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New top story on Hacker News: They paid $100k to ride on Xcor's space plane. Now they want their money back
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YouTube Reportedly Changes Search Algorithm After Writer Complains There Are Too Many Pro-Life Results
A progressive writer was frustrated last week after she discovered a simple search for “abortion” on YouTube yielded a series of pro-life video results.
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Activists Force Alabama Police Department to Retract Facebook Post Which Blamed Murder Rate on Godlessness
Last week, a group of activists called for a police department to retract a Facebook post after it was deemed overly religious.
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Parents Ditching Boy Scouts for Faith-Based Alternative: 'They've Forgotten Who They Are'
Christian parents concerned over the recent moral downward spiral of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are now shunning the organization in favor of a faith-based alternative...
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Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown
The president has repeatedly called allies, reassuring them that he will not yield on his wall demands. But he has not reached out to Democrats, whose votes he needs for a deal.
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Kelly, on His Way Out, Says Administration Long Ago Abandoned Idea of Concrete Wall
The outgoing White House chief of staff’s comments come as a partial government shutdown caused by a fight over a border barrier drags into a second week.
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Lindsey Graham Suggests Syrian Troop Drawdown Will Take Longer Than 30 Days
Mr. Graham, a prominent Republican critic of President Trump’s decision to withdraw, said he felt “a lot better” about the plan after meeting with Mr. Trump.
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Too Old to Be a Freshman in Congress? Donna Shalala Doesn’t Care
The freshman class of representatives is historically young and diverse. It also includes Ms. Shalala, a former Clinton administration official who at 77 will be one of the oldest true freshmen.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2BKofeu
After Early Victories, N.J. Governor Is Undermined by Lawmakers From His Own Party
Swept into office as a progressive reformer, Gov. Philip D. Murphy’s first year has seen his rapid early victories slowed by battles with the Democratic-controlled legislature.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2EXMWqV
Glorified and Vilified, Representative-Elect Ilhan Omar Tells Critics: ‘Just Deal’
Ms. Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, says America is not the golden land she learned about as a Somali refugee. “I wasn’t comfortable with that hypocrisy.”
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2AngPOt
The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn
Mr. Ghosn, the ousted Nissan executive, wasn’t supposed to succeed in Japan, but he never expected to fail like this. He faces charges of financial wrongdoing at the company he helped save.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2SsmcTr
Facebook Data Scandals Stoke Criticism That a Privacy Watchdog Too Rarely Bites
A federal regulator is under attack for what critics say is a systemic failure to police tech giants and their vast appetite for personal data.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Soh4j3
Cyberattack Disrupts Printing of Major Newspapers
Malware was focused on networks used by Tribune Publishing, former owner of The Los Angeles Times. It was the first known attack on newspaper printing operations.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Ro7EXI
‘Exhibit A’: How McKinsey Got Entangled in a Bribery Case
The consultancy’s report became key evidence in a battle over the extradition of a powerful Ukrainian oligarch charged in a scheme to help Boeing.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2GLRyTz
A Closed Brooklyn Bridge and 40,000 Pounds of Deli Meat: New York Is That Crowded
An influx of tourists is synonymous with New York’s holiday season. But this weekend, some of the city’s institutions seemed to hit their tipping points.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Vm2BGC
In the New Year’s Eve Spotlight: Snoop Dogg, Ninja and a Free Press
The Times Square Alliance is joining with the Committee to Protect Journalists to send millions of viewers a message on the importance of journalism.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2SxS0qg
Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing
Let us help you start your day.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2RjYw6z
Against Liberal Defeatism
The “fascists” haven’t won. Acting as if they have is self-defeating.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2CF47Ml
Editorial Observer: A Changing of the Guard
A generation of postwar foreign policy leaders is passing from the scene.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Tlnxvw
The Story of 2018 Was Climate Change
Future generations may ask why we were distracted by lesser matters.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2EULd5U
New Year’s Day Is Also Emancipation Day
Our nation must fulfill the hopes unleashed by the Emancipation Proclamation.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2EUKSRD
Spread the Digital Wealth
There are plenty of ways to deliver tech jobs to rural communities.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2F0P1mj
Kamala Harris: Everyone Gets Sick. And We Deserve Better.
What my mother’s death taught me about the health care system America needs.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2VivCmv
The end is near: 11 Ways to Be a Better Person in 2019
In short: more sex and CBD, less spending and screen time.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2GQCKDw
Showmanship, and Conflict, as Darts Goes From Smoky Pubs to TV Spectacle
The yelps and fist pumps and prancing around stage are already irritating some traditionalists.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2AlCeHX
Self-Helped: The Art of Bullet Journaling and the Improved To-Do List
First, ask yourself: Does this thought actually belong here?
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Aip66l
Armed Man in Tactical Clothing Headed to a Texas Church to ‘Fulfill a Prophecy,’ Police Say
The man stopped at a restaurant restroom for 30 minutes before emerging wearing a surgical face mask and gripping a loaded handgun, witnesses and the police said.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2sa0yrP
Obamacare, Ruled Invalid by Federal Judge, Will Remain in Effect During Appeal
The judge said on Sunday that his ruling would not go into immediate effect because “Americans would otherwise face great uncertainty.”
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2AjvqKI
Bre Payton, Conservative Writer and Fox News Commentator, Dies at 26
She started writing for The Federalist in April 2015. The site said she quickly became a “rising star” who was regularly featured on Fox News.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2BNU5XN
Patriots 38, Jets 3: Todd Bowles Is Fired by Jets After Rout by the Patriots
He had a solid first season as head coach, but after that things deteriorated. Over all, in Bowles’ four seasons in charge, the Jets had a 24-40 record.
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from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2EXWrX7
Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure, study suggests
A new study suggests that people over age 65 who are newly diagnosed with heart failure can continue to drink moderate amounts of alcohol without worsening their condition. However, the findings do not suggest that nondrinkers should start imbibing after a heart failure diagnosis, the researchers emphasized.
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from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BMH94z
How 'Dry January' is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight
New research shows that taking part in Dry January sees people regaining control of their drinking, having more energy, better skin and losing weight. They also report drinking less months later.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VmDTpc
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VmDTpc
Proportion of cancers associated with excess body weight varies considerably by state
A new study finds an at least 1.5-fold difference in the share of cancers related to obesity between states with the highest and lowest proportions.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q7Hd3X
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Q7Hd3X
A boundary dance of amyloid-beta stepping into dementia
Alzheimer's disease is caused by aggregates of amyloid-beta peptides. This aggregation is accelerated at a cell membrane surface. The research group at ExCELLS revealed the reason of this phenomenon by molecular dynamics simulations and NMR experiments. m
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EZS3qy
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2EZS3qy
New laws: What to expect in Utah, other states starting Jan. 1
In Utah, DUIs, online retail taxes, vehicle fees and charter schools are some of the areas facing new regulations beginning Jan. 1, 2019.
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Favorite images of 2018: Southern Utah photographers share stories behind the photos
Spectrum & Daily News staff photographers Chris Caldwell of St. George and James M. Dobson of Cedar City reflect on covering Southern Utah in 2018.
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What you need to know if you plan to light fireworks on New Year's Eve
Utah residents can ignite fireworks between 11 a.m. Dec. 31 and 1 a.m. Jan. 1. Certain areas are restricted.
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Lion kills young worker at North Carolina wildlife sanctuary
A lion at a North Carolina private wildlife sanctuary fatally mauled a 22-year-old worker on Sunday before being shot and killed by local law enforcement, officials said.
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from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2TmvnFd
China factory activity shrinks for first time in over 2 years, 2019 looks tougher
China's factory activity contracted for the first time in over two years in December, highlighting the challenges facing Beijing as it seeks to end a bruising trade war with Washington and reduce the risk of a sharper economic slowdown in 2019.
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from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2GNdOg4
Congo opposition cries foul after presidential poll blighted by mishaps
The main opposition camps in Congo's presidential election on Sunday complained of widespread irregularities after a chaotic vote disrupted by long queues, broken voting machines and torrential rain.
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from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2EUba6g
Ebola-hit Congolese town stages mock vote to protest at ban
Residents of an Ebola hotspot in eastern Congo staged a mock presidential election on Sunday to show the authorities a decision to postpone the vote there due to health fears was unfounded.
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from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2VjSS3x
Stocks pin hopes on Sino-U.S. talk, as year ends deep in the red
Asian stocks rose on Monday as hints of progress on the Sino-U.S. trade standoff provided a rare glimmer of optimism in what has been a rough year-end for equities globally.
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from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2An5dep
Bangladesh PM Hasina wins third straight term despite vote-rigging claims
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's alliance won Bangladesh's election with a thumping majority, the country's Election Commission said on Monday, giving her a third straight term following a vote that the opposition rejected as rigged.
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from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2SzajLL
China's services activity picks up in December: official PMI
Growth in China's services industry picked up in December after a two-month slowdown, an official survey showed, offering some respite for the slowing economy though the outlook remains gloomy as domestic and external risks to growth rise.
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