The New York Times Magazine – Dec. 22, 2024

In this issue, Nicholas Casey and Paolo Pellegrin on the journey to receive medical treatment for Palestinians in Gaza; Jason Diamond on the dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov; Jenna (J) Wortham on the new social media platform Bluesky; and more.

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (December 21, 2024): The 12,22,24 issue features ‘Escape From Gaza’…

For a Desperate Few, a Hectic Escape From Gaza

The war is nearly impossible to flee — except for a small number of sick and wounded who are offered a dramatic path to safety. By Nicholas Casey

Is Mikhail Baryshnikov the Last of the Highbrow Superstars?

Fifty years since he left the Soviet Union, he insists on using his huge fame to bring attention to difficult, esoteric art. By Jason Diamond

Another New Twitter? Good Luck With That.

Users are now flocking to Bluesky. But every social media platform becomes a wasteland in the end. By J Wortham

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Dec. 23, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (December21, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Buy Now, Cry Later’…

She Blew Her Life Savings. How Tech Hooks Shoppers.

The rise of affiliate links, Buy Now buttons, and other technology has made it easier than ever to binge, often with dire consequences.

Sell Costco Stock. It’s No Bargain.

The company is firing on all cylinders, but its valuation has become concerning. Shares now trade for 53 times projected earnings.

Farewell to the Smooth Ride for Stocks. How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Bumpy 2025.

Trump’s policies are a wild card for markets. Making these portfolio moves could help smooth your ride.

The Super-Rich Invest in Some Wild Things. A 20% Return Is Very Real.

Some wealthy families look elsewhere to invest as private-equity funds become too big. The strategies aren’t for the average investor.

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday (December 21, 2024): Join Georgina Godwin and Charles Hecker reflect on the week’s top news stories and cultural highlights.

Plus: an engaging conversation with Ferdia Lennon, the winner of the prestigious Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Comic Fiction Prize.

The New York Times —- Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024

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Congress Approves Spending Extension, Ending Shutdown Crisis

The Senate passed the measure, sending it to President Biden’s desk, shortly after the midnight deadline for funding to lapse.

Insurers Are Deserting Homeowners as Climate Shocks Worsen

Without insurance, it’s impossible to get a mortgage; without a mortgage, most Americans can’t buy a home.

Weight Loss Drugs Changed Their Lives. Then They Lost Coverage.

In Michigan, the state’s largest insurer has tightened restrictions around medications like Wegovy. Patients are panicking.

Al-Assad’s Soldiers Hope for Amnesty. First, They Have to Take a Number.

Syria’s new rulers say they will spare conscripts of Bashar al-Assad and pursue those who oversaw his regime’s abuses. Hundreds are lining up to learn which promise applies to them.