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The New York Times — Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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Why Was There a Broad Drop-Off in Democratic Turnout in 2024?

Many Democrats failed to turn out to vote at the rate they did in 2020 when they ousted Donald Trump, according to an analysis of election data.

Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’

The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.

California Counts Methodically as House Control Hangs in the Balance

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

How a Colombian Influencer Made Recycling Cool

The character Marce the Recycler has created an enthusiastic dedication to proper waste separation among her devoted fans.

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The New York Times — Monday, November 11, 2024

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Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Over 30 Palestinians, Emergency Services Say

The strike hit a house in the city of Jabaliya, which has repeatedly come under attack as the Israeli military has pressed an offensive in northern Gaza.

As Trump Returns to Power, Allies and Adversaries Expect a Wave of Revenge

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s momentary talk of unity on election night may underestimate the depth of his resentment after multiple impeachments, investigations, indictments and lawsuits.

Unions Bet Big on Harris. Now They’re Bracing for Consequences.

Government unions, service worker unions and industrial unions all face possible repercussions from Donald Trump’s victory, but not necessarily all the same kind.

The White House Will Be Shedding Its Union Label

After gains by organized labor under President Biden, a second Trump administration is likely to change course on regulation and enforcement.

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The New York Times Magazine-Nov. 10, 2024

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (November 2, 2024): The latest issue features Revisiting the Harlem Renaissance – The New York Times

5 Takeaways From Nancy Pelosi’s Interview With The New York Times

In her first extended interview after the election, the former House speaker was not interested in analyzing Democratic losses and was eager to put a sunny spin on the future. By Lulu Garcia-Navarro

He Made a Daring Escape From China. Then His Real Troubles Began.

He fled brutal repression — only to discover, as so many Uyghur refugees have, that China’s power stretches far beyond its borders.By Nyrola Elimä and Ben Mauk

America’s Split Screen on Abortion

The abortion rights movement won in many states — even some that voted for Donald Trump. Where does it go from here? By Emily Bazelon

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The New York Times — Sunday, November 10, 2024

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Devastated Democrats Play the Blame Game, and Stare at a Dark Future

In interviews, lawmakers and strategists tried to explain Kamala Harris’s defeat, pointing to misinformation, the Gaza war, a toxic Democratic brand and the party’s approach to transgender issues.

Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout

Israel cut off electricity in the first days of the war, leaving Palestinians to light the dark with cellphones and to cook over open flames.

Smile, Flatter and Barter: How the World Is Prepping for Trump Part II

Foreign leaders have rushed to ingratiate themselves with Donald J. Trump in recent days, nervously recalling the clashes, insults and feuds of his first presidency.

She Was a Child Instagram Influencer. Her Fans Were Grown Men.

“Jacky Dejo” was introduced to social media by her parents as a snowboarding prodigy. Now 18, she has seen the dark side of the internet — and turned a profit from it.

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World Economic Forum: Top Stories – Nov 9, 2024

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World Economic Forum (November 9, 2024) – The top stories of the week include:

0:15 Finfluencer financial advice revolution – A finfluencer is a content creator on social media who shares information on budgeting, saving and financial investments, among other topics. Finfluencers use blogs, podcasts or videos to get their message out. They help widen financial access to groups who didn’t have it before.

3:49 These vegetables grow in-store without soil – Instead of soil, they use plugs of rockwool, irrigated with nutrient-rich water in a method called hydroponics. They come in different sizes producing from 2,000 to 15,000 plants monthly. These farms have a tiny environmental footprint. The largest models can grow as much as a 3-hectare farm.

5:44 Telehealth platform empowers millions – Altibbi offers 24/7 access to online doctors along with accessible, up-to-date medical information. It offers a cheaper, more accessible alternative to in-person consultations but it also aims to ‘change the narrative’ around the patient-doctor relationship.

8:43 ‘Underwater tractors’ replant seagrass – They were created by Reefgen, an UpLink Top Innovator. The robot scoots over the seabed, steadily and carefully restoring the ecosystem. Reefgen’s technology aims to aid conservation efforts by augmenting the efforts of human restorers.

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The New York Times — Saturday, November 9, 2024

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With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’

Companies are filling their warehouses or looking into moving factories as they weigh President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on foreign goods.

California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration

Voters in the Democratic-run state overwhelmingly approved a measure to impose harsher sentences for crimes and were on their way to ousting two progressive district attorneys.

Residents Return to Find Homes Reduced to Rubble After California Fire

The Mountain fire has torn through more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 130 structures in Ventura County. “It’s just devastating,” one resident said.

As Trump’s New Term Looms, Hochul Considers Reviving Congestion Pricing

Gov. Kathy Hochul, facing pressure from supporters of the contentious tolling plan, is said to be exploring options for adopting it in some form.

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The New York Times — Friday, November 8, 2024

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How Trump Won, and How Harris Lost

He made one essential bet: that his grievances would become the grievances of the MAGA movement, and then the G.O.P., and then more than half the country. It paid off.

How Trump Connected With So Many Americans

Donald Trump’s campaign was a blend of comedy, fury, optimism, darkness and cynicism. “He gets us,” some voters concluded.

For Black Women, ‘America Has Revealed to Us Her True Self’

Kamala Harris’s resounding defeat affirmed the worst of what many Black women believed about their country, even as some looked to the future with a wary determination.

Resist or Retreat? Democratic Voters Are Torn About Whether to Keep Fighting.

Many who became activists during the first Trump administration are questioning if they can summon the strength to do it all over again.

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Literary Arts: Granta Magazine – Autumn 2024

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Granta Magazine (November 7, 2024): The “China” issue feautures At a time when China has become a unifying spectre of menace for Western governments, this issue of Granta seeks to bring the country’s literary culture into focus.

Featuring fiction by Yu Hua, Zou Jingzhi, Yan Lianke, Jianan Qian, Shuang Xuetao, Mo Yan, Zhang Yueran, Ban Yu, Yang Zhihan and Wang Zhanhei.
Essays by Xiao Hai and Han Zhang, as well as a conversation between Wu Qi and Granta.
Photography from Feng Li, Haohui Liu and collaborators Li Jie and Zhang Jungang.
And poetry from Huang Fan, Lan Lan, Hu Xudong and Zheng Xiaoqiong.

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The Economist Magazine – November 9, 2024 Preview

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The Economist Magazine (November 9, 2024): The latest issue features: Welcome to Trump’s world…

Donald Trump’s victory was resounding. His second term will be, too

Congress is not likely to be much of a constraint on him

Losers from Labour’s budget

Businesses and farmers will be hit with more tax

Germany’s political mess

Olaf Scholz finally runs out of patience with Christian Lindner

In praise of open-source AI

Their critics dwell on the dangers and underestimate the benefits

The best TV of 2024

The small screen claims some riveting shows this year, both new and returning

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The New York Times — Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024

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‘Trump’s America’: Comeback Victory Signals a Different Kind of Country

In the end, Donald J. Trump is not the historical aberration some thought he was, but instead a transformational force reshaping the modern United States in his own image.

With Political Victory, Trump Fights Off Legal Charges

By triumphing at the ballot box, Donald Trump can dispense with federal charges against him while postponing or derailing other pending cases that have dogged him.