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Cheques, imbalances: America’s fraught stimulus

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Siege of Sydney Street: A Historical Showdown

This chapter recounts the dramatic events of the 1911 Siege of Sydney Street, a significant confrontation between police and anarchists in London's East End. It highlights key figures like Peter the Painter and Winston Churchill, examining the societal implications and the media's response to this early instance of breaking news.

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