Tim Walz’s Sudden Rise in the Democratic Party Was No Accident
Shortly after the 2022 midterms, the political map seemed set: President Biden would be the Democratic nominee in 2024, with Vice President Kamala Harris by his side. But up in…
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/7/2024 | naked capitalism
By Lambert Strether of Corrente Bird Song of the Day Readers have been so happy with the mockingbirds I’m going to keep doing them. Now entering Day Three of Week…
“How Does OpenAI Survive?” | naked capitalism
Yves here. While we are all waiting for the next shoe to drop in the Middle East escalation drama, it seemed useful to look at some important real economy issues.…
Mexican Drug Lord Is Said to Face Trial in Brooklyn
Ismael Zambada García, the Mexican drug lord who was apparently kidnapped by a son of his former partner in crime last month and flown across the border into the hands…
New Construction Blocking the View? ‘If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them.’
What do you do when the neighbors’ construction threatens your view? That’s the situation Katie and Sam Benrubi found themselves in when the owners of the small beachfront house in…
Opinion | He Stands Out in a ‘Sea of Elites and Strivers’: Our Writers on What Tim Walz Brings to the Ticket
On Tuesday, Kamala Harris announced that Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, was her running mate. We asked eight of our columnists and contributors to assess the pick by rating…
Opinion | The World That Awaits the Next President
Some questions for the next American president: If necessary, are you willing to use force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons or China from subjugating Taiwan — two events…
Cori Bush, ‘Squad’ Member and Vocal Critic of Israel, Loses Her Primary
Representative Cori Bush of Missouri, one of the most outspoken progressives in the House, lost her primary on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press, falling to a campaign by powerful…
Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers Will Face Off in Key Michigan Senate Race
Representative Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, and former Representative Mike Rogers, a Republican, will square off for an open Senate seat in Michigan in what is likely to be one of…
Britain’s Violent Riots: What We Know
The authorities in Britain were bracing for more potential unrest on Wednesday after days of violent rioting spurred by disinformation around a deadly stabbing rampage. Protests over the weekend devolved…