The recent BRICS Summit in Kazan has been interpreted by some as a significant step toward establishing an alternative global order, yet the reality is more complex. Yves critiques Nima Alkhorshid’s sensationalistic framing of the event, arguing that BRICS remains in a nascent stage focused on inspiration rather than concrete…...

Avenue Capital Group, a prominent investment firm led by billionaire Marc Lasry, is currently on the lookout for a buyer for its impact investing division following a significant shift in interest from one of its primary investors, the New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYSCRF). The $12.2 billion firm is…...

Elon Musk recently faced a significant legal setback in his ongoing battle regarding severance claims filed by former Twitter executives following his acquisition of the company in 2022. A judge ruled that former CEO Parag Agrawal and other high-ranking officials could pursue their claims against Musk, alleging that he dismissed…...

Medea Benjamin and Nicholas Davies shed light on the ongoing militaristic tendencies of both the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations, projecting a continuation of U.S. war policies that have aggravated global conflicts. Their work serves as a vital reminder of the unwavering grip that the military-industrial complex has on American politics,…...

Japan is set to launch an ambitious project to create an automated cargo transport corridor connecting Tokyo and Osaka, a venture referred to by the government as a “conveyor belt road.” This initiative stems from a pressing shortage of truck drivers and aims to address the increasing demand for deliveries…...

In a significant development, U.S. energy regulators have turned down an amended interconnection agreement for an Amazon data center that was planned to be directly linked to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant operated by Talen Energy in Pennsylvania. This decision, disclosed in a filing, highlights growing concerns over the implications…...

House Speaker Mike Johnson made headlines recently when he suggested that Republicans “probably will” seek to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act, legislation designed to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. This statement arose during his campaign efforts for a vulnerable New York Republican congressman, amid the backdrop of a forthcoming Micron…...

On Friday, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a significant settlement in a long-standing lawsuit against Townstone Financial, a mortgage lender based in Chicago, over serious allegations of racial discrimination. The proposed settlement requires Townstone Financial to pay a fine of $105,000, which would be directed into the…...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced its intention to settle a case against Townstone Financial, a Chicago-based company accused of discriminatory lending practices, specifically targeted at African American neighborhoods within the city. This proposed settlement comes after a protracted legal battle that commenced in 2020 and follows a…...

In the current political landscape, the control exercised by modern political parties over electoral processes—including ballot access, voting methods, and vote counting—has become paramount. This assertion takes on added significance in the wake of pivotal moments like Bush v. Gore and the subsequent use of election validity as a battleground,…...

ArcBest Company’s third quarter results were adversely impacted by weak demand and rising cost pressures, prompting concerns about future profitability. While the firm has worked to mitigate earnings pressures through various internal strategies in recent months, it is in dire need of a more favorable freight market to improve its…...