Tag Archives: News

Front Page: The New York Times – December 23, 2022

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Trump Audit Shows Depths of I.R.S. Funding Woes

The agency lacks the resources to go after rich taxpayers. For years, a single revenue agent was responsible for the audits of Donald J. Trump.

‘Major Trustee, Please Prioritize’: How NYU’s E.R. Favors the Rich

Dozens of doctors said the nonprofit hospital pressured them to give preferential treatment to donors, trustees and their families.

Winter Storm Raises Fears and Scrambles Plans as It Moves South

The powerful storm has bombarded the eastern half of the country, prompting dire warnings to avoid dangerous conditions, and widespread flight cancellations.

Zelensky’s Weapons Wish List Goes Mostly Unfulfilled on Trip to Washington

The Biden administration continues to balk at sending U.S. battle tanks, fighter jets and long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Front Page: The New York Times – December 22, 2022

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U.S. Aid Is ‘Not Charity,’ Zelensky Tells Congress as a Lengthy War Looms

President Volodymyr Zelensky described military assistance for Ukraine as an investment in global security and democracy in the face of Russian aggression.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi hold a Ukrainian flag signed by soldiers on the front line, delivered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

As Ukraine Prepares for a Second Year at War, the Prospect of a Stalemate Looms

American officials believe that with Russia bolstering defenses and learning lessons, Ukraine will find it more challenging to retake land.

Putin Concedes Military Failings, but Insists Russia Will Fight On

Nodding to criticism that his army lacked the basic necessities to wage war, the Russian leader said his government was providing “everything that the army asks for.’’

I.R.S. Routinely Audited Obama and Biden, Raising Questions Over Delays for Trump

The revelation that the agency had not audited Donald J. Trump during his first two years in office despite a mandatory presidential audit program raised concerns about potential politicization.

News: China’s ‘Post Zero-Covid’ Policy, ‘Going Dark’ In Solidarity With Ukraine

The Globalist Podcast (December 21, 2022) – The aftermath of China abandoning its ‘zero-covid’ policy, Ukraine asks world to ‘go dark’ in solidarity on Winter Solstice,

Front Page: The New York Times – December 21, 2022

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Despite Mandate, I.R.S. Delayed Auditing Trump in Office, House Panel Finds

Mr. Trump refused to disclose his taxes. A committee’s vote to release them ended an oversight battle Democratic lawmakers waged since 2019.

Zelensky Will Meet With Biden in Washington and Address Congress, Officials Say

The visit will be the first time President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has left his country since Russia invaded in February.

As Covid Deaths Climb, Even Seniors Skip the Latest Booster

Nearly all Americans over 65 got their initial Covid vaccines. But that immunity is waning, and this time, the government is offering far less support for new shots.

Lawmakers Advance Sprawling Spending Bill in Race to Avoid Shutdown

The legislation, which would fund the government through September, would significantly increase federal spending and provide billions of dollars in emergency aid.

News: Putin In Belarus, The Dutch Apology For Slave Trade Role, Trump Referal

December 20, 2022: Putin visits Belarus, Dutch Prime Minister apologizes for slave trade role and January 6 Panel refers criminal charges for Donald Trump to Justice Department.

Front Page: The New York Times – December 20, 2022

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Jan. 6 Panel Accuses Trump of Insurrection and Refers Him to Justice Dept.

The committee also accused the former president of three other federal crimes, including conspiracy to defraud the United States. Five Trump allies were referred as well.

A Diminished Trump Meets a Damning Narrative

Former President Donald Trump’s current woes extend beyond the report by the House Jan. 6 committee, but the case the panel laid out against him further complicates his future.

From Zero Covid to No Plan: Behind China’s Pandemic U-Turn

After micromanaging the coronavirus strategy for nearly three years, the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, has suddenly left the populace to improvise.

Los Angeles Jury Finds Harvey Weinstein Guilty of Rape in Mixed Verdict

The former film producer was convicted of sex crimes for the second time, though the jury could not reach a decision on three counts and acquitted him on one count.

Front Page: The New York Times – December 19, 2022

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Proud Boys Trial Is Set to Open, Focusing on Role in Jan. 6 Violence

The charge of seditious conspiracy is the same as in a recent trial of members of the Oath Keepers militia, but the Proud Boys defendants are accused of a central role in the fighting at the Capitol.

In Heart of Peru’s Protest, a Pause to Mourn the Dead

Confrontations between protesters and the Peruvian authorities have left at least 25 dead and hundreds injured. Nowhere may tensions be higher than in the highland city of Ayacucho.

Who Is Rep.-Elect George Santos? His Résumé May Be Largely Fiction.

Mr. Santos, a Republican from New York, says he’s the “embodiment of the American dream.” But he seems to have misrepresented a number of his career highlights.

For Messi, and Argentina, the (Extra) Wait Is Worth It

It looked like another title might have slipped through its fingers, but Argentina, and its star, claimed the ultimate trophy.