Why Trump Turned to Manifest Destiny
Donald Trump has long sought to make anything he controls bigger.
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Glenn helped turn around the Lions. Here's why the Jets will be next
Glenn is back with the Jets. From 1994 through 2001, he was a defensive back for the team.ESPN - Jan. 24 -
In the Trump vortex, Keir Starmer must fight hard and fast to define Britain’s destiny | Rafael Behr
Difficult choices between alignment with Europe and the US are coming at the prime minister fast. He risks losing control of the debate. When all eyes at Westminster are fixed on Washington , it ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Space stocks skyrocket after Trump vows to ‘pursue our manifest destiny into the stars’
Trump thrust a spotlight on the future of American space exploration during his inauguration speech Monday.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Why the stock market turned around this week — plus, the portfolio winners and losers
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Manifest embarrassment: Calls for Greenland echo threats to seize Cuba
The country hit a wall when it attempted to take Cuba from Spain in 1854.The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Trump risks turning the US into a rogue state
Territorial expansionism and threats to neighbours and allies should set off alarm bells across the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Why Mark Zuckerberg turned to Dana White to secure Maga’s favor | Karim Zidan
Zuckerberg’s appointment of the UFC supremo to Meta’s board appears to be a calculated move to solidify ties with Trump through one of his most influential allies. In the four months since Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
The sad beige aesthetic: why has the world suddenly turned taupe?
Whether it’s oat, bone, sand or fawn, this colour palette has a strong anaesthetising effect – and it has become the leading fashion and interiors style of our era. It’s not that 39-year-old Mina ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Why Trump is fixated on Abe Lincoln
Trump's habit is to treat Lincoln not only as a giant of history, but something of a political contemporary. And a flawed one at that.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50
A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worseFinancial Times - Jan. 4
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