Tag Archives: NYT

Front Page: The New York Times – October 16, 2022

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Democrats Spent $2 Trillion to Save the Economy. They Don’t Want to Talk About It.

Polls show voters liked direct payments from President Biden’s 2021 economic rescue bill. But they have become fodder for Republican inflation attacks.

New Generation of Combat Vets, Eyeing House, Strike From the Right

A class of political newcomers with remarkable military records are challenging old ideas about interventionism — and the assumption that electing veterans is a way to bring back bipartisanship.

Three Women of Bucha: Their Deaths and Lives

New reporting illuminates the fortitude of three women — a former public servant, an animal lover, a grandmother — who were victims of Russian brutality.

Front Page: The New York Times – October 14, 2022

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Jan. 6 Panel Votes to Subpoena Trump as It Wraps Up Its Case

“He must be accountable,” the committee’s chairman said as it presented a sweeping summation of its findings. But the prospect of the former president testifying appeared unlikely.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Request to Intervene in Documents Case

Without any noted dissents, the court issued a one-sentence statement that amounted to a rebuke to the former president.

Inflation Is Unrelenting, Bad News for the Fed and White House

Inflation rose quickly in September and a key measure accelerated to the fastest pace since 1982, underlining the persistence of price increases.

Front Page: The New York Times – October 13, 2022

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Western Nations Rush Defensive Systems to Ukraine to Counter Russian Missiles

Even with Soviet-era defensive weapons, the Ukrainians have been more than holding their own, but this week’s barrage prompted calls to better equip them.

Biden’s National Security Strategy Focuses on China, Russia and Democracy at Home

The document, which every new administration is required to issue, was delayed last winter as it became clear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was imminent.

‘We Told the Truth’: Sandy Hook Families Win $1 Billion From Alex Jones

The Sandy Hook families leveraged personal stories, social media analysis and the Infowars fabulist’s lack of contrition to secure a major verdict.

Front Page: The New York Times – October 12, 2022

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Pressure Grows on the West to Speed Air-Defense Systems to Ukraine

After Russia bombarded civilian targets, G7 leaders pledged “undeterred and steadfast” financial and military support for Kyiv.

The Hunt to Arm Ukraine Leads to Difficult Choices

The U.S. and NATO are scouring the world for new sources of old weapons to send to Ukraine. But it risks as much peril for some nations as it does promise for Kyiv.

Biden Vows ‘Consequences’ for Saudi Arabia After Oil Production Cut

Angered by the kingdom’s decision to team up with Russia, President Biden signaled openness to retaliatory measures, including a halt to arms sales and allowing price-fixing lawsuits.

Front Page: The New York Times – October 11, 2022

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Putin Unleashes Barrage of Missiles on Ukrainian Civilian Areas

The Russian president tied the attack to a bombing of the bridge to Crimea, and vowed that more strikes would follow if Russian targets were hit again.

With Attacks on Ukraine, Putin Gives Hard-Liners What They Wanted

A sharp shift toward deadly strikes signaled that domestic pressure over Russia’s flailing war effort had escalated to the point where Vladimir Putin felt a decisive show of force was necessary.

‘Our Bubble Has Been Burst’: Older Storm Victims Face an Uncertain Future

Retirees displaced by Hurricane Ian confront a wrenching situation: At their age, remaking the lives they loved so much in Florida may not be possible.

Front Page: The New York Times – October 10, 2022

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Russia Launches Biggest Strikes on Ukraine in Months

Kyiv, Lviv and Other Cities Hit in Retaliation From Moscow

  • Attacks on more than 10 cities appeared to target civilian areas and energy facilities as winter approaches.
  • At least 5 people were killed in Kyiv, where explosions sent residents scrambling for shelter during the morning rush hour.

Some Russian hawks say the attacks are a sign that the Kremlin is escalating the war.

Why Little-Noticed State Legislative Races Could Be Hugely Consequential

Races in state legislatures are often quiet and turn on local issues like roads or schools. But a Supreme Court case could give these legislative bodies nearly absolute power over federal elections.

Front Page: The New York Times – October 9, 2022

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Blast on Crimean Bridge Deals Blow to Russian War Effort in Ukraine

Any impediment to traffic on the bridge could affect Russia’s ability to wage war in southern Ukraine, where Ukraine’s forces have been fighting an increasingly effective counteroffensive.

A Distracted Russia Is Losing Its Grip on Its Old Soviet Sphere

Russia’s domination of Central Asia and the Caucasus region is unraveling as the Kremlin focuses on the war in Ukraine — and border violence is flaring.

‘The Cash Monster Was Insatiable’: How Insurers Exploited Medicare for Billions

By next year, half of Medicare beneficiaries will have a private Medicare Advantage plan. Most large insurers in the program have been accused in court of fraud.

Front Page: The New York Times – October 8, 2022

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U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Is Too Strong to Suit Investors

The gain of 263,000 was shy of recent monthly totals but still robust. Stocks fell on fears of a harder, longer Fed campaign to fight inflation.

In Record Numbers, Venezuelans Risk a Deadly Trek to Reach the U.S. Border

Two crises are converging at the perilous land bridge known as the Darién Gap: the economic and humanitarian disaster underway in South America, and the bitter fight over immigration policy in Washington.

Biden Administration Clamps Down on China’s Access to Chip Technology

The White House issued sweeping restrictions on selling semiconductors and chip-making equipment to China, an attempt to curb the country’s access to critical technologies.

Cover: The New York Times Magazine – Oct 9, 2022

Doctors and midwives in blue states are working to get abortion pills into red states — setting the stage for a historic legal clash.

What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay

No greater challenge faces humanity than reducing emissions without backsliding into preindustrial poverty. One tiny country is leading the way.

The Climate Novelist Who Transcends Despair

Lydia Millet believes the natural world can help us become more human.

Front Page: The New York Times – October 7, 2022

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Blunt Criticism of Russian Army Signals New Challenge for Putin

An official in a Russian-occupied region of Ukraine suggested Russia’s defense minister should shoot himself because of his army’s failings, an unusually blunt and public rebuke of Kremlin leadership.

In Global Slowdown, China Holds Sway Over Countries’ Fates

The lender of choice for many nations over the past decade, Beijing now has the power to cut them off, lend more or forgive some of their debts.