Category Archives: News
Front Page: The New York Times – December 22, 2022
U.S. Aid Is ‘Not Charity,’ Zelensky Tells Congress as a Lengthy War Looms
President Volodymyr Zelensky described military assistance for Ukraine as an investment in global security and democracy in the face of Russian aggression.
As Ukraine Prepares for a Second Year at War, the Prospect of a Stalemate Looms
American officials believe that with Russia bolstering defenses and learning lessons, Ukraine will find it more challenging to retake land.
Putin Concedes Military Failings, but Insists Russia Will Fight On
Nodding to criticism that his army lacked the basic necessities to wage war, the Russian leader said his government was providing “everything that the army asks for.’’
I.R.S. Routinely Audited Obama and Biden, Raising Questions Over Delays for Trump
The revelation that the agency had not audited Donald J. Trump during his first two years in office despite a mandatory presidential audit program raised concerns about potential politicization.
News: China’s ‘Post Zero-Covid’ Policy, ‘Going Dark’ In Solidarity With Ukraine
The Globalist Podcast (December 21, 2022) – The aftermath of China abandoning its ‘zero-covid’ policy, Ukraine asks world to ‘go dark’ in solidarity on Winter Solstice,
Front Page: The New York Times – December 21, 2022
Despite Mandate, I.R.S. Delayed Auditing Trump in Office, House Panel Finds
Mr. Trump refused to disclose his taxes. A committee’s vote to release them ended an oversight battle Democratic lawmakers waged since 2019.
Zelensky Will Meet With Biden in Washington and Address Congress, Officials Say
The visit will be the first time President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has left his country since Russia invaded in February.
As Covid Deaths Climb, Even Seniors Skip the Latest Booster
Nearly all Americans over 65 got their initial Covid vaccines. But that immunity is waning, and this time, the government is offering far less support for new shots.
Lawmakers Advance Sprawling Spending Bill in Race to Avoid Shutdown
The legislation, which would fund the government through September, would significantly increase federal spending and provide billions of dollars in emergency aid.
News: Putin In Belarus, The Dutch Apology For Slave Trade Role, Trump Referal
December 20, 2022: Putin visits Belarus, Dutch Prime Minister apologizes for slave trade role and January 6 Panel refers criminal charges for Donald Trump to Justice Department.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 20, 2022
Jan. 6 Panel Accuses Trump of Insurrection and Refers Him to Justice Dept.
The committee also accused the former president of three other federal crimes, including conspiracy to defraud the United States. Five Trump allies were referred as well.
A Diminished Trump Meets a Damning Narrative
Former President Donald Trump’s current woes extend beyond the report by the House Jan. 6 committee, but the case the panel laid out against him further complicates his future.
From Zero Covid to No Plan: Behind China’s Pandemic U-Turn
After micromanaging the coronavirus strategy for nearly three years, the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, has suddenly left the populace to improvise.
Los Angeles Jury Finds Harvey Weinstein Guilty of Rape in Mixed Verdict
The former film producer was convicted of sex crimes for the second time, though the jury could not reach a decision on three counts and acquitted him on one count.
News: Japan Unveils $320 Million Military Buildup, Pakistan-Afghanistan
From London, Japan unveils 320 Million military buildup plan, Pakistan and Afghanistan forces clash at disputed border, and other top stories.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 19, 2022
Proud Boys Trial Is Set to Open, Focusing on Role in Jan. 6 Violence
The charge of seditious conspiracy is the same as in a recent trial of members of the Oath Keepers militia, but the Proud Boys defendants are accused of a central role in the fighting at the Capitol.
In Heart of Peru’s Protest, a Pause to Mourn the Dead
Confrontations between protesters and the Peruvian authorities have left at least 25 dead and hundreds injured. Nowhere may tensions be higher than in the highland city of Ayacucho.
Who Is Rep.-Elect George Santos? His Résumé May Be Largely Fiction.
Mr. Santos, a Republican from New York, says he’s the “embodiment of the American dream.” But he seems to have misrepresented a number of his career highlights.
For Messi, and Argentina, the (Extra) Wait Is Worth It
It looked like another title might have slipped through its fingers, but Argentina, and its star, claimed the ultimate trophy.
Sunday Morning: Stories From London And Tokyo
Monocle on Sunday (December 18, 2022) – Latest news and stories from London and Tokyo.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 18, 2022
Putin’s War: The Inside Story of a Catastrophe
Secret battle plans, intercepted communications and Russian soldiers explain how a “walk in the park” became a catastrophe for Russia.
Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers
The combination of the war in Ukraine and concern about longer-term threats from Russia and China are driving a bipartisan push to increase U.S. capacity to produce weapons.
Can Child Care Be a Big Business? Private Equity Thinks So.
Some high-end chains are surprisingly profitable, and they are trying to shape child care policy in Washington.
U.S. Scrutinizes Political Donations by Sam Bankman-Fried and Allies
Federal prosecutors appear to be focusing on possible wrongdoing by cryptocurrency executives, rather than by Democratic or Republican politicians. But the inquiries widen an explosive campaign finance scandal.
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