The Return of Total War
Understanding—and Preparing for—a New Era of Comprehensive Conflict
By Mara Karlin
Wars Are Not Accidents
Managing Risk in the Face of Escalation
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Daily Archives: October 27, 2024
The New York Times Magazine-October 27, 2024
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (October 27, 2024): The latest issue features David Gaubey Herbert on building a cheerleading empire; Elisabeth Zerofsky on the historian Robert Paxton; Jonathan Mahler on the tech billionaires who became major G.O.P. donors; and more.
How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular
For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man.
Nikki Jennings started cheering when she was 4 years old. She was small and flexible and became a flyer, a human baton spinning and twisting through the air before being caught by teammates. Until sometimes she wasn’t: She got her first concussion in the third grade.
Is It Fascism? A Leading Historian Changes His Mind.
Robert Paxton thought the label was overused. But now he’s alarmed by what he sees in global politics — including Trumpism.
Sunday Morning: Stories And News Topics From Zürich, London & Tokyo
Monocle on Sunday (October 27, 2024): Gorana Grgić, Eemeli Isohao and Priska Amstutz join Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, to discuss the weekend’s hottest topics. We also speak to Monocle’s London-based foreign editor, Alexis Self, and get the latest news from Monocle’s Tokyo bureau chief, Fiona Wilson.
Plus: Roger Rüegger, head of programming for Zürich’s Jazznojazz Festival, joins to talk about the line-up for this year’s event.
The New York Times — Sunday, October 27, 2024
Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War
Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.
As Election Day Nears, Democrats Test Just How Powerful Abortion Really Is
They hope the issue helps their candidates. But some voters may support Republican candidates as well as abortion-rights ballot measures.
The Policy Record Harris Isn’t Talking About
As vice president, Kamala Harris has targeted racial and gender gaps in health care, lending and other areas. She isn’t running on that part of her record.
Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Actually Live Longer?
The premise is catchy, but some think it’s based on faulty data.
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