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Travel Tours: What It’s Like To Grow Up In Prague (DW)

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DW Euromaxx (November 23, 2024): Prague – a city straight out of a fairytale, with its cobblestone streets, iconic red rooftops, and famed Czech beer. But beyond the picture-perfect image, what is life really like in the capital of the Czech Republic?

CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:46 Living arrangements 02:36 Getting around 03:18 Roza’s work as a greenfluencer 04:56 Cost of living 05:37 Studying in Prague 06:24 Social life

Is it still as magical for locals as it is for tourists? We follow 21-year-old student Rozárie to find out.

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The New York Times Magazine-Nov. 24, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (November 2, 2024): The 11.24.24 Issue features Philip Montgomery on two weeks in the life of Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County before, during and after the election; Emily Bazelon on how the abortion rights movement won in many states in the election; Tomas Weber on how Ozempic is turning people off from eating junk food; and more.

Becoming Trump Country

Luzerne County is one of many counties in Pennsylvania — and across the country — that shifted to the right this year.

Facing Eight Years in Prison, a Director Flees Iran

Facing an eight-year prison sentence, Mohammad Rasoulof had to make the most difficult decision of his life. We spent two weeks there before and after the election to understand what’s driving these changes.

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov. 25, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (November 23, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Google Is Under Siege. It Will Prevail.”

Google Is Under Siege. Why Alphabet Stock Will Win.

The company is facing pressure on two fronts—the government and a host of new AI-powered search rivals. It has the capacity to meet both challenges and continue to prosper.

Bitcoin Never Sleeps. Stock Markets May Be Next as Trump Takes Charge.

Wall Street is making a push for more extended hours in the stock market, and Trump’s incoming regulators are likely to approve. What to know so you don’t lose your shirt.

Holiday Spending Looks Strong. Where to Find Bargains in Retail Stocks.

Retailers are lifting their earnings guidance as shoppers hit the stores. Five names in the bargain bin.

Fed’s Williams Sees Inflation Cooling and Interest Rates Falling Further

John Williams, who heads the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, says 2% is the rate that can best balance the Fed’s employment and price stability goals.

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Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

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Monocle on Saturday (November 23, 2024): Former first lady Melania Trump and future US health secretary, RFK Jr, are teaming up to improve the president-elect’s diet.

Then, Europe prepares for Trump tariffs and Cop29 discussions go into overtime. Join regular Monocle Radio commentator Vincent McAviney and Georgina Godwin for these stories and more of the week’s news and culture. Plus: arts specialist Issabella Orlando explores how crafted goods from homewares to clothing can inspire us to consume less, value more and forge lasting connections with the things we own.

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The New York Times — Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024

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Terms of Proposed Lebanon Cease-Fire Begin to Take Shape, Officials Say

Key details still needed to be worked out between Israel and Hezbollah, and disagreements could scuttle or delay any deal, the officials said. But some cited reasons for cautious optimism.

Elon Musk Gets a Crash Course in How Trumpworld Works

The world’s richest person, not known for his humility, is still learning the cutthroat courtier politics of Donald Trump’s inner circle — and his ultimate influence remains an open question.

As Elon Musk Moved to the Right, His Businesses Moved to Texas

The billionaire has rapidly transformed parts of the state, shocking even development-friendly officials: “It was like, ‘Voilà, Elon is here.’”

Cash, Kidnappings and Luxury Resorts: A Formula for Power in Modi’s India

With a tactic known as “resort politics,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has been accused of using brute force to take over Indian state governments.