Tag Archives: News

The New York Times — Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Reject Bid to Curtail Abortion Pill Access

A majority of the justices questioned whether a group of anti-abortion doctors and organizations trying to sharply limit availability of the medication could show they suffered harm.

Rescue Effort Turns Into Search for Bodies of 6 Workers on the Bridge

Questions swirl over the bridge’s collapse after a massive cargo ship slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge moments after losing power early on Tuesday.

Biden’s TikTok Challenge: Reach Gen Z, Without Drawing Its Wrath

For his campaign, navigating the platform has meant encountering over and over some of the thorniest issues plaguing Mr. Biden’s re-election bid.

Judge Imposes Gag Order on Trump in Manhattan Criminal Trial

The order limiting the former president’s speech came after Justice Juan M. Merchan set an April 15 trial date for the case, which involves a sex scandal cover-up.

News: France-Germany Tensions Over Ukraine, US-Japan Security Alliance

The Globalist (March 26, 2024): We discuss tensions between Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz, and what they mean for Ukraine. Plus, plans for a significant upgrade to the security alliance between the US and Japan, Boeing’s management reshuffle and technology news.

The New York Times — Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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U.N. Security Council Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza as U.S. Abstains

The U.S. decision not to vote on the resolution drew criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who ordered a delegation to hold back from a planned trip to Washington.

Trump Criminal Trial Is Set for April 15 as His Attempt at Delay Fails

Donald Trump is poised to become the first ex-president to go on trial on criminal charges, in a case related to hush money paid to a porn star.

The First Flight of Their Lives: An Airlift After Agony in Gaza

The evacuees make up only a tiny fraction of the thousands of civilians, including many children, who have suffered grievous injuries over the course of Israel’s monthslong campaign against Hamas and its bombardment of Gaza.

News: Violent Chaos In Haiti, Moscow Concert Terror Attack Suspects

The Globalist (March 25, 2024): The crisis in Haiti continues to spiral as political parties edge closer to forming a security council. Will a new government halt the Caribbean nation’s nosedive?

Also, fugitive separatist Carles Puigdemont plans to run in Catalan elections, the latest trade and economy news and a special interview with ambassador Mark Green.

The New York Times — Monday, March 25, 2024

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Screams and Blank Stares of Shock: Horror at a Russian Concert

The violent attack on Moscow’s outskirts on Friday was a scene of chaos and terror. “You’re just running to figure out where else to run,” one attendee said.

Russia’s Battle With Extremists Has Simmered for Years

The Islamic State has long threatened to strike Russia for helping the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, stay in control.

How a Pandemic Malaise Is Shaping American Politics

Four years later, the shadow of the pandemic continues to play a profound role in voters’ pessimism and distrust amid a presidential rematch.

Sunday Morning: Stories And News Analysis From London, Paris And Vienna

Monocle on Sunday, March 24, 2024: Emma Nelson, Nina dos Santos and David Bodanis on the weekend’s biggest talking points.

We also speak to Monocle’s editorial France and North Africa correspondent, Mary Fitzgerald, and our Vienna correspondent, Alexei Korolyov, for the latest on the Slovakia elections.

The New York Times — Sunday, March 24, 2024

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Russia Arrests 4 Suspects in Moscow Attack as Death Toll Climbs to 133

As the Islamic State claimed responsibility, President Vladimir V. Putin vowed to “identify and punish” those responsible and tried to implicate Ukraine.

The Brutality of Sugar: Debt, Child Marriage and Hysterectomies

An investigation into the sugar-cane industry in the Indian state of Maharashtra found workers ensnared by debt and pushed into child marriages and unnecessary hysterectomies.

Inside the Republican Attacks on Electric Vehicles

President Biden’s new rule cutting emissions from vehicle tailpipes has deepened a partisan battle over automotive technology.

The New York Times — Saturday, March 23, 2024

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Gunmen Kill 60 at Concert Hall Outside Moscow, Russian Authorities Say

The Islamic State claimed the attack, the deadliest in the Moscow region in more than a decade.

Congress Passes Spending Bill in Wee Hours to Fend Off Shutdown

After hours of delay, the Senate overwhelmingly voted for the $1.2 trillion bill to fund more than half of the government, sending the measure to President Biden’s desk.

U.S. Call for Gaza Cease-Fire Runs Into Russia-China Veto at U.N.

The American draft resolution before the Security Council did not go far enough to end the Israel-Hamas war, Russia and China said, after the United States had vetoed three earlier resolutions.

News: EU Talks For Bosnia And Herzegovina, US Calls For Gaza Ceasefire Vote

The Globalist (March 22, 2024): Bosnia and Herzegovina could be given the green light to begin EU accession talks. We discuss what this means with Monocle’s Balkans correspondent Guy de Launey.

Plus: Washington pushes for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, a row about palace furniture ramps up between Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro, and we get the latest fashion news.

The New York Times — Friday, March 22, 2024

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U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly

The lawsuit caps years of regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s wildly popular suite of devices and services, which have fueled its growth into a nearly $3 trillion public company.

Menendez Won’t Run as Democrat but Leaves Door Open to Independent Bid

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey faces federal bribery charges. His trial is scheduled to begin in May.

America First Legal, a Trump-Aligned Group, Is Spoiling for a Fight

The group, headed by the former Trump adviser Stephen Miller, has filed more than 100 legal actions against “woke” companies and others. But winning may be beside the point.