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Weekly Commentary: “Real Economy Sphere Vs. Financial Sphere” 1Q25
Image Source: Pixabay Marines deployed to Los Angeles. A U.S. Senator wrestled to the ground and handcuffed. Israel executing a surprise decapitation attack on Iran’s military leadership and nuclear capabilities, with retaliatory missile launches...

Viral by chance, famous by heart
PUBLISHED June 15, 2025 KARACHI: Gul Wali Khan was arranging a fresh tray of walnuts at his stall in Peshawar’s Rail Shopping Plaza when a teenager walked up, grinning. “Aap ka woh video dekha tha,” the boy said, wide-eyed. “Jo truck ke neeche bhi...
White Privilege
By Jim Wagner July 27, 2021 Imagine all the people living for today! Oh, you may say I’m a dreamer. But I’m not the only one. A dreamer? No, John Lennon! While the whole world recognizes you as a musical savant, I am sorry to say that in practical...

From energy independence to energy crisis: How American oil production has suffered under Biden
From energy independence to energy crisis: How American oil production has suffered under Biden By Stone Washington March 4, 2022 “We were energy independent one year ago, now we are at the mercy of OPEC, gasoline is selling for $7 in parts of...
The checkmating of America
By Cherie Zaslawsky January 22, 2021 We’re now learning why our Founders placed freedom of the press and freedom of speech—among other key rights—in the First Amendment in our Bill of Rights. For it is the chicanery, sabotage and subversive...

Discover the Best Cities for Freelancers to Thrive in 2023
Freelancing offers incredible freedom but finding the right city to call home can make all the difference. You want a place that not only supports your work-life balance but also provides a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. The best...
Ascent of the killjoys
By Cherie Zaslawsky January 4, 2021 How did you like life in 2020 America? That’s an important question, because if the Dems’ blatant theft of our election is not overturned and Biden manages to lurch into office, 2020 will soon start looking...

Opinion: Legal battles reveal flaws in Trump's tariff justification
The Trump administration’s arbitrary moves to restructure the international trade environment to accommodate White House whims have suddenly run into reality — specifically, established laws. This confrontation is still in the early stages, but...

Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2025 - Protectionism or Free Trade?
The Realities of Free Trade Many of our basic freedoms are guaranteed by the Constitution. Speech, press, assembly, religion: these are all accepted as sacrosanct rights by reasonable people across the political spectrum. But should we not have...

Come to One of Texas’s Oldest Towns for the History. Stay for the Blueberries, Barbecue, and Gardens.
The self-proclaimed “oldest town in Texas,” Nacogdoches is full of Texas firsts—the state’s first wine cellar, the first oil pipeline, the first daily newspaper set to type, the first two-story building. The deep East Texas city, which was founded...

Daily News Brief | June 13, 2025
Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, and Hospice of the Chesapeake....

Introducing CULTURED's Inaugural Young Dealers List
If you spend more than 20 minutes on a gallery crawl in Tribeca, Bloomsbury, or Kreuzberg, you’re likely to overhear someone talking in hushed tones about the worrying state of the art market. But such doom-and-gloom threatens to overshadow...

Spending Review June 2025: Recap & Reaction
The dust has now settled on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review, giving our business writers and experts time to gather their thoughts about what was present and what was missing. Below we’ll react to the key announcements as they relate to...

Things to Do in Pueblo: Moms, museums, music and more
Friday, May 9 Sober Spring Menu Tasting at The Ethos 615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Check out the spring menu changes. Drink tickets will be $1 each for a taster size of beer, wines, and mocktails. Come find your new favorite. Taizé...

Stellenbosch Professor Champions AI to Boost Young Entrepreneurs and SMEs
With South Africa’s record youth unemployment and limited access to professional coaching, AI-powered coaching may offer a transformative solution. Professor Nicky Terblanche, Head of Leadership Coaching at Stellenbosch Business School, is...

London needs culture to be at the heart of our EU reset
Academy of St Martin in the Fields (United Archives GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo) 4 min read1 hr London is a city built on culture and culture is built on connection From ancient Roman walls that still trace the boundaries of the city to the Baroque...

Fill all your embroidery and cross-stitch needs at this shop in Ames
Prairie Rose Needleworks, a craft supply store in Ames, offers various materials and classes for traditional and modern stitching techniques. Zagloba prioritizes sourcing from domestic and minority-owned businesses whenever possible. With a...
Light and whimsical houses
Roxsane Tanner’s watercolours are on exhibit at the Steveston Museum and Post Office (painted here by Tanner) this month. “Steveston is such a beautiful place,” artist Roxsane Tanner told the Independent. Her first solo show of watercolours...

How PH is leading in green energy
TODAY, we stand at a pivotal moment in the world's energy journey. The shift toward renewable energy (RE) is accelerating faster than ever, driven by urgency to combat climate change while securing affordable, reliable power for all. Across Asia...

Express & Star Business Awards 2025: More from our winners
The black-tie event, held at The Halls Wolverhampton on June 9, was attended by the Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker, Wolverhampton West MP Warinder Juss plus representatives from businesses across the region - and hosted by Radio WM DJ...