By Mr. Maverick, Our daily lives constitute an ever-ending decision making process. I made a calculated decision to invest some time and communicate my thoughts through this article – and you, dear reader, made another (well-?)calculated decision to take some time out of your busy schedule and read this article which you probably found intriguing….
As the luxury spirits sector evolves due to increased market competition, shifting tastes and changing consumer expectations, storied maisons find themselves having to adapt as a means of connecting with a wider range of alcohol connoisseurs. Maisons like Hennessy, The Macallan and LVMH-owned labels are delivering immersive showcases — such as Hennessy’s La Chambre du…
Despite the upward revision to Q2 GDP, and accelerated nowcast growth in 3rd quarter GDP, aggregate demand is decelerating. First, GDP, the measurement of which we know has been distorted by tariff frontrunning: Figure 1: GDP, latest vintage (bold black), advance release (blue), GDPNow of 8/29 (light blue square), Survey of Professional Forecasters August median…
Sharda Fornnarino is an outpatient surgery nurse at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colo., where she’s also local director for National Nurses United. In August, the Department of Veterans Affairs notified union members that it was ending nearly all of its collective bargaining agreements. Rachel Woolf for NPR hide caption toggle…
“I stand in full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan after the devastating earthquake that hit the country earlier today,” the Secretary-General said in an online message. “I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. The @UN team in Afghanistan is mobilized and will…
0:37 Intro. [Recording date: July 27, 2025.] Russ Roberts: Today is July 27th, 2025, and my guest is primatologist and author Christine Webb, of New York University. She’s the author of The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It Matters, which is our topic for today. Christine, welcome to EconTalk. Christine Webb:…
Politics / September 1, 2025 Talking to the head of America’s largest union of federal workers about Trump’s assault on his members and all of labor. Ad Policy AFGE President Everett Kelley speaks during the Hands Off! day of action against the Trump administration and Elon Musk on April 5, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Paul…
By Stefanos Michelakakis In a world where globalization has established a strong connection between nations, international law stands as a hope for global order and justice. However, the world lies in a complex web of cultural, historical, and geopolitical influences that raise the question: Is international law truly international? The Principle of Universality: The principle…
By Jennifer Weeks, a Boston-based journalist and former senior editor at The Conversation U.S. Her articles have appeared in Audubon, Slate, The Boston Globe Magazine and many other outlets. Originally published on Undark. Humans have turned to nature for solace and revival for centuries, without knowing exactly why it makes us feel better. “It is not…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Guatemalan Minister of Governance Francisco Jimenez shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on a joint security program agreement at the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura on June 26 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images After planes with Guatemalan children…