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Corona virus midnight update

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By Unknown Author U.S. https://ift.tt/3e3X15d Corona virus midnight update New York Times October 27, 2020 at 02:43AM

‘They stole another Supreme Court seat.’ Democrats fume about Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation.

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR U.S. https://ift.tt/35zdDOE New York Times October 27, 2020 at 02:17AM

Chaotic Way to Run

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By BY HELEN T. VERONGOS Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/34tX3QE Luci Bresette and David Steinberg don’t overtly talk politics in their puzzle, but they drop a few crumbs. New York Times Crossword Puzzles October 27, 2020 at 02:00AM

The Supreme Court refused to extend Wisconsin’s deadline for mailed ballots, a victory for Republicans.

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By BY ADAM LIPTAK U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ts0Nfh New York Times October 27, 2020 at 01:53AM

Supreme Court Won’t Extend Wisconsin’s Deadline for Mailed Ballots

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By BY ADAM LIPTAK U.S. https://ift.tt/3kAGwA7 In April, the court had assumed an extension was permissible, though it insisted that ballots be mailed and postmarked before Election Day. New York Times Absentee Voting, Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Voter Registration and Requirements, Decisions and Verdicts, Elections October 27, 2020 at 01:45AM

Immigration, voting rights and abortion: Partisan groups race a deadline to get their ads on Facebook.

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By BY SHEERA FRENKEL U.S. https://ift.tt/2G1be6q New York Times October 27, 2020 at 01:12AM

Still no post-debate polling swings, and time is running out.

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By BY NATE COHN The Upshot https://ift.tt/3e6uKLp New York Times Polls and Public Opinion, Presidential Election of 2020 October 27, 2020 at 12:54AM

For a Cheese Lover, Two New Books

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By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT Food https://ift.tt/35B3Kjo Anne Saxelby and Alexandra Jones have written informative cheese guides, and the books complement each other. New York Times Cheese, Cooking and Cookbooks October 27, 2020 at 12:43AM

This Chile Crisp Has a Momofuku Pedigree

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By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT Food https://ift.tt/3mpfoob The Momofuku Culinary Lab now sells the condiment to drizzle over ice cream or spice up a main course. New York Times Condiments, Chili Peppers October 27, 2020 at 12:37AM

A West Coast Kouign-Amann

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By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT Food https://ift.tt/3ovr0YQ Manresa now ships its crackly Breton confection nationwide, just in time for a holiday dessert table. New York Times Bakeries and Baked Products October 27, 2020 at 12:36AM

Culinary Historians Turn to Zoom

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By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT Food https://ift.tt/34tPMAk Ben Katchor, the author of “The Dairy Restaurant,” will discuss his book virtually with the Culinary Historians of New York. New York Times Quarantine (Life and Culture) October 27, 2020 at 12:34AM

An Around the World Kind of Rum

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By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT Food https://ift.tt/34wokSM Distilled and aged for a time in Fiji, Plantation Isle of Fiji Double Barrel Rum then heads to the south of France for finishing school. New York Times Rum, Alcoholic Beverages October 27, 2020 at 12:31AM

The Republican Party’s Supreme Court

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/2G17rWK The quest to entrench political conservatism in the country’s highest court comes with a steep cost. New York Times Appointments and Executive Changes, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Conservatism (US Politics), Federal Courts (US), Voting Rights Act (1965) October 27, 2020 at 12:25AM

La jueza Amy Coney Barrett es confirmada a la Corte Suprema: ¿cuál es su historial?

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By BY ADAM LIPTAK en Español https://ift.tt/31MGmyi Como jueza de un tribunal de apelaciones, Barrett ha emitido opiniones que reflejan las de su mentor, el juez Antonin Scalia, pero con pocos de sus ocasionales fallos liberales. New York Times Appointments and Executive Changes, Law and Legislation, Constitution (US), Abortion, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Gun Control, Capital Punishment, Discrimination, United States Politics and Government October 27, 2020 at 12:22AM

Anti-Semitism and What Feeds It

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By BY BRET STEPHENS Opinion https://ift.tt/3e23nlu Two years after the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, the oldest hatred is flourishing across the political spectrum. New York Times Anti-Semitism, Jews and Judaism, Pittsburgh, Pa, Shooting (2018), Fringe Groups and Movements, Discrimination, Immigration and Emigration, Race and Ethnicity, Chabad of Poway Synagogue Shooting (2019), Zionism, Hate Crimes October 27, 2020 at 12:14AM

La desaparición de Mesut Özil

By BY RORY SMITH AND TARIQ PANJA en Español https://ift.tt/3kKAfCd Hace un año, era uno de los jugadores mejor pagados de la Liga Premier. Ahora, después de enfurecer a China y rechazar un recorte salarial, simplemente ha desaparecido. New York Times Soccer, Censorship, Political Prisoners, Uighurs (Chinese Ethnic Group), Mascots October 27, 2020 at 12:09AM

Senate Confirms Barrett, Delivering for Trump and Reshaping the Court

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3kysRtc The vote capped a brazen feat for Republicans, who pushed through a Supreme Court nominee in little more than five weeks with the election looming. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020 October 27, 2020 at 12:07AM

The Senate confirms Barrett on a nearly party-line vote, delivering a win to Trump that tips the Supreme Court to the right.

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/3ky05Jr New York Times October 27, 2020 at 12:07AM

Ming Cho Lee, Fabled Set Designer, Is Dead at 90

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By BY NEIL GENZLINGER Theater https://ift.tt/37GyVMQ His work in theater, dance and opera helped redefine American stage design. New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Theater, Opera, Design, Dancing, Tony Awards (Theater Awards) October 26, 2020 at 11:51PM

Joe Biden, Generic Democrat

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By BY LISA LERER U.S. https://ift.tt/37KHypt He was barely seen in public today, just eight days before the election — but that’s all part of the strategy. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020 October 26, 2020 at 11:36PM

Kushner, Employing Racist Stereotype, Questions if Black Americans ‘Want to Be Successful’

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/3jxSXeP In a “Fox & Friends” interview, President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser also criticized protesters as more concerned with what he called “virtue signaling” than in coming up with “solutions.” New York Times Black People, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Black Lives Matter Movement, George Floyd Protests (2020), Discrimination, Race and Ethnicity, Historically Black Colleges and Universities October 26, 2020 at 11:30PM

Eli Lilly said its antibody treatment does not work on patients hospitalized with Covid-19.

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By BY KATIE THOMAS World https://ift.tt/31H4eTS New York Times internal-essential October 26, 2020 at 11:12PM

Wall St. Alarm at Surge of Virus Sends Stocks and Oil Lower

By BY MATT PHILLIPS AND ESHE NELSON Business https://ift.tt/3mpC6fT Investors get “a reality check about what a renewed round of lockdowns will have on earnings.” New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Stimulus (Economic), Shutdowns (Institutional), United States Politics and Government October 26, 2020 at 11:08PM