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Is Cognitive Dissonance Actually a Thing?
In 1934, an 8.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern India, killing thousands and devastating several cities. Curiously, in areas that were…
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The Year in Slop
2025 in Review New Yorker writers reflect on the year’s highs and lows. The Turing test, a long-established tool for measuring machine…
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AI Isn’t Just Spying on You. It’s Tricking You Into Spending More.
In October, the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator published research showing that companies use loyalty programs to hook consumers, creating a…
Beauty
Like Mother, Like Son: Alejandra Alonso Rojas’s Young Boy Inspired a New Line of Reclaimed Cashmere Sweaters for Kids
Looking at a pile of offcut yarns in his mother’s studio, Alejandra Alonso Rojas’s son Alonso, then about four years old, asked two…
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America’s Three Media Crises and How to Fix Them
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack. You can read a transcript…
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The MAGA Crack-Up Is Overrated. MAGA Is Here to Stay.
Some will point to Republican politicians bucking Trump as a reason to believe that the whole circus tent is about to collapse. Marjorie…
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Transcript: America’s Three Media Crises and How to Fix Them
That’s not good for diversity. And so most democracies figure out ways to diversify media ownership, to make sure that you have a wide…
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How Labor Scored a Surprising Win in the GOP-Controlled House
Something unusual happened last week that didn’t attract sufficient attention. It concerned the latest in what’s been a heartening recent…
Business
IHG signs franchise deal for first Kimpton hotel in Morocco
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Sirayane Hospitality have formalised a franchise agreement to open the first Kimpton property in Morocco. The…
Culture
Volkswagen budget cuts force battery unit to seek external funds
PowerCo is considering bank loans, external investors and a potential public offering Volkswagen’s battery business is being forced to…
Fashion
Not Black, Not Beige—This is the Unexpected Heels Trend Gwyneth Paltrow is Backing Instead
My heels collection tells the story of a woman who plays it safe with colour. Neat rows of black, white, beige and deep brown shoes line…
Culture
Ford cancels EV battery deal worth 9.6 trillion won with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that Ford Motor has terminated an electric vehicle (EV) battery-supply deal…
Culture
Singapore stocks slip despite improved 2026 growth outlook; STI down 0.1%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Dec 17), even as private-sector economists turned more optimistic about the Republic’s growth…
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Trump Press Sec Goes Off Rails as Susie Wiles Fiasco Takes Worse Turn
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles gave numerous interviews to Vanity Fair that were way too candid about, well, everything. That…
Fashion
Everyone Think My Outfits Are Designer When I Add This Luxury Accessory
If you’ve taken a peek at the luxury scene in recent seasons, you may have noticed that one microtrend in particular has been on the rise.…
Fashion
I Gave My Beauty Routine a Sophisticated Edit This Winter—17 Products That Whisper "She's Expensive"
As a beauty editor, part of my job description entails trying nearly every beauty product that launches in a year, spanning from fragrance…
Beauty
Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin Nail a Minimalist Mother-Daughter Beauty Moment
Look familiar? Apple Martin joined her mother Gwyneth Paltrow on the red carpet of the Marty Supreme premiere in New York last night,…
Culture
South Korea central bank sees upside inflation risk with a weaker won
South Korea’s central bank said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that headline inflation in 2026 could exceed earlier forecasts, if the won stays at…
Business
Climate group files complaint against global steel giant ArcelorMittal
European steelmaker ArcelorMittal is an industrial giant, producing more of the high-strength metal than any other company except China’s…
Culture
Warburg Pincus is said to near acquisition of Asian firm Acclime
The transaction may value the corporate services firm at US$950 million to US$1 billion Warburg Pincus is nearing a deal to acquire…
Culture
Warburg Pincus invests in corporate services firm Acclime, valuing it at US$1 billion
The private equity firm beat rivals Carlyle Group, Blackstone, KKR and TPG in a bidding race American private equity firm Warburg Pincus…
Beauty
Timothée Chalamet and His Mom Nicole Go Matchy Matchy in ‘Marty Supreme’ Orange
Last night’s looks follow Timothée and Kylie’s matching couples style moment at the Los Angeles premiere in custom, all-orange Chrome…
Fashion
I'm a Homebody—31 Items I Swear By for An Elevated and Cozy Winter
As many of us do, I become a homebody in the winter. It’s only natural, especially living in New York without a car, where leaving the…
Beauty
Matches to Return Under New Ownership
Matches is back, just under two years after the online fashion retailer filed for bankruptcy. Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher, founders of…