Category: Politics and Government

Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89

The New York Times – On the Runway:
His 35-year reign opened an ancient monarchy to marriages with so-called commoners and to an incendiary association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Fans Push to Rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton

The New York Times – Travel:
A surging online push to rename Nashville International Airport for the beloved Tennessean superstar could get snagged in bureaucracy and politics.
Echoing Trump, Latin America’s Leaders Boost Allies Across Borders

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With cheers, endorsements and insults for rivals and “wokismo,” a new crop of right-wing leaders are openly stepping into one another’s elections.
A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

The New York Times – On the Runway:
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November?
At Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji’s Funeral, China’s Past Shadows Its Present

The New York Times – Business:
Beijing wants to portray today’s China as carrying forward Zhu Rongji’s era of growth, but for many Chinese, the optimism of that time has since faded.
What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.

The New York Times – Travel:
The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
Democratic Socialists Look for Upsets in Hostile Territory: Florida

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Three primaries for the House and the Senate on Tuesday pose a fresh test for the left, this time in a conservative-leaning state where socialism is often seen as a dirty word.
Islamophobia’s Rise in Texas: ‘I Won’t Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Muslim communities have been growing for decades, particularly around Dallas. Now, conservatives want to roll up the welcome mat.
China Wants Its Data to Power the World’s A.I.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
China is exporting more than A.I. models. It wants its data to influence the world’s chatbots, raising fears that Beijing’s narratives will spread with the technology.
How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.
The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.