Category Archives: News
Front Page: The New York Times – December 17, 2022
In Subfreezing Cold, Waves of Russian Missiles Batter Ukraine
Dozens of missiles knocked out heat and electricity systems around the country including in Kyiv, where two-thirds of its residents had no heat or water.
Global Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup
Dozens of top officials have flown to Qatar to cheer for teams while talking shop. The event has magnified the tiny Gulf nation’s role as a diplomatic broker.
In Suspending Journalists on Twitter, Musk Flexes His Media Muscle
Elon Musk’s moves this week set off a heated debate about complex issues of free speech and online censorship.
A Businessman, Buffaloes and a Sofa Full of Cash: A President’s Alibi
A bizarre scandal threatens to topple President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa from leadership of the African National Congress, which begins its party conference on Friday. Will A.N.C. members buy his astonishing account?
News: Rising Covid Rates Hit China’s Economy, U.S.-Africa, EU-Asean Summit
The latest on China’s economic agenda as loosening coronavirus rules are leading to rising infection rates. Plus: the Biden administration looks to reassert US influence in Africa, first-ever summit between the leaders of EU and Asean member states, and Andrew Mueller with What We Learned.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 16, 2022
How a Sprawling Hospital Chain Ignited Its Own Staffing Crisis
Ascension, one of the country’s largest health systems, spent years cutting jobs, leaving it flat-footed when the pandemic hit.
New Federal Rule Has Done Little to Stem Spread of ‘Ghost Guns’
Sellers of key components of the untraceable homemade firearms have been interpreting the rule in the narrowest possible way.
In the World of Wrestling, a Heavy Hitter Steps Into the Ring
The owner of the Los Angeles Lakers believes WOW — Women of Wrestling can be an engine of female empowerment. Her performers, known as “superheroes,” are breaking new ground in the historically male-centric space.
Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
News: Iranian Drones Shot Down In Kyiv, Republican Candidates, ‘War’ Kanji
December 15, 2022 – Iranian-made drones have been shot down in Kyiv. Plus: the race to become the US Republican presidential nominee, urbanism news and Japan’s choice of “war” as kanji of the year.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 15, 2022
The Federal Reserve signals more to come even as it slows rate increases.
Central bankers made a smaller rate move, but predicted that they will weigh the economy down more aggressively than previously expected
Biden Aims to Inject New Energy Into U.S. Relations With African Nations
With the United States lagging behind China in influence on the continent, the president pledged investments in key areas for development.
The Infrared Hunt for Russian Troops in the Battle for Bakhmut
On a frigid December night, The New York Times accompanied members of a surveillance team for the Ukrainian Army as they used a thermal sight to find enemy positions miles away.
An Alternate Reality: How Russia’s State TV Spins the Ukraine War
Leaked emails detail how Russia’s biggest state broadcaster, working with the nation’s security services, mined right-wing American news and Chinese media to craft a narrative that Moscow was winning.
News: Global Unity Behind Ukraine, Brasil Protests, India-China Border Clash
We discuss the state of global unity on the war in Ukraine with Aliona Hlivco and Michael Binyon. Plus: Jair Bolsonaro’s supporters clash with police in Brasília as Lula unveils his new cabinet and a round-up of fashion news.
Millions face the freezing Ukrainian winter without power following waves of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Dozens of countries have pledged €1bn in aid.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 14, 2022
Inflation Cooled Notably in November, Good News for the Fed
Consumer Price Index data reinforces that inflation is beginning to slow down just ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December rate decision.
Prosecutors Say FTX Was Engaged in a ‘Massive, Yearslong Fraud’
A criminal indictment unsealed on Tuesday and a complaint by the S.E.C. describe years of wrongdoing in Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire.
Scientists Achieve Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough With Blast of 192 Lasers
The advancement by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers will be built on to further develop fusion energy research.
As Covid Spreads Fast, Beijing Isn’t in Lockdown. But It Feels Like It.
Almost no one is venturing out even after an easing of pandemic measures. Cold and flu medicines are scarce, but food supplies appear adequate.
News: The Toll Of Russian Terror Tactics, Sanctions, Iran Protests, China Covid
The EU discusses further sanctions against Russia. Plus: a second person in Iran is executed for their involvement in the protests, the implications for China’s healthcare now that coronavirus restrictions are relaxed and the latest TV news.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 13, 2022
Two Decades After 9/11 Inquiry, a Similar Plan for Covid Stalls in Congress
The 9/11 Commission prompted a national reckoning over the Sept. 11 attacks. But some experts fear that the chance to create an independent panel to investigate the pandemic response is slipping away.
Inflation Forecasts Were Wrong Last Year. Should We Believe Them Now?
Economists misjudged how much staying power inflation would have. Next year could be better — but there’s ample room for humility.
In a Wary Arctic, Norway Starts to See Russian Spies Everywhere
Other European countries are too, blurring the line between vigilance and paranoia.
Mass Migrant Crossing Floods Texas Border Facilities
The arrival of up to 1,000 migrants, the latest big group to have crossed the border, was one of the largest single crossings in recent years in West Texas, which has seen a surge in migration.
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