Tag Archives: November 2024

Arts & Literature, Culture, Magazines, Opinion, Politics, Reviews

Preview: The New Yorker Magazine – Dec. 2, 2024

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A young person works on a farmhouse as turkeys wearing Groucho goggles look on.

The New Yorker (November24, 2024): The latest issue features Tom Toro’s “Incognito” – Putting on a friendly face.

The Fundamental Problem with R.F.K., Jr.,’s Nomination to H.H.S.

Kennedy has many bad ideas. Yet the irony of our political moment is that his more reasonable positions are the ones that could sink his candidacy. By Dhruv Khullar

How Old Age Was Reborn

“The Golden Girls” reframed senior life as being about socializing and sex. But did the cultural narrative of advanced age as continued youth twist the dial too far? By Daniel Immerwahr

How to Make Fuel (or Booze) from Thin Air

Air Company, a startup that has used water and carbon dioxide to make vodka and to power automobiles, taste-tests its product and discusses getting Elon Musk’s business. By Adam Iscoe

News, Podcasts, Politics, Stories

News: New Russia Missile Escalation, Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire Talks

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Monocle Radio Podcast (November 21, 2024): How dangerous is the deployment of a new weapon by Moscow, and can the West de-escalate tensions?

Then: we’re in Bucharest to unpack the results of the presidential election, we also take a look at the future of the West Bank and hear how Namibians are bracing for a game-changing vote. Plus: newspapers from Zürich and the latest news from the world of fashion.

Innovations, Magazines, Previews, Research, Reviews, Technology

MIT Technology Review – The Top Stories (11.24.24)

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MIT Technology Review (Novemer 24, 2024): This week’s round up includes Google DeepMind has a new way to look inside an AI’s “mind”. Inside Clear’s ambitions to manage your identity beyond the airport. Who’s to blame for climate change? And more.

Magazines, Opinion, Politics, Reviews, World Affairs

Politico Magazine – November 24-27, 2024

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POLITICO Magazine (November 24, 2024): The latest issue features ;Europe is under attack from Russia’; Why isn’t it fighting back? and ‘Elon and Donald – A love Affair…

Musk gets a leg up from Trump in space battle vs. Bezos

Rivals worry the SpaceX boss will rig the playing field for space exploration in his favor.

World War III has officially begun, Ukraine’s ex-top general says

The former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army has a grim outlook on the state of the war.

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Sunday Morning: Stories From Zürich And Vienna

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Monocle on Sunday (November 24, 2024): Juliet Linley and Chandra Kurt join Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, to discuss the weekend’s hottest topics.

We also speak to Monocle’s executive editor, Christopher Lord, and get the latest news from Monocle’s Vienna correspondent, Alexei Korolyov. Plus: Katja Weber, the organiser of Zürich’s enchanting Christmas market at Bellevue, joins us to share her seasonal insights.

Cities, Culture, Education, Tours, Travel, Videos

Travel Tours: What It’s Like To Grow Up In Prague (DW)

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DW Euromaxx (November 23, 2024): Prague – a city straight out of a fairytale, with its cobblestone streets, iconic red rooftops, and famed Czech beer. But beyond the picture-perfect image, what is life really like in the capital of the Czech Republic?

CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:46 Living arrangements 02:36 Getting around 03:18 Roza’s work as a greenfluencer 04:56 Cost of living 05:37 Studying in Prague 06:24 Social life

Is it still as magical for locals as it is for tourists? We follow 21-year-old student Rozárie to find out.

#Prague #Czechia #dweuromaxx

Culture, Magazines, Opinion, Politics, Previews, Reviews, Society

The New York Times Magazine-Nov. 24, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (November 2, 2024): The 11.24.24 Issue features Philip Montgomery on two weeks in the life of Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County before, during and after the election; Emily Bazelon on how the abortion rights movement won in many states in the election; Tomas Weber on how Ozempic is turning people off from eating junk food; and more.

Becoming Trump Country

Luzerne County is one of many counties in Pennsylvania — and across the country — that shifted to the right this year.

Facing Eight Years in Prison, a Director Flees Iran

Facing an eight-year prison sentence, Mohammad Rasoulof had to make the most difficult decision of his life. We spent two weeks there before and after the election to understand what’s driving these changes.

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

Financial, Investing, Magazines, Previews, Retirement, Reviews

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov. 25, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (November 23, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Google Is Under Siege. It Will Prevail.”

Google Is Under Siege. Why Alphabet Stock Will Win.

The company is facing pressure on two fronts—the government and a host of new AI-powered search rivals. It has the capacity to meet both challenges and continue to prosper.

Bitcoin Never Sleeps. Stock Markets May Be Next as Trump Takes Charge.

Wall Street is making a push for more extended hours in the stock market, and Trump’s incoming regulators are likely to approve. What to know so you don’t lose your shirt.

Holiday Spending Looks Strong. Where to Find Bargains in Retail Stocks.

Retailers are lifting their earnings guidance as shoppers hit the stores. Five names in the bargain bin.

Fed’s Williams Sees Inflation Cooling and Interest Rates Falling Further

John Williams, who heads the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, says 2% is the rate that can best balance the Fed’s employment and price stability goals.

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Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

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Monocle on Saturday (November 23, 2024): Former first lady Melania Trump and future US health secretary, RFK Jr, are teaming up to improve the president-elect’s diet.

Then, Europe prepares for Trump tariffs and Cop29 discussions go into overtime. Join regular Monocle Radio commentator Vincent McAviney and Georgina Godwin for these stories and more of the week’s news and culture. Plus: arts specialist Issabella Orlando explores how crafted goods from homewares to clothing can inspire us to consume less, value more and forge lasting connections with the things we own.

Analysis, Government, Politics, Reviews, Videos

Analysis: What Trump Can & Can’t Do On Day 1 (WSJ)

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Wall Street Journal (November 22, 2024):President-elect Donald Trump has a long list of policy objectives that he wants to implement quickly including border policy for immigration, closing the Department of Education, implementing tariffs and more.

Video timeline: Chapters: 0:00 Trump’s second term 0:38 Immigration 2:23 Military 3:06 Education 4:34 Energy 5:32 Tariffs 6:48 Checks and balances

For most of Trump’s objectives for his second term, there are limitations including checks and balances within the process or limitations directly from Congress. WSJ explains which of these plans he can carry out on his own, which he’ll need help from Congress for, and what might end up in the courts.