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The ‘Red Slime’ Lawsuit That Could Sink Right-Wing Media

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By BY BEN SMITH Business https://ift.tt/37yi4LD Voting machine companies threaten “highly dangerous” cases against Fox, Newsmax and OAN, says Floyd Abrams. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Freedom of the Press, Rumors and Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories, Suits and Litigation (Civil), News and News Media, Voting Machines December 21, 2020 at 01:47AM

Black and Armed

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW Opinion https://ift.tt/37Gn9ln The surge in Black gun-buying is a response to America’s failing to create a society where all citizens feel safe. New York Times Gun Control, Rural Areas, Firearms December 21, 2020 at 01:38AM

Surprise Medical Bills Cost Americans Millions. Congress Is Finally Set to Ban Most of Them.

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By BY SARAH KLIFF AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ The Upshot https://ift.tt/3h9GA91 Efforts to solve the common consumer problem had been stalled by lobbying pressure and legislative squabbles. New York Times Law and Legislation, Emergency Medical Treatment, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Health Insurance and Managed Care December 21, 2020 at 01:32AM

Not an Ideal Process or an Ideal Agreement, but, Finally, a Deal

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By BY CHARLIE BRENNAN, RICK ROJAS AND SARAH MASLIN NIR U.S. https://ift.tt/34x6gaG Americans nationwide are glad that Congress, after a painfully prolonged process, has agreed to a stimulus package, however imperfect. New York Times Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), Small Business, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Food Banks and Pantries December 21, 2020 at 01:21AM

N.H.L. and Players’ Union Reach Framework for 2020-21 Season

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By BY ANDREW KNOLL Sports https://ift.tt/37BEc83 The season would start Jan. 13 with all seven Canadian teams in one division, but authorities in Canada need to approve plans for teams to practice and play in their markets. New York Times Hockey, Ice, Labor and Jobs, Coronavirus Reopenings December 21, 2020 at 01:16AM

Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author World https://ift.tt/34yuG3o Coronavirus New York Times December 21, 2020 at 12:50AM

The Morning

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By Unknown Author Briefing https://ift.tt/38fGdpi The Morning New York Times December 21, 2020 at 12:44AM

Jets’ First Win May Cost the Future

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By BY KEN BELSON Sports https://ift.tt/38kahjT The Jets beat the Los Angeles Rams for their improbable first win of the season, but the victory may give the Jacksonville Jaguars the top pick in the 2021 N.F.L. draft. New York Times Football December 21, 2020 at 12:40AM

Stimulus Deal Provides Economic Relief, for Now

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By BY BEN CASSELMAN AND JIM TANKERSLEY Business https://ift.tt/2KqPvXE The aid package will keep millions from losing jobless benefits. But it comes too late to prevent lasting damage to many families and businesses. New York Times United States Economy, Law and Legislation, Stimulus (Economic), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Federal Aid (US), Recession and Depression, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), Labor and Jobs, Layoffs and Job Reductions, Unemployment, Unemployment Insurance December 21, 2020 at 12:27AM

Trump Administration Is Criticized Over Proposal to Split Cyberoperations Leadership

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND ERIC SCHMITT U.S. https://ift.tt/2J5lPyG As the government grapples with a vast hack, the Pentagon is weighing whether to separate management of the National Security Agency from the United States Cyber Command. New York Times Cyberwarfare and Defense, US Federal Government Data Breach (2020), United States Politics and Government, United States Defense and Military Forces, Appointments and Executive Changes, Espionage and Intelligence Services, Classified Information and State Secrets, Presidential Election of 2020 December 21, 2020 at 12:15AM

This Deal Is Good Enough

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/37CEE5T It should be larger. It should have happened months ago. But an agreement on coronavirus aid is still a welcome dose of good news. New York Times Stimulus (Economic), United States Economy, Unemployment Insurance, United States Politics and Government, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) December 21, 2020 at 12:13AM

Looking for Light on the Longest Night of the Year

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By BY MARGARET RENKL Opinion https://ift.tt/3nBtbcs Monday is the winter solstice. The next day will be brighter, and the next day will be brighter still. New York Times Seasons and Months, Winter (Season), Quarantine (Life and Culture), Christmas, Hanukkah, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Global Warming December 21, 2020 at 12:00AM

‘I’m Haunted by What I Did’ as a Lawyer in the Trump Justice Department

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By BY ERICA NEWLAND Opinion https://ift.tt/2Kf9XLn No matter our intentions, lawyers like me were complicit. We owe the country our honesty about what we saw — and should do in the future. New York Times Executive Orders and Memorandums, Courts and the Judiciary December 21, 2020 at 12:00AM

Ariana Grande Announces Engagement to Dalton Gomez

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By BY BRYAN PIETSCH Arts https://ift.tt/3mzMocX The pop star shared the news of her engagement to the Los Angeles real estate agent on Instagram, writing, “forever n then some.” New York Times Music, Weddings and Engagements, Dating and Relationships, Pop and Rock Music December 20, 2020 at 11:54PM

What We Learned From Week 15 of the N.F.L. Season

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By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN Sports https://ift.tt/34tOMvI The Titans and the Colts won, the Buccaneers came back to beat the Falcons, and the Dolphins eliminated the Patriots from playoff contention. New York Times Football December 20, 2020 at 11:43PM

Hospitals Are Still Short on Masks and Other Protective Gear

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By BY ANDREW JACOBS Health https://ift.tt/34tMTiC Health care workers are urging the incoming Biden administration to use the Defense Production Act to increase domestic manufacturing of personal protective equipment. New York Times Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Masks, Protective Clothing and Gear, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Workplace Hazards and Violations, Defense Production Act, your-feed-healthcare December 20, 2020 at 11:22PM

‘Saturday Night Live’ Finds a New Joe Biden After Jim Carrey Exits

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By BY DAVE ITZKOFF Arts https://ift.tt/37wGJ3b Alex Moffat became the latest “S.N.L.” cast member to portray Biden, following Carrey’s announcement that he was stepping down from the role. New York Times Television December 20, 2020 at 08:39AM

‘The Man Took My Bag and We Walked Around the Corner to His Cab’

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By Unknown Author New York https://ift.tt/2KptqJ3 A ride to Manhattan, looking skyward in Brooklyn and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary. New York Times December 20, 2020 at 08:00AM

‘Challenges and Bumps’ Expected as N.B.A. Returns

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By BY MARC STEIN Sports https://ift.tt/34LDkfl Playing without a bubble during the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t been smooth for sports leagues that tried this fall. Now it’s the N.B.A.’s turn. New York Times Basketball, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) December 20, 2020 at 08:00AM

Feeling Socially Awkward? Even Extroverts Are a Little Rusty

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By BY BOB MORRIS Style https://ift.tt/3h5LpQP Months of limited mingling has made even extremely outgoing people uncomfortable socializing, “like awkward eighth graders attending a school dance for the first time.” New York Times Conversation, Parties (Social), Quarantine (Life and Culture) December 20, 2020 at 08:00AM

How We Survive Winter

By BY ELIZABETH DIAS U.S. https://ift.tt/2WyQlEp The solstice arrives in the depths of the pandemic. But the season of darkness also offers ancient lessons of hope and renewal. New York Times Winter (Season), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Religion and Belief, Hibernation December 20, 2020 at 08:00AM