Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear an Doubt in Congolese Town Go to Source Author: Arlette Bashizi https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
American Farms Rely More Than Ever on the Troubled H-2A Visa Program
The Trump administration is allowing in more agricultural guest workers under the H-2A program, but preventing abuses is proving difficult. Go to Source Author: Lydia DePillis https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Why Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Has to Fight for Her Job
Ms. Bass, a Democrat, has had a roller-coaster first term. She now faces the first runoff since 2005 for an incumbent mayor in the city. Go to Source Author: Jill …
The Democrats’ Big Decision: Black Representation or More Blue Seats?
As Republicans break up majority-Black House districts, Democrats must decide whether to preserve seats concentrated in urban areas or push them into white suburbs to target G.O.P. seats. Go to …
How LinkedIn Found Its Social Platform Era
Celebrities and paid influencers have transformed the career-focused platform, which for some users, has become a job unto itself. Go to Source Author: Isabella Kwai https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Should You Outsource Your Morning Routine to a Chatbot?
A.I. wants to help you start the day. Its suggestions? Drink coffee and get dressed. Go to Source Author: Sophie Haigney https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
The Small-Business Owners Managing Whole Armies of A.I. Employees
When you turn A.I. agents loose on your finances, email and customers, what could possibly go wrong? Go to Source Author: Clive Thompson https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Songwriter David Baerwald Shares an Unspeakable Family Secret in ‘The Fire Agent’
In “The Fire Agent,” the musician David Baerwald bases his debut novel on the shadowy life of his German-Jewish grandfather: an aristocrat, a soldier, a Buddhist and a spy. Go …
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Charlie Parker
Bird helped usher in bebop and transformed the alto saxophone into an instrument of startling possibility. Here’s an 11-song primer on his enduring legacy. Go to Source Author: Marcus J. …
Grow, Hair, Grow
You spend your whole childhood trying to look different from your dad, only to wake up and see his forehead in the mirror. Go to Source Author: Sameh Alaa https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Melinda French Gates: Women, We Deserve Better Than This
Too many women walk out of their doctors’ office with no diagnosis, no treatment and no plan. Go to Source Author: Melinda French Gates https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Look Closely
Seeing protests through a camera lens. Go to Source Author: Sam Sifton https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Late Night Reacts to Another Reality Star Wooing Voters
Michael Kosta wasn’t impressed to see that the L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt “got a second-season pickup” after Tuesday’s midterms. Go to Source Author: Trish Bendix https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
How Black Churches Are Raising Dementia Awareness
Faith and science are coming together to reduce stigma and improve care in the African American community. Go to Source Author: Dana G. Smith https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Republicans Begin to Test the Limits of Trump’s Power by Flexing Their Own
The president’s unilateral and retributive style of governing is starting to hit a wall in both chambers of Congress. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Katie Rogers
Dog goes viral for his soccer skills as World Cup excitement grows
Millions of fans have watched videos of Ronaldo the dog, named after soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo, playing goalkeeper. Read full story Author: Kyle Melnick
Dog goes viral for his soccer skills as World Cup excitement grows
Millions of fans have watched videos of Ronaldo the dog, named after soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo, playing goalkeeper. Read full story Author: Kyle Melnick
Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid but opposes fast track sought by Kyiv
Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia. …
Mystery people keep emerging from NYC manholes. Here’s what we know.
The string of sewer episodes has baffled New Yorkers and spurred speculation online about what the subterranean explorers are doing underground. Read full story Author: Brady Dennis
Despite censorship, young Chinese are learning the truth about Tiananmen Square
Authorities have been largely successful at erasing the massacre of protesters who fought for democratic reforms, but the facts are emerging in often unexpected ways. Go to Source Author: Huiyee …