How a Notorious Gangster Was Exposed by His Own Sister
The story of Astrid Holleeder, star witness at the trial of “the Nose”, a man who is one of the Netherlands’ most notorious gangsters, and also her brother.
Making China Great Again
A piece suggesting that China is stepping into the vacuum created by America’s lack of international leadership.
Theresa May’s Impossible Choice
A look at Theresa May’s background and experience, and the perilous waters she now has to navigate.
Harvey Weinstein’s Army of Spies
A piece alleging that Harvey Weinstein employed a team of spies that used covert tactics to try to silence his accusers.
McMaster and Commander
A look behind the scenes at how H.R McMaster adapted from the military into his role of National Security Adviser, and the reality of dealing with a boss who takes in little of what you say. His solution was straightforward – “If Mattis was a babysitter, then McMaster was a waiter, presenting the Commander-in-Chief with a menu, and letting him order.” What this didn’t necessarily allow for was any questioning of what was going on the menu.
Hillary Clinton Looks Back in Anger
The New Yorker’s editor David Remnick sits down with a defiant and frank Hillary Clinton.
Anthony Scaramucci Called Me to Unload About White House Leakers, Reince Priebus, and Steve Bannon
If freshly minted White House Communications Director Anthony “Mooch” Scaramucci appears to you like a three episode antagonist from a 5.2/10-on-IMdb show you watch anyway because you wish the West Wing was still going, then this story is 100% true to type. Since the story was published on Thursday, it has gone viral and White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus has been replaced with a retired four star general.
The Mogul of the Middle
And insidery view of the strategy an upstart takes in a bid to usurp the big studios in Hollywood. Essential reading if, for instance, you’re interested in how Keanu Reeves pitched ‘Unmanned’, a film described by its producer as “‘Saving Private RyanÕ five minutes in the future”.
Enter Left
An in depth profile of Jeremy Corbyn from across the Atlantic. http://www.bit.ly/newyorker-corbyn