Jan 19, 2018
Slowly, Germany begins to ponder life after Merkel
Slowly, Germany begins to ponder life after Merkel: She has not faced a credible challenge to her rule as German chancellor for more than 12 years. Now, members of Angela Merkel's conservatives are starting to look ahead to potential alternatives to lead their party and country.
For Lao fishermen, there is simply not enough fish to catch anymore - Star2.com
For Lao fishermen, there is simply not enough fish to catch anymore - Star2.com: Life is not so easy for the people in Laos who live along the river, and many fishermen have had to give up their old ways.
Philippines stops sending workers to Kuwait over abuse fears - BBC News
Philippines stops sending workers to Kuwait over abuse fears - BBC News: The ban comes after President Duterte said employers in Kuwait were driving Filipinos to suicide.
The net neutrality testing app that Apple rejected is available now | Ars Technica
The net neutrality testing app that Apple rejected is available now | Ars Technica: App tests video speeds to help researchers gather data for throttling study.
Tillerson’s ‘FOIA surge’ extended in another blow to morale - POLITICO
Tillerson’s ‘FOIA surge’ extended in another blow to morale - POLITICO: The State Department has extended by 90 days a tedious push to clear a public records backlog that has pulled in some longtime employees "against their will."
'Shaking' Malaysia Airlines flight turns back to Australia - BBC News
'Shaking' Malaysia Airlines flight turns back to Australia - BBC News: Malaysia Airlines says the jet experienced a "technical" issue on its way to Kuala Lumpur.
Amazon boosts monthly fee for Prime by $2, maintains yearly rate
Amazon boosts monthly fee for Prime by $2, maintains yearly rate: Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) raised the monthly fee for the U.S. version of its fast-shipping and video-streaming service Amazon Prime by $2 on Friday, making the case for subscribers to upgrade to an annual plan.
The G.O.P.’s Doomsday-Machine Politics - The New York Times
The G.O.P.’s Doomsday-Machine Politics - The New York Times: Now Republicans are threatening to blow up children’s health care.
Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This Season Isn’t So Unusual. Here’s Why. - The New York Times
Yes, Lots of People Are Getting Flu Symptoms. No, This Season Isn’t So Unusual. Here’s Why. - The New York Times: The virus is widespread, and the vaccine is a poor match. But while some areas are hit hard, others have been spared, and deaths are not unusually common this season.
HuffPost, Breaking From Its Roots, Ends Unpaid Contributions - The New York Times
HuffPost, Breaking From Its Roots, Ends Unpaid Contributions - The New York Times: The site was an early example of amateur journalism online, but it will dissolve its self-publishing platform in an attempt to minimize unverified stories.
Lebanese Intelligence Turned Targets’ Android Phones Into Spy Devices, Researchers Say - The New York Times
Lebanese Intelligence Turned Targets’ Android Phones Into Spy Devices, Researchers Say - The New York Times: For more than six years, Lebanon’s intelligence agency spied on targets’ Android mobile devices and desktop computers using decoy apps and other methods, researchers said Thursday.
An Advocate for Israel Draws Fire as He Nears Confirmation to Civil Rights Post - The New York Times
An Advocate for Israel Draws Fire as He Nears Confirmation to Civil Rights Post - The New York Times: Kenneth Marcus’s potential return to the Education Department has drawn criticism from civil rights groups that see his narrow focus on Israel as blinding him to other matters of bias.
‘Trump’s Racism Is a Rallying Cry for Us’: Miami Haitians See Opportunity in an Insult - The New York Times
‘Trump’s Racism Is a Rallying Cry for Us’: Miami Haitians See Opportunity in an Insult - The New York Times: The president’s disparagement of Haiti reminded some of the longstanding stigma Haitians face. Others hope the insults will increase voter turnout.
India Tests Ballistic Missile, Posing New Threat to China - The New York Times
India Tests Ballistic Missile, Posing New Threat to China - The New York Times: The successful trial of a long-range rocket capable of transporting nuclear weapons puts major cities like Shanghai within reach.
Warming, Water Crisis, Then Unrest: How Iran Fits an Alarming Pattern - The New York Times
Warming, Water Crisis, Then Unrest: How Iran Fits an Alarming Pattern - The New York Times: A water crisis — whether caused by nature, human mismanagement, or both — can be an early warning signal of conflict ahead. Iran is the latest example.
ICE Detained My Husband for Being an Activist - The New York Times
ICE Detained My Husband for Being an Activist - The New York Times: Ravi Ragbir, the director of the New Sanctuary coalition in New York City, was detained last week after speaking out for immigrant rights.
Trump Rebuked China for North Korea’s Oil Smuggling. It’s More Complicated. - The New York Times
Trump Rebuked China for North Korea’s Oil Smuggling. It’s More Complicated. - The New York Times: The opaque world of the global maritime industry makes it exceedingly difficult to prevent North Korea from obtaining oil, despite sanctions.
The Chaos President vs. His Iron-Fisted Chief of Staff - The New York Times
The Chaos President vs. His Iron-Fisted Chief of Staff - The New York Times: President Trump’s public airing of grievances with John Kelly was perhaps an inevitable clash between two temperamentally similar but philosophically different alpha males.
The man-child in the White House reels wildly out of control - The Washington Post
The man-child in the White House reels wildly out of control - The Washington Post: No one, not even Trump’s allies, can trust anything he says.
Everything you need to know about a government shutdown - Washington Post
Everything you need to know about a government shutdown - Washington Post: A shutdown complicates the lives of federal workers and the millions of Americans who rely on them.
Jan 18, 2018
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks North Carolina Gerrymandering Ruling - The New York Times
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks North Carolina Gerrymandering Ruling - The New York Times: The decision makes it likely the 2018 elections will be held using districts favorable to Republicans. But more decisions on gerrymandering are coming.
Head of firm behind Trump dossier was angered by Comey’s pre-election announcement - The Washington Post
Head of firm behind Trump dossier was angered by Comey’s pre-election announcement - The Washington Post: A newly released transcript show reporters were briefed out of concern the FBI was favoring the Republican candidate.
Who gets sent home if the government shuts down? - Washington Post
Who gets sent home if the government shuts down? - Washington Post: If a spending bill isn’t passed, the federal government could be heading towards its first shutdown since 2013.
Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime are being used in very different ways — Quartz
Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime are being used in very different ways — Quartz: Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime may be competitors, but they serve their audiences in very different ways. People use Netflix most often to watch original series, Amazon to watch movies, and Hulu to watch TV shows from other networks, a report from Hub Entertainment Research shows. The firm surveyed nearly 1,800 US consumers who watched...
Sexual harassment and assault rife at United Nations, staff claim | Global development | The Guardian
Sexual harassment and assault rife at United Nations, staff claim | Global development | The Guardian: Exclusive: Guardian investigation points to culture of impunity as UN employees allege offences including rape
Hospitals Overwhelmed by Flu Patients Are Treating Them in Tents | Time
Hospitals Overwhelmed by Flu Patients Are Treating Them in Tents | Time: The influx of hospital patients due to 2018’s deadly flu epidemic is taking its toll. Here is how hospitals are dealing with the emergency.
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