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Tokyo Stock Exchange Glitch Brings Trading to a Halt

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The exchange’s operator said the problem stemmed from a system that reports market data, but it did not say when buying and selling would resume. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2GhmaNj via Timothy Sumer

The latest: Shell to cut 9,000 jobs, and fires threaten California wine.

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Republicans Scold Trump on White Supremacy, Fearing a Drag on the Party

Political News by Timothy Sumer - For the second time in two weeks, Republicans distanced themselves from the president, expressing unease about his failure to disavow an extremist group linked with acts of violence. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34atz9j via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Repatriates Last of Islamic State Suspects Believed Captured in Syria

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The suspects had been held by Syrian forces along with prisoners from other countries whose governments have been reluctant to take back the men. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33eX0Yp via Timothy Sumer

Study Finds ‘Single Largest Driver’ of Coronavirus Misinformation: Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Cornell University researchers analyzing 38 million English-language articles about the pandemic found that President Trump was the largest driver of the “infodemic.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cIOHr5 via Timothy Sumer

Hit First by the Coronavirus Pandemic, Arline Workers Seek New Paths

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Pilots, flight attendants and other staff are retiring early or taking buyouts and leaves of absence in anticipation of a slow recovery. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3cMPsPJ via Timothy Sumer

Abandoned Rio Tinto Mine Is Blamed for Poisoned Bougainville Rivers

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Residents of the Papua New Guinea region have accused the mining giant of environmental and human rights violations and asked for an investigation. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3idFyIc via Timothy Sumer

Will Pfizer's Vaccine Be Ready in October? Here's Why That's Unlikely.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Despite slim chances that its vaccine will be ready by October, Pfizer has big incentives to hint that it might be. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/33fSDw9 via Timothy Sumer

Of Course, the Debate Was Always Going to Be About Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A face-off with Joe Biden devolves into an ugly shouting match as President Trump, characteristically, makes it all about him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3l3bgK3 via Timothy Sumer

What We Learned From The First Presidential Debate: Full Recap

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It was 90 minutes of chaos in a year of upheaval. But did it matter? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34856RS via Timothy Sumer

Fact Checking Biden on Trade Deficits

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The trade deficit with China has fallen, though the U.S. trade deficit with the rest of the world is trending up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2SbgVkK via Timothy Sumer

Trump Tramples Decorum in Presidential Debate With Biden

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Interrupting Joe Biden nearly every time he spoke, President Trump made little attempt to reassure swing voters about his leadership. Mr. Biden hit back: “This is so unpresidential.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cG5smL via Timothy Sumer

Chris Wallace Struggled to Rein In an Unruly Trump at First Debate

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In his second time moderating a presidential debate, the Fox News anchor attempted to reset the proceedings midway through. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33g0Mki via Timothy Sumer

Two Enormous California Fires Rage Unchecked in State’s Northern Counties

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Tens of thousands of residents must evacuate their homes, and more than 100 wineries in Napa Valley are at risk of burning. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3cIt767 via Timothy Sumer

Live Full Presidential Debate Guide

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Unfolding in a stable presidential race and a tumultuous election year, the debate may be less likely than past ones to sway voters. But it is still an opportunity for President Trump in particular. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cJDPsW via Timothy Sumer

Chris Wallace Tries to Rein In an Unruly Trump at First Debate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In his second time as moderator of a presidential debate, the Fox News anchor sought to reset the proceedings midway through. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33g0Mki via Timothy Sumer

How to Watch the First Presidential Debate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The first debate between President Trump and Joseph R. Biden Jr. takes place Tuesday night from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Eastern. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34b4nzl via Timothy Sumer

Trump Paid $750 in Federal Income Taxes in 2017. Here’s the Math.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Figures drawn from President Trump’s tax-return data show how that number was calculated. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33ePgWw via Timothy Sumer

Full Presidential Debate Guide

Court Sets Up Showdown Over Outside Health Review of Guantánamo Prisoners

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The ruling by a federal appeals panel, in a case about whether a detainee who was tortured should be repatriated to Saudi Arabia, could lead to independent health assessments of prisoners. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jfsJyj via Timothy Sumer

Trump Paid $750 in Federal Income Taxes in 2017. Here’s the Math.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Figures drawn from President Trump’s tax-return data show how that number was calculated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33ePgWw via Timothy Sumer

Chris Wallace to Moderate Trump vs Biden Debate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The first Trump vs. Biden debate starts soon. We’ll have a livestream with real-time fact-checking and analysis from New York Times reporters. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cEXF8I via Timothy Sumer

Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The disclosure appeared to be aimed at helping President Trump benefit politically, and intelligence agencies were said to object to its release. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3igytqj via Timothy Sumer

A Democratic super PAC releases an ad hitting Trump on the pandemic to kick off a $57 million October.

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Biden and Trump Will Debate Six Main Issues. Here’s Where They Stand.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The long-anticipated first debate will cover issues like the coronavirus, social unrest and the Supreme Court, offering each candidate the chance to defend his record and attack his opponent’s. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S8H8QL via Timothy Sumer

Debate Live Rules: What Are They?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The moderator, Chris Wallace of Fox News, will try to enforce a set of loosely defined ground rules. He may have more luck with one of the candidates. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ScYufo via Timothy Sumer

Presidential Polls Ahead of the Trump vs Biden Debate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A crucial fraction of the millions who watch the first presidential debate on Tuesday will have yet to make up their minds. Here’s what polling tells us about the issues that will come up. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/30hfwgM via Timothy Sumer

What Time is The Presidential Debate Tonight?

Steven Mnuchin’s Deal Staved Off Catastrophe. Can He Make Another One?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Even many Trump critics credit his Treasury secretary with rescuing the economy from the pandemic. Will the White House and Congress keep him from doing it again? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G12r4F via Timothy Sumer

Hold Me, Squeeze Me, Bite My Head

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Two recent research efforts looked into the southern alligator lizard, which has one of nature’s more extreme mating strategies. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/33d5Rtz via Timothy Sumer

Pandemic Is Far From Over, Experts Say, Despite Trump Allies’ Claims

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The C.D.C. and leading experts have concluded, using different scientific methods, that as many as 90 percent of Americans are still vulnerable to infection. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3i6GhuE via Timothy Sumer

How Coal-Loving Australia Became the Leader in Rooftop Solar

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Embracing solar panels to save money, homeowners have made the country a powerhouse in renewable energy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3i7nxLu via Timothy Sumer

'Dusty Hunter' Scores Cecil B. DeMille's Liquor Collection

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Dusty hunters seek valuable old bottles of whiskey and other spirits. This one found the stash of a lifetime. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3cEekZY via Timothy Sumer

Using Technology to Tailor Lessons to Each Student

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Computer algorithms and machine learning are helping students succeed in math. Some experts see such efforts as a crucial next step in education. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/338HjC6 via Timothy Sumer

Steven Mnuchin’s Deal Staved Off Catastrophe. Can He Make Another One?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Even many Trump critics credit his Treasury secretary with rescuing the economy from the pandemic. Will the White House and Congress keep him from doing it again? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2G12r4F via Timothy Sumer

Duterte Lashes Out at Facebook After It Takes Down Fake Accounts

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Philippine leader, who harnessed the social network as he rose to power, is now making vague threats to shut it down. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3iecMa6 via Timothy Sumer

Liberals Are Furious About The Supreme Court. Joe Biden Wants to Hold Back

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As an unusually high-stakes Supreme Court battle begins during the most bitter election season in decades, Joe Biden is wading cautiously into the fight. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jj7BHC via Timothy Sumer

Prosecutors Target Ex-Audi Chief in First VW Emissions Trial

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Rupert Stadler is accused of continuing to sell cars with illegal software even after Volkswagen’s cheating scandal came to light. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30xWWS3 via Timothy Sumer

What Time is the Debate? Streaming, Moderators, Location and More

House Unveils New Stimulus Package as Pelosi and Mnuchin Resume Talks

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The moves appeared to be the most concrete action toward more economic aid since negotiations stalled nearly two months ago, but the sides remain far apart on price and short on time. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36sERIT via Timothy Sumer

Coronavirus Deaths Pass One Million Worldwide

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Over the past 10 months, the virus has taken more lives than H.I.V., malaria, influenza and cholera. And as it sows destruction in daily life around the globe, it is still growing quickly. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2EFZCVK via Timothy Sumer

43 Student Journalists Quit N.Y.U. Paper After Dispute With Adviser

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A post signed by nearly all of the Washington Square News staff accused its new adviser, a longtime journalism professor, of being “rude and disrespectful.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2GfMjf9 via Timothy Sumer

Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Fix Boeing 737 Max Safety Lapses

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The measure seeks to strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration and impose tougher penalties on corporate executives who undermine regulators. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3jcWTSO via Timothy Sumer

Behind the White House Effort to Pressure the C.D.C. on School Openings

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Documents and interviews show how senior officials sought to play down the risks of sending children back to the classroom, alarming public health experts. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mWufHQ via Timothy Sumer

Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Fix Boeing 737 Max Safety Lapses

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The measure seeks to strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration and impose tougher penalties on corporate executives who undermine regulators. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3jcWTSO via Timothy Sumer

The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It didn’t take long for the fight over Judge Amy Coney Barrett to reach the airwaves, in races up and down the ballot. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HwuQQa via Timothy Sumer

Trump Deflects Questions About Taxes, but First Debate Has a New Issue

Political News by Timothy Sumer - While the president’s Republican allies generally kept their silence, Democrats pounced and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., the party’s presidential candidate, posted a video noting that the president paid less in income taxes than everyday Americans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S9C4f0 via Timothy Sumer

How Barrett and the Court Fight Are Influencing Swing Voters

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Americans who are still making up their minds in the presidential contest are weighing a complex set of issues and applying a range of viewpoints to the two candidates. They don’t fit neatly into partisan stereotypes. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3i5ALbG via Timothy Sumer

Trump Denounces Anti-Catholic Bias Even as He Attacks Biden’s Faith

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump has accused Joe Biden, a Catholic, of being “against God” and “against the Bible.” Of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, he has claimed about Democrats, “They’re going after her Catholicism.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ichsh1 via Timothy Sumer

Trump Announces Plan to Ship 150 Million Rapid Coronavirus Tests

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Governors of both parties welcomed the plan, but some health experts noted limitations of the kits made by Abbott Laboratories. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33aKEk9 via Timothy Sumer

A Biden campaign video shows how small Trump’s $750 tax bill is, compared with what average workers pay.

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How Joe Biden Is Preparing for the Biggest Debate of His Life

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The first debate between Joseph R. Biden Jr. and President Trump on Tuesday represents one of the president’s last, best chances to move a race that polls show him losing. There are risks for Mr. Biden, too. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G9MfxV via Timothy Sumer

As Covid-19 Looms, Some Workers Face Loss of Health Insurance

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Coverage is a major expense for employers, especially those in small businesses, as they deal with the pandemic’s economic fallout. Many may face end-of-year renewal deadlines that are harder and harder to afford. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/346IMYJ via Timothy Sumer

As Covid-19 Looms, Some Workers Face Loss of Health Insurance

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Coverage is a major expense for employers, especially those in small businesses, as they deal with the pandemic’s economic fallout. Many may face end-of-year renewal deadlines that are harder and harder to afford. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/346IMYJ via Timothy Sumer

How the Biden-Trump Debate Will Play on TV (Don’t Expect Fact-Checks)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - “My job is to be as invisible as possible,” said Chris Wallace of Fox News, the moderator of the opening matchup on Tuesday. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3mXo7ip via Timothy Sumer

How the Biden-Trump Debate Will Play on TV (Don’t Expect Fact-Checks)

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “My job is to be as invisible as possible,” said Chris Wallace of Fox News, the moderator of the opening matchup on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mXo7ip via Timothy Sumer

Markets Rally Ahead of Presidential Debate: Live Business Updates

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What We Learned from Trump Tax Report: $750, Huge Losses and More

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A Times report unravels much of the mystery: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kV9c6F via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: How Much Did Trump Win by Losing?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A major investigation into President Trump’s finances shows that his businesses reported huge losses. That may have been part of the plan. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2EEymHc via Timothy Sumer

The Trump Tax Bombshell

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A Times report unravels much of the mystery: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/36crNqP via Timothy Sumer

Uber Can Continue Operating in London, Judge Rules

Business News by Timothy Sumer - After a battle with transportation regulators, the ride-hailing firm was granted an 18-month license. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3i8UvLq via Timothy Sumer

Black Microbiologists Push for Visibility Amid a Pandemic

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A week of talks, panels and discussions seeks to counter an impression “that this talent pool just does not exist.” from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2HE2dRh via Timothy Sumer

A Theory About Conspiracy Theories

Science News by Timothy Sumer - In a new study, psychologists tried to get a handle on the personality types that might be prone to outlandish beliefs. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3cK8gzi via Timothy Sumer

Murders Are Rising. Blaming a Party Doesn’t Add Up.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The data reveals a different picture than the party-driven explanation President Trump and the Department of Justice have offered. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3i426Li via Timothy Sumer

For Conservative Christian Women, Amy Coney Barrett’s Success Is Personal

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Judge Barrett is a new kind of icon for some, one they have not seen before in American cultural and political life. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j55SFz via Timothy Sumer

The Reality TV Host vs. the Velvet Shiv: Trump and Biden in Debates

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Joe Biden and Donald Trump will bring very different histories and styles to their presidential debate on Tuesday. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S6k2dK via Timothy Sumer

How Joe Biden Is Preparing for the Biggest Debate of His Life

Workers Face Looming Cutoffs in Health Insurance

Crowds at the Beijing Auto Show Signal China's Spenders are Back

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Big crowds at places like the Beijing auto show are a sign of good news for a world mired in recession. But China needs its less affluent to spend more before its growth engine can return to full speed. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/309fkjR via Timothy Sumer

Workers Face Looming Cutoffs in Health Insurance

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Coverage is a major expense for employers, especially those in small businesses, as they deal with the pandemic’s economic fallout. Many may face end-of-year renewal deadlines that are harder and harder to afford. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3i6RICn via Timothy Sumer

Workers Face Looming Cutoffs in Health Insurance

Crowds at the Beijing Auto Show Signal China's Spenders are Back

Workers Face Looming Cutoffs in Health Insurance

Brad Parscale, Ex-Campaign Manager for Trump, Is Hospitalized in Florida

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Fort Lauderdale police said that Mr. Parscale’s wife called the authorities to their home because he was armed and threatening to hurt himself. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S1b15L via Timothy Sumer

Obamacare Returns as Galvanizing Issue After Ginsburg Death, Barrett Nomination

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The health law had slipped in voter priorities, but the Supreme Court vacancy and November arguments in a case challenging its constitutionality, have given the Affordable Care Act new urgency. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3kSnzJ4 via Timothy Sumer

Obamacare Returns as Galvanizing Issue After Ginsburg Death, Barrett Nomination

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The health law had slipped in voter priorities, but the Supreme Court vacancy and November arguments in a case challenging its constitutionality, have given the Affordable Care Act new urgency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kSnzJ4 via Timothy Sumer

2020 Presidential Debate Calendar: What You Need to Know

Political News by Timothy Sumer - We’ve entered debate season, and here’s the who, what, when and where for the three matchups between President Trump and Joe Biden and the single vice-presidential debate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3n6FPAm via Timothy Sumer

How to Keep the Coronavirus at Bay Indoors

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Tips for dodging the virus as Americans retreat from colder weather: Open the windows, buy an air filter — and forget the UV lights. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/334E4LT via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Judge Hears Arguments on Trump’s TikTok Ban

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The government said a ban would address its national security concerns. But lawyers for its owner said a ban would be “no different from the government locking the doors to a public forum.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3n09yei via Timothy Sumer

How to Keep the Coronavirus at Bay Indoors

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Tips for dodging the virus as Americans retreat from colder weather: Open the windows, buy an air filter — and forget the UV lights. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/334E4LT via Timothy Sumer

Cream of Wheat to Drop Black Chef From Packaging, Company Says

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The hot cereal joins Aunt Jemima, Eskimo Pie and other products that have shifted brand names and images amid calls for racial justice. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30d1HQw via Timothy Sumer

2020 Presidential Debate Calendar: What You Need to Know

Coronavirus Live Updates: World Approaches One Million Deaths

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The number of lives lost daily has been rising through most of August and September, and new hot spots keep emerging. The U.S., Brazil, India and Mexico account for more than half of the total. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Gfpok0 via Timothy Sumer

The Week in Business: The Recovery Hits a Wall

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Rising jobless claims signal a stalling economic recovery — and a long fall ahead. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3mRNYZn via Timothy Sumer

Voters Believe Winner of Election Should Fill Court Vacancy, Poll Shows

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A Times/Siena College poll showed that 56 percent said the next president should nominate a Supreme Court justice. And Joe Biden retained a clear lead over President Trump, 49 to 41 percent. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j6cp2U via Timothy Sumer

Sudan Is Focus of U.S. Efforts to Improve Ties With Israel

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The U.S. is offering cash and promises to entice Sudan to recognize Israel before the American election, while the big prize, Saudi Arabia, remains out of reach. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cynfMF via Timothy Sumer

With Nominee Set, Senate Republicans Plot Swift Supreme Court Confirmation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Republicans planned to hold four days of nationally televised public hearings the week of Oct. 12, aiming for a vote on the Senate floor by late October, just days before the election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kRcmrZ via Timothy Sumer

By Lowering the Debate Bar for Biden, Has Trump Set a Trap for Himself?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump has worked overtime to persuade followers that Joe Biden is addled and incoherent. That could backfire if Mr. Biden doesn’t fit the caricature. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G6HHYZ via Timothy Sumer

E.P.A. to Promote Lead Testing Rule As Trump Tries to Burnish His Record

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The E.P.A. will tout a new rule on testing lead in drinking water as President Trump's latest environmental achievement, but water experts see only modest improvements at best. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2EFvVUU via Timothy Sumer

Sara Gideon Is Running Strong Against Susan Collins in Maine

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Her opponent, Sara Gideon, is running on her record in the state — but does it matter in a year when all politics is national? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3497qbw via Timothy Sumer

What to Know About Your Used Car

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Sales of previously owned vehicles are booming, but many new owners may not realize what they’re in for in terms of upkeep. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/30sPMOX via Timothy Sumer

How to Use the Renter's Market to Your Advantage

Business News by Timothy Sumer - If you’re hoping to relocate, renew a lease or renegotiate an existing agreement, this is what to keep in mind. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3i615Co via Timothy Sumer

In Critical Swing State, Trump Again Stokes Doubt on Election Process

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president has spent months falsely insisting — against evidence offered by his own government officials — that mail-in ballots are subject to widespread fraud. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iaZQ4W via Timothy Sumer

How to Get Focused

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The average person’s mind wanders nearly half the time. Here’s how to pull it back to attention. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2S2k5XT via Timothy Sumer

How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became a Pop Culture Icon

Business News by Timothy Sumer - She found A-list fame late in life, appearing in movies, children’s books and ‘S.N.L.’ impressions. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3kRMbRY via Timothy Sumer

How to Get Focused

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The average person’s mind wanders nearly half the time. Here’s how to pull it back to attention. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2S2k5XT via Timothy Sumer

The Judiciary Committee will hold hearings starting Oct. 12. Here is what’s next.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican majority leader, has already vowed that the Senate will vote on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee by the end of the year, though he has not made clear whether that will happen before Election Day, Nov. 3. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3j6O9Ob via Timothy Sumer

A Man Died After Eating a Bag of Black Licorice Every Day

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital said the unusual case highlighted the risk of consuming too much glycyrrhizic acid, which is found in black licorice. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/333vugo via Timothy Sumer

Barrett Clerked for Scalia. Conservatives Hope She’ll Follow His Path.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - For years, the conservative movement has been searching for someone who could lead American jurisprudence to the right with the kind of intellectual rigor that conservatives say made Justice Antonin Scalia so effective for decades. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/34h3HZx via Timothy Sumer

Michigan: Enthusiasm runs high as early voting begins.

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U.S. Places Restrictions on China’s Leading Chip Maker

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The export controls follow a review in which the United States concluded that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation’s chips may be used by the Chinese military. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2GbEAyQ via Timothy Sumer

Pennsylvania: In a county Trump flipped, Democrats seek voters willing to flip back.

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How the 2020 Election Could Hinge on the Voting Process Itself

Political News by Timothy Sumer - This election is not just about who will win, but also whether voters will be able to cast ballots and have them counted. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cy1HiW via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 Live Updates: Latest News and Analysis

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The Navajo Nation, the largest U.S. Indian reservation, restores a full weekend lockdown as cases spike. The governor of Bali, who reopened the Indonesian island to domestic tourism, has tested positive. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/30crGYn via Timothy Sumer

Pasta, Wine and Inflatable Pools: How Amazon Conquered Italy in the Pandemic

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The e-commerce giant had struggled to gain a foothold in a society that prefers to shop in person, with cash, but now Italians are hooked on online shopping. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HoK1uH via Timothy Sumer

Inside eBay’s Cockroach Cult: The Ghastly Story of a Stalking Scandal

Business News by Timothy Sumer - “People are basically good” was eBay’s founding principle. But in the deranged summer of 2019, prosecutors say, a campaign to terrorize a blogger crawled out of a dark place in the corporate soul. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2S2HLeW via Timothy Sumer

China Gives Unproven Covid-19 Vaccines to Thousands, With Risks Unknown

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Drug company workers, government officials and others have been injected. More will be soon, bewildering experts who worry about potential ill effects. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3kQivVm via Timothy Sumer

In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As seniors find themselves cut off from loved ones during the pandemic, some are turning to automated animals for company. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3jiTsKx via Timothy Sumer

The Judicial Wars Started on Biden’s Watch. Can He End Them?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - He reveres Senate custom and recognizes the courts’ essential role in shaping a policy agenda. Those dual instincts have perhaps never been in greater conflict. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GbCE9z via Timothy Sumer

How a Pledge to Dismantle the Minneapolis Police Collapsed

Political News by Timothy Sumer - When a majority of City Council members promised to “end policing as we know it” after George Floyd’s killing, they became a case study in how idealistic calls for structural change can falter. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2G0zhm0 via Timothy Sumer

Biden, With Strong Polls, May Have More at Stake in the Debate: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump’s Supreme Court pick was leaked 24 hours before his official announcement. The Supreme Court nomination and next week’s first presidential debate both have the chance to alter the 2020 race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HyZokt via Timothy Sumer

In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - As seniors find themselves cut off from loved ones during the pandemic, some are turning to automated animals for company. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3jiTsKx via Timothy Sumer

Japan Is Paying Firms to Make Things at Home. But China’s Pull Is Still Strong.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Japan is attempting a delicate balancing act as the pandemic has underlined the risks of the world’s economic reliance on Beijing. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/342T642 via Timothy Sumer

Trump Again Says He Would Welcome a ‘Smooth’ Transition. But He Has Conditions.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president warned his supporters of Democratic schemes to “cheat” their way to victory in November and said, “We’re not going to stand for it.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2GcqzAI via Timothy Sumer

Here Are The Ways to Vote in the 2020 Presidential Election

Political News by Timothy Sumer - This year’s election will be a little different from past ones, given the pandemic, but with planning and a few precautions, voting shouldn’t be any more difficult. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/331hsvL via Timothy Sumer

F.A.A. chief will fly the Boeing 737 Max next week in Seattle.

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Coronavirus Survey Halted After Workers Faced Racial Slurs, Officials Say

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Workers were followed, videotaped and threatened in confrontations across Minnesota, the state Department of Health said. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3mVoVVh via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Documents Highlight Criticisms of Mueller Inquiry

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The attorney general provided information on two matters to President Trump’s allies that was meant to damage the F.B.I.’s Russia investigation and the special counsel’s office. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FZlxYA via Timothy Sumer

Here’s What 4 of Our Reporters Are Watching as Voting Begins to Unfold

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mail-in ballots, legal challenges, voter education: Our journalists discussed their thinking about what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested, multiday election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kT1XfD via Timothy Sumer

Appeals Court Permits House to Sue Over Trump’s Border Wall Spending

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A panel ruled that the House had standing to pursue a constitutional lawsuit over the president’s move to spend more money on a wall than Congress had approved. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HyemXX via Timothy Sumer

Pandemic Increases Importance of Filing Early for Financial Aid

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The new FAFSA form, which is out on Thursday, requires last year’s tax data. But families that have lost income this year may need to take extra steps to qualify for help. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/36e4qgi via Timothy Sumer

As Donations Shift in the Pandemic, New Databases Aim to Help

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Donors are giving money in different ways this year, and two new projects are helping them identify the nonprofit groups that can best use their money. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/342ET7r via Timothy Sumer

There’s a Covid-19 case in the office. Who should the company tell?

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

Covid Cases in the Office: Who Should Be Told?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As workers return to the workplace, some will inevitably test positive. There’s a debate about who should be notified. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32Z54MN via Timothy Sumer

Why Arizona Is Tilting Blue: ‘The State’s Clearly in Motion’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - If Joe Biden wins the state, it would be only the second time a Democratic presidential candidate has done so since 1952. But Arizona has been trending more friendly to the party for years. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2S0b2Xo via Timothy Sumer

Markets Decline as Pandemic’s Grip Tightens: Live Business Briefing

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Karen McDougal Lawsuit Against Tucker Carlson Dismissed

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Babar Qadri, Lawyer and Defender of Kashmir, is Murdered

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The attorney won fame as a human rights advocate and a vocal defender of his homeland in the Indian media. His killer remains unidentified. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/332fk7e via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, under pressure from moderate Democrats to work toward a deal with the White House, laid the groundwork for action on a stimulus bill. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/367P39u via Timothy Sumer

How Oregonians Survived the Fires

Business News by Timothy Sumer - What do you do when your world is burning? In mundane and harrowing ways, you figure out how to survive. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3j5M2tN via Timothy Sumer

At Pentagon, Fears Grow That Trump Will Pull Military Into Election Unrest

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Defense Department officials said top generals could resign if Mr. Trump ordered the active-duty military into the streets to quell election protests. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32YL4Kd via Timothy Sumer

Trump and Biden Court Catholic Vote, in Very Different Ways

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Joseph Biden’s supporters are highlighting his Catholic faith and values while President Trump, with a Supreme Court selection looming, is operating on the culture-war turf he prefers. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HwDH4w via Timothy Sumer

As Trump Considers Amy Coney Barrett, He Faces a Tightrope

Political News by Timothy Sumer - His pick is likely to galvanize Democrats while bringing him few new voters, and could hurt some Republican Senate incumbents. But the president needs to steer the debate away from the virus. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/367JLLa via Timothy Sumer

For People With Disabilities, Voting Is Always Hard. This Year, It Can Be Almost Impossible.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - An estimated 38 million eligible voters have disabilities. It has always been hard for them to vote, and this year has brought even more obstacles. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HzphRj via Timothy Sumer

From All-Star Flop to Astute Satire in Just 50 Years

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer” involved major names like John Cleese and Harold Pinter and anticipated U.S. and British politics. Why didn’t it catch on? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3i6TRxT via Timothy Sumer

How the Times Made a 2020 Voter Guide

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In creating a special guide for voters, a team of reporters, editors and designers worked under one guiding principle: Make sense of the muddle. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/307Klo7 via Timothy Sumer

Without Evidence, Right-Wing Commentators Link Soros to Louisville U-Haul

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A spokeswoman for the liberal financier said he had “absolutely not” paid for the rental of a truck used in a protest in Louisville. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3ctsrRP via Timothy Sumer

Google Services Go Down in Some Parts of U.S.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - People experienced outages of services like Gmail, YouTube and Google Meet. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3cw2Esf via Timothy Sumer

Trump Administration To Announce Plan to Open Tongass Forest to Logging

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The effort to open the Alaskan wilderness area, the nation’s largest national forest, has been in the works for about two years. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2Ho6aJC via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Discloses Pa. Ballot Inquiry, Prompting Fears of Politicization

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A federal prosecutor said he was releasing the information because of its “vital public importance” in the weeks before the presidential election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3i1PeoT via Timothy Sumer

Trump Promises Drug Discount Cards as an Expensive Pre-election Gift

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The $200 cards for prescription drugs, intended for 33 million older Americans, are part of a $6.6 billion promise offered to a key constituency. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RYRuCY via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Takes Down Networks Linked to Russian Disinformation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The social network said it was moving proactively to dismantle infrastructure Russia could use against the American presidential election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/332r21E via Timothy Sumer

‘Election Stress Disorder,’ the Sequel

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Is political anxiety souring your relationship? We talked to a couples therapist who is seeing more and more of that problem. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cw9yxr via Timothy Sumer

Jack Dorsey’s Square Invests $100 Million in Racial Equality

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Square plans to put $100 million into programs to bolster Black communities, joining the likes of Netflix and others. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3hWY2ws via Timothy Sumer

To Fight Apple and Google, Smaller App Rivals Organize a Coalition

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Spotify, Match Group, Epic Games and others have created a nonprofit alliance that they hope will amplify a protest against the power of the giants. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3iZoPcx via Timothy Sumer

Jobless Data Is Expected to Show That Progress Is Slowing: Live Business Updates

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Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump said the White House “may or may not” approve new F.D.A. guidelines that would toughen the process for approving a coronavirus vaccine. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2FWzR43 via Timothy Sumer

Whole Foods Founder: ‘The Whole World Is Getting Fat’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - John Mackey, who espouses a high-minded version of capitalism, sold his upscale grocery chain to Amazon. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32XgXCO via Timothy Sumer

A Quadriplegic, a Specialty Van and a Lifetime of Adventures

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A biking accident left Kirk Williams paralyzed, but he has traveled widely and inspired others to follow in his tire tracks. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3mHSk5b via Timothy Sumer

Harold Evans, Crusading Newspaperman With a Second Act, Dies at 92

Business News by Timothy Sumer - In Britain, he helped redefine high-quality newspapers and challenged legal restrictions on the press. In America, he brought new scope and glitz to book publishing as the head of Random House. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/341dzGG via Timothy Sumer

Beyond the Pandemic, Libraries Look Toward a New Era

Business News by Timothy Sumer - With a shift to online resources well underway, “the most trusted civic institutions” are in a good position to deal with the changing future. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2RWHKsR via Timothy Sumer

The Future of Airbnb

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Home-sharing’s challenges aren’t only about social distancing and hygiene. Overtourism, racial bias, fee transparency and controlling the party crowd are also in the mix. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3mRAbC6 via Timothy Sumer

What Will It Take to Vote in Milwaukee?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The coronavirus has added strain to Wisconsin voters already facing challenges to ballot access. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32Yayrh via Timothy Sumer

Trump Faces Challenges Even in Red States, Poll Shows, as Women Favor Biden

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Close races in Georgia, Iowa and Texas show President Trump’s vulnerability and suggest that Joseph Biden has assembled a formidable coalition, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mNupkN via Timothy Sumer

In Politically Charged Inquiry, Durham Sought Details About Scrutiny of Clinton Foundation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - John Durham’s team has sought information about the F.B.I.’s handling of the Clinton Foundation investigation, raising questions about the scope of the prosecutor’s review. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32WcDnl via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Prepares to Take Sudan Off List of States That Support Terrorism

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Coming before the election, the move would give President Trump another chance to broker diplomacy on Israel’s behalf. But it could be at the cost of compensation for terrorism victims. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kKmkLI via Timothy Sumer

Trump Says He Will ‘Always’ Protect Those With Pre-Existing Conditions. He Hasn’t.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s promises on health care stand in stark contrast with his legislative, regulatory and legal record. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35ZooLX via Timothy Sumer

Black Women Wanting Wigs Face Shortage

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Supply-chain problems have interrupted Black women’s efforts to stockpile during the pandemic. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2RTBUZ9 via Timothy Sumer

Nothing Eats Viruses, Right? Meet Some Hungry Protists

Science News by Timothy Sumer - New genetic evidence builds the case that single-celled marine microbes might chow down on viruses. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3coD4p5 via Timothy Sumer

Trump Won’t Commit to ‘Peaceful’ Post-Election Transfer of Power

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In response to a question, the president complained about mail-in ballots and said: “There won’t be a transfer, frankly. There will be a continuation.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32Utwz0 via Timothy Sumer

Ginsburg Remembered as Champion of Justice as Struggle Continues Over Her Successor

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Long lines of mourners waited outside the Supreme Court to pay their respects, but President Trump again made clear he would not honor her dying wish that filling her seat wait until the next president was chosen. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cpHufj via Timothy Sumer

Chief Executive of Embattled Alaskan Mine Project Resigns

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The executive made “offensive” remarks about the state’s political leaders, the company said, in meetings recorded by an environmental group. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3kJJBxC via Timothy Sumer

Chief Executive of Embattled Alaskan Mine Project Resigns

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The executive made “offensive” remarks about the state’s political leaders, the company said, in meetings recorded by an environmental group. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kJJBxC via Timothy Sumer

Trump May Reject Tougher F.D.A. Vaccine Standards, Calling Them ‘Political’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In suggesting he might reject tougher guidelines, President Trump once again undermined efforts by government scientists to bolster public confidence in their work. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HhSZKb via Timothy Sumer

Ginsburg Clerks Remember Her as a Mentor Who Treated Them Like Family

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With birthday cakes, baby clothes, meticulous edits and high standards, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg forged a personal bond with her clerks that transcended the legal profession. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HsRBoj via Timothy Sumer

Trump Nominates Former Nunes Aide to Intelligence Watchdog Post

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president fired the official who previously held the job and had played a key role in telling lawmakers about the whistle-blower complaint that prompted impeachment proceedings. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3kDdrDC via Timothy Sumer

Johnson & Johnson Begins Phase 3 Trial of Covid-19 Vaccine

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Unlike some of its competitors, Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine does not need to be frozen and may require just one shot instead of two. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3mKR9lr via Timothy Sumer

Young People More Likely to Believe Virus Misinformation, Study Says

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The results diverge from past research that said older people were more likely to share false news articles on social media. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3iQWqFH via Timothy Sumer

Johnson & Johnson Begins Phase 3 Trial of Covid-19 Vaccine

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Unlike some of its competitors, Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine does not need to be frozen and may require just one shot instead of two. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3mKR9lr via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Dr. Anthony Fauci will be among the officials who are scheduled to testify about the government’s response, a day after the U.S. death toll surpassed 200,000. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32SVESY via Timothy Sumer

Election and Supreme Court Fight Will Decide Trump’s Environmental Legacy

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Court losses are piling up for President Trump's environmental deregulation agenda. But a second term in the White House could help them stick. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2FMffvA via Timothy Sumer

As China Ages, a Push to Add Elevators Offers a New Kind of Economic Relief

Business News by Timothy Sumer - China’s premier wants to retrofit three million older apartment buildings all over the country, but he still needs political buy-in at the top. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3hPUhJ2 via Timothy Sumer

Dust Off Desks and Boot Up Terminals: Wall St. Returns, Fitfully

Business News by Timothy Sumer - New York’s finance industry is beginning to reoccupy offices in fits and starts, impeded by uncertainty around the virus. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32WSHRz via Timothy Sumer

Men Promised a Woman for R.B.G.’s Seat. Is That What Women Want?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The pledges on both sides of the aisle have produced mixed feelings among voters, inspiring some while leaving others exasperated by what they see as political posturing. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33SUplX via Timothy Sumer

American Suburbs Are Tilting for Biden. But Not Milwaukee’s.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The predominantly white neighborhoods outside Wisconsin’s largest city, among the nation’s most racially segregated suburbs, could be a key part of President Trump’s narrowing path to re-election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iY8xAN via Timothy Sumer

‘The Comey Rule’: Why Watching Jeff Daniels Ruined James Comey’s Day

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Based on the former F.B.I. director’s 2018 memoir, the mini-series recounts a history so recent that viewers may experience whiplash. For Comey, watching Daniels in action prompted tears — and nausea. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35YsbJd via Timothy Sumer

At the Supreme Court, a Farewell to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Over three days at the court and the Capitol, the nation will mourn and celebrate a remarkable legacy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32S4zUP via Timothy Sumer

2 Sentenced to Hang for Deadly Garment Factory Fire in Pakistan

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The country’s worst industrial fire killed more than 260 people in 2012. Victims’ relatives said the real culprits had escaped justice. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3kGN8g1 via Timothy Sumer

Is the New Guards Group the New Guard of Fashion?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The industry is in reset mode. Does a Milanese upstart have the blueprint for how to grow a next generation of blockbuster brands? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2FQG1Ti via Timothy Sumer

Cindy McCain Endorses Biden, Citing Trump’s Disparagement of Troops

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The widow of Senator John McCain praised Joe Biden’s “character and integrity” and noted that both he and her family had children who had served in the military. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32YXj9T via Timothy Sumer

Elon Musk Promises to Make a $25,000 Tesla (in 3 Years)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Tesla said it was working on advances that would lower the cost of batteries and increase their capacity to store energy. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3cpcnAz via Timothy Sumer

House Approves Short-Term Bill to Avoid a Shutdown

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The measure would stave off a government shutdown, providing funding until Dec. 11. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/303Efp0 via Timothy Sumer

The topics for the first presidential debate include the Supreme Court, the coronavirus and race.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RPvlqt via Timothy Sumer

A Georgia poll shows Trump and Biden running neck-and-neck; both Senate races are tight.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mLYhhh via Timothy Sumer

With Nothing Else Working, Trump Races to Make a New Supreme Court Justice the Issue

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Even as he presses ahead, some Republicans wonder whether it would be better to hold a confirmation vote before the election or start hearings but leave the final vote until afterward. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2HeVxbZ via Timothy Sumer

The Russian Trolls Have a Simpler Job Today. Quote Trump.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As part of their attempt to interfere with the 2020 election, Russians are grabbing screenshots of President Trump’s tweets, or quoting his own misleading statements, analysts and officials say. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iUr1Cr via Timothy Sumer

With Court Prize in Sight, Republicans Unite Behind Trump Once Again

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The swift rally behind President Trump’s push to fill a Supreme Court seat before the election reflects his lock on the Republican Party. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ep1pym via Timothy Sumer

The Green Party’s Biggest Fan? In Some States, It’s the G.O.P.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Republicans have tried boosting Green Party candidates in previous election cycles to siphon votes from Democrats. They are at it again this year — but it hasn’t always worked. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33PLdPw via Timothy Sumer

Trump will go to Pittsburgh and Pence to New Hampshire as Harris visits Flint and Detroit.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hU8C7s via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Denies House Panel’s Request for Officials to Appear

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The department cited what it called Democrats’ “scolding and insulting” of Attorney General William P. Barr at a contentious hearing in July. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ctmpAM via Timothy Sumer

Live News Updates on Covid-19

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Clinical trials have not included children, so vaccines for them may not arrive until the next school year, while adults may get theirs by summer. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/33Oyv3s via Timothy Sumer

Fed Chief to Testify on Economy’s ‘Marked’ Progress: Live Updates

Business News by Timothy Sumer - from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32Ptd8q via Timothy Sumer

Who Will Control TikTok?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - When it involves TikTok. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3mHfw3f via Timothy Sumer

The C.D.C.’s Continuing Confusion

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A reversal erodes trust as Trump barrels forward with a nomination: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mHwbnw via Timothy Sumer

Rescue Effort Is Underway After Hundreds of Whales Beach Themselves Off Tasmania

Science News by Timothy Sumer - About 270 pilot whales became stranded on the west coast of the island state in Australia. Rescuers estimate that a third of them have already died. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2G0muzu via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The swift march toward a vaccine has not included trials for children, which means they will have to wait longer than adults. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2ZYpcgc via Timothy Sumer

Democratic Donors Push Biden for a Cabinet Free of Fossil Fuel Connections

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A group of more than 60 donors is urging Joe Biden to renounce advisers with ties to the fossil fuel industry. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/33Nedax via Timothy Sumer

When Joe Biden’s in Town, but It’s Hard to Tell

Political News by Timothy Sumer - An expert retail politician has become perhaps the most conspicuous practitioner of social distancing in America. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FU5LOq via Timothy Sumer

The White House, Senate and Supreme Court Could All Hinge on North Carolina

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Thom Tillis, who has embraced President Trump’s plan to quickly replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, could become the deciding vote in the Senate. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hTTPcC via Timothy Sumer

Has the President Handicapped His Own Party’s Efforts on Absentee Voting?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A Republican vote-by-mail campaign in swing states may be undercut by President Trump’s rhetoric about election fraud. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32OasCq via Timothy Sumer

Stakeholder Capitalism Gets a Report Card. It’s Not Good.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The pandemic and the movement for racial justice have tested corporate pledges to elevate social concerns alongside shareholder interests. A new study finds companies are failing to follow through. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2RNNAMZ via Timothy Sumer

Bringing the Ocean’s Midnight Zone Into the Light

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The Monterey Bay Aquarium has learned how to raise the deepest sea life to the surface and keep it alive for display. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3iSatLd via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. Denies House Panel’s Request for Officials to Appear

DeVos to Be Investigated for Potential Violation of Ethics Law

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A watchdog filed a complaint over the Education Department distributing a Fox News clip of Secretary Betsy DeVos criticizing Joe Biden, potentially in violation of the Hatch Act. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FVMnR5 via Timothy Sumer

Justice Dept. to Brief States on Google Antitrust Inquiry

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The department is expected to outline a potential antitrust case against Google, which could be filed in the coming days. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3mFkQEo via Timothy Sumer

Arctic Sea Ice Reaches a Low, Just Missing Record

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Only 2012 had less sea ice coverage, scientists say, as climate change takes its toll in the region. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32RkmmY via Timothy Sumer

Republican Senators Line Up to Back Trump on Court Fight

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senators Charles Grassley and Cory Gardner gave the president the votes he needs, but for the Senate to confirm his choice before the Nov. 3 election will still be a challenge. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mJZlSK via Timothy Sumer

Lagoa’s Role in Florida Will Be a Big Factor in Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Judge Barbara Lagoa lacks some of the usual credentials of a Supreme Court justice, but her roots in the Cuban-American community could make her an attractive choice for President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RJLZId via Timothy Sumer

How Ginsburg’s Death Has Reshaped the Money Race for Senate Democrats

Political News by Timothy Sumer - From Alaska to Maine to the Carolinas, Democratic strategists working on Senate campaigns described a spontaneous outpouring of donations the likes of which they had never seen. A Republican surge is expected as well. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35Rfeky via Timothy Sumer

Biden Courts Obama-Trump Voters as the President Seeks to Hold Them

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Democratic nominee, in Wisconsin, tried to place himself on the side of American workers, while Mr. Trump used a trip to Ohio to blame his opponent for job losses there. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32O43qK via Timothy Sumer

R.I.P., R.B.G. What’s Next?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Supreme Court vacancy has only injected more chaos into the election. There are opportunities and perils for both parties. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35Vg6o9 via Timothy Sumer

‘You Would Do the Same’: Graham Is Defiant on Supreme Court Reversal

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senator Lindsey Graham said he would refuse to confirm a Republican’s Supreme Court nominee in a presidential election year. Now he is rushing to deliver President Trump’s third justice. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZYgePV via Timothy Sumer

Trump Says China Must Cede Control of TikTok

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

An Indigenous Canadian Journalist Was Covering a Protest. Then He Got Arrested.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - He is one of four reporters arrested while covering Indigenous affairs in a country that has been trying to make amends for its colonial past. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33NRmf2 via Timothy Sumer

In a Desert’s Burning Sands, Shrimp

Science News by Timothy Sumer - When it rains in Iran’s Dasht-e Lut desert, the ground comes alive with tiny, upside-down crustaceans. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3chSGup via Timothy Sumer

DealBook: How Ginsburg’s Successor Could Remake Business

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Leading candidates to fill her seat on the Supreme Court are likely to rule in favor of conservative causes that could affect Corporate America. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3cg15P5 via Timothy Sumer

Markets Tumble as Surge in Virus Cases Imperils Recovery: Live Business Updates

Business News by Timothy Sumer - from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2FQmC55 via Timothy Sumer

Will the Senate Follow Its Own Precedent?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump wants a vote on his next Supreme Court nominee “without delay”: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33JOPCs via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The staggering toll of the pandemic comes as at least 73 countries are seeing surges in newly detected cases. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2FSe9y3 via Timothy Sumer

U.S. and European Oil Giants Go Different Ways on Climate Change

Business News by Timothy Sumer - While BP and other European companies invest billions in renewable energy, Exxon and Chevron are committed to fossil fuels and betting on moonshots. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3iQb1Bj via Timothy Sumer

This Deal Helped Turn Google Into an Ad Powerhouse. Is That a Problem?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The $3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick in 2007 was a “game changer.” A growing number of antitrust experts say it’s the sort of deal that should no longer be possible. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/35U0kKj via Timothy Sumer

Trevor Milton of Nikola Resigns Amid Fraud Claims

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Trevor Milton, founder and executive chairman of Nikola, resigned after an investment fund accused him of making false assertions about the company’s technology. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33L8ySh via Timothy Sumer

In Montana, the Art of Crafting Fly-Fishing Rods

Business News by Timothy Sumer - “One thing about Montana,” says Matt Barber, an owner of Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, a custom fly rod shop in Bozeman, “is if there’s a moving body of water, there is probably a trout in it.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33L2jxU via Timothy Sumer

Amid the Outpouring for Ginsburg, a Hint of Backlash

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The mourning for Ruth Bader Ginsburg has also stirred a long-simmering question: Just whose feminism did she symbolize? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mAQIKx via Timothy Sumer

Denial and Defiance: Trump and His Base Downplay the Virus Ahead of the Election

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With resistance to face masks and scorn for science, President Trump and a sizable number of his supporters are pushing an alternate reality minimizing a tragedy that has killed almost 200,000 Americans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3mEancq via Timothy Sumer

Law Firms Pay Supreme Court Clerks $400,000 Bonuses. What Are They Buying?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Inside information and influence with the clerks’ former bosses may figure in the transactions, a new study suggests. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32PWe3K via Timothy Sumer

Americans Mostly Agree on Policing. The Difference Is Priorities.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Why has it become a big election issue? Democrats prioritize banning chokeholds, and Republicans are focused on not defunding the police. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hQEvxF via Timothy Sumer

Tourism Slump in Dublin Lays Bare Airbnb’s Damage to Rental Markets

Business News by Timothy Sumer - After the pandemic hit, the number of longer-term listings jumped in the Irish capital. That brought some relief to a crunched market for renters, though it may not last. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3iPTAAO via Timothy Sumer

This Year’s Emmy Winners Want You to Vote

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Racial justice and Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy were also recurring themes during Sunday night’s ceremony. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35OEYhs via Timothy Sumer

Woman Suspected of Sending Ricin to Trump Is Arrested

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Envelopes with ricin were intercepted last week on their way to the White House, a sheriff’s office and a detention facility in Texas. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iQGoLR via Timothy Sumer

Jeff Zucker Helped Create Donald Trump. That Show May Be Ending.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The coziness between the TV executive and Mr. Trump is a Frankenstein story for the cable news era. But then the monster got away. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32L6FFT via Timothy Sumer

TikTok Deal Exposes a Security Gap, and a Missing China Strategy

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Technological progress has outpaced the political debate again. What will happen when the next TikTok arrives in the United States? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/35OkUMa via Timothy Sumer

Trump and Democrats Brace for Showdown Over Supreme Court Seat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s determination to confirm a replacement for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the election set lawmakers on a collision course as Congress deals with other major issues. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hOQLyv via Timothy Sumer

TikTok Deal Exposes a Security Gap, and a Missing China Strategy

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Technological progress has outpaced the political debate again. What will happen when the next TikTok arrives in the United States? from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35OkUMa via Timothy Sumer

Biden Has $466 Million in Bank, and a Huge Financial Edge on Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former vice president and the Democrats were $187 million behind President Trump and the Republicans this spring. Now they are entering the final stretch of the campaign with a $141 million advantage. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cged6J via Timothy Sumer

Live Ruth Bader Ginsburg News: Biden Speaks on Trump, Vacancy

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the second Republican senator to say the Senate should not consider a nominee before the presidential election. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2RGOzP9 via Timothy Sumer

Biden's Supreme Court Plan: More Talk of Health Care and Coronavirus

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Biden has spent months assailing President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus. With a bitter Supreme Court confirmation battle looming, he will seek to link the vacancy to the pandemic and the future of health care. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iNKtkf via Timothy Sumer

Conservatives Push Trump to Fill Ginsburg Court Seat Quickly

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Social conservatives and evangelical groups sprang into action after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, encouraging a speedy confirmation and rallying support for embattled Senate Republicans. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iRnYus via Timothy Sumer

A New York Clock That Told Time Now Tells the Time Remaining

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Metronome’s digital clock in Manhattan, has been reprogrammed to illustrate a critical window for action to prevent the effects of global warming from becoming irreversible. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2EmxR4y via Timothy Sumer

The Age of Electric Cars Is Dawning Ahead of Schedule

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Battery prices are dropping faster than expected. Analysts are moving up projections of when an electric vehicle won’t need government incentives to be cheaper than a gasoline model. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZTfyeK via Timothy Sumer

Live Ginsburg Updates and Supreme Court News Tracker

A Pointed History of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Collar

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Also, a signature. And a symbol, with all sorts of meanings woven into each choice. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2EhIoOg via Timothy Sumer

Live Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Supreme Court Updates

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As tributes to Justice Ginsburg continued, Democrats argued that the fight to replace her was about health care. Republicans, who refused to consider a nominee before the last election, tried to fend off charges of hypocrisy. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hI46Zu via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Judge Temporarily Halts Trump’s WeChat Ban

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The order is a setback in the president’s efforts to block a Chinese social media app that he has labeled a national security threat. The ban had been set to go into effect on Sunday night. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3ciixSN via Timothy Sumer

The Supreme Court Vacancy After Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death: Live Updates

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In emotional displays, thousands honored Justice Ginsburg and vowed to protect her legacy. President Trump said the nominee “will be a woman,” and pressed to fill the seat “without delay.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cdjTyq via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 Live Updates: U.K. Moves to Impose Harsher Fines on Rule Breakers

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Serious breaches of coronavirus restrictions could be punished with penalties of more than $10,000 as the British government tries to avoid another national lockdown. Russia’s vaccine rollout is off to a slow start. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3cixO64 via Timothy Sumer

The Week in Business: TikTok’s Last-Minute Save

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Amazon is hiring (again), while Walmart is doling out raises. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33KQO9v via Timothy Sumer

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Collar: A Pointed History

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Also, a signature. And a symbol, with all sorts of meanings woven into each choice. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iPHJCJ via Timothy Sumer

Our Poll* Shows Close Race for Senate in Montana

Political News by Timothy Sumer - *The survey erred in listing the Green Party, but it’s still clear that Daines and Bullock are in a tight contest. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FKGerd via Timothy Sumer

How California Became Ground Zero for Climate Disasters

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The engineering and land management that enabled the state’s tremendous growth have left it more vulnerable to climate shocks — and those shocks are getting worse. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/32JFTO6 via Timothy Sumer

The Pros and Cons of Being a Hammerhead Shark

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A new study suggests that the ocean’s strangest-looking headgear is difficult to tote around. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3mMRaFA via Timothy Sumer

Voting Alone

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The national bard of community long warned about what isolation would do to us. Now our democracy is in the midst of an experiment no one asked for. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32JqBZR via Timothy Sumer

Trump Approves Deal Between Oracle and TikTok

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The approval delays President Trump’s threat to block a popular Chinese-owned social media app from the United States until it receives investment from American partners. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2FKQM9F via Timothy Sumer

Trump Supporters Disrupt Early Voting in Virginia

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A group waving Trump flags and chanting “four more years” created a commotion at a polling location in Fairfax, Va. A county official said some voters and staff members felt intimidated. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZS0OwM via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden’s Court Vacancy Plan: More Talk of Health Care and the Pandemic

Ginsburg’s death revives calls for court packing.

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Wait or nominate? Many voters support doing what is best for their party, but for some, the court fight looms large.

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A Republican senator argues a vote should not take place until after the election.

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Covid-19 Live Updates: C.D.C. Changes Guidance on Testing

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The agency says people who were in close contact with an infected person should be tested even if showing no symptoms. South Korea’s virus tracing has brought increased bullying. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2FREGLT via Timothy Sumer

Best Sellers Sell the Best Because They’re Best Sellers

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Publishing is becoming a winner-take-all game. Nobody dominates it like Madeline McIntosh and Penguin Random House. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3iOxCye via Timothy Sumer

After Trump’s TikTok Ban, China Readies Blacklist of Foreign Companies

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Beijing issued rules that could allow it to halt exports, imports and investments by businesses accused of endangering national security. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3iKuSSv via Timothy Sumer

Live Updates on Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The death of Justice Ginsburg, the second woman appointed to the Supreme Court, has injected new uncertainty into the presidential election and sparked a political fight over the vacancy on the bench. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35QnLEr via Timothy Sumer

Packing the Supreme Court: Vacancy Revives Idea From F.D.R. Administration

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The idea recalls a move by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who hoped to push older justices to retire. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iMvAyz via Timothy Sumer

How The Supreme Court Vacancy Injects New Uncertainty Into Trump vs Biden

Political News by Timothy Sumer - After the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it was not clear that President Trump’s right-wing coalition would be more motivated by a confirmation fight than the alliance of liberals and moderates supportive of Mr. Biden would be. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FO1Rqr via Timothy Sumer

Voters Prefer Biden to Pick Ginsburg Replacement, Polls Show

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In surveys before Justice Ginsburg’s death, he led by a slightly wider margin on choosing the next justice than he did over all against President Trump. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZUD2jM via Timothy Sumer

The Flight Goes Nowhere. And It’s Sold Out.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - People who miss flying are rushing to buy tickets for flights that land in the same place they depart from. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3kIUBeH via Timothy Sumer

Court Vacancy Injects New Uncertainty Into Rancorous Election Battle

As U.S. Increases Pressure, Iran Adheres to Toned-Down Approach

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Trump administration has ramped up its criticism of Iran, but Tehran has chosen a path of restraint, intelligence showed. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3hMddZ2 via Timothy Sumer

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies: This Week in the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The news arrived late Friday night while Joe Biden and President Trump were both campaigning in Minnesota. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cdy0n9 via Timothy Sumer

Polls Have Shown Voters Prefer Biden to Pick Next Justice

In South Korea, Covid-19 Comes With Another Risk: Online Bullies

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The country’s extensive response has been praised around the world but has led to harassment and slander, raising questions about privacy protections. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3cbyydv via Timothy Sumer

On Venus, Cloudy With a Chance of Microbial Life

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Astrobiologists shift their gaze, and speculations, to Earth’s broiling sister planet. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3ckkJcD via Timothy Sumer

Mount Wilson Observatory Survives a Trial by Fire

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The birthplace of modern cosmology “has been declared safe” from the wildfires that have ravaged the surrounding area in Southern California. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3iMhHQG via Timothy Sumer

Mourners Fill Supreme Court’s Plaza to Honor Ginsburg

Political News by Timothy Sumer - At a spontaneous vigil in Washington, fans of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg celebrated her life and career, detached from the political moment. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3myy5GU via Timothy Sumer

Michael Bloomberg’s Florida ad blitz begins with a hit on Trump’s coronavirus response.

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McConnell Vows Vote on Ginsburg Replacement as Her Death Upends the 2020 Race

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democrats warn Republicans to follow the precedent they set in 2016, when they refused to consider President Barack Obama’s choice for the court on the grounds that it was an election year. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35OLLrf via Timothy Sumer

‘A Titan of Justice’: Leaders React to RBG's Death

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature,” Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3myntIb via Timothy Sumer

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court’s Feminist Icon, Is Dead at 87

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The second woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg’s pointed and powerful dissenting opinions earned her late-life rock stardom. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3iLlSMG via Timothy Sumer

Trump Declares He Is Now ‘the Best Thing That Ever Happened’ to Puerto Rico

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In announcing long-awaited aid for the storm-ravaged island, President Trump seemed to have his eye partly on the Puerto Ricans who now make up an increasingly critical voting bloc in Florida. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FNLNEY via Timothy Sumer

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court’s Feminist Icon, Is Dead at 87

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The second woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg’s pointed and powerful dissenting opinions earned her late-life rock stardom. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iLlSMG via Timothy Sumer

News of Justice Ginsburg’s Death Arrives as Biden and Trump Host Dueling Minnesota Events

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Fifteen minutes after President Trump started speaking at a rally in Bemidji, Minn., the news broke of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, with the potential to upend the 2020 race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cgN1oj via Timothy Sumer

Michigan as a Microcosm: Will Polling Avoid Another Miss?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Key demographics are tilting Democratic. Frustration with President Trump’s virus response is high. And there are two big differences from 2016: Pollsters have made adjustments, and voter enthusiasm is high. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3ktYcNw via Timothy Sumer

Cyclone Ianos, a Rare 'Medicane,' Batters Ionian Islands of Greece

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Ianos, a rare hurricane-strength Mediterranean storm, slammed into Greece’s western islands, bringing lashing rain and gales. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2FSXjPh via Timothy Sumer

A Merger Will Create Spain’s Largest Bank: Live Updates

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The latest economic and business news during the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3kuOsTe via Timothy Sumer

Covid-19 News: Live Updates

Science News by Timothy Sumer - During a forum with voters, the Democratic presidential nominee cast President Trump as a callous leader who had failed the nation during the pandemic. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2FJviK6 via Timothy Sumer

The Wildfires: What I Saw When Australia Burned

Science News by Timothy Sumer - At one point, the wildfires that country experienced seemed to fade from our memory. Not anymore. And what I witnessed there has shaped my thoughts on what’s raging here. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3kreHd5 via Timothy Sumer

Housekeepers Face a Disaster Generations in the Making

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ghosted by their employers, members of the profession are facing “a full-blown humanitarian crisis — a Depression-level situation.” from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3kuudoI via Timothy Sumer

Can Digital Mortgage Platforms Reduce Discrimination in Lending?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Early indications are promising. But automated systems provide rich opportunities to perpetuate bias. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2RBQOmT via Timothy Sumer

Can Digital Mortgage Platforms Reduce Discrimination in Lending?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Early indications are promising. But automated systems provide rich opportunities to perpetuate bias. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2RBQOmT via Timothy Sumer

Housekeepers Face a Disaster Generations in the Making

Virus Pulls Down Trump, Poll Shows, and G.O.P. Senators Suffer With Him

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A New York Times/Siena College survey showed Joe Biden leading President Trump by wide margins in Maine and Arizona, and effectively tied in North Carolina. Susan Collins trailed her Democratic rival in Maine’s Senate race. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3iMPn0I via Timothy Sumer

Women in Suburbia Don’t Seem Too Worried About Its Destruction

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump has sought to fan fears about lower property values and crime, but polls suggest his general statements are not resonating locally. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cm3DLH via Timothy Sumer

Republicans Killed the Obamacare Mandate. New Data Shows It Didn’t Really Matter.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Many experts now view the individual mandate as a policy that did little to increase health coverage — but did a lot to invite political backlash. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/33EvYIT via Timothy Sumer

Many Hospitals Charge More Than Twice What Medicare Pays for the Same Care

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The gap between rates set for private insurers and employers vs. those by the federal government stirs the debate over a government-run health plan. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3hHyfYP via Timothy Sumer

Many Hospitals Charge More Than Twice What Medicare Pays for the Same Care

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The gap between rates set for private insurers and employers vs. those by the federal government stirs the debate over a government-run health plan. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3hHyfYP via Timothy Sumer

Biden, Facing Voters in a 2020 Rarity, Attacks Trump From a Battleground State

Political News by Timothy Sumer - At a town hall event near Scranton, Pa., the Democratic nominee played up his local roots as he sought to connect with voters after many months off the campaign trail during the pandemic. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2H3v6pA via Timothy Sumer

Trump Calls for ‘Patriotic Education’ to Defend American History From the Left

Political News by Timothy Sumer - At the National Archives Museum, the president warned against a “radical movement” that has emerged from “decades of left-wing indoctrination in our schools.” from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2ZPDcZs via Timothy Sumer

Col. Stephen Keane Is Named as Judge for Guantánamo Bay 9/11 Trial

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The selection of Col. Stephen Keane eliminates one crucial roadblock to restarting pretrial hearings in the long-running case of the five men accused of helping plot the attack. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cbDte9 via Timothy Sumer

For Trump, It’s Not the United States, It’s Red and Blue States

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A statement by the president this week was an insight into how he views the country as composed of parts that either are for him or against him. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ebl6cS via Timothy Sumer

As Courts Back Broad Mail-In Voting, DeJoy Apologizes for Missteps

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Postmaster General Louis DeJoy privately apologized to election officials for failing to consult about a postcard that was sent to educate voters on mail-in ballots. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35LuCyN via Timothy Sumer

US Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33z2KLA via Timothy Sumer

FBI Director Warns of Russian Interference, White Supremacist Violence

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The testimony contradicted efforts by President Trump and other officials to downplay the threats. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2FCWTwI via Timothy Sumer

Top Justice Dept. Official Embraces Use of Sedition Charges for Protest Violence

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The deputy attorney general, Jeffrey A. Rosen, emphasized that the sedition statute covered a variety of crimes and the push to consider it was proper. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/32HjEZ2 via Timothy Sumer

Playing Politics With a Vaccine

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Growing numbers of Americans say they wouldn’t take a coronavirus vaccine if it were available today. If you’ve been watching the presidential campaign, that’s not surprising. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3myYSTF via Timothy Sumer

Chinese Communist Party Seeks Sway Over Private Business

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Party leaders have pledged to increase their influence over entrepreneurs even as they promise greater aid, reflecting Xi Jinping’s greatest — and sometimes conflicting — challenges. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2E9CyhU via Timothy Sumer

Moderna Shares the Blueprint for Its Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The company hopes to earn the trust of the public and of scientists who have clamored for details of its study. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/3iFRHqi via Timothy Sumer

Moderna Shares the Blueprint for Its Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company hopes to earn the trust of the public and of scientists who have clamored for details of its study. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3iFRHqi via Timothy Sumer

Keith Krach, U.S. Official, Visits Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The trip by Keith Krach, an economic representative, defies Beijing’s opposition to formal exchanges. China sent two anti-submarine aircraft toward the island in response. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3cbjVqC via Timothy Sumer

Markets Slide as Investors Await a New Toll on Unemployment: Live Updates

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The latest economic and business news during the coronavirus pandemic. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/33wMsCY via Timothy Sumer

TikTok Deal Latest: ‘Who the Hell Knows?’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Deal makers involved in the talks to sell TikTok are exasperated. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3cj8hKp via Timothy Sumer

Trump Hits Out at the C.D.C. Director

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president bends reality further as he pushes for a vaccine: This is your morning tip sheet. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/35LE599 via Timothy Sumer

A Car Insurance Claim Estimate Before the Tow Truck Is Called

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Using algorithms, tech companies are helping insurers speed up the process after an accident, make it more accurate and keep estimators out of the field — a plus during a pandemic. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/32C2gVB via Timothy Sumer