By Mr. Maverick Round numbers have always had an intrinsic magnetism, creating a sense of comfort and reassurance. It is no wonder, then, that a centennial anniversary always carries an extra weight in a nation’s history. In 2047, approximately 1,4 billion people of the world’s most populous democracy will celebrate 100 years of independence. When…
Yves here. Trump’s efforts to bring the Fed to heel has escalated into a market-roiling battle royale with his “firing” of Fed governor Lisa Cook. As some watchful Twitterati point out: Dear journalists: The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her. Your words shape people’s reality. Please be…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Heather Honey, a high-profile denier of Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, has been appointed to a senior position in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in which she’ll help oversee the…
When Tiffany & Co does something for the first time, the world takes notice. This August, the American jeweller unveils Legendary Legacy in Bangkok—its inaugural exhibition in Thailand, staged at the striking new One Bangkok Tower 4. Running from 21 August to 7 September 2025, the showcase promises more than a glittering parade of jewels: it is a meditation…
Conference Board Consumer Confidence at 97.4 (vs. 96.4 consensus): Figure 1: U. Michigan Consumer Sentiment (FRED series UMCSENT) (blue), Conference Board Confidence (tan), SF Fed News Sentiment index (green), all standardized for 2021M01-2025M02 period. July sentiment is preliminary; August news sentiment through August 24. U.Michigan via FRED, Conference Board, SF Fed, NBER…
Politics / August 26, 2025 And DC residents will be footing much of the bill. Ad Policy Donald Trump visits the US Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility on August 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images) Amid the shock and awe of occupation by armed National Guard troops with the mission of…
OHCHR Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said condemnation of the two strikes by Israeli forces on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis now needs to be channelled into a demand for accountability and justice for all those killed. At least 20 died, including four health workers and five journalists, later named as Ahed Abu Aziz, Hussam al-Masri,…
Toronto is about to glow. From September 4–14, 2025, the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will transform the city into the ultimate cinematic playground. Red carpets, world premieres, and buzzy after-parties promise a festival that blends glamour, artistry, and star power. The Smashing Machine/ Emily Blunt/ Dwayne Johnson Angelina Jolie Returns…