US economic resilience over the last 15 years has been a tailwind for investors — but after a forecast-defying stretch of growth, it’s also creating a big blind spot in the market. The economy’s recent ability to avoid a recession could mean investors are caught off guard when a downturn does eventually materialize, financial pros…
Every time I hear about an American civilian getting picked up and imprisoned in places like Afghanistan, North Korea, Iraq or Iran, I say — what the heck are they doing there anyway? They shouldn’t be there! It always reminds me of the last verse in the Dylan song, “Frankie Lee and Judas Priest,” where he…
In China’s political history, ideology has always played a central role in shaping social order and legitimizing political power. In times of crisis, when the legitimacy of the ruling class is challenged, the role of ideology becomes even more decisive. In the 14th century, Zhu Yuanzhang, after overthrowing the Yuan Dynasty, faced the problem of…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — As Americans enjoy the first Monday of September with an extra day off, many might not realize the rich history behind Labor Day. According to UCA Professor Michael Rosenow, the origins of Labor Day date back to the Gilded Age of American history. In 1882, workers organized the first Labor…
Pockets are simple, extremely practical folds of fabric stitched into our clothes, and a place to stow coins, keys and phone, while freeing up the hands. That is unless you are a woman, of course. For centuries, pockets have been a gendered battleground, with the lack of pockets in women’s clothing more than merely inconvenient,…
In the post, the president lashed out at America’s museums for being “the last remaining segment of ‘WOKE,’” before singling out the Smithsonian as “OUT OF CONTROL” for discussing “how horrible our Country is, how bad Slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been,” but nothing about “Success, nothing about Brightness, nothing about the…
United States President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. On Wednesday, following a virtual meeting with European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump warned of “severe consequences” if Putin refuses to accept a ceasefire after more…
A new biography by Baltimore author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson puts fashion pioneer Claire McCardell back at the center of American style. “Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free” says that the Frederick-born designer revolutionized women’s clothing from the 1930s through the 1950s. Her legacy is now highlighted alongside an exhibit at the Maryland Center…
In fairness, the U.K. government did demand Apple grant it a backdoor to access user data, teeing up an almighty fight with the U.S. And its online safety laws have tried to rein in tech giants with new rules forcing them to police “harmful” content – much to the annoyance of some U.S. lawmakers. Still,…
Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash. The parent organisation of a top-visited history museum in the United States has denied that political pressure played a role in the removal of a display about the impeachments of US President Donald Trump. The Smithsonian Institution, which runs the…