Links 12/2/2024 | naked capitalism
Owner of escape artist cat reveals the hilarious spots she has found him slinking away to – including one destination 52 MILES away Daily Mail How could Macy’s overlook millions…
Biden Opens the Only Trip of His Presidency to Sub-Saharan Africa
President Biden arrived on Monday in Cape Verde, an island nation off the coast of Africa, for the first stop of the only trip to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency,…
Biden Pardons His Son Hunter in U-Turn, and Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Advance
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Inside a Secret Plan to Bring Uyghurs Trapped in China to the United States
The police officers came for Ayshem Mamut a week ago at her home in northwest China. They told her to pack her bags. She could have been taken to a…
What Can the World’s Top Court Do About Climate Change?
The International Court of Justice will begin hearing arguments on Monday in a major case on how international laws can be used to protect the climate as global warming accelerates.…
Schumer Presses for F.B.I. Checks and Senate Consideration of Trump Nominees
The top Senate Democrat offered on Monday to cooperate with Republicans next year in considering President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choices for his cabinet and other top administration jobs, and called…
Trump Doubles Down on Defiance After the Collapse of the Matt Gaetz Selection
His first selection for attorney general collapsed in spectacular fashion. His choice for defense secretary is awash in scandal. His picks for intelligence, health and other posts are being panned.…
Biden Targets China’s Chip Industry With Wider Trade Bans
The Biden administration announced on Monday broader restrictions on advanced technology that can be sent to China, in an effort to prevent the country from developing its own advanced chips…
Opinion | How Do You Like That Filibuster Now?
As Republicans prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress and the presidency, Senator Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat turned independent, has a question for his former…
Russia’s Economy Is Slowing, Opening Fissures Over Policy
The wartime economy that Russia spurred into overdrive is slowing, causing tensions among the country’s economic elites as the war with Ukraine approaches its fourth year. Many Russian civilian industries…