By CHOIRE SICHA from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2QZlss9
31 Dec 2018
Superb Oddities: Robert Gottlieb Reviews a Biography of Edward Gorey
By ROBERT GOTTLIEB from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2Vk7ccd
NASA’s New Horizons Will Visit Ultima Thule on New Year’s Day
By KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2RqYh9J
The Origins of the Times Square Ball Drop
By RAILLAN BROOKS and ALEXANDRIA SYMONDS from NYT Reader Center https://nyti.ms/2CGuZvr
N.Y.’s New Attorney General Is Targeting Trump. Will Judges See a ‘Political Vendetta?’
By JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2QcY5Gh
Castro Takes Manhattan: Vintage Pictures of the Cuban Conqueror as Tourist
By BILL KELLER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2QcY5WN
Superb Oddities: Robert Gottlieb Reviews a Biography of Edward Gorey
By ROBERT GOTTLIEB from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2Vk7ccd
FOX NEWS: Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos
Scarlett Johansson speaks out against fake AI-generated sex videos
Actress Scarlett Johansson is speaking out against fake AI-generated sex videos online.
FOX NEWS: Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times
Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times
A computer virus hit newspaper printing plants in Los Angeles and at Tribune Publishing newspapers across the country.
FOX NEWS: After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word'
After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word'
Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake.
FOX NEWS: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum: Our criminal justice system has an opioid problem
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum: Our criminal justice system has an opioid problem
More than 80 percent of people in North Dakota’s prisons have a substance addiction, and half of all arrests in the state are substance-related.
FOX NEWS: If Ocasio-Cortez's 'Green New Deal' succeeds in 2019 it will be the most radical plan offered in decades
If Ocasio-Cortez's 'Green New Deal' succeeds in 2019 it will be the most radical plan offered in decades
The plan would decimate America's economy.
FOX NEWS: President Trump brought his disruptive style to Asia in 2018 -- who’s up and who’s down as a result?
President Trump brought his disruptive style to Asia in 2018 -- who’s up and who’s down as a result?
FOX NEWS: Will Trump be impeached in 2019? I’ve worked for a Democrat in the House and here’s my inside take
Will Trump be impeached in 2019? I’ve worked for a Democrat in the House and here’s my inside take
More Americans blame President Trump for the current government shutdown, and Democrats are feeling emboldened.
FOX NEWS: Michael Goodwin: Building the wall will prevent more tragedies at the border
Michael Goodwin: Building the wall will prevent more tragedies at the border
Build the wall because we have tried everything else.
FOX NEWS: The only new year's resolution you'll need in 2019 (it will fix everything, I promise)
The only new year's resolution you'll need in 2019 (it will fix everything, I promise)
Let's tell the truth about New Year's resolutions -- practically no one makes them anymore, if they ever did.
FOX NEWS: Here’s how Trump can counter his opponents’ game plan for 2019
Here’s how Trump can counter his opponents’ game plan for 2019
The Trump presidency is besieged by most of the news media, a well-organized activist left, and even establishment Republicans who have refused to truly support an unconventional president.
FOX NEWS: Here’s my special New Year’s wish for all women
Here’s my special New Year’s wish for all women
My New Year's wish for 2019 is that women stand up for each other and not tear each other down.
FOX NEWS: California's politics are about to get even crazier in 2019 (but there's a silver lining for the GOP)
California's politics are about to get even crazier in 2019 (but there's a silver lining for the GOP)
New Democratic governor and big Democratic majority in California Legislature are fans of big government and high taxes -- bad news for Californians.
FOX NEWS: 2019 could be an incredible and historic year for the Supreme Court – Here’s why
2019 could be an incredible and historic year for the Supreme Court – Here’s why
For the first time since 1936 conservatives have a majority on the Supreme Court and they could use this to make important changes in how the court interprets the Constitution.
2018: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GLlDTy
Congratulations on the Promotion. But Did Science Get a Demotion?
By AARON E. CARROLL from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2RoLapw
2018: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GLlDTy
Bangladesh’s Leader Wins a Third Term but Opposition Contests Results
By JULFIKAR ALI MANIK and MARIA ABI-HABIB from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CI02qY
Congratulations on the Promotion. But Did Science Get a Demotion?
By AARON E. CARROLL from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/2RoLapw
FOX NEWS: Democrats remain silent on California cop killed by an illegal immigrant also call for a border patrol investigation
Democrats remain silent on California cop killed by an illegal immigrant also call for a border patrol investigation
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State under Obama Joel Rubin and RNC Spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany debate why Democrats are not speaking out about the murder of a California police officer by an illegal immigrant.
Bangladesh’s Leader Wins a Third Term but Opposition Contests Results
By JULFIKAR ALI MANIK and MARIA ABI-HABIB from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CI02qY
FOX NEWS: Germany: Hannover Airport intruder ordered held in custody
Germany: Hannover Airport intruder ordered held in custody
Police say a judge has ordered the continued detention of a young Polish man who forced open a locked perimeter gate at Germany's Hannover Airport and drove his car onto the airfield.
An American Photographer’s Pilgrimage to the Italian Village of Luzzara
By JOSEPH SCIORRA from NYT Lens https://nyti.ms/2Qd6cCI
An American Photographer’s Pilgrimage to the Italian Village of Luzzara
By JOSEPH SCIORRA from NYT Lens https://nyti.ms/2Qd6cCI
FOX NEWS: Scarlett Johansson speaks out on fake, AI-generated sex videos online
Scarlett Johansson speaks out on fake, AI-generated sex videos online
"Avengers" star Scarlett Johansson is one of many women and several stars who've been targeted by sex videos generated by artificial intelligence.
3 Dead and Scores Missing in Russia Building Collapse
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2VkIfxm
FOX NEWS: Trump points to 'wall' built around Obama's DC home during fight for border wall funding
Trump points to 'wall' built around Obama's DC home during fight for border wall funding
President Trump pointed to the wall former President Obama built around his Washington DC, home as a reason Congress should fund his barrier on the southern border.
FOX NEWS: Texas AG ‘eager’ to defend court’s Obamacare ruling after judge issues stay
Texas AG ‘eager’ to defend court’s Obamacare ruling after judge issues stay
Ken Paxton, Texas' Republican attorney general considered the architect of the lawsuit to defeat Obamacare, said on Sunday that his office is "eager to defend" last month’s federal judge's ruling that declared the 2010 law unconstitutional.
FOX NEWS: Bernie Sanders staffers seek to address ‘predatory culture’ during 2016 campaign: report
Bernie Sanders staffers seek to address ‘predatory culture’ during 2016 campaign: report
More than two dozen people who worked on Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign have called for a meeting with the senator and his top aides — saying there’s been talk in recent weeks about a “predatory culture” that developed while he was running.
FOX NEWS: Texas judge stays own ruling of Obamacare as unconstitutional to allow for appeals
Texas judge stays own ruling of Obamacare as unconstitutional to allow for appeals
A Texas federal judge who declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional earlier this month has stayed his ruling while appeals proceed.
FOX NEWS: Graham says 'I feel pretty good' about Syria after lunch with Trump
Graham says 'I feel pretty good' about Syria after lunch with Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told reporters Sunday that "I feel pretty good about where we're headed" in Syria after suggesting that President Trump is "reconsidering" the planned pullout which had drawn bipartisan criticism and forced the resignation of Defense Secretary James Mattis.
FOX NEWS: Democrats gear up for 2020 presidential election cycle: Who are the emerging top contenders for the nomination?
Democrats gear up for 2020 presidential election cycle: Who are the emerging top contenders for the nomination?
Chip Franklin and Jeff Crouere weigh in on what Democrats are going to be the major players in the 2020 election.
FOX NEWS: The US stock market is on track for its worst December since the Great Depression: What can we expect going forward?
The US stock market is on track for its worst December since the Great Depression: What can we expect going forward?
Investors are not seeing the stability that they need and are buying and selling on a whim; Kristina Partsinevelos reports.
FOX NEWS: Rep. Rokita: Democrats are trying to deny Trump his big campaign promise of building a wall on the southern border
Rep. Rokita: Democrats are trying to deny Trump his big campaign promise of building a wall on the southern border
Indiana Republican Rep. Todd Rokita says he believes that the president can out negotiate the Democrats if all Republicans stick together.
FOX NEWS: Rudy Giuliani says there is no evidence to suggest Trump was involved in any conspiracy to hack the DNC with Russia
Rudy Giuliani says there is no evidence to suggest Trump was involved in any conspiracy to hack the DNC with Russia
Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Bob Driscoll says that Giuliani has no idea what evidence Mueller has against the president.
3 Dead and Scores Missing in Russia Building Collapse
By NEIL MacFARQUHAR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2VkIfxm
FOX NEWS: Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust
Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust
Journalists in Gambia have launched a self-regulatory body they hope will offer legitimacy, and far more freedom, to media emerging from a dictatorship that ruled the tiny West African nation for more than two decades.
FOX NEWS: AP Investigation: Food aid stolen as Yemen starves
AP Investigation: Food aid stolen as Yemen starves
Day after day Nabil al-Hakimi, a humanitarian official in Taiz, one of Yemen's largest cities, went to work feeling he had a "mountain" on his shoulders.
FOX NEWS: Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote
Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote
An election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won Sunday's election with 288 seats giving it enough to form the government.