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Amazon's living lab: Re-imagining retail on Seattle streets
Business, New York Times, Published on 25/02/2017
» On a busy stretch of road in this city's Ballard neighbourhood, a curious new grocery store is taking shape -- and so begins another effort by Amazon.com Inc to use the residents of its hometown as guinea pigs.
Brexit begins; Scottish leader calls for new independence vote
New York Times, Published on 14/03/2017
» LONDON - Protesting Britain's plans to leave the European Union, Scotland's leader, Nicola Sturgeon, called on Monday for a referendum on Scottish independence as early as next year. The announcement was not unexpected, but it reflected the stark divisions in Britain as the government prepares to start the official process to exit the 28-nation bloc.
US admiral, 8 officers indicted on bribery charges
New York Times, Published on 15/03/2017
» WASHINGTON - A retired US Navy admiral and eight other high-ranking officers were indicted on Tuesday in a widening bribery scandal in which prosecutors say a foreign contractor traded luxury travel, lavish gifts and prostitutes for inside intelligence.
Court temporarily blocks US ban on travel
New York Times, Published on 04/02/2017
» NEW YORK: A federal judge in Seattle on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s week-old immigration order from being enforced nationwide, reopening the country’s door to visa holders from seven predominantly Muslim countries and dealing the administration a humbling defeat.
US-Australia rift possible after Trump ends call with PM
New York Times, Published on 02/02/2017
» WASHINGTON — A phone call between President Donald Trump and the Australian prime minister is threatening to develop into a diplomatic rift between two stalwart allies after the two men exchanged harsh words over refugee policy and Mr Trump abruptly ended the call.
Reality? No, thanks. Moviegoers sought escape in 2016
New York Times, Published on 02/01/2017
» LOS ANGELES - The moviegoing masses sent clear messages in 2016. They are most definitely not tired of superheroes. The more animated animals, the merrier. Fantasy worlds of any kind, whether underwater or in outer space, are worth the trip to theatres.
China aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait
New York Times, Published on 12/01/2017
» HONG KONG - Taiwan scrambled F-16 fighter jets and dispatched a frigate to the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday after China sent its sole aircraft carrier into the waterway, Taiwan's official Central News Agency reported.
The new suburbia: More urban
Business, New York Times, Published on 14/01/2017
» Some suburbs around New York City are becoming decidedly less suburban, as new apartment buildings and condominium communities close to mass transit help expand the downtowns of these villages and towns. Multifamily housing is also popping up near highways and main thoroughfares.
A Trump administration, with Obama staff members filling in the gaps
New York Times, Published on 20/01/2017
» WASHINGTON — Donald Trump arrived in Washington the day before his inauguration as the nation’s 45th president in a swirl of cinematic pageantry but facing serious questions about whether his chaotic transition has left critical parts of the government dangerously short-handed.
Taxi no longer the ride of choice
Business, New York Times, Published on 28/01/2017
» John McFadden no longer sticks his hand out for a yellow cab. He has plenty of other options at his fingertips.