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The New York Times — Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
Trump and Biden Make Nice at the White House, at Least for 29 Seconds
President Biden and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors.
Matt Gaetz Is Trump’s Pick for Attorney General
The Florida congressman, a polarizing figure on Capitol Hill, could give President-elect Donald J. Trump an ally at the top of the Justice Department who would not resist his directives.
Republican Senators Elect John Thune as Next Majority Leader
The institutionalist South Dakotan emerged victorious over a right-wing, MAGA-backed challenge from Senator Rick Scott of Florida.
New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 Toll
Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce the revised program on Thursday with the aim of putting it in place before Donald Trump takes office.
The New York Times — Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Why Was There a Broad Drop-Off in Democratic Turnout in 2024?
Many Democrats failed to turn out to vote at the rate they did in 2020 when they ousted Donald Trump, according to an analysis of election data.
Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’
The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.
California Counts Methodically as House Control Hangs in the Balance
Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.
How a Colombian Influencer Made Recycling Cool
The character Marce the Recycler has created an enthusiastic dedication to proper waste separation among her devoted fans.
The New York Times — Monday, November 11, 2024
Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Over 30 Palestinians, Emergency Services Say
The strike hit a house in the city of Jabaliya, which has repeatedly come under attack as the Israeli military has pressed an offensive in northern Gaza.
As Trump Returns to Power, Allies and Adversaries Expect a Wave of Revenge
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s momentary talk of unity on election night may underestimate the depth of his resentment after multiple impeachments, investigations, indictments and lawsuits.
Unions Bet Big on Harris. Now They’re Bracing for Consequences.
Government unions, service worker unions and industrial unions all face possible repercussions from Donald Trump’s victory, but not necessarily all the same kind.
The White House Will Be Shedding Its Union Label
After gains by organized labor under President Biden, a second Trump administration is likely to change course on regulation and enforcement.
Sunday Morning: Stories And News From London, Sydney And New Delhi
Monocle on Sunday (November 10, 2024): David Schlesinger and Tessa Szyszkowitz join Emma Nelson in London for a look back at the week’s news, including the fallout from the US election.
Plus: Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins from Sydney ahead of next week’s live broadcast of ‘The Globalist’ from the Harbour City. Finally, Monocle’s New Delhi correspondent, Lyndee Prickitt, gives us the latest headlines from India.
The New York Times — Sunday, November 10, 2024
Devastated Democrats Play the Blame Game, and Stare at a Dark Future
In interviews, lawmakers and strategists tried to explain Kamala Harris’s defeat, pointing to misinformation, the Gaza war, a toxic Democratic brand and the party’s approach to transgender issues.
Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout
Israel cut off electricity in the first days of the war, leaving Palestinians to light the dark with cellphones and to cook over open flames.
Smile, Flatter and Barter: How the World Is Prepping for Trump Part II
Foreign leaders have rushed to ingratiate themselves with Donald J. Trump in recent days, nervously recalling the clashes, insults and feuds of his first presidency.
She Was a Child Instagram Influencer. Her Fans Were Grown Men.
“Jacky Dejo” was introduced to social media by her parents as a snowboarding prodigy. Now 18, she has seen the dark side of the internet — and turned a profit from it.
The New York Times — Saturday, November 9, 2024
With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’
Companies are filling their warehouses or looking into moving factories as they weigh President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on foreign goods.
California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration
Voters in the Democratic-run state overwhelmingly approved a measure to impose harsher sentences for crimes and were on their way to ousting two progressive district attorneys.
Residents Return to Find Homes Reduced to Rubble After California Fire
The Mountain fire has torn through more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 130 structures in Ventura County. “It’s just devastating,” one resident said.
As Trump’s New Term Looms, Hochul Considers Reviving Congestion Pricing
Gov. Kathy Hochul, facing pressure from supporters of the contentious tolling plan, is said to be exploring options for adopting it in some form.
The New York Times — Friday, November 8, 2024
How Trump Won, and How Harris Lost
He made one essential bet: that his grievances would become the grievances of the MAGA movement, and then the G.O.P., and then more than half the country. It paid off.
How Trump Connected With So Many Americans
Donald Trump’s campaign was a blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism. “He gets us,” some voters concluded.
For Black Women, ‘America Has Revealed to Us Her True Self’
Kamala Harris’s resounding defeat affirmed the worst of what many Black women believed about their country, even as some looked to the future with a wary determination.
Resist or Retreat? Democratic Voters Are Torn About Whether to Keep Fighting.
Many who became activists during the first Trump administration are questioning if they can summon the strength to do it all over again.
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The Economist Magazine – November 9, 2024 Preview
Donald Trump’s victory was resounding. His second term will be, too
Congress is not likely to be much of a constraint on him
Losers from Labour’s budget
Businesses and farmers will be hit with more tax
Germany’s political mess
Olaf Scholz finally runs out of patience with Christian Lindner
In praise of open-source AI
Their critics dwell on the dangers and underestimate the benefits
The best TV of 2024
The small screen claims some riveting shows this year, both new and returning
The New York Times — Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
‘Trump’s America’: Comeback Victory Signals a Different Kind of Country
In the end, Donald J. Trump is not the historical aberration some thought he was, but instead a transformational force reshaping the modern United States in his own image.
With Political Victory, Trump Fights Off Legal Charges
By triumphing at the ballot box, Donald Trump can dispense with federal charges against him while postponing or derailing other pending cases that have dogged him.
Harris Asked Voters to Protect Democracy. Here’s Why It Didn’t Land.
In more than 200 interviews, voters worried not about an endangered country, but about paying rent.
Pariah, Felon, President-Elect: How Trump Fought His Way Back to Power
After the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, even many Republicans believed the former president’s political career was over. He proved everyone wrong.
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