The Globalist, May 2, 2023: Monocle Radio’s Georgina Godwin brings us today’s edition of ‘The Globalist’, with Agnes Poirier on newspapers and the latest technology news with Josh Cowls.
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Front Page: The New York Times – Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Late-Night Negotiating Frenzy Left First Republic in JPMorgan’s Control
The resolution of First Republic Bank came after a frantic night of deal making by government officials and executives at the country’s biggest bank.
In an Unsteady Banking Industry, First Republic’s Problems Stood Out
The bank’s rivals appear on firmer footing this time, in contrast with the widespread panic after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March.
Ukraine Wants to Push Forward. Not So Fast, Says Its Black Soupy Mud.
The unusually wet ground is one obstacle that the Ukrainian military, for all of its ingenuity, is finding difficult to overcome as it prepares for a counteroffensive against Russian forces.
Short on Staff, Prisons Enlist Teachers and Case Managers as Guards
The patchwork system that has evolved to address the situation has drained morale among staff members and placed additional strains on prisoners.
News: Counteroffensive In Ukraine, Sudan Crisis, Delphi Economic Forum
The Globalist, May 1, 2023: The importance of an upcoming counteroffensive in Ukraine and updates on Sudan, Comoros and Nigeria. Plus: Andrew Mueller’s insights from the Delphi Economic Forum, Balkans news with Guy De Launey and a look ahead to the Met Gala.
Front Page: The New York Times – Monday, May 1, 2023
They Refused to Fight for Russia. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly.
Since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of Russian men have faced criminal charges for becoming war refuseniks. That has not stopped others from going to unusual lengths to avoid battle.
Iranian Insider and British Spy: How a Double Life Ended on the Gallows
In January, Iran executed a former senior official who provided Britain with valuable intelligence on Iranian nuclear and military programs over a decade, according to Western intelligence officials.
Airman in Leaks Case Worked on a Global Network Essential to Drone Missions
Airman Jack Teixeira’s unit is part of a vast system that carries video and data from spy satellites and drone missions worldwide.
In San Francisco, a Troubled Year at a Whole Foods Market Reflects a City’s Woes
Tech workers have stayed home, and ongoing social problems downtown are forcing civic and business leaders to confront harsh realities about the city’s pandemic recovery.
Sunday Morning: Stories From Asheville & London
April 30, 2023: Tyler Brûlé hosts a special edition of the programme live from Asheville, North Carolina, with guests discussing the weekend’s top stories, as well as the best in business and craftsmanship from the region.
Front Page: The New York Times — April 30, 2023
Life in Ukraine’s Trenches: Gearing Up for a Spring Offensive
With fighting in the eastern Donbas region settling into a bloody stalemate, a patch of the Zaporizhzhia region of southeastern Ukraine could prove to be the war’s next big theater.
How Scalia Law School Became a Key Friend of the Court
The school cultivated ties to justices, with generous pay and unusual perks. In turn, it gained prestige, donations and influence.
As Biden Runs Again, Black Voters’ Frustration Bubbles
In interviews, Black voters, organizers and elected officials pointed to what some saw as unkept promises — raising questions about the enthusiasm of Democrats’ most loyal voters.
If You Don’t Use Your Land, These Marxists May Take It
The Landless Workers Movement organizes Brazil’s poor to take land from the rich. It is perhaps the largest — and most polarizing — social movement in Latin America.
Front Page: The New York Times — April 29, 2023
Fed Slams Its Own Oversight of Silicon Valley Bank in Post-Mortem
The Federal Reserve released hundreds of pages documenting how bank supervision and regulation failed to prevent the lender’s collapse. The F.D.I.C. released a separate report on Signature Bank.
North Carolina Gerrymander Ruling Reflects Politicization of Judiciary Nationally
When it had a Democratic majority last year, the North Carolina Supreme Court voided the state’s legislative and congressional maps as illegal gerrymanders. Now the court has a Republican majority, and says the opposite.
Homeless in the City Where He Was Once Mayor
Craig Coyner’s descent onto the streets of Bend, Ore., came after decades spent fighting as a lawyer and politician for those on the edge of society.
Gov. Hochul Gets a Budget Deal, but No Signature Win
The budget deal contained a series of hard-fought wins for the governor, but left her without a grand policy achievement to trumpet.
News: China Attends India Security Summit, Sudan Cease-Fire Holds, Ukraine
The Globalist, April 28, 2023: China’s defence minister, Li Shangfu, attends a security summit in India. Also, the latest on the situation in Sudan with Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Ukraine’s looming counteroffensive and Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, visits London.
Plus: Jessie Ware comes to Midori House to talk about her latest album.
Front Page: The New York Times — April 28, 2023
U.S. Economy Continues to Grow, but More Slowly
Gross domestic product increased 1.1 percent in the first quarter as consumer spending remained robust despite higher interest rates.
Biden Faces His First Big Choice on Debt Limit
After Republicans passed a bill that pairs spending cuts and fossil fuel support with raising the nation’s borrowing cap, the president must decide when and how to negotiate
New York Officials Failed to Address the Housing Crisis. Now What?
The state seemed poised to take the first meaningful action in decades to address its deep housing shortage. But the plans fell apart, in yet another indictment of dysfunction in Albany.
Meet the Climate Hackers of Malawi
On tiny farms they’re testing creative ideas to stay ahead of the cascading threats — heat and drought, cyclones and floods — transforming their world.
News: China Ups Nuclear Arsenal, Belarus Military, Serbia & Kosovo Tensions
The Globalist, April 27, 2023: China pushes ahead with the largest-ever expansion of its nuclear arsenal, while Asean nations discuss a nuclear-free zone. Men in Belarus are summoned for military training and tensions are rising between Serbia and Kosovo.
Plus: the business news with journalist Chris Johnston and a look ahead to our Design Issue, with Monocle’s Nic Monisse.
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