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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Prune and Save Web Pages by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Your computer most likely includes free tools for creating or printing stripped-down versions of web articles without ads, videos or other distractions. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

White House to Impose Metal Tariffs on Key U.S. Allies, Risking Retaliation by ANA SWANSON

By ANA SWANSON The steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, the European Union, and Mexico are meant to make good on President Trump’s longstanding promises to protect American industry, but they’ve prompted a fierce response from allies. Published: May 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JhojrY

‘I Don’t Feel Superhuman. I Feel Like a Mom Who Has a Career.’ by CECILIA KANG

Rebecca Slaughter, a new commissioner at the F.T.C., brings her infant to work in Washington, a city whose work culture has been stubbornly slow to change. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Trump Meets With Kim. Kim Kardashian West, That Is. by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The subject seemed an unlikely one for Ms. Kardashian West: prison reform and clemency for a 63-year-old woman serving a life sentence on charges related to cocaine possession and money laundering. Published: May 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LNqCBu

Jury Leaves $4 to Family of Man Killed by Sheriff’s Deputy, Along With Many Questions by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS Because jurors also found that Gregory Vaughn Hill Jr. was 99 percent liable for the shooting, the award was reduced to four cents. A judge is expected to reduce it to nothing. Published: May 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2skSMf8

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Mike R. aka Samhain x360 Live

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Mike R. aka Samhain x360 Live

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Mike R. aka Samhain x360 Live

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Mike R. aka Samhain x360 Live

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Mike R. aka Samhain x360 Live

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Mike R. aka Samhain x360 Live

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Mike R. aka Samhain x360 Live

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Ivanka Trump Abruptly Leaves Call After Question About China Trademarks by MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MAGGIE HABERMAN At the outset, a White House official said that Ms. Trump would take a few questions before departing for a meeting. Published: May 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2kyBMxz

How a Pentagon Contract Became an Identity Crisis for Google by SCOTT SHANE, CADE METZ and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

A $9 million deal for the use of artificial intelligence technology has fractured the internet giant’s work force and risks driving away top engineering talent. By SCOTT SHANE, CADE METZ and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

Democratic Candidate Who Criticized Israel Faces Charges of Anti-Semitism by THOMAS KAPLAN and MICHAEL TACKETT

By THOMAS KAPLAN and MICHAEL TACKETT Leslie Cockburn, the Democrat running for an open House seat in Virginia, faces G.O.P. charges of anti-Semitism for her 1991 book highly critical of Israel. Published: May 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LFuX9I

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Hurricane Maria Death Toll in Puerto Rico Could Exceed 4,000, New Study Estimates by SHERI FINK

By SHERI FINK The number of people who died because of Hurricane Maria last year has been a matter of debate. A new study relied on interviews on the ground. Published: May 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IVQvBm

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Restrictive Arkansas Abortion Law by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK In turning down an appeal, the court put two of the state’s three abortion clinics at risk of closing. Published: May 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2J1Bv0w

How to Decide Whether Ailing Chimps Get Moved to a Sanctuary by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN A new report suggest that federally owned or supported chimps should go to sanctuaries unless the trip is “extremely likely to shorten their lives.” Published: May 28, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2xrm4O8

North Korea Nuclear Disarmament Could Take 15 Years, Expert Warns by WILLIAM J. BROAD and DAVID E. SANGER

By WILLIAM J. BROAD and DAVID E. SANGER The report stands in stark contrast with the time frame the United States initially demanded, on what could be a key sticking point in any nuclear summit meeting. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IRcc5j

TV Journalists Covering Storm Are Killed When Tree Crushes S.U.V. in North Carolina by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS The news anchor and photojournalist for WYFF News 4 in Greenville, S.C., had been reporting on the effects of Subtropical Storm Alberto. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LDnh81

Watch the High-Flying Physics of a Plant’s Exploding Fruits by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Three undergradute physics majors and their professor worked out how the hairyflower wild petunia shoots tiny seeds more than 20 feet through the air. Published: March 8, 2018 at 07:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2DfjoRd

Monday, May 28, 2018

Guard Your Mac Against Malware by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Apple’s computers are usually less receptive to malicious software, but extra protection can provide more security on several levels. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

The Unofficial History of Memorial Day by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author In this week’s Race/Related newsletter: A historian traces the holiday to commemorations by black people; and we examine our coverage of Jack Johnson. Published: May 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sj1DwY

A Cemetery Scrambles to Scrub Off More Than 200 Swastikas by Memorial Day by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS A man in western Illinois was arrested in connection with spray-painting swastikas on headstones and monuments at a cemetery where veterans are buried. Published: May 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xlqPIN

Arlington Cemetery, Nearly Full, May Become More Exclusive by DAVE PHILIPPS and DAMON WINTER

By DAVE PHILIPPS and DAMON WINTER To preserve space for future war heroes in the country’s premier national cemetery, the Army is considering new rules that would turn away many currently eligible veterans. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sd2MqA

Uber’s Exit From Southeast Asia Upsets Regulators and Drivers by VINDU GOEL and WEIYI LIM

Uber abruptly sold its ride-hailing operations to its top competitor, creating a virtual monopoly in the region and daring regulators to reverse it. By VINDU GOEL and WEIYI LIM from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2GXes5l

Breathe Deep: How the Antarctic Sea Spider Gets Oxygen by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN They don’t have lungs or gills, and they are encased in hard exoskeletons. But somehow these marine creepers are getting oxygen from the water. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2J8wgQ3

Kilauea Volcano’s Lava Fields Offer Scientists a Portal to Mars by MIKE IVES

By MIKE IVES Scientists are studying the Hawaiian volcano as part of a NASA-led project to answer questions like how life on Mars could have developed — if it ever did. Published: May 27, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2siqMba

Sunday, May 27, 2018

‘OMG This Is Wrong!’ Retired English Teacher Corrects a White House Letter and Sends It Back by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON A former high school teacher who wrote to Mr. Trump was unhappy with the letter she got in return. “Poor writing is not something I abide,” she said. Published: May 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ktAC6l

The Evangelical Fight to Win Back California by ELIZABETH DIAS

By ELIZABETH DIAS As the primary approaches, Franklin Graham brings Jesus — and a conservative political message — to a state with a vast pool of evangelical voters. Published: May 26, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2xhfjhD

F.B.I.’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Stop Russia-Linked Malware by LOUIS LUCERO II

Hundreds of thousands of home and office routers have been infected by the malware, which was created by the same group that hacked the Democratic National Committee. By LOUIS LUCERO II from NYT Technology

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Democrats Go All-Out to Avoid Disaster in California House Races by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN The party and allied groups are spending more than $4 million on a handful of chaotic congressional races that are critical to Democrats’ strategy to win the House in November. Published: May 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IR3rnO

Hooking the Dinosaur of Fish by JIM ROBBINS

By JIM ROBBINS It’s paddlefish season in Montana. Programs to harvest the giant’s caviar and sell it have helped to create a model for sustainable fishing. Published: May 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2sgTnNS

‘Reparations Happy Hour’ Invites White People to Pay for Drinks by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR Activists in Portland, Ore., asked white people to donate so people of color could have their own space, with a drink or two paid for. Published: May 25, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IL5DRO

Friday, May 25, 2018

At Trump Tower, Michael Cohen and Oligarch Discussed Russian Relations by WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, BEN PROTESS and MIKE McINTIRE

By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, BEN PROTESS and MIKE McINTIRE The meeting, which took place 11 days before the inauguration, preceded a $1 million contract Mr. Cohen received from a firm tied to the Russian oligarch. Published: May 24, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ILz7uJ

Ireland’s Abortion Vote Becomes a Test for Facebook and Google by ADAM SATARIANO

Facebook and Google took steps to prevent foreign online influence in Ireland’s abortion referendum on Friday. Here’s how those efforts are working out. By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology

Pompeo Flashes Temper Over Question on Trump Business Interests by GARDINER HARRIS

By GARDINER HARRIS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo got into another testy exchange Thursday, his second in two days, this time over President Trump’s potential conflicts of interest. Published: May 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2s7gVpr

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Woman Who Was Raped as a Teenager Is Awarded $1 Billion in Damages by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR Hope Cheston was 14 when she was raped by a security guard. Several lawyers said it was the largest verdict ever given to a sexual assault survivor. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2s9dZaR

The Places in the U.S. Where Disaster Strikes Again and Again by SAHIL CHINOY

By SAHIL CHINOY In the last 16 years, most of the damages caused by catastrophes like wildfires and hurricanes have been concentrated in just a few areas. Published: May 23, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2s8HTMB

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Big Discovery in a Tiny Mammal-Like Skull Found Under a Dinosaur’s Foot by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Paleontologists found a 130 million-year-old haramiyid fossil in Utah, suggesting that the ancient relatives of modern mammals spread farther across the globe than thought. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2KKrLZh

‘This Is Not of God’: When Anti-Trump Evangelicals Confront Their Brethren by LAURIE GOODSTEIN

By LAURIE GOODSTEIN Concerned evangelicals staged a revival in Liberty University’s backyard to challenge Jerry Falwell Jr. and his alliance with President Trump. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2s9o7Bt

5 Key Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries by ALEXANDER BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN

By ALEXANDER BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN A viral video star propelled herself to victory. A teacher unseated an establishment candidate. And Stacey Abrams won a commanding victory. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IIYe1i

How the Mueller Investigation Could Play Out for Trump by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, CHARLIE SAVAGE, ALICIA PARLAPIANO, ANJALI SINGHVI and TROY GRIGGS

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, CHARLIE SAVAGE, ALICIA PARLAPIANO, ANJALI SINGHVI and TROY GRIGGS If Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, finds evidence that Mr. Trump broke the law, he will have decisions to make about how to proceed. We explain them. Published: May 22, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LmYdlv

Getting a Flood of Privacy Policy Updates? Read Them. by BRIAN X. CHEN

To comply with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, which goes into effect on May 25, internet companies have been updating their data policies. Here’s how you can benefit. By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology

His Wife Died in the Santa Fe School Shooting. The World’s Sympathy May Keep Him Alive. by DANIEL VICTOR

By DANIEL VICTOR William Tisdale’s GoFundMe campaign to pay for medical treatment for a fatal lung disease took off after his wife was killed in the Texas shooting. Published: May 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2x3uf2K

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Amazon Pushes Facial Recognition to Police, Prompting Outcry Over Surveillance by NICK WINGFIELD

More than two dozen civil rights organizations asked the tech giant to stop selling its image recognition system to law enforcement agencies. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Is This the World’s Most Diverse National Park? by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN Bringing the numbers to life for the jewel in Bolivia’s conservation crown. Published: May 21, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2x2258u

Republican Leaders Will Be Allowed to See Some Information on Russia Investigation by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and NICHOLAS FANDOS Intelligence and law enforcement officials had said the information was highly delicate and that it was not appropriate to turn over unredacted material to Congress. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KL8iYe

Chances of China Trade Win Undercut by Trump Team Infighting by MARK LANDLER and ANA SWANSON

By MARK LANDLER and ANA SWANSON Ceaseless infighting and jockeying for influence on the White House’s trade team helped deprive the president of a quick victory on his most cherished policy issue. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2x2FAQS

Mark Zuckerberg to Apologize Again, This Time to European Parliament by SHEERA FRENKEL

Facebook’s chief executive is expected to strike a conciliatory tone about user data on Tuesday when he speaks to members of the European Parliament. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Monday, May 21, 2018

Coming to Netflix: The Obamas Sign Deal to Produce Shows and Films by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR Mr. Obama has told associates that he does not intend to use the new platform to wage a public campaign against his successor in the Oval Office. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2x6a8kO

Hillary and Bill Clinton Go Separate Ways for 2018 Midterm Elections by ALEXANDER BURNS and MATT FLEGENHEIMER

By ALEXANDER BURNS and MATT FLEGENHEIMER Mrs. Clinton plans to endorse Andrew M. Cuomo for governor of New York this week. But elsewhere on the 2018 campaign trail, she and Mr. Clinton are not always welcome. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rZueIc

Lanternflies Eat Everything in Sight. The U.S. Is Looking Delicious. by ZACH MONTAGUE

By ZACH MONTAGUE The invasive insects turned up in Pennsylvania in 2014. Now the state has placed 3,000 square miles under quarantine, and scientists worry the pest will spread. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2IDcEA0

Alien Asteroids Are Here. Get Used to Them. by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE An asteroid that cohabits an orbit with Jupiter came from outside the solar system. Published: May 20, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rYMdOU

Finding Your Contacts in the New Gmail by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Google’s recent revamp of its mail service has moved a few old features to new places, but you don’t have to look far. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Mueller Plans to Wrap Up Obstruction Inquiry Into Trump by Sept. 1, Giuliani Says by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN Mr. Giuliani sought to make the case that a longer timeline for that aspect of the Russia investigation would hurt Republicans in the midterm elections. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GAqj9h

U.S. Suspending New Tariffs While Negotiating Trade With China, Mnuchin Says by ALAN RAPPEPORT and NOAH WEILAND

By ALAN RAPPEPORT and NOAH WEILAND While American officials had signaled last week that China had agreed to increase purchases by $200 billion, Mr. Mnuchin declined to confirm that figure. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KGR5iy

Cougar Attacks Two Bicyclists in Washington State, Killing One by MATT STEVENS

By MATT STEVENS When two friends got off their bikes and made noise, it scared off the cougar that was chasing them, but it returned and dragged one of them into the woods. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gy4Cqh

The Thing Inside Your Cells That Might Determine How Long You Live by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN You may have forgotten about the nucleolus since you took biology class, but scientists think this structure inside every cell in your body may play an important role in aging. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2GzmZeI

Young People Keep Marching After Parkland, This Time to Register to Vote by MICHAEL TACKETT and RACHEL SHOREY

By MICHAEL TACKETT and RACHEL SHOREY Younger voters typically do not cast ballots in midterm elections. But after the Parkland, Fla., shooting, registration among younger voters is accelerating. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ICxorE

New Reality for High School Students: Calculating the Risk of Getting Shot by AUDRA D. S. BURCH, AMY HARMON and TRIP GABRIEL

By AUDRA D. S. BURCH, AMY HARMON and TRIP GABRIEL Students in an age of school shootings routinely consider the safety of their classrooms, running scenarios about how likely they are to get shot. Published: May 19, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IB8k4o

Kevin’s Week in Tech: Crypto Tokin’ by KEVIN ROOSE

A weeklong blockchain conference in New York, changes at Uber, a “transparency report” from Facebook, and more. By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology

Saturday, May 19, 2018

These 7 Women Could Help Democrats Win Congress. (And Here’s How the Republicans Plan to Stop Them.) by SYDNEY EMBER

By SYDNEY EMBER Pennsylvania has had an all-male congressional delegation since 2015. After victories by several women this week, that may change in November. Published: May 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2k9SPFR

Germany Acts to Tame Facebook, Learning From Its Own History of Hate by KATRIN BENNHOLD

A country taps its past as it leads the way on one of the most pressing issues facing modern democracies: how to regulate the world’s biggest social network. By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT Technology

Trump Jr. and Other Aides Met With Gulf Emissary Offering Help to Win Election by MARK MAZZETTI, RONEN BERGMAN and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK

By MARK MAZZETTI, RONEN BERGMAN and DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK The Trump Tower meeting and follow-ups are the first indication that countries beyond Russia may have offered help to the Trump campaign. Published: May 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IzU93O

Texas Shooting Suspect Had Message for Classmates: ‘You Will Pay,’ Witnesses Say by MANNY FERNANDEZ and ALAN BLINDER

By MANNY FERNANDEZ and ALAN BLINDER Investigators say the shooting suspect, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, left some students alive in order to “have his story told.” Published: May 18, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wWFxpt

Hundreds of Apps Can Empower Stalkers to Track Their Victims by JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES

Widely available services offer a range of spying abilities, including tracking people’s phones and harvesting their texts. As survivors seek help, the legal and technical hurdles are many. By JENNIFER VALENTINO-DeVRIES from NYT Technology

Friday, May 18, 2018

The Baby’s Hand Was Mummified. Why Wasn’t the Rest of Its Body? by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Hungarian archaeologists think they have an explanation for an unusual form of mummification, but their solution poses a new mystery. Published: May 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rUh1ji

Trump Pushes Possibility of Campaign Informant as ‘Really Bad Stuff’ by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN By raising the prospect of a spy in his 2016 campaign, the president weighed into a simmering battle between federal law enforcement officials and his allies on Capitol Hill. Published: May 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gwg1XI

‘Bigger Than Watergate’? Both Sides Say Yes, but for Different Reasons by PETER BAKER

By PETER BAKER Forty-four years after Richard Nixon resigned, critics of President Trump see an even worse scandal. Mr. Trump says the real outrage is the investigation. Published: May 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LcsDHd

At Least 8 People Killed in Santa Fe, Texas, School Shooting; Suspect Is in Custody by NIRAJ CHOKSHI and MATTHEW HAAG

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI and MATTHEW HAAG The gunman, who is believed to be a student, opened fire inside Santa Fe High School around 7:45 a.m., the authorities said. Published: May 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gu6UHc

Gunman at Trump Golf Club in Florida Is Shot by the Police by PATRICIA MAZZEI and ALAN BLINDER

By PATRICIA MAZZEI and ALAN BLINDER The gunman, who was unidentified, was shot multiple times by officers and was “yelling and spewing some information about President Trump,” the police said. Published: May 17, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rPd2W2

Trump Administration to Tie Health Facilities’ Funding to Abortion Restrictions by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN The change would bar the staff of reproductive health groups from providing abortions or referring patients to abortion clinics or risk losing federal family planning funds. Published: May 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Is9kvR

PayPal Agrees to $2.2 Billion Deal for European Payments Start-Up iZettle by MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and NATHANIEL POPPER

The Silicon Valley digital payments company reached a deal for iZettle, which is Europe’s answer to the mobile payments company Square. By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology

Congressional Candidates, Not Mueller, Could Decide Trump’s Future by ALEXANDER BURNS and CHARLIE SAVAGE

By ALEXANDER BURNS and CHARLIE SAVAGE The idea of impeachment raises the stakes for control of Congress this November and potentially puts the idea front and center in the midterm elections. Published: May 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LbY7NJ

Cleared of Spying for China, She Still Doesn’t Have Her Job Back by NICOLE PERLROTH

Three years ago, Sherry Chen, a hydrologist working for the National Weather Service, had charges against her dropped. A judge says she should be able to return to work. By NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology

Thursday, May 17, 2018

In Virtual Reality, How Much Body Do You Need? by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN It might be as little as a pair of hands and feet, researchers in Japan found after recording subjects who wore an Oculus Rift headset. Published: May 16, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2Kz1nRQ

New Ways to Delete Old Files by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Last month’s update to Windows 10 added new tools for automatically and manually clearing clutter from your hard drive. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

5 Things the New Trump Tower Meeting Documents Tell Us by ADAM GOLDMAN

By ADAM GOLDMAN A Senate committee released thousands of documents related to a 2016 meeting with Trump campaign officials and a Russian lawyer. Here are five key findings. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2k45mL9

What Improved Tech Means for Electric, Self-Driving and Flying Cars by JACK EWING

Jack Ewing, who covers autos and economics for The Times, says a “Jetsons”-like future is still far off, even as cars become even more computerized. By JACK EWING from NYT Technology

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Trump Discloses Payment to Cohen in Financial Report by STEVE EDER, ERIC LIPTON and BEN PROTESS

By STEVE EDER, ERIC LIPTON and BEN PROTESS Mr. Trump’s financial disclosure included a payment made to his personal attorney, Michael D. Cohen, who has said he paid a porn star who claimed an affair with Mr. Trump. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rN0dLM

Code Name Crossfire Hurricane: The Secret Origins of the Trump Investigation by MATT APUZZO, ADAM GOLDMAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS

By MATT APUZZO, ADAM GOLDMAN and NICHOLAS FANDOS Mr. Trump has described the investigation as a politically motivated effort to undermine his presidency. But time and again, agents took steps that ultimately benefited him. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wParQG

Larry Nassar Victims to Get $500 Million in Michigan State Settlement by MITCH SMITH

By MITCH SMITH The university where Dr. Nassar worked for about 20 years announced the settlement on Wednesday. More than 300 women were included in the lawsuits. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rJOBJy

U.S.C. Admits Fault in Response to Complaints Against Gynecologist by JENNIFER MEDINA

By JENNIFER MEDINA Dr. George Tyndall, a gynecologist at the university, had been accused for years of inappropriate touching during pelvic exams. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rJCZ9s

3 Key Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries by ALEXANDER BURNS

By ALEXANDER BURNS In Pennsylvania, the Democrats rallied around women, and the Republicans went for candidates in the Trump mold. Published: May 15, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rL0IoN

New Privacy Rules Could Make This Woman One of Tech’s Most Important Regulators by ADAM SATARIANO

With Europe’s sweeping new data privacy law, Ireland is in the middle of a standoff between regulators and tech companies. By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology

Women Score Major Victories in House Primary Races in Pennsylvania by TRIP GABRIEL

By TRIP GABRIEL Buoyed by a new congressional map and grass-roots anger at President Trump, Democrats are poised to flip several Republican-held districts in a state Mr. Trump narrowly won in 2016. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ImY8MK

Next Up at Amazon-Run Whole Foods: Half-Priced Halibut Steaks by NICK WINGFIELD

The grocer will give large discounts for some products, and 10 percent off hundreds of sale items in stores. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Georgia State, Leading U.S. in Black Graduates, Is Engine of Social Mobility by RICHARD FAUSSET

By RICHARD FAUSSET Georgia State, once seen as a night school for white businessmen, has reshaped itself amid a moral awakening and a raft of data-driven experimentation. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jXABr9

California Today: San Francisco Nurses Protest the Zuckerberg Hospital’s Name by NELLIE BOWLES and INYOUNG KANG

By NELLIE BOWLES and INYOUNG KANG Tuesday: A flash point for Facebook’s privacy scandal, Tesla’s reorganization, and a look back at the first airline stewardess, who flew from the Bay Area to Chicago. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Iohq4q

Scientists Made Snails Remember Something That Never Happened to Them by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD When scientists injected RNA from the brain cells of trained snails to untrained snails, the animals behaved as if they remembered the trained snails’ experiences. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2IqDECE

It’s Primary Day. Here’s Everything You Need to Know by LIAM STACK

By LIAM STACK Voters on Tuesday cast ballots for primaries in four states: Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IKGGp0

The Trump White House Will Not Apologize About John McCain (or Much Else, Really) by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS Aides who could face wrath from President Trump for admitting a misstep have adopted the president’s theory that apologizing is giving in. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wIsckr

Facebook’s Latest Transparency Move: Data, Few Details, on What It Removes by SHEERA FRENKEL

The company said it had taken down 865.8 million posts in the first quarter of 2018, the vast majority of them spam, and 583 million fake accounts. There were limited specifics on what was pulled. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Pennsylvania’s Primary: Congressional Races to Watch by MAGGIE ASTOR and TRIP GABRIEL

By MAGGIE ASTOR and TRIP GABRIEL The state has a brand-new voting map, which analysts predict may help Democrats eventually gain up to six seats in the House of Representatives this fall. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KqpnGK

Uber Eliminates Forced Arbitration for Sex Misconduct Claims by DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI

The ride-hailing company will also eliminate a requirement that people who settle these claims sign a nondisclosure agreement. By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology

See Which Facebook Ads Russians Targeted to People Like You by KEITH COLLINS

Congress last week released more than 3,000 Facebook ads linked to Russia around the 2016 presidential election, the most comprehensive look at the misinformation campaign mounted on the social network. By KEITH COLLINS from NYT Technology

How Asteroids May Have Brought Water to Earth by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN It was thought that water bound up in asteroids would be lost in the intense heat of the impacts when they hit our planet. New experiments say no. Published: May 14, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2jVuO5w

Monday, May 14, 2018

An Ice Core Reveals the Economic Health of the Roman Empire by NICHOLAS WADE

By NICHOLAS WADE Lead pollution embedded in a Greenland glacier recorded peak periods of wealth as well as crises, like the Cyprian plague. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2KZ9Gre

As D.I.Y. Gene Editing Gains Popularity, ‘Someone Is Going to Get Hurt’ by EMILY BAUMGAERTNER

By EMILY BAUMGAERTNER After researchers created a virus from mail-order DNA, geneticists sound the alarm about the genetic tinkering carried out in garages and living rooms. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rHQQNe

Amid Political Disarray, Pence Reaches for Control of G.O.P. by ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN and MAGGIE HABERMAN President Trump has not yet crafted a strategy for his involvement in the midterms. So his supremely disciplined running mate has stepped into the void. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wFsoRP

NASA Finds Signs of Plumes From Europa, Jupiter’s Ocean Moon by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG A re-examination of old data shows a NASA spacecraft may have flown through a plume in 1997. The plumes could offer hints of life on the ice-encrusted moon. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2wFpSLa

Supreme Court Ruling Favors Sports Betting by ADAM LIPTAK

By ADAM LIPTAK The case concerned New Jersey, but it has implications for other states eager to allow and tax sports gambling. Americans are estimated to annually place $150 billion in illegal wagers on sports. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rGcFwH

An Evangelical Journalist Finds His Calling at the White House by ELIZABETH DIAS

By ELIZABETH DIAS David Brody has unusual access to the president. In return, Mr. Trump gets a direct line to the evangelical audience he depends on. Published: May 13, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KhSOLd

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Remains of Missing Washington Girl, 10, Are Identified, and Hunt for a ‘Monster’ Begins by CHRISTINA CARON

By CHRISTINA CARON The remains of Lindsey Baum, who disappeared in 2009, were discovered by hunters last year and confirmed this week. Her case has become a kidnapping and homicide investigation. Published: May 12, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KlGFoL

G.M.O. Foods Will Soon Require Labels. What Will the Labels Say? by AMY HARMON

By AMY HARMON The United States Department of Agriculture has proposed guidelines for the new labels, which are required by federal law. Published: May 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IA5z6J

Saturday, May 12, 2018

In Narcisse, Around 75,000 Snakes Are Waking Up From a Nap by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN A very unusual mating ritual follows. Published: May 5, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rC8fGo

His College Knew of His Despair. His Parents Didn’t, Until It Was Too Late. by ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS

By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS Hamilton College knew that one of its students was in deep distress before he killed himself. His parents believe they should have been told. Published: May 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wxfOUE

Magnet Implants? Welcome to the World of Medical Punk by ALICE HINES and ARDEN WRAY

By ALICE HINES and ARDEN WRAY “It’s not good enough to talk,” says Jeffrey Tibbetts, a registered nurse whose home plays host to Grindfest, an annual meetup of biohackers. “You should be taking action. That’s kind of our ethos.” Published: May 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G7Xtgr

Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Made Gun Licenses Unnecessary by LOUIS LUCERO II

By LOUIS LUCERO II Mary Fallin, a Republican, called current gun laws in Oklahoma “appropriate and minimal.” A majority of the Republican-controlled Legislature disagreed. Published: May 10, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KWvsf7

‘Shell-Shocked’ in Hawaii: How Lava Overran a Neighborhood by JUGAL K. PATEL and TIM WALLACE

By JUGAL K. PATEL and TIM WALLACE The Kilauea volcano on the Big Island unleashed havoc when the earth split open, lava spewed into the air and molten rock swallowed streets whole. Published: May 11, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KgfThb

Trump Tirade Is Culmination of Immigration Frustration by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR Trump’s fury at his homeland security secretary was part of his belief that the administration is moving too slowly to make good on his 2016 campaign promises. Published: May 10, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KjcoH9

Friday, May 11, 2018

AT&T Chief Calls Hiring Michael Cohen as Consultant a ‘Big Mistake’ by THE NEW YORK TIMES

In a staffwide memo, Randall L. Stephenson, the C.E.O., also said the company’s head of lobbying would retire. By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology

‘America Is Respected Again,’ Trump Says in Elkhart, Ind., a City Obama Once Championed by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS On Thursday, President Trump swapped his role as grim-faced statesman for one that comes more naturally to him: campaign trail firebrand. Published: May 10, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jOfU0L

Thursday, May 10, 2018

President Trump a Nobel Laureate? It’s a Possibility by EMILY COCHRANE

By EMILY COCHRANE The likelihood of Mr. Trump receiving a Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic efforts once seemed far-fetched. But as talks with North and South Korea progress, supporters see merit in the idea. Published: May 8, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rzgeUB

This Asteroid Shouldn’t Be Where Astronomers Found It by NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR

By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR Space rocks like 2004 EW95 are common between Mars and Jupiter. The discovery of the object near Neptune may provide insights into how the planets formed. Published: May 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2G4YGVE

Giuliani Resigns From Law Firm Amid Tensions Over Comments About Trump by MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMAN Weeks after announcing a leave of absence, Greenberg Traurig said Mr. Giuliani had resigned. Partners had become frustrated by some of his recent interviews. Published: May 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jNOet6

The Green-Feathered Terror That Slaughtered Bats in Spain by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD The largest bat in Europe, a vulnerable species, found shelter in a city park’s trees. Then they started to turn up dead. Published: May 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2ryjb80

Here’s How Michael Cohen’s Shell Company Is Linked to a Russian Oligarch by TROY GRIGGS and KAREN YOURISH

By TROY GRIGGS and KAREN YOURISH Mr. Cohen, President Trump’s lawyer and longtime fixer, was paid by a company connected to a Russian oligarch as well as by several corporations with business pending before the Trump administration. Published: May 8, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I7IJny

Releasing 3 Americans, North Koreans Signal Openness to Washington by PETER BAKER, JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and CHOE SANG-HUN

By PETER BAKER, JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and CHOE SANG-HUN The release of the three prisoners was North Korea’s most tangible gesture aimed at improving relations with the United States since President Trump took office. Published: May 8, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rxSsZe

Trump Greets 3 Americans Freed From North Korea by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The return of the prisoners removed a delicate obstacle as President Trump prepares to meet with the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un. Published: May 9, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IowQcj

Alexa and Siri Can Hear This Hidden Command. You Can’t. by CRAIG S. SMITH

Researchers can now send secret audio instructions undetectable to the human ear to Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant. By CRAIG S. SMITH from NYT Technology

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Chinese Tech Giant May Be First Victim of a New U.S. Cold War by RAYMOND ZHONG

The electronics firm ZTE has found success in the American market like few other Chinese technology brands have. Now it is fighting for its life. By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology

Jumping Into the New Gmail by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Google recently overhauled the web version of its email software, and you can try out the new version — even if you haven’t been formally invited yet. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

100 Images From Cassini’s Mission to Saturn by JONATHAN CORUM

By JONATHAN CORUM NASA’s Cassini spacecraft burned up in Saturn’s atmosphere on Friday, after 20 years in space. Published: September 13, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2wYcY9Z

Adding Art to iPad Documents by J. D. BIERSDORFER

You can add downloaded illustrations, graphics and photos to files created in Microsoft Word, Pages or other word-processing apps on Apple’s tablet. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections by ALEX BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN

By ALEX BURNS and JONATHAN MARTIN Richard Cordray won in Ohio. Don Blankenship lost in West Virginia. And Congress is very unpopular. Published: May 8, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rvTTY6

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Behind Trump’s Termination of Iran Deal Is Risky Bet That U.S. Can ‘Break the Regime’ by DAVID E. SANGER

By DAVID E. SANGER President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal is premised on the idea that the U.S. and its allies force a better deal with Tehran through isolation and sanctions. Published: May 7, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K71mof

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Why A.I. and Cryptocurrency Are Making One Type of Computer Chip Scarce by CADE METZ

A microprocessor once found mostly in machines used for computer games turns out to have a role in both artificial intelligence systems and the mining of digital currencies. By CADE METZ from NYT Technology

Needle by Needle, a Heroin Crisis Grips California’s Rural North by JOSE A. DEL REAL

By JOSE A. DEL REAL Surging opioid use and homelessness are driving an epidemic of despair in parts of the state that are short of housing, treatment options and patience. Published: May 7, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K4y4Xe

Opponents of Iran Deal Hired Investigators to Dig Up Dirt on Obama Aide by MICHAEL D. SHEAR and RONEN BERGMAN

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and RONEN BERGMAN Evidence has surfaced that opponents of the deal engaged in a sophisticated effort to dig up dirt on Benjamin J. Rhodes and his family that continued well after the Obama administration left office. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ikt9nX

How the Father of Computer Science Decoded Nature’s Mysterious Patterns by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN In research shortly before his death in 1954, Alan Turing used mathematics to explore how forms emerge, yielding insights that are now being applied to problems like desalination. Published: May 7, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2KJZxhW

Monday, May 7, 2018

Melania Trump to Roll Out a Children’s Agenda, With a Focus on Social Media by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The president, hoping to protect her from blowback, at one point suggested she choose an easier subject than social media. But she will talk about that and other issues affecting children. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I1qWKp

M.I.T. Is Not Responsible for Student’s Suicide, Court Rules by KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

By KATHARINE Q. SEELYE The student jumped to his death after criticism from a professor, but the court said universities have a duty to prevent suicides only in limited cases. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HWSk0b

Hawaii Volcano Eruption: ‘I Can See My House Burning,’ Says Resident by AUSTIN RAMZY

By AUSTIN RAMZY Lava and hazardous fumes spurred a forced evacuation, and some residents returned to find fire and ashes. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2I0uPzr

Vietnamese Forged a Community in New Orleans. Now It May Be Fading. by STEPHEN HILTNER

By STEPHEN HILTNER Forty-three years after the fall of Saigon and almost 13 years after Hurricane Katrina, many residents wonder if their long-resilient community is nearing another — quieter — inflection point. Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rql4nR

Trump Urges West Virginians Not to Vote for Don Blankenship by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN The president tweeted that Mr. Blankenship’s opponents have a better chance of beating the incumbent Democratic senator, Joe Manchin Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K3q60G

Trump Criticizes Investigators, Citing ‘Unrevealed Conflicts of Interest’ by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN The veiled threat to the special counsel leading the inquiry comes at a time when Mr. Trump’s legal team appears to be struggling to present a consistent message to the American public. Published: May 6, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jDpu6E

Verifying the End of a Nuclear North Korea ‘Could Make Iran Look Easy’ by DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD

By DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD Inspections to confirm that North Korea had shut down its nuclear program and secure its arms would be far more onerous than those in Iran under a current deal that President Trump wants to end. Published: May 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wqIAWC

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Scholars Have Data on Millions of Facebook Users. Who’s Guarding It? by SHEERA FRENKEL

Academics have scoured Facebook pages in the name of science. But the troves they’ve amassed are sometimes unsecured and now pose a privacy risk. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Giuliani Says Trump Would Not Have to Comply With Mueller Subpoena by NOAH WEILAND

By NOAH WEILAND The president’s new lawyer appeared on television Sunday morning in an attempt to clarify comments he made last week about payments to Stormy Daniels. Published: May 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KFx0Kx

How Storms, Missteps and an Ailing Grid Left Puerto Rico in the Dark by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author It took months to restore electricity in Puerto Rico after hurricanes dealt a one-two punch. Many homes are still without power, and the system’s future is far from certain. Published: May 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rlY7Cu

Ships Unearthed in Virginia Offer Glimpse of Colonial Era by EMILY COCHRANE

By EMILY COCHRANE Excavation for a new waterfront development in Old Town Alexandria reveals the bones of ships that were scuttled to expand the coastline. Published: May 5, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2jx2kP9

As State Lawmaker Claims Abuse, Party Leaders Shield Her Colleague by TRIP GABRIEL

By TRIP GABRIEL In Pennsylvania, a female House member has a protective order against a male colleague she accuses of sexual abuse. Party leaders have made no move to expel him. Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FNeagT

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Butterflies: Riders on the Storm by C. CLAIBORNE RAY

By C. CLAIBORNE RAY How do the delicate insects survive pounding rains and high winds? Trees provide refuge, experts say. Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2HXlcBy

He Wrote Disturbing Plans for a School Shooting. But Was That a Crime? by JESS BIDGOOD

By JESS BIDGOOD After residents reported a man who worried them, a journal turned up. “I’m aiming to kill as many as I can,” it read. But that wasn’t the end of the story. Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2KGFMIi

At His Ranch, John McCain Shares Memories and Regrets With Friends by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN Mr. McCain urged former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to “not walk away” from politics, and said he wished he had chosen Joseph I. Lieberman, not Sarah Palin, as his running mate in 2008. Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Ig31KW

Native American Brothers Pulled From Campus Tour After ‘Nervous’ Mother Calls Police by NIRAJ CHOKSHI

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI The mother was “nervous” after they joined the tour in progress, according to the school, Colorado State University, which called the episode “sad and frustrating.” Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HSgclN

NASA’s Mars InSight Mission Launches for Six-Month Journey by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Propelled by a predawn rocket launch from California on Saturday, the spacecraft will study the deep interior of the red planet, contributing to understanding of how planets form. Published: May 4, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2JV9ibV

Friday, May 4, 2018

A Surprise From the Supervolcano Under Yellowstone by SHANNON HALL

By SHANNON HALL The conditions that lead to supereruptions can emerge within a single human lifetime, according to a study of the volcano’s remnants in the national park. Published: October 9, 2017 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2xwGWCY

The Very First Animal Appeared Amid an Explosion of DNA by CARL ZIMMER

By CARL ZIMMER Nobody knows what the first animal looked like. But many of its genes are still present in humans today. Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2rpMrxM

The Legal Issues Raised by the Stormy Daniels Payment, Explained by CHARLIE SAVAGE and KENNETH P. VOGEL

By CHARLIE SAVAGE and KENNETH P. VOGEL The disclosure that President Trump reimbursed his lawyer Michael D. Cohen for a $130,000 payment to a porn star has raised questions about campaign finance laws. Here’s a primer. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2rkskBQ

Trump Undercuts Giuliani About Payments to Stormy Daniels by EILEEN SULLIVAN, MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MARK LANDLER

By EILEEN SULLIVAN, MICHAEL D. SHEAR and MARK LANDLER “He’s a great guy,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Giuliani. “He’ll get his facts straight.” Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HQGnoR

Kilauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii, Forcing Evacuations by AUSTIN RAMZY

By AUSTIN RAMZY After a series of earthquakes, lava began spewing into a community on the eastern edge of the island of Hawaii. Published: May 3, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FIWFy1

The Cold Case That Inspired the ‘Golden State Killer’ Detective to Try Genealogy by TIM ARANGO

By TIM ARANGO Before genealogy websites helped crack the “Golden State Killer” case, a similar technique was used to solve a decades-old cold case in New Hampshire. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2IdiI5A

Thursday, May 3, 2018

She Was Accepted to 113 Colleges: ‘I Could Go Anywhere, and Discover Who I Am’ by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER Jasmine Harrison, 17, received more than $4 million in scholarship offers. She plans to major in biology and work in a neonatal intensive care unit. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2riHmqR

An Ancient Horse Is Unearthed in a Utah Backyard by LAURA M. HOLSON

By LAURA M. HOLSON Paleontologists recently determined that a skeleton discovered during a landscaping project belonged to a horse from the Pleistocene Era. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2w8AS3n

Army Special Forces Secretly Help Saudis Combat Threat From Yemen Rebels by HELENE COOPER, THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF and ERIC SCHMITT

By HELENE COOPER, THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF and ERIC SCHMITT Green Berets on Saudi Arabia’s border with Yemen is helping find and destroy Houthi missiles and launch sites, quietly expanding America’s role in a war it has tried to avoid. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FEm4sX

Kelly Finds Himself in a Familiar Place in the Trump White House: Eyeing the Exits by JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MAGGIE HABERMAN “It’s like a really bad marriage,” Chris Whipple, author of a history of White House chiefs of staff, said of the relationship between President Trump and his chief of staff. Published: May 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JSjFNU

Trump Says Payment to Stormy Daniels Did Not Violate Campaign Laws by EILEEN SULLIVAN, MATT APUZZO and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN, MATT APUZZO and MAGGIE HABERMAN The president’s statements seem to contradict his earlier comments that he knew of no payments to the actress who says she had an affair with Mr. Trump. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2JLldZV

From Cohen to Trump to Giuliani: Conflicting Statements About a Payment to a Porn Star by KAREN YOURISH

By KAREN YOURISH President Trump and his lawyers have made contradictory statements about the $130,000 payment. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HK2f9o

Giuliani Appears to Veer Off Script. A Furor Follows. by MICHAEL D. SHEAR

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR The appearance on Fox News was another high-profile, slightly off-kilter moment for Rudolph Giuliani, who has lived a life full of them. Published: May 2, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jqbld2

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

‘We’ll See,’ Trump Says on North Korea. And Iran. And Nafta. And So On. by KATIE ROGERS

By KATIE ROGERS The president’s verbal tic seems to have gone into overdrive, and those who study his speech patterns are starting to wonder: What happens when we finally see what happens? Published: May 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FBo6tK

Trump to Add Clinton Impeachment Lawyer Emmet Flood to Replace Ty Cobb by MATT APUZZO and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

By MATT APUZZO and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT Mr. Cobb had at one time persuaded President Trump not to attack the special counsel publicly, but Mr. Trump has broken from those confines. Published: May 1, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FEBAoM

Xi Tightens His Grip, and China’s Tech Giants Feel the Squeeze by RAYMOND ZHONG and PAUL MOZUR

The government in China, long suspicious of internet companies, now sees ambitious titans like Tencent and Alibaba as useful partners. By RAYMOND ZHONG and PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology

Xi Tightens His Grip, and China’s Tech Giants Feel the Squeeze by RAYMOND ZHONG and PAUL MOZUR

The government in China, long suspicious of internet companies, now sees ambitious titans like Tencent and Alibaba as useful partners. By RAYMOND ZHONG and PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology

A Lobbyist Helped Scott Pruitt Plan a Morocco Trip. Then Morocco Hired the Lobbyist. by ERIC LIPTON, LISA FRIEDMAN and KENNETH P. VOGEL

By ERIC LIPTON, LISA FRIEDMAN and KENNETH P. VOGEL The head of the E.P.A. allowed a lobbyist friend to play an unusually influential role in setting his agenda during a visit in December. Published: April 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jkDHFs

Israel’s Claims on Iran Divide Europe and U.S. on Merits of Nuclear Deal by MARK LANDLER, DAVID M. HALBFINGER and DAVID E. SANGER

By MARK LANDLER, DAVID M. HALBFINGER and DAVID E. SANGER The starkly divergent reactions suggested how the debate over the Iran deal was likely to play out should President Trump decide to reimpose sanctions on Tehran. Published: April 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2w7aYNq

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Instagram Unveils a Bully Filter by LAURA M. HOLSON

The social media network says the new feature will weed out comments meant to harass or bully its 800 million users. By LAURA M. HOLSON from NYT Technology

Gaia’s Map of 1.3 Billion Stars Makes for a Milky Way in a Bottle by DENNIS OVERBYE

By DENNIS OVERBYE European astronomers released a three-dimensional map of the Milky Way, the most detailed survey ever produced of our home galaxy. Published: April 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2KsCVTd

Mark Zuckerberg Has a Message: Facebook Cares About Your Privacy. Really. by SHEERA FRENKEL

Before the start of Facebook’s annual developer conference, the company’s chief executive unveiled a new privacy control that lets people clear their history on the social network. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

Trump Says Disclosure of Mueller Questions in Russia Probe Is ‘Disgraceful’ by EILEEN SULLIVAN

By EILEEN SULLIVAN President Trump said it was a disgrace that questions the special counsel would like to ask him were “leaked,” and said collusion is a “phony crime.” Published: April 30, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2jl8nqc

Facebook’s Privacy Changes Leave Developers Steaming by SHEERA FRENKEL

As Facebook prepares to hold its annual developer conference this week, many businesses are objecting to how the company has limited their access to its users’ information. By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology

White House Delays Tariffs on E.U., Canada and Mexico for 30 Days by ANA SWANSON

By ANA SWANSON President Trump will give Canada, Mexico and the European Union another 30-day reprieve from steel and aluminum tariffs, delaying punishing levies on key allies. Published: April 29, 2018 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HGlBby

Future of AT&T-Time Warner Deal Is in Judge’s Hands by CECILIA KANG

Final arguments were made, and a ruling is expected on June 12. Judge Richard J. Leon has given little indication of his thinking throughout the six-week trial. By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology

Tech Thinks It Has a Fix for the Problems It Created: Blockchain by NATHANIEL POPPER

First used with Bitcoin, blockchain technology could reduce the control that big internet companies have over our personal information. But it’s far from a mature technology. By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology