Can the Palestinian Authority Really Govern Gaza After the War?
Lanky and lightly bearded, Jihad Imtoor is the proud son of a fighter killed in the first intifada, or uprising, against Israel. His father was a member of Fatah, the…
Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises
There are politicians — almost all of them — who try to put the best possible shine on their professional résumés and past lives. Then there is Dan Carter. “For…
Baseball Flourishes in Colombia’s Capital. But Not Because of Colombians.
Baseball is not popular in Colombia. Except on the Caribbean coast, soccer dominates. In Bogotá, the capital, many know very little about “béisbol.” And the city has only two public…
These Retail Workers Make Your Holiday Shopping Spree Possible
The holidays are a hectic time of year for everyone. But for those working in the retail and logistics industries, it’s the busiest time. From selecting the carols that play…
The Store Where Christmas Started in September
A little before noon on Oct. 5, Richard Morrison was hanging a glass ornament that resembled a head of garlic on a small metal tree. It was one of several…
Black Friday Isn’t What It Used to Be
Black Friday was once a hallmark celebration of American consumerism. Lately, it has lost some of its thunder. It’s true that shoppers looking for big discounts can still line up…
NYU Langone Fired Him for His Anti-Hamas Posts. He’s Suing.
A prominent doctor is suing NYU Langone Health after he was fired as director of its cancer center over his social media postings about the Israel-Hamas war. The lawsuit could…
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/23/2023 | naked capitalism
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Patient readers, I am traveling. If you can read this, I have experienced a conntectivity debacle. –lambert Bird Song of the Day Nepal House-Martin, Trongsa,…
Adobe open to remedy discussions with EU on Figma deal | Reuters News Agency
EconomyGovernment 16 November 2023, 4:32 pm 1 minute By Reuters News Agency Reuters exclusively reported that Photoshop maker Adobe (ADBE.O) expects to get an EU antitrust warning on its $20…
EU agrees mineral supply targets to cut reliance on China | Reuters News Agency
Economy 14 November 2023, 4:26 pm 1 minute By Reuters News Agency Reuters exclusively reported that Negotiators for EU governments and lawmakers reached a deal on Monday on targets for…