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Saturday Morning: News And Stories From Paris

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Monocle on Saturday (August 10, 2024): Live from Maison Allianz. Andrew Mueller is joined by Olympic historian Philip Barker to discuss the legacy of this year’s Olympic Games, and Joachim Roncin, director of design for Paris 2024.

Plus: Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins from Gstaad, our roving Olympics correspondent, Kieran Pender, talks about the few marquee events remaining and we explore France’s best-kept tourist secrets. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 12, 2024

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The Stock Market's Wild Week: Lessons, How to Protect Your Portfolio, and What to Do Now - Barron's

BARRON’S MAGAZINE (August 10, 2024): The latest issue features..

The Stock Market’s Wild Week Was a Wake-Up Call. What to Do Now.

The Stock Market’s Wild Week Was a Wake-Up Call. What to Do Now.

Long-term investors shouldn’t be spooked by a one-day rout or the market’s churning. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are still up more than 11% on the year.

The Market Is Scary. These Stocks and Bonds Can Protect Your Portfolio.

Adding defensive stocks can allow investors to stay invested while protecting themselves if the economy goes into recession.

As Robo-Advisors Top $1 Trillion in Assets, Banks Pull Back

Robo-advisors continue to pull in new assets, but the revolution has hit a snag. Plus, our latest ranking of best robos.

Chinese Companies Are Everywhere Now—and Setting Off Alarms

Behind China’s export push is increased competition and slowing growth at home, and a move by its leaders to use exports to boost the economy.

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The New York Times — Thursday, August 1, 2024

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Iran and Hamas Blame Israel for Killing of Top Official and Vow to Strike Back

The deadly strike on Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran threatened to further inflame the region and derail negotiations aimed at reaching a cease-fire in Gaza.

Strikes in Iran and Lebanon Raise Risk of Escalation, but All-Out War Is Not Inevitable

The scale of the reaction from Iran and its regional proxies to the attacks on two of Israel’s largest foes could determine whether the low-level regional battle tips into a full-scale conflict.

Trump Questions Harris’s Racial Identity, Saying She Only ‘Became a Black Person’ Recently

In an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists, Donald Trump also said his choice of Senator JD Vance as vice president will not matter to voters.

Accused Sept. 11 Plotters Agree to Plead Guilty at Guantánamo Bay

Word of the deal emerged in a letter from prosecutors to family members of victims of the attacks.

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Health Podcasts: What Can Be Done To Age Well

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BBC Radio 4 (July 30, 2024): From the Hay Festival, James and a panel of experts explain what we can all do to help ourselves age well. We discover what’s going on in our bodies when we age, the difference between biological and chronological age, as well as getting the audience moving for a physical test.

James is joined by gerontologist Sarah Harper from the University of Oxford, biomedical scientist Georgina Ellison-Hughes from King’s College London, and doctor Norman Lazarus to understand how exercise, diet, and mental health all have a part to play in how we age.

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Preview: The New Yorker Magazine – August 5, 2024

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The New Yorker (July 30, 2024): The latest issue features Gayle Kabaker’s “Beach Walk” – The artist captures a sweet moment shared by her daughter and granddaughter.

Kamala Harris Isn’t Going Back

Kamala Harris Isn’t Going Back

Fifty years after Shirley Chisholm ran for the Presidency, we find ourselves yet again questioning the durability of outmoded presumptions about race and gender. By Jelani Cobb

The Republican National Convention and the Iconography of Triumph

In Milwaukee, with a candidate who had just cheated death, the resentment rhetoric of Trump’s 2016 campaign gave way to an atmosphere of festive certainty. By Anthony Lane

Gillian Anderson’s Sex Education

She became famous playing buttoned-up Agent Scully. But in midlife her characters often have a strong erotic charge—and now she’s edited “Want,” a book of sexual fantasies. By Rebecca Mead

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The New York Times — Tuesday, July 30, 2024

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Netanyahu Vows ‘Severe’ Response to Deadly Rocket Attack Tied to Hezbollah

Fears linger among Lebanese civilians after a strike killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.

Warning of ‘Extreme’ Agenda, Biden Calls for Supreme Court Overhaul

In a speech in Austin, Texas, the president outlined a proposal that included term limits and an enforceable ethics code for the justices but that faces long odds in a divided Congress.

Gunman at Trump Rally Was Often a Step Ahead of the Secret Service

Text messages, obtained exclusively by The Times, indicate that some law enforcement officers were aware of Thomas Crooks earlier than previously known. And he was aware of them.

Protests Erupt in Venezuela as Nations Denounce Election Result

President Nicolás Maduro’s government ejected seven diplomatic missions from countries that condemned his claim of victory, which he made despite reports of fraud.

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Historical Views: How The Seine River Made “Paris”

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CBS Mornings (July 27, 2024) – The Seine River is an integral part of Paris — and of the 2024 Olympics. Athletes in some swimming events will compete in the river, despite questions about if the river would be safe to race in. Jeff Glor has more.

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Saturday Morning: News And Stories From Paris

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Monocle on Saturday (July 27, 2024): Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and Monocle’s Deputy Head of Radio, Tom Webb, join Georgina Godwin from Paris to reflect on the Olympic Opening Ceremony, and look ahead to the games.

Plus, the CEO of the Affordable Art Fair, Will Ramsey, talks about the global art market and building community with artists and galleries. Finally, politics expert and lecturer, Marta Lorimer, joins Georgina to talk about French politics and her view on the Olympics, as well as Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, and – is Kamala “brat”?.

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The New York Times — Saturday, July 27, 2024

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The Illicit Flow of Technology to Russia Goes Through This Hong Kong Address

Defying sanctions, Russia has obtained nearly $4 billion in restricted chips since the war began in Ukraine. Many were shipped through a cluster of shell companies in Hong Kong.

Rail Sabotage Blights an Olympic Moment for France

The arson attacks were carefully planned to cause maximum disruption on a train network so vast it is virtually impossible to fully secure.

The Evolution of Usha Vance

An accomplished Yale-educated lawyer, she has left her job at a top firm as she adjusts to the life of a high-profile political spouse.

How the U.S. Captured One of Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lords

The improbable arrest of Ismael Zambada García, who for decades had evaded the authorities, at a small airport outside El Paso appears to be a tale of subterfuge and betrayal.

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – July 29, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (July 27, 2024): The latest issue features..

John Malone Is King of Liberty Media. How to Play His Struggling Empire.

John Malone Is King of Liberty Media. How to Play His Struggling Empire.

Sirius XM, Charter Communications, and Warner Bros. Discovery have come under pressure. But investors shouldn’t count him out.

Harris Voted Against Powell’s Fed Nomination. A Look at Her Economic Record

Harris Voted Against Powell’s Fed Nomination. A Look at Her Economic Record

Kamala Harris’ Senate career focused on families, workers, healthcare. She is likely to continue the Biden administration’s policies.Long read

Annuities Are Offering Richer Payouts. Here Are the 100 Best.

Annuities Are Offering Richer Payouts. Here Are the 100 Best.

Barron’s annual guide to the top annuities—from those offering guaranteed lifetime income to those linked to the stock market, with downside protection—will help you pick the right one.Long read