The Erdoan Whisperer Behind Turkeys Economic Pivot

The country that emigration left behind

Waves of departures for jobs abroad and a low birth rate have emptied Bulgaria’s villages. The social fabric is at stake

Financial Times - 7h

‘There is nothing here’: the island left behind by Lagos’s economic boom

Politicians in Nigeria hope the country’s largest city will one day look like Dubai, but on nearby Refuge Island people live without electricity. For the estimated 2,000 residents of Refuge Island ...

The Guardian - 23h

‘Money does not whisper – it shouts’: how Trump 2.0 ushered in a brutish new era of power dressing

In the president’s second term, it’s out with the quiet decorum of the Bidens and in with loud American bling. What do the big hair, vulgar slogans and expensive logos promise for the future?. The ...

The Guardian - 1d

SNP pivot pays off in Scotland as Labour support sinks

Latest poll shows pro-independence party set to remain in power as the largest party after next Holyrood elections

Financial Times - 2d

Cassidy faces pivotal moment with RFK Jr. vote

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R), a physician-turned-politician from deep-red Louisiana, has emerged as a central figure in the confirmation fight over Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health ...

The Hill - 4d

A pivotal budget for India

Also in this newsletter, media companies take OpenAI to court and the tragedy at the Kumbh Mela

Financial Times - 5d

2025 Fantasy Football: Whispers from the Senior Bowl, plus key nuggets to know about incoming 2025 rookies

The week's worth of Senior Bowl practices revealed some players who should be standouts to your Fantasy team.

CBS Sports - 5d

76ers trade deadline preview: Will Daryl Morey pivot or try to salvage the season?

The Sixers' mostly nightmarish last few months have put the front office in a complicated position

CBS Sports - 5d

Utah pivots from 'Yeti,' to hold vote for 3 finalists

Utah Hockey Club will not be moving forward with "Yeti" or "Yetis" as its team nickname following rejection by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The team will hold a new in-arena fan vote to ...

ESPN - 6d

How the Mets and Pete Alonso might pivot back to one another

The only reason we’re having this conversation two weeks after the Mets' pivot is that Pete Alonso has not yet found a home with another team.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race: A Pivotal Battle Over Abortion

A contest for control of Wisconsin’s top court may be even nastier and more expensive than its bitter 2023 predecessor, with the fate of an 1849 abortion ban and other policies at stake.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Behind the scenes at Sundance

This month, in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is once again providing a showcase for independent filmmakers and documentarians from around the world. But that isn't all ...

CBS News - Jan. 26

Derek Humphry, Pivotal Figure in Right-to-Die Movement, Dies at 94

His own experience assisting his terminally ill wife in ending her life set him on a path to founding the Hemlock Society and writing a best-selling guide.

The New York Times - Jan. 26

Two people dead as apartment block collapses in Turkey

Two bodies recovered from wreckage of block in city of Konya, with three other people rescued. Rescuers have pulled the bodies of a 23-year-old woman and a man believed to be her husband from under ...

The Guardian - Jan. 25

Trump’s new economic war

The president’s ultimatums and demands on allies and rivals suggest he will use America’s financial might as a cudgel

Financial Times - Jan. 24

Trump faces pivotal moment with California trip

President Trump will venture into deep-blue California on Friday for a closely-watched visit that could determine disaster aid for the state and how Trump will work with Democratic governors ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Children among dead as Turkey hotel fire investigation continues

At least 79 people are known to have died, including children and multiple family members.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Dozens killed in fire at ski resort in Turkey

More than 70 people are dead after a ski resort in Turkey went up in flames during the night.

CBS News - Jan. 21

At Least 76 Are Killed in Fire at Ski Resort in Turkey

The pre-dawn blaze broke out at a popular resort during a school break. Some survivors spoke of terrifying escapes.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

QB whisperer? Yes. Play-caller? Absolutely. But will Ben Johnson be a great head coach?

Chicago is poaching the coordinator of the league's top offense to develop Caleb Williams into a great QB. However, there's more to being a head coach than that.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21

The Trump Memecoin’s ‘Money-Grab’ Economics

When he launched his own cryptocurrency, Donald Trump produced unimaginable wealth from thin air. But it will come at a cost to someone.

Wired - Jan. 20

The Secret Service pivoted to ensure indoor inauguration ceremony would be safe

Trump's swearing-in was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, which could alter security plans. However, there are no "active direct threats," the Secret Service said.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Erdoğan turns a page in Turkey

More orthodox economic measures go hand in hand with a Kurdish initiative and a recalibrated foreign policy

Financial Times - Jan. 18

World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos

Planning and managing the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is a huge task, and the work for next year’s event will begin as soon as this one ends.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Syrians in Turkey Agonize Over a Return Home

With the Assad regime out of power, millions weigh the decision to go back to their war-torn country.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Will the Democrats overcorrect on US economic policy?

Bidenomics’ lasting legacy may depend on Republican success

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Italy’s Meloni to leverage strong ties with Trump — but as president whisperer or Trojan horse?

After forging unexpectedly fond ties with President Biden, Italy’s right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni is poised to leverage a more natural alliance with incoming President Trump that positions her ...

ABC News - Jan. 16

Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus

After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Turkey's Erdogan launches 'Year of the Family' with an attack on the LGBTQ community

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked the launch of Turkey’s “Year of the Family” on Monday with an attack on the LGBTQ community and the announcement of measures to boost birth rates.

NBC News - Jan. 13

Former rivals trade fist pumps and whispers as Djokovic-Murray show begins

With his great friend in his coaching box, the Serb recovered from losing the first set to progress at the Australian Open. In a quiet corner of the player warm-up gym on Monday afternoon in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Turkey's Erdogan launches 'Year of the Family' with an attack on the LGBTQ+ community

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked the launch of Turkey’s “Year of the Family” with an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and the announcement of measures to boost birth rates

ABC News - Jan. 13

Is Turkey a threat to Israel?

The new Syrian regime’s future orientation certainly is a cause for Israeli concern.

The Hill - Jan. 10

How this Eurovision turkey puppet made a celeb's dream come true

BBC News - Jan. 10

Labour’s economic reality check approaches

Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicated

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria

Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

As Art Sales Fall, Christie’s and Sotheby’s Pivot to Luxury

With both supply and demand for big-ticket art in a slump, Sotheby’s and Christie’s are making major bets on selling handbags, classic cars and niche experiences.

The New York Times - Jan. 9