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Riding Amtrak’s New Acela Train: Sleeker, Comfier and a Tiny Bit Faster

New York Times - Fri, 08/29/2025 - 21:49
The NextGen high-speed trains feel more like those in China, Japan or France. But topping out at 160 m.p.h., they’re still relatively slow.
Categories: Health Care, News

At Least 70 Drown Off Mauritania After Boat Capsizes

New York Times - Fri, 08/29/2025 - 21:37
Around 150 people boarded a boat in Gambia that was thought to have been headed for Europe. The boat capsized after traveling about 380 miles.
Categories: News

Can This Chef Revive Babbo, Mario Batali’s Signature Restaurant?

New York Times - Fri, 08/29/2025 - 21:31
Mark Ladner, a master of Italian cooking and a Batali protégé, is reinventing the Manhattan restaurant under the same famous (and infamous) name.
Categories: News

Disney World Is the Happiest Place on Earth, if You Can Afford It

New York Times - Fri, 08/29/2025 - 21:21
The theme-park operator, like so many other companies, is abandoning America’s middle class.

Transportation Dept. Cancels $679 Million for Offshore Wind Projects

New York Times - Fri, 08/29/2025 - 19:37
The Trump administration’s campaign against wind power continued as it targeted funding for marine terminals and ports to support development of the industry.

What to Know About Secret Service Protection for Former Vice Presidents

New York Times - Fri, 08/29/2025 - 19:24
The Secret Service usually protects a former vice president for six months after they leave office.
Categories: News

Elizabeth B. Kimball - Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care

Cremation in the News - Fri, 08/29/2025 - 18:46
Elizabeth B. Kimball  Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care
Categories: Minnesota Cremation

Conservatives Use Minneapolis Shooting in Anti-Transgender Campaigns

New York Times - Fri, 08/29/2025 - 18:40
Activists are pointing to the attacker’s gender identity to falsely portray all transgender people as prone to mental illness and violence.

Why the Texas Democrats’ Walkout Worked

New York Times - Fri, 08/29/2025 - 18:28
Losing loudly has been a crucial feature of successful political movements.
Categories: News
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