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Word + Quiz: potable

By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3qCp9lT This word has appeared in 18 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. New York Times December 9, 2020 at 01:02AM

Biden’s Choice for Pentagon Faces Questions on Ties to Contractors

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By BY ERIC LIPTON, KENNETH P. VOGEL AND MICHAEL LAFORGIA U.S. https://ift.tt/3m31wiJ Retired Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III serves on the board of Raytheon, one of the world’s largest weapons makers, and is a partner in an investment firm that buys military suppliers. New York Times United States Politics and Government, United States Defense and Military Forces, Defense Contracts, Arms Trade December 9, 2020 at 12:50AM

Two Presidents, Two Messages, One Killer Virus

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By BY PETER BAKER U.S. https://ift.tt/2JCNyav In split-screen assessments of the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump focused on the “medical miracle” of vaccines and President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. warned of a “very dark winter.” New York Times Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government December 9, 2020 at 12:32AM

In Farewell Speech, Udall Says Senate Has Become ‘Graveyard for Progress’

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By BY LUKE BROADWATER U.S. https://ift.tt/36WwwN3 Senator Tom Udall, a retiring New Mexico Democrat, used his parting speech as a call to kill the legislative filibuster, arguing that it had caused paralysis and prevented action on big issues. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Filibusters and Debate Curbs December 9, 2020 at 12:27AM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/3lS38vS The Morning New York Times December 9, 2020 at 12:13AM

For frontline workers in Britain, a simple ‘jab’ opens a new front in the coronavirus battle.

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By BY MEGAN SPECIA World https://ift.tt/3m1NSMS New York Times internal-essential December 9, 2020 at 12:12AM

As Trump Rails Against Loss, His Supporters Become More Threatening

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By BY NICK CORASANITI, JIM RUTENBERG AND KATHLEEN GRAY U.S. https://ift.tt/2JKFNiw The president’s baseless claims of voting fraud have prompted outrage among his loyalists and led to behavior that Democrats and even some Republicans say has become dangerous. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, States (US), Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), Suits and Litigation (Civil), Electoral College, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Threats and Threatening Messages, Rumors and Misinformation December 9, 2020 at 12:09AM

The Nation Reached ‘Safe Harbor.’ Here’s What That Means.

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By BY NICK CORASANITI, SYDNEY EMBER AND ALAN FEUER U.S. https://ift.tt/2JZ4SWR President Trump’s efforts to overturn the presidential election are nearing the end of the line. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Electoral College December 9, 2020 at 12:08AM

Special End of Year 2020 News Quiz

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By COMPILED BY JEREMY ENGLE AND JOHN OTIS The Learning Network https://ift.tt/36VAVQo See what you remember about this extraordinary year by taking our special 2020 news quiz. New York Times December 9, 2020 at 12:01AM

Stop the Coronavirus Outbreak at Brooklyn’s Federal Jail

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/36Y1q7R New York’s congressional representatives can make sure that prisoners are treated humanely. New York Times Prisons and Prisoners, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) December 9, 2020 at 12:00AM

Apps Are Helping to Gut the Restaurant Industry

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By BY GREG BENSINGER Opinion https://ift.tt/3n1btyB High fees are cutting already thin margins to the bone. New York Times Delivery Services, Restaurants, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) December 9, 2020 at 12:00AM

When England’s schools reopened this summer, few students fell ill, a study finds.

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By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI World https://ift.tt/3qGvNaD New York Times internal-essential December 8, 2020 at 11:59PM

The Trump administration is planting loyalists in Biden transition meetings.

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By BY LISA FRIEDMAN U.S. https://ift.tt/2W0KYNL New York Times December 8, 2020 at 11:57PM

Biden Promises 100 Million Vaccine Shots in 100 Days, but Shortage Worries Rise

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND SHARON LAFRANIERE U.S. https://ift.tt/3lSGrrm President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s promise to shift the course of the pandemic in his first 100 days in office could run into vaccine production and procurement problems he will inherit. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Vaccination and Immunization, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Presidential Transition (US) December 8, 2020 at 11:52PM

DoorDash is said to price public offering at $102 a share, valuing it at $39 billion.

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By BY ERIN GRIFFITH Business https://ift.tt/2K5URHi DoorDash had already raised its price range amid demand from potential shareholders as it prepares to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange. New York Times December 8, 2020 at 11:46PM

Pandemic Fatigue, Meet Pandemic Anger

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By BY SPENCER BOKAT-LINDELL Opinion https://ift.tt/3grKdGZ If shaming people for flouting Covid-19 safety guidance doesn’t work, what are we supposed to do with all of our frustration? New York Times Coronavirus Reopenings December 8, 2020 at 11:45PM

Biden’s Pentagon Pick Reignites Debate Over Civilian Control of Military

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By BY JENNIFER STEINHAUER, ERIC SCHMITT AND LUKE BROADWATER U.S. https://ift.tt/3grwLTs Congress would need to approve a waiver for Lloyd J. Austin III, a recently retired general, to serve in the civilian post, four years after President Trump’s first defense secretary received one. New York Times United States Defense and Military Forces, Black People, Appointments and Executive Changes, Presidential Transition (US) December 8, 2020 at 11:43PM

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY JONATHAN WOLFE U.S. https://ift.tt/33VKhtF Britons became the first people in the world to receive a fully tested vaccine. New York Times December 8, 2020 at 11:40PM

House Passes Defense Bill Overwhelmingly, Defying Trump’s Veto Threat

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By BY CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/3mZeRtW The $741 billion measure passed with a veto-proof majority, setting up a potential showdown with President Trump in the final weeks of his term. New York Times Law and Legislation, United States Defense and Military Forces, Appointments and Executive Changes, Defense and Military Forces December 8, 2020 at 11:30PM

El modelo del queso suizo contra la pandemia

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By BY SIOBHAN ROBERTS en Español https://ift.tt/3oA2zZs Una sencilla metáfora ilustra cómo interactúan las distintas capas de protección frente al riesgo del coronavirus. El virólogo Ian Mckay lo explica. New York Times your-feed-science, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Hygiene and Cleanliness, Vaccination and Immunization, Infections, your-feed-health December 8, 2020 at 11:30PM

Ron Johnson’s Dubious Senate Hearing

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By Unknown Author Technology https://ift.tt/3qGyadO Panelists called by Johnson, Republican of Wisconsin, deployed inaccurate information in disputing the need for mask wearing and social distancing. New York Times December 8, 2020 at 11:27PM

Trump Administration Is Planting Loyalists in Biden Transition Meetings

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By BY LISA FRIEDMAN Climate https://ift.tt/3mZqBfY Supporters of the president are monitoring many of the conversations between Biden teams and civil servants, chilling the flow of information. New York Times Global Warming, Environment, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Transition (US) December 8, 2020 at 11:24PM

Cuomo, looking to avoid legal challenges, says electors must meet in person despite the pandemic.

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By BY LUIS FERRÉ-SADURNÍ World https://ift.tt/3gqQa7b New York Times internal-essential December 8, 2020 at 11:16PM