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My Journey of Reimagining Life, Love and Education

The New York Times — Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

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Israel and Hezbollah Threaten to Hit Harder, Raising Fears of All-Out War

A leader of the Iranian-backed militia said its latest barrage was “just the beginning,” and an Israeli military official said, “Our strikes will intensify.”

Harris Cracked Down on Violent Offenders; Showed Leniency on Less Serious Crime

Her record as a prosecutor navigating both paths has left her open to criticism that she either betrayed liberal ideals or prioritized them over law and order.

They’ve Got a Plan to Fight Global Warming. It Could Alter the Oceans.

By tweaking the chemistry of rivers and oceans, humans could remove billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air. But huge challenges loom.

The Politics of Motherhood Become a Campaign-Trail Cudgel

The presidential race has exposed a fault line in American political culture over the deeply personal decision to have children.

Inside Art: Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers & Yellow’

The National Gallery (September 22, 2024): What colour do you think of most when you think of Vincent van Gogh? Probably his glorious use of yellow – most famously in his series of ‘Sunflowers’ paintings.

Dive in with Catherine Higgitt from the National Gallery’s scientific department to discover the secrets of how he used chrome yellow pigment in his work. You’ll even see the chemistry of how this fantastic colour is made.

Travel Tour: Budapest – “Instagram Vs Reality”

DW Travel (September 22, 2024): Budapest looks like a fantastically romantic city on social media. But does this image live up to reality?

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Széchenyi thermal baths 03:20 Liberty Bridge 05:20 Fisherman’s Basion

We make the check at three popular spots: the Széchenyi thermal baths, Liberty Bridge and the Fisherman’s Bastion.

Sunday Morning: Stories And News From London, Zürich And New Dehli

Monocle on Sunday (September 22, 2024): Emma Nelson, Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Stephen Dalziel on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé in Zürich and Monocle’s correspondent in New Delhi, Lyndee Prickitt, for the latest headlines.

The New York Times — Sunday, September 22, 2024

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As President, Trump Demanded Investigations of Foes. He Often Got Them.

He has threatened to target his perceived enemies if elected again. A look at his time in the White House shows how readily he could do so.

Albania Is Planning a New Muslim State Inside Its Capital

Prime Minister Edi Rama says he wants to give members of the Bektashi, a Shiite Sufi order, their own Vatican-style enclave as a way of promoting religious tolerance.

Where Joy Meets Anger: Harris and Trump Battle for Undecided Voters

The allegiances of this group of voters — roughly three million people in seven battleground states — are up for grabs, and polling shows they’re pessimistic about the country’s future.

Attacks on Hezbollah Alter Balance of Power in Long-Running Fight

A focus on mutual deterrence had kept intermittent clashes along the Lebanon-Israel border from spiraling into a major war. That changed this past week.

Travel & History: ‘Journey To The Heart Of Egypt’

TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (September 21, 2024): Experience the thrilling journey through Egypt’s timeless allure, where you’ll discover ancient temples and pyramids while unravelling the secrets of mummification.

Witness how these grand traditions continue to resonate in modern Egypt, where ancient rituals blend seamlessly with contemporary faith, as the living pay tribute to the deceased with heartfelt prayers, vibrant processions, and the promise of a celestial afterlife.

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Profiles: Jane Bertch Of “The French Ingredient”

CBS Mornings (September 21, 2024): Jane Bertch was a banker until she quit her job, moved to France and founded a cooking school there. It’s an American dream story set in Paris.

Now, she’s telling her story in the new memoir, “The French Ingredient.” Jeff Glor reports from Paris.

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

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (September 21, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Lean Times For Luxury’….

How Luxury Stocks Lost Their Shine. These Are the Ones That Will Get It Back.

Shares of Burberry, LVMH, and others have had a tough 2024. But there’s no need to worry about an economic slowdown.

Some Financial Giants Pay Paltry Rates on Investors’ Cash. Where to Put Your Money.

Brokerage firms have been earning nice profits on clients’ uninvested cash. Now investors are demanding better treatment and regulators are asking questions.

Retirees Face Lower Yields Now That the Fed Has Cut. How to Fine-Tune Your Portfolio.

With yields on cash poised to fall, consider owning short-term bonds and funds that cover the broad U.S. stock market.

Trump and Harris Have Tax Plans. Prepare for Filing to Get More Tangled.

Both candidates are pushing policies that would make the already Byzantine tax code even more complicated.

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday (September 21, 2024): Author and political correspondent Tessa Szyszkowitz joins Georgina Godwin to talk about the pager explosions in Lebanon, seeing Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza in London and fashion at political conferences.

Plus: Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans heads to Amsterdam for the Glue design festival and ‘Financial Times’ senior business writer Andrew Hill looks ahead to the 20th edition of the FT’s Business Book of the Year awards.

The New York Times — Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024

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Senior Hezbollah Leader Is Killed in Beirut in Israeli Airstrike

The attack, which Lebanese officials said killed at least 14 and injured more than 60, stoked fears Israel is driving toward a full-blown war on its northern border, even as the fight in Gaza goes on.

Harris, With an Online Avalanche, Outspends Trump by Tens of Millions

The week of their debate, Kamala Harris outspent Donald Trump by 20 to 1 on Facebook and Instagram. It was just one sign of how uneven their online advertising battle has become.

Georgia Election Board Orders Hand-Counting of Ballots

Critics say the move could significantly delay the reporting of results in the battleground state and inject chaos into the post-election period.

What Lies Beneath Canada’s Former Indigenous School Sites Fuels a Debate

Despite possible evidence of hundreds of graves at former schools for Indigenous children, challenges in making a clear conclusion have given rise to skeptics.