Shane MacGowan: NYPD bagpiper recalls rollicking shoot of classic Pogues video
When they starred in Fairytale of New York, the Irish-American officers had never heard of The Pogues.
US Senator Rand Paul performs Heimlich on Senator Joni Ernst
Rand Paul of Kentucky performs the Heimlich manoeuvre on fellow Republican Joni Ernst of Iowa.
Elliott Erwitt: Legendary photographer dies aged 95
Magnum says he will be remembered for seeking out life’s “most absurd and charming moments”.
So, an Oil Cartel Walks Into a Climate Summit …
In a far corner of the temporary village housing the United Nations climate summit, the world’s largest cartel of fossil fuel producers plied skeptical young activists with chocolate and free…
The Drums of War Are Growing Louder in South America | naked capitalism
As tensions rise in the Essequibo territorial dispute, Brazil sends reinforcements to its northern border, Venezuela holds a referendum on whether to annex the region and Guyana mulls hosting US…
Rent or Buy?
Should you rent or buy your next home? It is a question that millions of people — especially younger adults who don’t own a home — wrestle with. It’s also…
US Postures Over Turkiye Alleged Failure to Curb Hamas Funders | naked capitalism
As an aside: one of the distressing features of clever official messaging versus cursory and/or easily manipulated media consumers is the way various statements are distorted and exaggeraged by not…
Fighting Resumes in Gaza, and a Blocked TikTok Ban
The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity. If you haven’t already, download it here — available to Times news…
Should You Rent or Buy? The New Math.
David Leonhardt contributed reporting. The Daily is made by Rachel Quester, Lynsea Garrison, Clare Toeniskoetter, Paige Cowett, Michael Simon Johnson, Brad Fisher, Chris Wood, Jessica Cheung, Stella Tan, Alexandra Leigh…
The Dutch Earthquake | naked capitalism
Yves here. This is an in-depth analysis of political crosswinds in the Netherlands and information about the Dutch voters who supported Wilders. It’s a welcome contrast to lazy handwringing about…