President Biden will make a delayed departure for Europe as Democratic lawmakers spar over his spending agenda. Economic forecasters predict lackluster U.S. quarterly growth numbers. And a federal parole commission creates unique challenges for prisoners seeking release from “hard time” in the nation’s capital.
Category Archives: News
Morning News: Crisis In Afghanistan, India Goes Hi-Tech, Rental Clothing
Two months after the Taliban’s victory, civilians face a looming disaster. Will Western governments dig their heels in, or turn the aid taps back on?
India’s government has increasingly turned to high-tech means for delivering government services. But its digital-first solutions are inaccessible to millions of citizens. And we look at the business of renting clothing, as Rent the Runway goes public with a sky-high valuation.
Front Page Views: Wall Street Journal – OCT 27
Morning News: Asean Summit, Afghanistan Diplomacy, Fox News
We preview this week’s Asean summit, which arrives at a turbulent time for the region, and discuss the possibility of an EU diplomatic mission in Kabul. Plus, can the weather bring viewers back to Fox News?
Front Page Views: The New York Times – October 26
Front Page Views: Wall Street Journal – OCT 25
News & Analysis: Real-Time Economics, Tumult In Nigeria, Corporations
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the real-time revolution transforming economics, how insurgency, secessionism and banditry threaten Nigeria (10:06) and our Bartleby columnist on why corporate mission statements deserve more than an eye-roll (17:39).
Sunday Morning: Stories From London And Zurich
Monocle’s Emma Nelson and panelists Benno Zogg, Latika Bourke and Stephen Dalziel on the weekend’s biggest news stories. Plus: what’s making headlines on the pages of ‘La Repubblica’?

