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The Economist Magazine – September 21, 2024 Preview

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The Economist Magazine (September 19, 2024): The latest issue features The breakthrough AI needs…

The breakthrough AI needs

A race is on to push artificial intelligence beyond today’s limits

Let Ukraine hit military targets in Russia with American missiles

Hitting back at the forces blasting Ukrainian cities is legal and proportionate

Saving Britain’s universities

Domestic students have been paying less in real terms every year

How the world’s poor stopped catching up

Progress stalled around 2015. To restart it, liberalise

Who’s winning in Pennsylvania?

A flood of money, advertising and consultants have left the race for the state a virtual tie

Peak woke: the numbers

Our statistical analysis finds that woke opinions and practices are on the decline

News, Podcasts, Politics, Stories

News: More Explosions In Lebanon As Israel Targets Hezbollah Leadership

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Monocle Radio Podcast (September 19, 2024): Lebanon sees further explosions of digital devices as Hezbollah vows retaliation. We unpack the latest and explore the broader concerns for global security.

Plus: Colombia’s president declares an end to peace talks with the ELN, the Dutch try to opt out of EU migration rules and a look at Uzbekistan’s disco scene.

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The New York Times — Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024

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Second Wave of Blasts Hits Lebanon as Hand-Held Radios Explode

At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 others wounded, Lebanese officials said, a day after pagers exploded across the country and killed 12 people, in an attack widely attributed to Israel.

Waves of Small Explosions Cause Chaos Inside Hezbollah

Two series of coordinated attacks targeting the group’s wireless devices caused thousands of injuries, piercing the group’s rank and file and raising questions about how it will respond.

The Fed Makes a Large Rate Cut and Forecasts More to Come

Fed officials kicked off rate cuts with a half-point reduction, confident that inflation is cooling and eager to keep the job market strong.

Trump’s Talk of Prosecution Rattles Election Officials

The former president has long claimed, despite evidence to the contrary, that elections are corrupt. What if he carries through with threats to prosecute the officials who run them?

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The New York Times — Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024

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Exploding Pagers Targeting Hezbollah Kill 11 and Wound Thousands

The Iranian-backed militant group, which uses pagers to safeguard communications, blamed Israel for the attacks in Lebanon. Israel declined to comment.

Secret Service Told Trump It Needs to Bolster Security if He Keeps Golfing

The agency’s acting director, Ronald L. Rowe Jr., met with Donald J. Trump on Monday in the aftermath of the apparent assassination attempt on Sunday.

What We Know About the Deadly Floods in Central Europe

At least 17 people have died and thousands have been displaced. “Relief is not expected to come before tomorrow, and more likely, the day after,” an official in Austria said.

Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes

The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.

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News: Israel Casts Doubt On Hezbollah Diplomacy, Russia To Expand Its Army

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Monocle Radio Podcast (September 17, 2024): We discuss the latest from the Middle East as Israel says that time is running out for a diplomatic solution with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Also on the programme: Putin’s latest ambitions to expand Russia’s army and Greece’s dwindling birthrate. Then: what does the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump say about the safety processes for presidential candidates? Plus: we hear about New Zealand’s bird of the year.

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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.

Culture, Essays, Magazines, Media, Opinion, Politics, Previews, Reviews

Culture/Politics: Harper’s Magazine – October 2024

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HARPER’S MAGAZINE – September 16, 2024: The latest issue features ‘Antitrust Revolution’ – Liberal Democracy’s last stand against Big Tech and Election 2024 – The Secret of Republican Political Power…

The Antitrust Revolution

Liberal democracy’s last stand against Big Tech by Barry C. Lynn

In 1609, James I lectured the English people on his rights and responsibilities as king. It was his duty to “make and unmake” them, he said. Kings have the “power of raising and casting down, of life and of death; judges over all their subjects, and in all causes.”

The Fever Called Living

On the plight of environmental-illness refugees

The Hindutva Lobby

How Hindu nationalism spreads in America

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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.