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Trump threatens a global trade war. Europe must unleash a radical alternative | Gabriel Zucman

Unlike tariffs, a new form of protectionism could target climate-wrecking, untaxed corporations and their billionaire owners. Gabriel Zucman is a French economist . . How should Europe respond ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Trump’s trade challenge

Biden’s parting gift throws down the gauntlet to the incoming president on industrial policy

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On.

Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be untrue.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Trump and Musk have launched a new class war. In the UK, we must prepare to defend ourselves | George Monbiot

Across the world, societies are reverting to oligarchies. How to resist? Fight for democracy with all we’ve got. Seldom in recent history has class war been waged so blatantly. Generally, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

How Hollywood lost the culture war

Its fate hitched to the Democratic Party, Hollywood has reinforced the failure of political imagination that gave us Trump 2.0: reflections on a doomed alliance.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 19

‘Animals can feel good and evil’: film puts new perspective on Ukraine war

Collection of seven shorts due out in 2025 tells story of conflict from perspective of animals. The occupying Russian soldiers paid little attention to the elderly woman shuffling through the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

MLB rumors: Blue Jays pivot to new targets after Roki Sasaki miss, Cardinals 'hopeful' for Nolan Arenado trade

Here are the latest news and rumors from the MLB hot stove

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Giants 2025 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Will New York trade up for QB or take best available at No. 3?

After a 3-14 season in 2024, the New York Giants have the 2025 NFL Draft's third overall pick. Here's what the experts have them doing.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

The Israel-Hamas war in maps and charts

A visual guide to the conflict and its regional impact on the Middle East

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Democrats Are Losing the War for Attention. Badly.

The MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes on why attention has become more valuable than money in politics.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

EU, Mexico Secure New Trade Deal as Trump Presidency Looms

The European Union and Mexico took action before President-elect Donald Trump—who has threatened both regions with steep tariffs on exports—takes office.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

‘A new bleeding will begin’: Gazans prepare for life after Israel-Hamas war

Residents celebrate impending ceasefire but realise future holds grief over months of death and destruction

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Russia-Ukraine war live: Keir Starmer says UK will deliver new mobile air defence system to Ukraine

UK prime minister meets Ukrainian president as they sign 100-year partnership agreement to deepen security ties between nations. Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on visit ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

A Sydney ban on skimpy swimmers is not new. ‘Bikini wars’ have been raging in Australia for a century

Until the 1900s daylight beach swimming was forbidden and women were expected to wear pants in the water. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

European carmakers call for ‘grand bargain’ with Trump to avoid trade war

Concern over US tariffs heaps pressure on industry struggling with electrification and competition from China

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.

CBS News - Jan. 13

The Bomb Is Back as the Risk of Nuclear War Enters a New Age

At the end of the Cold War, global powers reached the consensus that the world would be better off with fewer nuclear weapons. That era is now over.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13

Companies move to strengthen supply chains on Trump trade war fears

Conference Board survey highlights increasing concerns over impact of threatened tariffs on goods and services

Financial Times - Jan. 13

A Mike Tomlin trade is possible, but it's not likely

The report came quickly, a day after the Steelers' season ended with another one-and-done postseason performance.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Russia’s war economy is a house of cards

The financial underpinnings look increasingly fragile

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Trump’s return raises prospect of global tax war

Plans to levy higher rates on US multinationals could spur president-elect to respond with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Reeves 'to wage war on waste' and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War

An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

When Carter met Kim - and stopped a nuclear war

The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.

BBC News - Jan. 11

The risk of nuclear war continues to rise

As the world became more dangerous in 2024, the use of its most dangerous weapons has become more likely.

The Hill - Jan. 9

Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it

In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong. The most ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

How business is bracing for a US-China trade war

President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?

Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rules

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Superstar moves, new look rosters? Key questions ahead of the trade deadline

With the trade deadline a month away, our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest looming questions.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Musk’s war on America’s allies

The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for Europe

Financial Times - Jan. 7

The Tips trade

And a question for readers on manufacturing

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Tech trends at CES 2025 favor growth, so long as trade war doesn’t start | CTA

The tech market in the U.S. is expected to grow a few percent in 2025 to $537 billion, so long as there isn't a trade war.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

News Analysis: It's a big month for the Lakers as trade deadline looms

After acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith, the Lakers likely won't pursue adding a big man but rather look to add more shooting and athleticism on the perimeter.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5