The Globalist Podcast, Tuesday, August1, 2023: Italy is the latest European country to rethink ties with China. Also, Israel proposes a new rail line to Saudi Arabia, and the latest theatre news.
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The New York Times — Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Biden Shores Up Democratic Support, but Faces Tight Race Against Trump
A New York Times/Siena College poll found that President Biden is on stronger footing than he was a year ago — but he is neck-and-neck in a possible rematch against Donald Trump.
A Spending Boom Fuels Russia’s Wartime Economy, Raising Bubble Fears
The economic strength has helped to maintain popular support for Vladimir Putin’s war, but some have warned the state-led spending is threatening the country’s financial stability.
A Desperate Push to Save Florida’s Coral: Get It Out of the Sea
Teams dedicated to ocean restoration are urgently moving samples to tanks on land as a marine heat wave devastates entire reefs.
The Country That Bombs Its Own People
Visual evidence, data and interviews show that the Myanmar military’s campaign of terror, which began after a coup sparked widespread resistance, is getting worse.
Opinion: Burdens Of CEOs, Weather Guesses, The Gen Z Guerrillas Of Myanmar
‘Editor’s Picks’ Podcast (July 31, 2023) – Three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: what to do about overstretched CEOs, how to better predict the weather (9:00) and we meet Myanmar’s Gen Z guerrillas (15:00).
Sweden Travel: Biking & Canoeing On Lake Vänern
Lake Vänern is the largest lake in Sweden, the largest lake in the European Union and the third-largest lake in Europe after Ladoga and Onega in Russia.
Medical Technology: AI To Live Longer And Healthier
Renowned researchers like Nir Barzilai have long advocated for a shift in focus towards curing aging itself, but recent advancements could allow us to harness the power of AI to living not just longer, but healthier lives.
In this video, we talk with the scientists behind the groundbreaking discoveries of new anti-aging molecules and visit a lab in Berlin where similar discoveries are made.
Previews: The New Yorker Magazine – August 7, 2023
Inside the Wagner Group’s Armed Uprising
How Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private military company went from fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine to staging a mutiny at home.
By Joshua Yaffa
Revisiting My Rastafari Childhood
Babylon was everything forbidden, and looming all around us—and my father tried to protect us from it at all costs.
How an Amateur Diver Became a True-Crime Sensation
As the founder of Adventures with Purpose, Jared Leisek carved a lucrative niche in the YouTube sleuthing community. Then the sleuths came for him, Rachel Monroe writes.
Portugal Travel: Walking Tour Of Alfama In Lisbon
Views from Miradouro da Graça terrace stretch over the city to the River Tagus. In the evening, melancholy Fado music can be heard in some of the area’s long-running restaurants.
News: Niger Junta, Trump Obstruction Indictments, Hunter Biden Plea Deal
The Globalist Podcast, Monday, July 31, 2023: We discuss the fate of Niger as experts fear that the situation could exacerbate regional instability.
Plus: the latest charges against Donald Trump, Brazil’s ambitious green transition package and a roundup of Asia-Pacific stories.
The New York Times — Monday, July 31, 2023
Trump Crushing DeSantis and G.O.P. Rivals, Times/Siena Poll Finds
The twice-indicted former president leads across nearly every category and region, as primary voters wave off concerns about his escalating legal jeopardy.
Who Paid for a Mysterious Spy Tool? The F.B.I., an F.B.I. Inquiry Found
After a Times report, the bureau canceled its contract with a government contractor that used the tool on its behalf. But questions remain.
Amid the Counterattack’s Deadly Slog, a Glimmer of Success for Ukraine
Recapturing the village of Staromaiorske was such welcome news for the country that President Volodymyr Zelensky announced it himself. But formidable Russian defenses have stymied progress elsewhere.
Heat Is Costing the U.S. Economy Billions in Lost Productivity
From meatpackers to home health aides, workers are struggling in sweltering temperatures and productivity is taking a hit.
Travel: Tour Of Ushguli In The Caucasus Of Georgia
Only 70 families live in the village up on the country’s highest mountain – the Shkhara. During the summer, tourists love visiting the village to see its unique tower houses – an old medieval defense method.
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