London, January 10, 2023 – Will new Western weapons help to turn the tide of the war in Ukraine? Plus: the latest on the attack on Brazil’s Congress; Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, visits Europe; and find out about Monocle’s latest paperback, ‘The Monocle Companion: Fifty Essays for a Brighter Future’.
Tag Archives: January 2023
Front Page: The New York Times – January 10, 2023
House Narrowly Approves Rules Amid Concerns About McCarthy’s Concessions
After initially balking at a package of changes to House rules that enshrine concessions the speaker made to ultraconservative members, Republicans united to push them through.
Without Hesitation, Ukraine Goes Toe to Toe With Russia in Bakhmut
Earlier in the war, Ukraine’s leadership was more equivocal about pitched battles with high casualties. There’s no second-guessing this time. Some analysts say it makes sense strategically.
6-Year-Old Brought Gun From Home in Newport News School Shooting, Police Say
The wounded teacher went to the school office and said “call 911” before collapsing, a witness said.
Buffalo’s Unrelenting Tragedy: ‘We Haven’t Really Got a Chance to Heal’
As western New York prepares to bury more than 40 victims of a catastrophic storm, Black residents are reeling from a year of grief.
Top Art Exhibition Tours: ‘Matisse In The 1930s’ (2023)
Matisse in the 1930s features a collection of the legendary artist’s work during a decade of artistic exploration—from experimentation, to failure, to renewal—with Philadelphia as a backdrop.
By 1930, Henri Matisse had achieved significant international renown, yet he found himself in a deep creative slump. The turning point came with a commission to decorate the main gallery of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. The resulting monumental mural, The Dance (1930–33), turned Matisse’s artistic practice around.
Walking Tour: Glasgow In Southwestern Scotland
The city occupies much of the lower Clyde valley, and its suburbs extend into surrounding districts. Most important commercial and administrative buildings lie north of the Clyde. Area council area, 68 square miles (177 square km).
Preview: The New Yorker Magazine- January 16, 2023
How Should We Think About Our Different Styles of Thinking?
Some people say their thought takes place in images, some in words. But our mental processes are more mysterious than we realize.
The Crisis of Missing Migrants
What has become of the tens of thousands of people who have disappeared on their way to Europe?
Can UPS Still Deliver a Middle-Class Life?
The company offers steady jobs and is enjoying record profits. So why is a strike looming?
Opinion: China Reopens & Disrupts World, Britain-EU, Indo-Pacific Revived
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, how China’s reopening will disrupt the world economy, a realistic path to a better relationship between Britain and the EU (8:54) and reinventing the Indo-Pacific (17:35).
Front Page: The New York Times – January 9, 2023
Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil’s Capital
Backers of former President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked government offices, denouncing what they falsely claim was a rigged election. Hundreds were arrested.
Biden Visits Southern Border Amid Fresh Crackdown on Migrants
A surge of migration has made El Paso one of the most vivid symbols of the decades-long breakdown in America’s immigration system.
Republicans Prepare New Rules, but Fixing Congress Isn’t So Easy
History suggests that the procedural plans of the new House Republican majority are likely to lead to more gridlock and legislative instability, not less.
Now Fighting for Ukraine: Volunteers Seeking Revenge Against Russia
Chechens, Crimean Tatars and people from the former Soviet republics, all with deep historical grievances against Moscow, are eagerly taking up arms for Kyiv.
Cover Preview: Landscape Magazine – Jan/Feb 2023
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Landscape Photography Magazine – January/February 2023 Issue:
Exploring Death Valley • An Essential Photographic Guide
Death Valley is utterly iconic and much photographed. What are the best ways to get to every depth and peak? QT Luong’s guide to the highlights of this extraordinary location will let you in on every secret
Dusk To Dawn Landscape Photography
Expand your landscape photography potential by shooting long after sundown and on through the night. As Mark Hamblin explains, photography requires very little light
Sunday Morning: Stories & Headlines From Zurich, London, Istanbul And Kyiv
January 8, 2023: Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé, Juliet Linley and Marcus Schögel on the weekend’s biggest talking points. Plus: check-ins with our friends and correspondents in London, Istanbul and Kyiv.
Front Page: The New York Times – January 8, 2023
Speaker Drama Raises New Fears on Debt Limit
An emboldened conservative flank and concessions made to win votes could lead to a protracted standoff on critical fiscal issues, risking economic pain.
In Speaker Fight’s Final Hours, Arm-Twisting, Flaring Tempers and Calls From Trump
Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s slog to his post ended with a remarkably public show of intraparty strife that played out in a history-making overnight session.
From Gingrich to McCarthy, the Roots of Governance by Chaos
Mr. Gingrich began the zero-sum politics that mutated into the brand of the Tea Party and Trump M.A.G.A. Republicans and that presaged the raucous speaker battle in the House.
A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job.
After an outcry over the art history class by Muslim students, Hamline University officials said the incident was Islamophobic. But many scholars say the work is a masterpiece.
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