Harvard faculty to vote on proposal to limit number of A grades in each course Effort to curb grade inflation, by limiting top marks to 20% of students in a course, is opposed by most students The Guardian - US · Apr 3
Bye-Bye, Bondi Plus: pro-tech media sells to big tech, Trump's new tariffs, jobs numbers, and more... Reason · Apr 3
The tax escape map: Billionaires are bolting for Florida from the West Coast and taking billions in tax revenue with them Driven partly by proposed wealth taxes, some of America’s richest people have poured millions into waterfront Florida real estate. Fortune · Apr 2
Paradigm, a major investor in Kalshi, is building its own prediction markets trading terminal, sources say The longtime crypto venture firm has invested three times over into Kalshi, and Paradigm’s managing partner Matt Huang is on the startup’s board. Fortune · Apr 1
Is it wrong for me to want to see Kanye West perform at Wireless? Ye will return to the UK for the first time in over a decade to perform on all three days of Wireless Festival 2026. But can I compartmentalise my feelings about him enough to cop a ticket? Evening Standard · Apr 1
Warren Buffett says he stopped talking to Bill Gates over Epstein—and worries he could be called as a witness “I don't want to be in the position where I know things,” Buffett said. Fortune · Mar 31
Social Media Is Not Tobacco Plus: Hollywood is over, the war in Iran is not, Democrats are fighting about affordability, and more... Reason · Mar 31
Prosecutors Allege Former Venezuelan First Lady Built Family-Run Network That Gave Relatives Control of Drug Routes Prosecutors allege that Cilia Flores, the former Venezuelan first lady, built a family-run network that granted relatives control over drug routes, state contracts and key government positions. Latin Times · Mar 30
Rubio makes bold claim on when Iran war will end: ‘Weeks, not months’ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested a potential de-escalation of the Iran war, saying it would last "weeks, not months". He also noted Iran's willingness to discuss "certain things". However, Mr Rubio's comments contradict reports from the Wall Street Journal that Donald Trump is considering deploying an additional… The Independent UK · Mar 27
Dollar Advances as Iran War Rages The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.27%. The dollar moved higher on Friday as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosts safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's +5% rally in crude oil prices is pushing inflation expectations higher,... Barchart · Mar 27
Dollar Gains on Concerns Over a Protracted Iran War The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rose to a 1-week high and is up by +0.05%. The dollar is slightly higher today as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosts safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today’s +3% rally in crude oil prices is pushing inflation expectations higher, potentially... Barchart · Mar 27
Transportation Chair Graves will retire after 26 years in House Rep. Sam Graves, who chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is joining a growing list of lawmakers deciding not to seek reelection this year. “After considerable reflection, 2026 will be my final year in Congress,” Graves, 62, said in a Friday statement. “This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s… Roll Call · Mar 27
10 Boats, 10,000 Troops Plus: a pause on power plant bombing, an executive order to fund the TSA, a tentative plan to end the DHS shutdown, and more… Reason · Mar 27
Kanye West premieres new album amid ongoing controversies Kanye West premiered his long-awaited album, Bully, live on YouTube on 26 March, featuring Travis Scott and Nine Vicious. The album has been teased since September 2024, following his Vultures 2 release, with previews and a short film Bully V1 starring his son, Saint. West initially claimed a significant portion… The Independent UK · Mar 27
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Nation’s ‘fanciest’ restaurant fuming over California apartment complex NIMBY battle After transforming a Napa Valley town into a global culinary destination over three decades, the French Laundry owner is now leading a local revolt against plans for 120 worker apartments
The Times of India · Mar 26 Iran’s Trump? Ghalibaf emerges as Tehran’s hardline dealmaker The White House says talks with Iran are alive, even as Tehran publicly denies direct negotiations and keeps up military pressure across the region. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The United States has been engaged over the last three days in productive conversations,” while adding: “You’re beginning to…
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Kalshi and Polymarket are using influencers to lure in the 50% who don’t bet on sports gambling sites: women IN FOCUS: Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have shifted their business model to lure in younger women through a network of social media influencers, reports Rhian Lubin
Barchart · Mar 24 Stocks Settle Lower as Iran War Boosts Crude Oil and Bond Yields The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.77%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Mar 24 Dollar Advances Amid Concerns About Escalation of the Iran War The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.42%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday as the ongoing war with Iran drags on, boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Tuesday's +4% jump in crude oil prices may stoke inflation and prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a...
Fortune · Mar 24 Palantir’s billionaire CEO says only two kinds of people will succeed in the AI era: trade workers — ‘or you’re neurodivergent’ Billionaire Alex Karp tells Gen Z to skip elite college degrees, as one-fifth of Fortune 500 companies recruit more neurodivergent talent by 2027.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Ex-Wall Street Journal editor gives damning verdict on Trump’s latest Iran claims: ‘We have become Baghdad Bob’ Iranian officials have twice denied that any negotiations with the U.S. have occurred, contradicting the U.S. president’s claims
Barchart · Mar 23 Stocks Rally as President Trump Eases Iran Threats The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +2.10%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +2.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.19%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +2.14%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Mar 23 Stocks Rebound as Crude Oil Sinks After President Trump Eases Iran Threats The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.97%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.47%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Times of India · Mar 18 ‘Fake news’: Russia dismisses report on sharing drone technology with Iran The Kremlin has dismissed a Wall Street Journal report alleging Russia is supplying Iran with satellite imagery and advanced drone technology. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeled the claims "fake news," denying expanded intelligence sharing and military cooperation aimed at supporting Tehran's regional operations against US forces.
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Spas and gyms now outnumber retail stores in America Research shows that the U.S. has the world’s largest wellness market