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Congress Has No Clue What Americans Want

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By ALEXANDER HERTEL-FERNANDEZ, MATTO MILDENBERGER and LEAH C. STOKES from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2DdkrWk

New York Today: Updates on the L Train Shutdown

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By ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2CSzSlR

Elena Ferrante Stays Out of the Picture

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By MERVE EMRE from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2Rqo8uG

Bulletin Board

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By Unknown Author from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2Rq1Edh

Donald Trump, Whitey Bulger, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Your Wednesday Briefing

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By CHRIS STANFORD from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2Q3oeIl

Lil Peep Died Before Becoming Pop Royalty. His New Music May Change That.

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By JON CARAMANICA from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2PxK89R

When Visual Artists Make Music

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By KIMBERLY BRADLEY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2qm1NDk

Pakistani Court Acquits Christian Woman in Capital Blasphemy Case

Asia Bibi had been on death row for eight years, and her case helped focus international attention on Pakistan’s harsh blasphemy law. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2CR4Sm6

Calls for anti-bias education follow shooting

The shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh comes amid a 94% increase in anti-Semitic incidents in K-12 schools across the US,  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EOLNDW

Which strategies work to curb bullying?

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Older adults in D.C. work in schools as foster "grandparents"

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Iowa schools address high youth suicide rates

Iowa's suicide rate is increasing faster than the national average, and local schools are trying to curb student deaths by of - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AzyQcX

Report: Many apps claim to be educational but fall short

Some mobile apps that claim to help young children learn may not be designed to teach them in the ways they need, according t - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EOLJ7a

Districts encourage healthy snacks on Halloween

Some sugar is fine for children on Halloween, but it's all about balance, asserts Erin Randall-Mullins, nutrition food educat - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AzyOSn

Chicago school districts reinvent physical education class

Chicago-area schools are reinventing physical education, using apps to customize student workouts, heart monitors, and classe - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EOLFnW

Elementary school begins wellness program with good hydration

Pemetic Elementary School in Southwest Harbor, Maine, kicked off its employee wellness program by giving staff free water bot - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AA6Jdo

Maine to recognize students for bilingualism

Maine soon will recognize students who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language with a Seal of Biliteracy.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2ERjHrr

Survey: More young people plan to vote in midterms

A survey of more than 1,300 18- and 19-year-old eligible voters showed that 63% of those who have never voted before plan to  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AAjDYX

Designing the K-12 Achievement Curriculum: Strategies for Delivering Multi-Tiered, Equitable Instruction

Tiered solutions boost ELA and math outcomes for every learner at every level.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EMx24i

Grit and the greater good: A conversation with Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth, the nation's foremost expert on grit, says being a "good" person is more imperative than being "great" at s - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AA5uLv

I am continually fascinated at the difficulty intelligent people have in distinguishing what is controversial from what is merely offensive.

Nora Ephron, journalist, author and filmmaker from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2ESh20M

The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections

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By K.K. REBECCA LAI, DENISE LU, LISA LERER and TROY GRIGGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ACgWpO

India Unveils World’s Tallest Statue, Twice the Size of Lady Liberty

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By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ADbnaG

On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2PtGVrY

A Weekend at Witch Camp

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By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2DdNbhM

Word + Quiz: jamboree

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2CR7iBg

Pittsburgh, Venice, Whitey Bulger: Your Wednesday Briefing

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By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2qlL0QG

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

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By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2PBa30a

Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth

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By NIKITA STEWART and GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2Oh27g6

Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OiBwPT

Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines

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By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Oh9Cn2

Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response

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By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SvUNk1

In California, the Search for a Missing 800-Pound Hammer Continues

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q7znYV

Quotation of the Day: Move Would Have Widespread Ramifications for Many American Families

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2OYHuu9

Review: In ‘Days of Rage,’ the Revolution Will Be Trivialized

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By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2zfHgEh

Review: Remembering What Was and Wasn’t in ‘Good Grief’

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By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2JvF3JS

Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2P1tTSM

Corrections: October 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2CRHiG0

36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation

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By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2PrIyq3

Resting Place

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By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2qjT6JH

Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums

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By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2CUzYcP

After Maryland Player’s Death, Coach and Athletic Director Keep Their Jobs

D.J. Durkin will keep his job as Maryland head coach, but President Wallace Loh announced he would retire in June in the wake of Jordan McNair’s death last summer. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Dd8VtR

Mets Introduce Brodie Van Wagenen, Their New G.M. (and a Recovering Agent)

Van Wagenen, 44, has represented stars like Jacob deGrom and Yoenis Cespedes, and he has never worked in a team’s front office. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2P1n5Ve

On College Football: Kentucky and Northwestern Become Surprise Contenders

Divisional play in college football doesn’t always produce the best conference title games, but don’t tell that to schools like Utah and Virginia. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2SopDuV

FIFA, Hacked Again, Braces for New Revelations

Embarrassed by earlier leaks, officials from soccer’s world governing body and their counterparts at UEFA are preparing for the release of more private information. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2AC2azA

U.S. Gymnasts, Led by Simone Biles, Win a 4th Straight World Team Title

Despite a kidney stone, Biles led the American women, who finished well ahead of Russia, the silver medalist. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Ogr4Z8

news analysis: Who Says Allie Kieffer Isn’t Thin Enough to Run Marathons?

Success that shows we might be able to achieve even more when we break all the rules. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2yEkVkn

N.H.L. Roundup: Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Jordan Eberle scored two goals to lead the Islanders to a 6-3 victory. The Devils lost to the Panthers, 8-3, despite scoring the first two goals. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2ABDyGX

Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1

After a lackluster opening period by the Nashville Predators, Ryan Hartman and Kevin Fiala went to work. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2CQslnE

First College Football Playoff Rankings: No Surprises but a Few Conundrums

Top-ranked Alabama leads the way, and three conferences may be facing battles to put teams in the final four-team field. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2CTteMi

Giants Quarterback Kyle Lauletta Accused of Almost Hitting Officer With Car

The rookie, first in line to replace Eli Manning, was arrested in New Jersey on several charges after having made an illegal turn, the authorities said. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2RpB43Y

N.F.L. Roundup: At N.F.L. Trade Deadline, Eagles and Texans Pick Up Star Receivers

Golden Tate went to Philadelphia from Detroit, and Houston got Demaryius Thomas from Denver. The Rams (Dante Fowler) and the Redskins (Ha Ha Clinton-Dix) sought to bolster their defenses. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2zdkPzG

A New View of Our Starry Night

After nine years in deep space collecting data that revealed our night sky to be filled with billions of hidden planets – more planets even than stars – NASA’s Kepler space telescope has run out of fuel needed for further science operations. from NASA Image of the Day https://ift.tt/2OY4Mk7

Facebook Sketches a Future With a Diminished News Feed

The social media giant expects growth from its Stories platform, plus Messenger and WhatsApp, as it confronts big challenges. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2PuNvy9

A Florida Man Is Suing Tesla for a Scary Autopilot Crash

The latest lawsuit over Elon Musk's semi-autonomous driving feature claims Tesla sales reps oversold the system's capabilities. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2Db1bc9

Waymo Can Finally Bring Truly Driverless Cars to California

The company born as Google's self-driving car project is the first with the right to test human-free cars on public roads in the Golden State. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2RjSW04

Chevy's Electric eCOPO Camaro Is Made to Rule the Drag Strip

Buy into the heresy of the eCOPO Camaro and you get more than 700 horsepower, 600 pound-feet of torque, and a quarter-mile time in the 9-second range. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2SCyOYO

Apple's T2 Security Chip Makes It Harder to Tap MacBook Mics

By cutting off the microphone at the hardware level, recent MacBook devices minimize the chance that someone can eavesdrop from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2SuVEBk

The Spooky Evolution of Text Message-Based Horror Stories

It's like creepypasta—but with more teens on smartphones. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2Q7H01w

Here’s How Much Bots Drive Conversation During News Events

About 60 percent of Twitter activity related to the caravan late last week was driven by bots, according to a new tool aimed at news organizations. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2qllxqA

How to Get New Emoji on Your iPhone: Upgrade to iOS 12.1

Redhead emoji! Bagel emoji! Moon cake emoji! from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2SxaerZ

Everything Apple Announced October 30: MacBook Air, iPad Pro, Mac Mini

Rejoice! New iPads, plus a much-needed refresh to the MacBook Air and Mac Mini. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2JrMCkq

Apple iPad Pro 2018: Specs, Features, Price

Apple's iPad Pro is undergoing some major renovations, starting with a home button excavation. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2CRTjeE

New Apple MacBook Air (2018): Price, Specs, Release Date

It's the update the Mac faithful have been waiting for. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2PxoSkq

New Mac Mini 2018: Specs, Features, Price

Apple has neglected its hockey puck Mac Mini desktop computer for years. Not anymore. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2Ro8IHr

This Tiny Drone Uses Friction to Pull More Than Its Own Weight

New flying robots can pull loads that appear far too heavy for their tiny size. Here's the physics of how they cheat friction with their tiny claws and gecko-like grippers. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2OUQy3c

(Pseudo) Scientific Strategies for Trick-or-Treating Like a Beast

You want all the Halloween candy. A bit of data crunching will help you get it. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2CPASHk

Does Climate Change Mean You Should Fly Less? Yeah, Maybe

Individual acts like eating less meat or adopting solar power won't on their own save the planet, but they can inspire new social norms that lead to policy change. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2SqXymy

How Boston Dynamics' Robot Videos Became Internet Gold

CEO Marc Raibert shares the backstory of his company's viral videos and how the internet's favorite robot dog, SpotMini, came to be. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2ABqGRc

Apple iPad Pro Announcement 2018 Liveblog

Follow Apple’s October 30 iPad Pro event in New York with our live news updates. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2OUtOQS

Pittsburgh Unites in Grief, Even as It Splits Over Trump’s Visit

Hundreds came together in anguish to mourn those killed in an anti-Semitic attack on a synagogue. Others marched in protest as President Trump paid his respects. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2zfREvV

Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response

Since the shooting, the White House has emphasized Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s relationship to their religion and their relationship to the president. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2ABYgqd

Accused Synagogue Killer’s Guns All Purchased Legally, Inquiry Finds

Robert Bowers, accused of killing 11, legally bought and possessed the assault weapon and three handguns he used in the massacre, the A.T.F. said. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2JtqTsy

News Analysis: In Campaign’s Homestretch, Trump Tosses Out Ideas to See What Sticks

Frustrated that other topics came to dominate the news, the president has sought to seize back the national stage. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2qluOPg

News Analysis: Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Proposal Is at Odds With Legal Consensus

Supreme Court decisions and a scholarly consensus reject Mr. Trump’s claimed power to end birthright citizenship by executive order. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2zigFq3

They’re Trained for War. Now American Troops Are Headed to the U.S. Border

President Trump’s pledge to send soldiers to the border likely will be costly, will divert military resources from other conflicts and threats and has echoes of a 2014 scare over Ebola. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2DdkuRP

Parts of America Are Still Struggling Economically. They Don’t Matter Much in the Midterms.

The most competitive districts in the race for control of the House are disproportionately prosperous — and their economies aren’t doing much to lift Republicans. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2DgvKNi

Standing ‘Against White Supremacy,’ G.O.P. Campaign Chief Rebukes Steve King

The head of the House Republican campaign arm all but jettisoned Representative Steve King of Iowa, declaring “we must stand up against white supremacy.” from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2CPZ6Bo

Whitey Bulger Is Dead in Prison at 89; Long-Hunted Boston Mob Boss

One of America’s most wanted gangsters for 16 years, he was beaten to death by fellow inmates in West Virginia. His murderous life inspired books and films. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2CQYF9N

A Mobster of Many Enemies, Whitey Bulger May Have Been Killed in a Hit

The notorious South Boston mobster and F.B.I. informant was found dead in a federal prison in West Virginia on Tuesday after what was described as an attack by other inmates. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2Q7kcie

After Maryland Player’s Death, Coach and Athletic Director Keep Their Jobs

D.J. Durkin will keep his job as Maryland head coach, but President Wallace Loh announced he would retire in June in the wake of Jordan McNair’s death last summer. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2Dd8VtR

In Echo of Flint, Mich., Water Crisis Now Hits Newark

For months, Newark officials said on the city’s website that its tap water was “ABSOLUTELY SAFE TO DRINK,” despite parallels to what happened with lead in Flint. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2yGTYfK

Europe Edition: Pittsburgh, Venice, Whitey Bulger: Your Wednesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know to start your day. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2AAViSM

Brazil Lurches to the Right

Jair Bolsonaro joins the club of reactionary populists rising to power. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2qjLJSg

Kara Swisher: I Thought the Web Would Stop Hate, Not Spread It

This is what the internet has come to: thugs like Mohammed bin Salman funding tech companies to host the vitriol of thugs like Cesar Sayoc and Robert Bowers. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2EUti0V

The Internet Will Be the Death of Us

It casts rogue grievances as legitimate obsessions and gives prejudices the shimmer of ideals. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2P3bVzH

George Washington for President

Patriots put love of their own people first, while nationalists put hate for other people first. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2Q844gw

You’re Disillusioned. That’s Fine. Vote Anyway.

Very pragmatic advice for anyone thinking about not casting a ballot. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2AAluwQ

The Muslims Are Coming

It’s the hate directed toward Islam that has motivated so many to enter the political arena. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2SwqxWe

Restaurant Review: A Chef Draws a Map of the World, With Africa at the Center

At Henry, a hotel restaurant in Midtown, the chef JJ Johnson’s cooking has a global vision. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2Dae06x

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Review: Another One Bites the Dust

Rami Malek wears prosthetic choppers in a by-the-book biopic of Freddie Mercury and Queen. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2qgVwIU

Plot to Smear Mueller Unravels as F.B.I. Is Asked to Investigate

In an email sent to journalists, a woman claimed she was promised money to fabricate sexual misconduct claims against Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2QbMYi1

Chinese Intelligence Officers Accused of Stealing Aerospace Secrets

China’s intelligence service has used espionage and computer hackings to steal secrets from American companies to help its own government-run industries, law enforcement officials said. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2qjkPtR

Abandoned mines in Utah and across the West hold danger and, for some, thrills

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In the Western U.S., hundreds of thousands of abandoned mines hold serious danger and unexpected wonder. Utah is trying to seal more than 10,000.                 from St. George - News https://ift.tt/2Q36nRP

So long, daylight saving time: Utah falls back Sunday

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Utahns enjoy an extra hour of sleep, but debate still rages over whether twice-annual clock changes are hurting the economy and our health.                 from St. George - News https://ift.tt/2qlUhIu

Southern Utah news in brief

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In brief: Dancing with the (local) stars; Happy Birthday, Cedar; and a high-flow experiment on the Colorado River.                 from St. George - News https://ift.tt/2Q7UKt7