Monocle on Sunday (October 20, 2024): Our weekend programme comes live from Monocle’s radio studio in Zürich, where Tyler Brûlé and a panel of special-guest thought leaders discuss key topics in front of a studio audience.
Category Archives: News
The New York Times — Sunday, October 20, 2024
Trump Thinks the Border Got Him Elected in 2016. He’s Convinced It Will Do So Again.
Voters rank the economy and high cost of living as their top issue. Donald J. Trump believes immigration “beats out the economy,” and he’s made it his closing message.
Inside the Secretive $700 Million Ad-Testing Factory for Kamala Harris
Future Forward has ascended to the top of the Democratic political universe, but it has also drawn suspicion and second-guessing.
The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business
The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.
Sinwar’s Final Moments: On the Run, Hurt, Alone, but Still Defiant
Israeli forces had been steadily closing in on Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, for weeks before he was cornered and killed in a ruined house in the Gaza Strip.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Monocle on Saturday (October 19, 2024): Monocle’s Amy Van Den Berg meets the creative director of the Frankfurt Book Fair to get a read on the mood ahead of the industry’s largest event.
Then: the editorial director of Cheerio Publishing, Darren Biabowe Barnes, discusses independent publishing in 2024. Plus: Charles Hecker joins to go through the latest news and culture, including Russian troops in North Korea, the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and a new book on British food.
The New York Times — Saturday, October 19, 2024
Sinwar’s Death Was a Victory for Israel. But Can the U.S. Persuade It to ‘Take the Win’?
Assassinating Yahya Sinwar was Israel’s Osama bin Laden moment. But getting a cease-fire deal done in the last three months of the Biden presidency is a much bigger reach.
Sinwar’s Death Could Shake but Not Topple Hamas, Experts Say
Analysts call the killing of several Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, a deep blow to the Palestinian militant group, but expect it to keep fighting.
Microsoft and OpenAI’s Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying
The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.
Groups That Run N.Y.C. Shelters Are Riddled With Problems, Report Finds
An extensive review by New York City’s Department of Investigation identified hundreds of issues, including financial mismanagement, nepotism and conflicts of interest.
News: Israel Forces Kill Hamas Leader Sinwar In Gaza, Mozambique Vote
The New York Times — Friday, October 18, 2024
Surprise Battlefield Encounter Led to Hamas Leader’s Death
Although Yahya Sinwar was a major target of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the soldiers who killed the militant chief had not expected to run across him, Israeli officials said.
Sinwar Is Dead. Will the Fighting Stop?
The killing of Hamas’s leader may allow Israel to claim victory and agree to a cease-fire, and new Hamas leadership could be more open to compromise. But neither side is likely to immediately change course.
Yahya Sinwar, Leader of Hamas, Is Dead
Mr. Sinwar climbed the ranks of the Palestinian militant group to plot the deadliest attack on Israel in its history.
New York Liberty Fans Get Creative With Jerseys, Art and Cross Stitches
As their favorite team in the W.N.B.A. experiences a surge in popularity, fans are expressing their love creatively.
News: Ukraine’s ‘Victory Plan’ To Western Allies, U.S. Strikes Houthi Targets
The New York Times — Thursday, October 17, 2024
With Trump Facing Threats, Security and Politics Intersect as Never Before
After two assassination attempts and amid threats from Iran, Donald Trump relies for his safety on the same agencies that he has long assailed as part of a hostile deep state.
Trump Escalates Threats to Political Opponents He Deems the ‘Enemy’
Never before has a presidential nominee openly suggested turning the military on Americans simply because they oppose his candidacy. With voting underway, Donald Trump has turned to dark vows of retribution.
Where a Million Desperate People Are Finding Shelter in Lebanon
Schools, clubs and parks have become places of refuge as the displaced seek safety amid Israeli bombings.
Can Remote Workers Reverse Brain Drain?
Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead.
News: Israel Air Strikes Hit Beirut, U.S. Military Cuts, Portugal Banking Trial
The New York Times — Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
U.S. Warns Israel of Military Aid Cut if Gazans Don’t Get More Supplies
The demand from Israel’s closest ally came amid reports that the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip has grown still worse in recent weeks.
Lebanon’s Hospitals Buckle Amid Israel’s Offensive Against Hezbollah
The United Nations says “the targeting of health and relief operations is broadening” in Lebanon. Hospitals say they have been forced to close or are struggling to operate.
Trump’s Border Plans Are Light on Details but Strong on Fury
The former president’s sweeping immigration proposals face daunting challenges, but voters still trust his positions more than his opponent’s.
Kash Patel: The Magical Rise of a Self-Described ‘Wizard’ in Trump World
The MAGA loyalist Mr. Patel aims to run the C.I.A. if Donald Trump wins the presidency. But critics say his swagger masks deep inexperience.
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