Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

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Monocle on Saturday, March 2, 2024: On Friday the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny drew thousands of mourners. What was the mood in Moscow? In the UK what has the reaction been to prime minister Rishi Sunak’s Downing Street address on Friday evening?

Meanwhile in Austria, an investigation has exposed the fraudulent COO of Wirecard as a decade-long GRU spy – what do we know? Join Vincent McAviney and political journalist Terry Stiastny for all this, as well as a breakdown of the Willy Wonka experience scam in Glasgow. Plus: Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco gives us a rundown of the world’s best biscuits.

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The New York Times — Saturday, March 2, 2024

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Witnesses of Aid Convoy Violence Describe Shooting, Panic and Desperation

“I saw people falling to the ground after being shot,” said one witness, “and others simply took the food items that were with them and continued running for their lives.”

Thousands Turn Out for Navalny’s Funeral in Moscow

The police presence appeared heavy for the service. Some attendees shouted, “No to war” and “Russia will be free” as they marched to the cemetery where the opposition leader was to be buried.

A K-Pop Star’s Lonely Downward Spiral

Goo Hara’s life was a struggle from the start. She ended it at 28, isolated and harassed online.

CVS and Walgreens Will Begin Selling Abortion Pills This Month

The pill mifepristone will be available with a prescription at pharmacy counters in a few states to start.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – March 4, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE - MARCH 4, 2024 ISSUE:

How Larry Culp Saved GE by Breaking It Up

General Electric will soon be no more, but shares of the three new companies look attractive.

UPS Stock Failed to Deliver in 2023. The Future Looks Brighter.

UPS stock looks attractive after a selloff as the package-delivery leader works to cut costs and boost profits. Investors reap a 4.4% dividend yield while waiting for the rebound.

These 10 Lenders Have Bet the Bank on Real Estate. They Are Holding Up.

In the wake of New York Community Bancorp’s selloff, Barron’s is examining banks with the highest concentration of commercial real estate loans.Long read

Barron’s Best Fund Families of 2023

It was a good year for both stocks and bonds. These five fund firms did especially well, taking advantage of opportunities beyond the Magnificent Seven.