Blockers by Michael Lewis review – the quiet heroes who tried to stop Doge The author of Moneyball brings his exceptional narrative skills to bear on Musk’s anti-government crusade The Guardian - UK · 7h ago
Thursday briefing: 68 facts about the Bayeux tapestry as it goes on display In today’s newsletter: No Bayeux ticket? Everything you need to know about the sold-out exhibition – from its epic journey to London to a Game of Thrones likeness The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Bayeux Tapestry 'mania' sweeps UK as sold-out exhibition opens London's sold-out Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opens on Thursday to a British public gripped by "mania" as the medieval artwork depicting the Norman conquest of England goes on display outside France for the first time. Radio France Internationale · Sep 10
Bayeux Tapestry 'mania' sweeps UK as first exhibition outside France opens The British Museum on Thursday opened its doors for the first public display of the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry outside of France. The museum has so far sold a record-breaking 100,000 tickets to see the tapestry, which depicts the Norman conquest of England under William the Conqueror. France 24 · Sep 10
Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been stalked. They’re far from alone in the WNBA Players generally welcome interacting with their fans. But as the league’s popularity surges, there are dangers to be aware of The Guardian - US · Sep 8
Tale of conquest and symbol of friendship, the Bayeux Tapestry is a hot ticket at the British Museum The Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum this week, marking its return to British soil for the first time since the 11th century The Independent UK · Sep 7
Bayeux Tapestry’s UK return described as ‘enormous act of diplomacy’ The masterpiece has returned to the UK for the first time in almost 1,000 years, on loan as part of a special agreement between the UK and France The Independent UK · Sep 7
Bayeux Tapestry exhibition ‘an enormous act of diplomacy’, says museum curator The masterpiece has returned to the UK for the first time in almost 1,000 years, on loan as part of a special agreement between the UK and France. Evening Standard · Sep 7
A new entente? Bayeux tapestry’s UK arrival ‘closes loop’ on Brexit tensions Culture secretary Lisa Nandy is among first viewers as epic embroidery is unpacked at British Museum, a landmark in Anglo-French diplomacy The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
'The Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Says Prediction Markets Are 'Gambling No Matter What Anyone Calls It' Michael Burry said prediction markets are 'gambling' regardless of how they are classified, arguing platforms such as Kalshi exploit a regulatory loophole as legal battles over event contracts continue. International Business Times UK · Jul 12
Test runs and a shock-absorbing cage: how Bayeux tapestry was moved to UK Medieval artwork safely delivered to British Museum before going on display from September in tightly controlled conditions The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now Across the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come The Independent UK · Jul 1
‘Treats its audience like adults’: why Moneyball is my feelgood movie The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to their favourite comfort films is an ode to Brad Pitt and Aaron Sorkin’s lovably human baseball drama The Guardian - US · May 11
After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds Faith leaders in Southern California are uniting after devastating twin wildfires that hit the region in January 2025 causing unprecedented losses The Independent UK · May 7
The Conversation · Apr 16 The Lewis dynasty makes a third bid to shape democratic socialism in Canada Democratic socialism, David Lewis reportedly told his son, Stephen, may not triumph in his lifetime, but perhaps for his children. “Recently,” said grandson Avi Lewis, “my Dad told me the same thing: not in my lifetime, maybe in yours.”
Reason · Feb 11 "No State Authority Is Needed to Be a Creep in a Local Bar. Any Jamoke Can Do That." From Heckman v. Village of Shannon, decided Monday by Judge Iain Johnston (N.D. Ill.): Unless noted, the following allegations come… The post "No State Authority Is Needed to Be a Creep in a Local Bar. Any Jamoke Can Do That." appeared first on Reason.com.
Fortune · Feb 10 America's new love affair with gambling drives Kalshi to $871 million haul on Super Bowl Sunday Days before the Super Bowl, Michael Lewis warned that sports gambling is "especially predatory toward young men."
Fortune · Feb 5 Top analyst Tom Lee on gold's black swan risk: Elon Musk becoming 'the new central bank' "It all fits in a swimming pool, all the gold in the world," the Fundstrat head of research said. Plus, it's "extraterrestrial."
Fortune · Feb 5 Michael Lewis and Tom Lee hold court on the $1 trillion software-stock carnage: ‘I think fear is not a bad thing to be long right now’ 90% of stocks go to zero, and the best retail traders are dead.
Fortune · Feb 5 Michael Lewis reveals he’s got a deal to write a Sam Altman book—when ChatGPT is ready to write a rival draft Altman admitted over dinner that ChatGPT wasn’t nearly advanced enough, Lewis claimed. “He said, ‘It’d be a really bad book.’”
Benzinga · Dec 5, 2025 Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Real Estate Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
Fortune · Dec 3, 2025 Anthropic considers IPO despite warnings that excess liquidity is blowing a bubble in the markets Senior central bank chiefs see excess liquidity in a range of asset markets.
Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025 Michael Burry Reveals Why He Closed Scion — Guess What? He's Bearish Michael Burry appeared on "The Big Short" author Michael Lewis' "Against the Rules" podcast, where he revealed more details on his bearish position in Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) and why he closed his Scion Asset Management hedge fund.
Benzinga · Nov 18, 2025 Michael Burry Set To Be Interviewed By 'Big Short' Author Michael Lewis 'Very Soon' — What You Should Know Michael Burry, the investor who famously predicted the 2008 housing crisis, is set to appear on Michael Lewis' podcast to mark the anniversaries of "The Big Short" book and film.
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 21, 2025 Sydney Gay Bar Pink Pony Unveils New Name After Backlash From Queer Community "A bold new chapter in Sydney’s nightlife is about to begin.”