Time Inc ends Life magazine regular run in May
Time Inc will publish Life magazine’s final monthly issue in May and keep Life brand issues for special events and books. The move comes amid weak growth prospects and resource reallocation while four new Time titles launch this year. Industry figures lament the loss of a long-standing brand.
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Weather outlook a week of cloud cover and mild temperatures
The forecast shows Sunday increasing clouds with a low in the 30s. Monday brings a chance of rain or snow with a high near 42 and a low around 30. Tuesday clears somewhat with a high about 47 and a 24 low. Wednesday mixes sun and clouds with a high near 47 and a 34 low.
Taiwan elects Chen Shui-bian as president in peaceful power shift
Taiwan voters produced a decisive break with Nationalist rule as Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party defeated Lien Chan and James Soong amid high turnout. Chen pledged to ease tensions with Beijing and seek cross strait dialogue, with Annette Lu to serve as vice president.
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James Soong
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Zhu Rongji
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Washington
Annette Lu
Yenji
Smith & Wesson agrees to gun safety measures
Smith & Wesson agreed to a broad set of restrictions on manufacturing and selling guns in exchange for ending lawsuits. The pact includes hidden serial numbers, trigger safeties, smart gun tech, a dealer code of conduct, and limits on sales at gun shows to enforce background checks. The deal hinges on whether other manufacturers join in and shape future gun control efforts.
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Smith & Wesson to add safety locks on guns under Clinton pact
The agreement with the Clinton administration requires external safety locks on all handguns within 60 days. It settles litigation with 15 cities over gun violence while avoiding suits against the company by New York and Connecticut attorneys general. Critics note enforcement gaps and exemptions for law enforcement and the military. Clinton framed the deal as a historic step toward safer, better controlled firearms.
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What comes next in Upstate New York economy
A regional feature traces how Upstate cities face a slow economy as large manufacturers cut jobs driving migration. It notes Empire Brewing Co. growth in Rochester and Syracuse while Kodak downsizes impact nearby businesses and explores whether people will return or stay. The piece blends reader input and expert insights on recovery paths.
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Michael Hodgdon
Dawid Kauleski
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