Mark Carney runs for leader of Canada’s Liberal Party
After months of speculation about his political ambitions, former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney has announced his run for leader of Canada’s governing Liberal Party.…
Trump inauguration: Three ways Democrats are breaking with tradition
Getty Images The very first US presidential inauguration, of George Washington in 1789, birthed traditions that are still observed nearly to this day – such as an oath of office…
David Lynch: Twin Peaks film director dies at 78, family says
David Lynch, the American filmmaker whose works include the surrealist cult classics Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, has died aged 78. Lynch’s death was announced on his official Facebook page…
TikTok: Trump will ‘put measures in place’ to stop ban, adviser says
Getty Images US President-elect Donald Trump will find a way to save TikTok before a ban on the app is due to take effect this weekend, his incoming national security…
Links 1/17/2024 | naked capitalism
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New York Judge Loretta Preska Just Declared Open Season on Argentina’s Gold Reserves | naked capitalism
The question is: where is the gold? The name Loretta Preska may ring a few bells among regular NC readers, having graced these pages on a few occasions. The senior…
Can Communities Survive the Fires?
Even as the Los Angeles wildfires continue to burn, the real, material toll is already apparent. Homes and businesses are gone. So are schools, supermarkets and houses of worship. These…
Cease-Fire Expected to Move Forward, and a Last-Ditch Pitch to Save TikTok
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Actuaries and Scientists Warn Climate Shocks Risk ‘Planetary Insolvency’ as Power Struggles About How to Rebuild LA Begin | naked capitalism
Yves here. A compelling report by British actuaries warns that the economic impact of climate change is far more severe than most economists forecast, with a 50% of GDP reduction…
After 15 Months of War, Gazans Dream of Returning Home
It is almost over, the end so close they can practically feel the keys they have kept all these months sliding into the locks of their old homes, the doorknobs…