“Indoctrination”? We Call It “Education.”
It is not unusual for American presidents to have an interest in history. In some cases, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and John F. Kennedy, they even published works of…
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Learning History Is a Righteous Form of Resistance
Dr. Joshua Allen Gilbert listened to his patient describe their sexual encounters with women. Gilbert thought highly of this patient, whom he characterized as having a “high degree of…
The Two Faces of American Greatness
However historians judge Donald Trump after he leaves the White House, we will have to give him credit for turning a slogan of eight syllables into both the guiding purpose of his…
The Blue-State Hospitals Carrying Out Trump’s Anti-Trans Agenda
Still, as trans kids and advocates had predicted and feared, certain health care providers began complying with Trump’s order in advance. Some trans kids were dropped from care months ago.…
How RFK Jr.’s War on Junk Food Could Backfire on Vulnerable Americans
There are arguments that limiting access to ultraprocessed foods could be difficult for low-income households, as they need to have the necessary equipment for cooking—for example, an…
China July car sales growth slows on weak hybrid demand, price war curbs
China’s car sales growth slowed in July partly due to weaker demand for hybrids, as regulators in the world’s biggest auto market crack down on a price war that has bruised the industry.…
China tells brokers to stop touting stablecoins to cool frenzy: sources
China told local brokers and other bodies to stop publishing research or hold seminars to promote stablecoins, seeking to rein in the asset class to avoid instability. Some leading…
Singapore semiconductor firms are exposed to planned US tariff, but impact may vary: analysts
Semiconductor-related firms in Singapore are under the spotlight after President Donald Trump’s threat of a US semiconductor tariff. However, the impact of the levy will vary based on each…
Singapore semiconductor firms exposed to planned US tariff, but impact may vary: analysts
Semiconductor-related firms in Singapore are under the spotlight after President Donald Trump’s threat of a US semiconductor tariff. However, the impact of the levy will vary based on each…
‘Clanker’ is the internet’s favorite slur—and it’s aimed at AI
AI skeptics have found a new way to express their disdain for the creeping presence of artificial intelligence: through slurs. Out on the streets and in stores, people have begun harassing…
China cuts coal imports, buys more oil and gas in July
China’s coal imports fell for the fifth time in six months in July as Beijing leaned more on domestic mining and boosted oil and gas imports to meet the country’s energy needs. At the same…
China cuts coal imports, deepens Asean ties amid trade shifts
China’s coal imports fell for the fifth time in six months in July as Beijing leaned more on domestic mining and boosted oil and gas imports to meet the country’s energy needs. At the same…
Donald Trump Orders Crackdown on Politically Motivated ‘Debanking’
Carter termed this alleged discrimination campaign Operation Chokepoint 2.0, in reference to an Obama-era antifraud program under which US officials reportedly discouraged banks from…
Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu says has board support as Trump calls for resignation
Tan has reached out to the White House to clear up what he called “misinformation” about his track record Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu said he has the full backing of…
From rubber roots to risk management: Singapore’s 60-year mastery of global trades
As Singapore turns 60 this weekend, its journey from colonial rubber-trading outpost to one of the most sophisticated commodities powerhouses in the world reveals a lesser-known story: how…
AI can do your writing, but not your thinking
As a partner at Theory Ventures, a VC firm built around deep technology and market research, I spend my days swimming in information: academic papers, market reports, interview notes, and…
China’s SMIC says Trump tariffs did not cause expected ‘hard landing’
China’s top foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) said on Friday (Aug 8) US tariff policy had not led to a “hard landing” the company had initially feared…
Accumulating bitcoin a risky digital rush by companies
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s media group and Tesla, the electric carmaker owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, are among an increasing number of companies buying huge amounts of bitcoin.…
Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as Asian markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue that raised concerns about their trade deal. The…
Asia: Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as markets limp into weekend
JAPANESE stocks rallied on Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue that raised concerns about their trade deal. The…
Blackstone makes first hire for Japan private credit origination
The Japanese market has become a vital source of money for private credit funds, as investors from high-net-worth individuals to insurers allocate more into the asset class …
Trump signs order targeting banks over political discrimination
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday (Aug 7) aimed at eliminating practices by banks and their regulators that result in certain customers being denied access to…
BOJ debated chance of resuming rate hike, July summary shows
Some Bank of Japan policymakers warned of mounting inflationary pressures and one signaled the chance of resuming interest rate increases by year-end, a summary of opinions at the July…
Gold futures hit record high after US tariff report
Gold futures jumped to a fresh high on Friday (Aug 8) following a report that the United States has imposed tariffs on imports of one-kilo gold bars, while spot gold was headed for a…