Tag Archives: August 2024

The New York Times — Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024

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Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs, Though Their Approaches Differ

Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington.

On the Covid ‘Off-Ramp’: No Tests, Isolation or Masks

For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested.

Mexico Pauses Relations With U.S. Embassy Amid Clash Over Judicial Overhaul

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposed changes to the judiciary are at the center of a diplomatic fight with the United States in the last weeks of his presidency.

Doctors Saved Her Life. She Didn’t Want Them To.

When her “do not resuscitate” order was ignored, Marie Cooper found herself in a painful situation she had hoped to avoid.

Previews: Country Life Magazine – August 28, 2024

Country Life Magazine (August 27, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Horsepower’ – Stubbs, Burghley, and ponies at tea parties….

Can I tempt you with another carrot?

There’s bound to be horseplay when you invite a four-hoofed friend to tea. Flora Watkins is handing out the sugar lumps

From Paris, with love

The dust has barely settled on Britain’s equestrian glory at the Olympics as the spotlight falls on Burghley, says Kate Green

Wheels of fortune

A Corsa for the capital, an Aston for the budding bond? James Fisher has just the car for you

The legacy

Amie Elizabeth White applauds Charles Rolls, the man behind the most famous marque in motoring

Hero of the turf

Three centuries after his birth, George Stubbs still stands out as a peerless painter of horses. Jack Watkins celebrates his life

The sweet taste of freedom

You’ll never forget your first car — even if, at times, you’ve really wanted to, finds James Fisher

Eastern promise

In the final part of our series on the new commute, Liz Rowlinson unearths East Anglia’s hidden gems, all within reach of London

The summits of excellence

Adam Hay-Nicholls takes on the Three Peaks, powered by baked beans and Aston Martin’s DBX707

Keep calm and play on

There are still many vital lessons to be learned from playing sport at school, finds Madeleine Silver

Sunday Morning: Stories And News From Zürich, Bangkok And Copenhagen

Monocle on Sunday (August 25, 2024): Juliet Linley, Myriam Zumbühl and Florian Egli join Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, to discuss the weekend’s hottest topics.

We also speak to Monocle’s senior news editor, Christopher Cermak, on the highlights from the Democratic National Convention and get the latest news from Thailand with Monocle’s Bangkok correspondent, Gwen Robinson. Plus: Isabella Smith from Books & Company in Copenhagen shares the best new titles for autumn.

The New York Times — Sunday, August 25, 2024

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Abortion Rights, on Winning Streak, Face Biggest Test in November

Ten states have ballot measures to establish a right to abortion in their state constitutions. The pushback has already begun.

How JD Vance Found His Way to the Catholic Church

In his 30s, the Republican vice-presidential nominee read works on theology, mysticism, and political and moral philosophy. And he discovered his faith.

New Training and Tougher Rules: How Colleges Are Trying to Tame Gaza Protests

University officials are spelling out strict codes around protests. They say they are trying to be clear. Others say they are trying to suppress speech.

The DMZ Is an Unhealed Wound for Korea. It’s Also a Source of Great Honey.

The heavily fortified area separating North and South Korea is home to a biodiverse landscape and is a place of deep meaning for nearby farmers whose bees can fly freely through it.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 26, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (August 24, 2024): The latest issue features..

Story About the Economy. Where It Matters Most.

Beating Donald Trump would flip the idea that the Biden years have brought nothing but pain.

There’s a Good Case for Waiting to Claim Social Security. Most Recipients Aren’t Interested.

Some 43% of respondents to a recent survey said they planned to file for Social Security benefits before age 67, the full retirement age for Americans born in 1960 or later.

Trump and Harris Hear From the Megadonors. What the Big Money Wants in Return.

The money flows to down-ticket candidates as well. The top 100 donors have contributed $1.2 billion so far this campaign cycle, on track to surpass past records.

At Jackson Hole, Powell Hopes the Fed Hasn’t Waited Too Long to Cut Rates

The Federal Rerve is trying to get ahead of economic weakness.

The New York Times — Saturday, August 24, 2024

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Harris Faces Challenge of Translating Convention Joy to Fall Momentum

The newly anointed Democratic presidential nominee revived a demoralized party. But as she leaves Chicago, a bruising, closely fought contest awaits her.

The Next Generation

A single image captures the significant moment for young women in America.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Endorses Trump and Suspends His Independent Bid for President

Mr. Kennedy said he will remove his name from the ballot in battleground states, so as not to be a spoiler.

News: Harris Accepts The Democratic Nomination, Germany Aid To Ukraine

The Globalist Podcast (August 23, 2024): We examine Kamala Harris’s performance as she accepts the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.

After that: why Germany and Ukraine are at odds over future aid, a roundtable discussion of Monocle’s mobility issue and a check-in with the co-curator of the Busan Biennale. Plus: Andrew Mueller on ‘What We Learned’ this week.

The New York Times — Friday, August 23, 2024

What Drives Kamala Harris: The Art of the Possible

As she prepares to formally accept the Democratic nomination on Thursday night, what the vice president may be offering the nation is a future defined by the fine print.

They Tried to Evict Her Emotional Support Parrots. She Won $165,000.

Three pet parrots at a Manhattan apartment building irritated their neighbors, who moved to evict them and their owner. The owner took the neighbors to court and was awarded damages.

A Combat Medic’s Quest to Change Tributes to Fallen Soldiers

Iryna Tsybukh, who was killed on the front line in Ukraine, wanted to humanize the way Kyiv commemorated the war dead. She also left notes for her own funeral.

New Covid Shots Were Approved. But Who Will Get Them?

Many older Americans, including those in nursing homes, aren’t getting booster shots.

Strategy Behind Ukraine’s Invasion Of Russia (WSJ)

The Wall Street Journal (August 22, 2024): Ukraine’s invasion of Russia was a gamble for Kyiv as they push deeper into the Kursk region. But as Moscow intensifies its offenses on the strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, strategies on both sides are emerging.

Chapters: 0:00 Where the war stands 0:34 Ukraine tactics in Kursk 1:53 Russia’s response 2:53 What’s next?

If Pokrovsk falls, it will be the largest population center taken by the Russian military since Bakhmut in May 2023. WSJ explains the latest developments on how the Kursk invasions steps up the stakes for both Ukraine and Russia.

The Economist Magazine – August 24, 2024 Preview

How would she govern?

The Economist Magazine (August 22, 2024): The latest issue features How would she govern?….

Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump. But how would she govern?

Being a politician is about more than campaigning. More policy detail is needed

Our presidential-election forecast model

We relaunch our presidential-election model for a transformed race

New nuclear threats

The superpower faces more adversaries, new technologies and less-confident allies

What Ukraine can gain in Kursk

The country’s forces should be careful not to overreach

Does the brain learn like AI?

The challenge for neuroscientists is how to test them

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