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The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix Australia in February

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By NOEL MURRAY from NYT Watching https://nyti.ms/2MMcPw4

‘Russian Doll’: Programmer, Debug Thyself

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By JAMES PONIEWOZIK from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2SexJsK

Frida Kahlo Was a Painter, a Brand Builder, a Survivor. And So Much More.

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By REBECCA KLEINMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2sYCybg

Learning With: ‘A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest’

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By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2GcDKj6

Atlanta Stokes a Civil Rights Conversation for Some Super Bowl Players

With issues of race percolating in the N.F.L., several players reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. and his protest movement. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2UrA1C9

Roger Goodell Finally Acknowledges Referee Error in N.F.C. Championship Game

Goodell, the N.F.L. commissioner, said the league is considering changes to prevent a similar situation but that replaying the game was “absolutely not” on the table. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2UtRYjs

Super Bowl liii: Cooper Kupp Was Everywhere for the Rams, Until He Was Nowhere

A knee injury took away one of the Rams’ most consistent options on offense. He joins a fraternity of players forced to sit out their first Super Bowl. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2MIh3o5

The Year the N.F.L. Bounced Back

New Stars, higher ratings and fewer off-field controversies helped the N.F.L. to a comeback after two down years. Now, about those officials. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2DIraq7

New Jersey Embraces Sports Gambling, and a Billion-Dollar Business Is Born

A Supreme Court ruling that expanded legal betting on sports has produced a gambling gold rush. Now bookmakers, media companies and tech entrepreneurs are rushing in to build out the industry. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2Usdh57

Mavericks Thump Knicks as Dirk Nowitzki Comes Alive at the Garden

Nowitzki, who may be playing his final season, scored a season-high 14 points. Luka Doncic added 16. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2RswRMF

Who Needs a Super Bowl Ad? Skittles Ups the Ante With a Broadway Musical

Michael C. Hall, Will Eno and Sarah Benson team up for an unlikely, but very real production of “Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical.” from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2MFY39U

Seat Cushions Believed to Be From Plane Carrying Emiliano Sala Are Found

The Argentine soccer player and his pilot disappeared over the English Channel last week as he was making his way to Wales to join his new soccer club. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2TiZugR

5 Places: 5 Places to Visit in Ketchum, Idaho

The city, in the shadow of Sun Valley resort, has a rich history of mining and sheep ranching, but it’s also “Wild West Idaho,” says professional skier, Lexi du Pont, a local who shares some of her favorite places. from NYT > Sports https://nyti.ms/2TnOP4z

Fed Signals End of Interest Rate Increases

The Federal Reserve said it expected continued growth but, in a sharp reversal, indicated it stood ready either to increase or to reduce rates, depending on economic conditions. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2MDIijX

The Hot Topic in Markets Right Now: ‘Quantitative Tightening’

It’s not China. It’s not the shutdown’s aftermath. The latest obsession occupying the minds of investors is the Fed’s plan to reduce the stockpile of bonds it bought during and after the Great Recession. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Upl1Vi

Foxconn Reconsidering Plans for a Wisconsin Factory Heralded by Trump

The Taiwanese company’s intent to build a $10 billion plant with 13,000 jobs was hailed by President Trump. It now sees a shift toward research. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2MH5YDX

A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest

A deep, brutal cold set in across the Midwest on Wednesday, sending temperatures plummeting to stunning depths. With the wind chill, it felt like minus 53 in Minneapolis. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2B5vsX5

New York Today: N.Y. Today: A Snow Squall, Now Bitter Cold

We brought you a special evening edition of New York Today, our morning newsletter, as brutal temperatures arrived in the city. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2GdFFnB

How to Avoid Frostbite and Hypothermia in Extreme Cold Weather

During extreme cold, the blood rushes to the center of the body to protect vital organs, and the body temperature can fall to dangerous lows. The best advice is to stay inside, experts say. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2RZCszh

Washington Memo: An Angry Trump Pushes Back Against His Own ‘Naive’ Intelligence Officials

The president treated the Worldwide Threat Assessment presented the day before as a scorecard on his foreign policy and something close to an affront. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2RsqdpC

To Slow U.S. Exit, Afghan Leader Offers Trump a Cost Reduction

A letter from President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan to President Trump is among the strongest signs yet that Mr. Ghani is worried about an American withdrawal. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2BdpdjR

Trump Says He’ll Leave Decision of Whether to Release Special Counsel’s Report to Justice Dept.

“I’ve chosen to stay out of it,” the president said in an interview with the website The Daily Caller. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2t5lpgp

The Shift: Maybe Only Tim Cook Can Fix Facebook’s Privacy Problem

The cold war between Facebook and Apple over data use and privacy is heating up. How far should Mr. Cook take it? from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2DKXdWw

This Is Your Brain Off Facebook

Planning on quitting the social platform? A major new study offers a glimpse of what unplugging might do for your life. (Spoiler: It’s not so bad.) from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2RmK0qB

Amazon’s New York Charm Offensive Includes a Veiled Threat

Amazon and opponents of its new offices appeared to raise the specter that the deal that would bring 25,000 jobs to Queens is not yet finalized. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2CRAfeJ

Maduro Turns to Special Police Force to Crush Dissent

Facing the biggest challenge yet to his rule, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has called on a special police force to serve as enforcers where he once relied on the military. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2G3nQIT

Maduro Sounds Conciliatory but Warns: U.S. Intervention Would Be Worse Than Vietnam

The Venezuelan leader said he was ready for talks with the opposition. He also said a U.S. invasion would give America a Vietnam nightmare. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2MHvhpg

For the Kremlin, Venezuela Is Not the Next Syria

It is too far away and intervention would be too costly. Moscow will probably content itself with hurling insults at the U.S. from the sidelines. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2SeKp2D

The Messier Brexit Gets, the Better Europe Looks

The British meltdown has muted talk in other countries about quitting the E.U. But that does not mean the populist threat to Europe’s cohesion is gone. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2UrahG1

When Brexit Happens, Will Hunger Pangs Follow?

Food retailers warn that supermarkets and food outlets would be the first to feel the impact of Britain crashing out of the European Union with no deal. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2BdBDZg

What Is the Irish Backstop, and Why Is It Holding Up Brexit?

The measure aims to guarantee that no physical barrier will spring up between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It sounds simple, but it’s not. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2HDmVjK

China, Venezuela, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing

Let us help you start your day. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2BaWagM

Juan Guaidó: Venezuelans, Strength Is in Unity

To end the Maduro regime with the minimum of bloodshed, we need the support of pro-democratic governments, institutions and individuals the world over. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2BaHj60

Trump Versus the Experts

Intelligence chiefs testified this week before Congress about national security. President Trump is here to correct them with his alternative facts. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2HG2PFI

The BuzzFeed Layoffs as Democratic Emergency

Digital media has always been a turbulent business, but last week’s layoffs suggest a reason for panic. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2sUkxuV

Help Pick the Worst of Trump

So many awful people to choose from. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2MFfBmJ

Justices Put Gun Limits in the Cross Hairs

An obscure New York City gun case could tempt the justices to make broad pronouncements about a right they haven’t addressed in a decade. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2sV4MUe

Tough Times Along the Colorado River

In the face of a prolonged drought, the federal government could step in and reduce water use in the Southwest. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2MGVapr

House of Pain for President Trump

The new Democratic majority in Congress maps out its investigations of the Trump administration. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2Wv4a5x

Why Couldn’t My Treatment Center Save This Baby?

While promising vaccines and experimental treatments for Ebola are rapidly being added to our arsenal, they’re not much use if people are too afraid to seek care. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2WwynRt

The ‘Ethics’ of Trump’s Border Wall

A wall would cause harm to immigrants and refugees, all of whom are equal to us in the eyes of God. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2RqwpP9

The ‘Rotten Equilibrium’ of Republican Politics

Charlatans rise. Government falls. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2RpPJMr

Is the World’s Most Powerful Woman Finally a Feminist?

Why the German leader is — finally — talking about her gender. from NYT > Home Page https://nyti.ms/2WqHqnj

Rescue Pets

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By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2G91nt3

Analysis: School-family partnerships boost SEL

Students' social and emotional skills are affected by the quality of the partnerships between schools and families, according - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CY4kcO

Study finds daily PE has downsides

A Texas program requiring daily physical education for middle-school students had a negative effect on student behavior and l - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2S2VEME

Adult SEL can help educators, report says

Teachers will be better able to support the social and emotional needs of students if the same needs of teachers are met, acc - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CWsqVd

Texas superintendent supports students following ICE raid

 - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2RXF6pg

Tips for designing effective online courses

When creating online courses, curriculum designers at The Virtual High School focus on the possible meaningful outcomes for s - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CRhCrs

District emphasizes students' safety online

A Washington state school district is focusing on protecting its students online and offline, writes Christina Iremonger, chi - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2RXFN1Q

Education bills on agenda in Miss.

Lawmakers in Mississippi are considering several education-related bills during their legislative session, including one bill - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CR853y

Head of House education committee outlines goals

US Rep.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2RVMgdF

Va. district files lawsuit for right to arm staff in schools

 - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CQKRdP

Research: Witnessing abuse takes toll on children

Children who witness domestic violence suffer negative physical and mental health effects similar to those who are directly a - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2RYTeOL

Education Leaders Weigh in on Differentiation

Freckle Education's 2018 survey on differentiated instruction revealed that most administrators believe students can benefit  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CSsGnZ

A leadership-oriented solution for arts integration

The arts have many benefits for students, including improving cognitive skills and engagement and motivating hard-to-reach st - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2RZz1IA

The dilemma of the critic has always been that if he knows enough to speak with authority, he knows too much to speak with detachment.

Raymond Chandler, writer from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CV6lX6

Why Facebook's Banned 'Research' App Was So Invasive

Until Apple revoked its privileges Wednesday, Facebook was paying iOS users $20 a month to download and install the data-sucking application. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2TnjD5N

Cities Grow Skeptical of the Promises of Big Tech

Taiwan's Foxconn says it may not build a Wisconsin factory for which it was promised $4 billion in incentives, while Amazon fields tough questions in New York. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2RYaFPB

Tesla Moves to Build the Model Y After a Gangbusters 2018

Elon Musk’s car company just announced its second profitable quarter in a row, but keeping the momentum going requires more focus on costs, and a move overseas. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2TuLCQI

Lyft Sues New York Over Driver Minimum Wage Rules

The ride-hail company says the new rules, set to roll out Friday, would advantage the market leader—Uber. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2HH01Ir

Facebook Hires Up Three of Its Biggest Privacy Critics

Can a trio of privacy advocates effect change from within Facebook—or will they be stifled by corporate bureaucracy? from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2Gc3xrG

Hackers Are Passing Around a Megaleak of 2.2 Billion Records

The so-called Collections #1-5 represent a gargantuan, patched-together Frankenstein of rotting personal data. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2S2Efn1

Why Your Phone (and Other Gadgets) Fail You When It’s Cold

Your phone won't last more than about 5 minutes in weather below -35 degrees Fahrenheit—just long enough for you to also get nibbled by frostbite. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2RWiTYH

By Defying Apple’s Rules, Facebook Shows It Never Learns

After almost two years of public and regulatory scrutiny, Facebook continues to brazenly skirt every rule and attempt at oversight put before it. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2B8hgwo

A Robot Teaches Itself to Play Jenga. But This Is No Game

A machine is mastering the complex physics of Jenga. That's a big step in the daunting quest to get robots to manipulate objects in the real world. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2RV0fAl

This Fearsome *Titan Games* Event Reveals the Value of Torque

An event called the Herculean Pull looks like it's all about raw muscle power, but the real trick is to leverage torque. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2BdETnh

Photo Gallery: Maybe Scientists and Artists Aren't So Different

Art studio or science lab? Photographer Stefanie Bürkle tries to break down the distinction in her new series. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2ThXCoU

Playing 'Kingdom Hearts III' Feels Like Coming Home

It might not feel that way for everyone, but longtime fans of the franchise will feel welcome in the series' latest installment. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2sX2P9T

CarVi Wants to Help Cure the Common Pothole

It would update its windshield-mounted devices to identify the scourges, then share the info with local governments. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2MGgift

Media's Fatal Flaw: Ignoring the Mistakes of Newspapers

Opinion: The most promising news innovations of the past decade have been built on audience engagement and community needs. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2RUoYop

Netflix's 'Trigger Warning' Is the Latest in a Slew of Host-Driven Stories

The confrontational, sometimes Swiftian heart of Killer Mike's show aims to reach common ground by way of unvarnished agitation. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2BbIsdT

Why Electric Cars Struggle in the Cold—and How to Help Them

Cold weather is no fun for battery-powered cars, but experienced owners have a few tips for getting by when the mercury drops. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2RrCM4K

Best TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl (2019)

TVs are on sale because of the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorite discounted sets and soundbars. from Feed: All Latest http://bit.ly/2Tmm60e

Trump Says He’ll Leave Decision of Whether to Release Special Counsel’s Report to Justice Dept.

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sYkIFk

On Politics: Trump Calls His Own Intelligence Officials ‘Naïve’

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RZBYZV

Another Go for Charles and Di, This Time With Music

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By SARAH LYALL from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2RoY8zC

A Black Legacy, Wrapped Up in Fur

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By JASMINE SANDERS from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2sYq1os

How Much Do You Know About Your Family’s History?

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By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2TpuAU8

Word + Quiz: upstage

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2CXxwQO

What’s on TV Thursday: ‘30 for 30’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’

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By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2FVZlgo

After Death on Subway Stairs, New Yorkers Lament Accessibility Issues

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By YOUSUR AL-HLOU, ROBIN LINDSAY and NATE SCHWEBER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2BbTfVb

Las principales noticias del jueves

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By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2FZFZqK

St. Louis Prosecutor Accuses Police of Obstructing Inquiry Into Killing of Officer

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By LIAM STACK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2TlYgl3

An Angry Trump Pushes Back Against His Own ‘Naive’ Intelligence Officials

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By MARK LANDLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gcqb3g

Jury Awards Rand Paul Over $580,000 in Damages From Attack

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By NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GgXDp8

Undocumented Immigrant Who Worked at a Trump Golf Club Will Attend State of the Union

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2S0FxyM

Quotation of the Day: A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2sUhliK

Mavericks Thump Knicks as Dirk Nowitzki Comes Alive at the Garden

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2sWxuUX

Corrections: January 31, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2Rt3aey

Help Pick the Worst of Trump

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By GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2TmebzR

Palindromic Number

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By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2FYVr6q

Samsung Forecasts Earnings Weakness Throughout 2019

By REUTERS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2G9LOkO

China, Venezuela, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing

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By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2S1jVCw

Gov. Herbert calls for bigger tax cut in State of the State

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Utah Gov. Gary Herbert increased his tax-cut proposal to $225 million on Wednesday during a state of the state address.                 from St. George - News http://bit.ly/2RsKaN7

Ivins man pleads not guilty in St. George bar shooting case

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Bronson Flynn, who's charged with the murder of Spencer Tafua at the One and Only in St. George, will receive a trial by jury in April.                 from St. George - News http://bit.ly/2WxrteM

Plan to party for the Super Bowl? Here's a way to ride home safely

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The auto club AAA is offering its "Tipsy Tow" services to help people get home safety this Super Bowl Sunday.                 from St. George - News http://bit.ly/2Rt7Kcr

Lawmakers approve Medicaid expansion changes over protest

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A plan to scale back the number of people covered by Utah's voter-approved Medicaid expansion has moved one step closer to passage.                 from St. George - News http://bit.ly/2WxrnDW