Culture & Cities: What Its Like To Live In Amsterdam

DW Euromaxx (May 25, 2024): Beyond Amsterdam’s famed canals, bikes, coffee shops, and the Red-Light District lies a deeper narrative of what it’s like to grow up and be young in the Dutch capital.

CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:30 Living arrangements 01:56 Education 03:11 Heritage 04:24 Social life & hobbies 05:39 Legal milestones 06:55 Red-Light District 07:25 The pros and cons of living in Amsterdam

Meet Cosmo, a 19-year-old student and native Amsterdammer, as he shares his perspective on life in the city: how he spends his free time, gets around, and how Amsterdam has shaped him. #Amsterdam #Netherlands #YoungEuropeans

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday (May 25, 2024): Georgina Godwin is joined by Daniella Peled, managing editor at the Institute for War and Peace Reporting, for a look back at the week’s news and culture.

Plus: author Rupert Thompson joins to discuss his new book ‘How to Make a Bomb: A Novel’ and Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, visits the independent publishing imprint Cozy.

The New York Times — Saturday, May 25, 2024

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As Rafah Offensive Grinds On, Hunger in Gaza Spirals

Aid officials and health experts expect famine this month unless Israel lifts barriers to aid, the fighting stops and vital services are restored.

The Increasing Trumpification of TikTok

An internal analysis found nearly twice as many pro-Trump posts as pro-Biden ones on TikTok since November, a sign of the right’s use of a liberal-friendly platform.

Almost 6,000 Dead in 6 Years: How Baltimore Became the U.S. Overdose Capital

The city was once hailed for its response to addiction. But as fentanyl flooded the streets and officials shifted priorities, deaths hit unprecedented heights.

The Capital of Women’s Soccer

The success of Barcelona’s team has made Catalonia a laboratory for finding out what happens when the women’s game has prominence similar to the men’s.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – May 27, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – MAY 13, 2024 ISSUE:

What China’s Cheap EVs Mean for GM and Tesla

Inexpensive vehicles aren’t a threat to the U.S. auto makers, but better ones might be.

How to Build Your Retirement Paycheck—and Make It Last

How to Build Your Retirement Paycheck—and Make It Last

An income annuity might just be your lock on enough money for life. Here’s how to know.Long read

Treasury Bills Are the Best Place to Park Your Cash. Just Ask Warren Buffett.

Treasury Bills Are the Best Place to Park Your Cash. Just Ask Warren Buffett.

Their 5%-plus yield looks attractive—especially with the Federal Reserve unlikely to cut interest rates soon.Long read