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Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America’s Mayor By Andrew Kirtzman
Books: London Review Of Books – February 16, 2023
Tag Archives: February 2023
Travel & Culture: Romeing Magazine – February 2023
Books: TLS/Times Literary Supplement – Feb 10, 2023
Times Literary Supplement (February 10, 2023) @TheTLS , features Mark Mazower on Elgin and the Parthenon; James Fenton on El Cid; @NortonTaylor on Pegasus; Claire Lowdon on Aleksandar Hemon; @michaelscaines on Titus Andronicus – and more.
Previews: The Guardian Weekly – February 10, 2023
The Guardian Weekly (February 10, 2023) – Three years have passed since Britain officially left the European Union, but the country feels a long way from the “sunlit uplands” once memorably envisioned by Boris Johnson. Indeed, according to several polls released last week, more of the British population than ever are unhappy with the outcomes of Brexit – including, crucially, those who voted for it in the first place.
The Observer’s Michael Savage and Toby Helm consider what’s behind the upsurge in “Bregret” and ask what realistic hopes exist of Britain ever returning to the bloc. Then, opinion writer Nesrine Malik warns that, while many on the left may see validation in the current trends, it’s important to understand many of the UK’s structural problems stem from before the time of the Brexit referendum in 2016.
News: Biden ‘State Of The Union’, Earthquake Relief In Turkey, Russia-Ukraine
February 8, 2023 – Jenny Mathers on the directions in which Ukraine and Russia are moving as Moscow prepares its spring assault. Plus: The latest on relief efforts in Turkey from the epicentres of the earthquakes, the day’s papers and the welcome return of the beaver.
Front Page: The New York Times – February 8, 2023
Biden Calls on Republicans to Help Him ‘Finish the Job’ and Build the Economy
President Biden was heckled during the State of the Union address when he spoke about fentanyl and when he accused Republicans of threatening Social Security and Medicare.
Rescue Teams Fight ‘Weather and the Earthquake’ as Toll Surpasses 7,700 Dead
Shoveling snow and rubble, emergency crews worked across hundreds of miles in Turkey and Syria to save people in the aftermath of the most powerful quake in the region in decades.
Amid the Quake’s Frosty Wreckage, a Remarkable but Bittersweet Rescue
In the hard-hit Turkish city of Gaziantep, a collapsed apartment building spared few of its residents. But one man heard his brother’s voice from beneath the debris.
Gustavo Dudamel, Star Maestro, to Leave L.A. for New York Philharmonic
Dudamel, a charismatic 42-year-old conductor, will take up the Philharmonic’s podium in 2026, in a major coup for the orchestra.
Cover: Food Technology Magazine – February 2023
Food Technology Magazine – February 2023:
Rebuilding Plant-Based Meat
Much-publicized market stumbles are triggering doubts about the potential of this onetime darling of investors, activists, and curious consumers. What’s it going to take to get it back on track?
Next-Generation Sensory Science
Sensory science is evolving thanks to a host of advanced methods and technologies that are helping food companies create successful products.
Environment: ‘Guardians Of The Glaciers’ In France
Among the most emblematic glaciers is the Mer de Glace, or Sea of Ice, which retreats a little more each year, under the watchful eye of tourists. Meanwhile, the Bossons glacier reveals aircraft debris that was thought to be lost forever. FRANCE 24 went to meet some of the guardians of the glaciers.
Infographics: The ‘Cost Of Living Crisis’ In 2023 (FAO)
Front Page: The New York Times – February 7, 2023
Powerful Quake Strikes Turkey and Syria, Killing More Than 4,300
Desperate survivors dug through rubble with shovels and their bare hands, hoping to find loved ones.
Earthquake Strikes Syrian Region Already Mired in Humanitarian Crisis
One of the hardest hit areas was northwestern Syria, where nearly three million people displaced by the country’s decade-long civil war were already living in precarious conditions.
China’s Balloon Dispute Aims Attention at Xi’s Leadership
The flap with the United States raises concerns about how China wields its power in a climate where one wrong move could set off an accidental conflict.
Biden’s State of the Union Prep: No Acronyms and Tricks to Conquer a Stutter
Aides describe a process in which the president spends weeks reading drafts aloud, rejecting anything that smacks of Washington-speak.
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