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51 People Died in Mass Shootings in August Alone in the U.S.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - So far this year, there have been at least 38 shootings with three or more fatalities, data shows. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZuScOe via Timothy Sumer

China’s Prisons Swell After Deluge of Arrests Engulfs Muslims

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Arrests, trials and prison sentences have surged in Xinjiang, where Uighurs and Kazakhs also face re-education camps. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Uk9tUF via Timothy Sumer

U.S.-China Trade War Hits a New Phase, and a Boot Maker Trembles

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A new wave of tariffs is about to hit companies, workers and consumers on both sides of the Pacific. But Beijing thinks it can endure. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LicL6R via Timothy Sumer

Leslie H. Gelb, 82, Former Diplomat and New York Times Journalist, Dies

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He was an editor, columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent for The Times and served in a variety of government posts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30RTTlC via Timothy Sumer

‘I Am on My Way to Being Very Well,’ Justice Ginsburg Tells Thousands of Fans

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The appearance, part of a run of public events after her latest cancer treatment, gave nervous liberals hope that she would outlast President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HDAzAX via Timothy Sumer

The Mysterious Vaping Illness That’s ‘Becoming an Epidemic’

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A surge of severe lung ailments has baffled doctors and public health experts. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32aMEWe via Timothy Sumer

The Mysterious Vaping Illness That’s ‘Becoming an Epidemic’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A surge of severe lung ailments has baffled doctors and public health experts. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32aMEWe via Timothy Sumer

Both Parties See Control of the Senate as Pivotal. Here Are the Key Races They’re Watching.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Republican-held seats in Arizona, Colorado, Maine and North Carolina are top targets for Democrats but both sides are keeping an eye out for wild cards. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PxpNT9 via Timothy Sumer

Body of Michigan Man Deported to Iraq Is Returned to the U.S.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Jimmy Aldaoud died in Baghdad of a “diabetic crisis” after his deportation. His funeral is scheduled for next week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HyDieP via Timothy Sumer

For Forecasters, Hurricane Dorian Has Already Been a Handful

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The combination of the storm’s unusual behavior and a proliferation of weather amateurs has added to the challenges facing meteorologists. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Ln7gnv via Timothy Sumer

How a Tax Break to Help Poor Communities Became a Bonanza for the Rich

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Opportunity zones were created as part of the Trump tax law to lure investment to distressed areas. But much of the money is fueling real-estate developments targeting the affluent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30QDa2e via Timothy Sumer

How a Tax Break to Help Poor Communities Became a Bonanza for the Rich

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Opportunity zones were created as part of the Trump tax law to lure investment to distressed areas. But much of the money is fueling real-estate developments targeting the affluent. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30QDa2e via Timothy Sumer

The Trump Associates Benefiting From a Tax Break for Poor Communities

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Opportunity zones are intended to attract investors to distressed areas, but so far, much of their money is going to create luxury projects. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZA6zQK via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Twitter War on Spelling

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s supporters don’t mind his linguistic slips, but lexicographers and grammarians worry about the permanent effect on language. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32fnTIr via Timothy Sumer

North Korea Says Hope of More U.S. Talks Is ‘Disappearing’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The North said it might “re-examine all the measures we have taken so far,” a vague threat that could encompass its moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PFAhQK via Timothy Sumer

Kirsten Gillibrand Exits and a One-Night Debate: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A departure trims the Democratic primary field to 20, the September debate lineup is set and President Trump gets another challenger. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZGi0T5 via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Wandering Iranian Oil Tanker

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The vessel, still at sea, has been at the center of a power struggle between Iran and the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30YkxsU via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Shared Intimate Details of First Family

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Trump said Friday that Ms. Westerhout had been drinking when she “said things about my children” to reporters, comments he called “a little bit hurtful.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PryHSp via Timothy Sumer

Amid Recession Worries, Trump Points Finger at American Businesses

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With his re-election hopes on the line, the president seeks someone to blame in case the economy turns south. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LkFmYZ via Timothy Sumer

Trump Denies U.S. Responsibility in Iranian Missile Base Explosion

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s tweet, which included a high-resolution satellite image of the damage, was unusual because Iran had neither acknowledged the accident nor blamed the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LmlPHG via Timothy Sumer

How Tainted Gold May Have Ended Up in Your Phone

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A New TV Show from The New York Times on FX and Hulu from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2L8i1uH via Timothy Sumer

Credit Card Companies Take Cue From Start-Ups to Offer Flexible Payment Plans

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The option makes it easier to borrow money and manage cash flow, the companies say, but others caution that it could encourage overspending. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HAs1e5 via Timothy Sumer

A New Duplex Penthouse for Travis Kalanick, Uber’s Co-Founder

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The $36.5 million apartment at 565 Broome Street comes with a pool and a rooftop deck. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2UqQKqJ via Timothy Sumer

Why You Can’t Volunteer for Election Polls, and Other Polling Facts

Political News by Timothy Sumer - No, you probably haven’t been polled. Yes, the polls are still valid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32gQQnq via Timothy Sumer

Why You Can’t Volunteer for Election Polls, and Other Polling Facts

Political News by Timothy Sumer - No, you probably haven’t been polled. Yes, the polls are still valid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NFnPO5 via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Could We Talk Ourselves Into Recession?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Some people worry that chatter about a downturn could spook consumers and lead to a damaging reduction in spending. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2zvrC8e via Timothy Sumer

A Windswept Plain, a Sea of Oil and a Mountain of Money

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A Chevron-led joint venture among several energy companies is spending billions of dollars in Kazakhstan to expand an oil field remarkable for its longevity, promise and risk. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZxJZ79 via Timothy Sumer

China Expels a Wall Street Journal Reporter in Sign of Tougher Line

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Beijing declined to renew the credentials of a reporter who wrote about an investigation in Australia involving a cousin of China’s leader, Xi Jinping. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LgIgya via Timothy Sumer

Pete Buttigieg Was Rising. Then Came South Bend’s Policing Crisis.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He spent years focusing on his city’s economic record but it is his record on policing, once a footnote, that is overshadowing his presidential campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34aP4FX via Timothy Sumer

What Draws Hundreds to This Lake Bed? Spellbinding Crystals

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Welcome to Gem-O-Rama, California’s new gold rush. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2UpVJId via Timothy Sumer

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Hits Milestone, and Death Toll Rises

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Amid more than 3,000 confirmed and probable cases, the death toll climbed above 2,000, according to government data released on Friday. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2PnUaeU via Timothy Sumer

With ‘Talking to Strangers,’ Malcolm Gladwell Goes Dark

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Read by millions — but savaged by critics — the author has a new book on police violence, campus rape and other bleak terrain. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LfK9Ls via Timothy Sumer

With ‘Talking to Strangers,’ Malcolm Gladwell Goes Dark

Will America Talk Itself Into a Recession? Trump’s Advisers Are Worried

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A downturn isn’t inevitable. But if consumers think it is and stop spending, that could create a self-fulfilling prophecy, officials warn. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZqyV0l via Timothy Sumer

What Does VSCO Think About the ‘VSCO Girls’?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - We spoke to the brands behind Gen Z’s highly aestheticized (and widely parodied) personal brand. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LfycFp via Timothy Sumer

Iowa’s ‘Virtual’ Caucuses Are Set to Be Canceled Over Hacking Fears

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Iowa Democrats planned to allow some caucusgoers to vote by phone next year, but Democratic National Committee leaders are said to have concluded that such a system would not be secure. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmvVSO via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Sick Migrants Can Now Be Deported

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Without notice, the Trump administration eliminated a program that had allowed immigrants to avoid deportation while undergoing lifesaving medical treatment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Lkx1Vv via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Dismisses Report That He Told False War Story

Political News by Timothy Sumer - After the Washington Post reported that Mr. Biden had conflated several stories into one anecdote, the former vice president insisted the contours of the tale were accurate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HzaItT via Timothy Sumer

Poor Conditions Persist for Migrant Children Detained at the Border, Democrats Say

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Republican members of the House Oversight Committee disputed those characterizations, but the allegations renewed scrutiny over the treatment of migrant children. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LkgRv2 via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Her abrupt exit came after the president learned that she had indiscreetly shared details about the Trump family and the Oval Office operations she was part of. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PlMREl via Timothy Sumer

Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - While there is widespread agreement on the need to protect American interests in space, there is disagreement on how to go about it. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32eks4E via Timothy Sumer

Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - While there is widespread agreement on the need to protect American interests in space, there is disagreement on how to go about it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32eks4E via Timothy Sumer

Uproar Over Anti-Semitic Video Produced by Republicans in N.Y. County

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The video became a flash point in the fight over real-estate development by the ultra-Orthodox Jewish population. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZBLIs2 via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Bond Investors Are Making a Killing

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Global gloom has driven investors out of the stock market and toward the traditional haven of bonds. And they’re doing great. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZyaBsF via Timothy Sumer

He Ran an Empire of Soap and Mayonnaise. Now He Wants to Reinvent Capitalism.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As chief executive of Unilever, Paul Polman tapped into the company’s history in an effort to make it more sustainable, and profitable. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30RXbpb via Timothy Sumer

Boom and Bust History in Britain’s Motor City

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Coventry Transport Museum chronicles the heyday of the British auto industry, with a history lesson on world wars and a spirit to rebuild. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZxmWxq via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Next Democratic Debate Lineup Is In

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Only 10 candidates managed to qualify for the next debate, a one-day affair where they will all be on one stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L0RFLa via Timothy Sumer

Cooler, Farther and Less Crowded: The Rise of ‘Undertourism’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Across the globe, travel providers and government agencies are responding to ‘overtourism’ with suggestions for less-crowded places and quieter seasons. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HytfXh via Timothy Sumer

F.B.I. Raids U.A.W. Chief’s Home as Financial Inquiry Widens

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Other searches also appeared related to an investigation that has implicated senior officials from the union and auto-industry executives. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZzBRqQ via Timothy Sumer

Lawrence O’Donnell Retracts Claim of Russians’ Role in Trump Loans

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. O’Donnell said his reporting hadn’t gone through MSNBC’s “rigorous verification and standards process.” The statement was likely to provide fuel for President Trump’s attacks on the media. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2zrso6f via Timothy Sumer

The Trump Secrets Hiding Inside Deutsche Bank

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s longtime lender has extensive documents related to Mr. Trump’s personal and business finances. Here’s what they could reveal. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Zu59Hj via Timothy Sumer

Epstein’s Island, ‘Little St. Jeff’s’: A Hideaway Where Money Bought Influence

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Jeffrey Epstein used his islands as a personal and corporate haven, negotiating lucrative local tax breaks even as he faced inquiries for sexual misconduct. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PlBcp2 via Timothy Sumer

The Women in Line to Hug Joe Biden

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It’s a moment to connect with a candidate they like. And it’s an act of defiance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZvtXLb via Timothy Sumer

Two Polling Methods, Two Views of Trump’s Re-election Chances

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Is the president basically like other presidents, or is he uniquely divisive? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZygEgW via Timothy Sumer

It’s Official: September Democratic Debate Will Be One Night Only

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Only 10 candidates managed to qualify for the next debate, meaning they can all fit on one stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L2iOgG via Timothy Sumer

Why Aren’t More Women Working? They’re Caring for Parents

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The needs of older relatives remove women from the labor force in the United States far more than in other wealthy nations, at a cost to the economy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MJadBA via Timothy Sumer

WeWork Is Going Public. Are Its Numbers Too Private?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As the fast-growing purveyor of shared work space prepares for an I.P.O., its filings lack some important insights. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2UchECi via Timothy Sumer

Behind Bars, and Pixels Too: How Technology Makes Jail Even Bleaker

Business News by Timothy Sumer - At many institutions, video systems have replaced face-to-face interactions between the incarcerated and their loved ones. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3414UD4 via Timothy Sumer

The App Age Has Come Far. Look at Long-Haul Trucking.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - With a one-stop app, Convoy hopes to make more money for truckers, reduce costs for shippers and take a cut for itself. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2UcUXxU via Timothy Sumer

E.P.A. to Roll Back Regulations on Methane, a Potent Greenhouse Gas

Political News by Timothy Sumer - If the proposal is adopted, the government would no longer require oil and gas companies to inspect for and repair methane leaks from wells and pipelines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zz0GPI via Timothy Sumer

E.P.A. to Roll Back Regulations on Methane, a Potent Greenhouse Gas

Science News by Timothy Sumer - If the proposal is adopted, the government would no longer require oil and gas companies to inspect for and repair methane leaks from wells and pipelines. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Zz0GPI via Timothy Sumer

E.P.A. to Roll Back Regulations on Methane, a Potent Greenhouse Gas

Samsung’s Leader at Risk of More Prison Time After Court Rules Against Him

Business News by Timothy Sumer - South Korea’s Supreme Court found that J.Y. Lee, the company’s de facto leader, had paid more in bribes to the former president than a lower court had ruled. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LesL9R via Timothy Sumer

A Windswept Plain, a Sea of Oil and a Mountain of Money

Federal Workers’ Children Born Abroad May Not Receive Automatic Citizenship

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Under a Trump administration policy, certain service members and other federal employees will have to apply for citizenship on the children’s behalf before they turn 18. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U9kkAA via Timothy Sumer

Democratic Candidates Jostle, and Gripe, as Debates Winnow the Field

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A set of qualifying rules created a few final hours of uncertainty over who would qualify and whether the next debate would be held on one night or two. There was plenty of complaining. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MKogao via Timothy Sumer

Gregory Craig, Washington Lawyer on Trial, Says He Never Lied to Investigators

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Craig’s unusual case centers on whether he misrepresented his contacts with journalists for work his law firm did for the Ukrainian government. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HvygzN via Timothy Sumer

Isakson to Resign From Senate Citing Health Reasons

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senator Johnny Isakson, Republican of Georgia, announced on Wednesday that he will resign his seat at the end of the year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L1gZ3D via Timothy Sumer

These Marsupials Go Out With a Bang

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A new study confirms that male kalutas, mouselike mammals native to Northwestern Australia, drop dead shortly after mating. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2KZCuC3 via Timothy Sumer

Telegram Pushes Ahead With Plans for ‘Gram’ Cryptocurrency

Business News by Timothy Sumer - When Facebook announced plans for a similar effort this year, the regulatory pushback was fierce. But Telegram appears undeterred. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HuCc45 via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Can Two Tobacco Giants Save Themselves by Merging?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Altria and Philip Morris International are in talks to recombine as they confront slowing cigarette sales and competition from e-cigarettes. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PgI7zS via Timothy Sumer

China Eases Rules on Cheap Drug Imports to Fight Chronic Diseases

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The revised law would reduce penalties for buying generic pharmaceuticals from other countries without waiting for approval, though details are scant. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2L7eeN8 via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Tightens Rules on Verifying Political Advertisers

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Bracing for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the company adds more steps for buyers of political ads. Disinformation experts aren’t sure it is enough. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pf8TZt via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Tightens Rules on Verifying Political Advertisers

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Bracing for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the company adds more steps for buyers of political ads. Disinformation experts aren’t sure it is enough. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Pf8TZt via Timothy Sumer

To Meet Demand for Green Buildings, Developers Get a Leg Up

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As demand grows and climate-change restrictions raise costs, developers are flocking to PACE financing for relief. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PbVKQH via Timothy Sumer

Fortnite Maker Wants to Sell More Games, and Build a Platform to Do It

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Epic Games wants to change the way people buy video games, but it faces the dominance of Steam, the primary destination for online game purchases. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/342ZmIo via Timothy Sumer

On Epstein’s ‘Little St. Jeff’s’ Island, a Hideaway Where Money Bought Influence

Scientists Fertilize Eggs From the Last Two Northern White Rhinos

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A mother and daughter are the only two northern white rhinoceroses left in the world. Their eggs were fertilized using sperm from males who have died. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2MH1GPK via Timothy Sumer

What’s Killing California’s Sea Otters? House Cats.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The state’s beloved sea mammals have been plagued by the deadly Toxoplasma parasite. They’re catching it from feral and pet cats. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/30F7igB via Timothy Sumer

The Tea Party Didn’t Get What It Wanted, but It Did Unleash the Politics of Anger

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ten years after a summer of rage over spending, trillion-dollar deficits are back. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zmECgD via Timothy Sumer

Richard Booth, Self-Crowned King of Used Books, Dies at 80

Business News by Timothy Sumer - He transformed a fading Welsh town into a tourist magnet by buying books in bulk from colleges, libraries, defunct wholesalers and collectors’ estates. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KZv3uG via Timothy Sumer

The Joys of Being a Late Tech Adopter

Business News by Timothy Sumer - New-gadget season is almost here, but our columnist has concluded, after testing hundreds of gizmos over the years, that it pays to wait. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZjwDjL via Timothy Sumer

Showing Off With the Hotel Flagship

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In an increasingly saturated hospitality world, flagships offer innovative designs, services and amenities. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2zpvmIm via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: China Is Using LinkedIn to Recruit Spies

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Western intelligence officials say Chinese agents are contacting thousands of foreign citizens using LinkedIn, including former government officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NBge35 via Timothy Sumer

Sacklers Would Give Up Ownership of Purdue Pharma Under Settlement Proposal

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company is in discussions to resolve thousands of lawsuits. Participants in the talks value the plan at between $10 billion and $12 billion. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30EDJft via Timothy Sumer

Sacklers Would Give Up Ownership of Purdue Pharma Under Settlement Proposal

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The company is in discussions to resolve thousands of lawsuits. Participants in the talks value the plan at between $10 billion and $12 billion. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/30EDJft via Timothy Sumer

Biden Extols His Black Support: ‘I Think They Know Me’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In an interview with black journalists, the former vice president cited his support among black voters to push back on criticism of his candidacy as focused on the white working class. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PrE6ZI via Timothy Sumer

Biden Extols His Black Support: ‘I Think They Know Me’

Why This Joe Biden Ad Stands Out

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It’s “personal to me,” the former vice president says in a new ad that features his own family losses to highlight the importance of health care. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZzirCo via Timothy Sumer

Netflix Falls Short in Big Screen Debut of ‘The Irishman’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Irishman’ will debut in select theaters three weeks ahead of its Netflix release, a shorter run than Netflix had hoped. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30DL1Qu via Timothy Sumer

Green Builders Lean on a Juggernaut Loan Program

Brazil Says It Will Reject $22 Million in Amazon Aid Pledged at G7

Science News by Timothy Sumer - President Jair Bolsonaro suggested that President Emmanuel Macron’s real motive behind the offer, made at the Group of 7 summit, was to shield France’s agriculture from Brazilian competition. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Zv4ktI via Timothy Sumer

A Raft of Floating Rock Stuns Sailors. But Can It Save the Reef?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Researchers are curious about whether marine life, hitching a ride on a raft of floating volcanic rock, could replenish the dying reef. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Hp8ugE via Timothy Sumer

Hotels Have Piled On the Brands. In a Downturn, That Could Be a Problem.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As the long bull market shows signs of fatigue, some industry analysts are starting to ask: What will become of all the upstart brands when the economy sours? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NzoGQc via Timothy Sumer

Billy Bush Is Ready for a Return to TV. Will Viewers Welcome Him Back?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A fireball producer is giving him a comeback chance while also trying to revive the tired celebrity news genre. It’s Mr. Bush’s first TV job since the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30xkDHP via Timothy Sumer

Farmers’ Frustration With Trump Grows as U.S. Escalates China Fight

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, a somewhat unlikely lieutenant in the president’s trade war, is tasked with fending off a revolt from the heart of the president’s base. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MH73yA via Timothy Sumer

Should You Take Your Shoes Off at Home?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - We asked experts about one of the great philosophical questions. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Lajujc via Timothy Sumer

Is It Time to Upend the Periodic Table?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The iconic chart of elements has served chemistry well for 150 years. But it’s not the only option out there, and scientists are pushing its limits. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2U8ilwI via Timothy Sumer

A Tom Steyer Debate Spot Is in Limbo. His Money Is Poised to Upend 2020 Anyway.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The billionaire former investor is an unlikely populist, but he is poised to be a deeply disruptive figure in the Democratic primary. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MBC4Up via Timothy Sumer

Farmers’ Frustration With Trump Grows as U.S. Escalates China Fight

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, a somewhat unlikely lieutenant in the president’s trade war, is tasked with fending off a revolt from the heart of the president’s base. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MH73yA via Timothy Sumer

How ‘Medicare for All’ Went Mainstream

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In the last presidential election, the idea of abolishing private health insurance was confined to the far left of American politics. Now it’s the central argument of the Democratic primary race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HsquXz via Timothy Sumer

Christie’s to Auction Items from Peis’ Personal Collection

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The sales will include paintings and sculptures by Barnett Newman, Jean Dubuffet, Zao Wou-Ki and others who were friends to the couple. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Ht98df via Timothy Sumer

In Hong Kong, Life Goes On (Despite the Whiff of Tear Gas)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Most Hong Kongers have never seen anything like this summer. But that doesn’t mean the city has come to a halt. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MF3o46 via Timothy Sumer

Fortnite Maker Wants to Sell More Games, and Build a Platform to Do It

Cadillac’s Last Stand? Storied Brand Aims (Again) for Revival

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Once the epitome of luxury, the high-end General Motors line is attempting another makeover to catch up with rivals that have overtaken it. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2LdZpbP via Timothy Sumer

China Eases Rules on Cheap Drug Imports to Fight Chronic Diseases

Indonesia Confronts, Belatedly, a Huge Oil Spill Near Jakarta

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The true size of the July spill, which has left an inky stain across 12 miles of shoreline and upended livelihoods in a dozen villages, is still unknown. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HsVqH9 via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Trump Pivots on Trade War, Again

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Concluding a head-spinning summit, President Trump left France with a fragile consensus to seek resolution on several economic crises. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2LfEpRI via Timothy Sumer

Fact-Checking Trump’s G7 Remarks

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president made inaccurate claims about planes, trade, automobiles, China and Iran during events with world leaders on Monday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MM5NdB via Timothy Sumer

7andidate Who Said Michigan City Should Be Kept White Quits Council Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The mayor of Marysville, Mich., said Jean Cramer was “not fit for office.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hq80H4 via Timothy Sumer

Trial of High-Powered Lawyer Gregory Craig Exposes Seamy Side of Washington’s Elite

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Prosecutors revealed how lawyers, lobbyists and others braved slippery ethical paths for a big payday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NEvmwN via Timothy Sumer

Hotels Have Piled On the Brands. In a Downturn, That Could Be a Problem.

A Former Trump Hotel Partner Is Charged With Felony Theft

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A Mississippi hotelier who previously collaborated with the Trump Organization is accused of stealing luggage from an airport. He told the police he did it “for the thrill.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/324rYiA via Timothy Sumer

These Caterpillars Can ‘See’ Colors With Their Skin

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Peppered-moth caterpillars can change their hue to match their surroundings without looking, a study has found. But how they do it remains a mystery. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2HpPq1G via Timothy Sumer

Newark Water Crisis: Racing to Replace Lead Pipes in Under 3 Years

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Newark Races to Fix Lead Water Pipes in Under 3 Years, Rather Than 10 from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/33VQFQ9 via Timothy Sumer

Your Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Spiked. Now What?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Long-ago miscalculations by insurers have led to policyholders’ facing steep premium increases. But there are ways to keep costs down. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2L3J09z via Timothy Sumer

How to Tell if That Peach Is Ripe? Ask Southern California’s ‘Produce Hunter’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Taste, never pinch, and don’t fall for a pretty red blush: Sound advice from the expert who steers chefs to the best at farmers’ markets. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Hpotvm via Timothy Sumer

Sean Duffy of Wisconsin, a Tea Party Favorite, to Leave Congress

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Citing health complications of a baby his wife is expecting in October, Mr. Duffy is the latest Republican to announce a departure from the House. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30CWdgi via Timothy Sumer

At G7 Summit, Trump Pivots Again on Trade War, Saying China Wants a Deal

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president told reporters that Chinese officials had reached out by telephone, but Beijing did not immediately confirm any calls. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZkgQ42 via Timothy Sumer

Ex-White House Aide Rob Porter Is Subpoenaed in House Impeachment Inquiry

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Porter was a key witness to President Trump’s efforts to thwart the Russia investigation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zpk8lX via Timothy Sumer

Prosecutors Near Decision on Whether to Indict Andrew McCabe

Political News by Timothy Sumer - An indictment of a top former F.B.I. official would be extremely rare, and it would be almost certain to draw praise from President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Nx8xe9 via Timothy Sumer

Sanders Picks Up Union Endorsement

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Vermont senator won the support of the United Electrical workers, a group that has long supported him, as Democratic candidates continue to seek backing from labor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MFPIpA via Timothy Sumer

Inside North Carolina’s Big Effort to Transform Health Care

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The state and its top insurer are pushing to pay health care providers based on whether they keep people healthy, not for each service they provide. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MCeJ56 via Timothy Sumer

Trump Suggests His Miami Resort as ‘Great Place’ for Next G7 Meeting

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Using one of his properties for the 2020 gathering would be the highest-profile example of Mr. Trump’s willingness to to mingle his business and presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZoZemZ via Timothy Sumer

Deformed Skulls Mark a Historic Migration Into Europe

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Human remains found in Croatia with signs of artificial cranial deformation provide the earliest genetic evidence of the presence of people from East Asia in Europe. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2znYCzu via Timothy Sumer

Why Doctors Still Offer Treatments That May Not Help

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Evidence-based medicine has made progress since doctors’ infamous bloodletting of George Washington, but less than you might think. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2znWZli via Timothy Sumer

Do Plants Have Something to Say?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - One scientist is definitely listening. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Zi265R via Timothy Sumer

How Elizabeth Warren Is Courting the Democratic Establishment

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With phone calls, texts and handwritten notes, the Massachusetts senator is continuing an unusually determined outreach effort to show party officials she is aligned with them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZnGfVX via Timothy Sumer

A Lobbyist Gave $900,000 in Donations. Whose Money Is It?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A lobbyist for a powerful hospital group has been New York’s most reliable donor, raising questions of whether his employer directs the contributions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U2o9aZ via Timothy Sumer

Dorm to Table: College Start-Ups Take Aim at Food Industry

Business News by Timothy Sumer - College entrepreneurs who focus on food products face their own set of challenges, including waste and food safety regulations, experts say. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PdRxfB via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Trump-Allied Operatives Target Journalists

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A loose network of conservatives says it has dossiers of problematic social media posts by hundreds of journalists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2U8zZjJ via Timothy Sumer

The $6 Million Drug Claim

Science News by Timothy Sumer - New treatments for rare diseases are changing the lives of patients, but the price can reach millions of dollars for a single person. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2PdHasc via Timothy Sumer

Asian Stocks Drop as the U.S.-China Trade War Worsens

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A weekend of threats between Washington and Beijing offered little sign that the economic conflict roiling markets will come to an end anytime soon. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Lbtetd via Timothy Sumer

The $6 Million Drug Claim

Business News by Timothy Sumer - New treatments for rare diseases are changing the lives of patients, but the price can reach millions of dollars for a single person. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PdHasc via Timothy Sumer

Rule 1 at the G7 Meeting? Don’t Get You-Know-Who Mad

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Determined not to rouse President Trump’s well-known temper, Group of 7 leaders registered their policy differences in the most flattering of tones. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zn1We8 via Timothy Sumer

Billy Bush Is Ready for a Return to TV. Will Viewers Welcome Him Back?

Business Groups Warn of Consequences as Trump’s Trade War Spirals

Business News by Timothy Sumer - After the latest escalation, a wide array of business leaders raised the alarm on the likely costs for workers and consumers. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Zqj3dC via Timothy Sumer

Never Mind Brexit. Peppa Pig and British Pubs Are Attracting Buyers.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As the British economy contracts, overseas businesses and investors are still looking to make deals. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Lims5l via Timothy Sumer

S&P, Dow and Nasdaq Slide After China Tariff Threat and Trump Twitter Response

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Stocks fell to a fourth-straight weekly loss after Beijing vowed new tariffs on the U.S. and President Trump demanded that companies leave China. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KQDmJ4 via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Signature New York Hotel and the Art of the Compromise

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Facing demands to change the name of the Trump International Hotel and Tower, the president’s business is considering signage that would elevate its Central Park West address. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZgSuIz via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Signature New York Hotel and the Art of the Compromise

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Facing demands to change the name of the Trump International Hotel and Tower, the president’s business is considering signage that would elevate its Central Park West address. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZgSuIz via Timothy Sumer

Trump Faces a Stubborn Opponent in Fed’s Economic Experts

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As the president attacks the Federal Reserve, policymakers are looking the other way — and closing ranks around the Fed chair, Jerome H. Powell. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NvDq2L via Timothy Sumer

Iranian Official Makes Surprise Appearance on Sidelines of G7 Summit

Political News by Timothy Sumer - At the invitation of France, Iran’s foreign minister flew to Biarritz and met with European officials. But he had no plans to sit down with American officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MBY2qn via Timothy Sumer

Trump Allies Target Journalists Over Coverage Deemed Hostile to White House

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A loose network of conservatives says it has dossiers of offensive social media posts and other problematic public statements by hundreds of journalists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZgKuHy via Timothy Sumer

‘Angel Has Fallen’ Bumps ‘Good Boys’ From Its Box-Office Lead

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The third installment of Gerard Butler’s “Fallen” action series brought in about $21.3 million in its opening weekend. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2L5sUwl via Timothy Sumer

British Airways Cancels Scores of Flights, Some by Mistake

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Customers vented their fury after the airline said their flights would be canceled because of a looming strike, then backtracked. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZcfrN4 via Timothy Sumer

Johnson Walks Tightrope at G7, as Trump Pledges ‘Very Big Trade Deal’ for U.K.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Prime Minister Boris Johnson responded cautiously, saying that reaching a trade agreement “may take some time” and would require compromises from Washington. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33WRrwa via Timothy Sumer

Johnson Walks Tightrope at G7, as Trump Pledges ‘Very Big Trade Deal’ for U.K.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Prime Minister Boris Johnson responded cautiously, saying that reaching a trade agreement “may take some time” and would require compromises from Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33WRrwa via Timothy Sumer

Nissan Got Rid of Carlos Ghosn. The Way It Did So May Prove Costly.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Japanese carmaker’s public accounting of its internal problems could provide a handy road map for lawyers seeking payback for investor losses. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PcMbRN via Timothy Sumer

Joe Walsh Confirms He Will Challenge Trump for Republican Nomination

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Calling Mr. Trump ‘completely unfit,’ Mr. Walsh, a conservative radio host, will adopt a television-centric strategy to try to rattle a media-obsessed president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2zms5d8 via Timothy Sumer

The Week in Business: Recession Fears Meet a Farce Over … Greenland?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KRWer7 via Timothy Sumer

Iceland’s Purple Planes Are Grounded, and With Them, Its Economy

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The collapse of WOW Air, the discount airline, has damaged the country’s tourism industry, which had lifted it from the wreckage of the 2008 financial crisis. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KSxZJw via Timothy Sumer

The Education of Elizabeth Warren

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former law professor’s path to presidential contender began in Texas bankruptcy courts, where she witnessed desperate families, similar to her own. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L5F5t6 via Timothy Sumer

Trump Aides Slam French for Focusing on ‘Niche Issues’ at G7

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The orchestrated message underscored the deep rift between President Trump and his counterparts. But Mr. Trump, who tweeted about New York subways, was also focused elsewhere. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zt1c5M via Timothy Sumer

Trade Turmoil Gives Democrats an Opening to Hit Trump on Economy

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democratic candidates have taken a calibrated approach to talking about the economy, but the trade war with China provides a potent new line of attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L6gx2Z via Timothy Sumer

Trump Told U.S. Business to Leave China. This is Why They Can’t.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The country offers irresistible convenience and a huge domestic market. Still, slowly but surely, some companies are cutting ties. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Zl9yxj via Timothy Sumer

Glasgow University Pledges Millions for ‘Reparative Justice’ for Slavery Ties

Business News by Timothy Sumer - One of Britain’s oldest universities has acknowledged its historical links to the slave trade and has pledged to raise £20 million for research. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2U5arnB via Timothy Sumer

Democratic Field Shrinks to 21: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Jay Inslee and Seth Moulton are out, John Hickenlooper is in (a Senate race), and new plans for labor and the environment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZpSBNh via Timothy Sumer

Trump Asserts He Can Force U.S. Companies to Leave China

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The president cited a national security law from 1977 that has never before been used to cut economic ties with a trading partner. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2L5Ux8p via Timothy Sumer

Trump Asserts He Can Force U.S. Companies to Leave China

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president cited a national security law from 1977 that has never before been used to cut economic ties with a trading partner. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L5Ux8p via Timothy Sumer

Babies Can Be Raised Vegan With Proper Guidance, Experts Say

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A judge in Australia said a couple had left their baby “severely malnourished” on a strict vegan diet. The case stirred debate about raising the very young solely on plant-based foods. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2HpJZ2V via Timothy Sumer

One Crazy Day Showed How Political Chaos Threatens the World Economy

Business News by Timothy Sumer - An escalating trade war and unpredictable policy shifts. Also, tweets. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KQShDc via Timothy Sumer

Democratic Field Shrinks to 21: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Jay Inslee and Seth Moulton are out, John Hickenlooper is in (the race for Senate), and new plans for labor and the environment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NsQG8k via Timothy Sumer

One Crazy Day Showed How Political Chaos Threatens the World Economy

Business News by Timothy Sumer - An escalating trade war and unpredictable policy shifts. Also, tweets. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZomjSL via Timothy Sumer

A Gyrating Economy, and Trump’s Volatile Approach to It, Raise Alarms

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Trump’s wild pronouncements on Friday renewed questions about his stewardship of the world’s largest economy even as he escalated a trade war with China before heading to France for the G7 summit. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KRwMC1 via Timothy Sumer

China to Raise Tariffs on $75 Billion in U.S. Goods

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Beijing’s plan to retaliate against President Trump’s tariffs suggests that neither side in the trade war is prepared to back down. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31VPe2a via Timothy Sumer

American Jailed in Moscow on Spy Charges Says Guards Injured Him

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Paul N. Whelan, a former Marine held for eight months on charges he denies, said he was in “great pain” and compared his treatment to the Salem witch trials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P73e7J via Timothy Sumer

As Hong Kong Firms Fall in Line Over Protests, Some Workers Push Back

Business News by Timothy Sumer - China is putting pressure on businesses to denounce the demonstrations. “They are trying to silence everyone,” an accountant said. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2U0B90z via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Could This Weekend Bring Relief to the Global Economy?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Central bankers are looking to political leaders to help keep the world’s prosperity going. They might be waiting awhile. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NqfsFX via Timothy Sumer

Life-Changing Drugs Almost Nobody Can Afford

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A New TV Show from The New York Times on FX and Hulu from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33TMPXC via Timothy Sumer

Desegregating N.Y. Schools Was His Top Priority. What Happened?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Entrenched inequality, attacks by conservatives, student protests: Richard A. Carranza’s first year as schools chancellor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33UNDLZ via Timothy Sumer

Life-Changing Drugs Almost Nobody Can Afford

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A New TV Show from The New York Times on FX and Hulu from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33TMPXC via Timothy Sumer

Snapchat’s Disappearing Act Leaves Venice Beach Searching for Its Future

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Snap changed social media — and Venice, Calif. — for good. What’s next? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Z9hf9z via Timothy Sumer

The Cursed Legacy of the Most Expensive Plot of Land in Los Angeles

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Did someone really walk into an auction and buy the priciest piece of real estate in California for $100,000? Well, yes and no. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2TVAbmo via Timothy Sumer

How Politics Constrain the Federal Reserve and Other Economists

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Top economists will meet in Jackson, Wyo., this week for a meeting sponsored by the Kansas City Fed. But politicians gathering in France hold the real keys to the economic future. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33Mkp1L via Timothy Sumer

Trump Acclaims Economy, but Voters Are Anxious Amid Recession Talk

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Polling suggests that worries about the health of the economic expansion cross party lines. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HygcFx via Timothy Sumer

Life-Changing Drugs Almost Nobody Can Afford

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A New TV Show from The New York Times on FX and Hulu from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/33TMPXC via Timothy Sumer

Marriott and Hilton Sued Over ‘Resort Fees,’ Long a Bane for Travelers

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The attorneys general of Washington, D.C., and Nebraska accused the hotel chains of deceiving travelers by failing to include the fees in their published room rates. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NBIClR via Timothy Sumer

Apple’s Watch Is Smarter, but My Casio Keeps Getting the Job Done

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Casio’s basic watches have barely changed in decades, a rare achievement as planned obsolescence is elevated to a corporate art form, our columnist says. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZbQZLz via Timothy Sumer

Economic Antidote for a Shrinking America: Immigrants

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Restaurants, farms and other employers say they need more foreign workers. And economic growth may depend on it, given lower birthrates. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MuVryn via Timothy Sumer

Hiring Is Very Hard for Restaurants These Days. Now They May Have to Fire.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Amid a severe labor shortage and a renewed U.S. crackdown on undocumented immigrants, owners are facing a choice: fire workers or risk prosecution. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P5hNbJ via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Biden’s Enthusiasm Challenge

Political News by Timothy Sumer - There are signs of a disconnect between support for Joe Biden in polls and excitement for his campaign on the ground in Iowa. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZmMi0J via Timothy Sumer

VMware Announces 2 Deals to Bulk Up Its Cloud Offerings

Business News by Timothy Sumer - VMware bought Pivotal Software in a $2.7 billion deal and Carbon Black for about $2 billion in cash. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NwIvYm via Timothy Sumer

Electoral College Members Can Defy Voters’ Wishes, Court Rules

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A federal appeals court declared that members of the Electoral College could choose whomever they wanted regardless of a state’s popular vote winner. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZbuKpe via Timothy Sumer

Alibaba Postpones Hong Kong Listing as Protests Roil Markets

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Chinese e-commerce giant delayed plans to sell potentially billions of dollars worth of shares in the market, which has fallen as tensions have worsened. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P7EQD1 via Timothy Sumer

Jeffrey Epstein Donations to M.I.T. Will Be Focus of University Inquiry

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In an initial tally, the school says it accepted approximately $800,000 from the disgraced financier over a 20-year period. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KNewd3 via Timothy Sumer

To Promote Inclusivity, Stay Away from Personality Assessments

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Do personality tests like the Myers-Briggs help managers learn their team’s working styles, or just encourage them to hire and promote people like them? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NpFSb2 via Timothy Sumer

Trump Administration Drops Proposal to Cut Foreign Aid After Intense Debate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and top lawmakers had objected to the idea of withdrawing money already allocated for overseas aid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31Tidn6 via Timothy Sumer

Piled Up in Huge Lots, Volkswagen’s Reworked Diesels Trickle to Buyers

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Nearly three years after VW started its buyback program, it says it has 100,000 left to sell. Dealers say demand is surprisingly strong. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33NQHt6 via Timothy Sumer

Stock Market Rallies, Showing Resilience of Consumers

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Shares of Target and Lowe’s surged after strong earnings results, the latest companies to surpass the downbeat expectations of analysts. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NpIMMH via Timothy Sumer

Why Markets Are Not Panicking About Italy (Yet)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Uncertainty is a familiar part of Italian politics, and investors are already looking at what a new government could bring. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NmkWBz via Timothy Sumer

Elizabeth Warren Wants Wells Fargo to Explain Fees on Closed Accounts

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The senator from Massachusetts wrote to the bank, asking for information on its account closure practices and overdraft fees as described in a New York Times article. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33Sn0r4 via Timothy Sumer

Economic Anxiety Among Voters Is a Sign of Vulnerability for Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Polling suggests that worries about the health of the economic expansion cross party lines. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HygcFx via Timothy Sumer

Stephanie Grisham’s Turbulent Ascent to a Top White House Role

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The new press secretary and communications director is more behind-the-scenes facilitator than public face of the administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2L4BlHZ via Timothy Sumer

Economic Antidote for a Shrinking America: Immigrants

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Restaurants, farms and other employers say they need more foreign workers. And economic growth may depend on it, given lower birthrates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MuVryn via Timothy Sumer

Inside India’s Messy Electric Vehicle Revolution

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A million electric rickshaws sprang up out of nowhere and are now being used by 60 million people a day. The government and vehicle makers are struggling to catch up. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Z83zf9 via Timothy Sumer

Aparna Nancherla’s Comedy Diary: ‘Inspiration Is Like the Urge to Pee’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - ‘If you don’t attend to it,’ the stand-up comic explains, ‘you will regret it.’ from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31ZcZ9p via Timothy Sumer

Economic Anxiety Among Voters Is a Sign of Vulnerability for Trump

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Polling suggests that worries about the health of the economic expansion cross party lines. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HygcFx via Timothy Sumer

Economic Antidote for a Shrinking America: Immigrants

Many Are Abandoning Facebook. These People Have the Opposite Problem.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Kicked off the platform, some users are trying — really, really hard — to find a human employee to let them back on. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZlZ5wo via Timothy Sumer

Economic Anxiety Among Voters Is a Sign of Vulnerability for Trump

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Polling suggests that worries about the health of the economic expansion cross party lines. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HygcFx via Timothy Sumer

Popular ‘Crime Junkie’ Podcast Removes Episodes After Plagiarism Accusation

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The show announced that it removed “several” episodes because of sourcing concerns after a journalist and others accused the hosts of using their work without credit. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2L4klSx via Timothy Sumer

Aparna Nancherla’s Comedy Diary: ‘Inspiration Is Like the Urge to Pee’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - ‘If you don’t attend to it,’ the stand-up comic explains, ‘you will regret it.’ from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31ZcZ9p via Timothy Sumer

Many Are Abandoning Facebook. These People Have the Opposite Problem.

Economic Antidote for a Shrinking America: Immigrants

On Politics: Migrant Families Could Face Indefinite Detention

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Trump administration wants to hold migrant families caught crossing the border for as long as it takes to decide their cases. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31UngE0 via Timothy Sumer

Jay Inslee Ends Campaign for President

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Inslee, the governor of Washington, focused his campaign on climate change. But he struggled to find much support in the polls. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z7lqmr via Timothy Sumer

A Former Congressman and Tea Party Republican Considers a Challenge to Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Joe Walsh, now a conservative radio show host, is expected to announce a primary challenge to Mr. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TWYXCK via Timothy Sumer

Jews as ‘Disloyal’: The Long, Toxic Back Story

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump’s comment this week that Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal echoes an anti-Semitic trope that has persisted for centuries. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30qwA1W via Timothy Sumer

Democrats’ Next Debate Is One Poll Away From Being Split Over Two Nights (Again)

Political News by Timothy Sumer - If more than 10 candidates qualify for the September debate in Houston, it will be spread across two nights. Tom Steyer is very close to being the 11th. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZijpD7 via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Waffling on Gun Control Confuses Legislative Picture

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, is caught between some members of his party opposing gun legislation and others working with Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TTpGQl via Timothy Sumer

Deficit Will Reach $1 Trillion Next Year, Budget Office Predicts

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Growing forecasts for the federal debt come as President Trump is mulling new initiatives that would widen the deficit even further. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zb1SNZ via Timothy Sumer

Deficit Will Reach $1 Trillion Next Year, Budget Office Predicts

Trump Administration Rule Would Allow Immigrant Families to Be Held Indefinitely

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The administration wants to send migrant families caught crossing the border illegally to a family detention center for as long as it takes for their cases to be decided. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mu96Wp via Timothy Sumer

Elizabeth Warren Wants Wells Fargo to Explain Fees on Closed Accounts

Is My Millennial Co-Worker a Narcissist, or Am I a Jealous Jerk?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - What looks like shameless brand-building is, in fact, a necessary part of surviving in a precarious job market. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Zdn45b via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Trump Admitted to Exploring Tax Cuts. Here’s Why.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - He says that the U.S. economy remains “incredible,” but surely sees warning signs in many of his favored economic indicators. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30nlCuf via Timothy Sumer

How Should Big Tech Be Reined In? Here Are 4 Prominent Ideas

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Some critics of the industry want to see the businesses broken up. Others would like to strengthen regulation of Silicon Valley. And there are shades of gray. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33JBBos via Timothy Sumer

Banks Want Efficiency. Critics Warn of Backsliding.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Federal Reserve is streamlining postcrisis bank regulation. The end result could be lower capital requirements for the biggest banks. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Zc8Dy9 via Timothy Sumer

Hi, Alexa. How Do I Stop You From Listening In On Me?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Humans help train artificial intelligence, so someone may be listening to what you tell Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa. Here’s what to do if you have a problem with that. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MtXBye via Timothy Sumer

The Big Business of Scavenging in Postindustrial America

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The U.S. produces more garbage than any other nation in the world per capita. Here’s how scrappers are turning that waste into a $32 billion business. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33RWTR5 via Timothy Sumer

How Medicine Became the Stealth Family-Friendly Profession

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Female doctors are more likely than other professionals to have children and keep working. The reasons offer lessons for other jobs. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KWFNbN via Timothy Sumer

Netflix and Big Theater Chains Haggle Over Release of Scorsese’s ‘Irishman’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Will “The Irishman,” a mob-world epic starring Robert De Niro, come to a theater near you? After months of talks, there is still no resolution. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2TUnDf8 via Timothy Sumer

Putting a Positive Spin on Oil Exploration in the Arctic Refuge

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Trump administration pressed scientists for quick findings, dismissed bad news and revised a report in its push for lease sales, records show. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P2SpDF via Timothy Sumer

Where Did North West Learn How to Sew? At Camp, of Course.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In Hollywood, there’s a glamorous extracurricular program for fashion-savvy kids as young as 6. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33MpO90 via Timothy Sumer

The Collective Memory of American Shoppers

Business News by Timothy Sumer - On Facebook and Reddit, retail-focused groups remember the heyday of malls and share stories of shuttered department stores. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2TORXHW via Timothy Sumer

Putting a Positive Spin on Oil Exploration in the Arctic Refuge

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Trump administration pressed scientists for quick findings, dismissed bad news and revised a report in its push for lease sales, records show. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P2SpDF via Timothy Sumer

How Many Triangles Are There? Here’s How to Solve the Puzzle

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Counting will get you nowhere. Try a little combinatorics instead. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/33KQ4R2 via Timothy Sumer

In Denmark, Bewilderment and Anger Over Trump’s Interest in Greenland

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The cancellation was a rare snub for Denmark’s head of state, and disbelief and condemnation echoed through the political landscape. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z7V8QE via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Trump Returns to N.R.A.’s Side

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Gun rights advocates have waged an aggressive campaign to dissuade the president from enacting gun control measures. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31RLa2P via Timothy Sumer

President Trump Cancels Trip to Denmark After Greenland Spat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president said on Twitter that he was reacting to the Danish prime minister’s rejection of his interest in buying Greenland from Denmark. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2z96PaF via Timothy Sumer

Trump Accuses Jewish Democrats of ‘Great Disloyalty’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s echo of a longstanding anti-Semitic smear drew condemnation from diplomats and analysts across the political spectrum. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZhGRjJ via Timothy Sumer

A Call With the President Gets the N.R.A. Results

Political News by Timothy Sumer - After talking with Wayne LaPierre, the group’s chief executive, President Trump repeats many of its longtime positions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Mv1zqq via Timothy Sumer

Trump Says Russia Should Be Readmitted Into G7

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump issued his latest call for ending Moscow’s international pariah status, but the idea is likely to earn a cool reception at the annual Group of 7 summit starting this weekend. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Zah9Oj via Timothy Sumer

Facebook’s New Tool Lets You See Which Apps and Websites Tracked You

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The tool is a response to criticism that Facebook has faced over how it safeguards its users’ privacy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Nhiqg1 via Timothy Sumer

Julián Castro Qualifies for the Next Democratic Debate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Castro, the former housing secretary, is the 10th presidential candidate to earn a spot onstage in Houston in September. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KSedMY via Timothy Sumer

Restaurant Associates Hires Some Big Names: Colicchio, Andrés, Ansel

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The managing company is teaming up with high-profile chefs, seeking to recapture the luster of the days when it ran major restaurants. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30u7BLv via Timothy Sumer

China’s Soft-Power Fail: Condemning Hong Kong’s Protests

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Beijing wants greater sway over global public opinion. Instead, its propaganda outlets make Chinese leaders look like bullies. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33JkW4o via Timothy Sumer

How Opportunity Zones and Co-Working Spaces Joined Forces

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The combination of opportunity zones and shared office space is creating incubators of start-ups and investors in underserved markets. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2zbMWzy via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: C.E.O.s Look Beyond Their Shareholders

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Business Roundtable said companies should also invest in their employees, protect the environment and deal fairly with suppliers — a sign that shareholder democracy hasn’t worked. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Z64E6X via Timothy Sumer

In New Facebook Effort, Humans Will Help Curate Your News Stories

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A news section inside Facebook’s mobile app will be run by journalists and not just algorithms, the company said. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZkcWaw via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Rollback of Auto Pollution Rules Shows Signs of Disarray

Political News by Timothy Sumer - from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30uZdLm via Timothy Sumer

It’s Not Always Excellent to Be Jamie Oliver

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Twenty years after he vaulted to fame, the brash British chef, TV star and cookbook author has lost his restaurant empire — but not his taste for hard work. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P0Y25h via Timothy Sumer

Ransomware Attack Hits 23 Texas Towns, Authorities Say

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The state declined to say which towns were affected by the coordinated cyberattack. But one expert said it could signal more such attacks in the future. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30hsLwd via Timothy Sumer

Banks Want Efficiency. Critics Warn of Backsliding.

Who’s to Blame When Algorithms Discriminate?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A proposed rule from HUD would make it harder to hold people accountable for subtler forms of discrimination. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Z67PM3 via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Rollback of Auto Pollution Rules Shows Signs of Disarray

Science News by Timothy Sumer - from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/30uZdLm via Timothy Sumer

Job Training Can Change Lives. See How San Antonio Does It.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A program with an intensive approach offers a rare success story in producing lasting wage gains. Its guiding principle: “We will not let them fail.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30homcn via Timothy Sumer

How Shareholder Democracy Failed the People

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Shareholder democracy seemed like a good idea at the time. What we got was shareholder supremacy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P3ChSr via Timothy Sumer

An Archaeological Puzzle on the Danube

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Unique sculptures date from the historical moment when two peoples and two cultures met on the banks of a section of the river, now known as the Iron Gates. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2zbL21P via Timothy Sumer

Butterflies and the Salt of the Earth

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The insects love mud puddles. Here’s why. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2ZnYOxm via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Trump Prepares for Economic Trouble

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump’s advisers are looking at ways to lift the economy if it continues to weaken. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30hYWvb via Timothy Sumer

Trump Has Right to End DACA, Justice Dept. Tells Supreme Court

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The government’s brief in the case, about the fate of the program that shields the young immigrants known as Dreamers, is the first salvo in a legal test of the president’s immigration agenda. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZheMFc via Timothy Sumer

Jill Biden, Stressing Trump Matchup, Makes a Blunt Case for Her Husband

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “You may like another candidate better, but you have to look at who is going to win,” she said, while campaigning for Joe Biden in New Hampshire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P5syLs via Timothy Sumer

After Lobbying by Gun Rights Advocates, Trump Sounds a Familiar Retreat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s resolve to take significant action appears to have softened, and he has reverted to reiterating conservative positions on guns. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P0pnob via Timothy Sumer

Facebook and Twitter Say China Is Spreading Disinformation in Hong Kong

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The social media companies removed accounts and said they were sowing divisive messages about the Hong Kong protests. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NgLVhP via Timothy Sumer

Racketeering Lawsuit Against McKinsey Is Dismissed

Business News by Timothy Sumer - It was the firm’s most notable victory in its fight with Jay Alix, who has accused McKinsey of repeatedly defrauding the bankruptcy courts. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Mqo2ow via Timothy Sumer

Planned Parenthood May Withdraw From Title X Funding

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Facing a federal rule that restricts referrals for abortion, the organization will decide whether to reject government funding for family planning for low-income women. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31Mm3hT via Timothy Sumer

A Push to Let the U.S. Charge Foreign Officials for Bribery

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A new bill in Congress seeks to expand a prohibition that covers Americans who pay bribes but not the foreigners who accept them. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33ML5iH via Timothy Sumer

Tech and Financial Stocks Help Drive U.S. Stocks Higher

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Stocks marched broadly higher on Wall Street in early trading Monday, building on solid gains for the market after a rally late last week. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31Ov1Ly via Timothy Sumer

How to Survive a Hurricane as a Spider: Be Aggressive

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A new study suggests that spider colonies with more aggressive females are more likely to survive after a hurricane passes through. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/30i0fKT via Timothy Sumer

Elizabeth Warren to Appear at Native American Forum

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The forum in Iowa will give her a chance to showcase her policy plans intended to help Native communities — and perhaps address the lingering controversy over her past claims of ancestry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KPN0uk via Timothy Sumer

Closing of Pacific Standard and Topic Shows Perils of Depending on a Rich Patron

Business News by Timothy Sumer - With the loss of the two award-winning publications, digital media got a little less brainy in the summer of ’19. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KTfRxH via Timothy Sumer

A Year of Stock Market Fury, Signifying Nearly Nothing

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Despite wild swings stemming from the trade war, gains over the last 12 months have been tiny. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YXeRCR via Timothy Sumer

How the Recession of 2020 Could Happen

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The freeze-up in business confidence, caused in part by the trade war, could wind up affecting consumer confidence. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33HPLX1 via Timothy Sumer

A.I. Is Learning From Humans. Many Humans.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Artificial intelligence is being taught by thousands of office workers around the world. It is not exactly futuristic work. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZgXjkw via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Companies Get More Time to Stop Working With Huawei

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A 90-day extension is intended to give rural telecommunications time to wean themselves off the Chinese company, which supplies parts and equipment. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2TJzoot via Timothy Sumer

Shareholder Value Is No Longer Everything, Top C.E.O.s Say

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Chief executives from the Business Roundtable, including the leaders of Apple and JPMorgan, argued that companies must invest in employees and deliver value to customers. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33IvdOn via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Companies Get More Time to Stop Working With Huawei

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A 90-day extension is intended to give rural telecommunications time to wean themselves off the Chinese company, which supplies parts and equipment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2TJzoot via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Companies Get More Time to Stop Working With Huawei

To Power A.I., Start-Up Creates a Giant Computer Chip

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The chip could improve how quickly artificial intelligence systems can learn tasks. But its complexity and size (as big as a plate) could be a challenge. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2z5wEIu via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: How a Recession Could Hit This Year

Business News by Timothy Sumer - It’s by no means certain, but a certain chain of events could easily lead to a downturn in the U.S. economy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HdKjBP via Timothy Sumer

G.E. Is Accused of Major Fraud, and Stocks Take a Beating

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Plus, WeWork takes steps to go public, and investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein case continue. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZdIQpe via Timothy Sumer

Paging Big Brother: In Amazon’s Bookstore, Orwell Gets a Rewrite

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As fake and illegitimate texts proliferate online, books are becoming a form of misinformation. The author of “1984” would not be surprised. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KRgYOw via Timothy Sumer

How Job Retraining Can Yield Lasting Wage Gains (It Isn’t Cheap)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A San Antonio program offers a rare American success story in helping workers attain better lives. Its guiding principle: “We will not let them fail.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30homcn via Timothy Sumer

She Studies Sea Snakes by the Seafloor

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Sea snakes are the most diverse group of marine reptiles in the world, but they are poorly understood and threatened by development. Blanche D’Anastasi is among the scientists working to save them. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2P2KXIw via Timothy Sumer

‘I Can Still Smell Him’: For 4 Legislators, This Law Is Personal

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Sexually abused as children, four Albany lawmakers told their stories to raise awareness about the Child Victims Act. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33IbKxf via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Trump’s Economic Conspiracy

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As the economy shows ominous signs, the president has started to blame outside forces conspiring against him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31MxVAr via Timothy Sumer

A Nun, a Doctor and a Lawyer — and Deep Regret Over the Nation’s Handling of Opioids

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In an Appalachian town, an unlikely group of activists recognized the early stages of the deadly drug epidemic, and fought in vain to stem its rise. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Z7zrjb via Timothy Sumer

In Economic Warning Signals, Trump Sees Signs of a Conspiracy

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president has accused his own Federal Reserve chair, other nations and the news media of working against him to derail the economy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KTHWVS via Timothy Sumer

No Pre-Reading, No Rehearsing: How ‘The Weekly’ Kept Its Recreation of Historic Opioid Testimony Authentic

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Times TV show’s producer/director shares the challenges and rewards of bringing to life witness testimony against Purdue Pharma in a way that stayed true to our journalistic principles. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33HWPDm via Timothy Sumer

Julián Castro’s Obama Moment

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He was given a star-making speaking slot at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. He’s still trying to make it pay dividends. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30ivB46 via Timothy Sumer

Warren Buffett Is Buying Bank Stocks. Why Aren’t Others?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Growth is slowing, worries of a recession are rising and the Fed just cut interest rates. Wall Street analysts expect lower rates to crimp banks’ profitability. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KJgkUF via Timothy Sumer

Liane Russell, Who Studied Radiation’s Effects on Embryos, Dies at 95

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Her findings led to cautions against X-rays for pregnant women. She also discovered that the presence of the Y chromosome meant a mammalian embryo was male. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2ZdUZX6 via Timothy Sumer

Give Your Teenager a Credit Card? Some Financial Experts Say Yes

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Parents should monitor spending and explain how to pay the bill on time. A financial planner says teenagers should get a card. “We live in a credit-driven society.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2z4HZIK via Timothy Sumer

Terrorists Turn to Bitcoin for Funding, and They’re Learning Fast

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The authorities have begun to raise alarms about a steady uptick in the number of militant groups using the hard-to-trace digital currency. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HcjVby via Timothy Sumer

Terrorists Turn to Bitcoin for Funding, and They’re Learning Fast

‘Good Boys’ Ends Hollywood’s Comedy Drought

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The R-rated movie about foul-mouthed 12-year-olds was No. 1 with about $21 million, the year’s largest opening total for an original comedy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P0beY4 via Timothy Sumer

As Politics Creep Into Philanthropy, Beneficiaries Come Under Fire

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Charitable organizations can find themselves targets of protests caused by the actions of their benefactors. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2KA7Z5k via Timothy Sumer

China Pressures Business Over Hong Kong. Workers Get Caught in the Middle.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Beijing wants global companies to back its power over the city, even as their workers join protests calling for greater say in the fate of their home. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HdfywJ via Timothy Sumer

G.E. Is Accused of Major Fraud, and Stocks Take a Beating

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Plus, WeWork takes steps to go public, and investigations into the Jeffrey Epstein case continue. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZdIQpe via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Pittsburgh Speech Was a Paying Gig for Audience

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Union workers were told attendance wasn’t mandatory, but if they didn’t come, they would lose some of their expected pay for the week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Hd954U via Timothy Sumer

How Stephen Miller Rode an Anti-Immigration Wave to the White House

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Behind Mr. Miller’s singular grip on the Trump anti-immigrant agenda are forces far bigger than his own hostility toward the foreign-born. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HpV7gr via Timothy Sumer

Cathay Pacific C.E.O.’s Resignation Shows China’s Looming Power Over Hong Kong Unrest

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The departure of the executive, Rupert Hogg, illustrates Beijing’s influence over global companies whose bottom lines depend upon access to the mainland. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/308olYn via Timothy Sumer

Closing of Pacific Standard and Topic Shows Perils of Depending on a Rich Patron

Trudeau, in Trouble in Much of Canada, Still Has Fans in Quebec

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The prime minister’s effort to help SNC-Lavalin, a Canadian company, has been well received in Quebec, where the business has its headquarters. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HcJtVO via Timothy Sumer

Germany Has Powered Europe’s Economy. What Happens When Its Engine Stalls?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The economic woes afflicting the region’s biggest economy will drag down the region, despite growth in countries like Greece, Portugal and Spain, analysts say. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Naiu1a via Timothy Sumer

The World Has a Diamond Glut. Why Is That a Problem?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mines are closing, and middlemen are being squeezed. But don’t expect bargains at the jewelry counter. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Z9dnk2 via Timothy Sumer

London Stock Exchange Delays Opening After Technical Problem

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The start of morning trading was pushed back one hour and 40 minutes as the stock exchange tried to determine the cause. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2N602GU via Timothy Sumer

Israel’s Alliance With Trump Creates New Tensions Among American Jews

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Religious leaders see President Trump’s influence over the Israeli prime minister becoming a wedge issue in the Jewish community. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2KEmntC via Timothy Sumer

A Year of Stock Market Fury, Signifying Nearly Nothing

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Despite wild swings stemming from the trade war, gains over the last 12 months have been tiny. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YXeRCR via Timothy Sumer

How the Recession of 2020 Could Happen

The Completely Reasonable Reason People Are Flying With Mini Horses

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The Department of Transportation’s declaration that miniature horses should be prioritized as service animals has raised many questions. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2KVI5rE via Timothy Sumer

‘The Last Ocean’ Considers Dementia in All Its Uncertainty

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Nicci Gerrard wrote about the disease after it struck her father, but her new book is “full of other people’s voices and stories as well as my own.” from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/33F0S35 via Timothy Sumer

In D.C., Trading Politics for a Paddle

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Potomac River offers a watery vantage point on the nation’s capital, with some rocky shoals. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZasKZp via Timothy Sumer

Hickenlooper Exits as O’Rourke Presses On: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - John Hickenlooper said he would give “serious thought” to a Senate run, Beto O’Rourke reset the focus of his campaign and Stacey Abrams laid out her 2020 plans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HbvBLv via Timothy Sumer