EU nations consider restrictions on travellers from China as Beijing eyes countermeasures. Plus: How the pandemic and war in Europe have contributed to India’s economic ascent, Burkina Faso expels the French ambassador and Russia’s weaponisation of culture in its war on Ukraine.
Front Page: The New York Times – January 4, 2023
House G.O.P. Paralyzed on Day 1 as Right Wing Blocks McCarthy Speakership
On the first day of the new Congress, Representative Kevin McCarthy fell short repeatedly in his bid to become speaker as a right-wing rebellion prompted a historic floor fight.
Speaker Fight Reveals a Divided and Disoriented House Majority
In failing to coalesce around Kevin McCarthy for speaker, Republicans showcased divisions that portend real difficulties in governing.
N.F.L. Says Suspended Game Won’t Resume This Week as Hamlin Stays in Hospital
An uncle of Damar Hamlin, a Bills safety who went into cardiac arrest during Monday’s game, said Tuesday night that doctors were working to get his nephew breathing on his own without a ventilator.
On His Way to the N.F.L., Damar Hamlin Was Determined to Give Back
Hamlin, a Buffalo Bills safety who went into cardiac arrest during a game Monday night, asserted himself as a leader in high school — and kept going back to help others after he graduated.
Architecture: History Of Chrysler Building In NYC
Today Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects returns to Architectural Digest for a deep, detail-oriented break down of New York City’s singular Chrysler Building. From its unmistakable Art Deco design to the hidden details that echo its automotive inspiration, see why the Chrysler Building is an iconic staple of the Manhattan skyline.
HISTORY
The story of the Chrysler Building began in 1928, when automotive titan Walter P. Chrysler, founder of Chrysler Corporation, bought the property from Coney Island developer William H. Reynolds for $2 million. Chrysler hired architect William Van Alen, who had previously designed a skyscraper for Reynolds on the site, to create the world’s tallest tower. Construction on Chrysler’s project began in 1929 and was completed in 1930. Reaching a height of 1,048 feet, including its 125-foot steel spire, the Chrysler Building surpassed the Woolworth Building and 40 Wall Street in Lower Manhattan in a “Race to the Sky” to claim the tallest building in the world–a title it held until 1931. The Chrysler Building still reigns as the world’s most famous skyscraper, playing prominent roles in film and television from Godzilla and Spider-Man to Sex and the City.
International Art: Apollo Magazine – January 2023
Apollo Magazine – January 2023 Issue
The landscape that shaped Gainsborough’s view of the world
The painter’s house in Suffolk now tells a compelling story about his formative influence
The royal christening gift that did sterling service
George II gave his god-daughter a decorative silver bowl that was later put to surprisingly practical use
Reports: Tufts Health & Nutrition – January 2023
Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter – January 2023:
Ask Tufts Experts: January 2023
Elimination diets … Fish oil and heart arrythmia
Q: What is an elimination diet? Can it be used for weight loss?
A: Alicia Romano, MS, RD, CSNC, a registered dietitian/nutritionist with the Frances Stern Nutrition Center who specializes in gastrointestinal diseases and food allergies, answers: “I’m glad you asked this question! Elimination diets are sometimes used as diagnostic or treatment tools. They are not for weight loss.
Portion Tips and Tricks
Using common items makes it easy to know how much food you’re really eating.
Cinematic Views: ‘Romania’
Romania is a southeastern European country known for the forested region of Transylvania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. Its preserved medieval towns include Sighişoara, and there are many fortified churches and castles, notably clifftop Bran Castle, long associated with the Dracula legend. Bucharest, the country’s capital, is the site of the gigantic, Communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building.
Filmed and edited by: Carsan Choong
News: U.S. House Speaker Vote, Israel Missile Strike Syria Airport, North Korea
January 3, 2023: U.S. House of Representatives gather to vote for Speaker, Israel military fires missiles at Damascus airport, and North Korean missile tests.
Front Page: The New York Times – January 3, 2023
Deadly Strike on Russians in Ukraine Exposes Moscow’s Military Failings
A Ukrainian attack with U.S.-made rockets may have left hundreds of casualties, and pro-war Russians accused their military commanders of repeating fatal errors.
McCarthy’s Bid for Speaker Remains in Peril Even After Key Concessions
Representative Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California, is struggling to break through a wall of entrenched opposition from hard-right lawmakers even after agreeing to weaken his leadership power.
How Russia’s War on Ukraine Is Worsening Global Starvation
Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.
Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery
Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
Holiday Walking Tour: The ‘Montmartre’ In Paris (4K)
AI & Design: ‘Synthetic Architectural Dreams’
illustrative capabilities of AI-powered design programs
Perhaps the most sensational innovation has been the wave of AI-powered design programs, kicking off with DALL-E which quickly consolidated its place in the framework of popular culture, taken further by Midjourney from which a blurred but exciting reality emerged, to Stable Diffusion which moreover has made this work open source.
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