Category Archives: Newspapers

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The New York Times — Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024

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Senior Hezbollah Leader Is Killed in Beirut in Israeli Airstrike

The attack, which Lebanese officials said killed at least 14 and injured more than 60, stoked fears Israel is driving toward a full-blown war on its northern border, even as the fight in Gaza goes on.

Harris, With an Online Avalanche, Outspends Trump by Tens of Millions

The week of their debate, Kamala Harris outspent Donald Trump by 20 to 1 on Facebook and Instagram. It was just one sign of how uneven their online advertising battle has become.

Georgia Election Board Orders Hand-Counting of Ballots

Critics say the move could significantly delay the reporting of results in the battleground state and inject chaos into the post-election period.

What Lies Beneath Canada’s Former Indigenous School Sites Fuels a Debate

Despite possible evidence of hundreds of graves at former schools for Indigenous children, challenges in making a clear conclusion have given rise to skeptics.

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The New York Times — Friday, September 20, 2024

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Israel Bombards Hezbollah as Group’s Leader Vows Retaliation

The Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, did not say how his group would respond to attacks on hand-held devices, which killed dozens when pagers and walkie-talkies exploded.

How Israel Built a Modern-Day Trojan Horse: Exploding Pagers

The Israeli government did not tamper with the Hezbollah devices that exploded, defense and intelligence officials say. It manufactured them as part of an elaborate ruse.

Harris Had Stronger Debate, Polls Find, but the Race Remains Deadlocked

Kamala Harris holds an edge over Donald J. Trump in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. But new surveys found that the race remains a tossup nationally.

Asphalt Schoolyards Get a Shady Makeover

Schools across the country are adding trees, tent-like structures and water to their playgrounds as temperatures soar.

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The New York Times — Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024

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Second Wave of Blasts Hits Lebanon as Hand-Held Radios Explode

At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 others wounded, Lebanese officials said, a day after pagers exploded across the country and killed 12 people, in an attack widely attributed to Israel.

Waves of Small Explosions Cause Chaos Inside Hezbollah

Two series of coordinated attacks targeting the group’s wireless devices caused thousands of injuries, piercing the group’s rank and file and raising questions about how it will respond.

The Fed Makes a Large Rate Cut and Forecasts More to Come

Fed officials kicked off rate cuts with a half-point reduction, confident that inflation is cooling and eager to keep the job market strong.

Trump’s Talk of Prosecution Rattles Election Officials

The former president has long claimed, despite evidence to the contrary, that elections are corrupt. What if he carries through with threats to prosecute the officials who run them?

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The New York Times — Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024

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Exploding Pagers Targeting Hezbollah Kill 11 and Wound Thousands

The Iranian-backed militant group, which uses pagers to safeguard communications, blamed Israel for the attacks in Lebanon. Israel declined to comment.

Secret Service Told Trump It Needs to Bolster Security if He Keeps Golfing

The agency’s acting director, Ronald L. Rowe Jr., met with Donald J. Trump on Monday in the aftermath of the apparent assassination attempt on Sunday.

What We Know About the Deadly Floods in Central Europe

At least 17 people have died and thousands have been displaced. “Relief is not expected to come before tomorrow, and more likely, the day after,” an official in Austria said.

Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes

The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.

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The New York Times — Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024

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Trump, Outrage and the Modern Era of Political Violence

The latest apparent assassination attempt against the former president indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by him and against him.

Suspect Never Took a Shot at Trump but Hid Undetected for 12 Hours

Ryan W. Routh was charged with two federal gun crimes a day after Secret Service agents fired on him as he pointed a rifle toward the golf course where former President Donald Trump was playing.

Despite Relentless Russian Attack, Life in Kharkiv Endures Underground

Kharkiv, Ukraine, has adjusted to life amid the threat of bombings. Its resilience is manifested in a curious blend of life above and below ground.

Tim Walz, a ‘Snowman Melting,’ Tests His Appeal in the Sun Belt

The Minnesota governor was picked for his appeal to the white working-class. The Harris campaign hopes he can reach other demographics, too.

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The New York Times — Monday, Sept. 16, 2024

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Trump Safe After What F.B.I. Describes as an Assassination Attempt

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was investigating what appeared to be a second assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump.

3 Georgia Women, Caught Up in a Flood of Suspicion About Voting

An election skeptic challenged hundreds of voter registrations, including one for a voting rights activist. A county official is dealing with the mess.

Shoes Off. Laptops Out. Airport Tray Photo Shoot?

A new social media trend involves creatively arranging your T.S.A. bins, and showing them off.

What a Mayor in Crisis Means for New York City

As federal investigations swirl around Mayor Eric Adams, his political influence, his agenda and his re-election effort are at risk.

Arts & Literature, Books, Newspapers, Previews, Reviews

The New York Times Book Review – Sept. 15, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW (September 15, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Making Art and Selling Out’ = In Danny Senna’s fleet, funny novel “Colored Television”, a struggling writer in a mixed-race family is seduced by the taste of luxury….

Debt Was Supposed to Cure Poverty and Help Pay for College. What Went Wrong?

Three new books examine debt’s fraught politics and history.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Looks Forward to Reading Fiction Again

The Supreme Court justice has been drawn to American history and books about the “challenges and triumphs” of raising a neurodiverse child. She shares that and more in a memoir, “Lovely One.”

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The New York Times — Sunday, September 15, 2024

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How Hamas Uses Brutality to Maintain Power

The group has abused hostages and Palestinians in its efforts to maintain control of Gaza and wage an insurgent war.

Today’s Parents: ‘Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind’

The surgeon general is warning about parents’ stress, a sign that intensive parenting may have become too intense for parents.

For Him, a ‘Lion King’ Prequel Is the ‘Most Different Thing I Could Do’

Barry Jenkins broke out as a filmmaker with the Oscar-winning indie film “Moonlight.” He has surprised some of his fans by taking up a Disney franchise.

Margaret Qualley Is Getting the Hang of Being a Movie Star

The actress is seemingly everywhere this year, and in “The Substance,” she delves into an unusually disturbing new role.

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The Washington Post – Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

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Russia expels British envoys; Putin warns against deep strikes with Western weapons

The Russian president issued his sternest warning to date about the use of Western weapons in Ukraine ahead of a meeting of British and U.S. leaders.

Delays ahead for U.S. Steel decision

A WWI salute delivered in bronze

Putin using media firm for covert operations

Harris’s meme masters taking TikTok by storm

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The New York Times — Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024

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Harris and Trump Bet on Their Own Sharply Contrasting Views of America

Former President Donald J. Trump is gambling that Americans are as angry as he is, while Vice President Kamala Harris hopes voters are exhausted by the Trump era and ready to move on.

How False Claims About Immigrants and Dead Pets Became a Trump Talking Point

Falsehoods claiming migrants in Ohio are killing cats and decapitating ducks went viral this week. The Trump campaign embraced them.

‘It’s Still Overwhelming’: Mourners Across New York City Remember 9/11

Commemorations for those killed in the attacks 23 years ago took place throughout the city, with politicians joining those assembled at ground zero.

How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.