Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Life is richer for the existence of people such as Myk Briggs, Nancy Hoffman and Niek Vermeulen, respective owners of the world’s largest collections of ear trumpets, umbrella covers and airline sickness bags. These are …
Last month, two young women accused of being communists left authorities red-faced in a state-organized press conference after they went off-script and bravely declared that they were abducted and forced to sign affidavits stating that they had surrendered to the military. Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, who worked with coastal communities opposed to Manila Bay …
It is quite peculiar how there are still people who claim that cancel culture is not real. However, my experience of combatting censorship on college campuses for the past 22 years has shown me just how real and even deadly cancel culture can be. My career began shortly after 9/11, during which I often found …
You can now listen to Fox News articles! In mid-August, analysts at the financial markets site Seeking Alpha declared that bankruptcy of AMC was “almost certain.” AMC had been hit with a class action lawsuit opposed to its stock-conversion plan — which included a reverse 1-for-10 stock split. The firm had amassed more than $5 …
California has been at the forefront of the energy transition, leading the way in adding renewable energy, promoting electric transportation, and phasing out fossil fuels. New York has closely followed suit in these efforts. However, in August, the California Public Utilities Commission unanimously voted to expand the natural gas storage facilities at the Aliso Canyon …
The horrendous events that occurred in southern Israel last weekend are beyond comprehension. The level of cruelty displayed by individuals is unimaginable. The terrorist attacks carried out by young Palestinians, directed by Hamas in Gaza, and supported by Iran, are unforgivable. There is no excuse for such barbarity and inhumanity, regardless of political beliefs or …
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. American business owners have long been frustrated by the exorbitant costs associated with accepting credit cards. The complaints regarding these “swipe fees” have only become more pronounced since the outbreak of the pandemic. Consequently, more …
How to Cope With a Series of Polycrisis | Article How to Cope With an Unending Series of Polycrisis Facing the World This summer marked the hottest temperatures ever recorded, but daily reports continue to flood in about natural disasters and devastating floods. The rise of artificial intelligence is disrupting both jobs and businesses. Meanwhile, …
Late on Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Richie Kessel, a well-known political figure in Nassau County, as the new chairman of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA), a state financial oversight and control board. This decision has raised concerns among many, including myself. As a former NIFA board member, I understand the importance of having …
You Can Now Listen to Fox News Articles! Having spent almost 25 years working in the news industry, I am living my dream as a journalist. However, I have come to realize the toll it takes on my life. The atrocities I witnessed during the Hamas attacks on October 7 were too horrifying to put …