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Foxconn Reconsidering Plans for a Wisconsin Factory Heralded by Trump, Howard Schultz Draws Fire From Trump and Bloomberg Over 2020 Plans, Apple Takes a Hit in China, and Workers There Feel the Pain, How the Shutdown Reordered American Life

Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you with machine learning. Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you with machine learning. Best of The Times Signature journalism of the last week Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times More Bark Than Bite in Iran's Ban on Walking Dogs Tehranians, accustomed to periodic crackdowns by their Islamic guardians, are not taking the decree all that seriously. Nor, it seems, are the police. Middle East · Feb 1 Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times More Bark Than Bite in Iran's Ban on Walking Dogs Tehranians, accustomed to periodic crackdowns by their Islamic guardians, are not taking the decree all that seriously. Nor, it seems, are the police. Middle East · Feb 1 Andrew Testa for The New York Times Fewer Officers, More Calls: U.K. Police Are Stretched by Austerity Police forces in Britain are shrinking, as are social services. Now officers are overwhelmed with problems that the other agencies once handled. Europe · Feb 1 Chester Higgins Jr./The New York Times A Black Legacy, Wrapped Up in Fur "As soon as black women could afford to buy mink coats, white society and white women said fur was all wrong." Style · Jan 31 Andrew Testa for The New York Times Fewer Officers, More Calls: U.K. Police Are Stretched by Austerity Police forces in Britain are shrinking, as are social services. Now officers are overwhelmed with problems that the other agencies once handled. Europe · Feb 1 Chester Higgins Jr./The New York Times A Black Legacy, Wrapped Up in Fur "As soon as black women could afford to buy mink coats, white society and white women said fur was all wrong." Style · Jan 31 News You Might Have Missed Stories, analyses and explainers Foxconn Reconsidering Plans for a Wisconsin Factory Heralded by Trump The Taiwanese company's intent to build a $10 billion plant with 13,000 jobs was hailed by President Trump. It now sees a shift toward research. Business · Jan 30 Darren Hauck/Reuters Darren Hauck/Reuters Foxconn Reconsidering Plans for a Wisconsin Factory Heralded by Trump The Taiwanese company's intent to build a $10 billion plant with 13,000 jobs was hailed by President Trump. It now sees a shift toward research. Business · Jan 30 Howard Schultz Draws Fire From Trump and Bloomberg Over 2020 Plans Mr. Schultz, decrying the "broken political system," said he is considering running as an independent and has already begun the groundwork to get on the ballot in all 50 states. Politics · Jan 27 Miguel Medina/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Miguel Medina/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Howard Schultz Draws Fire From Trump and Bloomberg Over 2020 Plans Mr. Schultz, decrying the "broken political system," said he is considering running as an independent and has already begun the groundwork to get on the ballot in all 50 states. Politics · Jan 27 Apple Takes a Hit in China, and Workers There Feel the Pain Chinese factories, which have long made goods for the world, increasingly make stuff for the country's own middle class. When those spenders hold back, local workers can suffer. Business · Feb 1 How the Shutdown Reordered American Life People accustomed to paychecks were forced to moonlight, visit food pantries and apply for unemployment benefits. A stable job suddenly felt high risk. U.S. · Jan 26 Apple Takes a Hit in China, and Workers There Feel the Pain Chinese factories, which have long made goods for the world, increasingly make stuff for the country's own middle class. When those spenders hold back, local workers can suffer. Business · Feb 1 How the Shutdown Reordered American Life People accustomed to paychecks were forced to moonlight, visit food pantries and apply for unemployment benefits. A stable job suddenly felt high risk. U.S. · Jan 26 Opinion Commentary from some of the world's most provocative thinkers Timothy Egan A Hillbilly and a Survivalist Show the Way Out of Trump Country One common thread of J.D. Vance's and Tara Westover's memoirs is distrust of institutions. Yet it was institutions — the military in one case, college in the other — that saved them. Feb 1 Luke Sharrett Luke Sharrett Timothy Egan A Hillbilly and a Survivalist Show the Way Out of Trump Country One common thread of J.D. Vance's and Tara Westover's memoirs is distrust of institutions. Yet it was institutions — the military in one case, college in the other — that saved them. Feb 1 Farhad Manjoo Why the Latest Layoffs Are Devastating to Democracy Digital media has always been a turbulent business, but last week's layoffs suggest a reason for panic. Jan 30 Antony J. Blinken No People. No Process. No Policy. The Trump administration is not prepared for a foreign policy crisis. Jan 28 Farhad Manjoo Why the Latest Layoffs Are Devastating to Democracy Digital media has always been a turbulent business, but last week's layoffs suggest a reason for panic. Jan 30 Antony J. Blinken No People. No Process. No Policy. The Trump administration is not prepared for a foreign policy crisis. Jan 28 Discover Coverage on topics we think you'll like Jasper Savage/Netflix 'Polar' Review: A Hit Man's Redemption Gets Mired in Toxic, Wintry Sludge Starring the usually reliable Mads Mikkelsen, "Polar" pales in comparison to other assassin-in-midlife-crisis movies like "Grosse Pointe Blank." Movies · Jan 31 Tom Jamieson for The New York Times Caroline Elton Helps Doctors Heal Themselves The psychologist counsels doctors who are suffering even as they tend to the needs of others. Health · Jan 28 Jasper Savage/Netflix 'Polar' Review: A Hit Man's Redemption Gets Mired in Toxic, Wintry Sludge Starring the usually reliable Mads Mikkelsen, "Polar" pales in comparison to other assassin-in-midlife-crisis movies like "Grosse Pointe Blank." Movies · Jan 31 Tom Jamieson for The New York Times Caroline Elton Helps Doctors Heal Themselves The psychologist counsels doctors who are suffering even as they tend to the needs of others. Health · Jan 28 Erik Winkowski A Beginner's Guide to Getting Into Podcasts Listen here, friends. Smarter Living · Jan 28 Andrea Wyner for The New York Times 36 Hours in St. Moritz This scenic Swiss town is prime territory for those who love snow sports. Other distractions include galleries, glamorous old hotels, and restaurants serving robust Alpine meals. Travel · Jan 31 Erik Winkowski A Beginner's Guide to Getting Into Podcasts Listen here, friends. Smarter Living · Jan 28 Andrea Wyner for The New York Times 36 Hours in St. Moritz This scenic Swiss town is prime territory for those who love snow sports. Other distractions include galleries, glamorous old hotels, and restaurants serving robust Alpine meals. Travel · Jan 31 🤞 Are we getting it right? To refine this experience, we need to hear from you. Are you enjoying this newsletter? Are we offering you the right mix of stories? Where can we improve? 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