London Review Of Books – August 1, 2024 Preview
Research Preview: Nature Magazine – July 25, 2024
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Found: the hidden link between star-forming molecular clouds
Connections between three interstellar clouds of gas and dust offer a glimpse into their birth.
How the watermelon got its sweet taste and rosy hue
Genomic analysis reveals the complex roots of the modern fruit.
Massive cicada emergence prompted raccoons to run wild
Meanwhile, deer kept a low profile — perhaps because the deafening noise of the insects made it hard to hear predators.
Blowout! Satellites reveal one of the largest methane leaks on record
An oil well in Kazakhstan dumped more than 100,000 tonnes of the potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere.
Arts/Books: Times Literary Supplement – July 26, 2024
Times Literary Supplement (July 24, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Generation Anxious’ – Jonathan Haidt’s bleak vision of modern childhood; Rebuilding broken Britain; The woman who stalked the world; German Expressionism at Tate Modern and Twisters..
News: Kamala Harris In Milwaukee, EU-Syria Shift, Protests In Bangladesh
The Globalist Podcast (July 24, 2024): Charles Hecker joins us in the studio as we discuss Kamala Harris’s first day on the campaign trail as the presumptive Democratic nominee.
We also explore the EU’s shift in its approach to Syria. Also on the programme: we get the latest on the protests in Bangladesh from Sohela Nazneen and hear the top headlines out of the UAE. Plus: a look at the Venice Film Festival line-up with Karen Krizanovich.
The New York Times — Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Secret Service Director Resigns After Trump Assassination Attempt
Kimberly A. Cheatle gave up her post Tuesday after security failures that allowed a gunman to shoot at former President Donald J. Trump at an open-air rally.
A Lot Has Changed for Women Since 2016. What Does That Mean for Kamala Harris?
Voters eager to elect the first female president pointed to anger over a loss of abortion rights, but also acknowledged a fear that sexism would remain difficult for Ms. Harris to overcome.
Trump’s New Rival May Bring Out His Harshest Instincts
After years planning to face President Biden, Donald J. Trump and his team will be campaigning against Kamala Harris. He has attacked female rivals and critics in brutal and personal terms.
Menendez Will Resign From Senate, Avoiding an Ugly, Intraparty Battle
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey was facing a possible expulsion vote after his conviction on federal corruption charges last week.
Previews: Country Life Magazine – July 24, 2024
Country Life Magazine (July 23, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Talking Dogs’ – The secret language of the shepherd’s friends, Shooting on Lewis and fishing on the Test; Fired up – the foundry that made Trafalgar’s lions; Loving lapwings; Building with oak and summer in Paris….
Whistle while you work
It is mesmerising to watch one man and his dog moving a flock of sheep using a language all of their own. Katy Birchall admires the almost telepathic connection between sheepdog and handler
Who are you calling a peewit?
The pied plumage of the lapwing was once a common sight in our countryside and, as Vicky Liddell learns, moves are afoot to halt the beautiful bird’s decline
Heavy metal
The heat is on for Catriona Gray as she visits the UK’s oldest-surviving art foundry, now forging a successful future hidden away in the Hampshire countryside
The dogs that ask why
Patrick Galbraith is confounded by a case of mistaken canine identity when he embarks on a day of walked-up grouse shooting on the Isle of Lewis
The tale of the Croque Monsieur
Armed with an array of home-tied flies, David Profumo relishes pitting his wits against the wily trout of the South of England’s crystal-clear chalkstreams
From little acorns
We have been building with strong, sustainable and flexible oak since time immemorial — and the art continues to thrive, as Arabella Youens discovers
To Paris with love
The 1924 Olympics were the crowning glory of a golden age for culture in the French capital. Mary Miers looks back to an extraordinary, liberating time
Willie Hartley Russell’s favourite painting
The chairman of the Almshouse Association chooses a striking portrait of a remarkable man
Fitting like a glove
Jeremy Musson applauds the success of Woodford Hill Farm, a new country house perfect for its old Northamptonshire setting
The legacy
He is seldom given due credit, but there would be no modern Olympic Games without William Penny Brookes, finds Kate Green
As different as night and day
John Lewis-Stempel’s detour in Dorset is rewarded by an early-morning encounter with the enigmatic, elusive nightjar
The good stuff
Hetty Lintell is getting shirty with the best summer gents’ linens
West is best
Eleanor Doughty explores the top places for London commuters to buy out west of the capital
The odd couple
Caroline Donald hails the marriage of a 200-year-old villa with a contemporary garden in Kent
Kitchen garden cook
Melanie Johnson on cherries
Bay watch
The bay leaf wins the laurels as a symbol of strength, courage and wisdom, says Ian Morton
Our daily bread
Neil Buttery examines the rise of the Anglo-Saxon Lammas loaf
News: Netanyahu Adresses U.S. Congress, Harris And Democratic Nomination
The Globalist Podcast (July 23, 2024): Benjamin Netanyahu has touched down in Washington, where he will meet Joe Biden and address the US Congress. Is this a chance to reset the relationship between the two nations?
Also in the programme, Hawaii’s governor, Josh Green, joins us to discuss the road ahead for the Democratic Party. Plus, the security challenges at the Olympic Games in Paris, the latest deal between China and the Philippines, and the programme of the Open House Festival in London.
The New York Times — Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Harris Steps Into the Spotlight, Reintroducing Herself on Her Own Terms
Vice President Kamala Harris scooped up endorsements and wasted no time starting to build her new profile as the presumptive nominee and the new hope for defeating former President Donald J. Trump.
The Promise, and Risks, in Turning to Kamala Harris
In a sprint of a race, Ms. Harris is poised to attack Donald Trump on his felonies and, in a 2024 twist, his age, but Republicans will be galvanized to fight her, too.
A New Candidate Must Now Defend Biden’s Legacy Abroad
More than any election in decades, this one will be marked by starkly different approaches to an era of simultaneous confrontations, from China to Russia to the Middle East.
Inside the Weekend When Biden Decided to Withdraw
President Biden did not tell most of his staff until a minute before making his announcement to the world on social media on Sunday. Vice President Kamala Harris, whom Mr. Biden went on to endorse, also learned of his decision on Sunday.
Travel & Nature: A Wildlife Tour Of The French Alps
From the bustling activity of springtime storks to the tranquil beauty of northern forests, immerse yourself in the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife of this enchanting region.
Preview: The New Yorker Magazine – July 29, 2024
Where Do Republicans and Democrats Stand After the R.N.C.?
Biden imperilled his candidacy at the debate because of his inability to speak coherently. At the convention, Trump was doing something similar, and couldn’t stop. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells
Will Hezbollah and Israel Go to War?
Months of fighting at the border threaten to ignite an all-out conflict that could devastate the region.
Should We Abolish Prisons?
Our carceral system is characterized by frequent brutality and ingrained indifference. Finding a better way requires that we freely imagine alternatives. By Adam Gopnik
