The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims. Go to Source Author: Maggie Haberman, Hamed Aleaziz, Shane Goldmacher …
National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress
The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants. Go to …
Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in Texas
The ruling dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s plans for hundreds of miles of barriers that have drawn local opposition. Go to Source Author: J. David Goodman https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Man Accused of Sex Assault Seeks to Expunge Cornell’s Finding of Related Violation
A panel found the man responsible for attempted sexual exploitation, barred him from contact with the woman and required him to take a class and write a paper. Go to …
How The New York Times Is Reporting on the Cornell Rape Investigation
Times editors explore the thinking behind our coverage of the explosive allegations that have roiled a campus and the country. Go to Source Author: Megan DiTrolio, Mike Abrams, Nikita Stewart, …
How FlyDubai Passengers and Crew Averted Disaster After Pilot Was Stabbed During Flight
A badly wounded Indian pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door. Four Israeli men teamed up to overwhelm an attacker and avert disaster. Go to Source Author: David M. Halbfinger, …
Indian Pilot Stabbed on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack
Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries. Go to Source …
Airlines Set to Bring Israelis Back From U.A.E. After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
The attack, on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, halted the only direct service between the two cities since the war in Iran disrupted air traffic. Go to Source …
Why Were 4 Pilots Aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073?
After the co-pilot stabbed the captain, two pilots who were seated in the cabin intervened alongside passengers and safely landed the Boeing 737 in Saudi Arabia. Go to Source Author: …
L.A.’s Shakespeare Bridge is turning 100. Shall we compare it to a summer’s day?
With distinct Gothic-style design details and appearances in many movies and TV shows, Los Feliz’s Shakespeare Bridge has become a prized neighborhood emblem. Read full story Author: Christopher Reynolds
‘Super’ El Niño could overwhelm L.A.’s aging Hyperion sewage treatment plant
On the shores of Playa del Rey sits L.A.’s last line of defense against sewage streaming into the Santa Monica Bay — and a jacked El Niño this winter threatens …
Warner Bros. has had a tough year at the box office. Now, it’s bracing for ‘Digger’
Last year, Warner Bros. movies couldn’t miss at the box office. This year, the studio has had a tougher time, and the upcoming “Digger” may be no exception. Read full …
Justice Department accuses UCLA law school of illegally using race in admissions
The Justice Department alleges the UCLA School of Law violated Title VI and the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling by favoring Black and Latino applicants in admissions. UCLA Law says …
News Analysis: Saudi Arabia once counted on U.S. protection. Now it’s pivoting to new alliances
Faced with escalating Houthi attacks and a reluctant U.S. administration unwilling to intervene, Saudi Arabia is actively seeking regional defense partnerships. Read full story Author: Nabih Bulos
Hiltzik: Sure, use Meta’s Muse bot to help with your chores — if you want Mark Zuckerberg to know all your secrets
Meta says it made privacy a priority when it designed Muse, but its record on privacy protection is horrific. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
‘I was not going to let others die’ – pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
Capt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door to let others in during the attack. Read full story Author:
Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack
He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot. Read full story Author:
Man City lodge appeal after being found guilty of breaching financial rules
The club’s statement says the ruling contains “clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe”. Read full story Author:
Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution. Read full story Author:
Chaos, coffins and ‘Claudiapatra’ steal the show in Celebrity Traitors
There is paranoia, confusion and a battle to survive among the celebrities as they fight for survival. Read full story Author: