A ‘Gadget Junkie,’ Wearing His Tech and Covering Deals by THE NEW YORK TIMES

Andrew Ross Sorkin, DealBook columnist and all-day wearer of AirPods headphones, talks about the technology he uses for work and in his life. By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology

Worries Grow That the Price of Bitcoin Is Being Propped Up by NATHANIEL POPPER

When the price of Bitcoin goes down, activity on an influential exchange pumps it back up. That has investors and regulators asking questions. By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

How to Get a Killer Whale to Say ‘Hello’ by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN Researchers trained an orca to mimic human sounds like, “hello,” “Amy” and “bye-bye,” which could contribute to understanding of the behavior and culture of killer whales in the wild. Published: January 30, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2DOfjsi

The Real Aim of the Nunes Memo Is the Mueller Investigation by CHARLIE SAVAGE

By CHARLIE SAVAGE The memo has emerged as the latest attempt by Republicans to portray the actions of the investigators in the Russia inquiry as the real scandal. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2EpJtiB

Getting a Fresh Start With Windows 10 by J. D. BIERSDORFER

A recently added feature in Windows 10 tries to simplify the process of performing a clean installation of the operating system. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for February 1, 2018

Picture of the day on February 1, 2018: Facade of ARD-Hauptstadtstudio in Berlin-Mitte. ARD-Hauptstadtstudio is a television studio in Berlin operated jointly by the members of the federal broadcasting network ARD.

The Famine Ended 70 Years Ago, but Dutch Genes Still Bear Scars by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER Babies born during the Dutch Hunger Winter became adults with higher rates of health problems. Now researchers may have found the genetic switches that made it happen. Published: January 30, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2DRBf5V

The Super Blue Blood Moon: Pictures From an Astronomical Hat Trick by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES Around the world, people woke up early or stayed up late to take in the cosmic coincidence of a blue moon, a supermoon and a lunar eclipse. Published: January 30, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2GBTmuu

Uber’s New Training Wheels: Testing Bike Sharing in San Francisco by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

The company will start a pilot program that allows targeted users to rent bikes throughout the hilly city. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Your iPhone Slowed Down. Here’s What to Do When the Solution Is Just as Slow. by BRIAN X. CHEN

Apple has offered to replace the batteries of iPhones that have slowed down. But people are facing long waits for new batteries, so we came up with some alternatives. By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology

Full Transcript and Video: Joe Kennedy Delivers Democratic Response to the State of the Union by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES Read the prepared remarks of the response that Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III, Democrat of Massachusetts, delivered on behalf of his party. Published: January 30, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DPJv2m

F.B.I. Condemns Push to Release Secret Republican Memo by ADAM GOLDMAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By ADAM GOLDMAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS Christopher A. Wray, the bureau’s director, put himself at odds with President Trump, who wants to see the memo released. It is said to accuse the F.B.I. and Justice Department of surveillance abuses. Published: January 30, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Ep48TX

Sync your calendar with the solar system by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author Never miss an eclipse, a meteor shower, a rocket launch or any other astronomical and space event that’s out of this world. Published: August 9, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2vUpCqq

Tackling the Internet’s Central Villain: The Advertising Business by FARHAD MANJOO

From Russian propaganda to tech addiction, the incentives and excesses of the digital ad business are the cause of much of what ails online discourse. By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology

Trump Can Sell an Improved Economy, but Not Himself by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER His success at passing tax cuts and the continued progress of the economy he inherited have not changed the dismal views that a sizable majority of Americans hold of their president. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2rT5xQ1

Where NASA Put a Parking Lot, Dinosaurs and Mammals Once Crossed Paths by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG An 8.5-foot-long slab found in Maryland preserved tracks left by prehistoric creatures. The site was almost obliterated before the rock was unearthed. Published: January 30, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2rVW6PN

A Paper Tears Apart in a City That Never Quite Came Together by TIM ARANGO and ADAM NAGOURNEY

By TIM ARANGO and ADAM NAGOURNEY The turmoil at The Los Angeles Times is the latest setback for Los Angeles, a region that has long suffered from a lack of civic institutions. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GA0tDC

Melania Trump, Again on Her Own, Emerges at State of the Union Speech by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The high-profile appearance by Mrs. Trump ended several weeks of few public appearances and fewer public statements. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2EqzVnF

Twitter Followers Vanish Amid Inquiries Into Fake Accounts by Unknown Author

Federal and state authorities are investigating the sellers of artificial followers and other fraudulent social media engagement. By Unknown Author from NYT Technology

First Trump State of the Union Speech Makes Appeal for Unity by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MICHAEL D. SHEAR President Trumpasked Democrats to join him in overhauling immigration and rebuilding infrastructure as the Russia investigations are intensifying. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2nrZjkM

Seed Size Often Matters by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY Small seeds can develop more quickly and spread more widely than large-seeded plant species, although bigger seeds can thrive in richer, wetter soils. Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2EozQRg

Live Video and Analysis: The State of the Union by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES President Trump is delivering his first formal State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. Join our correspondents for live commentary and analysis of the speech. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2rQhqq5

Facebook Bans Ads for Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies by SHEERA FRENKEL

The social network said it wanted to prevent misleading or deceptive promotional practices. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

How Truthful Was Trump in His First Year? Before His State of the Union, What Our Fact Checks Show by LINDA QIU

By LINDA QIU Ahead of President Trump’s first State of the Union address, a look at the claims he has made recently — and their accuracy. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FuwYSm

Picture of the day for January 31, 2018

Picture of the day on January 31, 2018: Loxura atymnus, Yamfly, is a species of Lycaenidae found in Asia.

Here’s Who Will Sit With the First Lady at the State of the Union by EMILY BAUMGAERTNER

By EMILY BAUMGAERTNER President Trump and Melania Trump, the first lady, have released their joint guest list for the State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DPvyWe

Worker Who Sent False Hawaii Alert Thought Threat Was Real, F.C.C. Says by CECILIA KANG

The mistake, which touched off widespread confusion and panic, happened when a state emergency services employee misinterpreted instructions from a supervisor. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Trump to Deliver First State of the Union Address Amid Remarkable Turmoil and Concern by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES Follow our live coverage for the latest updates and analysis throughout the day. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2nuqWcO

Kodak’s Dubious Blockchain Gamble by KEVIN ROOSE

What’s a 130-year-old photo company doing dabbling in cryptocurrency? Either revolutionizing digital rights management or trying to make a quick buck. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Some Supporters Fear Trump Will Lose Hard Edge in State of Union Speech by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS White House signals have hard-line supporters worried that he will praise bipartisanship instead of ideology. The speech is at 9 p.m. ET, and we’ll have live coverage. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2E1UskQ

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Team Up to Disrupt Health Care by NICK WINGFIELD and KATIE THOMAS

The companies will focus on technology to provide simplified, high-quality health care for their employees. By NICK WINGFIELD and KATIE THOMAS from NYT Technology

Will Everything Stay in New Orleans if Cameras Capture It All? by RICHARD FAUSSET

By RICHARD FAUSSET Residents wonder whether the city’s freewheeling appeal will suffer if hundreds of bars and businesses are required to install street-facing security cameras that the police can monitor. Published: January 29, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2EmZKVF

How FISA Wiretap Applications Work and Why It Matters in the Trump-Russia Fight by CHARLIE SAVAGE

By CHARLIE SAVAGE How investigators seek permission to eavesdrop on Americans has been a subject of renewed interest after Republicans wrote a memo said to portray the Justice Department as abusing surveillance powers. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DNtgCH

Turn Off Messenger Kids, Health Experts Plead to Facebook by CECILIA KANG

In a letter organized by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, dozens of health experts say the new app preys on a vulnerable group. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Watch the Super Blood Blue Moon Before You Go to Work on Wednesday by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR On Wednesday, Earth will cast its shadow over the second full moon of January, making it turn red in a lunar eclipse. Here’s when and where you can see it. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2nnRA7i

House Republicans Vote to Release Secret Memo on Russia Probe by NICHOLAS FANDOS

By NICHOLAS FANDOS Disregarding Justice Department warnings, the House Intelligence Committee will release a secret memo questioning the origins of the Russia investigation. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DIo0QV

Melania Trump, Out of Sight Since Report of Husband’s Infidelity, to Attend State of the Union by KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN The reports of a payoff to an adult actress blindsided the first lady, who was furious with her husband, according to two people close to the couple. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Enshub

A D-Day Plane Lost for Years Is About to Fly Again by JACEY FORTIN

By JACEY FORTIN A twin-engine C-47 called “That’s All, Brother” that led Allied aircraft into France on D-Day sat for years at a bone yard in Wisconsin. It could soon fly over Normandy again. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2nkTqGK

Picture of the day for January 30, 2018

Picture of the day on January 30, 2018: 2 US Navy E-2C Hawkeye flying by Mount Fuji, Japan

Federal 5G Network Proposal Is Panned by F.C.C. and Industry by CECILIA KANG and MARK LANDLER

The chairman of the F.C.C. and major trade groups said private companies were best positioned to build the next generation of mobile networks. By CECILIA KANG and MARK LANDLER from NYT Technology

From Annapolis to Congress? These Three Women Know Tough Missions by MICHAEL TACKETT

By MICHAEL TACKETT The women, who were contemporaries at the Naval Academy, are part of a powerful wave of political activism in the era of President Trump. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2nkF49B

Andrew McCabe Steps Down at F.B.I. in Widely Expected Move by ADAM GOLDMAN and MATT APUZZO

By ADAM GOLDMAN and MATT APUZZO The F.B.I.’s deputy director has come under fire from Republicans and President Trump. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2noHe7k

5-Year-Olds Work Farm Machinery, and Injuries Follow by JACK HEALY

By JACK HEALY Children are growing up driving large farm machines to help their families. Thousands are injured every year; many are killed. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2rNhGpD

We’re Getting More Sleep. A Whole 18 Minutes. It’s Not Enough. by NIRAJ CHOKSHI

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI Starting in 2003, Americans added 1.4 minutes of sleep each year, for a gain of 18 minutes per weeknight through 2016, government data shows. Published: January 28, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2npfteF

Six Years After Fukushima, Robots Finally Find Reactors’ Melted Uranium Fuel by MARTIN FACKLER

By MARTIN FACKLER The Japanese government and companies used radiation-hardened machines to search for the fuel that escaped the plant’s ruined reactors. Published: November 18, 2017 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2mIlA0I

You Won’t Like This News About Bedbugs, Ticks and the ‘Bomb Cyclone’ by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN As the cold spell that froze much of the United States thaws, don’t count on it to limit the populations of pests that you don’t like. Published: January 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2D2GU7T

President Trump Bragged to Jay-Z About Black Employment. Is He Right? by JUSTIN BANK

By JUSTIN BANK The president made a familiar boast that is true as far as it goes. But there are underlying dynamics to consider as well. Published: January 27, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fpte4r

The Chef José Andrés Has a New Bone to Pick With the Trumps by NOAH WEILAND and KIM SEVERSON

By NOAH WEILAND and KIM SEVERSON Mr. Andrés said he was snubbed at a party at the behest of Ivanka Trump. She said that was not true. It was all an encapsulation of President Trump’s Washington: unreliable narratives and petty feuds. Published: January 27, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DXBUlq

Officers in Florida Shootings Say They Can Stand Their Ground, Too by FRANCES ROBLES

By FRANCES ROBLES Florida passed a law to protect “any person” who was acting in self-defense. Was that meant to include the police? Published: January 27, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FoIoXM

Indian Slavery Once Thrived in New Mexico. Latinos Are Finding Family Ties to It. by SIMON ROMERO

By SIMON ROMERO The revelations have not only prompted personal reckonings but also fueled a larger debate on Hispanic and Native American identity. Published: January 27, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DL72Bv

Tech Giants Brace for Europe’s New Data Privacy Rules by SHEERA FRENKEL

A stringent set of data protection rules will take effect in Europe in May. Facebook, Google and others are working overtime to be ready. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Republicans Show Little Urgency on Legislation to Protect Mueller by SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and NICHOLAS FANDOS Democrats have stepped up calls to protect the special counsel after revelations of the president’s attempt to fire him. But Republicans appeared to settle on warnings instead. Published: January 27, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2EhzH20

Picture of the day for January 29, 2018

Picture of the day on January 29, 2018: A local train to Tirano, hauled by a RhB ABe 8/12 “Allegra” EMU, pushes a plow (Xk 9144) to clear the snow that has accumulated between the rails, just after Ospizio Bernina, Switzerland.

Is This Shiny Satellite Sky Art or ‘Space Graffiti’? by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON The launch of a spinning geodesic sphere called the Humanity Star has set off concerns about the growing number of bright objects illuminating the dark sky. Published: January 27, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2DKIY5G

La fábrica de seguidores by Por NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, GABRIEL J.X. DANCE, RICH HARRIS and MARK HANSEN

Todos quieren ser populares en internet. Algunos incluso pagan por ello. Descubre el mercado negro de las redes sociales. By Por NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, GABRIEL J.X. DANCE, RICH HARRIS and MARK HANSEN from NYT Technology

Testimony in Corruption Case Hinges on the Meaning of ‘Meatballs’ by JESS BIDGOOD

By JESS BIDGOOD The discussion came up at a trial for the mayor of Allentown, Pa., who faces fraud, bribery and conspiracy charges. Published: January 26, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DDbLF9

Rubio Fires Chief of Staff After Misconduct Allegations by JUSTIN PORTER and JASON M. BAILEY

By JUSTIN PORTER and JASON M. BAILEY Senator Marco Rubio of Florida said he and his general counsel had found evidence that an employee had “violated office policies regarding proper relations.” Published: January 27, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fo4cCQ

Stephen Wynn Steps Down From R.N.C. Post After Sexual Misconduct Claims by EMILY COCHRANE and KENNETH P. VOGEL

By EMILY COCHRANE and KENNETH P. VOGEL Mr. Wynn, who had been selected for the committee finance position by President Trump, was facing growing calls to step aside. Published: January 26, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2EhDhsS

As Gridlock Deepens in Congress, Only Gloom is Bipartisan by SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and NICHOLAS FANDOS Republicans warn of a dark plot to overthrow the Trump government and Democrats talk of a creeping authoritarianism unchecked by Congress. A near-permanent state of gridlock threatens to diminish American democracy itself. Published: January 26, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DI9Qzh

Air Force One Needs 2 New Refrigerators. Together, They Cost $24 Million. by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS After more than a quarter-century in use, two “chillers” in the president’s plane are no longer effective and must be replaced, the Air Force said. Published: January 26, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2EeZFmI

In Nassar Case, Michigan State Wanted Famed Ex-Prosecutor to Both Examine and Defend It by MONICA DAVEY and MITCH SMITH

By MONICA DAVEY and MITCH SMITH Patrick J. Fitzgerald said he found no evidence university employees knew the doctor was molesting patients. Critics say his review was tainted. Published: January 26, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DIlwCg

Why the Forest Doesn’t Fear the Fire by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY Plants are not “aware” of fire, but many species have developed adaptations to it. Published: January 21, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2G7DnDZ

Scanning an Ancient Biblical Text That Humans Fear to Open by NICHOLAS WADE

By NICHOLAS WADE Pioneers of new software for reading damaged parchment and scrolls are now deploying a CT scanner at the Morgan Library, hoping to recover Coptic writings dating back at least to 600 A.D. Published: January 4, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2m4frsH

Picture of the day for January 28, 2018

Picture of the day on January 28, 2018: Hand made model Subaru Impreza WRC 2001. Scale 1:24

New York Attorney General to Investigate Firm That Sells Fake Followers by NICHOLAS CONFESSORE

The company, Devumi, sold at least 55,000 Twitter bots that used personal information taken from real people. By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE from NYT Technology

Cleaning a Dirty Sponge Only Helps Its Worst Bacteria, Study Says by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN Researchers found that microwaving, boiling or throwing used sponges in the dishwasher encouraged the proliferation of its strongest microbes. Published: August 3, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2ubz2gH

State of the Union Preview: Will Trump Stick to the Script? by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MARK LANDLER

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MARK LANDLER President Trump plans an optimistic address promoting priorities like overhauls of infrastructure and immigration, but there are no guarantees when the president faces a television camera. Published: January 26, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2ByFxZL

A Suitcase-Size Satellite’s Big Image of Frozen Earth Below by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG A new image of Alaska from the recently launched Iceye satellite shows how much you can accomplish with a tiny satellite. Published: January 26, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2GoD1Jq

Coming U.S. List of Oligarchs Linked to Putin Alarms Russia’s Rich by GARDINER HARRIS

By GARDINER HARRIS Wealthy Russians are on an aggressive lobbying push in fear that they will be penalized by a Washington intent on punishing Moscow’s aggressions. Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DE069k

The Follower Factory by NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, GABRIEL J.X. DANCE, RICH HARRIS and MARK HANSEN

Everyone wants to be popular online. Some even pay for it. Inside social media’s black market. By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, GABRIEL J.X. DANCE, RICH HARRIS and MARK HANSEN from NYT Technology

Right and Left React to Trump’s Attempted Firing of Robert Mueller by ANNA DUBENKO

By ANNA DUBENKO Writers from across the political spectrum on the president’s aborted effort to dismiss the special counsel. Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2rHdwzH

Gene Editing for ‘Designer Babies’? Highly Unlikely, Scientists Say by PAM BELLUCK

By PAM BELLUCK Fears that embryo modification could allow parents to custom order a baby with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s imagination or Usain Bolt’s speed are closer to science fiction than science. Published: August 3, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2wgsgDS

Senate Democrats Seek to Protect Mueller From Being Fired by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and EILEEN SULLIVAN

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and EILEEN SULLIVAN The Democratic leadership is seeking to ensure that budget negotiations include legislation to protect the special counsel in the Russia inquiry. Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2rGoyW3

In a Comically Drawn Pennsylvania District, the Voters Are Not Amused by TRIP GABRIEL

By TRIP GABRIEL The bizarre shape of the state’s Seventh Congressional District makes it a headache just to tell who lives there. Few seem to lament a court order to redraw the map. Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GnsCOf

Farhad’s Week in Tech: Netflix Is a Monster, and Apple’s HomePod Arrives Soon by FARHAD MANJOO

In this week’s tech newsletter, a look at Netflix’s huge earnings, Democrats splitting with Silicon Valley and Apple’s new speaker. By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology

They Hunt. They Gather. They’re Very Good at Talking About Smells. by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN A study of hunter-gatherers on the Malay Peninsula suggests that culture plays a role in how we describe the odors all around us. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2mSPjkd

Picture of the day for January 27, 2018

Picture of the day on January 27, 2018: Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III at night in Paris, France.

In Davos Speech, Trump Mixes Facts With Fiction by LINDA QIU

By LINDA QIU The president was wrong about his place in history and mostly right in his assessment of a strong economy. Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2BwkirJ

Elephants Are Very Scared of Bees. That Could Save Their Lives. by KAREN WEINTRAUB

By KAREN WEINTRAUB Researchers have compared the reactions of elephants in Africa and Asia to bee swarms, in efforts at protecting the endangered animals from angered farmers or poachers. Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2Gk3pUG

The Facts Behind the Weaponized Phrase ‘Chain Migration’ by LINDA QIU

By LINDA QIU What is “chain migration” and how did the phrase become a contentious part of the immigration debate? Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DRH7vi

With Larry Nassar Sentenced, Focus Is on What Michigan State Knew by MITCH SMITH and ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS

By MITCH SMITH and ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS Federal and state authorities began investigations of what the university knew about Dr. Nassar’s abuse while he was employed there for two decades. Published: January 24, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FmNhAx

Hillary Clinton Chose to Shield a Top Adviser Accused of Harassment in 2008 by MAGGIE HABERMAN and AMY CHOZICK

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and AMY CHOZICK Mrs. Clinton’s campaign manager at the time recommended that she fire the adviser, Burns Strider. Instead, Mr. Strider was docked several weeks of pay and ordered to undergo counseling. Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DHsGdZ

How a Church Deacon Found the Biggest Prime Number Yet (It Wasn’t as Hard as You Think) by VALENCIA PRASHAD

By VALENCIA PRASHAD The Memphis area man used the church computer to discover a Mersenne prime with over 23 million digits. He had been looking for 14 years. Published: January 25, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2GkVq9S

2018 Election Calendar and Results by KEITH COLLINS

By KEITH COLLINS A full list of elections for the House and Senate, including which races matter most for congressional control. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DEzd9f

Trump Ordered Mueller Fired, but Backed Off When White House Counsel Threatened to Quit by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN The president ordered the firing last June as he first learned that the special counsel might be investigating whether he had obstructed justice. Published: January 24, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Giwb8h

Billions of Plastic Pieces Litter Coral in Asia and Australia by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD Big and small pieces of plastic make coral more prone to disease, the researchers found, but it is possible to control the impact of coastal pollution on reefs. Published: January 24, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2GkDVqq

Swatting at Mosquitoes May Help You Avoid Bites, Even if You Miss by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN When a feeding situation isn’t favorable, a mosquito can switch preferences, and it may learn to associate your scent with avoiding your incoming hand. Published: January 24, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2rDtwmh

Picture of the day for January 26, 2018

Picture of the day on January 26, 2018: Amber Fort in Jaipur, India

Trump Immigration Plan Demands Tough Concessions From Democrats by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG If Democrats want relief for young unauthorized immigrants, they would have to accept a border wall and restrictions on low-skilled immigrants joining their families in America. Published: January 24, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2rFw9UK

You Are Shaped by the Genes You Inherit. And Maybe by Those You Don’t. by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER An unusual study of educational attainment in children finds that gene variants linked to parental nurturing were highly influential even though children had not inherited them. Published: January 24, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2GgvqMV

Getting Those Giant Video Clips Off Your iPhone by J. D. BIERSDORFER

High-definition video recordings are usually too large to send by email, but you have plenty of other ways to share and save those files. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

In an Israeli Cave, Scientists Discover Jawbone of Earliest Modern Human Out of Africa by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR The discovery could rewrite the migration story of our species, pushing back by about 50,000 years when Homo sapiens were thought to have first left Africa. Published: January 24, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2E8BpTi

Scientists Successfully Clone Monkeys; Are Humans Up Next? by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS For the first time, researchers have used the cloning technique that produced Dolly the sheep to create healthy monkeys, bringing science an important step closer to being able to do the same with humans. Published: January 23, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2BtbJOl

Most Americans Want Legal Status for ‘Dreamers.’ These People Don’t. by MIRIAM JORDAN

By MIRIAM JORDAN A slice of the public bucks popular sentiment for young undocumented immigrants, underscoring the conflicted feelings over the issue that has stymied Congress for years. Published: January 24, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DG1rAj

As U.S. Trumpets ‘America First,’ Rest of the World Is Moving On by ANA SWANSON and JIM TANKERSLEY

By ANA SWANSON and JIM TANKERSLEY As President Trump touts a more aggressive approach to trade, other countries are moving on with deals that do not include the United States. Published: January 23, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FflIJr

San Francisco Ousts a Mayor in a Clash of Tech, Politics and Race by THOMAS FULLER and CONOR DOUGHERTY

By THOMAS FULLER and CONOR DOUGHERTY In some ways the appointment of a venture capitalist as interim mayor exemplified a battle for the soul of the city. But contradictions abound. Published: January 23, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2nbEJpq

Using Drones and Netflix in the Andes, but Sidestepping Google Maps by THE NEW YORK TIMES

Nicholas Casey, Andes bureau chief for The Times, discussed the benefits of technology in many South American countries — and why Google Maps isn’t the best tool there. By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology

Wreckage of Last Known Slave Ship in U.S. May Have Been Found by MATTHEW HAAG and NIRAJ CHOKSHI

By MATTHEW HAAG and NIRAJ CHOKSHI A reporter in Alabama set out to find the remains of the Clotilda, which was set on fire in 1860 after bringing 110 slaves to the waters off Mobile, Ala. Published: January 23, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FeXDTc

Yes, They’ve Cloned Monkeys in China. That Doesn’t Mean You’re Next. by GINA KOLATA

By GINA KOLATA Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have created the first primate clones with a technique like the one used to create Dolly the sheep more than 20 years ago. Published: January 23, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2BqVGQU

Trump Says He Is Willing to Speak Under Oath to Mueller by MAGGIE HABERMAN and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS President Trump said he was willing to speak under oath to Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. Published: January 23, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DDuGnC

Picture of the day for January 25, 2018

Picture of the day on January 25, 2018: A hungry savanna hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis) from the Pantanal in Brazil.

This Tiny Robot Walks, Crawls, Jumps and Swims. But It Is Not Alive. by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN Researchers have created a tiny robot, small enough to navigate a stomach or urinary system, that one day may be used to deliver drugs inside the body. Published: January 23, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2GgzsFc

Apple, in Sign of Health Ambitions, Adds Medical Records Feature for iPhone by NATASHA SINGER

A new feature on the iPhone Health app will allow users to automatically download blood test results and other data from their health care providers. By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology

Meet the $800 Smartphone That You Probably Won’t Buy by BRIAN X. CHEN

The Mate 10 Pro from Huawei, the Chinese manufacturer, has a great camera and better battery life than competitors. But American carriers aren’t selling it. By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology

Trump’s Solar Tariffs Are Clouding the Industry’s Future by ANA SWANSON and BRAD PLUMER

By ANA SWANSON and BRAD PLUMER At a solar farm in North Carolina, workers are bracing for the effect of a new tariff on imported solar cells and modules. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2n4lw9m

About That Joint: Marijuana Start-Ups Pass by FARHAD MANJOO

Who smokes marijuana anymore? Because of more sophisticated marketing, people can now vape it, eat it, drink it and apply it, leading to an explosion in sales. By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology http://nyti.ms/2DCfyXx

In Looking for Loyalty, Trump Asked F.B.I. Official How He Voted by MAGGIE HABERMAN and ADAM GOLDMAN

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and ADAM GOLDMAN The question came as President Trump openly discussed the need for James B. Comey’s successor to be “loyal,” according to an adviser to the president. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2na7G4y

Under Fire for Harassment, Congressman Says Aide ‘Invited’ Behavior by KENNETH P. VOGEL and KATIE ROGERS

By KENNETH P. VOGEL and KATIE ROGERS Representative Patrick Meehan denied any impropriety, and said that he was emotionally wounded when a former aide filed a complaint against him. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2n6TPMg

Manchin Will Seek Re-election but Sends Democrats a Stern Warning by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN Senator Joe Manchin III, after flirting with retirement, told colleagues on Tuesday that he will seek re-election, but he warned them against left-wing intolerance. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DxTMjG

The Google Lunar X Prize’s Race to the Moon Is Over. Nobody Won. by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG None of the remaining competitors for the $20 million award will be able to get off the ground by March 31, a deadline that had already been extended multiple times. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2n4ghFR

Picture of the day for January 24, 2018

Picture of the day on January 24, 2018: Arabesque Room in the Catherine Palace in Pushkin, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

2 Dead and 17 Injured in Kentucky High School Shooting by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR The suspect, a 15-year-old student at the school, was taken into custody Tuesday morning and the scene was secured, the authorities said. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DF8bh0

Once Cozy With Silicon Valley, Democrats Grow Wary of Tech Giants by CECILIA KANG and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

A new paper by two former Hillary Clinton aides, criticizing digital advertising as a tool for disinformation campaigns, captures a party’s increasing mistrust. By CECILIA KANG and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Sessions Is Interviewed in Mueller’s Russia Investigation by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT The attorney general was questioned for hours as part of the inquiry into Russia’s election interference and whether President Trump has obstructed justice. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DxFDXM

A Billionaire Keeps Pushing to Impeach Trump. Democrats Are Rattled. by ALEXANDER BURNS

By ALEXANDER BURNS Tom Steyer, a major Democratic donor, has become one of President Trump’s most visible antagonists, firing up angry Democrats and unnerving his own party with the ferocity of his efforts. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DAz05X

Alaska Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning by GERRY MULLANY and AUSTIN RAMZY

By GERRY MULLANY and AUSTIN RAMZY The quake in the Gulf of Alaska registered a magnitude of 7.9. There were no immediate reports of damage. Published: January 22, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DrXE5x

Managing an iPad’s Battery Use by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Apple says its tablets did not get the same “power management” software that slowed down many iPhone models so iPads do not get the battery discount. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

There’s a Surprise in the Government Funding Bill: More Tax Cuts by MARGOT SANGER-KATZ and JIM TANKERSLEY

By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ and JIM TANKERSLEY The deal struck by Democrats and Republicans on Monday to end a brief government shutdown contains $31 billion in tax cuts Published: January 21, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DAMIXu

Picture of the day for January 23, 2018

Picture of the day on January 23, 2018: Portrait of three lions (one female and two males) of a pride, all resting at morning time. Taken in Masai Mara, southwest Kenya.

Pennsylvania Congressional District Map Is Ruled Unconstitutional by MICHAEL WINES

By MICHAEL WINES The state Supreme Court’s order on Monday joins a string of court decisions striking down political maps for unduly favoring one party. The court ordered that a new map be submitted to it by Feb. 15. Published: January 21, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DxJpQN

Falcon Heavy Expands the SpaceX Fleet by JONATHAN CORUM

By JONATHAN CORUM SpaceX is preparing to test its newest rocket, the Falcon Heavy, after years of development. Published: January 21, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2G9w8M4

What if a Healthier Facebook Is Just … Instagram? by KEVIN ROOSE

As Facebook undergoes a renovation focused on improving its users’ well-being, the company could take inspiration from an app it already owns. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

How Every Senator Voted on Ending the Government Shutdown by RACHEL SHOREY and SARA SIMON

By RACHEL SHOREY and SARA SIMON The Senate voted on Monday to keep the government open through Feb. 8. Published: January 21, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DCNqmb

Senate Votes Overwhelmingly to End Government Shutdown by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, promises a “free and open debate” on immigration if Democrats will vote to reopen the government. Published: January 21, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2F4gP5Q

SpaceX’s Big Rocket, the Falcon Heavy, Finally Reaches the Launchpad by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG After years of delay, the Falcon Heavy — a beefed-up version of SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 — could launch in the weeks ahead. Published: January 21, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2DyPewp

Montana Governor’s Executive Order Would Force Net Neutrality by CECILIA KANG

The order would forbid broadband providers with new or renewed state contracts to block or charge higher fees for faster delivery of websites. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Farhad’s Week in Tech: Big Tech Is Pouring Love on America. Thank Trump? by FARHAD MANJOO

In this week’s tech newsletter, we look at Amazon’s and Apple’s plans to invest in the United States, plus the collapse in cryptocurrencies. By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology

No Passport or Ticket: How a Woman Evaded Airport Security and Flew to London by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON Marilyn Hartman has successfully sneaked onto three flights since 2014 and attempted to breach airport security at least a dozen times. Published: January 21, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G31Kme

Shutdown’s Crux: Democrats’ Deep-Rooted Distrust of G.O.P. on Immigration by CARL HULSE

By CARL HULSE After decades of fruitless efforts to overhaul immigration, Democrats simply do not believe Republicans will follow through on the issue. Published: January 20, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G6IEvs

Here Are the Senators Trying to Find a Bipartisan Solution to the Government Shutdown by MIKAYLA BOUCHARD and HAMILTON BOARDMAN

By MIKAYLA BOUCHARD and HAMILTON BOARDMAN A group of bipartisan lawmakers emerged as the negotiators behind a potential deal to end the gridlock and reopen the government. Published: January 20, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2n0ApbG

Watching a Ridge Slide in Slow Motion, a Town Braces for Disaster by KIRK JOHNSON

By KIRK JOHNSON Every day a mountainside looming over Interstate 82 and the Yakima River slips another few inches. Experts believe it will collapse, but they don’t know when. Published: January 20, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2E0DaCd

A President Not Sure of What He Wants Complicates the Shutdown Impasse by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN Democrats struggle with a president who says he wants to compromise but then is reined in by his own staff, while Republican leaders are loath to guess at his intentions. Published: January 20, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DWjTSj

Voices From the Women’s Marches by BETH FLYNN, NAKYUNG HAN and SANDRA STEVENSON

By BETH FLYNN, NAKYUNG HAN and SANDRA STEVENSON Marking the anniversary of the Women’s March in January 2017, hundreds of thousands of people gathered in major cities and small towns around the globe over the weekend, marching for women’s rights from Cheyenne, Wyo., to Pikeville, Ky., to Washington to Rome on Saturday and from Paris […]

How a ‘Perfect Storm’ in New Hampshire Has Fueled an Opioid Crisis by KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE New Hampshire is relatively prosperous, with low crime and unemployment. But the state is short on treatment centers, and drugs are readily available in nearby Massachusetts. Published: January 20, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G3sgMt

Michigan State Trustee Asks President to Resign Over Nassar Scandal by MATT STEVENS and JASON M. BAILEY

By MATT STEVENS and JASON M. BAILEY Breaking ranks with the board, the trustee said new leadership would “allow the healing process to begin” after a former university doctor pleaded guilty to sex abuse. Published: January 20, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2rox6k2

Help Shape The Times’s Opioid Coverage by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES To improve our coverage, we want to learn what kinds of stories you’d like to see us cover. Published: January 11, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G5iIQT

Shutdown Day 2: Bipartisan Group Eyes a Compromise Before Monday by NICHOLAS FANDOS and THOMAS KAPLAN

By NICHOLAS FANDOS and THOMAS KAPLAN Lawmakers remained mired in partisan disputes, though the gathering of senators from the two parties offered a reason for cautious optimism. Published: January 20, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2G0C21M

There Is Nothing Virtual About Bitcoin’s Energy Appetite by NATHANIEL POPPER

Creating a single token requires as much electricity as two years’ worth of consumption by an average American home. Some enthusiasts believe that’s a problem. By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for January 22, 2018

Picture of the day on January 22, 2018: VKG Ojamaa mine for oil shale extraction, using an Atlas Copco underground loader.

Inside Amazon Go, a Store of the Future by NICK WINGFIELD

The technology inside Amazon’s new convenience store, opening Monday in downtown Seattle, enables a shopping experience like no other — including no checkout lines. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Now on Stage, Stormy Daniels: A Strip Club and a Presidency Meet After Dark by MATT FLEGENHEIMER

By MATT FLEGENHEIMER The music came on. The clothes came off. And an airport strip club claimed its piece of the American presidency. Published: January 20, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2n07R2S

1 Son, 4 Overdoses, 6 Hours by KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE Drug deaths draw the most notice, but more addicted people live than die. For them and their families, life can be a relentless cycle of worry, hope and chaos. Published: January 20, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2BiKw0L

After Vowing to Fix Washington, Trump Is Mired in a Familiar Crisis by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN Immigration policy, the issue that propelled President Trump’s political rise, snarled negotiations to avert a government shutdown. Published: January 19, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mVv7iI

Patrick Meehan’s Response to The Times’s Article on His Settlement for Misconduct by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author Representative Patrick Meehan, Republican of Pennsylvania, released this statement in response to an article about a settlement using public funds for misconduct. Published: January 19, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2BhzCZh

Open, Closed or Something in Between: What a Shutdown Looks Like by MARK LANDLER

By MARK LANDLER The vast machinery of the federal government began grinding to a halt, but much of the bureaucracy will stay in motion for a while. Published: January 19, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mVuSnO

Republicans Claim Surveillance Power Abuses in Russia Inquiry by CHARLIE SAVAGE and SHARON LaFRANIERE

By CHARLIE SAVAGE and SHARON LaFRANIERE A report claims that a warrant to eavesdrop on Carter Page, a former Trump campaign aide, was improperly obtained. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Bhzkl9

Bitter Bickering Muddies the Path to Ending the Government Shutdown by THOMAS KAPLAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

By THOMAS KAPLAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG With the government shut down and the two parties faulting each other, senators from both parties were looking for an agreement to end the crisis. Published: January 19, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DSMGah

Picture of the day for January 21, 2018

Picture of the day on January 21, 2018: Engineers successfully tested the parachutes for NASA’s Orion spacecraft at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona Wednesday, March 8, 2017. This was the second test in a series of eight that will certify Orion’s parachutes for human spaceflight. The test, which dropped an Orion engineering […]

Patrick Meehan, Congressman Combating Harassment, Settled His Own Misconduct Case by KATIE ROGERS and KENNETH P. VOGEL

By KATIE ROGERS and KENNETH P. VOGEL Representative Patrick Meehan, a Republican member of the House Ethics Committee, used taxpayer money to pay a former aide who had seen him as a father figure before he made unwanted advances. Published: January 19, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Dz8MRi

Women’s March 2018: A Year Later, the Movement Evolves by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES Rallies are scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday across the country and around the world. The #MeToo moment has galvanized the movement in the last year. Published: January 19, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FUYhWR

Yes, People Really Are Eating Tide Pods. No, It’s Not Safe. by NIRAJ CHOKSHI

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI An improbable and dangerous idea promoted on the internet has become a cause for genuine concern, the authorities said. Published: January 19, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2BghYoA

Trump Tells Anti-Abortion Marchers ‘We Are With You All the Way’ and Shows It by JEREMY W. PETERS

By JEREMY W. PETERS For someone who once described himself as “very pro-choice,” Mr. Trump’s transformation into a champion of the anti-abortion cause is a remarkable political evolution. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DuzkDf

We’ve Heard It All Before. Shutdown Talk in 2013 Compared to Today. by MIKAYLA BOUCHARD

By MIKAYLA BOUCHARD It’s déjà vu. The sentiments lawmakers make about a government shutdown are the same, but the party that is saying them has changed. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DyxWQl

A New Report on the Las Vegas Gunman Was Released. Here Are Some Takeaways. by JENNIFER MEDINA

By JENNIFER MEDINA The report detailed Stephen Paddock’s internet searches for SWAT procedures and his complaints of pain. It did not provide a motive. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2BfwtZS

Picture of the day for January 20, 2018

Picture of the day on January 20, 2018: True color image of Mars taken by the OSIRIS instrument on the European Space Agency (ESA) Rosetta spacecraft during its February 2007 flyby of the planet.

Supreme Court to Consider Challenge to Trump’s Latest Travel Ban by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK President Trump’s third attempt to impose restrictions on travel from predominantly Muslim nations will face a test in the Supreme Court this spring. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DiMyzD

They Hunt. They Gather. They’re Very Good at Talking About Smells. by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN A study of hunter-gatherers on the Malay Peninsula suggests that culture plays a role in how we describe the odors all around us. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2mSPjkd

Schumer Goes to the White House to Reopen Negotiations by THE NEW YORK TIMES

By THE NEW YORK TIMES The government will shut down at midnight Eastern Time if lawmakers fail to get an agreement on a spending bill. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mVFSBz

Inside the Oval Office Immigration Meeting That Left a Senator Stunned by CARL HULSE

By CARL HULSE In an interview, Senator Richard J. Durbin says President Trump’s private immigration comments shed new light on his policy motivations. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mSnXM3

Showdown Vote in Senate on Friday With Government Shutdown at Stake by THOMAS KAPLAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

By THOMAS KAPLAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG Senate Democrats appear ready to block legislation to keep the government funded past midnight, gambling that President Trump will offer concessions in the face of a crisis. Published: January 18, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2BglsHC

A Maine Racetrack Didn’t Lure Amazon. Multiply That Disappointment by 218. by DAVID STREITFELD and NELLIE BOWLES

With 218 places missing the cut for Amazon’s second headquarters, cities like Ottawa and Tucson were left to absorb the same result as “the longest of long shots.” By DAVID STREITFELD and NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology

Lebanese Intelligence Turned Targets’ Android Phones Into Spy Devices, Researchers Say by NICOLE PERLROTH

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. By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology

House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, Setting Up Shutdown Battle in Senate by THOMAS KAPLAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

By THOMAS KAPLAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG The successful vote in the House provided only a faint glimmer of hope that a crisis could be averted before much of the government exhausts its funds at midnight on Friday. Published: January 17, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DuotJq

At Squalid California Home of 13 Siblings, a Daring Escape From ‘Human Depravity’ by JENNIFER MEDINA

By JENNIFER MEDINA After a teenager successfully alerted the authorities to her family’s dark secret, her parents, David A. Turpin and Louise A. Turpin, were charged with dozens of counts of torture and abuse. Published: January 17, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2BgcQkw

A Savage Question About Obama and HQ, Answered by JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH

Of course it wasn’t him. It was Michelle’s birthday. He took her out to dinner and a play. Sorry. By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for January 19, 2018

Picture of the day on January 19, 2018: Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), east part of Utö, Haninge Municipality, Stockholm archipelago, Sweden. In the background the Baltic Sea, with some sea smoke.

Health Workers Who Oppose Abortion Get New Protections by ROBERT PEAR

By ROBERT PEAR The Trump administration announced a new “conscience and religious freedom” office to protect health workers who oppose abortion, sex-changes and some contraception. Published: January 17, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2BcsE7K

Where Amazon May Build Its New Headquarters by TIFFANY HSU

The e-commerce giant announced a short list of places that could become home to its second headquarters. The process has garnered the kind of enthusiasm normally reserved for bids to host the Olympics. By TIFFANY HSU from NYT Technology http://ift.tt/2mS978m

Trump Upsets Republican Strategy to Avoid Shutdown by THOMAS KAPLAN

By THOMAS KAPLAN With a government shutdown looming, the House planned to vote Thursday on a spending bill that would avert a crisis. But President Trump upended the G.O.P. strategy. Published: January 17, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FRb2Sk

In the Arctic, More Rain May Mean Fewer Musk Oxen by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER Winter rain makes it more difficult for the animals to feed, particularly pregnant females, researchers find. Published: January 17, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2FQX8je

Amazon Chooses 20 Finalists for Second Headquarters by NICK WINGFIELD

The list released Thursday leaned toward cities in the Midwest and on the East Coast, and away from the tech-saturated hubs of the West Coast. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Trump Denies Changing His Position on Border Wall by EILEEN SULLIVAN and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN and MAGGIE HABERMAN In an early morning tweet, President Trump contradicted his chief of staff and said his position on building a wall between the United States and Mexico had not “evolved.” Published: January 17, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DnGuKx

See Everything That Starts Up With Windows 7 by J. D. BIERSDORFER

The free Autoruns utility offers a detailed view of the programs, services and other software that run automatically with Windows. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Assistant to Goldman Sachs Executive Stole and Sold His Rare Wines, U.S. Says by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG Prize bottles of wine valued at more than $1.2 million were surreptitiously sold, prosecutors said. Published: January 16, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FQSxgU

A Wet and Warm Spring, Then 200,000 Dead Saigas by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN Scientists identified bacteria that caused a mass die-off of the endangered antelopes in Kazakhstan in 2015. But the mechanism that made the bacteria so deadly is not understood. Published: January 16, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2DmlVhg

Arizona’s G.O.P. Senators Assail Trump for His Attacks on the Press by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN Senator Jeff Flake called President Trump a “figure of suspicion” for his attacks on the press as John McCain called on Congress to protect journalists. Published: January 16, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FO8y7t

Picture of the day for January 18, 2018

Picture of the day on January 18, 2018: Young European bison (Bison bonasus) in the Wisentgehege Springe game park near Springe, Hanover, Germany. The European bison or wisent is the heaviest of the surviving land animals in Europe, with males growing to around 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). European bison were hunted to extinction in the wild, but […]

Trump’s Physical Revealed Serious Heart Concerns, Outside Experts Say by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR The White House physician had said President Trump was in “excellent” cardiac health despite having an LDL cholesterol level of 143, well above the desired number. Published: January 16, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Dta2pn

Bitcoin Falls Below $10,000 as Virtual Currency Bubble Deflates by NATHANIEL POPPER and NELLIE BOWLES

The price of one Bitcoin is down 50 percent from its peak as concerns grow that governments may crack down on virtual currency trading. By NATHANIEL POPPER and NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology

Apple, Capitalizing on New Tax Law, Plans to Bring Billions in Cash Back to U.S. by BRIAN X. CHEN and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

Less than four weeks after President Trump signed a new tax bill, Apple plans to repatriate the vast majority of its $252 billion in cash held abroad. By BRIAN X. CHEN and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Being Antisocial Leads to a Longer Life. For Marmots. by DOUGLAS QUENQUA

By DOUGLAS QUENQUA Unlike most mammals, yellow-bellied marmots with more active social lives died younger than those that kept to themselves, scientists found after tracking them for 13 years. Published: January 16, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2Baud5Y

Fireball Cuts Through the Sky Over Michigan as Meteor Falls by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR Videos showed a bright flash of light, followed by a pop almost like a light bulb burning out. Published: January 16, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2DKyEY0

Google Sells A.I. for Building A.I. (Novices Welcome) by CADE METZ

With a new cloud-computing service, businesses can build their own artificial intelligence algorithms, even if they have little experience with the technology. By CADE METZ from NYT Technology

Trump Falsely Claims His Approval Among Black Americans Has Doubled by LINDA QIU

By LINDA QIU According to the polling company that President Trump cited, his approval among black Americans has actually declined. Published: January 16, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mFPmA1

It’s Time for Apple to Build a Less Addictive iPhone by FARHAD MANJOO

Apple gave us the modern smartphone. Now, it can create a new take on the device by encouraging us to use it more deliberately — and a lot less. By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology

Where Did Animals With Tail Weapons Go? Here’s a Back Story by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Scientists have identified traits that may have been related to dinosaurs like stegosaurus and ankylosaurus and other animals developing fearsome rear-end weapons. Published: January 15, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2ENuJcn

Doctor Declares Trump’s Health Excellent, With Perfect Score on Cognitive Test by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN, M.D.

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN, M.D. But President Trump could benefit from more exercise and losing weight, the presidential physician said after Mr. Trump’s annual physical. Published: January 15, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mFhS4J

Pentagon Suggests Countering Devastating Cyberattacks With Nuclear Arms by DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD

By DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD President Trump has not yet approved a draft strategy that would expand “extreme circumstances” for nuclear retaliation to include a crippling cyberattack. Published: January 15, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2rcYVvv

Ex-C.I.A. Officer Suspected of Compromising Chinese Informants Is Arrested by ADAM GOLDMAN

By ADAM GOLDMAN The arrest of the former officer, Jerry Chun Shing Lee, 53, capped an intense F.B.I. investigation that began around 2012 after the C.I.A. began losing its agents in China. Published: January 15, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2raJapa

Eyes in the Skies by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY Instead of sending probes to faraway planets, why not hitch them to comets? Published: January 11, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2D9jKtj

Flurry of Lawsuits Fight Repeal of Net Neutrality by CECILIA KANG

The filings kick off what is expected to be an extended legal and political debate about the future of internet policy. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for January 17, 2018

Picture of the day on January 17, 2018: The commuter ferry Emelie arriving in Henriksdalshamnen, Stockholm. In the background, Norra Hammarbyhamnen (Södermalm).

Trump’s Harsh Words, Not His Plan for Wall, Dominate Hearing by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS The secretary of homeland security was quizzed repeatedly about the vulgar word, or words, said to have been uttered by the president describing African countries. Published: January 15, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FJXvfi

Senate Democrats Push for a Net Neutrality Vote. Do They Have a Chance? by CECILIA KANG

Even if Democrats win that vote, they will have trouble restoring internet rules that the Federal Communications Commission repealed in December. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Child Used Deactivated Cellphone to Report Family Held Captive in California by LOUIS KEENE and PATRICIA MAZZEI

By LOUIS KEENE and PATRICIA MAZZEI A 17-year-old girl escaped through a window to report that her parents were holding her and 12 siblings captive, the police said, adding the mother was “perplexed” when they arrived. Published: January 15, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mEKYB1

Bannon Is Subpoenaed in Mueller’s Russia Investigation by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT The move marks the first time the special counsel is known to have used a grand jury subpoena to seek information from a member of President Trump’s inner circle. Published: January 15, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2B5O8mC

Democrats Add Momentum to G.O.P. Push to Loosen Banking Rules by ALAN RAPPEPORT

By ALAN RAPPEPORT The Senate is poised to approve significant changes to the post-crisis financial law. Some moderate Democrats are supporting the effort, even as their progressive colleagues warn that it’s too risky. Published: January 14, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FIrnJd

One Year After Women’s March, More Activism but Less Unity by FARAH STOCKMAN

By FARAH STOCKMAN Women’s March Inc., which organized the event in Washington, has encouraged more protests. But a new group is focused on winning elections, especially in red states. Published: January 14, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Dkz1eb

Sender of Hawaii’s False Alarm Is Reassigned, but Not Named by RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr.

By RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. A state official says the employee who erred should not pay the price for a system that “made it too easy for a simple mistake to have very serious consequences.” Published: January 14, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Do1n7i

Individual Mandate Now Gone, G.O.P. Targets the One for Employers by ROBERT PEAR

By ROBERT PEAR Congressional Republicans will try once again to undo a requirement in the Affordable Care Act for employers to offer coverage to their employees. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DbO7iZ

Two of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Children Speak Out Against Trump by ALAN BLINDER

By ALAN BLINDER In Atlanta and in Washington, the children of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. criticized President Trump for his language about people from some countries. Published: January 14, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2B3vMCR

13 Siblings, Some Shackled to Beds, Were Held Captive by Parents, Police Say by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG A 17-year-old girl escaped from her home in Riverside County, Calif., to report that her parents were holding their children against their will. Published: January 14, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FEO6FR

Alexa, We’re Still Trying to Figure Out What to Do With You by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and NICK WINGFIELD

Many people use digital assistants for the basics, like the weather forecast or music. It’s a long way from the digital home envisioned by their makers. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for January 16, 2018

Picture of the day on January 16, 2018: Fluorescence and birefringence of 445 nm blue laser in calcite crystal

50 Years Later, It Feels Familiar: How America Fractured in 1968 by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author It was a violent year. Liberals reeled, a war dragged on and protests raged. People got all their news from radio, TV and newspapers. But what if they’d had phones vibrating with modern news alerts? Published: January 14, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mAL4cV

In Montecito, Enclave of Wealth and Fame, Unimagined Tragedy by TIM ARANGO

By TIM ARANGO Mudslides left the coastal community of Montecito, Calif., in ruins, and rescuers were racing against time on Sunday to find four people still missing. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FFH2ZE

Car Flies About 60 Feet Into Upper Floor of a Building in California by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG The driver of a Nissan sedan hit a median, causing the car to become airborne and sail into the front of a dental office in Santa Ana, Calif., the police said. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D2J2t8

Mudslides Close Part of Highway 101 in California by CHRISTINA CARON and MATT STEVENS

By CHRISTINA CARON and MATT STEVENS The mudslides have killed at least 20 people and closed portions of a major north-south corridor. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D2PHUm

Missouri’s Combative Governor, Deep in Scandal, Puts on the Charm by JOHN ELIGON, JESS BIDGOOD and JONATHAN MARTIN

By JOHN ELIGON, JESS BIDGOOD and JONATHAN MARTIN Eric Greitens has found himself politically isolated after reports of an extramarital affair tarnished his image. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D6Ed1O

‘I’m Not a Racist,’ Trump Says in Denying Vulgar Comment by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR “I’m not a racist. I’m the least racist person you will ever interview, that I can tell you,” President Trump said in Florida. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D1RSqZ

Military Quietly Prepares for a Last Resort: War With North Korea by HELENE COOPER, ERIC SCHMITT, THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF and JOHN ISMAY

By HELENE COOPER, ERIC SCHMITT, THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF and JOHN ISMAY It’s normal for American commanders to draw up combat plans. But recent exercises signal that the military wants to be ready for options on the Korean Peninsula. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D5WX1F

Big Bets on A.I. Open a New Frontier for Chip Start-Ups, Too by CADE METZ

Forty-five young companies are building processors just for artificial intelligence. At least five have raised more than $100 million from investors. By CADE METZ from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for January 15, 2018

Picture of the day on January 15, 2018: Panorama of Lake Baikal, seen from Olkhon Island. Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.

G.O.P. Senator Says Trump Didn’t Use Vulgarity for Haiti and African Nations by NOAH WEILAND

By NOAH WEILAND Senator David Perdue, who attended the White House meeting, said Senator Dick Durbin’s account of President Trump’s language was a “gross misrepresentation.” Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DvSrKQ

‘I’m Running,’ Romney Says Privately, but as a Trump Friend or Foe? by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN Mitt Romney’s expected return to politics as the next senator from Utah has set off a debate over whether he should actively counter President Trump. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FBFPCL

Trump Escalates a Dispute With The Wall Street Journal Over a Quotation by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR The president said he did not say “I probably have a very good relationship” with the North Korean leader, claiming he said “I’d.” It was difficult to tell from audio clips whether the complaint had merit. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D2ocdi

In Some Countries, Facebook’s Fiddling Has Magnified Fake News by SHEERA FRENKEL, NICHOLAS CASEY and PAUL MOZUR

Last fall, the online giant altered what people in six nations see. Established news sites said their web traffic declined, adding that more bogus stories were shared instead. By SHEERA FRENKEL, NICHOLAS CASEY and PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology

Causes of False Missile Alerts: The Sun, the Moon and a 46-Cent Chip by MATT STEVENS and CHRISTOPHER MELE

By MATT STEVENS and CHRISTOPHER MELE Every decade since the dawn of the nuclear age has seen its share of erroneous alarms, experts said. We revisit a few of them. Published: January 12, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2r70X0c

DACA Participants Can Again Apply for Renewal, Immigration Agency Says by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS The government complied with a judge’s order to resume accepting renewal requests from immigrants who were brought illegally to the United States as children. Published: January 13, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2AXAnXb

In Trump’s Immigration Remarks, Echoes of a Century-Old Racial Ranking by VIVIAN YEE

By VIVIAN YEE The president’s vulgar comments about certain countries harken back to complaints about “undesirable nationals” that led to severe restrictions in 1924. Published: January 12, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mAojqs

Chelsea Manning Files for Senate Run in Maryland by EMILY COCHRANE

By EMILY COCHRANE Ms. Manning, a former Army private convicted of disclosing classified information, would face Senator Benjamin L. Cardin, the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, in the primary race. Published: January 12, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mznvCa

Resisting the Label of Victim, but Forever Scarred by a Mass Shooting by NOAH WEILAND

By NOAH WEILAND Matt Mika was badly wounded during last summer’s attack on the Republican congressional baseball team. Nearly every hour brings a reminder of what he can no longer do. Published: January 12, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mBa70k

Picture of the day for January 14, 2018

Picture of the day on January 14, 2018: Emirates airline Airbus A380-861 (reg. A6-EER, msn 139) departing 26L at Munich Airport, Germany.

Alert About Missile Bound for Hawaii Was Sent in Error, Officials Say by JOHANNA BARR

By JOHANNA BARR The alert appeared on cellphones warning people to “seek immediate shelter,” and said, “This is not a drill.” The authorities said it was a false alarm. Published: January 12, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2EDPeYV

A Romney Who Is Unfailingly Loyal to Trump by JEREMY W. PETERS

By JEREMY W. PETERS Ronna McDaniel, a niece of Mitt Romney who is the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, faces a challenge both personal and political as her party faces a hostile election environment. Published: January 12, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2AWjaxl

Global Elite? At Davos? That’s News to Mnuchin by ALAN RAPPEPORT

By ALAN RAPPEPORT President Trump’s trip to the World Economic Forum is raising eyebrows in Washington given the event’s reputation as a retreat for the “globalists” he disdains. Published: January 11, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2r5xN1G

The Squid That Sink to the Ocean’s Floor When They Die by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD Some squid sink to the ocean floor when they die, researchers found, and they make take a lot of carbon down there with them. Published: January 12, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2mAwe74

A President Who Fans, Rather Than Douses, the Nation’s Racial Fires by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER After his latest incendiary comments, the president’s critics say there is no doubt he is a racist. The White House calls such suggestions “insulting.” Published: January 11, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2AXVE36

Inside Uber’s $100,000 Payment to a Hacker, and the Fallout by NICOLE PERLROTH and MIKE ISAAC

How Uber grappled with a 2016 hack is under scrutiny and has cast a chill over how other companies deal with security threats. By NICOLE PERLROTH and MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology

The Difficulties With Facebook’s News Feed Overhaul by FARHAD MANJOO

Facebook faces complex questions over its prioritization of “meaningful” content in the News Feed, including whether people want that kind of content in the first place. By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology

The Swiss Consider the Lobster. It Feels Pain, They Decide. by KAREN WEINTRAUB

By KAREN WEINTRAUB The Swiss government has banned tossing lobsters and other crustaceans into boiling water. But what’s the science behind that decision? Published: January 11, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2ECJ2k6

Porn Star Who Claimed Sexual Encounter With Trump Received Hush Money, Wall Street Journal Reports by CHRISTOPHER MELE

By CHRISTOPHER MELE The $130,000 payment was reportedly made a month before the election. Mr. Trump “vehemently denies” the encounter happened, his lawyer told The Journal. Published: January 11, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D9wB1X

Picture of the day for January 13, 2018

Picture of the day on January 13, 2018: Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus). Face portrait of an 8-meter individual filter-feeding plankton at night. His eye is clearly visible. His upper lip shows recent scars – whale sharks steal food from fishermen nets and the fishermen hit them in the mouth to try to discourage them. Thaa […]

Mr. Amazon Steps Out by NICK WINGFIELD and NELLIE BOWLES

Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest person and can afford virtually any luxury. But obscurity is no longer among them. By NICK WINGFIELD and NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology

If We Ever Get to Mars, the Beer Might Not Be Bad by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG College students at Villanova University found that hops, leafy greens, carrots and scallions all could grow in an approximation of Martian dirt. Published: January 11, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2mxtCXz

Jeff Bezos Jumps Into ‘Dreamer’ Fight With Gift for Scholarships by NICK WINGFIELD

Mr. Bezos’ $33 million donation for young immigrants brought to the country illegally injects him into one of the most contentious political issues in the United States. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Facebook Is Changing. What Does That Mean for Your News Feed? by JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH and MATTHEW HAAG

The social network has implemented major changes to the types of posts, videos and photos that appear in your News Feed. Here is what you should expect. By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH and MATTHEW HAAG from NYT Technology

Senator Insists Trump Used ‘Vile and Racist’ Language by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN President Trump also criticized a bipartisan immigration proposal that prompted him to make racially charged remarks during a private meeting on Thursday. Published: January 11, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D7Ohes

Victims of California Mudslides Were Swept Away Weeks After Surviving Fires by JENNIFER MEDINA and PATRICIA MAZZEI

By JENNIFER MEDINA and PATRICIA MAZZEI The mudslides in Montecito, Calif., wiped out entire blocks, pulling people from their homes and killing at least 17. Published: January 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D7vAaH

Melania Trump Hires Policy Director Amid Scrutiny From New Book by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS For months, Mrs. Trump’s East Wing had undergone a search for a policy director who could advance an agenda that has been broadly defined as helping children. Published: January 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2EAJyPA

Facebook Overhauls News Feed to Focus on What Friends and Family Share by MIKE ISAAC

In the next few weeks, you will see fewer viral videos and news articles from media companies, and instead see more posts that include interactions between you and the people you know. By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology

Trump Alarms Lawmakers With Disparaging Words for Haiti and Africa by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG President Trump demanded to know at a White House meeting why he should accept immigrants from Haiti and African countries rather than people from places like Norway. Published: January 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D4K4Jm

Picture of the day for January 12, 2018

Picture of the day on January 12, 2018: City of Salzburg (Austria) with its old town and its fortress, view from Mönchsberg

You Won’t Like This News About Bedbugs, Ticks and the ‘Bomb Cyclone’ by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN As the cold spell that froze much of the United States thaws, don’t count on it to limit the populations of pests that you don’t like. Published: January 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2D2GU7T

Adding Gmail Contacts to an iPad by J. D. BIERSDORFER

You can synchronize your Google Contacts to an iOS device with just a few taps. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

A Year Later, Trump Is Less Popular Across Voting Blocs. See by How Much. by KAREN YOURISH and BLACKI MIGLIOZZI

By KAREN YOURISH and BLACKI MIGLIOZZI President Trump’s approval rating fell across many demographic groups over his first year in office, including among those seen as important to his base. Published: January 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2D6mHhP

Wielding Data, Women Force a Reckoning Over Bias in the Economics Field by JIM TANKERSLEY and NOAM SCHEIBER

By JIM TANKERSLEY and NOAM SCHEIBER Longstanding complaints about the barriers women face in the economics profession are beginning to resonate within the male-dominated field. Published: January 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fs9Ft1

House Votes to Renew Surveillance Law, Rejecting New Privacy Limits by CHARLIE SAVAGE, EILEEN SULLIVAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By CHARLIE SAVAGE, EILEEN SULLIVAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS House lawmakers voted to preserve the National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance program. Published: January 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DkZE0i

Trump Administration Says States May Impose Work Requirements for Medicaid by ROBERT PEAR

By ROBERT PEAR Federal officials said they would support state efforts to require able-bodied adults to work as a condition of eligibility for Medicaid. Published: January 10, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mkYABg

House Republicans’ Hard-Line Immigration Stand Clashes With Trump Overture by THOMAS KAPLAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG

By THOMAS KAPLAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG A new proposal from House Republicans underscored how deep the divisions are between and within the two parties on immigration — just days before a deadline for a deal. Published: January 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FrzglW

States Push Back After Net Neutrality Repeal by CECILIA KANG

At least six, including California, New York and Washington, are considering bills to restore protections that the F.C.C. ended, but political and legal obstacles may stand in the way. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

YouTube Drops Online Star Logan Paul From Premium Advertising by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

The online service also suspended production of a movie with Mr. Paul a week after he posted a video of a dead body hanging from a tree in Japan. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Surveillance and Privacy Debate Reaches Pivotal Moment in Congress by CHARLIE SAVAGE

By CHARLIE SAVAGE A yearslong debate over warrantless surveillance and Americans’ privacy rights faces a crucial test on Thursday in the House of Representatives. Published: January 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2ANURl6

Immigration Agents Target 7-Eleven Stores in Push to Punish Employers by PATRICIA MAZZEI

By PATRICIA MAZZEI Agents visited 98 franchises around the country, arresting 21 people and demanding paperwork as they seek out employers who hire undocumented workers. Published: January 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Evh6yy

Finding the Oldest Fossils of Butterflies Using a Human Nose Hair by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR While studying ancient pollen in the black goop of sediment collected in Germany, researchers discovered 200 million-year-old butterfly scales. Published: January 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2D1JWJF

Picture of the day for January 11, 2018

Picture of the day on January 11, 2018: Ceiling light fixture in Hofstatt Mall, Munich.

Magnetic Secrets of Mysterious Radio Bursts in a Faraway Galaxy by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE Black holes or neutron stars behaving wildly are the likely suspects of a repetitious burst of cosmic energy 3 billion light years away, astronomers say. Published: January 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2D0wtTe

Dolphins Show Self-Recognition Earlier Than Children by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN Dolphins develop the ability to recognize themselves in a mirror at an earlier age than children, which fits with how fast they develop generally. Published: January 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2CXkXIa

More Female Sea Turtles Born as Temperatures Rise by KAREN WEINTRAUB

By KAREN WEINTRAUB Male hatchlings are disappearing on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, a new study shows, because the growing warmth of nests produces more females. Published: January 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2FnZztj

He Weaned Himself From Ride-Hailing Apps. Here’s Why. by MIKE ISAAC

Mike Isaac, a tech reporter for The Times, now uses Uber and Lyft infrequently, though he remains a steady user of Twitter and HQ Trivia. By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology

Southern California Mudslides: Death Toll Rises to 15, With Dozens More Missing by JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH and THOMAS FULLER

By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH and THOMAS FULLER Two dozen people were unaccounted for and 300 were stuck in their homes after hours of heavy rain unleashed a deluge of mud and debris, the authorities said. Published: January 9, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CPwKEf

Emperor Penguins: Good Dads, but Less Dedicated Than You May Have Thought by DOUGLAS QUENQUA

By DOUGLAS QUENQUA “March of the Penguins” showed penguins going up to 115 days without food, but new research suggests that many hunted for food during breeding season. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2monXTC

Read the Transcript of Glenn Simpson’s Testimony to Congress by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author The Fusion GPS founder appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Aug. 2017 to answer questions about the dossier on President Trump that the research company compiled with the assistance of Christopher Steele, a former British spy. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CXGK2G

DACA Immigration Protections Must Continue for Now, Judge Says by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR A federal judge on Tuesday night issued a nationwide injunction ordering the Trump administration to maintain the program. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CLWQs1

Mudslides Strike Southern California, Leaving at Least 13 Dead by JENNIFER MEDINA, THOMAS FULLER and TIM ARANGO

By JENNIFER MEDINA, THOMAS FULLER and TIM ARANGO Drenching rain sent mud roaring down the hillsides of Santa Barbara County, sweeping away houses in wildfire-ravaged areas. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Del5jj

North Carolina Congressional Map Ruled Unconstitutionally Gerrymandered by ALAN BLINDER and MICHAEL WINES

By ALAN BLINDER and MICHAEL WINES The ruling was the first time that a federal court had blocked a congressional map because the judges believed it to be a partisan gerrymander. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CYMSaI

Picture of the day for January 10, 2018

Picture of the day on January 10, 2018: An old Motosacoche motorcycle with skis mounted on its sides. 1914-1918.

Teacher Arrested at School Board Meeting After Questioning Superintendent Contract by CHRISTINE HAUSER and DANIEL VICTOR

By CHRISTINE HAUSER and DANIEL VICTOR An officer handcuffed Deyshia Hargrave after escorting her from a meeting. One school board member called the arrest a “disgrace.” Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CWdPvB

Steve Bannon Steps Down From Breitbart Post by JEREMY W. PETERS

By JEREMY W. PETERS No one has been more closely associated with the right-wing news site in recent years, but Mr. Bannon has lost support among conservative backers as President Trump has denounced him. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CYT7eU

Democratic Senator Releases Transcript of Interview with Dossier Firm by NICHOLAS FANDOS

By NICHOLAS FANDOS Senator Dianne Feinstein, the senior Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, released the transcript of the committee’s interview with Glenn Simpson, co-founder of Fusion GPS. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2FjflFR

Secret Zuma Satellite Launched by SpaceX May Have Failed. What Happened? by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Rumors are that an expensive, classified mission code-named “Zuma” failed to deploy in orbit and is now lost. Will we ever find out what actually happened? Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2meMl9k

Trump Appears to Endorse Path to Citizenship for Millions of Immigrants by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS President Trump said he would be willing to “take the heat” politically for a sweeping immigration deal, which could alienate some of his supporters. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2qIJrPL

Joe Arpaio Announces Bid for Senate in Arizona by SIMON ROMERO

By SIMON ROMERO Joe Arpaio, the polarizing former Arizona sheriff pardoned by President Trump, upended the race to replace Senator Jeff Flake. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2qOoZwQ

Trump Plans to Attend the World Economic Forum in Davos by MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and MICHAEL D. SHEAR The forum in Switzerland is synonymous with wealth and elite prestige, drawing leaders of nations and corporations, and some of the world’s richest individuals. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2mkdo3Y

Memphis Pastor Admits ‘Sexual Incident’ With High School Student 20 Years Ago by MATTHEW HAAG

By MATTHEW HAAG The congregation at Highpoint Church gave Andy Savage a standing ovation after his admission. A woman said she came forward after reading about Matt Lauer’s firing. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Fjuua0

From Offices to Disney World, Employers Brace for the Loss of an Immigrant Work Force by VIVIAN YEE, LIZ ROBBINS and CAITLIN DICKERSON

By VIVIAN YEE, LIZ ROBBINS and CAITLIN DICKERSON The Trump administration’s ending of temporary legal status for Salvadorans and Haitians means that employers who depend on them will have to look harder for help. Published: January 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CI9xnw

What a $4,000 Treadmill Means for the Future of Gadgets by FARHAD MANJOO

Peloton, which sells an internet-connected spin bicycle, unveiled a $4,000 internet-connected treadmill. The company’s insight: The gadget is not as important as the service. By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology

Awkward: Brownback Said He Was Leaving as Kansas Governor. He Hasn’t. by JULIE BOSMAN

By JULIE BOSMAN Almost six months ago, Gov. Sam Brownback said he would be leaving for a Trump administration post. The appointment has been tangled up in Washington, leaving Kansas befuddled. Published: January 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Ep34ym

Oprah 2020? Democrats Swing From Giddy to Skeptical at the Prospect by ALEXANDER BURNS and AMY CHOZICK

By ALEXANDER BURNS and AMY CHOZICK In the imagination of some Democrats, Oprah Winfrey seemed an answer to the party’s problems. Others questioned whether the country would be willing to accept another TV star. Published: January 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DbPUFp

Trump Takes Field at College Football Championship Game by ALAN BLINDER and MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By ALAN BLINDER and MICHAEL D. SHEAR The president’s appearance seemed intended to emphasize his furious critique of athletes for using football games as a place for protests. Published: January 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CGYuLw

Tech Backlash Grows as Investors Press Apple to Act on Children’s Use by DAVID GELLES

Apple should give parents more tools to curb technology use by children and study the health effects of excessive screen time, two big funds said. By DAVID GELLES from NYT Technology

Charges Against Bundys in Ranch Standoff Case Are Dismissed by KIRK JOHNSON

By KIRK JOHNSON A federal judge said that the government’s missteps in withholding evidence against the three Bundy family members were so grave that the indictment against them would be dismissed. Published: January 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2CGSnGY

Mueller Is Said to Likely Seek to Interview Trump by MATT APUZZO and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

By MATT APUZZO and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT White House officials viewed it as a sign the special counsel’s inquiry was nearly over. But it touched off discussions about the perils of the president sitting for an interview. Published: January 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2m9UADQ

The Invisible Underwater Messaging System in Blue Crab Urine by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN Scientists identified the chemical signal in urine produced by blue crabs that warns mud crabs that they could be on the menu. Published: January 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2mfEV6v

Trump Overstates Size of Tax Cuts in Speech to Farmers by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and JIM TANKERSLEY

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and JIM TANKERSLEY At a speech to farmers in Nashville on Monday, Mr. Trump claimed he had cut taxes by $5.5 trillion instead of the actual $1.5 trillion amount. Published: January 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DbHIFd

Billionaire to Spend $30 Million on 2018 Elections. His Aim: Impeach Trump by CORAL DAVENPORT

By CORAL DAVENPORT The billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer said he will spend $30 million on the 2018 midterms to elect Democrats, with a goal of removing the president. Published: January 7, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2DapAvs

Google Memo Author Sues, Claiming Bias Against White Conservative Men by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and NELLIE BOWLES

James Damore, an engineer who was fired after writing about gender differences, accused the company of workplace discrimination in a lawsuit. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology

Picture of the day for January 9, 2018

Picture of the day on January 9, 2018: Aurora in Estonia.

Word of the day for January 9, 2018

man down , v : (transitive, idiomatic) To lose courage or cause to lose courage. (transitive) To reduce in manpower. (transitive, chiefly falconry) To train (a raptor or other type of bird) to become accustomed to the presence of people; to man.