Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Iran is planning a significant increase in its defense budget for the upcoming fiscal year, following recent tensions with Israel that have raised concerns about wider conflict in the Middle East. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani … Read more
Recorded during the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Joel Podolny, CEO and founder of Honor Education, joins host Mike Palmer to discuss the importance of human connection in online learning environments. Joel shares his diverse background, which includes academic leadership in sociology and business management, as well as roles at Apple University and Yale, and … Read more
Late-night hosts discussed misogyny, fear, and racist comments about Puerto Rico at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday. Stephen Colbert On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert reflected on the upcoming election, describing it as a moment where Americans will see the true reflection of their country. He compared it … Read more
Bodies have been recovered after torrential rain caused flash floods in southeastern Spain, the leader of the Valencia region says. “Dead bodies have been found, but out of respect for the families, we are not going to provide any further data,” Carlos Mazon told reporters. Spain has been hit by torrential rain and hailstorms, triggering … Read more
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has stated that global investors are exaggerating the risk of financial markets facing uncertainty due to a delayed result in the upcoming US presidential election. According to a note from Goldman’s Michael Cahill, Lexi Kanter, and Alec Phillips, market participants are overestimating the likelihood of a delayed outcome preventing financial markets … Read more
Last year, about 2,000 individuals joined the charity’s Wildlife Friends program, and this year, 1,950 have already registered. The program involves volunteers participating in various tasks to support local ecosystems and enhance the well-being of animals. Tasks include cleaning bird feeders, providing food for hedgehogs, constructing “bug hotels”, and planting wildlife-friendly vegetation. There are 24 … Read more
By Jeff Mason, Arlene Eiras and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Kamala Harris cautioned a massive crowd in Washington at her largest rally ever that her Republican opponent Donald Trump was aiming for unchecked power as their race for the presidency neared its final week. Harris addressed an outdoor rally on Tuesday evening that … Read more
Then voters would have rejected Trump.⁸ But at some point, we must confront the reality that people support Trump despite the rationalizations we create for ourselves. Because the truth is that Trump represents something that a large portion of the American public wants. He represents a white nationalist movement that has been growing in this … Read more
Many individuals dream of achieving success as a poker player, consistently winning big prizes. However, mastering the game of poker requires dedication and the development of effective strategies. Only a few manage to reach expert level, with most professionals having invested significant time and effort in honing their skills through practice. Although traditional poker is … Read more
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mocked former President Trump’s age during a Tuesday evening rally in Georgia. Walz criticized Trump’s proposal to stop taxing Social Security checks while quipping that Trump himself would be eligible for the program, which is for Americans aged 62 and older. “Now, Trump came out with a … Read more