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Samsung's J.Y. Lee Faces New Charges

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Lee Jae-yong stands accused of stock price manipulation and other offenses as he sought to tighten his control over the major corporate empire. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gHITyd via Timothy Sumer

Walmart Announces Membership Service in Attempt to Compete With Amazon

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Walmart+ will cost $98 a year to receive free shipping for orders over $35. The company hopes to build on the success of its pickup grocery business. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31Mp2cU via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Could Block Sharing of News Stories in Australia

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The move, a response to pressure to pay publishers when their stories are posted on the social network, could add to internet silos springing up around the world. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gLETNd via Timothy Sumer

Theaters are testing whether Americans are ready to return to the movies.

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A Long History of Language That Incites and Demonizes

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump has employed provocative and sometimes incendiary words and images to focus attention on demonstrations and away from the human and economic costs of the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EPa6lq via Timothy Sumer

A Teacher and Congresswoman Confronts School Reopenings

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Representative Jahana Hayes, a former National Teacher of the Year, says that she has many concerns — and that parents need to make their voices heard. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GfecUK via Timothy Sumer

Trump Fans Strife as Unrest Roils the U.S.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president plans to visit to Kenosha, Wis., on Tuesday, unwelcome by officials in a state pivotal to the election, to condemn what he calls “left-wing mobs.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lDY8Mj via Timothy Sumer

TikTok Deal Faces Complications as U.S. and China Ratchet Up Tit-for-Tat

Business News by Timothy Sumer - China’s new export rules, which could delay or scuttle a sale of TikTok, have further turned giant companies into pawns in a geopolitical struggle. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3blf31G via Timothy Sumer

Drone Delivery? Amazon Moves Closer With F.A.A. Approval

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The agency said it had issued a certificate clearing the way for the company to use drones to fly packages to its customers’ doorsteps. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2EIr4lN via Timothy Sumer

Here’s the business news to watch in the week ahead.

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The pandemic will define the Treasury secretary’s legacy, for better or for worse.

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TikTok Deal Faces Complications as U.S. and China Ratchet Up Tit-for-Tat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - China’s new export rules, which could delay or scuttle a sale of TikTok, have further turned giant companies into pawns in a geopolitical struggle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3blf31G via Timothy Sumer

E.P.A. Relaxes Rules Limiting Toxic Waste From Coal Plants

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The agency weakened Obama-era rules meant to keep metals and other pollution out of rivers and streams, saving industry tens of millions of dollars. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2YQUNzH via Timothy Sumer

In Speech, Biden Confronts Trump on Safety: 'He Can't Stop the Violence'

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a blistering speech, Joe Biden charged that crises “have kept multiplying” under President Trump’s watch. It was an effort to refocus the spotlight on the incumbent after a week of Republican attacks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EBIBw6 via Timothy Sumer

Singing Dogs Re-emerge From Extinction for Another Tune

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The animal was believed to have disappeared from the highlands of New Guinea, but was found on the island’s Indonesian side. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2G84zac via Timothy Sumer

India’s Economy Shrank by Nearly 24 Percent Last Quarter

Business News by Timothy Sumer - It’s the biggest decline of any major economy. And economists say once the impact on the country’s vast “informal” work force is taken into account, the damage might be even worse. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3jx7dVC via Timothy Sumer

Appeals Court Denies Flynn’s Attempt to End Case

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A lower-court judge can continue to scrutinize the Justice Department’s highly unusual request to drop the charge against President Trump’s former national security adviser, the court ruled. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hJzdEZ via Timothy Sumer

In an Era of Face Masks, We’re All a Little More Face Blind

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Your brain’s powers of facial recognition are going to need some time to get used to the coverings we’re wearing to keep each other healthy. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3jwsFtH via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Tariffs? Coronavirus? China’s Exports Are Surging Anyway

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Chinese companies are taking a greater share of goods sold abroad, showing their tremendous strength despite mounting challenges. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2QCfnzz via Timothy Sumer

Trump Books Keep Coming, and Readers Can’t Stop Buying

Political News by Timothy Sumer - White House memoirs, journalistic exposés, full-throated defenses of the president: Publishers are producing books for every partisan and wondering if the gravy train ends on Election Day. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jwfdWU via Timothy Sumer

United Airlines Drops Change Fees for Most U.S. Flights: Live Updates

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The latest economic and business news during the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/34PrLVe via Timothy Sumer

Why Steven Cohen Wants to Buy the Mets

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The billionaire hedge fund manager is in talks to buy the New York Mets at a pivotal moment for the sports business — and his reputation. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3hKMxJd via Timothy Sumer

Street Violence Hangs Over the Campaign

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Killings in Oregon and Wisconsin reverberate in the 2020 race: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Z6xRNl via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - On a day that saw yet another milestone in cases, President Trump retweeted fringe theories about the virus. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3jvsgaV via Timothy Sumer

Myriam Sarachik Never Gave Up on Physics

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The New York-based scientist overcame sexism and personal tragedy to make major contributions to the field, for which she received recognition this year. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32D2FpP via Timothy Sumer

The Few, the Proud, the White: The Marine Corps Balks at Promoting Generals of Color

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A respected, combat-tested Black colonel has been passed over three times for promotion to brigadier general. What does his fate say about the Corps? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3bdmUyk via Timothy Sumer

'Abenomics' May Stay, but Japan's Economic Overhaul Is Incomplete

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The departing prime minister’s policies helped shake Japan out of decades of stagnation. But long-term restructuring efforts are needed to keep its economy charging forward. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gFawrX via Timothy Sumer

I’m Still Reading Andrew Sullivan. But I Can’t Defend Him.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - He’s one of the most influential journalists of the last three decades, but he’s shadowed by a 1994 magazine cover story that claimed to show a link between race and I.Q. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2QG8TiW via Timothy Sumer

Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A fatal shooting after clashes in Portland came on the heels of the shooting deaths of two people during confrontations in Kenosha, Wis., earlier in the week. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QD4Sf9 via Timothy Sumer

Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a year that has filled morgues, emptied schools, shuttered workplaces, swelled unemployment lines and polarized the electorate, these are a few of the Americans struggling to respond. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hM1Tx8 via Timothy Sumer

Shift on Election Briefings Could Create an Information Gap for Voters

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The elimination of in-person election security briefings to Congress could leave the public with a diminished understanding of the threats facing the election as it enters a critical phase. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lxwEIf via Timothy Sumer

Trump Embraces Fringe Theories on Protests and the Coronavirus

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a Twitter barrage, the president advanced conspiracy theories claiming that protests are an organized coup and that the virus death toll is inflated. He also reposted a call to imprison New York’s governor. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QB7MRx via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - India is reopening the New Delhi subway, even as the country sets global records for new cases. Students in a Baylor University dorm were ordered to remain on their own floors for four days after several infections emerged. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2DcOTl3 via Timothy Sumer

What Happened in the Portland Shooting

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A man was shot and killed after supporters of President Trump clashed with counterprotesters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3baabvZ via Timothy Sumer

Big Oil Is in Trouble. Its Plan: Flood Africa With Plastic.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Faced with plunging profits and a climate crisis that threatens fossil fuels, the industry is demanding a trade deal that weakens Kenya’s rules on plastics and on imports of American trash. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3jtKOZ7 via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Never Fully Examined Trump’s Ties to Russia, Ex-Officials Say

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former deputy attorney general maneuvered to keep investigators from completing an inquiry into whether the president’s personal and financial links to Russia posed a national security threat. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hKedhb via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Will Revive Global Virus-Hunting Effort Ended Last Year

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A federal agency is resurrecting a version of Predict, a scientific network that for a decade watched for new pathogens dangerous to humans. Joe Biden has also vowed to fund the effort. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2YPtgPn via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 Live Updates: Latest News

The Week in Business: Where Are the $300 Checks?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - New jobless claims have plateaued above 1 million, and the $300 unemployment aid checks are stuck in the system. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3bdxUvA via Timothy Sumer

Steven Mnuchin Tried to Save the Economy. Not Even His Family Is Happy.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The coronavirus was an opportunity for the Treasury secretary to redefine his legacy, for better or worse. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2DaCqy8 via Timothy Sumer

Preaching Equality, Start-Up Didn’t Practice It With Employees

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Current and former workers at Carta, a hot Silicon Valley fintech company, said they were belittled, excluded and punished if they spoke up. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31FXje3 via Timothy Sumer

Steven Mnuchin Tried to Save the Economy. Not Even His Family Is Happy.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The coronavirus was an opportunity for the Treasury secretary to redefine his legacy, for better or worse. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2DaCqy8 via Timothy Sumer

Dermatology Has a Problem With Skin Color

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Common conditions often manifest differently on dark skin. Yet physicians are trained mostly to diagnose them on white skin. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Qzqfhu via Timothy Sumer

New Yorkers Are Fleeing to the Suburbs: ‘The Demand Is Insane’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The pandemic is spurring home sales as prosperous city residents seek more space. One listing had 97 showings and received 24 offers. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2QDAGkc via Timothy Sumer

TikTok Deal Is Complicated by New Rules From China Over Tech Exports

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In an 11th-hour twist, Beijing raised a potential hurdle for a sale of TikTok, further roiling the race to buy the Chinese-owned app. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EtwUHN via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Strategy: Make ‘Wobbly Republicans’ Think Their Party Is Great Again

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Trump campaign wants to lure back moderates who believe that the president has lurched too far right and openly courted extremists. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EIwQUi via Timothy Sumer

Humans Take a Step Closer to ‘Flying Cars’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A Japanese company said it had completed a manned flight of its electrical vertical takeoff and landing machine. Experts say the technology needs work and that it will be expensive. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32ziw8R via Timothy Sumer

A Pandemic Financial Guide for Millennials

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Younger people were hit particularly hard by the economic crisis. Whether or not you were greatly affected, here are ways to manage your finances during the pandemic. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Qzul9x via Timothy Sumer

C.I.A. Uncensors Memoir of F.B.I. Agent Who Protested Torture of Terrorists

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Nine years after the C.I.A. blacked out parts of Ali Soufan’s book, the agency has finally allowed a more complete version of his story to be published. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ELSyGZ via Timothy Sumer

How the G.O.P. Stretched Hard to Defend Trump on Race and Gender

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Never before has a convention by a major party felt compelled to call such a diverse array of speakers to defend the character of a sitting president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31EZYos via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 Live Updates: Latest News and Analysis

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A program aimed at helping U.S. coronavirus patients without insurance has left some facing large bills instead. Some college students are decamping to far-flung locations. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/31EQfhW via Timothy Sumer

N.B.A. Brings Flash to E-Sports, but Can It Hold On to Its Viewers?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Despite challenges, the N.B.A. continues to build its e-sports program, saying it generates sponsorship revenue and provides valuable data on viewing habits of cord-cutters. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3hF50Xj via Timothy Sumer

Trump Program to Cover Uninsured Covid-19 Patients Falls Short of Promise

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Some patients are still receiving staggering bills. Others don’t qualify because conditions other than Covid-19 were their primary diagnosis. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2G9R7Tl via Timothy Sumer

Trump Program to Cover Uninsured Covid-19 Patients Falls Short of Promise

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Some patients are still receiving staggering bills. Others don’t qualify because conditions other than Covid-19 were their primary diagnosis. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G9R7Tl via Timothy Sumer

Biden’s Approval Rating, G.O.P. Recasts Trump: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump, during his convention speech, did little to acknowledge the coronavirus pandemic, warning instead of what would become of the country’s economy and “greatness” if Joe Biden were elected. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32HEyX8 via Timothy Sumer

Splaining How Government Works to Young Voters

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ben Sheehan runs a nonprofit that uses humor for civic education. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YKDvo0 via Timothy Sumer

Is Teleprompter Trump Effective?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Although most voters complain about President Trump’s often abrasive personality, Americans over all are actually far more likely to say they’re bothered by his personal foibles than by his politics. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b82MgN via Timothy Sumer

Your Coronavirus Test Is Positive. Maybe It Shouldn’t Be.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The usual diagnostic tests may simply be too sensitive and too slow to contain the spread of the virus. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2EIJWAL via Timothy Sumer

Did Something Burp? It Was an Earthquake

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Years of observations in central Italy show that more carbon dioxide percolates through Earth’s crust during periods of strong seismic activity. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3lny4F8 via Timothy Sumer

N.B.A. Protest Shows Who Calls the Shots in a Superstar Economy

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Professional basketball players demonstrated the enormous power of highly paid workers with rare skills, but also their caution. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3bedlyX via Timothy Sumer

The White House wants companies to pay for the payroll tax holiday.

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Sarah Palin’s Suit Against New York Times Will Go to Trial, Judge Rules

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Times’s attempt to bring the case to a close was denied, and a federal judge set a Feb. 1 date to weigh Ms. Palin’s defamation lawsuit over an editorial. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31CvWkW via Timothy Sumer

Sarah Palin’s Suit Against New York Times Will Go to Trial, Judge Rules

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Times’s attempt to bring the case to a close was denied, and a federal judge set a Feb. 1 date to weigh Ms. Palin’s defamation lawsuit over an editorial. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31CvWkW via Timothy Sumer

Rival Themes Emerge as Race Enters Final Weeks: Covid vs. Law and Order

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The national political conventions over the last two weeks set the battle lines for the election’s remaining weeks. Joe Biden is focusing on President Trump’s virus management, while the president is hammering a law-and-order message. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hFaXnd via Timothy Sumer

Bill for Trump’s Tax Holiday Will Be Due Next Year, Treasury Dept. Says

Political News by Timothy Sumer - According to new guidance, employees will be on the hook if their employer decides to withhold payroll taxes until the end of 2020. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gElXzV via Timothy Sumer

TV Ratings for Biden and Trump Signal an Increasingly Polarized Nation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Fox News dominated ratings for the Republican convention, and MSNBC was the clear No. 1 for the Democrats’ gathering. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31CpLNL via Timothy Sumer

N.Y.C. Tenants Say They Were Tricked Into Appearing in R.N.C. Video

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “I am not a Trump supporter,” one of the tenants said, adding that she was furious that her interview with a government official was used for the convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32zrxyL via Timothy Sumer

On Trump, Merkel's Face Does the Talking

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The German leader looked bemused when asked about a claim at the Republican convention that President Trump had “charmed” her. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31A1vvJ via Timothy Sumer

Breaking Down the Biggest Moments of Trump’s Speech

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Times’s White House correspondent Maggie Haberman analyzes President Trump’s nomination acceptance speech and breaks down the major moments. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jnUF2K via Timothy Sumer

Avoiding Overdraft Fees in a Strained Checking Account

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Pandemic unemployment remains high, federal aid is dwindling and additional relief isn’t imminent, so keep an eye on your balance. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2QvCGL5 via Timothy Sumer

TikTok’s Takeover Enters the Endgame

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Microsoft, with a new ally in Walmart, and Oracle have submitted takeover bids for the video app. A deal could be reached soon. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gJcOX6 via Timothy Sumer

College Is Everywhere Now

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Yale students in Barbados. Michigan students in Brooklyn. Berkeley students in Las Vegas? Off-campus housing is way off-campus now. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31z9SIa via Timothy Sumer

The Unmasked Ball: Trump Creates His Own Pandemic-Free Reality

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Borrowing the White House as a campaign stage, the R.N.C. closed by garden-partying like Covid-19 was over. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D7DLFX via Timothy Sumer

Melania in Lime, Ivanka in Black, Trump as Lord of All He Surveyed

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s speech at the Republican National Convention was a model of pomp and circumstance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ECsUo9 via Timothy Sumer

U.K. Urges Workers to Return to Offices: Live Business Updates

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Four Years Later, Trump Still Portrays America as Under Siege

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump is again running as an outsider who can fix the problems if elected, but he’s the incumbent this time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lquEl8 via Timothy Sumer

Why Does Walmart Want to Buy TikTok?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The app’s Chinese version, Douyin, is trying to become a mobile marketplace where video stars promote products. That could be a model for the U.S. retail giant if it acquires TikTok. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/34EJBdd via Timothy Sumer

Catch Up on 4 Key Moments From a Night of Norm-Busting

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Two of our reporters break down the big themes from the final night of the Republican National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qwq7iN via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Some are suing to stay out of classroom situations they see as unsafe. Others are suing to ensure in-person learning. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/34Cu5i9 via Timothy Sumer

In Bid for TikTok, Microsoft Flexes Its Power in Washington

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The tech giant, once an example of how not to operate in the nation’s capital, now has a successful influence operation there. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31ACP6n via Timothy Sumer

The Office Is Adrift. Divinity Consultants Are Here to Save It.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Witness the rise of soul-centered corporate activities. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3lpmfhK via Timothy Sumer

Pictures of Themselves: The 2020 College Essays on Money

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Each year, we ask high school seniors to send us college application essays that touch on money, work or social class. Here are four from this year’s incoming college freshmen. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2QuaGHS via Timothy Sumer

Remember the ‘Travel Bubble’? Here’s How It Burst

Business News by Timothy Sumer - To keep tourism afloat during the pandemic, some countries formed travel alliances with their neighbors. At summer’s end, the experiment has had mixed results. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3lqnMnE via Timothy Sumer

College Is Everywhere Now

Highlights From the Republican National Convention: Night 4

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In an overtly politically staged event, President Trump officially accepted his party’s renomination from the South Lawn at the White House. He turned the setting into a partisan prop as no other politician ever had. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b2ZnzS via Timothy Sumer

Full Transcript: President Trump’s Republican National Convention Speech

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Clocking in at well over an hour, and about 6,000 words, the speech was neither as shocking as his “American Carnage” inaugural address, nor as freelancing as one of his rallies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EF0IAM via Timothy Sumer

Trump Stomps on the Rules, but the Pandemic Isn’t as Easily Trampled

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “We’re here and they’re not.” The president shows that he didn’t need a party in a big arena when the White House lawn was available. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gJjUuJ via Timothy Sumer

Trump Heads Into General Election Leading a Party He Has Transformed

Political News by Timothy Sumer - After three days of law-and-order rhetoric at the Republican convention, President Trump was ready to make a determined push to change the subject from the coronavirus and to mark Joseph R. Biden Jr. as a willing partner of the far left. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32zh6Lo via Timothy Sumer

Instead of Evolving as President, Trump Has Bent the Job to His Will

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a 40-minute phone call this week, Mr. Trump struggled to describe how he has changed in office. “I think I’ve just become more guarded than I was four years ago,” he said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QyeMP7 via Timothy Sumer

C.D.C.’s ‘Clarification’ on Coronavirus Testing Offers More Confusion

Science News by Timothy Sumer - After saying that those exposed to the virus need not get tested, the agency’s director clarified that “testing may be considered” for those people. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Er3QRc via Timothy Sumer

Biden condemns racism and says that ‘burning down communities is not protest.’

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Pence prepares for a rare moment in the spotlight.

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Midway through the Republican convention, speakers have downplayed the coronavirus.

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Masks and social distancing are mostly absent from Republican convention events.

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With Wisconsin Unrest as Backdrop, Republicans Intensify Law-and-Order Message

Political News by Timothy Sumer - On the third day of the convention, two of the G.O.P.’s female leaders, Kristi Noem and Marsha Blackburn, talked about law and order. And Vice President Mike Pence had a rare opportunity to take the political foreground. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G2ptHS via Timothy Sumer

After rolling back transgender protections, the Trump campaign is courting the L.G.B.T.Q. vote.

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Three Charged With Leaking Movies as Part of Global Piracy Ring

Business News by Timothy Sumer - U.S. officials said members of the Sparks Group, an elite piracy network, fraudulently obtained and distributed movies ahead of release dates. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2G4FWLP via Timothy Sumer

The 2021 World Economic Forum summit will be rescheduled, organizers say.

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Behind the scenes of TikTok’s talks with Microsoft.

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Trump’s unemployment supplement: Long waits and less money for fewer people.

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How Trump’s RNC Has Become a Crucial Play for the Suburbs

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Conciliatory messages at the Republican convention were an acknowledgment by the president’s campaign that appealing to his right-wing base will not be enough to win re-election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EtqF6E via Timothy Sumer

The Harsh Reality Behind Trump’s Reality Show

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Night 2 of the R.N.C. took a more conciliatory tone, in contradiction to his actual policies. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hsP8aq via Timothy Sumer

Trump Takes Night Off From Anti-Immigrant Talk to Swear In U.S. Citizens

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Five new American citizens were stunned to be naturalized at a White House ceremony during the Republican National Convention. Some said they did not know they were being broadcast until friends called to tell them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b499Sf via Timothy Sumer

Top U.S. Officials Told C.D.C. to Soften Coronavirus Testing Guidelines

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly changed its recommendations, saying people without Covid-19 symptoms should not get tested. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Eza2WS via Timothy Sumer

Brother of Impeachment Witness Says His Firing Was a Whistle-Blower Reprisal

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Yevgeny Vindman, Alexander S. Vindman’s brother, says he was fired in retaliation for his role in the impeachment inquiry and for raising ethics and legal concerns about the national security adviser. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3b1sS5i via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Executes Lezmond Mitchell, a Native American Man Convicted of Murder

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It was the fourth time this summer the Trump administration has carried out the death penalty. The case had raised issues of tribal sovereignty. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lkQN4j via Timothy Sumer

White House Dismisses Questions of Whether Convention Events Broke Anti-Corruption Law

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The law is aimed at preventing public officials from using their power for partisan political activity. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lgqBb3 via Timothy Sumer

Intelligence Officials See No Foreign Effort to Undermine Mail-In Voting

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Their assessment contradicted part of President Trump’s attacks on absentee voting. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2D5M9pA via Timothy Sumer

TV ratings rise on G.O.P.’s second night.

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President Trump used the White House as a game show set, our TV critic writes.

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Stephanie Bice won a G.O.P. runoff to challenge the only Democrat in Oklahoma’s congressional delegation.

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Biden is selling hand sanitizer with his Covid-19 plan printed on it.

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Top U.S. Officials Told C.D.C. to Soften Coronavirus Testing Guidelines

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly changed its recommendations, saying people without Covid-19 symptoms should not get tested. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Eza2WS via Timothy Sumer

Why Does the Coronavirus Hit Men Harder? A New Clue

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Women produce a more powerful immune response than do men, a new study finds. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3ldy5vg via Timothy Sumer

In Britain, an Idea to Reduce Racial Inequality Gains Momentum

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The government could revive an idea to make it mandatory for large companies to report their pay gaps by ethnicity. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31uQTP2 via Timothy Sumer

What’s a Palantir? The Tech Industry’s Next Big I.P.O.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A tech start-up named for objects in “The Lord of the Rings” has become a major government contractor. But what it does is not easy to understand. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ErMH9R via Timothy Sumer

Hotels Tout Cleaning, But Guests Say, ‘My Room Was Dirty’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Hotel companies have been promoting new cleaning initiatives for months as a way to regain traveler confidence. But guests at some hotels in the United States say they are not living up to the promises. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gsGiIA via Timothy Sumer

G.O.P. Women in Arizona Could Decide an Unexpected 2020 Battle

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Led by a firebrand loyalist, the state party has lurched to the right under President Trump. That has turned off some Republicans, and Arizona suddenly appears in play for Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jjD8bZ via Timothy Sumer

Should Children Go Back to School? It Depends in Part on Your Politics

Political News by Timothy Sumer - There’s a large partisan divide in parents’ views on whether it’s safe for students and teachers to return to school, several new surveys find. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32qrk0G via Timothy Sumer

RNC Night 2: Watch the Moments That Mattered

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It was all a blur (of lines not usually crossed): Two of our reporters break down highlights from the second night of the Republican National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31uU6hy via Timothy Sumer

The Suffragists Fought to Redefine Femininity. The Debate Isn’t Over.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The campaign for the right to vote crystallized notions of femininity and motherhood that women are still expected to navigate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lheRF3 via Timothy Sumer

From Trump’s Shadow, Mike Pence Can See 2024

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The vice president has grown accustomed to performing certain acrobatics, maneuvering around in private what President Trump bellows in public. It’s one way he is tending to his future. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aXSbF7 via Timothy Sumer

How TikTok’s Talks With Microsoft Turned Into a Soap Opera

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Neither side wanted a big deal. But what began as talks about a small investment ballooned with interventions from President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3guWNUj via Timothy Sumer

How TikTok’s Talks With Microsoft Turned Into a Soap Opera

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Neither side wanted a big deal. But what began as talks about a small investment ballooned with interventions from President Trump. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3guWNUj via Timothy Sumer

Highlights From the Republican National Convention: Night 2

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A speech by the first lady touched on race relations as the White House was used for political purposes. It also was the first time a sitting secretary of state addressed a national political convention in at least 75 years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gs5zCI via Timothy Sumer

Trump Leverages Powers of Office as He Seeks to Broaden Appeal

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In an abrupt swerve from the dire tone of the convention’s first night, President Trump staged a grab-bag of gauzy events and personal testimonials aimed at female and minority voters. His program blurred the lines between campaigning and governing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YxU5r0 via Timothy Sumer

R.N.C. Presents Donald Trump, the American Protector

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Republicans want white suburban voters to believe that the president is on their side — and that he’s on the side of immigrants and women, too. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lhMXcb via Timothy Sumer

Daniel Cameron, Kentucky A.G., Speaks at the R.N.C.: Full Transcript

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Cameron, the first Black attorney general in Kentucky, who is investigating the killing of Breonna Taylor, mentioned her only in passing during his live speech at the Republican National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gvFXoe via Timothy Sumer

Naturalization Ceremony at R.N.C. Stands at Odds With Trump’s Stance on Immigration

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The willingness to use the trappings of presidential power during a campaign convention was a stunning departure from the past. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31run9q via Timothy Sumer

McDonald’s Investigating Whether Former C.E.O. Covered Up Others’ Misconduct

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The fast-food chain, which is seeking to claw back compensation from the fired chief executive, said it was also examining its human resources department. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3ljBDME via Timothy Sumer

Trump Pardons Jon Ponder, a Convicted Bank Robber

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The pardon appears to be an attempt to draw voters’ attention to criminal justice, a subject that the president has promoted as a signature initiative of his time in office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jhKuwi via Timothy Sumer

Trump Administration Orders Hospitals to Report Data or Risk Losing Funding

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The administration now says failure to report Covid-19 data to the Department of Health and Human Services could cost hospitals Medicare and Medicaid funding. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31r55Z6 via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Presses Other Muslim Nations to Establish Ties With Israel

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Sudan and Bahrain, and an American delegation will accompany Israelis on the first direct commercial flight between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34B5zxM via Timothy Sumer

National Conventions: The Impeachment Battle Rematch That Wasn’t

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Six months after President Trump’s Senate trial, what was once seen as the battle of a generation has essentially vanished from the political landscape, all but unmentioned at either party’s convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YwO3XS via Timothy Sumer

Confronting a Powerful Democrat, Ocasio-Cortez Supports Morse

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In using her political action committee to endorse Alex Morse in Massachusetts, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backed an effort to oust Representative Richard E. Neal, the powerful Ways and Means Committee chairman. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YzhEjr via Timothy Sumer

The R.N.C.’s Not-So-Subtle Undertones

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The convention’s first night was a continuation of President Trump’s divisive culture war message. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gtk9K9 via Timothy Sumer

With Hacks and Cameras, Beijing’s Electronic Dragnet Closes on Hong Kong

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Under a new national security law, the police are targeting the social media accounts of executives, politicians and activists. American internet giants are struggling to respond. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3jbFU2J via Timothy Sumer

Black Homeowners Face Discrimination in Appraisals

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Companies that value homes for sale or refinancing are bound by law not to discriminate. Black homeowners say it happens anyway. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3b1UJlO via Timothy Sumer

To Fight Apple and Google’s Grip, Fortnite Creator Mounts a Crusade

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Tim Sweeney, chief executive of Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, has railed against tech power. “The market is out of control,” he said. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gvvjOq via Timothy Sumer

Flu Season Could Make Coronavirus Testing Delays Even Worse

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The nation’s testing efforts will be further overwhelmed once influenza, R.S.V. and other seasonal viruses arrive. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YzfekN via Timothy Sumer

The New Pandemic Flash Point: Your Vacation

Business News by Timothy Sumer - What kind of travel, if any, is acceptable? Opinions on what’s OK and what’s not are causing fights between family members and fissures among friends. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3aSU5a2 via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 Live Updates: Flu Season Could Worsen Virus Testing Delays

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Doctors will need to test for both viruses, further straining supply shortages. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2EryKsz via Timothy Sumer

How Bacteria-Eating Bacteria Could Help Win the War Against Germs

Science News by Timothy Sumer - While microscopic and little known, predatory bacteria are among the world’s fiercest and most effective hunters. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3hsxUKo via Timothy Sumer

For Refusing a Drink With the Boss, He Was Slapped in the Face

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A Chinese bank apologized for the “drunken misconduct” of two directors at a work dinner. The episode led to scrutiny of the country’s professional drinking culture. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3aVD92U via Timothy Sumer

Highlights From the Republican National Convention: Night 1

Political News by Timothy Sumer - On the first night of the convention, Republicans mounted a misleading defense of President Trump’s record. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aS0hzf via Timothy Sumer

Full Transcript: Nikki Haley’s R.N.C. Speech

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former ambassador to the United Nations and former governor of South Carolina warned about socialism in America. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gpoJcf via Timothy Sumer

The Republicans Promised Uplift and Then Tried to Rewrite History

Political News by Timothy Sumer - On the first night of the party’s convention, President Trump painted a rosy portrait of his handling of the virus, and speakers warned of what they believe a Biden administration could bring. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3liT13Z via Timothy Sumer

F.D.A. ‘Grossly Misrepresented’ Blood Plasma Data, Scientists Say

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Many experts — including a scientist who worked on the Mayo Clinic study — were bewildered about where a key statistic came from. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QoqGel via Timothy Sumer

American and Chinese Officials Take Pulse on Trade Deal, Six Months In

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Trade negotiators from the two countries met by videoconference to review the progress in enacting their trade deal. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2QkOCiG via Timothy Sumer

Fighting Tanya Zuckerbrot's F-Factor Diet on Instagram

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A crusade against the F-Factor diet. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3hxvlqA via Timothy Sumer

F.D.A. ‘Grossly Misrepresented’ Blood Plasma Data, Scientists Say

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Many experts — including a scientist who worked on the Mayo Clinic study — were bewildered about where a key statistic came from. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2QoqGel via Timothy Sumer

Reluctant to vacation abroad, Britons are pitching a tent and sticking close to home.

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Doctors are offering direct access in the pandemic, for those who can afford it.

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Insurer Drops Whistle-Blower Lawyer, Citing High-Profile Work

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The decision shows some of the risks for government whistle-blowers and those who work to support them. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QlBji3 via Timothy Sumer

Gen Z and Millennials: Tell Us if You Plan to Vote and Why

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Submit a video with your answers and they may be featured in an upcoming New York Times event. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hqSoDh via Timothy Sumer

Radical Break From Tradition: Trump to Accept Nomination at the White House

Political News by Timothy Sumer - But President Trump’s convention speech and those of Melania Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are only the latest examples of how Mr. Trump has further blurred the lines between the government and his campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aRpNEy via Timothy Sumer

Republicans Nominate Trump, Who Flings Baseless Attacks at Biden

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump, with a television-honed obsession with stagecraft and his total control of the Republican Party, was set to dominate his own convention. He began by blistering Joseph R. Biden Jr. and former President Barack Obama. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qjmmxb via Timothy Sumer

The One-Man Show Begins

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump takes center stage at the R.N.C. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34tBaS0 via Timothy Sumer

F.D.A. ‘Grossly Misrepresented’ Blood Plasma Data, Scientists Say

Climate Is Taking On an Outsize Role for Voters, Research Suggests

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Concern about global warming is steady despite other crises, a survey found, and the number of voters who are deeply engaged on the issue is rising sharply. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3guqk0h via Timothy Sumer

TikTok Sues Trump Administration

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The suit escalates a bitter back-and-forth between the popular video app and American officials. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/34u4nw0 via Timothy Sumer

Zoom Reports Partial Outage

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Atlanta school district was among those affected by the outage. Zoom said it had “identified the issue” and was working to resolve the problem for users unable to start or join meetings. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32lWUMX via Timothy Sumer

TikTok Sues Trump Administration

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The suit escalates a bitter back-and-forth between the popular video app and American officials. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34u4nw0 via Timothy Sumer

Unemployment Is Rampant. So This Theater Is Giving Freelancers Money.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Several hundred workers are receiving $1,000 relief payments from the Public Theater. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31nx37X via Timothy Sumer

DeJoy Will Be Questioned Again Amid Mail-In Voting Concerns

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Louis DeJoy will return to Capitol Hill on Monday to defend his tenure as postmaster general. He is expected to receive a chilly reception from Democratic lawmakers on a key House panel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32norgS via Timothy Sumer

TikTok’s Lawsuit Against Trump Order Faces Long Odds

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Chinese-owned video app plans to sue the Trump administration over its order to force a sale. It faces long odds. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3lnDBf4 via Timothy Sumer

This Is the Week Trump’s Been Waiting For

Political News by Timothy Sumer - But will Republicans’ celebration of their president deliver the agenda-setting boost he needs? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YwlgT7 via Timothy Sumer

Bringing a ‘Broad City’ Approach to Energizing the Youth Vote

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A new voting project from Ilana Glazer is aimed at millennials and Gen Z members who just need to be persuaded to show up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32nnl4K via Timothy Sumer

Markets Rise on Hopes of Medical Progress Against Coronavirus: Live Updates

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Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - On the eve of the Republican Convention, President Trump cited the approval as welcome news, but critics see political motivations. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/34tzHLl via Timothy Sumer

Roaming Through Lanzarote’s Otherworldly Vineyards

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The desolate beauty of the winemaking tradition on Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands, is evidence of human resilience in the face of adversity. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/34qYdgn via Timothy Sumer

Europe Tried to Limit Mass Layoffs, but the Cuts Are Coming Anyway

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Despite furlough schemes that have kept tens of millions of people employed, a tsunami of job cuts is about to hit as companies downsize. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gpph1C via Timothy Sumer

‘The Big Short 2.0’: How Hedge Funds Profited Off the Pain of Malls

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As the pandemic accelerated the demise of some brick-and-mortar retailers, a group of investors profited handsomely from their travails. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3lewN3i via Timothy Sumer

Roaming Through Lanzarote’s Otherworldly Vineyards

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The desolate beauty of the winemaking tradition on Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands, is evidence of human resilience in the face of adversity. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/34qYdgn via Timothy Sumer

How Bannon’s Wall Group Used Trump Ties and Social Media to Raise Millions

Political News by Timothy Sumer - An encounter with an administration official. A photo with Donald Trump Jr. A chat with the president himself. Officials at We Build the Wall turned a stream of postings into a gusher of donations. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EqCOJc via Timothy Sumer

Not the Convention, or the Election, North Carolina Republicans Hoped For

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The G.O.P. was supposed to be celebrating in the state this week. Instead, it is trying to hold onto a Senate seat and lift President Trump’s low poll numbers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Yr9MjC via Timothy Sumer

Masks, a Normal Roll Call and No Calamari: What the R.N.C. Will Look Like

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As 336 party delegates gather to renominate the president, they will take part in something closer to a traditional convention than what Democrats did last week — but still without the electric feel. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Qkxz0h via Timothy Sumer

As Evictions Loom, Lawyers Are Gearing Up to Help

Business News by Timothy Sumer - With a federal moratorium coming to an end, legal aid lawyers say they are preparing to defend renters in housing court. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3hBVfcN via Timothy Sumer

Kellyanne Conway, Long-Serving Trump Aide, Is Leaving the White House

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Conway said she was stepping away from her role as the president’s counselor to spend more time with her four teenage children. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gnssqI via Timothy Sumer

How to Watch the Republican National Convention

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Speakers on Night 1 include Nikki Haley, Senator Tim Scott and Donald Trump Jr., as well as President Trump, who is expected to appear four nights in a row. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gojCJp via Timothy Sumer

How Zeynep Tufekci Keeps Getting the Big Things Right

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Tufekci, a computer programmer who became a sociologist, sounded an early alarm on the need for protective masks. It wasn’t the first time she was right about something big. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3j4pvNF via Timothy Sumer

F.D.A. Allows Expanded Use of Convalescent Plasma to Treat Coronavirus Patients

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The move came on the eve of the Republican convention and after President Trump pressed the agency to move faster to address the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Evpzqu via Timothy Sumer

In Ohio, a Father and Stepdaughter Show the Political Shifts in the Trump Era

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He’s a union worker and former Democrat now solidly behind President Trump. She’s a onetime Republican now worried about her sons growing up in the Trump era. Family get-togethers can be difficult. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l7AoQJ via Timothy Sumer

Billions in Hospital Virus Aid Rested on Compliance With Private Vendor

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Department of Health and Human Services told hospitals in April that reporting to the vendor, TeleTracking Technologies, was a “prerequisite to payment.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QeTndQ via Timothy Sumer

The Incestuous Relationship Between Donald Trump and Fox News

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In his new book, “Hoax,” Brian Stelter examines Fox’s role as a White House propaganda organ masquerading as conservative journalism. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ea5TZN via Timothy Sumer

Twitter Flags Trump Tweet for Dissuading Voting

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The social media service hid the president’s post about ballot drop boxes, saying it violated Twitter’s election integrity rules. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31rhBIl via Timothy Sumer

An Asteroid Just in Time for the 2020 Election?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The object has a slender chance of hitting Earth — but even if it does, it’s too small to do any damage, astronomers say. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/31jj2bA via Timothy Sumer

With ‘Unhinged,’ Hollywood Cautiously Returns to Movie Theaters

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Russell Crowe thriller brought in $4 million domestically — a figure that would normally disappoint but, given the pandemic, is seen as a sign of hope. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31rmD7H via Timothy Sumer

To Test the Dangers of Live Music, These Scientists Put on a Concert

Science News by Timothy Sumer - In Germany, volunteers gathered in an arena for an experiment that could help guide coronavirus safety measures around the world. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2EmJRmm via Timothy Sumer

Gulf Coast Threatened by Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The governor has declared a state of emergency and some areas of Louisiana have issued mandatory evacuations ahead of Tropical Storms Laura and Marco. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Ej72y5 via Timothy Sumer

After Another Week of Setbacks, Trump Looks to Change the Story Line

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president heads into the Republican National Convention after a string of bad news, including the arrest of a former top aide and a damning reminder of Russia’s interference in the last election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CRigsS via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 Updates: Latest News and Analysis

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The early release of California prisoners has depleted a controversial firefighting force. Returning vacationers faced waits of up to 12 hours at Austria’s southern border. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3b14LUl via Timothy Sumer

The Week in Business: Steve Bannon Charged With Fraud

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The stock market hit a record high, unemployment claims rose again, and the office might not be dead after all. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gn1sYn via Timothy Sumer

Electric Vehicle Makers Find a Back Door to Wall Street

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are helping them and other fledgling companies raise money and gain coveted stock listings. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2EimaM7 via Timothy Sumer

Virgin Islands Will Subpoena Billionaire Investor in Epstein Case

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The territory’s attorney general wants to know more about Leon Black’s dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, who died while facing sex-trafficking charges. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32chRKg via Timothy Sumer

Corporate America Agrees Black Lives Matter. What Comes Next?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In a recent DealBook forum, Times journalists took stock of how much the country’s most powerful companies are backing up statements against systemic racism. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YqNi2d via Timothy Sumer

Alex Morse Was Accused, Condemned and Then Vindicated. Will His Experience Change Anything?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Vague allegations against the Massachusetts congressional candidate offer a case study in how progressives navigate issues of sex and power in politics when judgment is often swift and unforgiving. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32f5c9y via Timothy Sumer

Threatened by Facebook Disinformation, a Monk Flees Cambodia

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A smear campaign linked to the Cambodian government went viral on the social media platform, sending an activist Buddhist cleric into exile to protect himself. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3aRgaWk via Timothy Sumer

President’s Sister Describes Trump as Liar With ‘No Principles’ in Recordings

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a series of recordings published by The Washington Post, Maryanne Trump Barry can be heard disparaging her brother’s performance as president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YrrUdd via Timothy Sumer

Republicans Rush to Finalize Convention (‘Apprentice’ Producers Are Helping)

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The party is promising a more traditional in-person spectacle with President Trump speaking every night. Coming into this weekend, producers at the major TV networks had only a foggy idea of what to expect. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2QiWiSA via Timothy Sumer

Pipeline Explosion in Corpus Christi Leaves 2 Dead and 2 Missing

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Six people were injured, officials said, including some who were taken to hospitals to be treated for burns. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32jSupI via Timothy Sumer

New Conditions on Alaskan Mine Could Delay Vast Project That Donald Trump Jr. Opposes

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Army Corps of Engineers will impose new mitigation conditions on the developers of the proposed Pebble Mine, potentially pushing approval past the election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lcNCLK via Timothy Sumer

Texas Republicans Say New Slogan Was Inspired by Poem, Not QAnon

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Party officials in Texas said that the internet-driven conspiracy theory had nothing to do with its use of the slogan “We Are the Storm” — one of the chief rallying cries for QAnon adherents. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31m8EQi via Timothy Sumer

TikTok Plans to Challenge Trump Administration Over Executive Order

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The popular video app, which is owned by a Chinese internet company, said it had been deprived of due process when President Trump moved to block it in the United States. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31lOINs via Timothy Sumer

C.D.C. Suggests Some Child-Care Centers Can Reopen Safely

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Outbreaks at U.S. colleges are forcing sudden changes and sending students scrambling. With cases surging, Europe braces for a new phase in the pandemic. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2YkKC6r via Timothy Sumer

Republican Delegates Flock to Charlotte Convention to Renominate President Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It’s not the convention people will see on television next week. But Republicans are staging a truncated gathering in Charlotte to renominate President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34uGEMx via Timothy Sumer

Tropical Storm Marco Expected to Become a Hurricane

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Marco is expected to become a hurricane on Saturday and Laura is forecast to produce heavy rain over several Caribbean islands. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2CQjXXD via Timothy Sumer

Mnuchin Paved Way for Postal Service Shake-Up

Business News by Timothy Sumer - At President Trump’s behest, the Treasury Secretary sought out appointees who would restructure the United States Postal Service. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31kBFfl via Timothy Sumer

How Women of Color Are Redefining What a Politician Looks Like

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Running for office used to mean relegating personal style to the background. Not anymore. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ldhx6S via Timothy Sumer

Congress Moves Toward Vote to Block U.S.P.S. Changes

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Democratic bill up for debate would send $25 billion to the Postal Service and reverse changes that have slowed service until after November’s election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32bq2GG via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 Live Updates: Latest News and Analysis

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A judge blocked a couple’s plans to hold a 175-guest wedding in New York. Many U.S. renters have been able to keep up their payments, but their safety net is growing thin. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3hob3zI via Timothy Sumer

Why Some Tropical Fish Are Gettin’ Squiggly With It

Science News by Timothy Sumer - On occasion, different species of anglerfish produce hybrid offspring even more colorful than the parents. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2YoNxLm via Timothy Sumer

Cartilage Is Grown in the Arthritic Joints of Mice

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Researchers discovered a way to awaken dormant stem cells and transform them into cartilage. If the technique works in humans, it may help ease debilitating joint pain. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2CNMIEb via Timothy Sumer

A Glimmer of Hope for Trump? How Bush Mounted a Comeback in 1988

Political News by Timothy Sumer - For Biden, a cautionary tale. For Trump, a search for his own Willie Horton. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EpLO1i via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden and the 'Convention Bounce'

Political News by Timothy Sumer - After the Democratic primary campaign came to an abrupt halt in late March as the coronavirus swept through the nation, the Democrats and Republicans have looked to the conventions as their candidates’ biggest stage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gr9IqA via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Approval Rating, Biden’s Speech: 2020 Campaign Highlights

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Democratic National Convention, on the whole, was aimed more at appealing to moderates than rallying the base. Will the Republicans take the opposite approach? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hmjbjV via Timothy Sumer

Greece … or Devon? Camping Outshines Continent for Britons This Summer

Business News by Timothy Sumer - With many vacationers reluctant to go abroad because of the pandemic, “for the first time in the U.K., owning a caravan is kind of cool.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3l8p07a via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Questions Former C.I.A. Director for 8 Hours

Political News by Timothy Sumer - John O. Brennan is a witness, not a target, in the inquiry being led by John H. Durham, a U.S. attorney, but the C.I.A. under Barack Obama could be subject to further criticism by the Trump administration. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l78nbU via Timothy Sumer

Military Surveillance Planes Didn’t Spy on Protesters, Pentagon Report Finds

Political News by Timothy Sumer - But the Air Force’s inspector general concluded that National Guard officials failed to obtain prior approval from Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper to use the planes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hf6SGa via Timothy Sumer

Trump Holds a Rare White House Funeral for His Younger Brother, Robert

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It was the first time a president has held an East Room funeral for a member of his family in nearly 100 years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32iKtBu via Timothy Sumer

Biden Always Had a Simple Message. He Rode It to the Nomination.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Joseph R. Biden Jr. never wavered from his central message: that President Trump was a danger to American democracy, while he was a stable, experienced leader. Now it will be tested in a fierce battle with the president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hmf7QN via Timothy Sumer

A Presidential Historian Makes a Rare Appearance in Today’s Political Arena

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Jon Meacham’s remarks at this week’s Democratic National Convention sprang from a long friendship with Joe Biden and a desire to add historical context to the present moment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aQjQrt via Timothy Sumer

Ex-Green Beret Charged With Spying for Russia in Elaborate Scheme

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Prosecutors said he provided classified information to Russian intelligence operatives for years, betraying the United States. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l6Lg18 via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Says Goodbye, Uncle Joe and Hello, Father of the Nation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In his convention acceptance speech, Mr. Biden offered a new image for the next four years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3lg4NfI via Timothy Sumer

Biden’s Big Moment

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He never would have imagined the circumstances of this speech, but he managed to make the most of it. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ldanQ3 via Timothy Sumer

U.K. Government Debt Tops £2 Trillion: Live Updates

Business News by Timothy Sumer - from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/327iiWc via Timothy Sumer

Watch the Four Moments That Mattered on the Fourth Night of the D.N.C.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Two of our correspondents break down highlights from the Democrats’ first virtual convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gj3hWc via Timothy Sumer

Republicans Gear Up to Renominate Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Republican National Convention next week will kick off with an in-person roll call on Monday in Charlotte, N.C. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gbkLUA via Timothy Sumer

Senators Lead an Increasingly Diverse Nation. Their Top Aides Are Mostly White.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A new study shows that 11 percent of top aides shaping policy and public messaging in senators’ Washington offices are people of color, compared with almost 40 percent of the American populace. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32btv89 via Timothy Sumer

DNC Highlights: Speeches from Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg, and More

Political News by Timothy Sumer - For days, Democrats at the convention cast Joe Biden as a big-tent candidate for a big-tent moment. On Thursday, he made a broad appeal for support. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hhEXWb via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - N.C. State will shift instruction online, and other universities cautioned young people as they returned to class. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/31gLtH6 via Timothy Sumer

We Just Crossed the Line Debt Hawks Warned Us About for Decades

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The country’s debt now exceeds the size of its gross domestic product. For decades, this was considered a doomsday scenario that would wreck the economy. So far, that hasn’t happened. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3aJTLu2 via Timothy Sumer

Goldman Sachs Has Money. It Has Power. And Now It Has a Font

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The bank’s bespoke new typeface, Goldman Sans, is part of a quest for digital cool. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/34jU11P via Timothy Sumer

Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 4

Political News by Timothy Sumer - On the last night of the convention, Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president. In the most important speech of his career, he said that Americans “will overcome this season of darkness.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/329WJ7j via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Accepts Presidential Nomination: Full Transcript

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In his acceptance speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Mr. Biden vowed to help lead the nation through a ‘season of darkness’ and restore decency to America. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iYrNOe via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Nomination: ‘I Will Draw on the Best of Us’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Biden urged Americans to have faith that they could “overcome this season of darkness,” and he pledged to bridge the country’s divisions in ways President Trump had not. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34kG2Zu via Timothy Sumer

DNC Live Highlights: Stephen and Ayesha Curry Endorse Biden

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democrats are making the case that Joe Biden is a big-tent candidate for a big-tent moment, appealing to Republicans and progressives alike who are determined to defeat President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iYt3AY via Timothy Sumer

Here’s What to Watch as the Postmaster General Testifies Before Congress

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Louis DeJoy’s appearance before the Senate Homeland Security Committee will be his first congressional testimony since he suspended cost-cutting measures at the Postal Service. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q9hQRP via Timothy Sumer

What To Know About Joe Biden's DNC Speech Tonight

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The last three nights have built steadily toward the unveiling of Mr. Biden as a president-in-waiting. Now is the time for him to step into the role he’s been wanting for more than 30 years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32em0gz via Timothy Sumer

Unemployment Claims Rise as Rollout of $300 Benefit Lags

Business News by Timothy Sumer - With the labor market showing new fragility, most states have yet to seek funds under President Trump’s stopgap plan to supplement weekly jobless pay. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2EflKGn via Timothy Sumer

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Will Endorse Biden at Democratic National Convention

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The N.B.A. star has long been a critic of President Trump’s, but he had previously expressed reluctance to involve himself in a presidential campaign. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3glh3aN via Timothy Sumer

Unemployment Claims Rise as Rollout of $300 Benefit Lags

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With the labor market showing new fragility, most states have yet to seek funds under President Trump’s stopgap plan to supplement weekly jobless pay. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EflKGn via Timothy Sumer

At DNC, Biden Previews a Fall Campaign of Contrasts With Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Biden plans to ride out of the convention with a general election message centered on compassion, linking his biography of setback and recovery to the lives of Americans experiencing hardships. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l76WtO via Timothy Sumer

Instead of Isolating Iran, U.S. Finds Itself on the Outside Over Nuclear Deal

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Allies and adversaries alike have refused to recognize the Trump administration’s demand for sanctions, potentially weakening American authority worldwide. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Em46k0 via Timothy Sumer

It’s Exactly and Not at All How Joe Biden Dreamed It

Political News by Timothy Sumer - More than three decades after his first presidential run, in the midst of a deadly pandemic and without his son Beau at his side, the former vice president has met his moment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E3eMnW via Timothy Sumer

Arrest Disrupts Bannon’s Efforts to Stay Relevant After Leaving White House

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Since leaving the Trump administration, the former senior adviser was caught up in federal investigations and lost command of the far-right arena he once ruled. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/328BYsU via Timothy Sumer

Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris Speak of Women's Vote Centennial at Democratic Convention

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With Kamala Harris accepting her nomination, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton and others lauded the advancement of women in the political process, but said there was still much ground to be covered. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E7Sm4E via Timothy Sumer

Democrats Have Their Doubts About Biden’s Bipartisan Bonhomie

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Twelve years after he left the Senate, a President Biden would find a Capitol that is far more partisan and less open to deal-making than the one that shaped his views of legislating. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l3ekq3 via Timothy Sumer

‘He Stiffed Our Party’: Bloomberg Doubts Resurface Before D.N.C. Speech

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Michael Bloomberg’s appearance on the final night of the Democratic convention has reignited questions about his pledge to throw his fortune behind the effort to defeat President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hdpu9H via Timothy Sumer

The Speech Joe Biden Has Been Preparing For His Entire Life

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Some of it is familiar, after almost 50 years in politics. Some of it, like delivering such a momentous address to a virtual crowd, will be new. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aEVf97 via Timothy Sumer

Writers Mutiny at ‘All Rise,’ the Rare CBS Show With a Black Female Lead

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Five have left the drama, whose white show runner, Greg Spottiswood, had disputes with the staff over its depictions of race and gender. He kept his job after reviews by human resources. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gbA2EH via Timothy Sumer

Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 3

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Kamala Harris made history in accepting her official nomination for the vice presidency: She became the first woman of color to join a major party’s national ticket. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CNVVws via Timothy Sumer

Working From Home: A Survey of Our New Out of Office Lives

Business News by Timothy Sumer - What does the future hold for offices and the workers who once inhabited them? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2CNPVUs via Timothy Sumer

Working From Home With Three Kids and No School

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Drink, please. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3h8Ryed via Timothy Sumer

Office Gossip Still Exists in Remote Culture

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Just because we’ve stopped going into work doesn’t mean we’ve stopped talking. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gfCfiH via Timothy Sumer

Behold, ‘Workleisure’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - What will we wear come fall? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/31aYQbK via Timothy Sumer

Working From Home: Meet the Man Who Won't

Business News by Timothy Sumer - “The routine made me feel like the pandemic wasn’t controlling me.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3aGomsr via Timothy Sumer

The Awkwardness of Starting a New Job Remotely During Coronavirus

Business News by Timothy Sumer - He has never met his co-workers. It’s as weird as you would expect. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2DZMURz via Timothy Sumer

Working From Home

Business News by Timothy Sumer - That’s probably a good thing. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3aNabC3 via Timothy Sumer

From Handshakes to Fist Bumps: The Future of the Business Greeting

Business News by Timothy Sumer - On the future of handshakes, fist bumps and even footshakes. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2En0WMB via Timothy Sumer

North Korea’s Leader Admits His Economic Goals Have Failed

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Kim Jong-un plans to hold a rare Workers’ Party congress in January to chart a new course after the country was hammered by sanctions, floods and the pandemic. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gfanei via Timothy Sumer

Democrats Nominate Harris for Vice President, as Obama Lashes Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senator Kamala Harris became the first woman of color on a major party ticket, while former President Barack Obama condemned President Trump by name and issued a grim warning about the durability of American democracy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ghMvH4 via Timothy Sumer

Kamala Harris's DNC Speech: Full Transcript of Accepting VP Nomination

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In her vice-presidential acceptance speech on the third night of the Democratic National Convention, Ms. Harris said “there is no vaccine for racism” as she offered her vision for a more inclusive country. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l45g4e via Timothy Sumer

In Speech, Obama Says Biden Will Lead America Out of Dark Times

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The very future of our Democracy is at stake, former President Barack Obama said at the Democratic National Convention, imploring voters to oust President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31hDBFv via Timothy Sumer

Trump Says QAnon Followers Are People Who ‘Love Our Country’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - When asked, the president did not question the truth behind the claims of the QAnon conspiracy movement. Instead, he offered his help. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E8yz5g via Timothy Sumer

Democratic Convention Tonight: Kamala Harris, Barack Obama Speak

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Harris’s prime-time speech will introduce her to the broader American electorate, while Mr. Obama and Elizabeth Warren, two of the best known voices on policy, are expected to highlight the Democratic Party’s aims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iXPVR3 via Timothy Sumer

Kamala Harris Takes the Spotlight, a Moment for Her and History

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As a barrier-breaking candidate, and as the running mate to a 77-year-old, Ms. Harris arrives at the Democratic convention carrying an extraordinary set of hopes and expectations from party members. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2CH0icr via Timothy Sumer

Trump Administration Pushes Arms Sale to U.A.E. Despite Israeli Worries

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Trump White House is quietly planning sales of F-35 stealth fighters and advanced drones to the Emiratis as part of a wider plan to realign the Middle East, but Israel and Congress may object. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aHYwUV via Timothy Sumer

DNC Tonight: Kamala Harris and Barack Obama

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The government of President Nicolás Maduro is detaining and intimidating doctors, marking the homes of people suspected of having the virus and detaining those who are returning to the country. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Q57YZl via Timothy Sumer

With Virtual Reality, Caregivers Can Become Patients

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Carrie Shaw’s struggle with her mother’s dementia led her to create a company that allows users to experience the struggles of growing older. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/31adnVl via Timothy Sumer

Alabama Is Reopening Universities Its Own Way. Now Comes the Test.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The state is betting its robust student testing and technology program will be enough to hinder campus outbreaks of the virus. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3kXT1WW via Timothy Sumer

Why Work From Home When You Can Work From Barbados, Bermuda or … Estonia?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Several countries with fragile tourist economies have started to offer visas that allow foreign nationals to live and work for a period of at least six months. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/328fFTQ via Timothy Sumer

Big Tech’s Domination of Business Reaches New Heights

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As the economy contracts and many companies struggle to survive, the biggest tech companies are amassing wealth and influence in ways unseen in decades. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YeWy9K via Timothy Sumer

DNC Highlights: AOC, Jill Biden, Colin Powell, Bill Clinton and More

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Jill Biden’s speech, bipartisan nostalgia, a nomination from a security guard and an unusual roll call: Tonight the Democrats finally and officially named Joe Biden as their candidate for president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34eAIaa via Timothy Sumer

Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 2

Political News by Timothy Sumer - On the second night of the virtual convention, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially became the Democratic Party’s nominee for president. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hauPOX via Timothy Sumer

How to Watch the Democratic National Convention

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Kamala Harris and Barack Obama will headline the third night of the convention on Wednesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FDAPlp via Timothy Sumer

How Your Phone Is Used to Track You, and What You Can Do About It

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Smartphone location data, often used by marketers, has been useful for studying the spread of the coronavirus. But the information raises troubling privacy questions. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3gdXqBw via Timothy Sumer

How the DNC Roll Call Showcased Voices from 57 States and Territories

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Over a span of about 30 minutes, viewers traveled to 57 states and territories and heard from teachers, small business owners, essential workers and elected Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YfiMbF via Timothy Sumer

Watch Highlights From Jill Biden's DNC Speech

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Dr. Biden, who worked as a full-time professor at a Delaware community college even while she served as second lady, spoke to the challenges educators are facing during the pandemic in her prime-time speech. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hbihqr via Timothy Sumer

Democrats Nominate Biden for President, Ending His Long Quest

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a virtual roll call showcasing its diversity, the party delivered to the former vice president a prize he has pursued intermittently since 1988. The long-awaited victory is a triumph of personal and political endurance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FDcMDa via Timothy Sumer

Democrats Nominate Biden in Virtual Roll Call, Showcasing Diversity

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The party delivered to the former vice president a prize he has pursued intermittently since 1988. The long-awaited victory is a triumph of personal and political endurance. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ydmkv6 via Timothy Sumer

AOC Endorses Bernie Sanders's Nomination for President in Speech: Full Transcript

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ahead of the roll call, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominated fellow democratic socialist Senator Bernie Sanders for the presidency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kUOtAF via Timothy Sumer

Report Details Manafort’s Ties During 2016 Trump Campaign to a Russian Agent

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former campaign chairman Paul Manafort kept in close touch with a longtime colleague whom Senate investigators identified as a Russian intelligence officer. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gbH0K7 via Timothy Sumer

Trump Ethics Panel Urges Rejection of Fetal Tissue Research

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A new advisory board, appointed by the Trump administration, recommended that the health secretary reject funding for virtually every fetal tissue research project it considered. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3h4OjEB via Timothy Sumer

Jacquelyn, Security Guard Who Went Viral Meeting Biden, Will Help Nominate Him

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A chance encounter in an elevator showed the candidate’s easy rapport with a fan, striking a chord on social media. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FvhtPe via Timothy Sumer

Much Changed World, Same Joe Biden Seeking to Undo What Trump Has Done

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention was set to focus on how much work awaits the next president, and all the reasons Democrats think voters should trust Mr. Biden with the job. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34brEml via Timothy Sumer

Trump and Miss Moscow: Report Examines Possible Compromises in Russia Trips

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Senate committee report says that President Trump may have had a relationship with a Russian beauty pageant winner. But investigators say they “did not establish” that Russia had compromising information on Mr. Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Y9KuGI via Timothy Sumer

As D.N.C. Unfolds, Trump Reprises Grimmest Language of 2016 Campaign

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Speaking in the border city of Yuma, Ariz., President Trump boasted about his own efforts to sharply limit immigration during his time in office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3g94W0F via Timothy Sumer

Republicans Float a Scaled-Back Stimulus Bill

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The measure would reinstate supplemental unemployment benefits at half their original rate, and is unlikely to find support among Democrats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3aCNSPn via Timothy Sumer

Night 2 of DNC: AOC, Bill Clinton and Jill Biden

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democrats on Tuesday night will focus on the themes of national security, American unity and generational change. Bill Clinton and John Kerry, standard bearers from the party’s past, will speak alongside those representing its future, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hbocMa via Timothy Sumer

How to Watch the Democratic National Convention

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Jill Biden and Bill Clinton are headlining the second night of the convention on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/31ay57n via Timothy Sumer

Remdesivir Tests for Covid Treatments Enter New Phase

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A clinical trial showed that remdesivir helped hospitalized patients. Now researchers are asking whether when the drug is paired with another antiviral drug, patients will recover faster. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/326yoPI via Timothy Sumer

A Novel Way to Combat Covid in Nursing Homes: Strike Teams

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Borrowing from a model used for natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, states are sending in teams of responders to help facilities deal with outbreaks. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/348kbEy via Timothy Sumer

Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 1

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In the first night of their first virtual convention, Democrats made their case for Joseph R. Biden Jr. with a mix of recorded programming and notable speakers delivering live remarks. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q1rPsd via Timothy Sumer

America Has Two Feet. It’s About to Lose One of Them

Political News by Timothy Sumer - For decades, U.S. metrologists have juggled two conflicting measurements for the foot. Henceforth, only one shall rule. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3axeRf8 via Timothy Sumer

A Novel Way to Combat Covid in Nursing Homes: Strike Teams

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Borrowing from a model used for natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires, states are sending in teams of responders to help facilities deal with outbreaks. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/348kbEy via Timothy Sumer

America Has Two Feet. It’s About to Lose One of Them

Science News by Timothy Sumer - For decades, U.S. metrologists have juggled two conflicting measurements for the foot. Henceforth, only one shall rule. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3axeRf8 via Timothy Sumer

America Has Two Feet. It’s About to Lose One of Them

Business News by Timothy Sumer - For decades, U.S. metrologists have juggled two conflicting measurements for the foot. Henceforth, only one shall rule. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3axeRf8 via Timothy Sumer

The Biggest Moments From Night 1 of the Democratic Convention

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Michelle Obama’s voting plea, Bernie Sanders’s call to circle around Joe Biden and a moment of silence for George Floyd: The virtual gathering was surreal, but still powerful at times. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j2Wl1x via Timothy Sumer

How to Watch the Democratic National Convention

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Jill Biden and Bill Clinton are headlining the second night of the convention on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iOtxtm via Timothy Sumer

Michelle Obama Calls Trump ‘Wrong President for Our Country,’ Urging Voters to Act

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Speaking in deeply personal terms, the former first lady says the country has been living with the failures of a president who is not up to the task. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ea9436 via Timothy Sumer

Full Michelle Obama D.N.C. Speech Transcript and Video

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Michelle Obama, the former first lady, was the keynote speaker on the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3awl630 via Timothy Sumer

Bernie Sanders Goes on Attack Against Trump and Urges Support for Biden

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention, the runner-up for the party’s nomination assailed President Trump, warning, “The future of our democracy is at stake.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Q1rN3x via Timothy Sumer

Kristin Urquiza, Whose Father Died of Covid, Denounces Trump at D.N.C.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Urquiza, whose impassioned obituary drew national attention, said her father’s “only pre-existing condition was trusting Donald Trump — and for that he paid with his life.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2E92FW3 via Timothy Sumer

Ellen DeGeneres Tells Her Staff That 3 Top Producers Are Out

Business News by Timothy Sumer - After former employees described a toxic workplace, the facade is cracking at her namesake talk show. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3aKIJVL via Timothy Sumer

After CalPERS Investment Chief’s Abrupt Departure, Trustees Talk Next Steps

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The California pension fund’s board is searching for a successor to Ben Meng, while another state body investigates conflict-of-interest allegations. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Q3Kljz via Timothy Sumer

No Applause, No Crowds: Democrats Begin a Most Unusual Convention

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Driven online because of the coronavirus crisis, Democrats presented a program that spanned the ideological gamut from socialists to Republicans, all hailing their nominee, Joseph R. Biden Jr. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2YbMdvd via Timothy Sumer