Von der Leyen gives top economic jobs to interventionist EU countries

Can economics model Trump?

Economists are trying to calibrate a Republican victory and finding it extremely difficult

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

It's far from a wrap for Diane von Furstenberg: Skirball exhibition captures a 'badass' at 77

Trailblazing fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg joins The Times in a preview of the U.S. premiere of an exhibition about her life and work, including that beloved wrap dress, at the Skirball ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

Bills' Von Miller back from four-game suspension, returns to practice before facing Dolphins in Week 9

Miller is back in the fold after missing the last four games

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Iran country profile

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Afghanistan: a country on the edge

Sanctions have not changed the Taliban — is it time to re-engage?

World - Financial Times - October 17

Indonesia country profile

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Mozambique country profile

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Music and Morale in a Country at War

In Ukraine, where war feels omnipresent, music is helping lift spirits and raise money for the military.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Dawson’s Creek Star James Van Der Beek Says He Has Colorectal Cancer

Mr. Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery in the ’90s drama, told People Magazine that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

James Van Der Beek apologizes to loved ones who learned about his cancer via media

James Van Der Beek says a tabloid threat prompted him to quickly go public with his cancer diagnosis: 'There's no playbook for how to announce these things.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

James Van Der Beek reveals the first symptoms of colon cancer that he initially dismissed

James Van Der Beek gave his first comments about the “shock” of learning he has colorectal cancer and the “trickiest thing” he’s faced since being diagnosed.

China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable

Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliatives

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Nigeria’s economic transformation must succeed

Failure would set back the cause of reform across sub-Saharan Africa

World - Financial Times - October 16

The economics of research and development. With Heidi Williams

What is the relationship between innovation spending and productivity?

World - Financial Times - October 28

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Democratic strategist on the party's economic message

A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National ...

Labour’s unambitious reset with the EU

The UK government has constrained itself too much within its red lines

World - Financial Times - October 17

Give us Liberty or give us the Bottom 10! Or give us both!

The first 2024 loss for Jamey Chadwell's Flames was the first FBS win ever for Kennesaw State.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Weight Loss Jabs for Jobs?

Health Secretary says jabs could be given to help people get back into work.

The bad jobs report, in context

And oil looks set to stay cheap

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Biden gives geothermal a boost

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration gives geothermal energy a boost The administration proposed this week to speed up approvals for geothermal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

How to give a good speech

Before you begin, what is it that you really want to say?

Business - Financial Times - October 25

This Is Not the Time to Give Up Wine

People are turning away from drinking. But a glass of wine offers transcendent benefits that, for me, far outweigh the risks.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Is China cannibalising the EU car industry?

Troubles at VW point to growing doubts about future of Europe-wide sector as imports of cheap EVs rise. For decades Germany has enjoyed a reputation as Europe’s car capital, with slogans such as ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

EU races to prepare for a Trump win

Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-elected

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Does the EU have a strategy for gas?

One of the largest US LNG producers is pitching flexible contracts to help the bloc diversify its energy mix

World - Financial Times - October 29

Harris expands economic plans with focus on Black men

Vice President Harris on Monday released an opportunity agenda for Black men, focusing on helping business owners, teachers, cryptocurrency investors, men with health conditions, and men in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

MIT professors share Nobel Prize in economics

The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.

Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers

Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.

Young men's economic prospects are shifting, along with their politics

For David Tasker, an 18-year-old construction worker in Pennsylvania, his top financial priorities are having enough money for gas, dining out and spending on his girlfriend while living at home ...

A Russian economic meltdown is coming next year

As the Russian economy tanks, immiseration and social discontent grow, and money dries up, Putin won’t have the resources to fuel his war machine.