Trump Plays the Man’s Card
Now he’s attacking Clinton and misses the point about a woman’s card: It’s less than worthless.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Blackie Sherrod, 96, Texan Who Wrote About Sports With an Informed Swagger, Dies
Blackie Sherrod, 96, Texan Who Wrote About Sports With an Informed Swagger, Dies
Mr. Sherrod, voted the state’s best 16 times, was admired for his lively style and for mentoring Dan Jenkins and other younger writers.
The Many Faces of Dennis Hastert
The Many Faces of Dennis Hastert
Born-again Christian. Public servant. Child molester. He’s a study in the messiness of human nature.
Kim Binsted
Kim Binsted
Belgians get iodine pills for nuclear safety
Belgians get iodine pills for nuclear safety
Podcast favorites: Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Bernie gets the Axe | Guns in America
Donald the Dove, Hillary the Hawk
Donald the Dove, Hillary the Hawk
The Clinton-Trump battle of the sexes is already getting ugly. Hide the children until November.
Inside Wealth: One Top Taxpayer Moved, and New Jersey Shuddered
Inside Wealth: One Top Taxpayer Moved, and New Jersey Shuddered
The hedge fund manager David Tepper’s relocation to Florida is a case study in how tax collection changes when income becomes concentrated in the hands of a few.
Hackers’ $81 Million Sneak Attack on World Banking
Hackers’ Million Sneak Attack on World Banking
Thieves used the Swift network to steal $ 81 million from Bangladesh’s central bank in February, raising concerns about vulnerabilities within the system.
Learn You Have Alzheimer’s, Then Invite a Reporter to Tail You? Really?
Learn You Have Alzheimer’s, Then Invite a Reporter to Tail You? Really?
The reporter N.R. Kleinfield wanted to track a case of Alzheimer’s from right after a person’s diagnosis. First, he had to find a willing subject.
What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?
What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Here are answers to some common questions about a disease that can seem frightening, mysterious and daunting.
A Young Logger With Deep Roots in the California Timberlands
A Young Logger With Deep Roots in the California Timberlands
A newly graduated forestry technician enjoys the sense of continuity that comes from playing his part in the business his family started 70 years ago.
More Machine Than Man, an Electric Umpire’s Call of the Future
More Machine Than Man, an Electric Umpire’s Call of the Future
In 1950, the Brooklyn Dodgers trotted out a forerunner to modern technology during spring training: a machine designed to call strikes.
Syrian City Torn by War Shows Jarring Resolve to Try to Live Normally
Syrian City Torn by War Shows Jarring Resolve to Try to Live Normally
Years of war has hardened hearts in Aleppo, and even as inhabitants attempt to carry on, the impact of the civil conflict is an inescapable reality.
Muslim’s Labour Candidacy Shapes London Mayoral Race
Muslim’s Labour Candidacy Shapes London Mayoral Race
With Britain struggling to integrate minorities, Sadiq Khan is favored to win election on Thursday, which would make him the first Muslim to lead the city and give a boost to his opposition party.
Selling Bottled Water That’s Better for the Planet
Selling Bottled Water That’s Better for the Planet
Companies like Just Water are addressing customers’ demand for convenience while working to make their bottles more environmentally friendly.
Remo Belli, Developer of the Synthetic Drumhead, Dies at 88
Remo Belli, Developer of the Synthetic Drumhead, Dies at 88
Mr. Belli’s Weather King, so named because it was impervious to humid conditions, largely replaced animal hides and helped feed rock ’n’ roll fever.
A Potent Side Effect to the Flint Water Crisis: Mental Health Problems
A Potent Side Effect to the Flint Water Crisis: Mental Health Problems
Health care workers are scrambling to help people cope with the consequences of contaminated water, including profound stress, worry, depression and guilt.
Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Unstoppable Facebook
Bits: Farhad and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Unstoppable Facebook
The (relative) decline of Apple, the ascendance of Amazon and the continuing dominance of Mark Zuckerberg’s social network.
Dispatches From ‘Woodstock for Capitalists’
Dispatches From ‘Woodstock for Capitalists’
Highlights and analysis from the annual shareholder meeting of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate.
Iraqi Protesters Breach Green Zone, Storm Parliament
Iraqi Protesters Breach Green Zone, Storm Parliament
Hundreds of protesters climbed over the blast walls surrounding Baghdad’s highly-fortified Green Zone for the first time on Saturday and stormed into parliament, carrying Iraqi flags and chanting against the government.
Elon Musk’s Model Mother, Maye, Prepares for Met Gala Debut
Elon Musk’s Model Mother, Maye, Prepares for Met Gala Debut
A nutritionist who roamed the Kalahari desert and placed in beauty pageants has a career surge thanks in part to her eldest son, the technology titan.
A Crusader in the Coal Mine, Taking On President Obama
A Crusader in the Coal Mine, Taking On President Obama
The energy tycoon Robert Murray has fought the president all the way to the Supreme Court with a message: To keep America strong, keep mining coal.
Hauling a Load of Breakdowns and Broken Hearts
Hauling a Load of Breakdowns and Broken Hearts
The Haggler follows up on the American Truck Group, whose rent-to-own program offered truckers a chance to be their own boss but left many angry and bitter.
Brooklyn’s Wearable Revolution
Brooklyn’s Wearable Revolution
The borough is becoming the East Coast’s Silicon Valley, with a new development in the Navy Yards and another in Sunset Park.
Officials: At Least 21 Dead in Baghdad Car Bomb
Officials: At Least 21 Dead in Baghdad Car Bomb
A car-bombing Saturday in southeastern Baghdad killed at least 21 people wounded at least 42 others, according to police and hospital officials.
Baseball Capsules
Baseball Capsules
Marlins lefty Adam Conley threw no-hit ball for 7 2/3 innings before being pulled by manager Don Mattingly after 116 pitches, and Miami’s bullpen wound up holding off the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Friday night.
Hernandez Ties Mariners Win Record; Beat Royals 1-0
Hernandez Ties Mariners Win Record; Beat Royals 1-0
Felix Hernandez tied Jamie Moyer for the most wins in Seattle Mariners history, accomplishing it with just one hit of support in a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
In an Era of Streaming, Cinema Is Under Attack
In an Era of Streaming, Cinema Is Under Attack
Our chief film critics, Manohla Dargis and A.O. Scott, consider the state of moviegoing in an era of omnipresent screens.
Top 10 Comments: ‘I Feel Ashamed Watching This’
Top 10 Comments: ‘I Feel Ashamed Watching This’
Readers react to abuse against female sports journalists, the Ted Cruz-Carly Fiorina ticket, texting while driving and more.
Corner Office: Vivian Lee: Trust in Your Own Leadership Style
Corner Office: Vivian Lee: Trust in Your Own Leadership Style
Ms. Lee, the chief executive of University of Utah Health Care, says she has learned to ignore critics of her consultative decision-making process.
Friday, April 29, 2016
Nicholas Guyatt’s ‘Bind Us Apart’
Nicholas Guyatt’s ‘Bind Us Apart’
A historian argues that 19th-century citizens wanted to help Indians and slaves by deporting them.
Economic Trends: How You’re Making Facebook a Money Machine
Economic Trends: How You’re Making Facebook a Money Machine
The social media addiction of customers is feeding astonishing profits.
Marlins All-Star Dee Gordon Suspended 80 Games for Doping
Marlins All-Star Dee Gordon Suspended 80 Games for Doping
Gordon, the reigning National League batting champion, was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for exogenous testosterone and clostebol.
Valeant Files Annual Report, Says in Compliance With Covenants
Valeant Files Annual Report, Says in Compliance With Covenants
Beleaguered Canadian drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc filed its long-delayed 2015 annual report on Friday, and said it was in compliance with its credit agreement and senior note indentures.
The Weekly Health Quiz: 1 Minute of Exercise, E-Cigarettes and Cosmetic Surgery
The Weekly Health Quiz: 1 Minute of Exercise, E-Cigarettes and Cosmetic Surgery
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
Seeing the Cycle of Life in My Baby Daughter’s Eyes
Seeing the Cycle of Life in My Baby Daughter’s Eyes
We celebrate every moment in an infant’s journey but are repelled by similar helplessness in the elderly.
Rovi Buys TiVo in $1.1 Billion Deal
Rovi Buys TiVo in .1 Billion Deal
In acquiring TiVo, Rovi will get access to analytics about viewing habits and add 10 million households to its own 18 million.
Better Aging Through Practice, Practice, Practice
Better Aging Through Practice, Practice, Practice
Don’t Abandon America’s Afghan Helpers
Don’t Abandon America’s Afghan Helpers
Exxon Mobil’s Quarterly Profit Drops 63%
Exxon Mobil’s Quarterly Profit Drops 63%
Exxon Mobil, the world’s largest publicly traded oil producer, cited plunging crude prices and weak refining margins for the drop in earnings.
The Pros and Cons of Using a Robot as an Investment Adviser
The Pros and Cons of Using a Robot as an Investment Adviser
Regulators and others question whether robo-advisers, which assemble investment portfolios online, can grasp clients’ situations the way humans can.
The Workologist: A Job Interview With the Whole Airport Departure Lounge
The Workologist: A Job Interview With the Whole Airport Departure Lounge
Interviewing a job applicant in a public place may be awkward and inconsiderate, but it is most likely legal, though experts say it’s ill advised.
Bits: Cloud Services Show Their Value in Earnings Reports
Bits: Cloud Services Show Their Value in Earnings Reports
Amazon made a profit of $ 513 million in its most recent quarter, and its Amazon Web Services was the star of the show.
Your Money: A Private Equity Alum’s Guide to Better Payday Lenders
Your Money: A Private Equity Alum’s Guide to Better Payday Lenders
A new guide on the website NerdWallet is aimed at helping borrowers avoid the trap of payday loans with punishingly high interest rates.
A New Windows PC for an Old iTunes Library
A New Windows PC for an Old iTunes Library
The music, video and other files in your iTunes collection can move right into a new Windows 10 computer.
Formula One Prepares Another Major Overhaul
Formula One Prepares Another Major Overhaul
Just two years after introducing a radical new technical formula, Grand Prix racing is planning another new set of regulations.
Republicans Make Early Rush to California
Republicans Make Early Rush to California
The courtship of Californians officially begins on Friday, with the kickoff of the state Republican Party convention in Burlingame, and the event will be studded with political stars this year.
Raising a Child With Grit Can Mean Letting Her Quit
Raising a Child With Grit Can Mean Letting Her Quit
The rule at the “grit” expert Angela Duckworth’s house? You can quit. But you can’t quit on a hard day.
Morning Agenda: Bigger Is Better For Health Care Companies
Morning Agenda: Bigger Is Better For Health Care Companies
Washington Haggles as Puerto Rico Deadline Looms | Jeffrey Katzenberg at a Crossroads
Europe Hangs On in Modest Recovery
Europe Hangs On in Modest Recovery
The eurozone economy has finally edged back above its pre-crisis level, achieved in 2008, but grave doubts persist about its future prospects.
R.B.S. Losses Widen After Payment to British Government
R.B.S. Losses Widen After Payment to British Government
The bank paid $ 1.7 billion in March to fulfill a condition of its bailout package, which gave the government dividend priority.
A Summer Vacation That Lasts a Lifetime
A Summer Vacation That Lasts a Lifetime
Washington Still Haggling as Puerto Rico Debt Deadline Looms
Washington Still Haggling as Puerto Rico Debt Deadline Looms
As a May 1 deadline nears, terms of a bill to rescue the island are unresolved, risking greater injury to its ailing economy.
As Russians Struggle to Pay Bills, Debt Collectors Mimic the Mob
As Russians Struggle to Pay Bills, Debt Collectors Mimic the Mob
A culture of violence and threats is flourishing as growing numbers of Russians turn to borrowing at astronomical interest rates amid a punishing recession.
There’s No Such Thing as a Free Rolex
There’s No Such Thing as a Free Rolex
Wrath of the Conned
Wrath of the Conned
The divergent outcomes of the presidential nominating processes is a tale of two very different parties.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq, Seeking to Bolster Fight Against ISIS
Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq, Seeking to Bolster Fight Against ISIS
The vice president will urge senior Iraqi officials to put their nation’s interests above sectarian, regional or personal ones.
Ticketfly Lures 2 Prized New York Clubs Away From Ticketmaster
Ticketfly Lures 2 Prized New York Clubs Away From Ticketmaster
Ticketfly, an online upstart owned by Pandora, has reached a deal to be the exclusive ticketing provider for the Bowery Ballroom and the Mercury Lounge.
VW C.E.O. ‘Personally’ Apologized to President Obama in Plea for Mercy
VW C.E.O. ‘Personally’ Apologized to President Obama in Plea for Mercy
The carmaker also said it had set aside about $ 7.9 billion for legal costs worldwide, indicating that it expects fines in the U.S. to be much lower than some analysts have estimated.
U.S. Economy Grew 0.5% in First Quarter, the Slowest Pace of Growth in Two Years
U.S. Economy Grew 0.5% in First Quarter, the Slowest Pace of Growth in Two Years
The trajectory of the economic recovery remains frustratingly uneven, nearly seven years after it began — but plenty is also going right at the same time.
Abbott to Acquire St. Jude Medical for $25 Billion
Abbott to Acquire St. Jude Medical for Billion
The deal to combine the two makers of devices for cardiovascular disease would give them a larger position across the market.
Review: On ‘Formation’ World Tour, Beyoncé Through ‘Lemonade’-Tinted Glasses
Review: On ‘Formation’ World Tour, Beyoncé Through ‘Lemonade’-Tinted Glasses
The opening night of the tour began somewhere near funeral and ended very surely at baptism, an arc that was already familiar from her latest release.
For a New Mom, Relentless Fatigue Could Signal a Thyroid Problem
For a New Mom, Relentless Fatigue Could Signal a Thyroid Problem
Most new moms were tired, right? Still I sensed that something intense was happening: I was a different person.
"Way Up There": Above the Earth and onward to Mars
‘Way Up There": Above the Earth and onward to Mars
Podcast favorites: Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Bernie gets the Axe | Guns in America
5 of Chicago"s coolest neighborhoods
5 of Chicago’s coolest neighborhoods
Podcast favorites: Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Bernie gets the Axe | Guns in America
Senate Republicans to Name Names in Effort to Rekindle Criminal Justice Bill
Senate Republicans to Name Names in Effort to Rekindle Criminal Justice Bill
Hoping to restore momentum for a criminal justice overhaul, Senate sponsors of the legislation plan to go public on Thursday with the names of new Republican supporters and the changes made in the package to appease party critics.
Chris Wallace, In-House Moderate at Fox News, Has Less Predictable Targets
Chris Wallace, In-House Moderate at Fox News, Has Less Predictable Targets
At a tricky moment for Fox, Mr. Wallace has been allowed leeway, even including firing “inside the tent.”
Airlift Is Sending 33 Lions From South American Circuses to African Sanctuary
Airlift Is Sending 33 Lions From South American Circuses to African Sanctuary
In what is being called the largest lion airlift in history, the big cats — together weighing more than 10,000 pounds — will make a 14- to 15-hour trip.
Barclays to Sell Credit Card Business in Portugal and Spain
Barclays to Sell Credit Card Business in Portugal and Spain
The Spanish online bank Bancopopular-e will buy the Barclaycard consumer payments business in the two countries, in Barclays’ latest exit from Continental Europe.
Ted Cruz Unveils a Campaign Surprise, but It May Not Be Enough
Ted Cruz Unveils a Campaign Surprise, but It May Not Be Enough
Mr. Cruz has taken the highly unusual step of picking Carly Fiorina as an early running mate as he looks to block Donald J. Trump from winning the Republican nomination. But will Mrs. Fiorina matter?
News: Morning Agenda: Yahoo Gives Starboard Value 4 Board Seats
News: Morning Agenda: Yahoo Gives Starboard Value 4 Board Seats
A Hedge Fund Herd Loses Billions | Facebook Plans to Solidify Founder’s Control
Candidates, Let’s Talk About Women’s Health
Candidates, Let’s Talk About Women’s Health
A crucial issue — a matter of life or death — is missing from the presidential race.
F.E.C. Tries to Bridge a Gap Between ‘A’ and ‘The’
F.E.C. Tries to Bridge a Gap Between ‘A’ and ‘The’
After failing to agree on the issue this month, commissioners with the Federal Election Commission will consider on Thursday whether to tweak an existing regulation by changing the time frame to “a calendar year” from “the calendar year.”
At McDonald’s, Fat Profits but Lean Wages
At McDonald’s, Fat Profits but Lean Wages
TUI Group to Sell Hotelbeds Group for $1.3 Billion
TUI Group to Sell Hotelbeds Group for .3 Billion
The wholesale hotel-room booking business will be sold to the private equity firm Cinven and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
A-10 vs. F-35: Air Force warplanes to face off
A-10 vs. F-35: Air Force warplanes to face off
Recent podcasts: Bernie gets the Axe | Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Graham Opposes GOP Leader
Cruz and Trump, as Clock Ticks Down, Hustle for Crucial Indiana Win
Cruz and Trump, as Clock Ticks Down, Hustle for Crucial Indiana Win
For all the attention Senator Ted Cruz and Donald J. Trump are creating, there is widespread uncertainty about how the state’s primary will transpire.
Press Freedom Weakened Around the World in 2015, Report Says
Press Freedom Weakened Around the World in 2015, Report Says
A report by Freedom House added to evidence showing that assaults on members of the news media are spreading beyond chronically dangerous areas.
Nicolino Takes 2-Hitter Into 8th as Marlins Beat Dodgers 2-0
Nicolino Takes 2-Hitter Into 8th as Marlins Beat Dodgers 2-0
Justin Nicolino gave up two hits in 7 1/3 innings in his season debut to lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.
Altuva Paces Astros Past Seattle 7-4
Altuva Paces Astros Past Seattle 7-4
Jose Altuve opened the game with his third leadoff homer of the season, doubled twice and scored three runs to help the Houston Astros avoid a sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Trump and the Madness of Crowds
Trump and the Madness of Crowds
We thought primary voters cared about ideology and electability. Were we wrong?
A Promising New Path for Saudi Arabia
A Promising New Path for Saudi Arabia
Mercer"s Double in 12th Lifts Pirates Over Rockies 9-8
Mercer’s Double in 12th Lifts Pirates Over Rockies 9-8
Jordy Mercer hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the 12th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates continued their mastery of the Colorado Rockies with a 9-8 marathon win Wednesday night.
Deutsche Bank Profit Down 58 Percent Amid Challenging Markets
Deutsche Bank Profit Down 58 Percent Amid Challenging Markets
The German lender said that its litigation costs had declined significantly in the first quarter, but that market conditions had cut into its profits.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Comcast Tops Estimates With Video Subscriber Gains
Comcast Tops Estimates With Video Subscriber Gains
Comcast Corp on Wednesday posted better-than-expected results, bolstered by the biggest first-quarter gain in pay-TV customers in nine years and growth in its business services, high-speed Internet and entertainment units.
All Eyes on Facebook to Lift Tech’s Dismal Spirits
All Eyes on Facebook to Lift Tech’s Dismal Spirits
Facebook is scheduled to release its quarterly results on Wednesday, and its performance is expected to brighten the shadow cast by Apple, Google and others.
Yahoo Agrees to Give 4 Board Seats to Starboard Value
Yahoo Agrees to Give 4 Board Seats to Starboard Value
The activist hedge fund had proposed its own slate of directors if Yahoo did not proceed with a deal to sell its core business.
Once a Child Soldier, Now Seeking a Path as Colombia Contemplates Peace
Once a Child Soldier, Now Seeking a Path as Colombia Contemplates Peace
Charting a future for thousands of young rebel fighters like Mélida is vital to the success of any deal to end 50 years of armed conflict, analysts say.
$1,400,000 Homes in Rhode Island, California and Illinois
,400,000 Homes in Rhode Island, California and Illinois
A Federal in Newport, R.I., a cottage in Glen Ellen, Calif., and a former clubhouse in River Forest, Ill.
Getting Political in the Supermarket
Getting Political in the Supermarket
A woman got an unexpected response when she asked a stranger if she knew who made the napkins she was buying.
François Pinault, Luxury Goods Magnate, to Open Private Museum in Paris
François Pinault, Luxury Goods Magnate, to Open Private Museum in Paris
The site, which will display his vast collection of contemporary art, will be housed in a former commodities exchange building in Les Halles.
Global Slowdown and Referendum Fears Weigh on British Economy
Global Slowdown and Referendum Fears Weigh on British Economy
Gross domestic product grew 0.4 percent in the first quarter, in line with economists’ forecasts but slower than the previous quarter.
Obama’s Last Chance to End the ‘Forever War’
Obama’s Last Chance to End the ‘Forever War’
Do you let your kids make in-app purchases?
Do you let your kids make in-app purchases?
Podcast favorites: Blindsided: How ISIS Shook The World | Bernie gets the Axe | Guns in America
Primary Takeaways: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Edge Closer to Nominations
Primary Takeaways: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Edge Closer to Nominations
The two were looking for a convincing five-state romp in the East that would quiet skeptics and marginalize rivals. He pulled it off. She fell slightly short.
Sinosphere: A Robot Monk Captivates China, Mixing Spirituality With Artificial Intelligence
Sinosphere: A Robot Monk Captivates China, Mixing Spirituality With Artificial Intelligence
Much like the star of the “Kung Fu Panda” series, the two-foot-tall robot Xian’er dwells in a temple, dispensing wisdom about religion and life.
TV’s Dwindling Middle Class
TV’s Dwindling Middle Class
Money worries and striving were part of the mainstream sitcom. Now most characters exist in a classless world.
Don’t Blame Silicon Valley for Theranos
Don’t Blame Silicon Valley for Theranos
Lending a Library a Hand in Colorado
Lending a Library a Hand in Colorado
A novelist becomes a HistoriCorps volunteer to help transform a dilapidated Colorado ranch into a live-in library. Safety ropes and hard hats are involved.
Banco Santander Profit Falls Amid Turbulent Currency Markets
Banco Santander Profit Falls Amid Turbulent Currency Markets
The Spanish lender said its profit was down 5 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier as the British pound and Latin American currencies affected results.
News: Morning Agenda: Comcast in Talks to Buy DreamWorks Animation
News: Morning Agenda: Comcast in Talks to Buy DreamWorks Animation
Apple’s 13-Year Surge Ebbs | André Esteves Freed From House Arrest
Pulling Away From Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Is Turning to the Fall
Pulling Away From Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Is Turning to the Fall
Stepping up fund-raising for the general election is among the priorities even if the Democratic nomination contest has yet to be settled.
1 Minute of All-Out Exercise May Equal 45 Minutes of Moderate Exertion
1 Minute of All-Out Exercise May Equal 45 Minutes of Moderate Exertion
Sixty seconds of intense exercise provided the benefits of three-quarters of an hour of moderate cycling.
Swipe Right to Connect Young People to H.I.V. Testing
Swipe Right to Connect Young People to H.I.V. Testing
Free apps go beyond health class to help teenagers find out if they need H.I.V. treatment.
Voting Rights Lose in North Carolina
Voting Rights Lose in North Carolina
Salah Abdeslam, Main Paris Attacks Suspect, Is Extradited to France
Salah Abdeslam, Main Paris Attacks Suspect, Is Extradited to France
Mr. Abdeslam, who is also believed to be connected to the attacks in Brussels last month, was handed over by Belgium, according to prosecutors in both countries.
A Burst of Energy in Bangladesh
A Burst of Energy in Bangladesh
The government has made great strides in increasing energy capacity. But it needs to give power to the people, too.
Candidates Speak After Primaries
Candidates Speak After Primaries
It was a big night for Donald J. Trump, who swept the Republican contests, and Hillary Clinton, who won all but Rhode Island among the Democratic primaries.
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