Tag Archives: October 2023

Discover Britain Magazine – October/November 2023

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DISCOVER BRITAIN MAGAZINE (OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2023 – The latest issue features Eastern delights – From punting in Cambridge to crabbing in Norfolk; Bloody Mary – Where England’s first Queen was proclaimed; London pubs – Perfectly pulled pints; Holkham Hall – Behind the scenes on the vast estate, and more…

The New York Times — Thursday, NOV 9, 2023

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Behind Hamas’s Bloody Gambit to Create a ‘Permanent’ State of War

Palestinians surveying the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, last month.

Hamas leaders say they waged their Oct. 7 attack on Israel because they believed the Palestinian cause was slipping away, and that only violence could revive it.

Does the Boss Need to Weigh In on the War in the Middle East?

Many company executives are facing a dilemma about whether and how to respond to the war between Israel and Hamas.

It’s become the norm for company executives to issue notes to employees about social upheaval. But the Israel-Hamas war presents a special challenge.

‘If Not Me, Who?’: As Ukraine Seeks Troops, Women Prepare for the Call

With so much in the war against Russia hinging on refilling the ranks of soldiers, efforts are underway to draw more Ukrainian women into the army.

The End of Panda Diplomacy?

The giant pandas have left Washington. Some fans find it unbearable.9h ago

The New York Times — Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023

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Under Scrutiny Over Gaza, Israel Points to Civilian Toll of U.S. Wars

Praying over the bodies of children in Gaza on Sunday. More than 10,000 people have been killed in Gaza over the past month, 40 percent of them children, according to the health ministry there.

Israeli officials say it is impossible to defeat Hamas without killing innocents, a lesson they argue Americans and their allies should understand.

Ohio Votes to Establish Right to Abortion

Supporters of Issue 1, a ballot measure to protect abortion access, gathered to talk to potential voters in Shaker Heights, Ohio, in October.

The State Constitution will protect access to the procedure. The result sends a strong signal that voters are still angry about the demise of Roe.

What the Golden Gate Is (Finally) Doing About Suicides

After years of pressure from victims’ families, the installation of $217 million in steel netting is almost complete.

Flowers, both real and artificial, hang from a chain-link fence. The Golden Gate Bridge is visible beyond the fence.
A fence at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge is a makeshift memorial for those who have died there. An estimated 2,000 people have jumped to their death since the bridge opened in 1937.

Hungry (but Not for Human Contact), Americans Head for the Drive-Through

A national fixture is enjoying a fresh surge as post-pandemic customers crave speed and solitude. And restaurants are responding with a raft of innovations.

The New York Times — Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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Israel Says It Has Split Gaza Strip in Two in Drive to Isolate Hamas’s Leadership

Smoke rising in Gaza City on Monday after Israeli strikes.

Israel’s military surrounded Gaza City as the enclave plunged into another communications blackout, sowing panic among relatives fearful of the fate of loved ones who remain there.

Trump Indictments Haven’t Sunk His Campaign, but a Conviction Might

Polls by The New York Times and Siena College show his strength in key swing states, in part because of concerns about President Biden’s age. But a conviction could be the difference in 2024.

Tech Start-Ups Try to Sell a Cautious Pentagon on A.I.

Shield AI, a tech start-up, already has a drone run by artificial intelligence being used by the Israeli military. But persuading the Pentagon to embrace the technology remains a big challenge.

Trump Assails Judge and Concedes a Role in Valuing His Empire’s Property

The former president, who also railed against New York’s attorney general in front of a packed courtroom, denied he committed fraud and called the trial “very unfair.”

The New York Times — Monday, November 6, 2023

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Trump Leads in 5 Critical States as Voters Blast Biden, Times/Siena Poll Finds

Voters in battleground states said they trusted Donald J. Trump over President Biden on the economy, foreign policy and immigration, as Mr. Biden’s multiracial base shows signs of fraying.

U.S. Officials Fear American Guns Ordered by Israel Could Fuel West Bank Violence

“Guns in the right hands save lives!” said Israel’s minister for national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, center.

Israel wants 24,000 assault rifles. Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right minister overseeing the police, has given rifles to civilians and is forming “security squads.”

After Lewiston Shooting, Maine’s Deaf Community Seeks to Rise Above, Again

The attack, in which four of the 18 people killed were Deaf, resurfaced previous traumas and came after decades of efforts to be recognized.

Mayor’s 25-Year-Old Fund-Raising Chief in Spotlight After F.B.I. Raid

A recent college graduate, Brianna Suggs was an unusual choice to run Eric Adams’s big-money fund-raising operation as he campaigned for mayor.

The New York Times — Sunday, November 5, 2023

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How a Campaign of Extremist Violence Is Pushing the West Bank to the Brink

Mourners burying the body of Bilal Muhammad Saleh, a Palestinian man killed by a settler in the West Bank last Saturday.

Israeli settlers and Palestinians have been locked in a cycle of bloodshed for decades. But extremist settler attacks could send the conflict out of control.

Blinken Meets Arab Ministers in Bid to Calm Outrage Over Gaza Airstrikes

Searching through the rubble of a destroyed building after an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Friday.

A missile attack on an ambulance convoy has drawn severe criticism, including from the U.N., but Israel says it was transporting Hamas fighters.

A Secret War, Strange New Wounds and Silence From the Pentagon

Many U.S. troops who fired vast numbers of artillery rounds against the Islamic State developed mysterious, life-shattering mental and physical problems. But the military struggled to understand what was wrong.3h ago.

Across the Echo Chamber, a Quiet Conversation About War and Race

When two acquaintances in Atlanta sat down to find common ground on the Israel-Hamas war, they found themselves in a painful conversation about race, power and whose suffering is recognized.

The New York Times — Saturday, November 4, 2023

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Blinken Urges ‘Pauses’ in Fighting to Deliver Aid for Gaza Civilians

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with President Isaac Herzog of Israel during his visit to Tel Aviv on Friday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel appeared to rebuff the Biden administration’s request, saying that any cease-fire would be contingent on the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.

As Gaza War Enters New Phase, Israel Faces Pressure Over Civilian Deaths

Israeli soldiers working at an artillery unit near the Gaza border with Netivot, Israel, on Thursday.

Fears are rising that the conflict could spread to the occupied West Bank, where tensions are soaring among Palestinians angered over deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

Why the Abortion Ballot Question in Ohio Is Confusing Voters

Ballot questions have been a winning strategy for abortion rights, even in red states. But complicated ballot language and misinformation have some abortion rights supporters worried.

A Tangle of Rules to Protect America’s Water Is Falling Short

The Times asked all 50 states how they manage groundwater. The answers show why the country’s aquifers are in trouble.

Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 6, 2023

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE – November 6, 2023 ISSUE:

PC Sales Are Ready to Take Off Again. It’s All About AI.

PC Sales Are Ready to Take Off Again. It's All About AI.

AI’s big opportunity goes beyond the cloud. How to play the future of PCs.

This Uniform Maker Is Finally Going Solo. Its Stock Is a Buy.

This Uniform Maker Is Finally Going Solo. Its Stock Is a Buy.

Vestis was just spun out from Aramark, and now looks poised to compete with industry leader Cintas.

Chevron Is a Buy. It’s Been Punished Enough.

Chevron Is a Buy. It's Been Punished Enough.

The oil titan has disappointed investors, but shares look attractive after the recent selloff.

6 Picks and Pans From a Long/Short Fund Pro

6 Picks and Pans From a Long/Short Fund Pro

Charles Kantor, manager of Neuberger Berman Long Short fund, aims to make more by losing less. Why Kantor and his team like Dollar Tree, Match Group.

Kyla Scanlon Is Gen Z’s Savviest Financial Influencer

Kyla Scanlon Is Gen Z's Savviest Financial Influencer

Her social media videos explain the markets, the economy, and the Fed to the next generation.

The New York Times — Friday, November 3, 2023

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Israeli Troops Encircle Gaza City as Global Criticism of Strikes Mounts

Many people dig through rubble and demolished buildings.

An Israeli military spokesman said that Israeli soldiers had surrounded Gaza’s largest city. White House officials said they would urge Israel to “pause” its bombardment on humanitarian grounds.

U.S. Investigating Whether Adams Received Illegal Donations From Turkey

Mayor Eric Adams has said that he has made numerous visits to Turkey.

A raid at the home of Eric Adams’s chief fund-raiser was part of an inquiry into whether foreign money was funneled into his mayoral campaign, a search warrant shows.

An ‘Israel Explainer’ Makes Her Country’s Case in America

Once a celebrated actress in Israel, Noa Tishby has emerged as a leading pro-Israel voice on U.S. TV, on social media and in print.

Sam Bankman-Fried Is Found Guilty of 7 Counts of Fraud and Conspiracy

The case against the founder of the failed FTX exchange had come to symbolize the excesses of the volatile cryptocurrency industry.

Previews: The Economist Magazine – Nov 4, 2023

Too good to be true: The contradiction at the heart of the world economy

The Economist Magazine (November 2, 2023): The latest issue features The contradiction at the heart of the world economy – Threats abound, including higher-for-longer interest rates; Why Israel must fight on – Unless Hamas’s power is broken, peace will remain out of reach; unless Hamas’s power is broken, peace will remain out of reach; Donald Trump’s tariff plans would inflict grievous damage on America and the world – You may think his worst ideas won’t get far. Sadly, on trade he has been singularly influential…

Too good to be true: The contradiction at the heart of the world economy

The world economy is defying gravity. That cannot last. Threats abound, including higher-for-longer interest rates

Even as wars rage and the geopolitical climate darkens, the world economy has been an irrepressible source of cheer. Only a year ago everyone agreed that high interest rates would soon bring about a recession. Now even the optimists have been confounded. America’s economy roared in the third quarter, growing at a stunning annualised pace of 4.9%. Around the world, inflation is falling, unemployment has mostly stayed low and the big central banks may have stopped their monetary tightening. China, stricken by a property crisis, looks likely to benefit from a modest stimulus. Unfortunately, however, this good cheer cannot last. The foundations for today’s growth look unstable. Peer ahead, and threats abound.

Why Israel must fight on

Israel’s bombardment of Gaza is taking a terrible toll. But unless Hamas’s power is broken, peace will remain out of reach

Trade wars: episode II

Donald Trump’s tariff plans would inflict grievous damage on America and the world

You may think his worst ideas won’t get far. Sadly, on trade he has been singularly influential