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Quote of the day by Ambrose Bierce: “Marriage: A household consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all, two."

Ambrose Bierce, an influential American satirist, provided a sharp and ironic perspective on marriage. He notoriously defined it as a trio consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, illustrating the complex dynamics of obligation and dependence inherent in marital relationships. Known for critiquing societal norms, Bierce's unapologetic definitions…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

A 1967 promise to keep space peaceful faces a new test: What happens when satellites become targets? America’s space weapons reveal a new battlefield

The United States has deployed space control weapons, sparking global concerns about an orbital arms race. These systems are designed to defend military forces against hostile actions in space. Disrupting satellites could impact vital civilian services like navigation and communication networks. Existing international treaties do not fully address modern space-based…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

A Crisis Is Looming Large as Nearly 50% of Americans Are Entering Retirement With Nothing Saved

New data has revealed that almost half of U.S. workers have stopped saving for the future, and 46% don't have a single dollar sitting in their retirement pot. Fortunately, there are still steps you can take now to start building wealth for retirement.

Barchart · Sep 18

No, Cutting Off Trade With Europe Would Not Make America Wealthier

Trump's zero-sum trade talk is wrongheaded and authoritarian.

Reason · Sep 18

The secret truth is corporate America is moving too slow on AI. Some of it is caution and some is terrible recruitment

The case for slowing AI down got turbocharged last week when Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon publicly resigned, but adoption is already way too slow.

Fortune · Sep 18

Top Texas Republicans knew Bo French’s history of racist comments. They supported him anyway.

The Railroad Commission candidate is under fire from fellow Republicans for a post that said a picture of college students celebrating a football victory shows “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners.”

The Texas Tribune · Sep 18

The American experiment in direct democracy

Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 18

Trump administration moves to cut protections for endangered species

Brett Hartl, the government affairs director at the Center for Biological Diversity, said the move "stabs at the very heart of the Endangered Species Act by giving federal approval to the killing of some of America’s most beloved wildlife."

Euronews · Sep 18

How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spending

In a significant dialogue, US Treasury Secretary Bessent encouraged Japan to implement reforms in its fiscal and monetary policies. Aiming to stabilize the yen and mitigate market fluctuations, he emphasized the importance of US influence in this relationship. Meanwhile, Japan's finance minister sought backing from the US for yen support,…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Aussies in strong start in scrap to keep PGA Tour cards

After six consecutive missed cuts in America, Australian golfer Cam Davis is fighting hard to keep his PGA Tour card at the inaugural Biltmore Championship.

AAP · Sep 18