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Even in Poland, Workers’ Wages Flow to North Korea

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 21:16
Defying Washington, a NATO ally hosts North Korean laborers, showing how difficult it is to sever the nuclear pariah state from the global economy.

Op-Ed Columnist: 7 Wishes for 2018

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 20:39
2017 was one of the darker years in modern American history. Here’s hoping for the beginnings of a turning point.

Editorial: Capital Punishment Deserves a Quick Death

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 19:43
It’s time for the Supreme Court to end state-sanctioned killing for good.

Overwhelmed by Donations for Survivors of Fatal Bronx Fire

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 19:26
The outpouring of support after New York’s deadliest fire in more than a quarter-century is “a sign that the victims are not alone,” a neighborhood priest said.

Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Sentient-Being Diet

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 19:16
Making New Year resolutions as a hedge against apocalypse.

Op-Ed Contributor: Tom Brokaw: You Can Find the Entire World Inside Your Hospital

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 19:02
American health care is a universe of scientific genius and selfless compassion populated by the most diverse population in the country.

Fatal ‘Swatting’ Episode in Kansas Raises Quandary: Who Is to Blame?

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 18:58
A fake report of a hostage situation led to the death of an innocent man at the hands of the police. Who bears responsibility?

Democrats in High-Tax States Plot to Blunt Impact of New Tax Law

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 18:39
State officials are considering legal challenges, looking at other sources of revenue and considering ways to, in effect, restore deductions that the overhaul scaled back.

Early Hall of Fame Voting for 2018 Shows No Surge for Bonds and Clemens

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 18:09
Instead, a changing electorate that appears more forgiving of the steroid era may gradually push Bonds and Clemens closer to Cooperstown.

In Congo, 8 Killed and Altar Boys Arrested Amid Crackdown on Protests

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 18:07
Churches had planned a peaceful march to protest President Joseph Kabila’s refusal to leave office, but security forces fired tear gas at churches and set up checkpoints in the capital.

Merkel’s Wishes for 2018: More Empathy and a New Government

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 18:06
In her New Year’s address, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany promised to work swiftly on a new coalition, and to help heal rifts in society.

Cruise Ships Have Made Bar Harbor Popular. But Have They Ruined It?

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 18:06
A Maine town is embroiled in a debate over the ships that have magnified its status and brought huge crowds.

Courts Must Better Police Themselves on Harassment, Chief Justice Says

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 18:05
In his year-end report on the state of the federal judiciary, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. addressed reports of sexual misconduct by an appeals court judge.

How Do You Vote? 50 Million Google Images Give a Clue

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 17:40
Artificial intelligence is making it possible for Street Views to be mined for insights about the economy, politics and human behavior — just as text mining has done for years.

From Trump to #MeToo: A Dizzying Year in TV News

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 17:32
Two Times media reporters analyze why 2017, despite powerful foes like Netflix and the fallout of harassment scandals, was the year TV roared back.

Q. & A.: Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: ‘Goddess of Anarchy’

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 16:00
Jacqueline Jones discusses her new biography of Lucy Parsons, a woman born into slavery who became an outspoken advocate for the working classes.

How Do You Turn an Ad Into a Meme? Two Words: Dilly Dilly

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 15:54
The nonsensical catchphrase from a Bud Light ad campaign has taken hold on social media, especially among sports fans.

Tax Law Offers a Carrot to Gig Workers. But It May Have Costs.

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 14:50
A 20 percent tax deduction for setting oneself up as a business could reward severing formal employment relationships but erode benefits and security.

Opinion: A D.J. Could Save Your Life Tonight

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 14:07
A real D.J. is part shaman, part tech wizard, part crowd psychologist, all artist. Many people claim the title, but far fewer embody it.

The Acrobatic Artwork That Pretty Much Sums Up 2017

New York Times - Dom, 12/31/2017 - 11:44
“Mechanics of History” features a circular staircase, a trampoline and entitled men, persistent and ever ascending.
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