The Self-Abasement of Canterbury
Missionary churches do not invite graffiti installations in their cathedrals; they invite people to join the faith. Source link
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The Met Goes Oceanic, Mayan, and Edo in the Reborn Rockefeller Wing
The art is fantastic, and it’s a tribute to Michael and Nelson Rockefeller. Source link
The Case for a Second Front in the War on Fentanyl
Follow the money — specifically, the role of Chinese gangs in cleaning cartel cash. Source link
Why We Still Whisper
A new political correctness is emerging on the right. Source link
An entry-level homebuilding boom in the Southeast smacks into a shifted housing market
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. In early October, a post on X by FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig…
Zohran Mamdani Gets It. So Does Marjorie Taylor Greene.
It’s a message that sounds strikingly similar to one being pushed by a decidedly different politician: Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old democratic socialist who is poised to become New York…
The Infamy of the “Kavanaugh Stop”
Believe it or not, there was a time when the Supreme Court’s emergency docket rulings did not regularly garner controversy; they were simply the means by which the court could consider…
Here’s what the new 401(k) tax-break guidelines may mean for you
It’s human nature to wait until the last minute rather than plan ahead—perhaps especially when it comes to retirement planning. There’s always plenty of other excellent uses for your…
Why did Apple subtract the “+” from Apple TV?
I was thrilled this week when Apple issued a press release announcing that its original film, F1 The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, would make its streaming debut on the company’s video…
This messaging mecca integrates Slack, WhatsApp, and Telegram
I like chatting with my friends—who doesn’t?—but I don’t always know where to find them. There are simply too many apps. Some of my friends text, others use WhatsApp, while others yet…
‘No Kings’ is not just in cities like Chicago, Boston, and NYC: These small towns are the beating heart of today’s protests
More than 2,700 “No Kings” anti-Trump protests and community events are scheduled to take place today, Saturday, October 18, in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. And a majority…
Starbucks plans to close mobile-only pickup locations. It could be a risky move
When Starbucks announced that it would phase out its mobile-order pickup-only locations beginning in 2026, it raised a question: Why abandon a format seemingly built for speed and…
When you should ‘burn a bridge’ in your career and 5 ways to do it
We’ve all heard it: For decades, it’s been a crux of career advice. Keep every door open. Stay on good terms. Never fully walk away. Don’t burn that bridge. But that advice was followed…
Malaysia says multilateral power deal delayed by Thai politics, renewal expected next month
Thailand has delayed renewing a South-east Asian multilateral power trade deal due to local political changes, Malaysia’s energy minister said on Friday (Oct 17). The Lao…
In AP interview, Harris says Democrats 'are standing up for working people' in government shutdown
As Democrats dig in for a lengthening government shutdown, former Vice President Kamala Harris is cheering them on as she travels the country touting her presidential campaign memoir amid…
Hong Kong won’t impose special port fees despite US-China spat
Hong Kong will not start imposing port fees targeting individual countries, despite China and the US charging special levies aimed at one another’s ships. The Hong Kong Special…
UK targets end-2026 for stablecoin rules to keep pace with US
The Bank of England (BOE) is aiming to have new stablecoin regulations in place by the end of next year, as policymakers around the world battle to contain risks to financial stability…
Blackstone, TPG near Hologic deal for more than US$17 billion
The parties are currently discussing a price of above US$75 a share, according to sources Blackstone and TPG are in advanced negotiations to acquire Hologic in a deal that could value the…
Trump approves expanding credits for US auto production, issues new 25% truck duties
US President Donald Trump on Friday (Oct 17) signed orders expanding credits for US auto and engine production and setting new 25 per cent tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks…
HSBC expects gold’s ‘bull wave’ to hit US$5,000 an ounce in 2026
The bank has cited geopolitical risks, economic policy uncertainty and rising public debt as factors supporting the price HSBC on Friday (Oct 17) forecast that gold’s bull rally would…
Nvidia unveils first Blackwell chip wafer made with TSMC in US
Companies have been racing to meet the broader AI industry’s voracious appetite for computing power as they develop AI technology that meets or exceeds human intelligence Nvidia unveiled…
Bolton Indictment: Lawfare and Real Misconduct Are Not Mutually Exclusive
The 18-count case may involve both. Source link
Trump signs order imposing tariffs on heavy trucks, buses and parts
President Trump is following through on his threat to impose a 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks made outside of the U.S. Source link
'Good luck George, have a great life!' Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence
President Trump said Friday he was commuting the sentence of disgraced former Rep. George Santos of New York, who was serving more than seven years in federal prison for wire fraud and…