MONOCLE RADIO (December 31, 2024): In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Emma Nelson.
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The New York Times —- Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Holding the ‘Title of Citizen,’ Carter Carved a New Mold for Ex-Presidents
Jimmy Carter redefined what a president can do after departing the White House, leaving a lasting imprint through his work overseas, particularly in the realm of public health.
In the Presidents’ Club, Carter Was the Odd Man Out
Jimmy Carter’s relationship with his successors in the Oval Office, both Republicans and fellow Democrats, was generally tense because of his outspokenness. That never mattered to him.
From Bird Strike to Crash: The Mystery of the Korean Plane’s Four Fateful Minutes
The time between when the pilot reported a bird strike and when it crashed could be key to unraveling one of the world’s worst aviation disasters in years.
Social Media Companies Face Global Tug-of-War Over Free Speech
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks for the F.C.C. and F.T.C. have vowed to remove censorship online. That conflicts with European regulators who are pushing for stricter moderation.
Monday Morning: Stories And News From London
Monocle Radio (December 30, 2024): In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Georgina Godwin.
Sunday Morning: Stories From London & Engadine
MONOCLE RADIO (December 30, 2024): A lively round-up of the week’s key topics, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson.
The New York Times – Sunday, December 29, 2024
The E.P.A. Promotes Toxic Fertilizer. 3M Told It of Risks Years Ago.
The agency obtained research from 3M in 2003 revealing that sewage sludge, the raw material for the fertilizer, carried toxic “forever chemicals.”
Tormentors Change, but Not the Torment
Brutally persecuted for years by the military in Myanmar, the Rohingya ethnic minority has now become the target of one of the junta’s most formidable rivals in the country’s civil war.
Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident took place in Russian airspace.”
How Mexican Cartels Test Fentanyl on Vulnerable People and Animals
A global crackdown on fentanyl has led cartels to innovate production methods and test their risky formulas on people, as well as rabbits and chickens.
Barron’s Magazine – December 30, 2024
BARRON’S MAGAZINE (December 28, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The Real Drone Invasion’….
Watch Out, Amazon and UPS: The Race Is On for Drone Delivery
There’s more to drones than mysterious lights. A multibillion-dollar drone delivery market is taking shape. The rewards could be massive.
UnitedHealth and CVS Received Millions in Opioid Rebates Through Medicare
As the U.S. opioid crisis deepened, Medicare plans administered by UnitedHealth and CVS Health were a top source of OxyContin sales, a Barron’s investigation found.
Welcome to Middle Age, Millennials. Here’s How to Get Your Retirement Savings on Track.
AI Is Reshuffling the Ranks of Utilities Stocks. Here Are the Likely Winners.
Once known as safety plays, shares of electricity suppliers are getting a jolt from AI data centers.
The New York Times Magazine – Dec. 29, 2024
The New York Times Magazine – The 12.29.24 Issue features The Lives They Lived: remembering some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in the past year.
In Search of Loved Ones, Syrian Women Face Horror of Assad’s Regime
In Syria, women begin picking up the pieces of a broken nation.
The Lives They Lived
Remembering some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in the past year.
The Best Friends They Left Behind
The beloved pets of some of the notable people we lost this year.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
MONOCLE RADIO (December 28, 2024): A fast-paced round-up of the week’s news and culture, hosted by Georgina Godwin from Midori House in London.
THE NEW YORK TIMES — Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024
Trump Backers Battle Online Over Skilled Immigrants
A fierce dispute erupted in the president-elect’s camp between immigration hard-liners and tech industry leaders including Elon Musk.
The War Killed Her Dreams. To Survive, She Treated Its Fighters.
Trapped in Sudan’s brutal civil war, a young woman chose to work in a clinic on the front line, treating civilians and combatants. She had to navigate suspicion from both sides.
Syria’s Alawite Minority, Favored by the Assads, Looks Nervously to the Future
Amid an outcry for justice and accountability and threats online, a once-dominant group is feeling deep anxiety after the ouster of Syria’s dictator.
Video Shows Prison Officers’ Fatal Assault of Inmate in ‘Shocking’ Detail
Robert Brooks died after a savage attack at a New York prison this month that was captured by several officers’ body-worn cameras.
News: South Korea Votes To Impeach President Han, Syria’s Assad Loyalists
MONOCLE RADIO (December 27, 2024): In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.
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