Jul 26, 2018

His Pacific Island Was Swallowed by Rising Seas. So He Moved to a New One. - The New York Times

His Pacific Island Was Swallowed by Rising Seas. So He Moved to a New One. - The New York Times: Three islands in the South Pacific are being swept away by currents and climate change. But the seaweed farmers there are doing everything they can to stay.

The Billionaire Yogi Behind Modi’s Rise - The New York Times

The Billionaire Yogi Behind Modi’s Rise - The New York Times: Baba Ramdev built a business empire out of mass yoga camps and ayurvedic products. But is his pious traditionalism a mask for darker forces?

Federal judge allows emoluments case against Trump to proceed - The Washington Post

Federal judge allows emoluments case against Trump to proceed - The Washington Post: Plaintiffs plan to seek private information about the president’s finances and business.

If Republicans lose big, this will be why - The Washington Post

If Republicans lose big, this will be why - The Washington Post: Republicans will pay a price for sticking with Trump.

House conservatives introduce resolution calling for impeachment of Rod Rosenstein - The Washington Post

House conservatives introduce resolution calling for impeachment of Rod Rosenstein - The Washington Post: The move sets up a showdown with Republican leaders, who have distanced themselves from calls to remove the deputy attorney general.

Facebook shares take hit following missed revenue expectations - The Washington Post

Facebook shares take hit following missed revenue expectations - The Washington Post: Facebook's stock price dive came after the company reported a revenue shortfall, raising concerns that the backlash over privacy scandals is hurting its bottom line.

Trump, E.U. announce deal to avert escalation of trade tensions - The Washington Post

Trump, E.U. announce deal to avert escalation of trade tensions - The Washington Post: President Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker say they have reached an agreement to work toward eliminating tariffs on industrial goods and to increase European imports of liquefied natural gas and soybeans.

‘I’m not going to be a punching bag anymore’: Inside Michael Cohen’s break with Trump - The Washington Post

‘I’m not going to be a punching bag anymore’: Inside Michael Cohen’s break with Trump - The Washington Post: Cohen’s actions appear to be driven more by his outrage over the president’s indifference and feelings of betrayal than by a legal strategy to help his case.

Pakistan cricket star Imran Khan declares victory in tense election - The Washington Post

Pakistan cricket star Imran Khan declares victory in tense election - The Washington Post: Khan’s message for sweeping reforms resonated in a country hit by ongoing scandals and violence. But any political transition could prove turbulent amid claims of election fraud.

Jul 25, 2018

Trump needs his alternate reality to survive — and he knows it - Vox

Trump needs his alternate reality to survive — and he knows it - Vox: "What you’re seeing and what you’re reading is not what’s happening."

The Art of the Australian Breakfast - The New York Times

The Art of the Australian Breakfast - The New York Times: Young expats have transplanted their bright, Instagrammable cooking and mellow lifestyle by opening cafes in New York City.

Trump Administration, in Reversal, Will Resume Risk Payments to Health Insurers - The New York Times

Trump Administration, in Reversal, Will Resume Risk Payments to Health Insurers - The New York Times: The administration said it would restore the program to avoid causing chaos for consumers should health plans become insolvent or withdraw from the market.

China Said to Quickly Withdraw Approval for New Facebook Venture - The New York Times

China Said to Quickly Withdraw Approval for New Facebook Venture - The New York Times: For a moment it seemed like the world’s biggest social network had established a beachhead in the world’s largest internet market. But only for a moment.

As Greek Wildfire Closed In, a Desperate Dash Ended in Death - The New York Times

As Greek Wildfire Closed In, a Desperate Dash Ended in Death - The New York Times: A New York Times correspondent reports from the ashes of a seaside resort town devastated by fire and death.

Facebook plans to open subsidiary in China after being locked out of the country for years - The Washington Post

Facebook plans to open subsidiary in China after being locked out of the country for years - The Washington Post: New office in Hangzhou will make investments and advise small businesses. But the social network remains blocked in China.

Amelia Earhart’s last calls: Research suggests dozens heard radioed cries for help - The Washington Post

Amelia Earhart’s last calls: Research suggests dozens heard radioed cries for help - The Washington Post: A group of researchers believes Amelia Earhart made several attempts to reach civilization in her final days — and that her messages got through.

Trump criticizes FCC for moving to block Sinclair-Tribune merger - The Washington Post

Trump criticizes FCC for moving to block Sinclair-Tribune merger - The Washington Post: President Trump publicly came to the defense of Sinclair's proposed merger with Tribune Media, days after his own administration raised "serious concerns" about the deal and began legal proceedings to challenge it on grounds the companies had misled regulators.

Without the Russians, Trump wouldn’t have won - The Washington Post

Without the Russians, Trump wouldn’t have won - The Washington Post: “Without the Russian influence effort, I believe Trump would not have even been within striking distance of Clinton on Election Day,” a new book says.

The Internet has always scared us, but the terror feels more real than ever - The Washington Post

The Internet has always scared us, but the terror feels more real than ever - The Washington Post: The evolution of the Internet as a villain mirrors the very real way the Internet has evolved for many of us.

Maria Butina was the ultimate NRA Cool Girl - The Washington Post

Maria Butina was the ultimate NRA Cool Girl - The Washington Post: What an alleged Russian operative understood about a certain kind of guy.

Judge frees pizza deliveryman seized by ICE while doing his job - The Washington Post

Judge frees pizza deliveryman seized by ICE while doing his job - The Washington Post: "The powerful are doing what they want, and the poor are suffering what they must,” the judge said during Pablo Villavicencio's hearing Tuesday.

Top American brands say the trade war is now eating into their profits - The Washington Post

Top American brands say the trade war is now eating into their profits - The Washington Post: Whirlpool chief executive Marc Bitzer said steel costs worldwide have “risen substantially” and that in the U.S., "they have reached unexplainable levels,” Bitzer said.

Before her arrest as an alleged Russian agent, Maria Butina’s proud defense of her homeland drew notice at American University - The Washington Post

Before her arrest as an alleged Russian agent, Maria Butina’s proud defense of her homeland drew notice at American University - The Washington Post: To some who knew her as a graduate student, Butina’s indictment on federal charges validated their own unsettling suspicions.

Before her arrest as an alleged Russian agent, Maria Butina’s proud defense of her homeland drew notice at American University - The Washington Post

Before her arrest as an alleged Russian agent, Maria Butina’s proud defense of her homeland drew notice at American University - The Washington Post: To some who knew her as a graduate student, Butina’s indictment on federal charges validated their own unsettling suspicions.

White House readies plan for $12 billion in emergency aid to farmers caught in Trump’s escalating trade war - The Washington Post

White House readies plan for $12 billion in emergency aid to farmers caught in Trump’s escalating trade war - The Washington Post: The plan would begin sending funds to farmers in September.

Reunited: What comes next for parents and kids separated by Trump's immigration crackdown - The Washington Post

Reunited: What comes next for parents and kids separated by Trump's immigration crackdown - The Washington Post: In a shuttered El Paso retirement home, a flood of parents and children reconnect as a deadline looms for the Trump administration.

A Swedish student stopped an Afghan man’s deportation by refusing to sit down on a plane - The Washington Post

A Swedish student stopped an Afghan man’s deportation by refusing to sit down on a plane - The Washington Post: "I'm not going to sit down until this person is off the plane,” Elin Ersson told flight attendants in the dramatic protest, which she streamed live on Facebook.