Tag Archives: September 2024

The New York Times — Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024

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Trump, Outrage and the Modern Era of Political Violence

The latest apparent assassination attempt against the former president indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by him and against him.

Suspect Never Took a Shot at Trump but Hid Undetected for 12 Hours

Ryan W. Routh was charged with two federal gun crimes a day after Secret Service agents fired on him as he pointed a rifle toward the golf course where former President Donald Trump was playing.

Despite Relentless Russian Attack, Life in Kharkiv Endures Underground

Kharkiv, Ukraine, has adjusted to life amid the threat of bombings. Its resilience is manifested in a curious blend of life above and below ground.

Tim Walz, a ‘Snowman Melting,’ Tests His Appeal in the Sun Belt

The Minnesota governor was picked for his appeal to the white working-class. The Harris campaign hopes he can reach other demographics, too.

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Preview: The New Yorker Magazine – Sept. 23, 2024

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The New Yorker (September 16, 2024): The latest issue features Christoph Niemann’s “Smoke and Mirrors” – The latest trends are often derived from unexpected places…

The Presidential Campaign, After Philadelphia

Part of the intrigue has been which movement would run out of steam first: Trump’s MAGA, through its failures, or Obama’s liberalism, through its successes. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells

The Art of Taking It Slow

Contemporary cycling is all about spandex and personal bests. The bicycle designer Grant Petersen has amassed an ardent following by urging people to get comfortable bikes, and go easy. By Anna Wiener

The Anguish of Looking at a Monet

More than beauty, more than color, the artist reveals the doubts that bind us. By Jackson Arn

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News: New Assassination Attempt On Trump, Houthi Missile Lands In Israel

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Monocle Radio Podcast (September 16, 2024): The latest from the US as the FBI investigates a second attempt on Donald Trump’s life.

Then: a missile fired by Houthi rebels lands in Israel, and Armenia and Azerbaijan’s fragile peace deal ahead of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict’s one-year anniversary. Plus: we have an exclusive interview with Marina Abramovic ahead of the opening of her ‘Healing Frequency’ exhibition, recap the 2024 Emmy Awards and pop by the Pure experiential-travel show.

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The New York Times — Monday, Sept. 16, 2024

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Trump Safe After What F.B.I. Describes as an Assassination Attempt

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was investigating what appeared to be a second assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump.

3 Georgia Women, Caught Up in a Flood of Suspicion About Voting

An election skeptic challenged hundreds of voter registrations, including one for a voting rights activist. A county official is dealing with the mess.

Shoes Off. Laptops Out. Airport Tray Photo Shoot?

A new social media trend involves creatively arranging your T.S.A. bins, and showing them off.

What a Mayor in Crisis Means for New York City

As federal investigations swirl around Mayor Eric Adams, his political influence, his agenda and his re-election effort are at risk.

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The New York Times Book Review – Sept. 15, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW (September 15, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Making Art and Selling Out’ = In Danny Senna’s fleet, funny novel “Colored Television”, a struggling writer in a mixed-race family is seduced by the taste of luxury….

Debt Was Supposed to Cure Poverty and Help Pay for College. What Went Wrong?

Three new books examine debt’s fraught politics and history.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Looks Forward to Reading Fiction Again

The Supreme Court justice has been drawn to American history and books about the “challenges and triumphs” of raising a neurodiverse child. She shares that and more in a memoir, “Lovely One.”

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The New York Times — Sunday, September 15, 2024

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How Hamas Uses Brutality to Maintain Power

The group has abused hostages and Palestinians in its efforts to maintain control of Gaza and wage an insurgent war.

Today’s Parents: ‘Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind’

The surgeon general is warning about parents’ stress, a sign that intensive parenting may have become too intense for parents.

For Him, a ‘Lion King’ Prequel Is the ‘Most Different Thing I Could Do’

Barry Jenkins broke out as a filmmaker with the Oscar-winning indie film “Moonlight.” He has surprised some of his fans by taking up a Disney franchise.

Margaret Qualley Is Getting the Hang of Being a Movie Star

The actress is seemingly everywhere this year, and in “The Substance,” she delves into an unusually disturbing new role.

Culture, Documentaries, History, Science, Videos

Science: What Is It That Makes Humans Unique?

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DW Documentary (September 14, 2024): What made our ancestors evolve in such an extraordinary way? This film presents the latest scientific theories on how the human species evolved and looks at the shadow side of our unique abilities.

Some animals see, hear or smell better than humans. Others can find their way in the dark much better than we can. Some can fly. All animals communicate, some have excellent memories and others build complex structures and have highly-developed social skills. So what sets humans apart? Why have humans evolved such highly developed cognitive abilities in comparison to animals?

The documentary sheds light on this major question of human evolution — one of the mysteries that has long puzzled the world of science. What is it that makes humans so fundamentally different from other animal species? And will our extraordinary abilities ultimately lead us to self-destruction?

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Sept. 16, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (September 14, 2024): The latest issue features

America’s Housing Crisis Isn’t Going Away—Even With Rate Cuts and Help From D.C.

Rate cuts and subsidies from Washington may help, but homeownership is likely to remain out of reach for millions of Americans. What’s ahead for buyers and builders.

A Guide to the Different Flavors of Financial Advisor

We rank independent advisors in this special report. Here are the other types of professionals that provide financial advice, and where to find them.

The Fed Is Ready to Cut Rates. What to Do Next.

The stock market is about to get what it’s waiting for.

How Long Do You Expect to Live? It Pays to Make an Educated Guess.

Heading into retirement with a clear-eyed sense of your longevity is crucial to figuring out how much you can really spend.

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The Washington Post – Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

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Russia expels British envoys; Putin warns against deep strikes with Western weapons

The Russian president issued his sternest warning to date about the use of Western weapons in Ukraine ahead of a meeting of British and U.S. leaders.

Delays ahead for U.S. Steel decision

A WWI salute delivered in bronze

Putin using media firm for covert operations

Harris’s meme masters taking TikTok by storm

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The New York Times Magazine – Sept. 15, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (September 13, 2024): The latest issue features Sasha Weiss on the Prince we never knew; Ben Hubbard on a U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees; Giles Harvey on the writer Tony Tulathimutte; and more.