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Preview: The New Yorker Magazine-October 21, 2024

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The New Yorker (October 14, 2024): The latest issue features Owen Smith’s “Alexei Navalny” – A portrait of the defiant Russian opposition leader.

How Alarmed Should We Be If Trump Wins Again?

Even many of the ex-President’s opponents haven’t grasped the scale of the man’s villainy. By Adam Gopnik

What the Polls Really Say About Black Men’s Support for Kamala Harris

After the 2016 election, progressives blamed white women for Hillary Clinton’s loss. This year, Black men have come under special scrutiny. By Jelani Cobb

Alexei Navalny’s Prison Diaries

The Russian opposition leader’s account of his last years and his admonition to his country and the world. By Alexei Navalny

News, Podcasts, Politics, Stories

News: Israel Retaliation Options Against Iran, Hezbollah Drone Attack

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Monocle Radio Podcast (October 14, 2024): We unpack the latest Iran-Israel tensions, get the results of Lithuania’s weekend election and hear about France’s tortured relationship with its former North African colonies.

Plus: Portugal’s tax incentive for under-35s.

News, Newspapers, Views

The New York Times — Monday, October 14, 2024

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The Ground Game: Harris’s Turnout Machine vs. Trump’s Unproven Alliance

Both parties are frenetically chasing votes in the counties that could very well decide the election. In many places, inexperienced conservative groups are going up against a more tightly organized Democratic operation.

China’s ‘New Great Wall’ Casts a Shadow on Nepal

Nepalis have complained that China’s breaches of the border threaten their land and their way of life.

A Frustrated Trump Lashes Out Behind Closed Doors Over Money

Donald J. Trump is feeling aggrieved, unappreciated by donors and fenced in by security concerns in the final stretch of the race.

California Tries ‘Trump-Proofing’ Its Climate Policies

A second Trump administration would be expected to shred climate polices. California officials are devising ways to insulate its environmental regulations.

Animals, Nature, Travel, Videos, Wildlife

Wyoming Views: Wildlife At The Yellowstone River

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CBS Sunday Morning (October 13, 2024): We leave you this Sunday morning along the Yellowstone River at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

The Yellowstone River is the last major undammed river in the lower 48 states, flowing 671 miles (1080 km) from its source southeast of Yellowstone into the Missouri River and then, eventually, into the Atlantic Ocean. It begins in the Absaroka Mountain Range on Yount Peak. The river enters the park and meanders through the Thorofare region into Yellowstone Lake. It leaves the lake at Fishing Bridge and flows north over LeHardys Rapids and through Hayden Valley.

Videographer: Mauricio Handler.

Food & Drink, Tourism, Tours, Travel, Videos

Travel Tours: One Day In Cambridge, England

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DW Travel (October 13, 2024): Come with us to Cambridge! DW reporter Clare will show you all the must-sees in the famous English university town. From punting on the Cam river alongside the tradition-rich colleges to the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Breakfast at Fitzbillies bakery 01:27 Stroll around the town, Corpus Christi College 01:50 Corpus Clock 02:09 Punting on the river Cam 03:40 Ryder & Amies souvenir shop 04:20 British lunch with supermarket sandwiches 04:52 Fitzwillam Museum 05:40 Grantechester, Orchard Tea Room🍵 06:27 Ending the day in a pub

What’s more, Clare will show you how she takes a typical English midday break. So, would you like to come on an outing to Cambridge?

News, Podcasts, Politics, Stories

Sunday Morning: Stories And News From London, Bodrum And Nairobi

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Monocle on Sunday (October 13, 2024): Emma Nelson, Alex von Tunzelmann and David Bodanis on the weekend’s biggest talking points.

We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé in Bodrum after the Quality of Life Conference and Monocle’s correspondent in Nairobi, Naveena Kottoor, gives us the latest news from Kenya and the region.

News, Newspapers, Views

The New York Times — Sunday, October 13, 2024

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Black Voters Drift From Democrats, Imperiling Harris’s Bid, Poll Shows

Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to win a majority of Black voters, and has brought many back to her party since taking over for President Biden. Still, a significant gap in support persists.

Secret Documents Show Hamas Tried to Persuade Iran to Join Its Oct. 7 Attack

The Times reviewed the minutes of 10 meetings among Hamas’s top leaders. The records show the militant group avoided several escalations since 2021 to falsely imply it had been deterred — while seeking Iranian support for a major attack.

Musk Is Going All In to Elect Trump

Elon Musk is planting himself in Pennsylvania, has brought his brain trust to help and may even knock on doors himself.

One of the Loneliest Countries Finds Companionship in Dogs

They have become pampered family members in South Korea, which has the world’s lowest birthrate and where much of the population lives alone.

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Politics: The Guardian Weekly – October 11, 2024

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The Guardian Weekly (October 12, 2024) – The new issue features ‘The Isolation of Israel’ – On a year of the Israel-Gaza War…

Hurricane Milton has left two worlds in its wake. Elon Musk lives in one of them. The other is called reality

Elon Musk at Donald Trump’s campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania on 5 October.

Remember when the existence of natural disasters wasn’t up for ‘debate’? It seems like a long time ago now

Cities, Culture, Documentaries, History, Tours, Travel, Videos

Travel: Exploring The World’s Greatest Cities

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TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (October 12, 2024): Explore the vibrant blend of modernity and tradition in cities like Hong Kong, showcasing its futuristic skyline and cultural heritage. Throughout this 4 hour marathon, prepare to whisked away to other global cities like New York, Sydney, and Rome, highlighting their unique character, architectural feats, and rich histories.