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A Radical Approach to Flooding in the UK: Give Land Back to the SeaWhen a huge tract of land on the Somerset coast was deliberately flooded, the project was slammed as “ridiculous” by a local lawmaker. But the results have been transformative. #Agriculture #Birds #Britain #Climate Change #England #Environment #Global Warming 2024-10-21T21:01:25-0700 The New York Times Rory Smith, Andrew Testa ($) 2,000 words Rated 2024-10-22T07:50:25-0700 - sethherr |
Opinion | Ann Patchett: The Decision I Made 30 Years Ago That I Still RegretWhat was email but the chance for more friends, more love, more work? #Books #Social Media #Writer 2024-10-15T02:00:20-0700 The New York Times Ann Patchett ($) 2,000 words Rated 2024-10-20T08:38:04-0700 - sethherr |
How Costco Hacked the American Shopping PsycheMore than 100 million people visit the retailer for their groceries — and gas and TVs and gold bars and pet coffins — but saving money may not be the only motive. 2024-08-20T13:46:25-0700 The New York Times Ben Ryder Howe ($) 4,000 words Rated 2024-08-24T22:16:53-0700 - sethherr |
Colorado’s Bold New Approach to Highways — Not Building ThemThe state has made it harder to widen highways, and transportation officials are turning their eyes to transit. #Climate Change #Colorado #Global Warming #Transportation 2024-05-31T02:00:29-0700 The New York Times Megan Kimble 3,000 words Rated 2024-06-01T17:50:32-0700 - sethherr |
Opinion | What Medical Stories Do We Trust?How vaccine injuries and long Covid test our partisan beliefs. 2024-05-04T04:00:16-0700 The New York Times Ross Douthat ($) 1,000 words Rated 2024-05-05T19:21:07-0700 - sethherr |
Opinion | The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez You Don’t KnowThree terms in, she’s exiting her political adolescence and coming into her own as a veteran operator. #Congress #Joe Biden #US Politics 2024-05-04T04:00:07-0700 The New York Times Gaby Del Valle ($) 3,000 words Rated 2024-05-05T19:17:49-0700 - sethherr |
Opinion | Is the Internet the Enemy of Progress?Revisiting Michael Crichton’s prophecy of cultural stagnation. #1990s #Artificial Intelligence #China 2024-04-19T10:25:07-0700 The New York Times Ross Douthat ($) 2,000 words Rated 2024-04-23T00:00:11-0700 - sethherr |
Opinion | The ‘Blood Bath’ Battle and the Electric Car WarDoes President Biden expect to win on a Jan. 6 strategy alone? #Donald Trump #Joe Biden #US Politics 2024-03-23T04:00:22-0700 The New York Times Ross Douthat ($) 1,000 words Rated 2024-04-22T23:55:55-0700 - sethherr |
40 Years Ago, This Ad Changed the Super Bowl ForeverAn oral history of Apple’s groundbreaking “1984” spot, which helped to establish the Super Bowl as TV’s biggest commercial showcase. #Apple #TV 2024-02-09T08:53:45-0800 The New York Times Saul Austerlitz ($) 2,000 words Rated 2024-02-09T18:39:04-0800 - sethherr |
At Penn, Tensions May Only Be Growing After Magill’s ResignationProfessors at the University of Pennsylvania have begun to organize, fearing what they view as a plan by the billionaire Marc Rowan to upend academic freedom. #College 2024-01-29T09:20:18-0800 The New York Times Stephanie Saul ($) 2,000 words Rated 2024-01-29T19:12:22-0800 - sethherr |
‘America Is Under Attack’: Inside the Anti-D.E.I. CrusadeThe backlash against “wokeism” has led a growing number of states to ban D.E.I. programs at public universities. Thousands of emails and other documents reveal the playbook — and grievances — behind one strand of the anti-D.E.I. campaign. #College #Texas 2024-01-20T13:35:53-0800 The New York Times Nicholas Confessore ($) 7,000 words Rated 2024-01-22T18:03:33-0800 - sethherr |
An Idealistic Cop, a Forbidden Ticket and a Police Career on the BrinkMathew Bianchi took routine traffic stops seriously and handed out tickets regardless of people’s connections within the Police Department. He says he was punished for it. #Lawsuit #NYPD #Police 2024-01-16T00:00:18-0800 The New York Times Jonah E. Bromwich ($) 3,000 words Rated 2024-01-17T18:15:39-0800 - crkrenn |
Opinion | Look What We Made Taylor Swift DoWhether she is conscious of it or not, Ms. Swift signals to queer people — in our language — that she has some affinity for queer identity. #Celebrity #Country Music 2024-01-04T02:01:26-0800 The New York Times Anna Marks ($) 5,000 words Rated 2024-01-09T22:03:34-0800 - sethherr |
7 Months Inside an Online Scam Labor CampA man was abducted by a Chinese gang and forced to work in a scam operation. He gathered financial information, photos and videos and shared the material with The New York Times. #China #Crime 2023-12-17T01:54:29-0800 The New York Times Isabelle Qian, Pablo Robles ($) 4,000 words Rated 2023-12-18T13:56:54-0800 - sethherr |
What’s on the Menu When Your Cat Goes Out? Probably More Than You Think.Free-ranging cats hunt or scavenge more than 2,000 species, some of them imperiled, according to a new study. #Birds #Endangered Species 2023-12-12T08:03:28-0800 The New York Times Catrin Einhorn ($) 1,000 words Rated 2023-12-12T20:52:14-0800 - sethherr |
Why Are So Many American Pedestrians Dying at Night?Nothing resembling this pattern has occurred in other comparably wealthy countries. #Cars #Poverty 2023-12-11T00:00:01-0800 The New York Times Emily Badger, Ben Blatt, Josh Katz ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-12-12T08:09:34-0800 - sethherr |
Opinion | What the University Presidents Got Right and Wrong About Antisemitic SpeechThe proper response to censorship is not more censorship. #Censorship #College #Harvard 2023-12-10T06:00:05-0800 The New York Times David French ($) 2,000 words Rated 2023-12-10T15:08:15-0800 - sethherr |
Opinion | Here’s How Houston Is Fighting Homelessness — and WinningHouston demonstrates what should be obvious: that a wealthy society doesn’t have to accept as inevitable throngs of people sleeping on sidewalks. #Dallas #Homelessness #Housing #Jobs #Mental Health #Real Estate #Urban Planning 2023-11-22T16:00:19-0800 The New York Times Nicholas Kristof, Rahim Fortune ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-11-24T08:15:09-0800 - sethherr |
Opinion | The Question of Anti-Zionism and AntisemitismIt is here, in the dispute over definitions, that things begin to break down. #Israel 2023-11-15T16:00:08-0800 The New York Times Charles M. Blow ($) 1,000 words Rated 2023-11-16T07:44:17-0800 - sethherr |
The ‘Georgists’ Are Out There, and They Want to Tax Your LandAmid a crisis in affordable housing, the century-old ideas of Henry George have gained a new currency. #Detroit #Housing #Real Estate #Urban Planning 2023-11-12T00:00:52-0800 The New York Times Conor Dougherty ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-11-14T07:52:48-0800 - sethherr |
Why Banks Are Suddenly Closing Down Customer AccountsSurprised individuals and small-business owners can’t pay rent or make payroll, and no one ever explains what they did wrong. #Fraud #Money Laundering 2023-11-05T02:00:45-0800 The New York Times Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-11-05T17:57:52-0800 - sethherr |
Opinion | Israel Has Never Needed to Be Smarter Than in This MomentIt would be a mistake to give Hamas what it wants: an overreaction like an invasion of Gaza. #Israel #Joe Biden #Middle East #Military #Politics #Terrorism 2023-10-10T14:58:28-0700 The New York Times Thomas L. Friedman ($) 2,000 words Rated 2023-10-12T10:25:12-0700 - sethherr |
The Harvard Professor and the BloggersWhen Francesca Gino, a rising academic star, was accused of falsifying data — about how to stop dishonesty — it didn’t just torch her career. It inflamed a crisis in behavioral science. #College #Lawsuit #Sociology 2023-09-30T02:01:18-0700 The New York Times Noam Scheiber ($) 4,000 words Rated 2023-10-05T16:38:46-0700 - sethherr |
Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Here to Pump You Up (Emotionally)“The more powerful you are,” says the action icon, author of a new self-help book, “the more power you have in giving back.” #2020 Election #Comedy #Donald Trump 2023-10-01T02:01:02-0700 The New York Times David Marchese ($) 5,000 words Rated 2023-10-01T19:36:20-0700 - sethherr |
America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No TomorrowUnchecked overuse is draining and damaging aquifers nationwide, a data investigation by the New York Times revealed, threatening millions of people and America’s status as a food superpower. #Agriculture #Climate Change #Global Warming #Water 2023-08-28T14:19:48-0700 The New York Times Mira Rojanasakul, Christopher Flavelle, Blacki Migliozzi, ... ($) 5,000 words Rated 2023-09-26T07:16:33-0700 - sethherr Rated 2023-09-25T11:15:51-0700 - cindy |
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Great ‘Indiana Jones’ Adventure“I’m not interested in perfectly behaved men or women,” the actress says. “I’m drawn to the ones who feel a bit dangerous.” #Actor #Movies #TV 2023-07-02T02:00:15-0700 The New York Times David Marchese ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-09-26T04:52:34-0700 - sethherr |
‘A Ticket to Disney’? Politicians Charge Millions to Send Migrants to U.S.The Biden administration vowed to “end the illicit movement” of people through the Darién jungle. But the number of migrants moving through the forest has never been greater — and the profits are too big to pass up. #Colombia #Panama #Politics 2023-09-14T02:03:09-0700 The New York Times Julie Turkewitz, Federico Rios ($) 6,000 words Rated 2023-09-15T13:05:46-0700 - sethherr Rated 2023-09-14T04:46:54-0700 - cindy |
A Nicaraguan Novelist Betrayed by the Revolution He Helped Build“I’m no longer a leader in the fight,” says Sergio Ramírez. “Now I’m just an author being punished for the words he writes.” His latest crime tale is out in English. #Books #Nicaragua #Writer 2023-09-01T02:01:41-0700 The New York Times Benjamin P. Russell ($) 2,000 words Rated 2023-09-03T10:12:01-0700 - sethherr |
Can Plastic Recycling Ever Really Work?Many plastics that carry the “chasing arrows” symbol, like soda cups and yogurt tubs, are rarely recycled. A new California law is raising the bar. #California #Environment 2023-09-01T02:00:24-0700 The New York Times Susan Shain ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-09-02T19:14:44-0700 - sethherr |
We Know Where New Weight Loss Drugs Came From, but Not Why They WorkThe empty auditoriums, Gila monsters, resistant pharmaceutical executives and enigmas that led to Ozempic and other drugs that may change how society thinks about obesity. #Diabetes #Obesity 2023-08-17T02:01:00-0700 The New York Times Gina Kolata ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-08-27T15:05:55-0700 - sethherr |
The Chip Titan Whose Life’s Work Is at the Center of a Tech Cold WarAt 92, Morris Chang, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, can no longer stay in the shadows. #Apple #Artificial Intelligence #China #Politics 2023-08-04T02:01:01-0700 The New York Times Paul Mozur, John Liu ($) 4,000 words Rated 2023-08-13T10:29:54-0700 - sethherr |
Stop Using So Much Laundry DetergentStiff, scratchy laundry can be a sign you’re using too much detergent. Our experts weigh in on how much you should actually use. 2021-07-22T00:00:00-0700 The New York Times Elissa Sanci 1,000 words Rated 2023-08-11T13:33:06-0700 - alexandradancing |
A New Frontier for Travel Scammers: A.I.-Generated GuidebooksShoddy guidebooks are flooding Amazon. Their authors claim to be renowned travel writers, but are they A.I. inventions? And how big is the problem? #Amazon #Artificial Intelligence #Books #Fraud 2023-08-05T02:00:09-0700 The New York Times Seth Kugel, Stephen Hiltner ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-08-07T19:19:07-0700 - sethherr |
I Gave Up on Boxing, Not on This BoxerDecades after turning away from the sport because of its violence, our columnist revisited Seniesa Estrada’s journey to becoming a champion — and wondered if it was worth the risk. #Boxing 2023-08-03T02:01:29-0700 The New York Times Kurt Streeter, Erin Schaff ($) 2,000 words Rated 2023-08-03T20:19:25-0700 - sethherr |
The Insidious Habit That Can Hurt Your RelationshipIgnoring a partner in favor of your phone, or “phubbing,” can lead to feelings of distrust and ostracism. Here’s how to stop. #Dating #Marriage 2023-07-27T02:00:22-0700 The New York Times Catherine Pearson ($) 1,000 words Rated 2023-07-28T10:00:56-0700 - alexandradancing |
The Fight for the Right to TrespassA group of English activists want to legally enshrine the “right to roam” — and spread the idea that nature is a common good. #England 2023-07-26T02:01:02-0700 The New York Times Brooke Jarvis ($) 7,000 words Rated 2023-07-27T18:34:05-0700 - sethherr |
The End of the Magic World’s 50-Year GrudgeIn 1973, Uri Geller claimed to bend metal with his mind on live television. Skeptics couldn’t beat him. Now they’ve joined him. #Artificial Intelligence #Britain #Celebrity #Israel #Magic 2023-07-08T02:00:42-0700 The New York Times David Segal ($) 4,000 words Rated 2023-07-21T10:37:17-0700 - sethherr |
Wikipedia’s Moment of TruthCan the online encyclopedia help teach A.I. chatbots to get their facts right — without destroying itself in the process? #Artificial Intelligence #Google #Reddit 2023-07-18T02:00:21-0700 The New York Times Jon Gertner ($) 7,000 words Rated 2023-07-20T18:40:22-0700 - sethherr |
Why Is Narendra Modi So Popular? Tune In to Find Out.The Indian leader, who visits Washington this week, has softened his image at home with an old-fashioned radio show, which feeds a vast social media apparatus. #India #Radio #Social Media 2023-06-20T23:18:15-0700 The New York Times Mujib Mashal ($) 2,000 words Rated 2023-06-21T16:53:36-0700 - elll |
Lessons From a Renters’ UtopiaWorldwide, housing has become a nightmare of expense and speculation. What did Vienna do right? #Housing #Real Estate 2023-05-23T01:20:41-0700 The New York Times Francesca Mari, Luca Locatelli ($) 7,000 words Rated 2023-06-13T11:07:14-0700 - sethherr Rated 2023-06-12T16:01:56-0700 - elll |
What Does ‘Buying American’ Even Mean?In a globalized economy, the definition of “buying American” is becoming quite cloudy—and so are the consequences of policies designed to encourage it. #Buy American 2019-07-03T00:00:00-0700 The New York Times Tim Heffernan 2,000 words Rated 2023-06-11T10:03:39-0700 - Jaog |
When the Neighbors Don’t Share Your Vision (and That Vision Involves ‘Transformers’ Statues)A professor decorated a sidewalk in Georgetown with 10-foot sculptures of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. The well-heeled locals were not pleased. #Housing #Real Estate #Urban Planning 2023-06-01T08:45:20-0700 The New York Times Noreen Malone ($) 4,000 words Rated 2023-06-01T13:00:11-0700 - cindy |
Can the ‘California Effect’ Survive in a Hyperpartisan America?For decades the state has been setting policy for the whole nation. Now red states are pushing back. #California #Cars #Florida 2023-05-30T01:50:08-0700 The New York Times Conor Dougherty ($) 3,000 words Rated 2023-05-30T14:37:29-0700 - cindy |
Me and My Girls (Published 2008)What if I told you I was a fat thug who beat up women and sold bad coke? Now what if I said that I was a recovered crack addict who got custody of my twin girls, got us off welfare and raised them? Both are the story of my life. #Writer 2008-07-19T21:00:00-0700 The New York Times David Carr ($) 8,000 words Rated 2023-05-24T10:21:52-0700 - elll |
Why Did the Obamas Fail to Take On Corporate Agriculture?Activists hoped President Obama would fight for stronger regulation. Eight years later, they’re still waiting. #Agriculture #Barack Obama #Fast Food #Food & drink 2016-10-05T01:55:45-0700 The New York Times Michael Pollan ($) 6,000 words Rated 2023-05-15T22:27:38-0700 - sethherr |
9 Ways to Imagine Jeff Bezos’ Wealth (Published 2022)A fortune of $172 billion is almost impossible to fathom. For the magazine’s Money Issue, the artist Mona Chalabi came up with some extremely original comparisons. 2022-04-07T06:21:21-0700 The New York Times Mona Chalabi ($) 1,000 words Rated 2023-05-08T21:04:56-0700 - sethherr Rated 2023-05-08T17:17:07-0700 - jim |