NYTIMES (Melissa Kirsch) - Quit Lit
There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.
NYTIMES (Sharon Waxman) - David Ellison’s Plan to Move Hollywood to Nashville
The dream of a red-state Hollywood.
NYTIMES (The Editorial Board) - Republicans Are Trying to Hide These Health Care Cuts
Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable.
| Keywords | trumprepublicanshealthcare-reformhealth-care-cutsny-timespropagandapoliticshealthcare-policyfiscal-policygopmedia-biaseditorialinsurancemedical-costsus-politics |
NYTIMES (Lulu Garcia-Navarro) - The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.
| Keywords | matthew-rhysactorcelebrityemmy-nominationswidows-bayentertainmentny-timesprofileactingpop-culturemedia-criticismsuperficial-reportingpsychologyself-esteemstreamingimdb |
NYTIMES (J. David Goodman) - What Is Happening at the Border in Big Bend National Park?
Over the objections of environmentalists, local sheriffs and some state leaders, the Trump administration appears to be moving ahead with border infrastructure in one of Texas’ most beloved parks.
NYTIMES (Michael Kruse) - Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates
At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate.
| Keywords | sherrod-brownohiosenate-racedemocratsdncus-politicspopulismelection-cyclesenate-majorityeconomic-policyestablishmentmidtermspolitical-strategydemocratic-partyohio-politics |
NYTIMES (Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar) - Iran Says Qatar Captured Three of Its Pilots Early in War With U.S.
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.
| Keywords | iranqatarus-warmilitary-conflictfighter-jetspilotsmiddleeastgeopoliticspropagandawarfareairforcehostilitiesdiplomacyinternational-relationsdefenseclaimsunverifiedtehrandohaaviation |
NYTIMES (Abdi Latif Dahir) - Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say
The Lebanese health ministry said children were among those killed. The Israeli prime minister’s office said Hezbollah had struck first, injuring three Israeli soldiers.
NYTIMES (Yeganeh Torbati) - The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
| Keywords | iranyoutubeazadfreedom-of-speechdissentauthoritarianismtehranmiddle-eastsocial-mediaonline-discoursepolitical-liberalizationgovernment-controldomestic-unrestdigital-platformsiranian-politics |
NYTIMES (Edward Wong) - As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.