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Cover: The New York Times Magazine – August 28, 2022

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The 8.28.22 Issue

Can Coco Gauff the Tennis Prodigy Become a Tennis Legend?

Since Coco Gauff went pro at 14, she has played under the weight of high expectations. Now 18, she has her own measures for greatness.

How a Corporate Law Firm Led a Political Revolution

The untold story of Jones Day’s push to move the American government and courts to the right.

Travel: A Three Day Tour Of The Faroe Islands (2022)

The Faroe Islands is a self-governing archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It comprises 18 rocky, volcanic islands between Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic Ocean, connected by road tunnels, ferries, causeways and bridges. Hikers and bird-watchers are drawn to the islands’ mountains, valleys and grassy heathland, and steep coastal cliffs that harbor thousands of seabirds. 

Video timeline: 0:00 Day One in the Faroe Islands 1:49 Estroy Tunnel 5:25 Day Three in the Faroe Islands 8:14 Faroe Islands Helicopter

Filmed, edited and narrated by: Jeb Brooks

Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 29, 2022

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How Water Scarcity Threatens the Global Economy

The scarcity of fresh water is rapidly emerging as a global economic threat that could disrupt businesses, crimp profits, and jeopardize growth. Companies, regulators, and investors are starting to react.

The Stock Market Finally Heard Powell’s Message. It Won’t Be Pretty.

Ben Levisohn

Juniper Networks Had Lousy Earnings. It’s AI Strategy Could Help the Stock Break Out.

Ben Levisohn

California Sets the Pace on Zero Emissions. Car Makers, Old and New, Are Cheering.

Al Root

Why Apple Might Push Deeper Into Sports Streaming

Eric J. Savitz

Fed Chief Talks Tough on Inflation. Stocks Listen and Fall Sharply

Art Journals: The 2022 Courtauld News (Digital)

World Economic Forum: Top Stories Of The Week

World Economic Forum top stories of the week for August 26, 2022 include: 0.15 Google’s Robot has thought itself how to follow your command 02.12 Video Voyage into Deep Space 03:22 Ants do a better job at protecting crops than pesticides 04:52 Drought has revealed several long lost relics to the world

Home Design: ‘Wyoming House’ In Kew, Australia

Embodying a specific set of client stipulations, Wyoming is a modernist-inspired home with innate flexibility. Crafted by Inarc Architects, the open plan residence exceeds expectations for a house of its kind. Located in the Victorian suburb of Kew, in close proximity to the Yarra River,

Video Timeline: 00:00 – The Local Project’s Print Publication 00:14 – Introduction to Wyoming 00:55 – A Walkthrough Wyoming 01:11 – Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Plan from 1911 01:29 – Sticking to A Strict Brief 02:14 – Matching Old to New 02:50 – Interior Lighting 03:21 – Creating A Gallery Space 04:12 – Adopting Modernist Principles 04:50 – Inarc’s Favourite Aspects of Wyoming 05:42 – Subscribe to The Local Project’s Print Publication

Wyoming stands as a rejuvenated dwelling. Originally built in 1911, the settlement of the modernist-inspired home proposes the unique experience of feeling close to the city whilst accessing the countryside lifestyle. The clients requested that the modernist-inspired home include areas for entertaining. To this end, Inarc Architects reimagines the original front rooms of the house as entertainment spaces which flow to the modern addition. In response to the clients’ passion for the outdoors,

Inarc Architects reinforces the sense of privacy attached to the garden space. An old hedge on the northern boundary is replaced by one of a similar style, exuding a sense of visual protection. Aesthetically, the modernist-inspired home champions white, as per the client’s request. White honed granite floors combine with classic Italian carrara to establish the limited colour palette.

Benefitting from meticulous spatial planning – both indoors and out – Wyoming offers a flowing, effortless living experience. Inarc Architects answers the clients’ requests with rigour, resulting in a highly-personal, modernist-inspired home.

News: US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, France-Algeria Ties, Ethiopia Fighting

More US lawmakers visit Taiwan, defying China’s warnings. Plus, Emmanuel Macron seeks to mend ties with Algeria, an update from Ethiopia as fighting continues in northern Tigray, and Andrew Mueller’s unique assessment of what we learnt this week.