Tag Archives: Israel

The New York Times — Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024

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N.Y. Official Charged With Taking Money, Travel and Poultry to Aid China

Linda Sun, who worked for both Gov. Kathy Hochul and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was accused of using her position to benefit the Chinese government.

No Time to Run: Russian Missiles Hit Ukraine City Just After Sirens Sound

More than 50 people were killed by two high-speed missiles that hit a military academy in the eastern city of Poltava, one of the most lethal Russian strikes in the war.

As Israel’s Rifts Widen, Netanyahu Remains Defiant

In strikes and protests, many Israelis are pushing their government to prioritize the release of hostages above the immediate defeat of Hamas. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to change course.

Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say

Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posing a quiet but growing threat.

News: Street Protests In Israel Over Ceasefire Deal Failure, Turkey Joins BRICS

The Globalist Podcast (September 3, 2024): Benjamin Netanyahu faces surging pressure to secure a ceasefire deal, as a reported half million Israelis took to the streets in protest and Joe Biden accused him of not doing enough to bring home the hostages.

Then: Turkey officially joins Brics. Plus: Ukraine Fashion Week kicks off for the first time in two years following Russia’s invasion.

The New York Times — Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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Netanyahu Stands Firm on Cease-Fire Terms Amid Growing Outrage in Israel

In his first news conference since the bodies of six killed hostages were recovered, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to budge on his conditions for any truce in Gaza.

Biden Plays Second Fiddle to Harris as They Rally for Union Support

The president introduced his No. 2, Kamala Harris, at a Labor Day event in Pittsburgh as the Democrats campaigned in crucial Midwestern “blue wall” states.

Haley’s Voters Size Up a Scrambled Presidential Race

The people who voted against Donald Trump and for Nikki Haley in the G.O.P. primaries are weighing whether to support Kamala Harris. Either way, they could help sway a close election in swing states.

‘Moving in the Dark’: Hamas Documents Show Tunnel Battle Strategy

Hamas leaders spent years developing an underground warfare plan. Records from the battlefield show the group’s preparations, including blast doors to protect against Israeli bombs and soldiers.

The New York Times — Monday, September 2, 2024

Discovery of 6 Dead Hostages in Gaza Spurs Protest and Division in Israel

The Israeli military said Sunday that Hamas had killed the hostages before they were discovered by Israeli troops on Saturday.

In Race Against Polio, Gaza Begins Vaccination Drive

Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the war to permit the vaccination of 640,000 children in Gaza, a daunting effort for health workers.

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

Acadia Healthcare is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a Times investigation found.

JD Vance’s Combative Style Confounds Democrats but Pleases Trump

Over dozens of events and more than 70 interviews, Mr. Vance’s performances as Donald Trump’s attack dog have endeared him to his boss, even if America broadly is less enthusiastic.

The New York Times — Sunday, September 1, 2024

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Something’s Poisoning America’s Land. Farmers Fear ‘Forever’ Chemicals.

Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades. Scientists say it can contain high levels of the toxic substance.

What Happens When Half a Million People Abandon Their City

About a quarter of the residents of Maracaibo, Venezuela’s second-largest city, have moved away — and more are expected to soon follow.

Donald Trump Courts the Manoverse

A constellation of YouTubers, pranksters and streamers who influence young men is helping Mr. Trump win the bro vote.

Russia’s Youngest Conscripts Unexpectedly See Combat Against Ukraine’s Invasion

The long-sacrosanct practice of keeping young Russian army conscripts off the front lines is eroding as the lack of troops in Russia’s Kursk region indicates a manpower shortage.

The New York Times — Saturday, August 31, 2024

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After 11 Months of War, Gaza Faces a New Threat: Polio

Starting Sunday, the Israeli military and Hamas will observe brief, staggered pauses in fighting to allow 640,000 Gazan children to be vaccinated, U.N. officials said.

Donors Quietly Push Harris to Drop Tax on Ultrawealthy

Vice President Kamala Harris’s fund-raising has benefited from a surge of interest from Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

A Father’s Search for a Son Who Didn’t Want to Be Found

Bob Garrison was determined to rescue his son from the streets. The path was more difficult than he had imagined.

Harris Makes Careful Use of Biden on the Campaign Trail

The president will mostly be deployed to the vital swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin as the vice president seeks to define a separate political identity.

News: Harris Gives First Major Interview, Hong Kong Sedition Charges

The Globalist Podcast (August 30, 2024): Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sit down for their first joint TV interview while Donald Trump reposts lewd comments.

Then: we discuss the state of the free press in Hong Kong as editors face sedition charges. Plus: we examine Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II’s unlikely relationship.

The New York Times — Friday, August 30, 2024

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At Arlington, Trump Returns to the Politics of the ‘Forever Wars’

The 2024 presidential race is the first in 24 years without a major American ground war, but Donald J. Trump continues to stoke division over the post-9/11 conflicts that helped give rise to his movement.

Postal Service Overhaul Runs Into Challenges

Louis DeJoy, the postmaster general, defended the 10-year plan to stabilize the agency’s finances, although he acknowledged that officials had faced initial challenges.

How a Real Estate Boom Drove Political Corruption in Los Angeles

Prosecutors say that corruption is rising in California cities as one-party rule, inattentive voters and weakened news media have reduced the traditional checks on power.

How Biden’s Senate Allies Helped Push Him From the Race

The president’s allies in the chamber he so revered feared he would drag them down and spoil his own legacy, and played a more assertive role than was previously known in his stepping aside.

The Economist Magazine – August 31, 2024 Preview

Sudan: Why its catastrophic war is the world’s problem

The Economist Magazine (August 29, 2024): The latest issue features

Sudan: Why its catastrophic war is the world’s problem

It could kill millions—and spread chaos across Africa and the Middle East

How to fix social care

Before reform and money comes courage

In praise of digital twins

Welcome to the mirror world

Nvidia envy

Two contradictions could stymie the AI chipmaker-in-chief

Time to pay for blood plasma

Shortages are hampering the production of essential medicines

Politics: The Guardian Weekly – August 30, 2024

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The Guardian Weekly (August 29, 2024) – The new issue features ‘Game Changers’ – Will the Paralympics make a difference for disabled people?

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Spotlight | Families on the frontline of the mpox outbreak
Carlos Mureithi and Ruth Alonga report from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where 96% of Africa’s 17,000 reported cases of the viral disease this year have occurred.

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Health | The quest to end the menopause
Women’s ovaries affect everything from metabolism to mood – so some scientists are trying to slow the way they age. But is it a good idea? Amy Fleming investigates.

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Feature | The evolution of Kamala Harris
After Kamala Harris’s triumphant speech at last week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Janell Ross’s profile tells the story of the vice-president’s rapid rise to become a US presidential contender.

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Opinion | Escaping Russia’s legacy
Ukraine marked its independence day last weekend with the country still facing an uncertain future. Olga Rudenko’s eloquent piece explains why it was a bittersweet celebration of a defiant nation that refuses to bow to a tyrant and his armies.

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Culture | The podcast that made true crime truly popular
On the 10th anniversary of the streaming hit Serial, the show’s founder Sarah Koenig talks to Fiona Sturges about how it tapped into the amateur sleuth in us all.