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Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The overhaul envisioned by a sibling company of Google has been lauded for its innovations. It’s also been called a “corporate surveillance state.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/34h32p6 via Timothy Sumer

Trump, Lifelong New Yorker, Declares Himself a Resident of Florida

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president filed a “declaration of domicile” last month saying that his property in Palm Beach will be his permanent residence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2N3oO9X via Timothy Sumer

Juul’s Meltdown Costs Tobacco Giant Altria $4.5 Billion

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Juul, the e-cigarette maker, is under intense scrutiny as vaping-related illnesses rise. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2N3Aslt via Timothy Sumer

The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: What to Watch Before the House Vote

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The House will vote on a resolution Thursday to guide the impeachment process as it heads into a more public phase. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/349DKcy via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: Say Hello to a New Auto Giant

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Fiat Chrysler and the parent company of Peugeot announced this morning that they have agreed to merge. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/338TLzu via Timothy Sumer

Collectors Flock to Japanese Cars

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Japanese-made cars are of growing interest to motor enthusiasts, especially among younger buyers drawn by their quality construction and nostalgic appeal. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BV2d9k via Timothy Sumer

Facebook’s Earnings and Revenue Jump, Topping Forecasts

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company’s financial performance is a regular bright spot for the social giant, which has been embroiled in scandals in recent years. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Wt7Sgd via Timothy Sumer

Economy Grew at 1.9% Rate in Quarter, Hit by Trade Fight and Global Weakness

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Consumer spending remained solid, but business investment declined. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NoRKIv via Timothy Sumer

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot Parent Are Expected to Merge

Business News by Timothy Sumer - With the auto industry under extraordinary pressure in the shift to electric and self-driving cars, joining forces may be the best path to survival. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BWEhCB via Timothy Sumer

In Virginia Suburbs, Republicans Sound a Lot Like Democrats

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The off-year state legislative elections next Tuesday will test whether Republicans can appeal to anti-Trump voters by running on issues that Democrats usually espouse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BWUA2d via Timothy Sumer

Americans Trust Local News. That Belief Is Being Exploited.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A growth in impostor local news that promotes ideological agendas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WuWOiP via Timothy Sumer

Lots of Job Hunting, but No Job, Despite Low Unemployment

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Even with the strongest labor market in half a century, getting work after losing a job can still be a challenge. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JBHcEK via Timothy Sumer

It Will Take More Than Lower Mortgage Rates for a Housing Rally

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Low rates don’t help much if you can’t get a loan or can’t afford a home. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31ViqWI via Timothy Sumer

Eden Rock, a St. Barts Favorite, Reopens Its Doors

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Two years after the resort was hit by Hurricane Irma, it’s welcoming tourists back. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2otFoX8 via Timothy Sumer

Fiat Chrysler and PSA, Maker of Peugeot, to Merge

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The two car companies announced a deal as the automotive industry faces increasing challenges. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PA1ouA via Timothy Sumer

Interior Department Grounds Chinese-Made Drones Amid Review

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The grounding is the latest precaution taken against Chinese drones being used in federal government work. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3202L8s via Timothy Sumer

Ford and U.A.W. in Tentative Contract Deal

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Days after a long strike at General Motors ended, Ford’s four-year contract is poised to go to a ratification vote. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2N4qctj via Timothy Sumer

Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - At least eight writers and editors resigned on the day after the firing of the interim editor in chief. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2qU5JhW via Timothy Sumer

Russia Tests New Disinformation Tactics in Africa to Expand Influence

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Facebook said it removed three Russian-backed influence networks aimed at African countries. The activity by the networks suggested Russia’s approach was evolving. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NqpxkM via Timothy Sumer

Lyft Focuses on Profitability as Cash-Burning Companies Lose Luster

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Lyft had said that it would lose record amounts of money, but it changed its tune as the sentiment toward prominent technology start-ups has soured. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/323dCyq via Timothy Sumer

Jho Low Will Give Up as Much as $900 Million in Assets in 1MDB Scandal

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The deal will not grant Mr. Low special treatment in the criminal case against him involving a looted Malaysian fund. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JAFqUJ via Timothy Sumer

Russia Tests New Disinformation Tactics in Africa to Expand Influence

The Clintons and Justice Ginsburg on Judicial Nominations, Then and Now

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Things have changed, they agreed, since President Bill Clinton’s 1993 nomination of the justice was approved by a vote of 96 to 3. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NwayFM via Timothy Sumer

Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - At least eight writers and editors resigned on the day after the firing of the interim editor in chief. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2qU5JhW via Timothy Sumer

Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Voting rights advocates described the removals as troubling, saying it was just the beginning of efforts to suppress the vote in battleground states. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NqGFGT via Timothy Sumer

Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Once the comings and goings are done, the number of U.S. forces in Syria is expected to reach about 900 — close to the 1,000 troops on the ground when President Trump ordered the withdrawal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/331M9OX via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: Fiat Chrysler’s Second Shot at a Merger

Business News by Timothy Sumer - This time the automaker is in talks to combine with Peugeot, just months after its attempts to join with Renault failed. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Wrre5x via Timothy Sumer

An H.I.V. Outbreak Puts Spotlight on Pakistan’s Health Care System

Science News by Timothy Sumer - After the reuse of syringes infected hundreds of children in a small city, health workers say the entire system needs to be revamped. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2PwCXhU via Timothy Sumer

Can PG&E Survive the California Wildfires?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Hedge funds, fire victims and public officials all have a stake in what becomes of the giant utility, now in bankruptcy. And Warren Buffett’s name is being invoked. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BWZMD2 via Timothy Sumer

Deadspin Editor Fired Amid Pushback Over ‘Stick to Sports’ Memo

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Deadspin, a sports news site, is the latest blog in the G/O Media universe involved in an escalating conflict with its new owner. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JwAGiQ via Timothy Sumer

A New Twist on Vancouver’s Skyline

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The look of the city, known for its ‘Vancouverism’ design, is changing as the real estate market adapts to the spread of luxury housing and a tech-fueled office boom. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MXNiBv via Timothy Sumer

Ready. Set. Write a Book.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The National Novel Writing Month event challenges people to crank out 50,000 words in 30 days. Here are the digital tools to help you make a go of it. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2psZlOe via Timothy Sumer

Rex Tillerson to Take the Stand in Exxon Climate Change Case

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The former Exxon chief executive Rex Tillerson is about to testify in the case that accuses the company of committing shareholder fraud over climate change. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2N0EBqm via Timothy Sumer

Rex Tillerson to Take the Stand in Exxon Climate Change Case

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former Exxon chief executive Rex Tillerson is about to testify in the case that accuses the company of committing shareholder fraud over climate change. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2N0EBqm via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Refugee Limits Add to the Hardships of the Congolese in Montana

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In the coming days, President Trump will finalize the lowest annual cap in the refugee program’s history. In Missoula, Congolese refugees are facing the repercussions. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Npyvic via Timothy Sumer

Biden Needs to Deliver His Message. Words Keep Getting in the Way.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Digressions. Mix-ups. Mistakes. Joseph R. Biden Jr. has a choppy speaking style that could undermine his message at a time when he needs to attract more voters and donors. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34eFxgi via Timothy Sumer

Former G.O.P. Lawmaker Pressed for Ambassador’s Ouster, Diplomat Will Say

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Robert Livingston, the former congressman turned lobbyist, repeatedly contacted a White House official to criticize Marie L. Yovanovitch. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NqUmFQ via Timothy Sumer

How Americans Split on Health Care: It’s a 3-Way Tie

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Despite the lack of consensus, a new survey finds that almost two-thirds of the public favors Democratic approaches. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3212XEq via Timothy Sumer

The Fed Is Expected to Cut Rates for a Third Time. Its Next Move Is a Mystery.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Fed is poised to lower interest rates for a third time since July. Investors will be watching for any hint at what comes next. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BVK0Zk via Timothy Sumer

Apple Enters Show Business With a Black-Carpet Premiere

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Apple TV Plus arrives Friday with “The Morning Show,” starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, as its flagship streaming program. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MZ4cjb via Timothy Sumer

Fiat Chrysler in Merger Talks With Peugeot

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Fiat Chrysler said it is in talks with the French automaker PSA Group “on a possible business combination.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BWEhCB via Timothy Sumer

They Sought a Brighter Future in Britain. Instead, Their Families Are Mourning Them.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - For the poor in Vietnam, human smuggling offers a chance at a better life. “If an electrical pole had legs, it would go too.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BT4aDd via Timothy Sumer

White House Finds Loophole in Search for Homeland Security Secretary

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Officials who lead agencies in the department and echo the president’s language on immigration were initially thought to be ineligible under a federal law. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JxYCm2 via Timothy Sumer

White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman, who heard President Trump’s July phone call with Ukraine’s president and was alarmed, testified that he tried and failed to add key details to the rough transcript. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pnjG7C via Timothy Sumer

Sony to Shut Down PlayStation Vue, a Cable Alternative

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Vue was started in early 2015 as a cheaper version of cable TV. It drew a slew of copycats, but customer growth slowed for many of these services as prices rose. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/34buWml via Timothy Sumer

Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Toyota’s support of the Trump administration in its fight with California over auto emissions shocked consumers in a state known for its environmental activism. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MVQduw via Timothy Sumer

House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It is the first time that a chamber of Congress has officially designated the 1915 slaughter of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2WpMrwx via Timothy Sumer

Murray Energy Is 8th Coal Company in a Year to Seek Bankruptcy

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company, led by a political ally of President Trump, is the latest casualty of a switch by utilities to natural gas and renewable energy sources. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PqskwK via Timothy Sumer

Strike Will Cost G.M. Nearly $3 Billion in 2019 Earnings, Company Says

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The bigger financial effect is expected to be reflected in the current quarter, as the walkout halted North American production for most of October. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2WrDN0O via Timothy Sumer

Boeing C.E.O. Faces Congress for First Time Since 737 Max Crashes

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Dennis A. Muilenburg will be grilled by the Senate commerce committee on Tuesday, and then the House transportation committee on Wednesday. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/36oA8FA via Timothy Sumer

What to Expect When Boeing’s C.E.O. Faces Congress Today

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Dennis Muilenburg will appear before Congress for the first time since the crashes of two 737 Max jets mired the company in crisis. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MUNxx7 via Timothy Sumer

Chinese Investment Pits Wall Street Against Washington

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Lawmakers and Trump officials want to stop federal employee retirement funds from flowing to Chinese companies. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/348Ba6q via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: What to Expect When Boeing’s C.E.O. Faces Congress Today

Australia Says Google Misled Consumers Over Location Tracking

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company did not disclose the need to disable two different Android settings to stop data collection, regulators said in a lawsuit. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PserOJ via Timothy Sumer

It’s a Big Week for Economic News, With Implications for the 2020 Race

Business News by Timothy Sumer - New data about the strengths and weaknesses of the economy could shape the discussion on the campaign trail. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JvZbMU via Timothy Sumer

Amazon Turns to More Free Grocery Delivery to Lift Food Sales

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company announced free two-hour food delivery for Prime members in about 20 major metropolitan areas. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BQHJPd via Timothy Sumer

Why the Economy Might Not Sway 2020 Voters

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Views of the economy are starkly split along partisan lines, and have barely budged as growth has slowed. That could make the economy matter less in 2020 than in past elections. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/349Pcow via Timothy Sumer

Boeing C.E.O. Faces Congress for First Time Since 737 Max Crashes

It’s a Big Week for Economic News, With Implications for the 2020 Race

‘OK Boomer’ Marks the End of Friendly Generational Relations

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Now it’s war: Gen Z has finally snapped over climate change and financial inequality. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BNB1JJ via Timothy Sumer

Why the Economy Might Not Sway 2020 Voters

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Views of the economy are starkly split along partisan lines, and have barely budged as growth has slowed. That could make the economy matter less in 2020 than in past elections. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/349Pcow via Timothy Sumer

Democrats Have the Most Racially Diverse Field Ever. The Top Tier Is All White.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Trailing in the money race, tripped up by their own missteps and perceived by some as less electable, nonwhite candidates find themselves well back of the leaders. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Wk8rJm via Timothy Sumer

Who Is Alexander Vindman? A Ukrainian Refugee Who Rose to the White House

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He fled Ukraine at age 3 and became a soldier, scholar and official at the White House. That’s where, he plans to tell impeachment investigators, he witnessed alarming behavior by President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PqqzQk via Timothy Sumer

It’s a Big Week for Economic News, With Implications for the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - New data about the strengths and weaknesses of the economy could shape the discussion on the campaign trail. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JvZbMU via Timothy Sumer

The Border Between Red and Blue America

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With suburbia now split in two parts, we needed a more precise method to distinguish them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36ceqV2 via Timothy Sumer

How the Trump Cabinet’s Bible Teacher Became a Shadow Diplomat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ralph Drollinger is on a mission to extend the influence he has in Washington around the world. Is he representing Jesus, the administration — or himself? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MW6Jef via Timothy Sumer

India Finally Lets Lawmakers Into Kashmir: Far-Right Europeans

Political News by Timothy Sumer - India’s own members of Parliament have been kept out of the locked-down region for months, as have journalists and an American senator. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36bxHGa via Timothy Sumer

New TB Vaccine Could Save Millions of Lives, Study Suggests

Science News by Timothy Sumer - There are 10 million new cases each year of tuberculosis, now the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. Even a partly effective vaccine could help turn the tide. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2q0apT0 via Timothy Sumer

Jeff Sessions Considers Run for His Old Alabama Senate Seat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former attorney general, who previously held the seat for 20 years, would seem to be a formidable candidate. But President Trump’s antipathy toward him could complicate the picture. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NlNF7Z via Timothy Sumer

Testing Cars That Help Drivers Steer Clear of Pedestrians

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As pedestrian deaths climb, collision-avoidance systems could reduce that toll, but new tests show significant differences in how well they work. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Nhn7Vs via Timothy Sumer

Army Officer on White House Staff Reported Concerns on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The top Ukraine expert at the White House will tell impeachment investigators he twice reported concerns about President Trump’s pressure tactics on Ukraine, acting out of a “sense of duty.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36bTcGR via Timothy Sumer

2 Photos of Tense White House Moments: Note the Differences

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Barack Obama watched from the Situation Room as commandos went after Osama bin Laden. Eight years later, President Trump watched a raid unfold against Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MS81Xw via Timothy Sumer

Searching for a Rectangular Sun Above the Arctic Circle

Science News by Timothy Sumer - As polar winter sets in during an expedition on a research vessel, a reporter hopes she’ll catch a glimpse of a brilliant mirage. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/36d35nF via Timothy Sumer

How a Month of Impeachment Ads Foreshadow the 2020 Ad Wars

Political News by Timothy Sumer - From depictions of a far-left conspiracy to attacks on freshman legislators, the escalating messaging provides a preview of the political advertising to come. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34a9wpW via Timothy Sumer

The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: Latest Updates

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A key witness ignored a subpoena and refused to testify before House impeachment investigators, citing President Trump’s orders that he not cooperate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MV147S via Timothy Sumer

The Luxury Battle Brewing Over Tiffany

Business News by Timothy Sumer - LVMH of France has offered to buy Tiffany, the famous jewelry seller, for $14.4 billion. But will that be enough? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JrjM4U via Timothy Sumer

LVMH Confirms That It Has Bid to Buy Tiffany

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The French luxury conglomerate is interested in adding the 182-year-old luxury jeweler to its stable of brands. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32ZoqPG via Timothy Sumer

AT&T Issues Corporate Governance Plan in Response to Activist Fund

Business News by Timothy Sumer - After criticism from Elliott Management, AT&T said Randall Stevenson would remain as C.E.O. for another year. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JtnNGl via Timothy Sumer

Syria Peace Talks to Open After a Long, Strange Month

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A United States pullout, a Turkish invasion and a newly strengthened Syrian leader have reshaped the board for negotiations in Geneva. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pWmCIw via Timothy Sumer

Symbol of ’80s Greed Stands to Profit From Trump Tax Break for Poor Areas

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The financier Michael Milken is a major investor in a property that became eligible for a federal tax break — after his longtime friend, Steven Mnuchin, intervened. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NgL8Mi via Timothy Sumer

WeWork Falls Furthest in a Year of Clipped Wings for Unicorns

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Across Wall Street and in Silicon Valley, a reckoning is battering the companies that everyone was once so eager to buy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NgxVDe via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: The Luxury Battle Brewing Over Tiffany

Chinese Investment Pits Wall Street Against Washington

40 Days, Thousands of Jobs: The G.M. Strike From the Picket Lines

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Our photographer spent the last month with autoworkers in Flint, Mich., who went on strike for better wages and job security. Here’s what she saw. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/348B8vk via Timothy Sumer

Elizabeth Warren’s Days Defending Big Corporations

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As Ms. Warren ascends toward the head of the Democratic presidential pack, her critics have seized upon her bankruptcy work for big corporations to question her progressive bona fides. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JrSZFO via Timothy Sumer

WeWork Falls Furthest in a Year of Clipped Wings for Unicorns

A New $6 Billion Subway? Great, as Long as Rents Don’t Rise.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - East Harlem residents welcome a plan to extend the Second Avenue Subway, but they’re worried it might change the neighborhood. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Nho9kr via Timothy Sumer

Aramco’s I.P.O. Will Be Less Gigantic Than Promised

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The state-owned oil giant is expected to announce soon that it plans to go public. But the stock sale will fall short of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BK8qF9 via Timothy Sumer

The Advertising Industry Has a Problem: People Hate Ads

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ad-blocking consumers and cost-cutting clients make for “dangerous days for advertisers,” according to a new report. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NuRnwn via Timothy Sumer

For Trump, No Joy in Mudville

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In his first appearance at a Major League Baseball game since taking office, the president was booed at Game 5 of the World Series at Washington’s Nationals Park. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BKd8CO via Timothy Sumer

This Week in Business: Zuckerberg Gets Grilled, and Boeing Goes from Bad to Worse

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Plus, the Fed seems poised to cut interest rates again. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31ODdv8 via Timothy Sumer

Disney Is New to Streaming, but Its Marketing Is Unmatched

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company’s synergistic approach — think trailers playing on TVs in 22,000 Disney World hotel rooms — has made Disney Plus known to millions. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/363z0qy via Timothy Sumer

Al-Baghdadi Raid Was a Victory Built on Factors Trump Derides

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president cast the death of the ISIS leader as validation of his disengagement strategy. But it required intelligence agencies and allies he has spurned. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PkboYW via Timothy Sumer

Katie Hill Will Resign From Congress Amid Ethics Investigation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Democrat from California, who was accused of violating House rules by having a sexual relationship with a member of her congressional staff, apologized to “the people who have been hurt.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NnUnuq via Timothy Sumer

Moving Closer to Trump, Impeachment Inquiry Faces Critical Test

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Investigators have been building their case rapidly. But the closer they get to the president, the more complicated their work will become. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/344Ceby via Timothy Sumer

These Apps Say You May Have a Health Disorder. What if They’re Wrong?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Apps like Flo and Clue are shifting from just tracking your health data to using it to make evaluations about your health risks. Their tools may not always be accurate. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/368Jx3P via Timothy Sumer

Would You Like Fries With That? McDonald’s Already Knows the Answer

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The fast-food chain is turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning in the hopes of predicting what customers want before they decide. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2W64BUc via Timothy Sumer

LVMH Bid for Tiffany Is Said to Value It at $14.4 Billion

Trump Says ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Talented’ Dog Injured in al-Baghdadi Raid

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president said the dog was chasing Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a darkened tunnel and was hurt when a suicide vest was detonated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32TdC5n via Timothy Sumer

John Conyers Jr., Longest-Serving African-American in Congressional History, Dies at 90

Political News by Timothy Sumer - One of the most liberal members of Congress, he resigned after two women accused him of making unwelcome sexual advances. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31VZUO5 via Timothy Sumer

How Commandos Could Quickly Confirm They Got Their Target

Political News by Timothy Sumer - American officials identified the body of the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi swiftly, even after he blew himself up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/344b4l8 via Timothy Sumer

With al-Baghdadi Raid, Trump Makes the Made-for-TV Announcement He Has Long Wanted

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Aides convinced President Trump that waiting until Sunday morning to announce Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s death would dominate the talk shows. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MRlRJF via Timothy Sumer

As Pete Buttigieg Courts Black Voters, His Sexuality Is a Hurdle for Some

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A Buttigieg campaign memo that surfaced last week suggested “being gay was a barrier” to support from some black voters in South Carolina. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NirM9v via Timothy Sumer

Al-Baghdadi’s Death Came Despite Trump’s Actions, Military Officials Say

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Trump’s abrupt decision to pull forces from northern Syria disrupted meticulous planning for the raid on the ISIS leader and forced the Pentagon to press ahead with a risky night operation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2p8jppj via Timothy Sumer

Transcript of Trump’s Remarks on the Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “He died like a dog. He died like a coward. The world is now a much safer place,” the president said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36caCD4 via Timothy Sumer

ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Is Dead, Trump Says

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump said in a nationally televised address that American forces targeted Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of the Islamic State, in an operation in Syria this weekend. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BO4T8K via Timothy Sumer

They Know What You Watched Last Night

Business News by Timothy Sumer - While viewers stream their favorite shows, companies are gathering their personal data to sell it to advertisers — and privacy experts are alarmed. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Ne6o5l via Timothy Sumer

How to Get Rich by Buying a Franchise (Really)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - It’s promoted as a way to gain independence and build wealth, but entrepreneurs need to know what they are getting into first. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PfOEcy via Timothy Sumer

Even in Strong Economy, Most Families Don’t Have Enough Emergency Savings

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A new report recommends setting aside six weeks of take-home pay to ride out gyrations in income and expenses. But two-thirds of families don’t have that buffer. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NbtklV via Timothy Sumer

How to Get a Better Deal From a Real Estate Agent

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The economist Justin Wolfers saved a hefty sum by offering an hourly fee instead of a commission, thwarting a system that is often inefficient and uncompetitive. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BGvpAY via Timothy Sumer

Trump Announces That Raid Killed ISIS Leader

Helping Alt-Meat Grow Some Muscle

Science News by Timothy Sumer - In their quest to make a lab-grown steak, researchers devised a form of scaffolding made with gelatin. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32SpK6C via Timothy Sumer

This Week in Business: Zuckerberg Gets Grilled, and Boeing Goes from Bad to Worse

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Plus, the Fed seems poised to cut interest rates again. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31ODdv8 via Timothy Sumer

Boeing Shaped a Law to Its Liking. Weeks Later, a 737 Max Crashed.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The government has been handing over more responsibility to manufacturers for years. The new law makes it even harder for regulators to review Boeing’s work. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BIBWer via Timothy Sumer

Helping Alt-Meat Grow Some Muscle

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In their quest to make a lab-grown steak, researchers devised a form of scaffolding made with gelatin. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32SpK6C via Timothy Sumer

1.5 Million Packages a Day: The Internet Brings Chaos to N.Y. Streets

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The push for convenience is having a stark impact on gridlock, roadway safety and pollution in New York City and urban areas around the world. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NjonqX via Timothy Sumer

Special Operations Raid Said to Kill Senior Terrorist Leader in Syria

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The identity of the target was not confirmed, but President Trump was scheduled to make a statement on Sunday morning. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PkLC6H via Timothy Sumer

Pilots Watched Video Feed of Lavatory From Cockpit, Flight Attendant Says

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Renee Steinaker and her husband, who is also a flight attendant, filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines last year. The airline now says there was never a hidden camera. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BKxZWv via Timothy Sumer

Michael Milken’s Career

Business News by Timothy Sumer - After college, he joined the firm that would become Drexel Burnham Lambert. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2N8vimM via Timothy Sumer

Even Eagles Have Data Roaming Limits, Researchers Find

Science News by Timothy Sumer - When one bird being tracked by Russian scientists flew to Iran, its transmitter sent a flood of text messages that ate up the tracking budget. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2BNfHnq via Timothy Sumer

Pentagon, With an Eye on China, Pushes for Help From American Tech

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Talks over how U.S. companies can ensure future supplies of advanced computer chips have taken on more urgency. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3437Z4R via Timothy Sumer

Skip the Pumpkin Spice and Sniff One of Autumn’s Best Scents

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Foliage is lovely, but so is the odor of the katsura, also known as the “caramel tree.” from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2BKRZbK via Timothy Sumer

Secret Deal Helped Housing Industry Stop Tougher Rules on Climate Change

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The arrangement, in place for years, guarantees industry representatives a bloc of seats on two powerful committees that recommend building codes. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2MOLxXf via Timothy Sumer

The Impeachment Inquiry This Week in 6 Developments

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Details of a quid pro quo. Enter the “Deep State.” Steve Bannon is back. Revenge of the Republicans. And more. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PjqVIs via Timothy Sumer

Symbol of ’80s Greed May Profit From Trump Tax Break for Poor Areas

While California Fires Rage, the Rich Hire Private Firefighters

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A small but growing number of wealthy people are hiring their own teams. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2WgY6hp via Timothy Sumer

Tim Ryan Out, Polls at Odds: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Here’s a rundown of what happened in the Democratic primary this week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MQiBhQ via Timothy Sumer

‘We’re Asking You to Dig Deep’: Biden Seeks to Steady Finances as Allies Fret

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Joe Biden’s presidential campaign is spending more money than it is taking in, unlike his top 2020 rivals, and showing an inability to galvanize big financial backers or energize many online donors. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MNzgSX via Timothy Sumer

Donald Trump’s Gift to Mitt Romney: Relevance

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It’s not how he wanted to get to Washington, but now that he is here the junior senator from Utah is trying to make the most of it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BMESXf via Timothy Sumer

The Impeachment Inquiry This Week in 6 Developments

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Details of a quid pro quo. Enter the “Deep State.” Steve Bannon is back. Revenge of the Republicans. And more. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2PjqVIs via Timothy Sumer

Secret Deal Helped Housing Industry Stop Tougher Rules on Climate Change

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The arrangement, in place for years, guarantees industry representatives a bloc of seats on two powerful committees that recommend building codes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MOLxXf via Timothy Sumer

Warren’s Education Plan, and Why High-Stakes Testing Seems Here to Stay

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Her K-12 proposal includes ending such testing, but there’s less than meets the eye. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/346IsYi via Timothy Sumer

Panic in Pakistani City After 900 Children Test Positive for H.I.V.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Health workers say the reuse of syringes drove the outbreak in the city of Ratodero. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2qJW6lT via Timothy Sumer

How a Rooftop Meadow of Bees and Butterflies Shows N.Y.C.’s Future

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A Greenpoint building is part of a push to make New York more welcoming to wildlife, and healthier for humans. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2NaGbEO via Timothy Sumer

Rachel Maddow Confronts Her NBC News Bosses Live, on the Air

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Her remarks came during an episode of her MSNBC show with her former colleague Ronan Farrow as a guest. Mr. Farrow praised her for “speaking truth to power.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/340NK7R via Timothy Sumer

Trump Administration Cuts Flights to Most Cuban Airports

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Looking to punish Cuba over its support for President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, the United States will ban airlines from servicing all cities besides Havana. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31Kdyni via Timothy Sumer

Key Witness in Impeachment Inquiry Asks Federal Court to Rule Over Testifying

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The move raises new doubts about whether President Trump’s closest aides will be able to cooperate with the inquiry. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BK0cNd via Timothy Sumer

Women Get an Unwanted Surprise by Mail: You’re Pregnant! (They’re Not.)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A company’s attempt to recruit pregnant customers reached many who were not. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Jlssdm via Timothy Sumer

Don Valentine, Founder of Sequoia Capital, Is Dead at 87

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Valentine’s venture capital firm, established in 1972, helped cement Silicon Valley as a hub for technology companies. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BH8aXd via Timothy Sumer

Giuliani Is Drawing Attention to Hunter Biden’s Work in Romania. But There’s a Problem.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Hunter Biden worked to help a Romanian executive facing corruption charges. But so did the former New York mayor — and a former F.B.I. director. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pO2PuF via Timothy Sumer

Giuliani, Overheard Talking About Need for Cash, Mistakenly Calls NBC Reporter

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “The problem is we need some money,’’ Mr. Giuliani says on the call. Then he adds: “We need a few hundred thousand.’’ from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3303WpC via Timothy Sumer

George Soros Has Enemies. He’s Fine With That.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In an interview, Mr. Soros explained why he thinks the tide is turning back to “globalists” like him and what might happen in the 2020 election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31LNBDM via Timothy Sumer

Pentagon Pushes Tech Industry to Help U.S. Retain Military Edge

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Talks over how American companies can ensure future supplies of advanced computer chips have taken on more urgency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3437Z4R via Timothy Sumer

Alyssa Milano, Celebrity Activist for the Celebrity Presidential Age

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The actress is trying to stay just famous enough to still get invited to Washington. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Wdxu0t via Timothy Sumer

Who is Don McGahn, the Lawyer Behind Trump’s Court Makeover?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As White House counsel, Don McGahn helped reshape the federal judiciary for a generation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/363TBeh via Timothy Sumer

Scientists Were Hunting for the Next Ebola. Now the U.S. Has Cut Off Their Funding.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Predict, a government research program, sought to identify animal viruses that might infect humans and to head off new pandemics. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/366XzCS via Timothy Sumer

The C.E.O. Taking On the Gun Lobby

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ed Stack took over Dick’s Sporting Goods from his cantankerous father. He has now turned it into an unlikely force in the gun debate. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NoNfhp via Timothy Sumer

George Soros Has Enemies. He’s Fine With That.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In an interview, Mr. Soros explained why he thinks the tide is turning back to “globalists” like him and what might happen in the 2020 election. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31LNBDM via Timothy Sumer

Pentagon Pushes Tech Industry to Help U.S. Retain Military Edge

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Talks over how American companies can ensure future supplies of advanced computer chips have taken on more urgency. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3437Z4R via Timothy Sumer

If You Can See It, You Can Save It (That’s the Idea, Anyway)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Virtual reality and other new online visualization tools are giving savers and investors a stronger sense of how they are doing. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/366jRVF via Timothy Sumer

If You Can See It, You Can Save It (That’s the Idea, Anyway)

In Mexico City, a Blossoming of All Things Japanese

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Japanese-inspired businesses are sprouting up — from fashion labels and boutiques to a new hotel — along with new Japanese-influenced places to eat and drink. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/365dG45 via Timothy Sumer

George Soros Has Enemies. He’s Fine With That.

Pentagon Pushes Tech Industry to Help U.S. Retain Military Edge

The C.E.O. Taking On the Gun Lobby

Betsy DeVos Is Held in Contempt Over Judge’s Order on Loan Collection

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A federal judge said the education secretary had violated an order to stop collecting on loans owed by students from a now-defunct for-profit chain of colleges. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BMHgx7 via Timothy Sumer

Cash for Carbon: Schumer Climate Plan Would Help Consumers Buy Electric Cars

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A $450 billion climate change proposal from Senator Chuck Schumer would give consumers vouchers to buy American-made electric and hybrid cars and trucks. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2MIQWz2 via Timothy Sumer

Cash for Carbon: Schumer Climate Plan Would Help Consumers Buy Electric Cars

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A $450 billion climate change proposal from Senator Chuck Schumer would give consumers vouchers to buy American-made electric and hybrid cars and trucks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MIQWz2 via Timothy Sumer

Conservatives Voice Support for Mulvaney

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The acting chief of staff’s missteps have raised questions about his job security. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pbYJN0 via Timothy Sumer

One Barneys Suitor Says Bid Accepted, but Chain Hopes for Another

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Authentic Brands Group said it was the successful bidder, but Barneys is hoping a rival offer will come through to keep its stores open and save jobs. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2qIE0Rn via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry Into Its Own Russia Investigation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The move is likely to open the attorney general to accusations that he is trying to deliver a political victory for President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2oZNPtL via Timothy Sumer

V.A. Office to Protect Whistle-Blowers Targeted Them Instead, Report Finds

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A spokeswoman for the Department of Veterans Affairs said it had already taken action on many of the recommendations in the report by the inspector general. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Wd7H8X via Timothy Sumer

Vulnerable Senate Republicans Shrink From Defending Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senate Republicans up for re-election in 2020, fearful of straying too far from Mr. Trump yet at pains to defend him, have adopted a strategy of saying as little as possible. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31Qm840 via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry Into Its Own Russia Investigation

National Dance Institute Starts Teacher Training Program

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The organization will offer intensive on-site instruction for teachers and consulting services for dance education groups. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MJyrKX via Timothy Sumer

Always Building, From the Garage to Her Company

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Jeri Ellsworth started as a self-taught computer hacker and chip designer. In an industry dominated by men, she’s the head of a company focusing on augmented reality. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33ZCEjk via Timothy Sumer

Swoon Installation at Fine Art Print Fair

Business News by Timothy Sumer - It’s “a celebration of printmaking,” the artist said of the 24-foot work featuring paper cutouts, etching and block printing. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2pa5O0v via Timothy Sumer

Colorado Report Accuses 43 Catholic Priests of Child Sex Abuse

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Investigators said 166 children were abused since 1950, but victims’ groups said the number could be higher. They criticized the inquiry as overly reliant on the voluntary participation of the Catholic Church. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MHY134 via Timothy Sumer

After This Fungus Turns Ants Into Zombies, Their Bodies Explode

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The life cycle of Ophiocordyceps is like something from a sci-fi movie: “You think, where the hell did that come from?” from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/31M9tyO via Timothy Sumer

Trump Mentions a Wall in Colorado, Then Says He Was Kidding

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “We’re building a wall in Colorado,” the president said on Wednesday. “We’re building a beautiful wall.” On Thursday, he said he had mentioned the state “kiddingly.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MJTflJ via Timothy Sumer

Twitter Shares Plunge After Weak Earnings

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Twitter posted worse-than-expected third quarter revenue and profit, which the company attributed to advertising problems and unusually low demand over the summer. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MICszn via Timothy Sumer

Twitter Shares Plunge After Revenue Hit by Low Demand

Decades-Old Government Loophole Gives Oil Companies an $18 Billion Windfall

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A 1990s effort to encourage drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has cost the government $18 billion in lost revenue from oil royalties, according to a new report. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/33U7FVO via Timothy Sumer

Mario Draghi’s Last Hurrah Clouded by Divisions at E.C.B.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The central bank president oversaw his last monetary policy meeting. Christine Lagarde, his successor, may face a revolt by opponents of his easy money policies. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2WfXY1t via Timothy Sumer

Happy as a Crab That Just Finished a Maze

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Crustaceans experienced in running a labyrinth made it to the finish line — and their prize — without wrong turns. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Pg9b0p via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: Mark Zuckerberg Tried to Charm Congress. He Failed.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Facebook C.E.O. attempted to win lawmakers’ support for his cryptocurrency project. They seemed unimpressed, and also grilled him on a range of issues. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2W8cNmC via Timothy Sumer

Why Quiet Cars Are Getting Louder

Business News by Timothy Sumer - All electric vehicles in the U.S. will soon be required to make warning sounds so pedestrians can hear them coming. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Wc9PgR via Timothy Sumer

Racketeering Law Makes Its Return to Wall Street

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The RICO charges filed against three JPMorgan traders indicate that prosecutors may be resurrecting that law to target white-collar defendants. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JhdCVd via Timothy Sumer

A Lafite From China? This $300 Wine Is the Real Thing

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A Rothschild estate in Shandong Province has released its first vintage. It was 10 years in the making. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31HIowD via Timothy Sumer

Using Technology to Close the Autism Job Gap

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Adults on the autism spectrum often have difficulty finding employment. Entrepreneurs and advocates are working to fix that by pairing companies with a pool of candidates. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32T1Vff via Timothy Sumer

You Too Can Play the Handbag Stock Market

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Don’t think of those totes and saddle bags as just pretty accessories. They could also be an investment portfolio. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2PlNJaF via Timothy Sumer

C.E.O. Confidence Is Collapsing. That Could Hurt Stocks.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Companies have binged on share buybacks in recent years, pumping up prices, but their appetite could wane as economic uncertainty rises. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3647jxJ via Timothy Sumer

How to Get a Better Deal From a Real Estate Agent

Carlos Ghosn Wants to See Prosecutors’ Files. Nissan Says No.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Defense attorneys say prosecutors won’t share records that might help their client, citing the automaker’s fears that company secrets could be revealed. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2N6AGad via Timothy Sumer

House Unanimously Approves Bill to Make Animal Cruelty a Federal Offense

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Violators could face up to seven years in prison under the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2W87kfL via Timothy Sumer

House Panel to Investigate Alleged Sexual Relationship Between Katie Hill and Staff Member

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The California freshman representative has denied the allegation, which would violate House rules. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Jeqlry via Timothy Sumer

The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: What Happened Today

Political News by Timothy Sumer - After a number of days dominated by the findings of the Democratic-led investigation, Wednesday brought an unconventional Republican response. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31ITrFO via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Sues California to Stop Climate Initiative From Extending to Canada

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The Justice Department has sued California over a climate change initiative that now extends into Canada, saying the state cannot make international agreements. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2P9Xfxc via Timothy Sumer

Zuckerberg Defends Facebook Cryptocurrency Project to House Committee

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The chief executive of Facebook faces an uphill battle convincing lawmakers that its digital initiative, called Libra, would benefit consumers. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JgVDOz via Timothy Sumer

The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: Latest Updates

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump took to Twitter again to denigrate the impeachment inquiry as a Defense Department official headed to Capitol Hill to testify on the Ukraine affair. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Pc0Wm5 via Timothy Sumer

Boeing Ousts Top Executive as 737 Max Crisis Swells

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Kevin McAllister, the head of Boeing commercial airplanes, is departing as the company struggles to cope with the grounding of the Max. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MDFk0d via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Returns to Scranton to Outline Economic Policy

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Biden, in a statement given before the speech, said, “Donald Trump doesn’t know what it means to be a part of the middle class. I do.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2N3SVwZ via Timothy Sumer

Women Should Be Warned of Breast Implant Hazards, F.D.A. Says

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The agency proposed that surgeons discuss the risks with patients and that manufacturers print bold warnings on the device packaging. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32BVLQi via Timothy Sumer

Women Should Be Warned of Breast Implant Hazards, F.D.A. Says

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The agency proposed that surgeons discuss the risks with patients and that manufacturers print bold warnings on the device packaging. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32BVLQi via Timothy Sumer

Boeing Sales and Profits Plummet as 737 Max Crisis Continues

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The commercial airlines division lost $40 million in the quarter after earning more than $2 billion during the same period a year ago. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JuHHRl via Timothy Sumer

Boeing Faulted by Indonesian Authorities Over Lion Air Crash of 737 Max

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The investigation by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee found that the disaster was caused by systemic design flaws in the jet that were compounded by flight crew lapses. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/35ZbvPu via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: How Adam Neumann Is Winning Amid WeWork’s Crisis

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A financial lifeline from SoftBank will give the Japanese tech giant control of WeWork’s operations — and its co-founder a potentially billion-dollar payout. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33SoJeY via Timothy Sumer

As a Centrist Path Opens, Pete Buttigieg Moves Toward It

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Buttigieg began his campaign in obscurity, staking out progressive positions. As his standing rises, he has moved toward the center, hoping to draw support away from Joe Biden. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2JduADC via Timothy Sumer

Andrew Yang Knows How to Fit in. Somehow That’s Making Him an Outlier.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Yang has a habit of gently playing down his race. In this Democratic primary, that’s coming across as a bolder choice than it used to. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qypVpn via Timothy Sumer

Black Scientists Held Back by Perceptions of Their Priorities

Science News by Timothy Sumer - New research suggests “hard/lab science” is valued over “patient-focused science” in awarding research grants. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2ofzwAU via Timothy Sumer

After School Shootings, a Push for Openness Over Barricades

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As schools focus more on safety, some architects are pushing back against a rush to load buildings with security equipment by promoting community over technology. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MCPaQ9 via Timothy Sumer

Under Armour Founder Kevin Plank to Step Down as C.E.O.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Plank started the activewear company in 1996 in his grandmother’s basement. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MAc0I0 via Timothy Sumer

PG&E Warns It Could Cut Power to California Users Again

Business News by Timothy Sumer - More than a dozen counties could lose electricity as the struggling utility tries to keep its equipment from sparking wildfires. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32CZblI via Timothy Sumer

Inside the Nordstrom Dynasty

Business News by Timothy Sumer - One of the great family businesses faces the start-up age. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ME8RqD via Timothy Sumer

Trump Officials Battle Over Plan to Keep Technology Out of Chinese Hands

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The administration is split over restrictions on exporting sensitive technologies that are vital to protecting national security. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32EGQ89 via Timothy Sumer

Scorsese Does Broadway, and Other Splashy Netflix Plans

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Facing criticism of its reluctance to give its films big theatrical releases, the streaming giant books the Belasco for “The Irishman.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2qCSHW6 via Timothy Sumer

Google Claims a Quantum Breakthrough That Could Change Computing

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Scientists at a company lab said they had taken a big step toward creating a machine that would make today’s supercomputers look like toys. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/35ZZucE via Timothy Sumer

Google Claims a Quantum Breakthrough That Could Change Computing

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Scientists at a company lab said they had taken a big step toward creating a machine that would make today’s supercomputers look like toys. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/35ZZucE via Timothy Sumer

Major Backer of Trump and Democrats Will Plead Guilty to Illegal Donations

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Imaad Zuberi’s plea is not related to his donations to President Trump, but if he cooperated with prosecutors, it could have ripple effects into investigations of Mr. Trump’s inauguration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MEDAEf via Timothy Sumer

An Envoy’s Damning Account of Trump’s Ukraine Pressure and Its Consequences

Political News by Timothy Sumer - William B. Taylor Jr. laid out in visceral terms the potentially life-or-death stakes of what he saw as an illegitimate scheme to pressure Kiev for political help by suspending American security aid. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2odDkTa via Timothy Sumer

Obamacare Premiums to Fall and Number of Insurers to Rise Next Year

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Despite President Trump’s efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act, premiums will fall for plans sold under the law, and the number of insurers offering policies will rise. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MBxFzx via Timothy Sumer

Trump Calls Impeachment Inquiry a ‘Lynching’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump called the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into him a “lynching” and said it was “without due process or fairness or any legal rights.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31DpMxT via Timothy Sumer

Blue Origin Taking Team Approach to Building NASA Moon Lander

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The start-up founded by Jeff Bezos will work with three older space companies in its bid to carry American astronauts back to the lunar surface. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2MDeIfU via Timothy Sumer

Blue Origin Taking Team Approach to Building NASA Moon Lander

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The start-up founded by Jeff Bezos will work with three older space companies in its bid to carry American astronauts back to the lunar surface. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MDeIfU via Timothy Sumer

Under Armour Founder Kevin Plank to Step Down as C.E.O.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Plank started the active wear company in 1996 in his grandmother’s basement. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MAc0I0 via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: WeWork’s Lifeline Could Wipe $39 Billion Off Its Valuation

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company has two proposals on the table to save it from ruin. Either would prove to be humbling. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31BqFqL via Timothy Sumer

Despite Vow to End ‘Endless Wars,’ Here’s Where About 200,000 Troops Remain

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Under President Trump, there are now more troops in the Middle East than when he took office, and he has continued the mission for tens of thousands of others far from the wars of 9/11. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32DCfTs via Timothy Sumer

The World Can Make More Water From the Sea, but at What Cost?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - As more places face a scarcity of fresh water, desalination is seen as a possible answer. But energy and financial requirements limit how widely it can be used. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2P9cDdb via Timothy Sumer

China Sharpens Hacking to Hound Its Minorities, Far and Wide

Business News by Timothy Sumer - New, more sophisticated attacks are targeting Uighurs’ phones — even iPhones and even abroad, security researchers say. They warn that foreigners could be next. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2N25jxr via Timothy Sumer

Anxious Democratic Establishment Asks, ‘Is There Anybody Else?’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Party leaders who are fatalistic about Democrats’ chances in 2020 are musing about possible late entrants to the race. Sherrod Brown? Michelle Obama? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pMsRyf via Timothy Sumer

The Photographer Behind a Powerful Portrait of Elijah E. Cummings

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Justin T. Gellerson captured the Maryland congressman, who died last week at 68, in his committee’s chambers in May. “He had a fired-up energy about him.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MDAxfw via Timothy Sumer

PG&E Warns It Could Cut Power to California Users Again

Women Are Missing at Central Banks

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Men dominate Monetary policy. But the Fed, E.C.B. and Bank of England are discussing ways to promote more women. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Jd3T29 via Timothy Sumer

Women Are Missing at Central Banks

Hungary’s Orban Gave Trump Harsh Analysis of Ukraine Before Key Meeting

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The discussion at the White House between President Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orban was held over objections from Mr. Trump’s national security adviser. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31AbSMT via Timothy Sumer

For Trump the Dealmaker, Troop Pullouts Without Much in Return

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president has sought to scale back America’s military presence around the world without waiting to negotiate concessions from foes like the Taliban or North Korea. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MxjLym via Timothy Sumer

For Trump the Dealmaker, Troop Pullouts Without Much in Return

Estate Tax Can Pay Off for States, Even if the Superrich Flee

Business News by Timothy Sumer - New research shows that even if wealthy residents move away, the revenue at death from those who stay outweighs any loss in income taxes. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P3ymmR via Timothy Sumer

Biggest Late-Night Guests Now Bring a News Angle, Not a Movie Clip

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Stormy news cycles, and an audience thirsty for political commentary, have changed what works on TV at 11:35 p.m. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2W0rIPD via Timothy Sumer

In a Strong Economy, Why Are So Many Workers on Strike?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A decade into the recovery, workers say they’re still dogged by the concessions they made when the economy was weak. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BrUDmq via Timothy Sumer

Trump Running Out of Options for Homeland Security Secretary

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Two of the president’s potential picks have been deemed ineligible because of a federal statute. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qr7NxE via Timothy Sumer

Boeing’s Crisis: Tense Meetings, Falling Stock, Angry Lawmakers

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The crash of two 737 Max jets has thrown the company into the biggest crisis in its 103-year history, and things seem to be getting worse. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MD8fBT via Timothy Sumer

Warren’s Education Plan Promises Billions for Low-Income Schools and Desegregation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The long-awaited proposal breaks from Obama-era Democratic priorities by critiquing charter schools and testing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BwSQww via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Lays on the Charm for Its Libra Cryptocurrency Plan

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Executives fanned out in Washington to court lawmakers and regulators. Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify about Libra this week before the House. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2W0UKPe via Timothy Sumer

Nicolas Ghesquière, Poster Boy for Fashion-Against-Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - LVMH’s splashy ribbon cutting with the president spurs an angry Instagram post — by one of the company’s own stars. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2pAZpvk via Timothy Sumer

Ex-Nazi Bunker Will Soon House Hotel Guests

Business News by Timothy Sumer - An air raid shelter in Hamburg, built by forced laborers during World War II, will become a “design and lifestyle” hotel. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2oa8XwY via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Discloses New Disinformation Campaigns From Russia and Iran

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company also announced several new initiatives to reduce the spread of false information, including an effort to clearly label inaccurate posts. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/35S0IXl via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Discloses New Disinformation Campaigns From Russia and Iran

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The company also announced several new initiatives to reduce the spread of false information, including an effort to clearly label inaccurate posts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35S0IXl via Timothy Sumer

Pixel 4 Review: Google Needs to Do More to Stand Out

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The new Pixel 4 is a solid higher-end phone. But dollar for dollar, it pales against the latest iPhones and Galaxy devices. Here’s why. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MUWQw0 via Timothy Sumer

Carl Safina Is Certain Your Dog Loves You

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Animals have rich emotional lives, the ecologist argues. The evidence is “right in front of your eyes.” from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/35RGIE1 via Timothy Sumer

What Causes a Mysterious Paralysis in Children? Researchers Find Viral Clues

Science News by Timothy Sumer - In one study, nearly 70 percent of children with the disease had antibodies to common enteroviruses that usually produce mild effects but can sometimes cause neurological problems. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/35RJZDx via Timothy Sumer

In Iowa, Amy Klobuchar Gets a Second Look After Debate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mired in the polling doldrums, the Minnesota senator drew crowds and new donors after attacking Elizabeth Warren for a “pipe dream.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BtKZzH via Timothy Sumer

Voters in Battleground States Are Deeply Divided on Impeachment

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With core supporters and opponents dug in, a crucial sliver of people support the inquiry but not necessarily removal. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2oRaOHo via Timothy Sumer

Major Drug Companies Agree to Last-Minute Settlement of Opioid Trial

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A broader deal may be announced later in the day. The settlement involves large pharmaceutical distributors and Teva, resolving cases that sought redress from the devastation caused by two decades of opioid abuse. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Pgl8DF via Timothy Sumer

Major Drug Companies Agree to Last-Minute Settlement of Opioid Trial

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A broader deal may be announced later in the day. The settlement involves large pharmaceutical distributors and Teva, resolving cases that sought redress from the devastation caused by two decades of opioid abuse. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Pgl8DF via Timothy Sumer

Add ‘Pseudo Thumb’ to the Aye-Aye Lemur’s Bizarre Anatomy

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Hiding in the weird creature’s palm was something that scientists had missed. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2pAiCxc via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: Boeing’s Board Confronts Further 737 Max Scandal

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Company directors are meeting today after the revelation that a top pilot had warned about a flight system now suspected of a role in two fatal crashes. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BuW57v via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Base Digs In Its Heels, Even as Support for Impeachment Grows

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Republicans remain almost unanimously opposed to removing President Trump from office, leaving him with a loyal but shrinking core of supporters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MVmbpA via Timothy Sumer

‘Get Over It’? Why Political Influence in Foreign Policy Matters

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Readers have asked The New York Times why asking another nation for help ahead of an election is such a serious issue. Here are some answers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qoShCr via Timothy Sumer

5 Monday Must-Reads

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Is the G7 going to meet at Trump’s Florida resort? Nope. Chinese protesters write final goodbyes. Tensions rise in Fort Worth. Memories of a dangerous New Jersey amusement park. And more. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qwuEbk via Timothy Sumer

Be Humble, and Proudly, Psychologists Say

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Humility is not the boldest of personality traits, but it’s an important one, studies find. And it’s hard to fake. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2pB3e3w via Timothy Sumer

Quantum Computing Is Coming, Bit by Qubit

Science News by Timothy Sumer - With transmons and entanglement, scientists strive to put subatomic weirdness to work on the human scale. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2MWEYkt via Timothy Sumer

Steps to Prevent Dementia May Mean Taking Actual Steps

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Brain-training apps can’t match the several ways that exercise benefits the mind, research shows. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2J92zxj via Timothy Sumer

Why Trump Dropped His Idea to Hold the G7 at His Own Hotel

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He knew Democrats would criticize him. When Republicans started doing so, he changed his mind. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31s8d3K via Timothy Sumer

Why Trump Dropped His Idea to Hold the G7 at His Own Hotel

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He knew Democrats would criticize him. When Republicans started doing so, he changed his mind. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31s8d3K via Timothy Sumer

Trump Said to Favor Leaving a Few Hundred Troops in Eastern Syria

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president appears to be trying to balance competing impulses: bringing troops home while ensuring that efforts to contain ISIS will continue — and answering withering criticism for his Syria policy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33XoAHp via Timothy Sumer

Justice Department Distances Itself From Giuliani

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In an unusual statement, a spokesman said department officials would not have met with President Trump’s personal lawyer had they known his associates were under investigation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2J8Qfgh via Timothy Sumer

‘This Is Not Hard’: PG&E Gets an Earful Over Its Blackout

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The head of California’s biggest utility, under fire over the company’s handling of a pre-emptive power shut-off, faced scrutiny from state regulators. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2oKdgiS via Timothy Sumer

G.M. Contract Terms May Be a Tougher Fit for Its Rivals

Business News by Timothy Sumer - General Motors made cost concessions to get the union to accept the shutdown of three plants — a priority that Ford and Fiat Chrysler don’t have. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P4bBiQ via Timothy Sumer

Erdogan’s Ambitions Go Beyond Syria. He Says He Wants Nuclear Weapons.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A month before invading Kurdish areas in Syria, Turkey’s president said he “cannot accept” the West’s restrictions that keep him from a bomb. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33Xio27 via Timothy Sumer

Thomas D’Alesandro III, Nancy Pelosi’s Brother, Dies at 90

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He was elected president of the Baltimore City Council in 1963 before serving as mayor from 1967 to 1971. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33M1Ny0 via Timothy Sumer

Estate Taxes Are Easy to Flee, but They Still Help States

Political News by Timothy Sumer - New research shows that even if wealthy residents move away, the revenue at death from those who stay outweighs any loss in income taxes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P3ymmR via Timothy Sumer

It’s Time to Choose a Health Plan. Prepare Yourself for the Cost.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that the average annual family premium is now nearly $21,000, with workers paying $6,015 of that. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2J3ryC5 via Timothy Sumer

Estate Taxes Are Easy to Flee, but They Still Help States

A Will Without Ink and Paper

Business News by Timothy Sumer - New laws are allowing people to create and sign wills online without a lawyer or notary present, but experts say there are drawbacks. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2BlnqZO via Timothy Sumer

Elizabeth Warren Says She Will Release a Plan to Finance ‘Medicare for All’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Warren had been criticized for sidestepping questions about whether she would raise taxes on the middle class to help finance her “Medicare for all” plan. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2o1N1nw via Timothy Sumer

What to Know About the Landmark Opioid Trial Starting Monday

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Here’s a guide to the first federal case in which local governments seek redress for the financial toll of a 20-year epidemic. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32x2RFV via Timothy Sumer

Biggest Late-Night Guests Now Bring a News Angle, Not a Movie Clip

Mark Esperanto? Trump Misnames His Defense Secretary in Tweet

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Even for a president who often lards his online missives with typos, caps-lock abuses and errant exclamation points, Sunday’s Twitter missive on Syria contained an outsize number of errors. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2J53FKs via Timothy Sumer

Mick Mulvaney Struggles to Explain Comments on Ukraine

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The acting White House chief of staff admitted he did not have a “perfect press conference,” but said the administration did not tie military aid to investigating Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35RDeSf via Timothy Sumer

Pentagon Chief Makes Unannounced Visit to Afghanistan

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper arrived as the U.S. considers reviving peace talks with the Taliban. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35Qb4H0 via Timothy Sumer

A 6-Year-Old Asks Why There Are No Female Toy Soldiers. Now, There Will Be.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A letter written by Vivian Lord drew a flurry of news media attention and prompted one toymaker to develop, for the first time, a pack of the classic toy soldiers designed to be women. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33J7fBN via Timothy Sumer

This Week in Business: A Brexit Battering, and Mark Zuckerberg Plays Defense

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Plus, the monthlong strike at General Motors may be over soon. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2VWirs0 via Timothy Sumer

Pelosi Visits Jordan to Discuss Syria Crisis Amid Shaky Cease-Fire

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan delegation to meet the Jordanian king as an American-brokered truce with Turkey in northern Syria continued to stutter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33JvcsA via Timothy Sumer

Trump Campaign Floods Web With Ads, Raking In Cash as Democrats Struggle

Political News by Timothy Sumer - That campaigns are now being fought largely online campaign is hardly a revelation, yet only one political party seems to have gotten the message. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2P3ABGI via Timothy Sumer

Trump Campaign Floods Web With Ads, Raking In Cash as Democrats Struggle

Business News by Timothy Sumer - That campaigns are now being fought largely online campaign is hardly a revelation, yet only one political party seems to have gotten the message. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P3ABGI via Timothy Sumer

After Criticism, Trump to Select New Location for G7

Political News by Timothy Sumer - White House officials would consider another site, the president said, suggesting Camp David was a possibility. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31xekng via Timothy Sumer

Dr. Bernard Fisher, Who Revolutionized Breast Cancer Treatment, Dies at 101

Science News by Timothy Sumer - He brought an end to the routine use of the debilitating radical mastectomy. He later battled false allegations of scientific misconduct. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2oWTNeO via Timothy Sumer

Francis Rooney, G.O.P. Lawmaker Who Won’t Rule Out Impeachment, Is to Retire

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A day earlier, Mr. Rooney became the first House Republican to indicate that he was willing to consider supporting articles of impeachment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31yxDfX via Timothy Sumer

First Chick-fil-A in U.K. to Close in 6 Months Amid Protests

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A local L.G.B.T.Q. group called for a boycott of the restaurant soon after it opened at a mall in Reading, England. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2P3lv4m via Timothy Sumer

In Bracing Terms, Trump Invokes War’s Human Toll to Defend His Policies

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Describing his opposition to foreign interventions, the president has spoken with unusual candor about a sensitive subject. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VTy83e via Timothy Sumer

Mark Hurd, Co-Chief Executive of Oracle, Is Dead at 62

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Hurd, who previously ran Hewlett-Packard and other technology businesses, had stepped aside last month from Oracle for health reasons. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32u7LTT via Timothy Sumer

In a Strong Economy, Why Are So Many Workers on Strike?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A decade into the recovery, workers say they’re still dogged by the concessions they made when the economy was weak. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BrUDmq via Timothy Sumer

In a Strong Economy, Why Are So Many Workers on Strike?

Review of Russia Inquiry Grows as F.B.I. Witnesses Are Questioned

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The review, led by the prosecutor John Durham, has focused on former investigators who are frequent targets of President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VVmZyR via Timothy Sumer

What Happened in the Impeachment Inquiry This Week?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mick Mulvaney creates a storm. A meeting devolves into insults and finger-pointing. More testimony. And a resignation. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VUFGTn via Timothy Sumer

Hikers Find Mystery Skeleton on Remote Mountain in California

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The remnants of shoes and a belt found with the bones may offer investigators useful clues. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32unKkX via Timothy Sumer

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Endorsing Bernie Sanders. Will That Matter?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Sanders, in his first rally since his heart attack, will appear in Queens with Ms. Ocasio-Cortez. Ilhan Omar has also endorsed him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BsdHRz via Timothy Sumer

A Debate, Endorsements and Counting Cash: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Here’s a rundown of major things that happened in the presidential campaign this week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2VU0ri5 via Timothy Sumer

Defiant Mulvaney Rides Out Storm Over His Ukraine Comments

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As he approaches his anniversary in the White House as acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney finds himself in a something of a netherworld. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33G8YYz via Timothy Sumer

State Dept. Inquiry Into Clinton Emails Finds No Deliberate Mishandling of Classified Information

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The report appears to bookend a controversy that dogged Ms. Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Msnehz via Timothy Sumer

Giuliani Mixes His Business With Role as Trump’s Lawyer

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Amid intensifying scrutiny of his own work, the former New York mayor met recently with senior Justice Department officials on behalf of a client in a foreign bribery case. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2qjRlzd via Timothy Sumer

Biden Escalates Attack on Facebook Over False Political Ads

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidential campaign sent Facebook a letter about a false video ad that a super PAC ran on the social network. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32todUh via Timothy Sumer

Pence, Thrown Into Turkey Negotiations, Pleases Few With Erdogan Agreement

Political News by Timothy Sumer - By the time Mr. Pence returned to Washington, the cease-fire agreement he negotiated had been roundly denounced as a capitulation to the Turkish president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2MrQxB8 via Timothy Sumer

Biden Escalates Attack on Facebook Over False Political Ads

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidential campaign sent Facebook a letter about a false video ad that a super PAC ran on the social network. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32todUh via Timothy Sumer

As Inquiry Widens, McConnell Sees Impeachment Trial as Inevitable

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With an eye toward protecting the Republican majority, Senator Mitch McConnell is preparing a serious review of impeachment articles he sees as unavoidable. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35KZZHj via Timothy Sumer

It Might Be Unethical or Even Illegal, but Not if You’re the President

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president is exempt from federal conflict-of-interest laws. But his decision to bring world leaders to his Doral resort in Florida could raise a constitutional issue. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BqAaOM via Timothy Sumer

Cummings to Lie in State in the Capitol

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Representative Elijah Cummings, who died this week, will lie in state in Statuary Hall on Thursday. After a memorial service there will be a public viewing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BqASvy via Timothy Sumer

William G. Milliken, Michigan Governor in a Transformative Era, Dies at 97

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A moderate Republican and the longest-serving governor in the state’s history, he led Michigan, an ailing industrial bastion, as it embraced technology and environmental quality. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Bn3jug via Timothy Sumer

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Asbestos-Tainted Baby Powder

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The F.D.A. found trace levels of asbestos in samples from a bottle of baby powder purchased from an online retailer. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MUrAx4 via Timothy Sumer

The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: Latest Updates

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The House has postponed testimony in the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry, but fallout might be coming from the acting White House chief of staff’s on-again, off-again quid pro quo admission. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2nVLoHW via Timothy Sumer

A Will Without a Lawyer

It’s Time to Choose a Health Plan. Prepare Yourself for the Cost.

What Is a Quid Pro Quo?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump has denied any quid pro quo in his dealings with Ukraine, but the acting White House chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, undercut that denial. Then he backtracked. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35Dj1PM via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: Mark Zuckerberg Sticks to His Guns on Political Speech

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Facebook chief said that the social network will continue to let political ads tout false claims, in the name of free speech. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MsEALe via Timothy Sumer

Netflix’s Top 10 Original Movies and TV Shows, According to Netflix

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The streaming giant had been hush-hush about how many people watch its original content. Until now. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OW47hy via Timothy Sumer

A Scotch Maker’s Challenge: First Brexit. Now Tariffs.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The 25 percent U.S. tariffs to be imposed Friday are causing headaches for single malt distilleries, already struggling with Brexit. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2nOKXz4 via Timothy Sumer

China’s Cryptocurrency Plan Has a Powerful Partner: Big Brother

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Facebook’s Libra project led Beijing to accelerate its efforts. The government could soon know a lot more about how people are spending. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2MRX4UI via Timothy Sumer

NASA Is About to Conduct Its First All-Female Spacewalk

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The American astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch are set to venture outside the International Space Station on Friday to replace a power controller. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2MW4zK6 via Timothy Sumer

Judge Summons Drug C.E.O.s for Talks on Sweeping Opioid Settlement

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Representatives of states and localities hard hit by the opioid epidemic will also be present. The high-stakes move is an effort to propel a resolution of thousands of lawsuits nationwide. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2J0rbbm via Timothy Sumer

Why Is a Secretive Billionaire Buying Up the Cayman Islands?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The heir to a foam-cup fortune is widely believed to own more land there than anyone — just as rising seas threaten to engulf the storied tax haven. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32D9Tso via Timothy Sumer

Trump Will Host Next G7 Summit at His Doral Resort

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “It’s almost like they built this facility to host this type of event,” the acting White House chief of staff said, dismissing questions over the propriety of the president’s picking his own hotel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2OZvgAi via Timothy Sumer