Oregon Decriminalized Drugs. Voters Now Regret It.
State lawmakers are about to reverse course, making the possession of hard narcotics an offense again. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/podcasts/the-daily/oregon-drugs.html?utm_source=press.coop
Convicting Politicians
As a bribery case against a U.S. senator moves forward, a look at why corruption charges are so hard to prove. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/briefing/bob-menendez-bribery-case.html?utm_source=press.coop
Biden’s Budget and Mass Layoffs at R.N.C.
Plus, a problem with baseball’s new pants. #press
Sprouts of Hope in a Gloomy Media Landscape
A handful of digital start-ups are finding success — so far, at least — by learning lessons from their troubled predecessors. #press
‘Jamming’: How Electronic Warfare Is Reshaping Ukraine’s Battlefields
Drones have become a critical weapon for both sides, but a lack of coordination among troops has put Ukraine at a disadvantage. #press
Robert Hur, Special Counsel Who Investigated Biden, to Testify Before Congress
Republicans are likely to pepper him about his justifications for not charging the president. Democrats will almost certainly slam him for making broad assertions about Mr. Biden’s memory. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/robert-hur-biden-report.html?utm_source=press.coop
Polish Leader to Press for Surge in NATO Spending to Counter Russia
President Andrzej Duda of Poland plans to use a White House meeting on Tuesday to propose that NATO members increase their military spending by at least half. #press
Walmart Wants to Teach Store Managers Compassion
The retailer brings about 2,000 managers a year to its headquarters to discuss how to relate to workers and customers, part of a U.S. corporate trend. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/business/walmart-manager-training.html?utm_source=press.coop
Fanatics and Nike Blamed by Fans for MLB Uniform Issues
A redesign of M.L.B.’s uniforms has put Fanatics and Nike at the center of a debate about performance versus quality in sportswear. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/style/mlb-fanatics-uniform-pants.html?utm_source=press.coop
Marc Lore Is Trying to Build the Amazon of Food Delivery
Marc Lore, the entrepreneur behind Diapers.com and Jet.com, would like to disrupt food delivery. But he really wants to build a brand that actually lasts. #press
Republican Voters Against Trump Plans $50 Million Ad Campaign
The group, Republican Voters Against Trump, will run a series of homemade videos of Americans who voted for him in the past but say they can no longer do so in 2024. #press
Senators Urge Biden to Stop Arming Israel, Citing Violation of U.S. Aid Law
An independent and seven Democrats argued in a letter that the administration had run afoul of a part of a law that bars military aid from going to any country that blocks humanitarian aid. #press
On the Tripwire of a ‘Red Line,’ It’s Often Presidents Who Trip
Barack Obama drew one for Syria. George W. Bush drew several, for North Korea and Iran. Now President Biden has drawn one for Israel. The hard part is figuring out what to do when they are crossed. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/us/politics/biden-red-line-israel.html?utm_source=press.coop
It’s Time to End the Use of Special Counsels
The regulations for the institution have failed to accomplish a key goal. #press
What Happened to Our Covid Social Safety Net?
We built a real social safety net and then abruptly ripped it apart. What did we think would happen next? #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/opinion/covid-economy-safety-net.html?utm_source=press.coop
‘Roswell’: Take a Roadtrip to U.F.O. Country
Why did a U.F.O. allegedly crash in Roswell, N. M., of all places? In 1994, the filmmaker Bill Brown set out on a road trip to explore the 1947 incident. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/12/opinion/ufo-roswell-1947-new-mexico.html?utm_source=press.coop
Putin Lobs New Nuclear Threats, Timed for Moment of Anxiety
Repeated threats by President Vladimir Putin of Russia to make use of nuclear weapons have become the background theme of the war in Ukraine, often timed for maximum effect. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/europe/putin-nuclear-threats.html?utm_source=press.coop
Aleksei Navalny Is Dead, Russian State Media Reports
Mr. Navalny, the leading opposition figure in Russia, died in prison, the Tass news agency reported. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/world/europe/russia-aleksei-navalny.html?utm_source=press.coop
The Genocide Charge Against Israel Is a Moral Obscenity
In a war, the killing ends when one side stops fighting. In a genocide, that’s when the killing begins. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/opinion/israel-hamas-war-genocide.html?utm_source=press.coop
Google Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Engineering and Other Divisions
The company, which has been working to trim expenses, laid off employees who worked on core engineering, the Google Assistant product and hardware such as the Pixel phone. #press
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/11/technology/google-layoffs.html?utm_source=press.coop
