 2017. Now it will pay at least $650 million to settle claims relating to the data breach. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2y4ffiQ via Timothy Sumer

A Guide to Picking the Right Phone Plan

Business News by Timothy Sumer - When you prepare to buy a new phone, you should also assess whether it’s time for a new wireless plan. Here are some steps to make that process easy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JZRQVw via Timothy Sumer

When Online Procrastination Is Your Job

Business News by Timothy Sumer - There’s a reason that logging off is very important to Amanda Hess, a critic-at-large who covers the internet and the culture it creates. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YmYTR3 via Timothy Sumer

When Online Procrastination Is Your Job

It’s Easy to Forget, but a Program to Forgive Student Loans Already Exists

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democrats are campaigning to fix an issue that is already starting to resolve itself for many teachers and other public servants. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M8z0y1 via Timothy Sumer

From Former Mental Hospital to Recreational Hub

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Nearly two centuries after it was built, the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum in Columbia is being converted into a mixed-use project known as the BullStreet District. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2XU1a6W via Timothy Sumer

YouTube Is a Big Business. Just How Big Is Anyone’s Guess.

Mueller Is Testifying on Capitol Hill Today. Here’s What to Expect.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The New York Times will stream his testimony, and our reporters will provide live context and analysis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M3CW38 via Timothy Sumer

Jodi Rudoren, Veteran Times Journalist, Will Lead The Forward

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Rudoren, a former Jerusalem bureau chief, was named the next editor in chief of the 122-year-old Jewish publication, which recently received a $500,000 donation from Craig Newmark. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2SA5zWS via Timothy Sumer

Deutsche Bank Reports Big Loss as Overhaul Costs Bite

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Severance payments and other costs of a turnaround plan pushed the Frankfurt lender into the red during the second quarter. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LCjOKf via Timothy Sumer

Deutsche Bank Reports Big Loss as Overhaul Costs Bite

On Politics: Mueller Time

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel who investigated whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia, will testify before Congress on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M6LK8k via Timothy Sumer

House Overwhelmingly Condemns Movement to Boycott Israel

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The 398-to-17 vote brushed aside voices of dissent within the Democratic Party, including two freshman representatives who are the House’s most vocal backers of the movement. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y789Ky via Timothy Sumer

Trump Administration Tries Again to Cut Back on Food Stamps

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Under a rule proposed by the Agriculture Department, more than three million people would no longer be eligible for food stamps. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M7etdb via Timothy Sumer

Ethics Office Investigates Whether Interior Dept. Officials Violated Transparency Laws

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The department’s internal ethics watchdog is examining whether top Trump appointees violated open-record laws by withholding or delaying the release of public files. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32NnJJl via Timothy Sumer

Trump and Johnson: Allies in Disruption

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump is pushing Boris Johnson, the incoming prime minister of Britain, toward a hard break with the European Union. But Mr. Johnson could be constrained by British politics and his establishment background. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZagAAw via Timothy Sumer

Ethics Office Investigates Whether Interior Dept. Officials Violated Transparency Laws

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The department’s internal ethics watchdog is examining whether top Trump appointees violated open-record laws by withholding or delaying the release of public files. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32NnJJl via Timothy Sumer

Justice Department Opens Antitrust Review of Big Tech Companies

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The agency said it would look into concerns about anticompetitive behavior by some of the industry’s biggest companies. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30PkuiM via Timothy Sumer

Daniel Callahan, 88, Dies; Bioethics Pioneer Weighed ‘Human Finitude’

Science News by Timothy Sumer - At the Hastings Center, which he co-founded, he explored ethical issues raised by medical advances and questioned the wisdom of prolonging life. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Ovm4VZ via Timothy Sumer

Fireworks, Maybe, but Will Mueller Hearing Be a Turning Point?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former special prosecutor has vowed to stick to his report, making it unlikely he will serve as the dramatic accuser Trump critics yearn to see. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XYtfKp via Timothy Sumer

Someday, an Arm Implant May Prevent H.I.V. Infection

Science News by Timothy Sumer - In preliminary tests, a tiny rod containing a new drug offered promise as a shield against the virus. But a large clinical trial must still be done. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/30TW7AB via Timothy Sumer

Were U.S. Diplomats Attacked in Cuba? Brain Study Deepens Mystery.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Medical study of diplomats who reported odd ailments suggest “something happened to the brain.” But the cause is still unclear. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2JKguu5 via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Wants to Take America Back to a Time Before Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Is that what Democrats want? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2y15O3Q via Timothy Sumer

How to Get a $5,000 Amazon Credit: Buy a House

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Amazon is teaming with Realogy, an owner of real estate brokerage firms, to offer home buyers free Alexa speakers and services like furniture assembly. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32I6FV8 via Timothy Sumer

Biden Unveils Criminal Justice Plan, With a Focus on Reducing Incarceration

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Biden, whose long record on criminal justice includes the 1994 crime bill, called for reducing incarceration, and the toll it takes on poor communities and people of color. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y1lFyE via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Did the F.T.C. Go Soft on Facebook?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - An investigation suggests that the commission’s impending punishment of the social network was drastically watered down. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2y2bOcu via Timothy Sumer

The Pound Is a Brexit Barometer. It’s Not Looking Great Right Now.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Britain’s currency has slumped as uncertainty grows over how and when the U.K. will leave the European Union. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2SrcyRK via Timothy Sumer

Education Department Had Hand in College Chain’s Collapse, Documents Show

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A House committee has a trove of documents that show top Education Department officials trying to prop up a for-profit chain as it careened toward collapse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JRLtDm via Timothy Sumer

Robert Mueller Is Testifying Tomorrow. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - After two years of silence and one brief public statement, the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, will finally sit for prolonged questioning at two House hearings on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XVsX7b via Timothy Sumer

The Only Democrat in America Not Running for President

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senator Sherrod Brown decided not to run in 2020, but on debate night he thought: ‘I could have done that better.’ from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JWXQ1f via Timothy Sumer

The Lowest of Low Seasons at the Edge of the World

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The 52 Places Traveler was one of four tourists on the remote Falkland Islands, also known as Las Malvinas. But there were thousands of penguins. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32KbGwh via Timothy Sumer

From Former Mental Hospital to Recreational Hub

The Last Toll Collectors

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Cashless tolling technology has reduced traffic and idling, but it is also replacing the sentries of the country’s roads. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JYwrfd via Timothy Sumer

Flashing Your Headlights? You’re Probably Sending the Wrong Signals

Business News by Timothy Sumer - There are no universally accepted, consistent standards for using headlights to communicate. “It means something different to everybody,” one expert said. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Y1g8bm via Timothy Sumer

Jeffrey Epstein Pitched a New Narrative. These Sites Published It.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In flattering news releases and promotional articles in National Review, Forbes and HuffPost, the disgraced financier tried to rehabilitate his image. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2y3nziZ via Timothy Sumer

Contact Lens Start-Up, Big on Social Media, May Be Bad for Eyes, Doctors Say

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company, Hubble, offers customers contact lens subscriptions at low monthly prices. Critics say it bypasses eye care professionals, doesn’t properly vet prescriptions and takes advantage of federal regulations to the detriment of consumers. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Ly8peb via Timothy Sumer

Beijing Auto Buys Stake in Daimler, Deepening Their Alliance

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The deal will tighten the German automaker’s ties to China, which has become an important market but where overall sales are falling. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OcKlzS via Timothy Sumer

Bird Is Said to Raise New Funding at $2.5 Billion Valuation

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The new valuation is only slightly above the $2.3 billion that Bird was pegged at last year. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Y6hblH via Timothy Sumer

Beijing Auto Buys Stake in Daimler, Deepening Their Alliance

On Politics: Trump’s ‘Go Back’ Attacks May Help Him

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Voters in a part of the state that swung for Mr. Trump in 2016 have largely overlooked his recent attacks on four congresswomen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JLASek via Timothy Sumer

Christopher Kraft, NASA’s Face and Voice of Mission Control, Dies at 95

Science News by Timothy Sumer - He directed the first piloted orbital flights, orchestrated spacewalks, oversaw the first lunar landing and led the space center in Houston. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2M5MuKY via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Warns Mueller to Stay in ‘Boundaries’ of His Report

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a letter, the department told the former special counsel not to “discuss the conduct of uncharged third parties” like President Trump when he testifies before Congress. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JKXlIQ via Timothy Sumer

Tech Executives Push Trump on Huawei Sales

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The White House said on Monday that licensing decisions would be made in a “timely” fashion. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z1ddMl via Timothy Sumer

Falling Trust in Government Makes It Harder to Solve Problems, Americans Say

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The report paints a dreary picture of trust in the U.S., particularly around government and the media, though a vast majority think that can improve. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2K9lyaL via Timothy Sumer

Dinos for Dinner

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Ever eaten ostrich or alligator? Then you may already know what certain dinosaurs may have tasted like. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2y2RIih via Timothy Sumer

Age Discrimination Is Hard to Prove, Even Harder to Fix

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Even when plaintiffs win their suits, correcting institutional biases can take years. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2GmklLU via Timothy Sumer

How to Claim Your Share of the Equifax Data-Breach Settlement

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Equifax said it had exposed the data of almost 150 million peoople in 2017. Now it will pay at least $650 to settle claims relating to the data breach. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2y4ffiQ via Timothy Sumer

Age Discrimination Is Hard to Prove, Even Harder to Fix

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Even when plaintiffs win their suits, correcting institutional biases can take years. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2GmklLU via Timothy Sumer

Bill Wehrum, an Architect of E.P.A. Rollbacks, Faces New Ethics Inquiry

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The inquiry will focus on whether Mr. Wehrum, who left the agency in June, broke rules when he interacted with clients of his former law firm. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MbYt9E via Timothy Sumer

Bill Wehrum, an Architect of E.P.A. Rollbacks, Faces New Ethics Inquiry

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The inquiry will focus on whether Mr. Wehrum, who left the agency in June, broke rules when he interacted with clients of his former law firm. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2MbYt9E via Timothy Sumer

India Launches Chandrayaan-2 Moon Mission on Second Try

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Last week, scientists abruptly called off the historic launch right before liftoff. A second attempt on Monday was a success. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Z5aotD via Timothy Sumer

For 50 Years Since Apollo 11, Presidents Have Tried to Take That Next Giant Leap

Science News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump is only the latest to propose returning to the moon and then heading to Mars. But he faces the burdens of history to accomplish what his predecessors could not. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/30HYcPP via Timothy Sumer

NASA Practices Space Gardening to Pack Lunchboxes for Mars

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Astronauts would probably have to grow some of their own food to survive a round trip to Mars. Could a crop of chiles be the gateway to the future? from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2JIiWla via Timothy Sumer

Marvel Studios Unveils Diverse Film Lineup at Comic-Con

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The studio’s upcoming slate includes the first openly L.G.B.T.Q. superhero in a Marvel film, a superhero who is disabled, and a film anchored by an Asian superhero. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Yk2PC4 via Timothy Sumer

With $1 Billion From Microsoft, an A.I. Lab Wants to Mimic the Brain

Business News by Timothy Sumer - OpenAI, now managed by start-up guru Sam Altman, wants to create a machine that can do anything the human brain can do. Skeptics wonder if it is possible. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2XV6G9C via Timothy Sumer

Equifax Settlement in Data Breach Will Cost at Least $650 Million

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The settlement, which was announced on Monday and still needs court approval, would be the largest ever paid by a company over a data breach. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2y37mdA via Timothy Sumer

Equifax Settlement in Data Breach Will Cost at Least $650 Million

DealBook Briefing: Chinese Investment in the U.S. Drops 90%

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The steady flow of money that China once poured into the U.S. has shrunk since President Trump took office. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Z0HT0a via Timothy Sumer

A Shipwreck, 500 Years Old, Appears on the Baltic Seabed

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Its condition is pristine, but its identity is a mystery. For now, marine archaeologists call it Okänt Skepp, Swedish for “unknown ship.” from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2JSp354 via Timothy Sumer

Health Facts Aren’t Enough. Should Persuasion Become a Priority?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Those with the least understanding of science oppose it the most and also think they know the most, a study showed. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2JIe0MU via Timothy Sumer

In Conservative Michigan, Voters Want to Love Trump, Not Leave Him

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Voters in a part of the state that swung for Mr. Trump in 2016 have largely overlooked his recent attacks on four congresswomen, instead focusing their ire on Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GkQhAk via Timothy Sumer

Just Ideology? A Study Finds Another Predictor of Supreme Court Decisions

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A new study shows that lawyers who have argued at least one case in the Supreme Court have higher success rates than novices. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YZNunv via Timothy Sumer

California, Wary of More Wildfires, Is Paying for Them Already

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Anxiety is running high over wildfires this summer, and over the precautionary power cuts that a big utility says will be necessary to prevent them. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Go7qce via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Trump’s History With Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Over decades in business, entertainment and now politics, President Trump has approached America’s racial divisions as openings to achieve his goals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32zHW5g via Timothy Sumer

How to Watch India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Launch

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The country hopes to become the fourth to land on the moon, a week after postponing its launch. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2SsvAqW via Timothy Sumer

The Pound Is a Brexit Barometer. It’s Not Looking Great Right Now.

Louisiana Police Officer on Facebook Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘Needs a Round’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Officials in the city where the officer works condemned his comment but said they were not sure it constituted a threat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JJGcz7 via Timothy Sumer

Jeffrey Epstein Pitched a New Narrative. These Sites Published It.

Equifax Is Said to Be Near $650 Million Settlement for Data Breach

Business News by Timothy Sumer - An agreement would resolve federal and state investigations and consumer claims over the exposure of information about 145 million people. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Y4JMYk via Timothy Sumer

Start-Up Says It’s Changing Eye Care for the Better. Others See It Differently.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Hubble offers customers contact lens subscriptions at low monthly prices. Critics say it bypasses eye care professionals, doesn’t properly vet prescriptions and takes advantage of federal regulations to the detriment of consumers. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Ly8peb via Timothy Sumer

Batman and AT&T: A New Dynamic Duo?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman and their Justice League compatriots are under new management at a time when the streaming wars are heating up and superheroes are more popular than ever. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2SyuKZR via Timothy Sumer

‘Go Back Where You Came From,’ Georgia Lawmaker Says She Was Told

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Erica Thomas, who is black, said a white man berated her over the number of items in her cart at a supermarket express lane checkout. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30JKpbC via Timothy Sumer

The Week in Business: A Suddenly Vulnerable Netflix

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Plus, the fight for a $15 minimum wage and a Russian viral app that may be dangerous. (It’s not. It just makes you look older.) from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2K66hrd via Timothy Sumer

Wealth Tax and Free College Get Poll Support. Democrats Worry It Won’t Last.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Despite the popularity of liberal policy ideas, voters said in interviews that an incremental approach had a better chance of success. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JT5zxl via Timothy Sumer

Renault and Nissan Need Each Other to Thrive in Future, 2 Leaders Say

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The carmakers must reinvigorate their alliance and share the cost of a shift to electric, self-driving cars, Renault’s chairman and a Nissan board member said in separate interviews. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JIoH1X via Timothy Sumer

‘Lion King’ Remake Becomes Disney’s Latest Box-Office Smash

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Disney’s domestic market share for the year stands at about 40 percent. On Sunday, “Avengers: Endgame” passed “Avatar” to rank as the No. 1 ticket-seller on record. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2y2hovE via Timothy Sumer

Trump Sets the Terms on Racial Division. Do Democrats Know What to Do?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democratic candidates universally denounce Mr. Trump’s words, but disagreements exist on how the eventual presidential nominee should best respond on race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JJCKEA via Timothy Sumer

Michigan Beauty Queen Ousted Over ‘Offensive’ Twitter Posts, Officials Say

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Kathy Zhu, a supporter of President Trump, was stripped of her title because of comments about African-Americans and Muslims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yjeykv via Timothy Sumer

We Went to the Moon. Why Can’t We Solve Climate Change?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The original moon shoot inspired billions. Calling climate action a moon shot isn’t a perfect parallel — but maybe we should try it anyway. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2XYcdax via Timothy Sumer

How ‘The Lion King’ Gets Real-Life Lion Family Dynamics Wrong

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Disney’s 2019 remake is no nature documentary. It should probably be “The Lion Queen” because males don’t rule the pride; females do. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2JJPDP8 via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Labor Pick Has Defended Corporations, and One Killer Whale

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Eugene Scalia, whom Mr. Trump plans to nominate as labor secretary, has been a go-to lawyer for businesses like UPS and SeaWorld. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YdMcbg via Timothy Sumer

D.I.Y. Private Equity Is Luring Small Investors

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Amateur investors are setting up high-risk, high-return deals on their own, but the key to success varies. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30OC5Yl via Timothy Sumer

Back-to-School Sales Tax ‘Holidays’ Lure Shoppers Despite Slim Savings

Business News by Timothy Sumer - “People who won’t walk across the street to save $5 on a pair of pants will take a day off from work to take advantage of a sales-tax holiday,” a tax expert said. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2O65fk9 via Timothy Sumer

Chinese Money in the U.S. Dries Up as Trade War Drags On

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Tougher regulations and uncertainty about tariffs have made America less friendly for foreign investment. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Lzx8Pe via Timothy Sumer

Despite High Hopes, Self-Driving Cars Are ‘Way in the Future’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ford and other companies say the industry overestimated the arrival of autonomous vehicles, which still struggle to anticipate what other drivers and pedestrians will do. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LpDH6Z via Timothy Sumer

‘If You Obey, You Will Be Safe’: Audio Emerges of Iran and U.K. Exchanges Before Tanker Is Seized

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A British warship tried without success to stop the capture of an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, a recording released on Sunday showed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SrzY9E via Timothy Sumer

In 88 Trips to Capitol Hill, Mueller Grew Weary of Partisanship

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Dozens of hours of Robert S. Mueller III’s congressional testimony since 1990 reveal his complex relationship with legislators. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SuKQ6O via Timothy Sumer

Chinese Money in the U.S. Dries Up as Trade War Drags On

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Tougher regulations and uncertainty about tariffs have made America less friendly for foreign investment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lzx8Pe via Timothy Sumer

Marvel Studios Unveils Diverse Film Lineup at Comic-Con

Trump Employs an Old Tactic: Using Race for Gain

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Since well before setting off a furor by telling four Democratic lawmakers of color to “go back” to their home countries, President Trump has sought to turn racial divisions to his advantage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z16q57 via Timothy Sumer

Trump Sends New Mixed Signals on ‘Send Her Back’ Chant

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president has shifted his account of how he responded to the chant directed at a Democratic lawmaker, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JX4nJ1 via Timothy Sumer

When the Law Says Using Marijuana Is O.K., but the Boss Disagrees

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The relatively rapid acceptance of marijuana use in the United States has lawmakers and employers grappling with ways to adjust hiring rules. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2O31YC7 via Timothy Sumer

Coming Soon to a Theater Near You. Very Soon.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Hollywood’s top three marketers — Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures — say marathon marketing campaigns no longer make sense for most movies. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2O6O4Pr via Timothy Sumer

A New Red Scare Is Reshaping Washington

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A long-defunct Cold War group has come back to life to warn of the dangers of China. They also risk triggering a new Red Scare. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2XSci4s via Timothy Sumer

The Week in Business: A Suddenly Vulnerable Netflix

César Pelli, Designer of Iconic Buildings Around the World, Dies at 92

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Pelli, whose many distinctive projects include the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia, tried to reconcile modernism with his interest in shape, texture and the architecture of the past. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YenGa4 via Timothy Sumer

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims That Democrats Are Radical Socialists

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president wants to portray his opponents as steering the country in a dangerous direction. But what does it mean to be a socialist — and to what degree do Democrats fit the definition? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2O5nm9P via Timothy Sumer

Apollo 11 Anniversary: How to Celebrate This Weekend

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Around New York, all roads lead to the moon: Here’s a roundup of events honoring the small steps and giant leaps that made the mission possible. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2M127mH via Timothy Sumer

Just Before the Eagle Landed, an Alien Arrived in Our Living Room

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Until the Apollo 11 mission, my family didn’t have a television. Then, for one weekend, we joined the rest of Planet Earth. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/30HzqPZ via Timothy Sumer

Morning Coffee Results in a $1,000 Fine and Expulsion From Venice

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Two German tourists set up a travel stove by the Rialto Bridge, one of the city’s main landmarks. The move fell afoul of rules to preserve “decorum” in the city center. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30FoAtC via Timothy Sumer

Iowa and New Hampshire Go First. How Are the Leading Candidates Set Up There?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Joe Biden got a late start, and Elizabeth Warren is setting the pace. The candidates can’t afford any lapses in these key states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32D7PBk via Timothy Sumer

U.K. Warns Tankers to Stay Out of Strait of Hormuz After Iran Seizes Ship

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The British government said on Saturday after an emergency meeting that “there will be serious consequences if the situation is not resolved.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xWMDbt via Timothy Sumer

Mueller Hearings on Wednesday Present Make-or-Break Moment for Democrats

Political News by Timothy Sumer - For two years, Democrats have waited on Robert S. Mueller III to deliver a death blow to the Trump presidency. Wednesday’s hearings with the special counsel could be their last chance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XZGeGR via Timothy Sumer

Democrats Call Out Racism, New Debate Lineups: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Candidates condemn President Trump’s “go back” comment, a Harris-Biden rematch, and a new California poll. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yd2Ojl via Timothy Sumer

Republicans Prep for Mueller Showdown and Counsel a Light Touch

Political News by Timothy Sumer - House Republicans have savaged Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation, but when it comes to his testimony, many are advocating a gentler approach to close the door on his inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y5sTge via Timothy Sumer

White Anxiety, and a President Ready to Address It

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Evidence of concern about demographic and cultural shifts is not new. What’s different is the willingness to politicize it openly. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JREpXD via Timothy Sumer

In Spain’s Strawberry Fields, a Harvest of Abuse

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ten Moroccan women who worked as pickers have filed suits complaining of sexual harassment and assault, rape, human trafficking and labor violations. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JQNgZF via Timothy Sumer

CBS Is Blacked Out for 6.5 Million AT&T Customers. Here’s Why.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - CBS and AT&T couldn’t agree on licensing fees and streaming rights. DirecTV, U-verse and DirecTVNow customers in 14 markets can’t watch CBS. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30Hkl0P via Timothy Sumer

Appeals Court Judges Send Emoluments Suit Against Trump Back to a Lower Court

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A three-judge panel said a lower court judge hearing a lawsuit by congressional Democrats had not adequately considered questions about separation of powers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32Df1xj via Timothy Sumer

Equifax Is Said to Be Near $650 Million Settlement for Data Breach

Inmates Freed as Justice Dept. Tries to Clear Hurdles of New Law

Political News by Timothy Sumer - More than 3,000 federal inmates were granted early release under the bipartisan criminal justice overhaul passed late last year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y3StCa via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Art of Disavowing a Disavowal

Political News by Timothy Sumer - After saying he was “not happy” with the “send her back” chant at his rally in North Carolina, President Trump reversed himself, just as he did in 2017 after the violence in Charlottesville, Va. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2M0Y1LB via Timothy Sumer

Back-to-School Sales Tax ‘Holidays’ Lure Shoppers Despite Slim Savings

Why the Democratic Debates Are Starting to Feel Like a Reality Show

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Democratic National Committee has all but encouraged performative breakout moments, and candidates must try to go viral or risk being left behind. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2StGdKm via Timothy Sumer

For Apollo 11 He Wasn’t on the Moon. But His Coffee Was Warm.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Michael Collins kept an orbital vigil during Neil’s and Buzz’s moonwalk, but he really didn’t feel that lonely. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2k10gD8 via Timothy Sumer

The Ascendance of the Spice Girls Generation

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Just as their fans are taking over the world, the Spice Girls are back. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Z3hWxc via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Boeing Lost $8 Billion Over Its 737 Max Crisis

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The financial fallout from the troubled 737 Max jetliner continues to swell for the plane maker, and could yet climb higher. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2GliJSy via Timothy Sumer

New York Awards Offshore Wind Contracts in Bid to Reduce Emissions

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The wind projects are meant to be an important component of the state’s plan to get 70 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32zdvMt via Timothy Sumer

The S.U.V.s That Conquered Suburbia

Business News by Timothy Sumer - At the Mudfest competition, sport utilities as varied as the once-limitless sedan market showed that there’s a hauler or a crossover for everyone. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2XZbx4K via Timothy Sumer

A Shared Birthday Party for 2 Sporty Foreign Cars

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Audi TT, now 20 and an enduring object of desire, and the Datsun 240Z, unveiled 50 years ago, were not particularly powerful, but they’ve had staying power. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Y93qXo via Timothy Sumer

Dream of Retiring Abroad? The Reality: Medicare Doesn’t Travel Well

Business News by Timothy Sumer - More U.S. retirees are moving away, and they are finding that Medicare doesn’t pay for health care outside the country. The solution: Mixing coverages. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2xRMF4b via Timothy Sumer

We Went to the Moon. Why Can’t We Solve Climate Change?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The original moon shoot inspired billions. Calling climate action a moon shot isn't an perefect parallel — but maybe we should try it anyway. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2XYcdax via Timothy Sumer

Anxious Democratic Governors Urge 2020 Field Not to Veer Too Far Left

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “I think it scares people,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico said of a proposal to eliminate private health insurance. Other governors echoed similar concerns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ygfki0 via Timothy Sumer

Call Him a Progressive, Tom Steyer Asks, but Don’t Call Him Rich

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Tom Steyer plans to spend $100 million of his own money to take on President Trump, whether anyone wants him to or not. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YewsF8 via Timothy Sumer

Tuition-Free College Could Cost Less Than You Think

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Making a tuition-free college education available to everyone who wants one is an immensely worthwhile — and realistic — goal, a Harvard economist says. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32ABtXI via Timothy Sumer

When Corporate Lobbies Started to Look Like Museum Galleries

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Big business loves to flash cultural credentials from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32ybcJI via Timothy Sumer

When the Law Says Using Marijuana Is O.K., but the Boss Disagrees

Safe Deposit Boxes Aren’t Safe

Business News by Timothy Sumer - When Philip Poniz opened Box 105 at his local Wells Fargo, he discovered it was empty — and that he was totally unprotected by federal law. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32yitcF via Timothy Sumer

Foreign-Owned Banks’ Results Could Sweeten Further Under Tax Law

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Large U.S. financial institutions reaped a windfall from the 2017 Trump tax cuts. Now foreign banks are pushing for favorable treatment from Treasury. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2O5FC2V via Timothy Sumer

Tuition-Free College Could Cost Less Than You Think

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Making a tuition-free college education available to everyone who wants one is an immensely worthwhile — and realistic — goal, a Harvard economist says. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32ABtXI via Timothy Sumer

Nat King Cole’s Early Years Are Getting the Archival Treatment

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Resonance Records is set to release a nearly-200-song anthology of music, which will be the first complete collection of Cole’s pre-Capitol recordings. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JMOhlk via Timothy Sumer

South Korean Man Sets Himself on Fire at Japanese Embassy in Seoul

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Japanese embassy has been the site of passionate protests, especially now that Tokyo is curtailing exports of materials vital to South Korea’s high-tech products. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2XZ9VIj via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Biden-Harris Rematch to Headline Second Debates

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a live television spectacle involving cards, boxes and a triple-split-screen, CNN revealed who will face off in the next set of Democratic debates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JUENEL via Timothy Sumer

Trump Says He May Intervene in Huge Pentagon Contract Sought by Amazon

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The company, long a target of President Trump, is seen as the leading competitor for a $10 billion cloud computing contract that the president said he was “getting tremendous complaints about.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2xTyNGH via Timothy Sumer