Literary Review – December 2, 2024: The latest issue features ‘Mandeville’s Dangerous Idea’
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Literary Arts: The London Magazine – December 2024
The London Magazine (December 2, 2024): The latest issue features poetry, short fiction and…
Joey Connolly on information overload, syzygy and Liz Truss.
Betty Rose Townley on Hera Lindsay Bird and the texture of bisexuality.
Jen Calleja on writing experimental memoirs.
Aidan Tulloch on walking through England’s World’s Ends.
Richie Jones on Jack Reacher and headbutts.
Reviews by Rowland Bagnall, Tommy Gilhooly, Patrick Cash, Tallulah Griffith.
Cover image by Paul Graham.
The New York Times — Monday, December 2, 2024
Fighting Rages in Syria as Rebels Advance
Forces opposed to President Bashar al-Assad have captured the Aleppo airport and are attacking the western city of Hama, according to local officials and a Britain-based war monitor.
Ukraine’s River of Anguish
Amphibious operations across the Dnipro River at Kherson illustrated the suffering and endurance of Ukrainian forces. A team of Times journalists observed the perilous movements.
Republicans Stand Behind Trump’s Choice of Kash Patel to Lead F.B.I.
Several lawmakers expressed support on Sunday for the president-elect’s plan to install a loyalist who has vowed to use the position to exact revenge on adversaries.
A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate’s Independence
President-elect Donald J. Trump is threatening to challenge the institution’s historic role, and the Constitution, with his prospective nominees and threats to push the boundaries of executive authority.
The New York Times — Sunday, December 1, 2024
Rebels Seize Control Over Most of Syria’s Largest City
The rapid advance on Aleppo came just four days into a surprise opposition offensive that is the most intense escalation in years in the civil war.
Trump Says He Will Nominate Kash Patel to Run F.B.I.
President-elect Donald J. Trump turned to a firebrand loyalist to become director of the bureau, which he sees as part of a ‘deep state’ conspiracy against him.
Kennedy’s Inheritance: How Addiction and Trauma Shaped a Turbulent Life
Donald Trump’s pick to be health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reached a pinnacle of power after a life of fame and addictions and a career intertwined with conspiracy theories.
Mexican Cartels Lure Chemistry Students to Make Fentanyl
Criminals turn college campuses into recruitment hubs, recruiting chemistry students in Mexico with big paydays.
The New York Times Magazine-Dec. 1, 2024
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (November 30, 2024): The 12.1.24 Issue features Susan Dominus on an I.V.F. mix-up; Amir Ahmadi Arian on the director Mohammad Rasoulof; Francesca Mari on deadly superbugs bred by modern warfare; and more.
An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice
Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls?
Modern Warfare Is Breeding Deadly Superbugs. Why?
Researchers are trying to understand why resistant pathogens are so prevalent in the war-torn nations of the Middle East.
Am I a Hypocrite for Calling Donald Trump a Liar?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on hypocrisy. By Kwame Anthony Appiah
The New York Times — Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024
Musk’s Slashing of the Federal Budget Faces Big Hurdles
The so-called Department of Government Efficiency, with Elon Musk as co-leader, has advantages that past budget-cutters did not, but laws and court challenges can still make change slow and difficult.
British Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying in Landmark Decision
After an emotional debate, Parliament voted on Friday in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people in England and Wales.
Life After Death: America’s Cemeteries Are Rewilding
More burial sites are forgoing pristine lawns for drought resistant plants and wildflowers that help wildlife. Efforts picked up in the pandemic.
Airlines Are Padding Flight Times. It’s Not Your Imagination.
Flying in America has become slower even as official statistics have shown improvement.
The New York Times — Friday, November 29, 2024
Hamas Faces a Future Without Its Most Important Ally
Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah and the cease-fire to stop the fighting in Lebanon have left Hamas increasingly isolated.
Donald Trump Jr. Emerges as a Loyal Enforcer
His siblings have long retreated from the inner circle, but the president-elect’s eldest son has made a name for himself as the person who can best assess loyalty to the Trump political brand.
Australia Has Barred Everyone Under 16 From Social Media. Will It Work?
The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.
An A.I. Granny Is Phone Scammers’ Worst Nightmare
Daisy Harris, an A.I.-generated English granny, has been stymying scammers with meandering, time-wasting conversations. But can she actually make a dent in the flood of fraud?
Politics: The Guardian Weekly – Nov. 29, 2024
The Guardian Weekly (November 28, 2024): The new issue features last week’s escalation of Nato ballistic missile activity, in which UK and US-made missiles were launched into Russia for the first time, brought a predictably cold response from Vladimir Putin – who loosened Moscow’s nuclear doctrines and promised more attacks with a new, experimental ballistic missile.
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Spotlight | Does lame duck Biden have time to Trump-proof democracy?
The outgoing US president may only have weeks left in the White House, but activists say he can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners. David Smith reports
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Science | My weird, emotional week with an AI pet
Casio says Moflin can develop its own personality and build a rapport with its owner – and it doesn’t need food, exercise or a litter tray. But is it essentially comforting or alienating? Justin McCurry finds out
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Feature | Are we right to strive to save the world’s tiniest babies?
Doctors are pushing the limits of science and human biology to save more extremely premature babies than ever before. But when so few survive, are we putting them through needless suffering? By Sophie McBain
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Opinion | A social media ban is in everyone’s interests – not just kids under 16
Van Badham on why she resents being excluded from protection against monetised fear, anger and toxicity
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Culture | A road trip like no other: an epic drive on the Autobahn
Fifty years after electronic pioneers Kraftwerk released a 23-minute song about a road – and changed pop music for ever – Tim Jonze hits the highways of Düsseldorf and Hamburg in search of its futuristic brilliance
The New York Review Of Books – December 19, 2024
Israel’s Revenge: An Interview with Rashid Khalidi
The scholar of Palestinian history talks about what has and has not surprised him about the world‘s response to Israel‘s assault on Gaza.
Under the Spanish Volcano
A recent exhibition at the Prado showcased artists engaging with the ferment and conflict of turn-of-the-century Spain.
‘The Look of Shame’
The French director Catherine Breillat has spent her career insisting on women’s agency and reclaiming taboo desires—sometimes with troubling implications.
The New York Times — Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024
Will Lebanon Deal Break Gaza Deadlock? Experts Doubt It
Hamas is unlikely to compromise in Gaza, despite the decision by its ally, Hezbollah, to stop fighting. A deal in Gaza would also be harder for Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister.
Judge Finds New York in Contempt, Clearing the Way for Rikers Takeover
The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14.
China Has a New Playbook to Counter Trump: ‘Supply Chain Warfare’
A series of swipes at American companies show how China could take the initiative in a new trade war, using its economic dominance to exact pain.
3 Americans, Including F.B.I. Informant, Are Freed in Prisoner Swap With China
The Americans released, among others, a Chinese intelligence officer who was serving a 20-year sentence in the United States.
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