Jeffrey Epstein Pitched a New Narrative. These Sites Published It.
Date: 21 July 2019
By Tiffany Hsu
Tiffany Hsu
In flattering news releases and promotional articles in National Review, Forbes and HuffPost, the disgraced financier tried to rehabilitate his image.
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Before El Chapo’s Sentencing, a Campout for Reporters
Date: 21 July 2019
By Emily Palmer
Emily Palmer
Twenty-two journalists gathered before midnight in sleeping bags and folding chairs outside the courthouse, just as we’d done during the drug lord’s trial.
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Saudi Guardianship Laws Could Be Set to Change. Here’s How Women Are Reacting.
Date: 21 July 2019
By Megan Specia and Hwaida Saad
Megan Specia
The government is said to be considering a revision to laws that require women to get the permission of a male guardian to marry, apply for a passport or travel out of the country.
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‘The Antithesis of Bolsonaro’: A Gay Couple Roils Brazil’s Far Right
Date: 20 July 2019
By Ernesto Londoño
Ernesto Londoño
The American journalist Glenn Greenwald and his husband, Brazilian Congressman David Miranda, have rattled Bolsonaro’s Brazil — earning praise and scorn.
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Gas Plant Explosion in Central China Kills at Least 10
Date: 20 July 2019
By Jane Perlez
Jane Perlez
State media accounts gave no explanation for the blast, which occurred at a factory in Henan Province.
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Running on Top of the World
Date: 20 July 2019
By Jen A. Miller
Jen Miller
How to prepare for mountain runs, even if you don’t live in the mountains.
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Dangerous Temperatures Grip New York City
Date: 20 July 2019
By Rick Rojas and Michael Gold
Rick Rojas
OZY Fest and the New York Triathlon were canceled and cooling centers were opened as New Yorkers braced for a brutal weekend.
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British Airways Suspends Flights to Cairo, Citing Security Risks
Date: 20 July 2019
By Benjamin Mueller and Declan Walsh
Benjamin Mueller
The suspensions came a day after the British government warned of “a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation.”
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‘What You Gonna Do Phone the Police?’ London Police Twitter Is Hacked
Date: 20 July 2019
By Mihir Zaveri
Mihir Zaveri
For about 40 minutes on Friday, the account spewed a series of curious messages, including some that used profanity to denigrate police officers.
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U.K. Warns Iran of ‘Serious Consequences’ for Seizing Oil Tanker
Date: 20 July 2019
By David D. Kirkpatrick and Stephen Castle
David
The British defense secretary called the seizure “a hostile act,” and the government warned ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.
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