Torrential rains have swept through Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 33 people and leaving hundreds more homeless. President Félix Tshisekedi has promised to help victims of the disaster, which is part of a longer pattern of flooding in the city due to climate change. The country’s largest river, … Read more
A single false tweet on Monday morning caused significant stock market movement, with trillions of dollars changing hands in just 15 minutes. This incident is among the top five most absurd events to have occurred since Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The ease with which financial crimes can be committed and gone unpunished … Read more
US President Donald Trump has escalated the trade war with China, threatening to impose even higher tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing does not withdraw its own tariffs. The move has sent shockwaves through global markets, with stocks plummeting and investors growing increasingly worried about a potential recession. Trump’s administration is pushing forward with plans … Read more
US Steel Acquisition Under Review After President Biden Order President Biden has issued an order to review the proposed acquisition of US Steel Corporation by a group of Japanese companies. The acquisition was prohibited on January 3, 2025, following a Presidential decision. The review will be conducted by the Committee for Foreign Investment in the … Read more
The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale premieres on Hulu on April 8, marking the conclusion of this dystopian series about a totalitarian state and its female handmaids forced into reproductive servitude. The show’s creators and cast have emphasized that the series serves as a call to action for viewers to resist oppression … Read more
A presidential backstop for Wall Street may be losing its luster, with some investors fearing the selloff could deepen before any policy tweaks are made. The so-called “Trump put” – a nickname for President Donald Trump’s promise to defend equities if they were to fall – is seen as fading. Investors believe that Mr. Trump … Read more
A diet that combines elements of Mediterranean eating with a focus on whole grains, vegetables, healthy fats, and moderate dairy consumption may hold the key to promoting longevity and reducing our environmental footprint. The Planetary Health Diet (PHD) has gained attention from 37 global experts who have found it lowers disease risk and supports climate … Read more
Larry Fink, co-founder and CEO of BlackRock, says many CEOs already see a recession coming. As someone closely tied to policymakers and prominent business leaders, Fink’s views carry significant weight with investors. This statement reflects the growing concerns among corporate executives about the state of the economy, which is taking steps towards a potential downturn. … Read more
NHL star Alex Ovechkin kept scoring in his pursuit of the record, and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov couldn’t help but draw comparisons to basketball legend Michael Jordan. Kucherov said that watching “The Last Dance” documentary made him realize that Ovechkin is driven by a desire to break records and prove himself. This mindset … Read more
Harvard University’s Ec10b Principles of Economics class heard a lecture on inflation dynamics and the Phillips Curve from Governor Adriana D. Kugler on April 7, 2025. The governor discussed how pandemic-era inflation occurred in distinct waves, including food, core goods, services, and housing. She introduced the Phillips curve as a model to capture inflation dynamics. … Read more