Cover: The New Statesman Magazine – April 21, 2024
The New Statesman – April 21, 2024:
Israel and Iran’s deadly game
They bet that direct attacks would not lead to a disastrous escalation. The Middle East is now on the…By Jeremy Bowen
Why Iran’s attack on Israel failed
The drone and missile strike conveyed as much weakness as it did strength.By Lawrence Freedman
The Cass review into children’s gender care should shame us all
Why was the prescription of puberty blockers to distressed children allowed to continue for so long?By Hannah Barnes
Sunday Morning: Stories From London, Marbella, New Delhi And Bangkok
Monocle on Sunday, April 21, 2024: Emma Nelson, Simon Brooke and Lynne O’Donnell on the weekend’s biggest talking points.
We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Marbella, Monocle’s New Delhi correspondent, Lyndee Prickitt, for the latest on the India elections and Monocle’s Bangkok correspondent for the news in Thailand.
The New York Times — Sunday, April 21, 2024
Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold
The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.
A Ragtag Resistance Sees the Tide Turning in a Forgotten War
Rebel fighters have handed Myanmar’s army defeat after defeat, for the first time raising the possibility that the military junta could be at risk of collapse.
The Town at the Center of a Supreme Court Battle Over Homelessness
A lawsuit by a group of homeless residents of a small Oregon town could reshape the way cities across the country deal with homelessness.
House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans, the package drew overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad consensus.
The New York Times Book Review – April 21, 2024
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW (April 20, 2024): The latest issue features….
Coddling Plus Devices? Unequivocal Disaster for Our Kids.
In “The Anxious Generation,” Jonathan Haidt says we’re failing children — and takes a firm stand against tech.
By Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
THE ANXIOUS GENERATION: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt
Quick! Someone Get This Book a Doctor.
Inside the book conservation lab at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
By Molly Young
Not every workplace features a guillotine. At a book conservation lab tucked beneath the first floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the office guillotine might as well be a water cooler or a file cabinet for all that it fazes the staff. “We have a lot of violent equipment,” said Mindell Dubansky, who heads the Sherman Fairchild Center for Book Conservation.
How the Rich and Poor Once Saw War
In “Muse of Fire,” Michael Korda depicts the lives and passions of the soldier poets whose verse provided a view into the carnage of World War I.
Design Tours: A Remote Cabin In New Zealand
Video timeline: 00:00 – Introduction to the Remote Cabin 01:16 – The History of the Landscape 02:13 – An Insight into the Design Inspiration 03:02 – The Layout of the Cabin 03:57 – Approaching the Bay 05:02 – The Respectful Construction Process 05:30 – A Robust Material Palette 06:31 – The Functionalities of the Cabin 07:23 – A Sustainable Approach to the Build
The cabin home is architectural in its design and faces straight into the sub-Antarctic weather that comes in from the bay and down the mountains. Moreso, due to the home’s location, there is a wide variety of wildlife, including an array of birds, dolphins and whales. Faced with the decision of what to design and how to design it, the architect was drawn to building a residence that responded to the site. Moreover, seen in the house tour of the cabin is the bay, which tends to be covered in driftwood.
This helped influence the architect on choosing the unique materials and timber for the project. Designed to age and get better with time, Scrubby Bay is laid out as two simple gabled barn forms that are slotted together. Specifically arranged for families or large groups renting off Airbnb, the house can accommodate up to 16 people and encourages them to come together and experience the natural landscape. Three main bedrooms have been created for the adults and spread throughout the gabled form of the home. Additionally, seen in the house tour, at each side of the home are two gathering areas, one being an entertainment deck facing the ocean and the other is a pool facing the rear mountains.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Monocle on Saturday (April 20, 2024): Isabel Hilton, founder of China Dialogue, joins Georgina Godwin to talk about German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to China, A24’s ‘Civil War’ (warning: spoilers ahead) and Anne Hidalgo’s vision of a greener Paris under threat.
The co-founder of independent publisher Charco Press, Samuel McDowell, also joins the show to discuss translated Latin American fiction. Plus: we hear from Turkish designer Gülsün Karamustafa, who is representing her country at this year’s Venice Biennale, and Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, speaks to Nicola Coropulis, CEO of renowned design company Poltrona Frau, at Salone del Mobile.
The New York Times — Saturday, April 20, 2024
Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes
Democrats stepped in to support bringing the aid package to the floor, in a remarkable breach of custom on a key vote that paved the way for its passage.
Modi’s Power Keeps Growing, and India Looks Sure to Give Him More
Few doubt the popular prime minister will win a third term in voting that starts Friday. His strong hand is just what many Indians seem to want.
Israel’s Strike Was Smaller Than Expected, and So Was Iran’s Reaction
The relatively limited scope of the attack, as well as a muted response from Iranian officials, may have lowered the chances of an immediate escalation, analysts said.
An ISIS Terror Group Draws Half Its Recruits From Tiny Tajikistan
Young migrants from the former Soviet republic were accused of an attack on a concert hall in Moscow that killed 145 people.
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – April 22, 2024
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – APRIL 22, 2024 ISSUE:
Nvidia Won AI’s First Round. Now the Competition Is Heating Up.
Nvidia’s AI dominance won’t last forever. Big Tech and the rest of Silicon Valley are racing to catch up.
CEO Compensation Rose to Another Record in 2023
The 11.4% median increase for 100 top CEOs was well ahead of the 4.3% gain for the average worker.
This Retirement Tax Move Is ‘On Sale’ Now. How to Play It.
Switching to a Roth IRA from a traditional IRA could save you money in retirement. Here’s what to know.
Buy U.S. Steel Stock. It Won’t Be Stuck in Deal Limbo Forever.
Its merger with Japan’s Nippon is in doubt, but shares still look attractive.
Bonds Are a Minefield. Where to Find 5% to 8% Yields Now.
After a tough start to the year, bonds should start to perk up. Where to invest for income now.
The New York Times Magazine – April 21, 2024
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (April 19, 2024):The Modern Love issue features…
Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.
You know so much more about yourself and your desires when you’re older that dating apps — even with all their frustrations — can bring unanticipated pleasure.
Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?
Experts and couples are challenging the conventional wisdom that sex is essential to relationships.
The Poems That Taught Me How to Love
Lessons from Pablo Neruda’s mind-bending verse.
By NICHOLAS CASEY
