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Front Page: The New York Times – November 23, 2022
In Blow to Trump, Supreme Court Permits House to Obtain His Tax Returns
Ending a long legal fight, the Supreme Court rejected the former president’s request that it block the I.R.S. from turning over the files.
Even the Saudi Team Is Stunned After Victory Over Argentina
Even the country’s de facto leader had downplayed expectations. After a win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina, one of the most shocking results in World Cup history, Wednesday will be a national holiday.
A Year After the Omicron Surge, Officials See a Reduced Covid Threat This Winter
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci said the administration was optimistic that “we’re not going to see a repeat of what we saw last year,” when the Omicron variant swept through the country.
News: Turkey Strikes Syria, Moldova Energy Crisis, New Zealand Voting Age
Turkey mulls expanding military operations against Kurdish militants in northern Syria. Plus: Moldova’s energy crisis, New Zealand considers lowering the voting age and the latest technology news.
Front Page: The New York Times – November 22, 2022
‘He Saved a Lot of Lives’: Combat Veteran Tackled Colorado Gunman
The quick actions of a retired army major and a drag performer in high heels took down the gunman before he reached a crowded patio.
On the River at Night, Ambushing Russians
Ukrainian units plying the Dnipro River venture behind enemy lines under the cover of darkness, carrying out reconnaissance and sabotage.
Why States Were Unprepared for the Sports-Betting Onslaught
Government oversight of sports betting offers scant consumer protections and looks to the industry to police itself, The Times found.
Analysis & Opinion: Is It The End Of Crypto?, Indonesia Matters, A New Trumpist
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, is this the end of crypto? Also, why Indonesia matters (11:00) and Glenn Youngkin’s unique approach to Trumpism (19:40).
Front Page: The New York Times – November 21, 2022
At Least 5 Dead and 25 Injured in Gunman’s Rampage at an L.G.B.T.Q. Club in Colorado
The police said a suspect in the shooting, who was also injured, was arrested.
Desperate for Growth, Aging Casino Company Embraced ‘Degenerate Gambler’
David Portnoy, who has a history of misogynistic and racist behavior, is now a public spokesman for the sports-betting industry.
A Crowd of Possible Trump Rivals Renews G.O.P. Fears of a Divided Field
Ron DeSantis, Ted Cruz, Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley and other Republicans with a potential eye on 2024 gathered in Las Vegas at a moment of deep vulnerability for Donald Trump.
Sunday Morning: Stories & News From Zurich, Lisbon, London And Hong Kong
Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé, Fabienne Kinzelmann and Oliver Strijbis discuss the weekend’s biggest news stories. Plus, check-ins with our friends and correspondents in Hong Kong, Lisbon and London.
Front Page: The New York Times – November 20, 2022
The End of Vaccines at ‘Warp Speed’
Financial and bureaucratic barriers in the United States mean that the next generation of Covid vaccines may well be designed here, but used elsewhere.
In New Special Counsel, a Prosecutor Schooled in Corruption Cases
A veteran public corruption and war-crimes prosecutor, Jack Smith will take over two Trump-related criminal investigations.
In a First, Rich Countries Agree to Pay for Climate Damages in Poor Nations
After 30 years of deadlock, a new U.N. climate agreement aims to pay developing countries for loss and damage caused by global warming. But huge questions remain about how it would work.
Politics: Trump Special Counsel, Congress In 2023
Washington Post columnists Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including a special counsel appointed to investigate former President Trump, the balance of power in Washington and the battle for leadership on Capitol Hill.
Front Page: The New York Times – November 19, 2022
Garland Names Special Counsel for Trump Inquiries
Even before Mr. Garland’s announcement, there were signs that prosecutorial activity in both cases was accelerating after a brief slowdown in the run-up to the midterm elections.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Teeters on the Edge After Another 1,200 Leave
Mr. Musk sent emails on Friday asking to learn about Twitter’s underlying technology as key infrastructure teams have been decimated.
Former Anti-Abortion Leader Alleges Another Supreme Court Breach
Years before the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, a landmark contraception ruling was disclosed, according to a minister who led a secretive effort to influence justices.
