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How Trump Is Getting in His Own Way in Venezuela

The U.S. once played a constructive role in helping to unite allies for democracy. Now Trumpism is hindering that. from The U.S. once played a constructive role in helping to unite allies for democracy. Now Trumpism is hindering that. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Eq8ICG

The Stone: ‘Feminine Weakness’ Is a Scam

Power is the strength necessary to live in a world rife with misogyny. from Power is the strength necessary to live in a world rife with misogyny. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2JSTTMF

Tech Fix: Google’s Duplex Uses A.I. to Mimic Humans (Sometimes)

In a free service, bots call restaurants and make reservations. The technology is impressive, except for when the caller is actually a person. from In a free service, bots call restaurants and make reservations. The technology is impressive, except for when the caller is actually a person. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2M4cEPG

How Our Toothbrushes Are Littering Paradise

A new survey of remote islands off the coast of Australia found mountains of plastic weighing as much as a blue whale. from A new survey of remote islands off the coast of Australia found mountains of plastic weighing as much as a blue whale. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2EbowZU

Ex-Detective Admits Running Brothels in the Worst N.Y.P.D. Scandal in Years

The mastermind of the crime ring, Ludwig Paz, has pleaded guilty to corruption and promoting prostitution. The scandal involved brothels in Brooklyn and beauty parlors in Queens. from The mastermind of the crime ring, Ludwig Paz, has pleaded guilty to corruption and promoting prostitution. The scandal involved brothels in Brooklyn and beauty parlors in Queens. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2HLGrax

N.R.A. Sues Longtime Contractor, Accusing It of Smearing Wayne LaPierre

The lawsuit, against the ad firm that operates NRATV, is the latest development in a power struggle that has rocked the N.R.A.’s leadership. from The lawsuit, against the ad firm that operates NRATV, is the latest development in a power struggle that has rocked the N.R.A.’s leadership. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/30CCFsO

Shinzo Abe? That’s Not His Name, Says Japan’s Foreign Minister

The minister, Taro Kono (or Kono Taro, if you please), says the Western news media should respect Japanese tradition and put the surname first. It’s unclear if his request will gain traction. from The minister, Taro Kono (or Kono Taro, if you please), says the Western news media should respect Japanese tradition and put the surname first. It’s unclear if his request will gain traction. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2wa6DGC

Should the Electoral College Be Eliminated? 15 States Are Trying to Make It Obsolete

On Tuesday, Nevada became the latest state to pass a bill that would grant its Electoral College votes to whoever wins the national popular vote. from On Tuesday, Nevada became the latest state to pass a bill that would grant its Electoral College votes to whoever wins the national popular vote. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2VWYhRV

San Francisco Police Call Freelancer Possible ‘Co-Conspirator’ in Report Leak

After a judge ordered the return of the property police seized from Bryan Carmody during a raid, the department ratcheted up its attack. from After a judge ordered the return of the property police seized from Bryan Carmody during a raid, the department ratcheted up its attack. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2X095LC

Palermo Dispatch: Palermo Is Again a Migrant City, Shaped Now by Bangladeshis and Nigerians

The issues involving migrants are complicated in Palermo, which Bangladeshis and other foreigners call home. from The issues involving migrants are complicated in Palermo, which Bangladeshis and other foreigners call home. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/30D0MYo

Infecting People Isn’t a Religious Right

The measles outbreak makes it vital for New York lawmakers to end religious exemptions for vaccinations. from The measles outbreak makes it vital for New York lawmakers to end religious exemptions for vaccinations. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2X4qGSN

The Internet Security Apocalypse You Probably Missed

Last week was an online security nightmare and few people noticed. Here’s what you need to know. from Last week was an online security nightmare and few people noticed. Here’s what you need to know. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2YNneMP

How ‘Game of Thrones’ Failed Fantasy

The show embodied the reasons for the genre’s appeal — and then forgot them. from The show embodied the reasons for the genre’s appeal — and then forgot them. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2JuXWzd

Congress Should End a ‘Harsh and Unfair’ Rule That Blocks Troops From Court

A 1950 Supreme Court decision makes it impossible for service members to recover damages from the government for negligence or misconduct they suffer while serving. from A 1950 Supreme Court decision makes it impossible for service members to recover damages from the government for negligence or misconduct they suffer while serving. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2HuZHu8

Pregnancy Kills. Abortion Saves Lives.

Every pregnancy poses a “serious health risk” to the mother. from Every pregnancy poses a “serious health risk” to the mother. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2HvsZc5

A Chip in My Hand Unlocks My House. Why Does That Scare People?

Implant technology can change the world — unless politicians give in to the hysteria against it. from Implant technology can change the world — unless politicians give in to the hysteria against it. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2YDKPPJ

Behold Australia’s Grossest Drinking Tradition: The Shoey

To “do a shoey” is to pour alcohol (usually beer) into a shoe (yours or someone else’s) and chug it. A growing number of celebrities have taken part in the Australian trend. from To “do a shoey” is to pour alcohol (usually beer) into a shoe (yours or someone else’s) and chug it. A growing number of celebrities have taken part in the Australian trend. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2HLTEjC

On Pro Basketball: Now for a Few Words About Drake: More, Please

The Toronto Raptors’ biggest fan annoys some N.B.A. watchers. But do they outnumber those who can’t get enough of his courtside trolling? from The Toronto Raptors’ biggest fan annoys some N.B.A. watchers. But do they outnumber those who can’t get enough of his courtside trolling? NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2EnwlMq

How Bettors in the Know Cashed In on ‘Game of Thrones’

Though HBO went to great lengths to keep the finale secret until it aired, professional bettors saw clear signs that key details had leaked and were driving the wagering. from Though HBO went to great lengths to keep the finale secret until it aired, professional bettors saw clear signs that key details had leaked and were driving the wagering. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Qh75fc

Nationwide Injunctions Speak to Judiciary’s Growing Power, Barr Says

The broad use of such injunctions illustrates how the federal district courts have undermined executive authority, the attorney general said in a speech on Tuesday evening. from The broad use of such injunctions illustrates how the federal district courts have undermined executive authority, the attorney general said in a speech on Tuesday evening. NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2WgWnLq