Donald Trump will not speak at New York fraud trial, says judge
Shortly after the midday deadline, the judge emails Mr Kise again, saying: “Not having heard from you by the third extended deadline (noon today), I assume that Mr Trump will…
Simone Biles felt like ‘failure’ after Tokyo Olympics
American Simone Biles said she felt like a failure following a disappointing 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Biles was aiming for six gold medals at the Games, which took place in 2021…
Bitcoin ETFs approved – here is how they work
Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade.
Links 1/11/2024 | naked capitalism
Are You Bullish or Bearish in 2024? Barry Ritholtz, The Big Picture Stephanie Kelton: ‘Inflation has come down in spite of the Fed, not because of it’ FT Part 1:…
“Israel Capitulates at the Start of International Court of Justice Genocide Hearing” | naked capitalism
Yes, it would have been nice if the headline act had happened. I’ve been watching the International Court of Justice hearings on South Africa’s genocide charges against South Africa. As…
Republicans Are Pushing for Drastic Asylum Changes – an Immigration Law Scholar Breaks Down the Proposal | naked capitalism
Yves here. Particularly with complex regulatory matters like immigration and taxes, the devil lies in the detail. But the press often goes into MEGO (My Eyes Glaze Over) in reporting…
Where Do Living Creatures Get Their Sense of Rhythm? | naked capitalism
Yves here. A break from our usual programming seemed in order. This discussion of which critters if any have rhythm is also a useful exercise in weighing the caliber of…
Crime on the decline
In the chaotic early months of the Covid pandemic, when the U.S. was also going through the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, violent crime rose across the country. Murders in…
Inspections, Bottlenecks and Safety Concerns Hinder Gaza Aid
The trucks carrying aid for Gaza stop for exhaustive inspections by Israeli authorities. They can pass through two border crossings only during limited hours. Inside the territory, vehicles travel over…
Republican Debate Takeaways, and Hunter Biden on Capitol Hill
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…