Joanna
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Hi, I’m Joanna New here and just sharing little moments of life. Coffee, books, slow mornings What do you usually post about here?☺️
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I first saw NATCHEZ on something of a whim last August when I was up in Middlebury, VT to speak on a panel about journalism at the film festival there, and I have thought about it an awful lot since then. It's starting its theatrical run, and worth your attention.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/m...
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‘Natchez’: Histories Clash in a Complex Look at the City
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January 30, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I first saw NATCHEZ on something of a whim last August when I was up in Middlebury, VT to speak on a panel about journalism at the film festival there, and I have thought about it an awful lot since then. It's starting its theatrical run, and worth your attention.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/m...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/m...
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“Even casual A.I. use exposes users to a level of praise humans rarely experience from one another, which is not great for any of us, but is especially risky for young people still working on their social skills,” Clay Shirky writes.
“Even casual A.I. use exposes users to a level of praise humans rarely experience from one another, which is not great for any of us, but is especially risky for young people still working on their social skills,” Clay Shirky writes.
Opinion | Young People Are Using A.I. to Skip the Hardest Part of Growing Up
Artificial intelligence is replacing young people's social intuitions.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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“Even casual A.I. use exposes users to a level of praise humans rarely experience from one another, which is not great for any of us, but is especially risky for young people still working on their social skills,” Clay Shirky writes.
“Even casual A.I. use exposes users to a level of praise humans rarely experience from one another, which is not great for any of us, but is especially risky for young people still working on their social skills,” Clay Shirky writes.
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Trump mulls military options against Iran, including sending U.S. commandos to destroy or badly damage parts of the Iranian nuclear program not already damaged in the U.S. bombing last June
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
Trump Weighs New Military Options Against Iran
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January 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Trump mulls military options against Iran, including sending U.S. commandos to destroy or badly damage parts of the Iranian nuclear program not already damaged in the U.S. bombing last June
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
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Northern Europeans have a mantra: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” These rain pants prove them right. nyti.ms/4t1shId
January 31, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Northern Europeans have a mantra: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes.” These rain pants prove them right. nyti.ms/4t1shId
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"Quite the tap dance," is how one fmr Fed president who worked alongside Warsh when he was a governor described what the next chair will be up against amid Trump's calls for lower rates.
"It's going to be Fred Astaire as central bank chair."
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"It's going to be Fred Astaire as central bank chair."
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President Trump Wants Lower Rates. Warsh Could Have a Hard Time Delivering.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"Quite the tap dance," is how one fmr Fed president who worked alongside Warsh when he was a governor described what the next chair will be up against amid Trump's calls for lower rates.
"It's going to be Fred Astaire as central bank chair."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/b... @nytimes.com
"It's going to be Fred Astaire as central bank chair."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/b... @nytimes.com
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Residents around Britain in recent months have raised concerns that Royal Mail, Britain’s once-admired postal service, is taking too long to deliver the mail. It is a striking descent for a 500-year-old institution that once pushed the frontiers of mail delivery.
A Challenge for Britain’s Royal Mail: Proving It Can Deliver the Mail
Late letters are causing distress to some in Britain and fueling criticism of its 500-year-old postal service.
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January 31, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Residents around Britain in recent months have raised concerns that Royal Mail, Britain’s once-admired postal service, is taking too long to deliver the mail. It is a striking descent for a 500-year-old institution that once pushed the frontiers of mail delivery.
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While Candi Staton has dipped in and out of the spotlight during a seven-decade career, she has always persevered. And now, at 85, she is one of the oldest nominees at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. nyti.ms/3Mbdryh
January 31, 2026 at 3:20 AM
While Candi Staton has dipped in and out of the spotlight during a seven-decade career, she has always persevered. And now, at 85, she is one of the oldest nominees at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. nyti.ms/3Mbdryh
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The Trump administration is bypassing a Congressional review process to send $6.5 billion of weapons aid to Israel. The package includes Apache attack helicopters and combat vehicles. It's the third time the Trump administration has done this. Gift link to story: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Push Billions in Weapons Aid to Israel
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January 31, 2026 at 2:50 AM
The Trump administration is bypassing a Congressional review process to send $6.5 billion of weapons aid to Israel. The package includes Apache attack helicopters and combat vehicles. It's the third time the Trump administration has done this. Gift link to story: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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The death toll during New York City’s winter storm and stretch of frigid temperatures grew to 13 people, officials said on Friday, as the city braced for a second straight weekend of severely cold weather.
Death Toll During New York City Cold Snap Rises to 13
The people who died, at least several of whom were believed to be homeless, had been found outdoors, including at a playground and near a hospital.
nyti.ms
January 31, 2026 at 2:40 AM
The death toll during New York City’s winter storm and stretch of frigid temperatures grew to 13 people, officials said on Friday, as the city braced for a second straight weekend of severely cold weather.
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This is the surveillance toolkit - including facial recognition and cell phone tracking - that ICE is using to identify people in Minneapolis:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/t...
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How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:06 PM
This is the surveillance toolkit - including facial recognition and cell phone tracking - that ICE is using to identify people in Minneapolis:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/t...
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One body was recovered and six people remained unaccounted for after a fishing boat was reported missing on Friday off the coast of Massachusetts, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
6 Missing as Search Continues for Boat Off the Coast of Massachusetts
Searchers recovered one body after the Lily Jean, a 72-foot fishing vessel, issued an emergency alert on Friday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
nyti.ms
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 AM
One body was recovered and six people remained unaccounted for after a fishing boat was reported missing on Friday off the coast of Massachusetts, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
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NEW: Howard Lutnick, the billionaire who serves as President Trump’s commerce secretary, planned a visit to Epstein’s island in 2012.
Lutnick previously claimed that he was so revolted by Epstein that he had cut ties with him years earlier.
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Lutnick previously claimed that he was so revolted by Epstein that he had cut ties with him years earlier.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Planned Trip to Epstein’s Island
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January 30, 2026 at 8:26 PM
NEW: Howard Lutnick, the billionaire who serves as President Trump’s commerce secretary, planned a visit to Epstein’s island in 2012.
Lutnick previously claimed that he was so revolted by Epstein that he had cut ties with him years earlier.
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www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Lutnick previously claimed that he was so revolted by Epstein that he had cut ties with him years earlier.
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“What kind of magic is this?" This 15-minute recipe for salmon fillets brushed with Dijon mustard and olive oil is so foolproof, it deserves to become your go-to recipe for preparing fish. nyti.ms/4bnK1ay
January 31, 2026 at 1:20 AM
“What kind of magic is this?" This 15-minute recipe for salmon fillets brushed with Dijon mustard and olive oil is so foolproof, it deserves to become your go-to recipe for preparing fish. nyti.ms/4bnK1ay
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Scoop: Federal agents were told this week that they have broader power to arrest people without a warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo reviewed by The New York Times.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants
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January 31, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Scoop: Federal agents were told this week that they have broader power to arrest people without a warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo reviewed by The New York Times.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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After diving into the frigid San Francisco Bay and paddling more than a mile, a coyote surfaced on Alcatraz Island. One video shows the coyote struggling onto the rocky shore.
It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
Escape to Alcatraz: Coyote Swims a Mile in Search of New Turf
The coyote struggled onto the rocky shore this month. It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:40 AM
After diving into the frigid San Francisco Bay and paddling more than a mile, a coyote surfaced on Alcatraz Island. One video shows the coyote struggling onto the rocky shore.
It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
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🔥SCOOP: Internal docs show that the Trump admin has ordered up FURTHER changes to Independence National Historical Park.
ALSO: today's hearing w/ Judge Rufe was a fascinating moment for the judiciary, and historical reckoning.
tysm @maxinejoselow.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
ALSO: today's hearing w/ Judge Rufe was a fascinating moment for the judiciary, and historical reckoning.
tysm @maxinejoselow.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
Judge Weighs Trump’s Removal of Slavery Markers From George Washington’s House
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January 30, 2026 at 11:48 PM
🔥SCOOP: Internal docs show that the Trump admin has ordered up FURTHER changes to Independence National Historical Park.
ALSO: today's hearing w/ Judge Rufe was a fascinating moment for the judiciary, and historical reckoning.
tysm @maxinejoselow.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
ALSO: today's hearing w/ Judge Rufe was a fascinating moment for the judiciary, and historical reckoning.
tysm @maxinejoselow.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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Breaking News: The Senate passed a package to fund most of the government and give the Democrats and President Trump two weeks to negotiate limits on ICE.
Senate Passes Deal to Fund Government and Negotiate ICE Limits
Democrats agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while they negotiate with President Trump on restricting his immigration crackdown.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Breaking News: The Senate passed a package to fund most of the government and give the Democrats and President Trump two weeks to negotiate limits on ICE.
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Breaking News: The U.S. and Argentina are said to be in advanced talks to allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other countries there.
Argentina in Advanced Talks to Become Destination for U.S. Deportations
Washington and Buenos Aires are working on an agreement to allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other nations to the South American country.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Breaking News: The U.S. and Argentina are said to be in advanced talks to allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other countries there.
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Elon Musk has repeatedly said he "REFUSED" to visit Jeffrey Epstein's island. Correspondence released today shows he was actively coordinating a visit between 2012 and 2014.
It is still unclear if Musk actually did visit the island, but he certainly was interested.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
It is still unclear if Musk actually did visit the island, but he certainly was interested.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
January 30, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Elon Musk has repeatedly said he "REFUSED" to visit Jeffrey Epstein's island. Correspondence released today shows he was actively coordinating a visit between 2012 and 2014.
It is still unclear if Musk actually did visit the island, but he certainly was interested.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
It is still unclear if Musk actually did visit the island, but he certainly was interested.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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“The clash in Minneapolis has revealed a cleavage over the meaning of citizenship and constitutional rights perhaps as profound as the one that split the nation in 1861,” our columnist Lydia Polgreen writes.
“The clash in Minneapolis has revealed a cleavage over the meaning of citizenship and constitutional rights perhaps as profound as the one that split the nation in 1861,” our columnist Lydia Polgreen writes.
Opinion | This Week Has Revealed 3 Types of Americans
The clash in Minneapolis is asking us what kind of America we are.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 10:50 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“The clash in Minneapolis has revealed a cleavage over the meaning of citizenship and constitutional rights perhaps as profound as the one that split the nation in 1861,” our columnist Lydia Polgreen writes.
“The clash in Minneapolis has revealed a cleavage over the meaning of citizenship and constitutional rights perhaps as profound as the one that split the nation in 1861,” our columnist Lydia Polgreen writes.
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JFK Airport’s new Terminal One will be nearly as large as the Empire State Building. It will encompass 2.6 million square feet of passenger check-in zones, security checkpoints, baggage-claim areas, boarding gates and more. Take a look inside as it nears completion.
Inside the Huge New Terminal That Will Transform J.F.K.
The 2.6-million-square-foot Terminal One, part of a multibillion-dollar redevelopment of Kennedy Airport, will be nearly as large as the Empire State Building.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:40 PM
JFK Airport’s new Terminal One will be nearly as large as the Empire State Building. It will encompass 2.6 million square feet of passenger check-in zones, security checkpoints, baggage-claim areas, boarding gates and more. Take a look inside as it nears completion.
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Known as the “crying horse,” a glum Lunar New Year toy with a manufacturing error has become an unlikely emblem. Many young Chinese workers have embraced it as a symbol of their exhaustion and disillusion. nyti.ms/4k9cAdO
January 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Known as the “crying horse,” a glum Lunar New Year toy with a manufacturing error has become an unlikely emblem. Many young Chinese workers have embraced it as a symbol of their exhaustion and disillusion. nyti.ms/4k9cAdO
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Comedians, co-stars and fans shared memories and favorite scenes featuring Catherine O’Hara, the prolific actress and comedian who died on Friday. “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more,” Macaulay Culkin, who played O’Hara’s son Kevin in the “Home Alone” movies, wrote on Instagram.
Co-Stars and Fans Pay Tribute to Catherine O’Hara
Videos and photos filled social media as fans shared their favorite scenes from O’Hara’s acting career and co-stars memorialized her.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Comedians, co-stars and fans shared memories and favorite scenes featuring Catherine O’Hara, the prolific actress and comedian who died on Friday. “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more,” Macaulay Culkin, who played O’Hara’s son Kevin in the “Home Alone” movies, wrote on Instagram.
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ICE agents in Minneapolis are using facial recognition and other tools to identify undocumented immigrants and track protesters, officials said. The agency is also using cellphone and social media tools to monitor people’s online activity and potentially hack into phones.
The Tech Arsenal That ICE Has Deployed in Minneapolis
Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:10 PM
ICE agents in Minneapolis are using facial recognition and other tools to identify undocumented immigrants and track protesters, officials said. The agency is also using cellphone and social media tools to monitor people’s online activity and potentially hack into phones.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City campaigned on a promise of “fast and free buses.” One influential planning group is trying to change his mind with an even bigger moonshot plan: to expand the city’s century-old subway system.
Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?
Some transit advocates are wary of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to subsidize bus fares and argue the money would be better spent on a major subway expansion.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City campaigned on a promise of “fast and free buses.” One influential planning group is trying to change his mind with an even bigger moonshot plan: to expand the city’s century-old subway system.