Adam Smith’s Lessons

What kind of capitalism does Trump believe in?

The president-elect would do well to remember what Adam Smith said about the role of ‘moral sentiments’

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Trump Defends Adams at Al Smith Dinner, Saying Both Are Being ‘Persecuted’

Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, and Donald J. Trump, the Republican former president, are strange bedfellows as both face legal challenges.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Liz Truss’s mini-Budget: lessons from a moronic episode

Central banks should not deny they will act in a crisis and Labour’s Budget is not another Truss moment

World - Financial Times - October 22

A Lesson From John Lennon

The ecstasy and agony of an original Beatles fan.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26

Trading lessons on US elections

Even when there is a clear policy shift to trade on, timing and implementation of changes is critical

World - Financial Times - November 1

Titans cutting Jamal Adams

Jamal Adams' brief tenure in Tennessee is coming to an end.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Steelers trade for Preston Smith

The Steelers are making moves, in an effort to make it back to the Super Bowl.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Lessons from a heat pump convert

If the UK is to meet its climate targets, one in 10 homes will need to phase out their gas boiler by 2030. But only 250,000 have transitioned so far. It’s an admittedly complex journey, but worth ...

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Women's Footballer of the Year contender Smith

BBC Sport profiles Portland Thorns and United States forward Sophia Smith, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.

Trump’s Behavior at the Al Smith Dinner

Readers respond to a Maureen Dowd column and a Campaign Notebook. Also: The need to vote; the education crisis; dead trees; Juan Soto’s magic.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Is Smith England's next number three?

Jamie Smith is proving to be England's man for a crisis, while Ollie Pope is struggling to avoid a crisis of his own, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Beard taxes and other lessons for Rachel Reeves

The chancellor could find new ways to raise money — or she could just broaden the tax base

World - Financial Times - October 18

"Kindness 101" brings lessons of kindness to classrooms nationwide

Since its debut in 2020, "Kindness 101" has captured millions of hearts. Now, with a new curriculum created in partnership with Drake University, Steve Hartman and his kids are visiting classrooms ...

Three lessons from the US port crisis

There’s a massive gap between the profits of the big global shipping groups relative to port workers’ wages

World - Financial Times - October 21

5 Leadership Lessons From an Unexpected Medical Leave

Orum founder Stephany Kirkpatrick was having a banner year when she learned she had breast cancer. Here’s how she stepped away and set up her company for success.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work

Mastering remote work: Lessons learned and powerful strategies for global teams.

Business - Inc. - October 21

For Vance, an Idyllic Appalachian Startup Became a Hard Lesson

During JD Vance’s brief career as a venture capitalist, few startups attracted his support more than AppHarvest, a now bankrupt plan to build greenhouses across Appalachia.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Girl without smartphone unable to join in lesson

A mum says her daughter came home in tears after she did not have a smartphone to use in a lesson.

Lessons from 2024: Presidential campaigns are pointless

All those annoying TV ads, interrupting online ads and irritating texts, not to mention a forest of mail and yard signs littering the landscape — they were all for nothing.

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

Rodgers' Jets 'going all in,' trade for WR Adams

The Jets acquired star wide receiver Davante Adams in a blockbuster trade Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Jets acquire WR Davante Adams from Raiders

The New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a conditional draft pick, the teams announced Tuesday.

Eric Adams Mets-Yankees Hat Strikes Out

There’s no crying in baseball, but this cap is tragic.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16

How will the Adams era go down in Raiders history?

Davante Adams finished his Raiders career with 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 TDs in 37 games.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Jets expect Adams to play Sunday vs. Steelers

Davante Adams will likely make his debut for the Jets on Sunday night at Pittsburgh.