Politics This Economic Theory Could Be Used To Pay For The Green New DealNPR - Scott HorsleyWhen Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rolled out her "Green New Deal," calling for clean energy and guaranteed jobs, one of the first questions she got was: How do you plan to pay for it? The New York Democrat
History Doctoring the Ladieshistorytoday.com Although not allowed to study at university, women in 18th-century England still found ways to join – and challenge – the scholarly world. One might …
Nancy Pelosi AOC says she's "absolutely" willing to meet with Pelosi amid Democratic Party tensionAxios - Rebecca Falconer The 4 progressive Democrats targeted by President Trump dismissed him as a "bully" over his racist tweets and revealed they're willing to resolve …
News The Doctor Who Helped Israeli Spies Catch Eichmann But Refused Recognition For ItNPR - Daniel EstrinThe fake license plates, forged passports and concealed surveillance camera were locked away in the musty archives of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency for 50 years. Now they are touring the U.S. in
Military History Historian Sam Willis on Trafalgar: “British naval dominance wasn’t the reason the battle became famous”historyextra.com The battle of Trafalgar is today remembered as "one of the greatest naval clashes in history" - but how much does this claim stand up to scrutiny? …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Internationalvogue.in - Susan Devaney Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is continuing to confirm just how much we need more women like her at the forefront of politics. Case in point: her latest …
United Arab Emirates Exclusive: UAE plans oil trade overhaul to boost Middle Eastern cloutReuters India - By Rania El Gamal, Dmitry Zhdannikov and Julia PayneDUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' state-run ADNOC, long seen as one of the most conservative oil firms in the Middle East, plans an overhaul for its trading operations as it seeks to the
Optimism Optimism Is a Superpower (and Other Lessons I Learned From Dying)Inc Magazine - Matt PohlsonMy recent near-death experience taught me this powerful lesson about optimism. On June 17, 2018 I was declared dead. This is the story of the heroic acts that defied the laws of medicine and changed me
Work-life Balance 6 signs your boss is taking advantage of youLadders - Lindsay Tigar Here, experts give the tell-tale signs your boss is taking advantage of you — and more importantly, what to do about it. Early in your career, your …
Gratitude How An Attitude Of Gratitude Can Make You A Better LeaderForbes - Rodger Dean DuncanI cover leadership issues that make or break your workplace experience A strong dose of gratitude is good for the soul—and for your leadership effectiveness. Enjoy the little things, because one day you’ll
Quantum Mechanics The strange link between the human mind and quantum physicsBBC News - By Philip Ball"I cannot define the real problem, therefore I suspect there's no real problem, but I'm not sure there's no real problem." The American physicist Richard Feynman said this about the notorious puzzles paradoxes
Yemen Yemen’s people need peace. They won’t get it unless there’s de-escalation in the Middle East.The Washington Post - By Editorial BoardSAUDI ARABIA and its de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, are commonly and justly blamed for a disastrous military intervention in Yemen that, while failing in its objective of defeating forces,
Politics Trump defiant as lawmakers blast his 'racist' attacks on four congresswomenReuters - Jeff MasonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump doubled down on his attacks against four minority U.S. congresswomen on Monday and dismissed concerns that his comments were racist, prompting outrage from
Global Perspectives Life is a Process of Becoming (The Psychology of Your Future Self)thriveglobal.com - Thomas Oppong “Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they’re finished.” For centuries, philosophers and psychologists have debated personal …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Takes on Trump's Racist Tweets: "This Country Belongs to Everyone"POPSUGAR - Erin CullumAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a powerful speech on Monday, July 15, at a press conference with fellow Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Ilhan Omar Minnesota,
Burnout The Surprising Connection Between Goal-Setting and Burnoutthriveglobal.com - Rebecca Muller New research offers a major tip for setting goals that help us feel less stressed and more inspired. Working toward a collective goal can inspire us …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoChina US remains oblivious to China's trade war attrition staminaglobaltimes.cn Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that China's economy grew 6.2 percent for Q2 2019, slightly dipping below the 6.4 recorded …
Taiwan What the U.S.-China Trade War Is Really AboutBloomberg - Tyler Cowen During my recent travels in Taiwan and China, I was asked repeatedly: What does America really want out of the trade war with China? In the interests …
Saudi Arabia Saudi talks important for support of Lebanese economy, stability: former PMReuters India - by Maha El Dahan and Lisa BarringtonDUBAI (Reuters) - Former Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora said discussions with Saudi Arabia on Monday were important in terms of support for Lebanon's economy, stability and unity. Three former premiers
Politics Democrats Were Struggling to Unify After a Raucous Week. Then President Trump TweetedTIME - Alana AbramsonTensions in the Democratic Party were almost boiling over in the last two weeks, with the four high-profile, outspoken House freshmen known as “The Squad” openly at odds with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Ayanna Pressley Donald Trump’s Racist Tweets Prove the Power of AOC, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar's SquadTeen Vogue - Lucy DiavoloIn this op-ed, Teen Vogue’s Lucy Diavolo explains how Donald Trump’s tweets targeting four members of Congress known as “the Squad” are proof not just of his racism, but of their power. President Donald
Iran Iran’s Not the Aggressor. The U.S. Is. - FPIFfpif.org - By Khury Petersen-Smith, July 15, 2019. It’s easy to be confused about what’s happening between the U.S. and Iran. On July 10, President Trump again accused Iran of violating the Obama-era …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez I may not agree with AOC’s squad, but they are better Americans than TrumpThe Washington Post - By Max BootYet another reason to be angry at President Trump: He is forcing me — and every other American who is not a racist — to defend the most left-wing members of Congress. These are the four newly elected who
Anne Boleyn 10 Fascinating Facts About Anne Boleynmentalfloss.com - BY Mark Mancini Anne Boleyn was one of England’s most controversial queens. In 1533, King Henry VIII annulled his first marriage (to Catherine of Aragon) and was in …
Donald Trump As Trump doubles down on racist comments, House to vote on condemning themLos Angeles Times - Noah BiermanPresident Trump delivered some of the most incendiary comments of his presidency on Monday, signaling that he intends to build his reelection bid as much around divisive racial and cultural issues as low
Qatar: The 2022 FIFA World Cup Is 'Incredibly Meaningful'The AtlanticThe tournament’s host country pushes back on Franklin Foer’s proposal that FIFA change course and reallocate funds to women’s soccer. Last week, the United States won the 2019 Women’s World Cup championship.
Alan Turing Alan Turing, World War II code-breaker castrated for being gay, is the face of Britain's £50 noteCNN - By Charles Riley, CNN BusinessLondon (CNN Business) — Alan Turing, a crack code-breaker and visionary mathematician who was convicted under Victorian-era homophobic laws, will be the face of Britain's new £50 note. Bank of England
CEOs The Leadership Secrets Of The Hidden ChampionsForbes - Rainer ZitelmannThe psychology of success and wealth and the power of capitalism. Renowned leadership experts Hermann Simon and Bill Clinton both spoke at an event in Germany There are about 2,700 extremely successful
History Oil and Water: The Tanker Warshistorytoday.com The Strait of Hormuz has become a fraught passage in the Tanker Wars between Iran and Iraq. The war between Iran and Iraq, which lasted for most of …
Anxiety I Tried 47 Different Things To Help My Anxiety – This Is What StuckRefinery29 - Anya MeyerowitzI’ve grappled with anxiety ever since my first panic attack six years ago, during an otherwise inconsequential day in June. Driving from my house to the supermarket, I felt my tongue dry up, then my mouth.
Politics This Economic Theory Could Be Used To Pay For The Green New DealNPR - Scott HorsleyWhen Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rolled out her "Green New Deal," calling for clean energy and guaranteed jobs, one of the first questions she got was: How do you plan to pay for it? The New York Democrat
History Doctoring the Ladieshistorytoday.com Although not allowed to study at university, women in 18th-century England still found ways to join – and challenge – the scholarly world. One might …
Nancy Pelosi AOC says she's "absolutely" willing to meet with Pelosi amid Democratic Party tensionAxios - Rebecca Falconer The 4 progressive Democrats targeted by President Trump dismissed him as a "bully" over his racist tweets and revealed they're willing to resolve …
News The Doctor Who Helped Israeli Spies Catch Eichmann But Refused Recognition For ItNPR - Daniel EstrinThe fake license plates, forged passports and concealed surveillance camera were locked away in the musty archives of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency for 50 years. Now they are touring the U.S. in
Military History Historian Sam Willis on Trafalgar: “British naval dominance wasn’t the reason the battle became famous”historyextra.com The battle of Trafalgar is today remembered as "one of the greatest naval clashes in history" - but how much does this claim stand up to scrutiny? …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Internationalvogue.in - Susan Devaney Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is continuing to confirm just how much we need more women like her at the forefront of politics. Case in point: her latest …
United Arab Emirates Exclusive: UAE plans oil trade overhaul to boost Middle Eastern cloutReuters India - By Rania El Gamal, Dmitry Zhdannikov and Julia PayneDUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' state-run ADNOC, long seen as one of the most conservative oil firms in the Middle East, plans an overhaul for its trading operations as it seeks to the
Optimism Optimism Is a Superpower (and Other Lessons I Learned From Dying)Inc Magazine - Matt PohlsonMy recent near-death experience taught me this powerful lesson about optimism. On June 17, 2018 I was declared dead. This is the story of the heroic acts that defied the laws of medicine and changed me
Work-life Balance 6 signs your boss is taking advantage of youLadders - Lindsay Tigar Here, experts give the tell-tale signs your boss is taking advantage of you — and more importantly, what to do about it. Early in your career, your …
Gratitude How An Attitude Of Gratitude Can Make You A Better LeaderForbes - Rodger Dean DuncanI cover leadership issues that make or break your workplace experience A strong dose of gratitude is good for the soul—and for your leadership effectiveness. Enjoy the little things, because one day you’ll
Quantum Mechanics The strange link between the human mind and quantum physicsBBC News - By Philip Ball"I cannot define the real problem, therefore I suspect there's no real problem, but I'm not sure there's no real problem." The American physicist Richard Feynman said this about the notorious puzzles paradoxes
Yemen Yemen’s people need peace. They won’t get it unless there’s de-escalation in the Middle East.The Washington Post - By Editorial BoardSAUDI ARABIA and its de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, are commonly and justly blamed for a disastrous military intervention in Yemen that, while failing in its objective of defeating forces,
Politics Trump defiant as lawmakers blast his 'racist' attacks on four congresswomenReuters - Jeff MasonWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump doubled down on his attacks against four minority U.S. congresswomen on Monday and dismissed concerns that his comments were racist, prompting outrage from
Global Perspectives Life is a Process of Becoming (The Psychology of Your Future Self)thriveglobal.com - Thomas Oppong “Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they’re finished.” For centuries, philosophers and psychologists have debated personal …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Takes on Trump's Racist Tweets: "This Country Belongs to Everyone"POPSUGAR - Erin CullumAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a powerful speech on Monday, July 15, at a press conference with fellow Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Ilhan Omar Minnesota,
Burnout The Surprising Connection Between Goal-Setting and Burnoutthriveglobal.com - Rebecca Muller New research offers a major tip for setting goals that help us feel less stressed and more inspired. Working toward a collective goal can inspire us …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoChina US remains oblivious to China's trade war attrition staminaglobaltimes.cn Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that China's economy grew 6.2 percent for Q2 2019, slightly dipping below the 6.4 recorded …
Taiwan What the U.S.-China Trade War Is Really AboutBloomberg - Tyler Cowen During my recent travels in Taiwan and China, I was asked repeatedly: What does America really want out of the trade war with China? In the interests …
Saudi Arabia Saudi talks important for support of Lebanese economy, stability: former PMReuters India - by Maha El Dahan and Lisa BarringtonDUBAI (Reuters) - Former Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora said discussions with Saudi Arabia on Monday were important in terms of support for Lebanon's economy, stability and unity. Three former premiers
Politics Democrats Were Struggling to Unify After a Raucous Week. Then President Trump TweetedTIME - Alana AbramsonTensions in the Democratic Party were almost boiling over in the last two weeks, with the four high-profile, outspoken House freshmen known as “The Squad” openly at odds with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Ayanna Pressley Donald Trump’s Racist Tweets Prove the Power of AOC, Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar's SquadTeen Vogue - Lucy DiavoloIn this op-ed, Teen Vogue’s Lucy Diavolo explains how Donald Trump’s tweets targeting four members of Congress known as “the Squad” are proof not just of his racism, but of their power. President Donald
Iran Iran’s Not the Aggressor. The U.S. Is. - FPIFfpif.org - By Khury Petersen-Smith, July 15, 2019. It’s easy to be confused about what’s happening between the U.S. and Iran. On July 10, President Trump again accused Iran of violating the Obama-era …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez I may not agree with AOC’s squad, but they are better Americans than TrumpThe Washington Post - By Max BootYet another reason to be angry at President Trump: He is forcing me — and every other American who is not a racist — to defend the most left-wing members of Congress. These are the four newly elected who
Anne Boleyn 10 Fascinating Facts About Anne Boleynmentalfloss.com - BY Mark Mancini Anne Boleyn was one of England’s most controversial queens. In 1533, King Henry VIII annulled his first marriage (to Catherine of Aragon) and was in …
Donald Trump As Trump doubles down on racist comments, House to vote on condemning themLos Angeles Times - Noah BiermanPresident Trump delivered some of the most incendiary comments of his presidency on Monday, signaling that he intends to build his reelection bid as much around divisive racial and cultural issues as low
Qatar: The 2022 FIFA World Cup Is 'Incredibly Meaningful'The AtlanticThe tournament’s host country pushes back on Franklin Foer’s proposal that FIFA change course and reallocate funds to women’s soccer. Last week, the United States won the 2019 Women’s World Cup championship.
Alan Turing Alan Turing, World War II code-breaker castrated for being gay, is the face of Britain's £50 noteCNN - By Charles Riley, CNN BusinessLondon (CNN Business) — Alan Turing, a crack code-breaker and visionary mathematician who was convicted under Victorian-era homophobic laws, will be the face of Britain's new £50 note. Bank of England
CEOs The Leadership Secrets Of The Hidden ChampionsForbes - Rainer ZitelmannThe psychology of success and wealth and the power of capitalism. Renowned leadership experts Hermann Simon and Bill Clinton both spoke at an event in Germany There are about 2,700 extremely successful
History Oil and Water: The Tanker Warshistorytoday.com The Strait of Hormuz has become a fraught passage in the Tanker Wars between Iran and Iraq. The war between Iran and Iraq, which lasted for most of …
Anxiety I Tried 47 Different Things To Help My Anxiety – This Is What StuckRefinery29 - Anya MeyerowitzI’ve grappled with anxiety ever since my first panic attack six years ago, during an otherwise inconsequential day in June. Driving from my house to the supermarket, I felt my tongue dry up, then my mouth.
