Category Archives: News

The New York Times — Sunday, August 4, 2024

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Not One of Us: Trump Uses Old Tactic to Sow Suspicion About Harris

Politicians have long cast their opponents as outsiders. But Donald J. Trump has taken the strategy to the next level against Kamala Harris.

In Gaza, Even Poetry and Toilets Aren’t Safe From Thieves

Israel’s assault has driven Hamas underground, but for nearly two million Gazans, what followed in its wake is a lawlessness that is undermining communal trust.

This Scientist Has a Risky Plan to Cool Earth. There’s Growing Interest.

David Keith wants to spray a pollutant into the sky to block some sunlight. He says the benefits would outweigh the danger.

Willing to Die for MrBeast (and $5 Million)

The contestants in the internet star’s “Beast Games” expected outlandish challenges and signed contracts that acknowledged risks of serious injury and death. Still, few were prepared for the conditions on set.

The New York Times — Thursday, August 1, 2024

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Iran and Hamas Blame Israel for Killing of Top Official and Vow to Strike Back

The deadly strike on Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran threatened to further inflame the region and derail negotiations aimed at reaching a cease-fire in Gaza.

Strikes in Iran and Lebanon Raise Risk of Escalation, but All-Out War Is Not Inevitable

The scale of the reaction from Iran and its regional proxies to the attacks on two of Israel’s largest foes could determine whether the low-level regional battle tips into a full-scale conflict.

Trump Questions Harris’s Racial Identity, Saying She Only ‘Became a Black Person’ Recently

In an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists, Donald Trump also said his choice of Senator JD Vance as vice president will not matter to voters.

Accused Sept. 11 Plotters Agree to Plead Guilty at Guantánamo Bay

Word of the deal emerged in a letter from prosecutors to family members of victims of the attacks.

The New York Times — Tuesday, July 30, 2024

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Netanyahu Vows ‘Severe’ Response to Deadly Rocket Attack Tied to Hezbollah

Fears linger among Lebanese civilians after a strike killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.

Warning of ‘Extreme’ Agenda, Biden Calls for Supreme Court Overhaul

In a speech in Austin, Texas, the president outlined a proposal that included term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the justices but that faces long odds in a divided Congress.

Gunman at Trump Rally Was Often a Step Ahead of the Secret Service

Text messages, obtained exclusively by The Times, indicate that some law enforcement officers were aware of Thomas Crooks earlier than previously known. And he was aware of them.

Protests Erupt in Venezuela as Nations Denounce Election Result

President Nicolás Maduro’s government ejected seven diplomatic missions from countries that condemned his claim of victory, which he made despite reports of fraud.

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From Paris

Monocle on Saturday (July 27, 2024): Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and Monocle’s Deputy Head of Radio, Tom Webb, join Georgina Godwin from Paris to reflect on the Olympic Opening Ceremony, and look ahead to the games.

Plus, the CEO of the Affordable Art Fair, Will Ramsey, talks about the global art market and building community with artists and galleries. Finally, politics expert and lecturer, Marta Lorimer, joins Georgina to talk about French politics and her view on the Olympics, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, and – is Kamala “brat”?.

The New York Times — Saturday, July 27, 2024

The Illicit Flow of Technology to Russia Goes Through This Hong Kong Address

Defying sanctions, Russia has obtained nearly $4 billion in restricted chips since the war began in Ukraine. Many were shipped through a cluster of shell companies in Hong Kong.

Rail Sabotage Blights an Olympic Moment for France

The arson attacks were carefully planned to cause maximum disruption on a train network so vast it is virtually impossible to fully secure.

The Evolution of Usha Vance

An accomplished Yale-educated lawyer, she has left her job at a top firm as she adjusts to the life of a high-profile political spouse.

How the U.S. Captured One of Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lords

The improbable arrest of Ismael Zambada García, who for decades had evaded the authorities, at a small airport outside El Paso appears to be a tale of subterfuge and betrayal.

News: Blinken In Asia To Reassure U.S. Allies, Paris 2024 Olympics Ceremony

The Globalist Podcast (July 26, 2024): We discuss the US’s priorities in Asia as secretary of state Antony Blinken makes his longest foreign trip to the region.

Then: a look ahead to Venezuela’s elections, where polls put the opposition in the lead for the first time in decades. Plus: ‘What We Learned’ this week with Andrew Mueller, why Brazil’s retirees will be taking to the sky and everything you need to know from Paris ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony.

The New York Times — Friday, July 26, 2024

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Harris Narrows Gap Against Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds

In a survey taken after President Biden stepped aside, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race separated by a single percentage point among likely voters.

Kamala Harris’s Fund-Raising Machine Cranks Into High Gear

Given weeks instead of years to cultivate donors, the vice president’s allies are armed with a new logo and burning up the phones.

Full Stands, Full Volume: The Olympics You Remember Are Back

Family, friends and fans were missing from two straight Covid Games. In Paris, one athlete said, competitors will have the kind of experience they dream about.

Newsom Orders California Officials to Remove Homeless Encampments

The directive from Gov. Gavin Newsom is the nation’s most sweeping response to a Supreme Court decision last month that gave local leaders greater authority to remove homeless campers.

The New York Times — Thursday, July 25, 2024

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Netanyahu Delivers a Forceful Defense of Israel to Applause in Congress

The speech by Israel’s leader was charged with symbolism, as the war in Gaza has divided lawmakers. He portrayed the conflict as a proxy fight with Iran that must be won at all costs and condemned protesters.

How Kamala Harris Took Command of the Democratic Party in 48 Hours

She worked the phones. Her team worked the delegates. When it was over, she had quickly locked down the nomination in a “well-orchestrated cascade,” as one party leader put it.

A City of Light and Shadows Is Redrawn for the Olympics

The Games will usher visitors through France’s history, with events at the Grand Palais and Versailles. But, as host, Paris is also becoming a new city.

Biden Says It Is Time to Step Aside for a Fresh, Younger Voice

In an Oval Office address, President Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris and said “it’s been the privilege of my life to serve this nation for over 50 years.”

News: Kamala Harris In Milwaukee, EU-Syria Shift, Protests In Bangladesh

The Globalist Podcast (July 24, 2024): Charles Hecker joins us in the studio as we discuss Kamala Harris’s first day on the campaign trail as the presumptive Democratic nominee.

We also explore the EU’s shift in its approach to Syria. Also on the programme: we get the latest on the protests in Bangladesh from Sohela Nazneen and hear the top headlines out of the UAE. Plus: a look at the Venice Film Festival line-up with Karen Krizanovich.

The New York Times — Wednesday, July 24, 2024

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Secret Service Director Resigns After Trump Assassination Attempt

Kimberly A. Cheatle gave up her post Tuesday after security failures that allowed a gunman to shoot at former President Donald J. Trump at an open-air rally.

A Lot Has Changed for Women Since 2016. What Does That Mean for Kamala Harris?

Voters eager to elect the first female president pointed to anger over a loss of abortion rights, but also acknowledged a fear that sexism would remain difficult for Ms. Harris to overcome.

Trump’s New Rival May Bring Out His Harshest Instincts

After years planning to face President Biden, Donald J. Trump and his team will be campaigning against Kamala Harris. He has attacked female rivals and critics in brutal and personal terms.

Menendez Will Resign From Senate, Avoiding an Ugly, Intraparty Battle

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey was facing a possible expulsion vote after his conviction on federal corruption charges last week.