Historical: Saving John Steinbeck’s ‘Western Flyer’

CBS Mornings (December 23, 2023) – After writing “The Grapes of Wrath,” author John Steinbeck explored the Gulf of Mexico in a famous boat called the Western Flyer.

Since then, the boat has inspired adventurers and scientists for generations, but the original ship was nearly lost. CBS News’ Jeff Glor reports on the person determined to give it new life.

International Art: Apollo Magazine – January 2024

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Apollo Magazine (December 23, 2023): The new January 2024 issue features ‘The Last Days of Vincent Van Gogh’; What’s in store for the art market?; Paris pays tribute to Agnès Varda, and more…

Breath of fresh air – Gerhard Richter in the Alps

Three exhibitions in the Engadin Valley explore how the Swiss mountains have inspired some of the painter’s most playful work

Remembering the festive geese of Christmas past

The festive bird has often been served up by artists and writers including J.M.W. Turner and Charles Dickens

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday, December 23, 2023: Join Simon Brooke and Georgina Godwin as they take a look through the news and culture this festive season.

Plus, discover the stories behind New York’s Rockefeller’s Christmas tree and Quebec City’s Christmas mascot.

The New York Times — Saturday, Dec 23, 2023

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U.N. Passes Resolution on Gaza Aid but Does Not Call for ‘Suspension of Hostilities’

The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution, 13-0, on Friday that would allow for more aid to enter Gaza. The United States and Russia abstained.

After a week of heated negotiations, the U.N. Security Council approved a measure that called on Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting to allow for the delivery of more humanitarian aid.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case on Trump’s Immunity Defense for Now

Any significant delays could plunge the trial into the heart of the 2024 campaign season or push it past the election.

The case will instead first be heard by a federal appeals court, which has put it on a fast track, scheduling arguments for Jan. 9.

Hunter Biden Text Cited in Impeachment Inquiry Is Not What G.O.P. Suggests

A 2019 message from the president’s son alluded to giving his father half his salary. The back story offers unflattering insights into the Biden family but does not support assertions of corruption.

A World Leader on Ukraine, the U.S. Is Now Isolated Over Gaza

The United States finds itself in a defensive crouch and at odds with even staunch allies like France, Canada, Australia and Japan.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec 25, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 25, 2023 ISSUE:

Apple’s Search for Growth

Apple’s Search for Growth

Apple trades near record highs, with a market value no other company has ever attained. Now it has to justify the gains

Why Emerging Markets Could Have a Strong Run Next Year

Why Emerging Markets Could Have a Strong Run Next Year

Mexico and Brazil are heading into a favorable interest rate backdrop already in a strong position.Long read

This Stock Is a Better Electric-Vehicle Bet Than Tesla. Buy It Now.

This Stock Is a Better Electric-Vehicle Bet Than Tesla. Buy It Now.

Tesla and China-based BYD are financially similar. Both car makers generated almost identical operating profit in the third quarter. The one big difference: their valuations.Long read

5 Ways to Play the Rally in Small-Cap Stocks

5 Ways to Play the Rally in Small-Cap Stocks

Shares of smaller companies have taken off in the recent rally, but they are still a bargain compared with bigger companies.Long read

Star Stockpickers Are Coming to ETFs. Why They May Not Shine as Brightly.

Star Stockpickers Are Coming to ETFs. Why They May Not Shine as Brightly.

Active ETFs are the industry’s hottest trend. Picking winners is as tricky as ever.Long read