Thursday, 5 October 2023

Jon Fosse Is the 2023 Nobel Laureate in Literature

The Norwegian writer was honoured ‘for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable.’ The prize is awarded for a writer’s entire body of work.







Stockholm, Are You Listening?

Why Don DeLillo deserves the Nobel.



French Panic As Bedbug Invasion Spreads

Insects have spread to ‘all daily living spaces’ causing a wave of panic across the country.



Riot Fatigue

After enduring another looting frenzy, Philadelphia residents wonder whether mass thuggery is just a fact of life in the city.



Sweden And The Lethal Complacency Of The Elites

It’s not racist to talk about the crisis of integration – it’s essential.



The Roman Empire Through Virgil’s Eyes

What makes Rome and its fate so significant for Americans today.



From the Great Replacement

To great turmoil.



Governor General

Spent over $117,000 on dry cleaning since 2018.



The Spy

On seeing without being seen.



Publishers and Scholars Unite

Authors care about their books—and with good reason.




Without a College Degree

Life in America is staggeringly shorter.




Monday, 2 October 2023

Canada Moves to Regulate and Censor

Podcasts, track subscribers.



Inside Fentanyl Epidemic In California

As deadly opioid abuse by young people hits crisis point.




Sweden

A state on the brink of implosion.



The Malignant Narcissism

Of Justin Trudeau.



In France, Workers Build A Castle From Scratch

The 13th century way.



Elon Musk Tzorches Trudeau For ‘Trying To Crush Free Speech In Canada’

Musk called the government's new plan shameful’.



Trudeau Government Moves to Regulate Podcasts

 The Trudeau government’s foray into podcast regulation is a concerning encroachment on free expression.



Private Jet Service For Rich Dog Owners Condemned by Climate Campaigners

UK-based charter firm launches ‘ludicrous’ £8,166 Dubai-London route for clients who want to fly with pets.



How Transgenderism

Became the new Tide Pod challenge.



Baltimore’s Thin Blue Line Is Broken

Nothing kills a police department faster than destruction of officer morale—and in the BPD, morale is dead.



Young people’s Unhappiness Isn’t Older Generations’ Fault

Every generation faces hardships but millennials seem especially unable to cope.



Nearly All San Francisco Restaurants

Vandalized in past month.



Joe Biden’s Mental Decay Is Not Just Obvious

It’s accelerating.



But Johnny Can’t Spell G-A-Y

With large majorities of their students incompetent in English and math, Los Angeles schools are ramping up efforts—for more gay pride and gender indoctrination.