Tag Archives: The New York Times

Front Page: The New York Times – December 30, 2022

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Russian Missile Barrage Staggers Ukraine’s Air Defenses

Cruise missiles and exploding drones from Iran swept across the skies of Ukraine, wreaking havoc and once again knocking out power.

How Bad Is China’s Covid Outbreak? It’s a Scientific Guessing Game.

In the absence of credible information from the Chinese government, researchers around the world are looking for any clues to determine the size and severity of the surge.

Israel’s Hard-Line Government Takes Office, Testing Bonds With Allies

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition will likely test ties with the United States and Europe, amid fears that it will undermine the country’s democracy and stability.

Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82

Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.

Front Page: The New York Times – December 29, 2022

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U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some officials have become convinced that Iran and Russia are building a new alliance of convenience.

Hard-Line Positions by Russia and Ukraine Dim Hope for Peace Talks

Both Moscow and Kyiv say they are ready to talk, but their terms for sitting down at a negotiating table suggest otherwise.

How a Windfall of Special Education Funding Benefited Hasidic Schools

New York has paid companies millions of dollars to help children with disabilities in religious schools. But the services are not always needed or even provided.

China’s Easing of Travel Rules Met With Joy, and Some Anxiety

Many welcomed Beijing’s plan to loosen quarantine rules for travelers, but concerns linger about the country’s Covid wave.

Front Page: The New York Times – December 28, 2022

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‘Tragic Battle’: On the Front Lines of China’s Covid Crisis

Medical staff are outnumbered and working sick as the nation’s health care system buckles under the strain of a spiraling crisis.

Southwest’s Debacle, Which Stranded Thousands, to Be Felt for Days

Bad winter weather led the company to cancel more than 60 percent of its flights for Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers frustrated.

‘It Was Just a Crying Day’: Families Mourn Those Killed in the Storm

Western New York is still digging out from a punishing holiday blizzard

Mickey’s Copyright Adventure: Early Disney Creation Will Soon Be Public Property

The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.

Front Page: The New York Times – December 27, 2022

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Retirees Are One Reason the Fed Has Given Up on a Big Worker Rebound

Workers are in short supply three years into the pandemic job market rebound, and officials increasingly think they aren’t coming back.

Russian Air Base Is Attacked, as Ukraine Discounts Escalation Threat

Russia said falling wreckage from a Ukrainian drone had killed three servicemen at the base, some 300 miles from Ukraine, which would be the third such long-range attack this month.

George Santos Admits to Lying About College and Work History

The congressman-elect confirmed The New York Times’s findings that he had not graduated from college or worked at two major Wall Street firms, as he had claimed.

The Last Holdouts

What it’s like to wear masks for Covid when most others have long since moved on.

Front Page: The New York Times – December 26, 2022

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Democrats, Feeling New Strength, Plan to Go on Offense on Voting Rights

After retaining most of the governor’s offices they hold and capturing the legislatures in Michigan and Minnesota, Democrats are putting forward a long list of proposals to expand voting access.

In Memphis, the Phonics Movement Comes to High School

Literacy lessons are embedded in every academic class. Even in biology.

How Citizen Spies Foiled Putin’s Grand Plan for One Ukrainian City

A partisan cell in Kherson spied on, undermined and even hunted down Russian soldiers. Now that Vladimir V. Putin’s forces are gone, people feel free to talk — and to brag a little.

Casinos Target a Vulnerable Clientele: Older Asian Gamblers

The industry’s efforts to lure Asian customers will be a significant factor looming over the upcoming application process for new casino licenses in New York.

Books: The New York Times Book Review – Dec 25, 2022

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The New York Times Book Review @nytimesbooks (December 25, 2022):

Courtly Love Can Be Deadly

In the historian Sarah Gristwood’s “The Tudors in Love,” for both monarchs and courtiers the stakes are higher than romance.

Newly Published, From Worker Justice to Sound Waves

A selection of recently published books.

AUDIOBOOKS

The Power of a Good Narrative, in Your Ear or Otherwise

CREDITLIBBY VANDERPLOEG

From Bloomsbury to the Billboard Hot 100, these audiobooks will hook you based on story alone.

Front Page: The New York Times – December 25, 2022

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How the Worst Fears for Democracy Were Averted in 2022

A precariously narrow but consequential slice of the electorate broke with its own voting history to reject openly extremist Republican candidates — at least partly out of concern for the health of the political system.

As Applications Fall, Police Departments Lure Recruits With Bonuses and Attention

Many police chiefs say staffing levels have not rebounded from a wave of resignations that started with the pandemic and the 2020 unrest.

Putin Wants Fealty, and He’s Found It in Africa

As Moscow wages war in Ukraine, its mercenaries have already established control in the Central African Republic — with scant Western reaction.

Winter Storm Leaves Buffalo and Its Region Reeling

Here’s the latest on the bitter cold weather.

Front Page: The New York Times – December 24, 2022

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With Detailed Evidence and a Call for Accountability, Jan. 6 Panel Seeks a Legacy

The final report of the committee provides many new details on former President Donald J. Trump’s actions and a record for history. But Republicans will soon begin a campaign to discredit it.

George Santos’s Early Life: Odd Jobs, Bad Debts and Lawsuits

Representative-elect George Santos, who is under scrutiny over potentially misrepresenting key parts of his campaign biography, had other undisclosed troubles in his early career.

BlackRock’s Pitch for Socially Conscious Investing Antagonizes All Sides

Right-wing officials are attacking BlackRock for overstepping. Those on the left say the world’s biggest asset manager is not doing enough.

Like a Walk-In Freezer: Pre-Holiday Storm Pummels the Nation

Roughly two-thirds of the U.S. population — more than 200 million people — were under winter warnings or advisories at one point on Friday.

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.