Japan’s example 30 years ago shows islands of excellence can combine with deep structural imbalances There were contrasting reactions when the US rating agency Moody’s downgraded China’s A1 credit rating outlook from stable to negative last month. Financial markets, focused on the economy, paid it barely any attention. Chinese state media, looking at the politics, … Read more
Man, identified in local media as Jason Carter, died in Maui after rescue attempt, police say A shark attack has killed a man at a spot popular with swimmers and surfers in Hawaii despite a rescue attempt, local police said. In a statement Maui police said a 39-year-old man had died after being brought back … Read more
Journalists like Ravish Kumar battle hostile forces so that facts find a way to survive. With each new threat to our democracy, I cherish them all the more What brought us hope and joy in 2023? Writers share their stories In the summer, my friend Jess Search died after a short and vicious illness. She … Read more
The vice chair of Congress’ artificial intelligence caucus says privacy regulations need to be a top short-term priority for Congress as Washington looks to get to grips with the rapidly emerging technology – which he says poses risks, but could be a catalyst for the next expansion of the U.S. economy. Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., … Read more
The new film about the British humanitarian who rescued 669 Czech Jewish children sticks to a feelgood script, and misses the more compelling reality By the time he died in 2015 at the age of 106, Nicholas Winton was the nearest British equivalent to a secular saint. His basic story has been told many times. … Read more
From the economy to the climate crisis to abortion and US support for Ukraine, the presidential race is likely to encompass some key themes Whether or not the 2024 US presidential election presents the expected Joe Biden v Donald Trump rematch, much will be at stake. From the future of reproductive rights to the chances … Read more
Ex-president has made increasingly conspiratorial and authoritarian broadsides against prosecutors pursuing him As Donald Trump faces 91 felony counts with four trials slated for 2024, including two tied to his drives to overturn his 2020 election loss, his attacks on prosecutors are increasingly conspiratorial and authoritarian in style and threaten the rule of law, say … Read more
When asked about the cause of the civil war, she failed to mention slavery once. That is no surprise Nikki Haley’s feigning of staggering ignorance about the cause of the US civil war unintentionally revealed her quandary in the Republican party. It was not a gaffe. Though it was a stumble, it was not a … Read more
Framework was supposed to agreed before end of 2023Involvement of private equity groups has slowed process Negotiations between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have been extended beyond the original deadline of 31 December. A framework agreement between the organisations, which stunned the world of men’s professional golf, … Read more
Congress has a lot to do in 2024: prevent two government shutdowns, pass aid for Ukraine and Israel and make a decision about impeaching President Joe Biden.
