‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Barbie’ show a zeitgeist shift that goes beyond Hollywood: The hero’s narrative is corroding our political and public life.
Category: United States Navy
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The Barbie Backlash
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How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U.S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys.
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Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
The New York Times – On the Runway:Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”
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Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
The New York Times – On the Runway:Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
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She Sewed the Blue Angels’ Suits for 40 Years. Then a Big Company Got the Job.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Jellie Whitehurst in Pensacola, Fla., was surprised to learn that after decades, the Navy had awarded a $1.7 million contract to a company in Virginia to supply the gear.
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The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.
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The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”
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What Happened After a U.S. Warship Hit an Iranian Mine in 1988
The New York Times – Business:President Trump has suggested providing escorts for stranded tankers. A mine strike on a U.S. frigate in the Persian Gulf shows the perils of doing so.
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Trump’s Plan to Revive US Shipbuilding Would Take Billions and Many Years
President Trump and members of Congress want to revive U.S. shipbuilding with subsidies and penalties against Chinese-built ships. But there are obstacles.
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Alex Garland Pairs With a Veteran to Engage in Realistic ‘Warfare’
The filmmaker directed his latest picture with Ray Mendoza, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Iraq War. They wanted to depict, with a sense of urgency, war as it is really experienced.