Special Counsel Seeking Limited Gag Order on Trump in Elections Case
Prosecutors have asked Judge Tanya S. Chutkan to curb statements from the former president that could intimidate witnesses, influence potential jurors and lead to harassment of others in the case. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/us/politics/trump-gag-order.html?utm_source=press.coop
In Coastal Maine and Massachusetts, Girding for Hurricane Lee
People in Maine and Massachusetts, accustomed to powerful nor’easters if not hurricanes, dutifully prepared but appeared largely unfazed by the foul weather to come. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/us/hurricane-lee-maine-massachusetts.html?utm_source=press.coop
As Junta Tightens Grip, Niger Is Being Strangled by Sanctions
Border closures and a freeze on financial transactions imposed after soldiers seized power are hurting millions, while Western nations remain divided over what to do. #press
Democrats Visited the Roosevelt Hotel Sheltering Migrants. It Got Ugly.
After New York City’s mayor begged for help from the federal government, Congressional Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, came to visit the city’s main migrant shelter. #press
China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue
General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years. #press
Bobby Schiffman, Guiding Force of the Apollo Theater, Dies at 94
Taking over for his father in 1961, he transformed a former vaudeville house in Harlem into a pre-eminent R&B showcase. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/arts/music/bobby-schiffman-dead.html?utm_source=press.coop
Facing a Shutdown, Congress Melts Down
Bands of Republicans in the House and the Senate have brought the spending debate to a screeching halt with a shutdown just days away. #press
The Gun Charges Against Hunter Biden Are Unusual. Here’s Why.
The heart of the federal case against the president’s son — that he lied about drug use on a federal form when he purchased a handgun — is not typically the basis for a stand-alone prosecution. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/us/politics/hunter-biden-gun-charges.html?utm_source=press.coop
When the Wig Is a Character: Backstage at Jocelyn Bioh’s New Play
The styles in “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” in previews on Broadway, require a wig designer, several braiders, some synthetic hair and lots of patience. #press
Will Restart of Student Loan Payments Be the Last Straw for Consumers?
Americans have continued spending despite dwindling savings and inflation. But retailers worry resuming loan payments could push some over the edge. #press
After Rubiales’s Restraining Order, Spain’s Women’s Team Makes Demands
The players’ demands came on a day that a restraining order was granted against Luis Rubiales, the former head of the federation, who forcibly kissed a star forward, Jennifer Hermoso. #press
Kerri Rawson, BTK Killer’s Daughter, Helps Search for More Victims
Dennis Rader terrorized Kansas for decades before his arrest in 2005. His daughter, Kerri Rawson, could not bear to see him until this June, when she visited him in prison to help investigators. #press
Biden Administration Aims to Trump-Proof the Federal Work Force
If Donald Trump wins a second term, he and his allies want to revive a plan to allow a president to fire civil service workers who are supposed to be hired on merit. The Biden administration is trying to thwart it. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/us/politics/trump-biden-schedule-f.html?utm_source=press.coop
Post-Pandemic Dressing Finally Takes Shape
After comfort clothing, after confusion, clarity comes to New York Fashion Week. #press
In Rome, It’s Luxury vs. Squalor
The city’s newest attempt to reimagine itself includes palatial accommodations that cost up to $41,000 a night. Cynics point to overflowing garbage and stalled public works. How will deluxe hotels fix those problems? #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/travel/palatial-hotels-in-rome.html?utm_source=press.coop
Common Patenting Tactic by Drug Companies May Be Illegal, F.T.C. Says
Experts say the exploitation of a loophole in the patent system has contributed to high prices for inhalers. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/business/ftc-drug-patents-inhalers.html?utm_source=press.coop
The Rabbi Whisperer: A Playwright Helps Sermon Writers Find Their Voice
Michele Lowe, a former advertising executive, coaches religious leaders on how to write sermons with a little “zetz.” This is her peak season. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/nyregion/sermon-coach-rabbis.html?utm_source=press.coop
A Montauk Fisherman Faces Prison Over 200,000 Pounds of Fluke
Chris Winkler is on trial, accused of taking too many fish from the seas off gentrified Montauk. His former partners have pleaded guilty, and stand to make millions from the sale of their small seafood-themed empire. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/nyregion/chris-winkler-gosmans-montauk.html?utm_source=press.coop
Why It’s Alarming That Poland Can Test Women for Abortion Pills
In rare cases, tests are being used to investigate the outcomes of pregnancies in a country where abortion is effectively banned. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/opinion/abortion-pills-testing-poland.html?utm_source=press.coop
Georgia Judge Orders Two Separate Trials for Defendants in Election Case
Two defendants will get a speedy trial starting in October, but the others, including Donald Trump, can have more time to prepare, the judge ruled. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/us/trump-chesebro-powell-trial-georgia.html?utm_source=press.coop
