January 2, 2023 – Latest news headlines from London.
Category Archives: News
Front Page: The New York Times – January 2, 2023
U.S. Pours Money Into Chips, but Even Soaring Spending Has Limits
Amid a tech cold war with China, U.S. companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for chip manufacturing projects since early 2020. But the investments are not a silver bullet.
Lula Becomes Brazil’s President, With Bolsonaro in Florida
Brazil inaugurates its new president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on Sunday. Facing investigations, former President Jair Bolsonaro has taken refuge in Orlando.
Idaho Murder Suspect Had Been a Student of the Criminal Mind
The arrest of a graduate student in the murder of four University of Idaho students eased fears but raised a troubling new question: What was the motive?
The Invention of Elise Stefanik
To rise through the Trump-era G.O.P., a young congresswoman gave up her friends, her mentors and her ideals. Will it be enough?
Front Page: The New York Times – January 1, 2023
Strife in the Schools: Education Dept. Logs Record Number of Discrimination Complaints
Some of the highest-profile complaints show how America’s culture wars are affecting the nation’s children.
Benedict XVI, First Modern Pope to Resign, Dies at 95
He defined a conservative course for the Roman Catholic Church, but his papacy was noted for his struggle with the clergy sexual abuse scandal and for his unexpected resignation.
Their Mothers Were Teenagers. They Didn’t Want That for Themselves.
Teen pregnancies have plummeted, as has child poverty. The result is a profound change in the forces that bring opportunity between generations.
‘OK, Mexico, Save Me’: After China, This Is Where Globalization May Lead
As American companies seek to limit their exposure to the pitfalls of making goods in China, some are moving production to Mexico.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 31, 2022
The Year the Long Stock Market Rally Ended
How fast inflation and high interest rates upended markets across the globe.
Trump Tax Returns Undermine His Image as a Successful Entrepreneur
The release of former President Donald J. Trump’s private tax documents by the House Ways and Means Committee shows heavy losses from his own ventures as he continued to cash in on inherited assets.
The ‘Red Wave’ Washout: How Skewed Polls Fed a False Election Narrative
The errant surveys spooked some candidates into spending more money than necessary, and diverted help from others who otherwise had a fighting chance of winning.
Barbara Walters, a First Among TV Newswomen, Is Dead at 93
She broke barriers for women as a co-host of the “Today” show, a network evening news anchor and a creator of “The View,” all while gaining her own kind of celebrity.
News: New ‘Massive’ Missile Attack On Ukraine, Brazil Soccer Star Pelé Dies At 82
The latest Russian missile strikes in Ukraine, Brazilian soccer star Pelé dies at 82 and other news stories.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 30, 2022
Russian Missile Barrage Staggers Ukraine’s Air Defenses
Cruise missiles and exploding drones from Iran swept across the skies of Ukraine, wreaking havoc and once again knocking out power.
How Bad Is China’s Covid Outbreak? It’s a Scientific Guessing Game.
In the absence of credible information from the Chinese government, researchers around the world are looking for any clues to determine the size and severity of the surge.
Israel’s Hard-Line Government Takes Office, Testing Bonds With Allies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition will likely test ties with the United States and Europe, amid fears that it will undermine the country’s democracy and stability.
Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.
News: Covid Cases Surge As China Reopens, Brazil Inauguration Protests
The latest international news and stories from London.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 29, 2022
U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some officials have become convinced that Iran and Russia are building a new alliance of convenience.
Hard-Line Positions by Russia and Ukraine Dim Hope for Peace Talks
Both Moscow and Kyiv say they are ready to talk, but their terms for sitting down at a negotiating table suggest otherwise.
How a Windfall of Special Education Funding Benefited Hasidic Schools
New York has paid companies millions of dollars to help children with disabilities in religious schools. But the services are not always needed or even provided.
China’s Easing of Travel Rules Met With Joy, and Some Anxiety
Many welcomed Beijing’s plan to loosen quarantine rules for travelers, but concerns linger about the country’s Covid wave.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 28, 2022
‘Tragic Battle’: On the Front Lines of China’s Covid Crisis
Medical staff are outnumbered and working sick as the nation’s health care system buckles under the strain of a spiraling crisis.
Southwest’s Debacle, Which Stranded Thousands, to Be Felt for Days
Bad winter weather led the company to cancel more than 60 percent of its flights for Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers frustrated.
‘It Was Just a Crying Day’: Families Mourn Those Killed in the Storm
Western New York is still digging out from a punishing holiday blizzard
Mickey’s Copyright Adventure: Early Disney Creation Will Soon Be Public Property
The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.
News: The Latest Stories & Headlines From London
Ukraine-Russia diplomatic peace negotiation talk rises, Los Angeles first woman mayor Karen Bass, and other news stories from London.
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