February 8, 2023 – Jenny Mathers on the directions in which Ukraine and Russia are moving as Moscow prepares its spring assault. Plus: The latest on relief efforts in Turkey from the epicentres of the earthquakes, the day’s papers and the welcome return of the beaver.
Front Page: The New York Times – February 8, 2023
Biden Calls on Republicans to Help Him ‘Finish the Job’ and Build the Economy
President Biden was heckled during the State of the Union address when he spoke about fentanyl and when he accused Republicans of threatening Social Security and Medicare.
Rescue Teams Fight ‘Weather and the Earthquake’ as Toll Surpasses 7,700 Dead
Shoveling snow and rubble, emergency crews worked across hundreds of miles in Turkey and Syria to save people in the aftermath of the most powerful quake in the region in decades.
Amid the Quake’s Frosty Wreckage, a Remarkable but Bittersweet Rescue
In the hard-hit Turkish city of Gaziantep, a collapsed apartment building spared few of its residents. But one man heard his brother’s voice from beneath the debris.
Gustavo Dudamel, Star Maestro, to Leave L.A. for New York Philharmonic
Dudamel, a charismatic 42-year-old conductor, will take up the Philharmonic’s podium in 2026, in a major coup for the orchestra.
Cover: Food Technology Magazine – February 2023
Food Technology Magazine – February 2023:
Rebuilding Plant-Based Meat
Much-publicized market stumbles are triggering doubts about the potential of this onetime darling of investors, activists, and curious consumers. What’s it going to take to get it back on track?
Next-Generation Sensory Science
Sensory science is evolving thanks to a host of advanced methods and technologies that are helping food companies create successful products.
Classic Car Shows: Best Of ‘Retromobile 2023’ In Paris
Retromobile takes place in the heart of the French capital, in the same venue as the Paris auto show, and its massive size attracts big-name vendors and exhibitors. It’s one of the few events that draws major manufacturers. Renault traveled to the 2023 edition to celebrate 30 years of the original Twingo, the Italian side of Stellantis showcased what its Heritage Hub’s restoration team is capable of, and the French side of the group displayed several classics from its collection, including a Citroën SM-based prototype built by Michelin to test tires.
Environment: ‘Guardians Of The Glaciers’ In France
Among the most emblematic glaciers is the Mer de Glace, or Sea of Ice, which retreats a little more each year, under the watchful eye of tourists. Meanwhile, the Bossons glacier reveals aircraft debris that was thought to be lost forever. FRANCE 24 went to meet some of the guardians of the glaciers.
Infographics: The ‘Cost Of Living Crisis’ In 2023 (FAO)
News: Hong Kong Begins National Security Trials, EU-US Green Trade Dispute
February 7, 2023 – Hong Kong’s biggest national-security trial yet begins. Plus: a trade dispute between the EU and Washington, the latest TV news and how the war is changing Ukraine’s historically patriarchal society.
Front Page: The New York Times – February 7, 2023
Powerful Quake Strikes Turkey and Syria, Killing More Than 4,300
Desperate survivors dug through rubble with shovels and their bare hands, hoping to find loved ones.
Earthquake Strikes Syrian Region Already Mired in Humanitarian Crisis
One of the hardest hit areas was northwestern Syria, where nearly three million people displaced by the country’s decade-long civil war were already living in precarious conditions.
China’s Balloon Dispute Aims Attention at Xi’s Leadership
The flap with the United States raises concerns about how China wields its power in a climate where one wrong move could set off an accidental conflict.
Biden’s State of the Union Prep: No Acronyms and Tricks to Conquer a Stutter
Aides describe a process in which the president spends weeks reading drafts aloud, rejecting anything that smacks of Washington-speak.
Opinion: Biden’s Plan To Remake America, Ukraine’s Eastern Army, AI Lab Race
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, President Joe Biden’s plan to remake America’s economy, Ukraine’s troops in the east are quietly confident (11:20) and the race of the AI labs heats up (18:10).
Joe Biden’s effort to remake the economy is ambitious, risky—and selfish
But America’s plan to spend $2trn could help save the planet
Previews: The New Yorker Magazine- Feb 13 & 20, 2023
Art by John W. Tomac
Oldest Living Aristocratic Widow Tells All
Now ninety, Lady Glenconner—a trusted friend of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret—has become a cheeky chronicler of the British élite.
The Dubious Rise of Impostor Syndrome
Everyone seems to feel like they’re faking it. But, as the concept has spread, so has the criticism.
The Defiance of Salman Rushdie
After a near-fatal stabbing—and decades of threats—the novelist speaks about writing as a death-defying act.
