NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThree reporters discuss the Minneapolis chaos and how it could play a role in the midterms.Three reporters discuss the Minneapolis chaos and how it could play a role in the midterms. Read More
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Trump Has Machado’s Nobel Prize, but Neither Got What They Really Wanted
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump has María Corina Machado’s medal, but he is not recognized as the prize laureate. Ms. Machado did not win Mr. Trump’s endorsement to become Venezuela’s president.President Trump has María Corina Machado’s medal, but he is not recognized as the prize laureate. Ms. Machado did not win Mr. Trump’s endorsement...
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F.A.A. Urges ‘Caution’ Over Oceans in Latin America, Warning of Military Activity
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Federal Aviation Administration released seven advisories warning pilots to stay away from parts of the Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.The Federal Aviation Administration released seven advisories warning pilots to stay away from parts of the Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama. Read More
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Canada Strikes Tariffs Deal With China, as Carney Looks to Diversify From U.S.
China will in turn cut its own tariffs on Canadian canola products, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said in Beijing on Friday. Read More China will in turn cut its own tariffs on Canadian canola products, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said in Beijing on Friday.
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Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout
The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images. Read More The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake...
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Russian Strikes Force Kyiv Schools to Close Amid Rolling Blackouts
Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing. Read More Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing.
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‘Eat the Rich’: Cambridge Was a Culture Shock. She’s Getting the Last Laugh.
Jade Franks mines the awkwardness of social mobility in her one-woman show “Eat the Rich.” Read More Jade Franks mines the awkwardness of social mobility in her one-woman show “Eat the Rich.”
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Ex-South Korean Leader Gets Prison Term in First Ruling Over Martial Law
A court handed down five years in prison to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing multiple trials stemming from his short-lived imposition of martial law. Read More A court handed down five years in prison to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing multiple trials stemming from his short-lived imposition of martial law.
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‘The Disappear’ Review: A Couple on the Rocks and Out of Sync
Erica Schmidt’s discordant comedy, starring Hamish Linklater and Miriam Silverman, is a farce clumsily straddling two genres. Read More Erica Schmidt’s discordant comedy, starring Hamish Linklater and Miriam Silverman, is a farce clumsily straddling two genres.
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White Lies, Inner Truth: The Contradictions of Henri Rousseau
His naïve style landed him outside the firmament, but his painterly innocence was more seductive — and intentional — than many critics appreciated. Read More His naïve style landed him outside the firmament, but his painterly innocence was more seductive — and intentional — than many critics appreciated.