The Conservative Case Against Protectionism and Interventionism Is the Same
Humility in the face of complexity; preservation over reinvention. Source link
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Caught Stealing Chases Ethnic Identity
Darren Aronofsky externalizes his/our anxieties. Source link
Brides are asking brands for free wedding swag—and posting the hauls on TikTok
When an influencer gets married, it’s safe to assume much of the cost, from venue decor to personalized invitations, has been comped in exchange for content. Now brides with smaller, more…
Singapore stocks extend rally on Friday; STI up 0.4%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 314 to 202, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands The local bourse finished the week on a cheerful note amid rising…
China criticizes U.S. senators' Taiwan visit, calls it a threat to sovereignty
A visit by a pair of U.S. senators to Taiwan has drawn criticism from China, which claims the island as its own and objects to any contact between officials of the two sides. The pair's…
This Democrat Proves You Can Be Principled, Effective—and Popular
In a debate during the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, the candidates were asked to name the most “effective” Democratic politician in America right now. Both Zohran Mamdani and…
The Political Awakening of the Oyster Farmer Gunning for Susan Collins
At 8 a.m., Taunton Bay is glassy—the air cool but salty enough to make your nose wrinkle. A man in rubber boots, canvas pants, and a black t-shirt worn to gray, carrying a large cooler on…
Spike Lee’s "Highest 2 Lowest" Is a Meta-Reckoning with His Success
Though Kurosawa’s classic features the great Toshiro Mifune in the equivalent of Washington’s role, it doesn’t rely on its lead actor’s stardom to build out its ideas about the economic…
Lisa Cook Forces the Supreme Court to Show Its True Colors on the Fed
Powell, Cook, and the other five Federal Reserve governors automatically serve on the Federal Open Market Committee, a separate body that also includes some of the presidents of the…
This American nuclear company could help India’s thorium dream
Path of least resistance But Shah sees larger potential for Clean Core. Unlike Holtec, whose export license was endorsed by the two Mumbai-based industrial giants Larsen & Toubro and Tata…
Thailand’s 1.47t baht fund sees gold, equities boosting returns
LAND’S Government Pension Fund (GPF) expects gold, commodities and a rally in global equities to drive a recovery in its returns after a dismal performance in the first half…
Trump Press Sec’s Dimwitted Spin Implodes as RFK Firing Fiasco Worsens
The White House is trying to fire Centers for Disease Control director Susan Monarez for opposing Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine policies. This has sent the CDC…
RFK Jr’s plan to improve America’s diet is missing the point
“Medical schools understand the critical role that nutrition plays in preventing, managing, and treating chronic health conditions, and incorporate significant nutrition education across…
Forever 21 looks to resurrect China, North America business with new partners
Fast fashion brand Forever 21 is making its fourth run at the Chinese market, having previously entered and exited the world’s second-largest economy three times since 2008. Also in the…
How to build a business plan for a happier life, according to a happiness expert
Arthur Brooks is a professor of management practice at the Harvard Business School and the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is also a columnist at The…
Chinese banks face profit squeeze as loan growth falters
Top Chinese banks’ first-half results on Friday (Aug 29) will underline the impact of slowing loan growth in a deflationary economy, a piling up of bad loans as defaults by small…
Beyond bill payments, AXS’ plans for the future include building a payment ecosystem
Since its inception in 2000, AXS has been synonymous with its eponymous kiosks that facilitate online bill payments. Now, it wants to build on its digital capabilities and develop a…
This college major could improve your critical thinking skills
AI makes it easier than ever to lean on technology to do our thinking and some research says it may even be making us dumber. However, researchers have found that studying philosophy may…
Why factory owners are sending their workers to in-house AI academies
On Danone’s factory floors, where frontline workers make products like Dannon and Activia yogurts and Evian water, smart sensors detect vibrations and temperature changes to signal…
Gold poised for monthly gain on soft dollar, US rate-cut hopes
GOLD prices were on track for a monthly rise on Friday after striking a more than one-month peak in the previous session, supported by an overall softer dollar and increased expectations…
Aims Apac Reit to acquire two industrial buildings in Aljunied for S$56.7 million
Aims Apac Reit is proposing to acquire an industrial property – comprising two buildings – in the Aljunied area for around S$56.7 million, the manager announced on Friday (Aug 29). This…
Trump orders federal buildings to be built as Classical architecture
President Trump called for all federal public buildings to be built in a Classical style to honor tradition, foster civic pride, and inspire the citizenry. Source link
Shangri-La Asia H1 net profit down 38.7% at US$57.9 million amid higher revenue
The board declares an interim dividend of HK$0.05 per ordinary share, unchanged from H1 2024 Hotel group Shangri-La Asia posted a net profit of US$57.9 million for the first half ended Jun…
How to combat AI bias in your hiring process
If you’ve been keeping tabs on AI news, you’ve likely heard of Mobley vs. Workday—a lawsuit where a job applicant claims that AI-powered hiring software has unfair bias. For many…