Monocle on Sunday, November 26, 2023 – Emma Nelson, Latika Bourke and Tina Fordham on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and get the latest from our editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Tokyo.
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The New York Times — Sunday, November 26, 2023
Amid Hostage Releases, Israel Faces Dilemma Over Resuming the War
The cease-fire can be extended by daily releases of hostages, making it progressively harder for Israel to restart military operations.
Gaza Civilians, Under Israeli Barrage, Are Being Killed at Historic Pace
Even a conservative assessment of the reported Gaza casualty figures shows that the rate of death during Israel’s assault has few precedents in this century, experts say.
Despite Bans, Disabled Women Are Still Being Sterilized in Europe
Governments have declared the practice a human rights violation. But they have made exceptions that are divisive among parents, doctors and social workers.
In This Atlanta Suburb, Teens Taste Freedom at 10 M.P.H.
In Peachtree City, Ga., golf carts are everywhere, giving young people in particular an early chance to take life by the wheel.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Monocle on Saturday, November 25, 2023: David Bodanis, author of ‘Art of Fairness: The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean’, joins Georgina Godwin for a look at the week’s news and culture.
Also this week, Marketing Manager, Carley Bassett, and Sales Director, Chris Unger, give us a taste of a limited-edition magnum from Hattingley Valley. The award-winning English winery specialises in sparkling wine and released the special bottle to celebrate a decade of excellence in wine-making. Plus: Jorg Zupan became the chef of the first restaurant in Ljubljana to earn a Michelin star – and the first to give one up. Guy de Launey finds out why.
The New York Times — Saturday, Nov 25, 2023
First Captives Freed in Tense Gaza Truce Between Israel and Hamas
Hamas freed two dozen hostages, Israel released 39 imprisoned Palestinians, and more than 130 aid trucks reached Gaza over the first day of a tense, temporary truce after seven weeks of war.
Growing Numbers of Chinese Migrants Are Crossing the Southern Border
More than 24,000 Chinese citizens have been apprehended crossing into the United States from Mexico in the past year. That is more than in the preceding 10 years combined.
How Electricity Is Changing, Country by Country
Carbon-free electricity has never been more plentiful. Wind and solar power have taken off over the past two decades, faster than experts ever expected. But it hasn’t yet been enough to halt the rise of coal- and gas-burning generation.
Could Haley Really Beat Trump? Big Donors Are Daring to Dream.
Powerful players in the business world have gravitated toward Nikki Haley, aware that she remains an underdog but beginning to believe she has a chance.
Previews: The Economist Magazine – Nov 25, 2023
Progress on climate change has not been fast enough, but it has been real
And the world needs to learn from it
The agreement at the conference of the parties (cop) to the un Framework Convention on Climate Change, which took place in Paris in 2015, was somewhat impotent. As many pointed out at the time, it could not tell countries what to do; it could not end the fossil-fuel age by fiat; it could not draw back the seas, placate the winds or dim the noonday sun. But it could at least lay down the law for subsequent cops, decreeing that this year’s should see the first “global stocktake” of what had and had not been done to bring the agreement’s overarching goals closer.
Lessons from the ascent of the United Arab Emirates
How to thrive in a fractured world
In Argentina Javier Milei faces an economic crisis
The radical libertarian is taking over a country on the brink
The New York Times — Friday, November 24, 2023
Israel, Hamas Agree to Begin Cease-Fire Friday Morning
Prodded by the U.S., Israel agreed to the pause in hostilities and the release of 150 imprisoned Palestinians in exchange for 50 hostages held in Gaza.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Draws Spectators and Protests
The nearly century-old holiday tradition also provided a stage for activists.
Retailers Worry About Shoppers’ Mood This Holiday Season
Consumer spending has been strong in 2023 despite higher prices and waning savings. But some retailers have jitters heading into Black Friday.
Johnson’s Release of Jan. 6 Video Feeds Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories
The speaker fulfilled a demand of the far right, which has sought thousands of hours of footage to try to rewrite the history of the Capitol attack.
The New York Times — Thursday, Nov 23, 2023
Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire May Start Friday, Followed by Hostage and Prisoner Release
Both sides announced a four-day pause in the war between Israel and Hamas, but details were still being worked out.
Five Days of Chaos: How Sam Altman Returned to OpenAI
On Friday, Mr. Altman was pushed out of the hot A.I. start-up he ran. But an intense pressure campaign and negotiations brought him back.
Extra Fees Drive Assisted-Living Profits
The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV. Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled. The housing option is out of reach for many families.
For Election Workers, Fentanyl-Laced Letters Signal a Challenging Year
As overheated rhetoric and threats rise, people are leaving election jobs in record numbers.
The New York Times — Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023
Israel and Hamas Agree to Cease-Fire in Exchange for Hostage Release
The agreement calls for a pause in the fighting and for Hamas to free 50 of the captives it seized in its Oct. 7 raid on Israel. Hamas said Israel would release 150 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
Families Fear for the Health of Ailing, Frail Israelis Held Hostage
Many of the more than 200 people seized by Hamas when it raided Israel had serious medical conditions. Some were badly injured in the attack. Doctors say they need medical care urgently.
As A.I.-Controlled Killer Drones Become Reality, Nations Debate Limits
Worried about the risks of robot warfare, some countries want new legal constraints, but the U.S. and other major powers are resistant.
Before Altman’s Ouster, OpenAI’s Board Was Divided and Feuding
Sam Altman confronted a member over a research paper that discussed the company, while directors disagreed for months about who should fill board vacancies.
The New York Times — Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Trump’s Dire Words Raise New Fears About His Authoritarian Bent
The former president is focusing his most vicious attacks on domestic political opponents, setting off fresh worries among autocracy experts.
Between Israelis and Palestinians, a Lethal Psychological Chasm Grows
In a conflict marked by complete incomprehension on both sides, the ability to see each other as human has been lost.
Behind 94 Acts of Shocking Violence, Years of Glaring Mistakes
New York officials have escaped scrutiny for repeated failures to help homeless mentally ill people, a New York Times investigation has found.
The Long Shadow of Steve Jobs Looms Over the Turmoil at OpenAI
Sam Altman, the most prominent promoter of artificial intelligence, learned that it’s hard to be a visionary founder like the Apple legend.
The New York Times — Monday, November 20, 2023
Infants Moved From ‘Death Zone’ Hospital That Israel Says Was Hamas Hideout
U.N. officials said 31 premature babies in precarious health were evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital to a hospital further south in Gaza.
The Invisible War in Ukraine Being Fought Over Radio Waves
Using electromagnetic waves to flummox and follow smarter weapons has become a critical part of the cat-and-mouse game between Ukraine and Russia. The United States, China and others have taken note.
A 30-Year Trap: The Problem With America’s Weird Mortgages
One big reason the U.S. housing market is broken: Owners don’t want to give up their cushy old loans.
For Years, Two Men Shuttled Messages Between Israel and Hamas. No Longer.
Since 2006, Gershon Baskin, an Israeli peace activist, and Ghazi Hamad, a Hamas official, maintained a secret back channel between Gaza and Israel. Then Oct. 7 happened.
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