On Sapelo Island off Georgia's coast, Ire Gene Grovner tends his chickens and collard greens with the ease of someone who knows exactly what he's protecting. At 70, he stands on land his family has occupied for nine generations—a modest plot in Hogg Hummock, a community of Gullah Geechee people whose ancestors survived slavery only […]
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Financial bullying can ruin a marriage: first-person stories
The line between financial responsibility and financial abuse isn't always clear — especially when you're living it. When a major survey revealed that one in ten Americans describe their partner as a "financial bully," the response from readers was swift and telling: many pushed back hard against the label. Surely, they argued, monitoring spending is […]
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UAE’s OPEC Exit Could Spark Oil Market Volatility
The United Arab Emirates just dealt a serious blow to one of the world's most powerful cartels. After six decades of membership, the Gulf state announced its exit from OPEC this week—a shocking move that threatens to upend global oil markets for years to come. On the surface, the timing seems almost absurd. With oil […]
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Bank of England warns ‘higher inflation unavoidable’ as it holds rates steady
The Bank of England's latest decision to freeze interest rates at 3.75% carries an ominous undertone: buckle up, because inflation is coming whether we like it or not. Governor Andrew Bailey didn't mince words this week when he delivered the monetary policy committee's verdict. While keeping borrowing costs steady for the third consecutive meeting, he […]
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Trump to lift tariffs on Scotch whisky after king’s US visit
President Donald Trump said the United States will remove all tariffs on Scotch whisky imports in a gesture of diplomatic goodwill following King Charles III's visit to the White House. "In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful Country, […]
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Taiwan’s baristas forced to compete as ‘Chinese Taipei’ at global championship
A decision by the World Coffee Championships has enraged Taiwan's coffee community, including previous competition winners. Berg Wu remembers the pride he felt when he was crowned world barista champion. The stands that June day in Dublin were packed with cheering friends as he bested competitors from more than 50 countries to take first place […]
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Shipping firms question safety in Strait of Hormuz despite Trump plan
President Donald Trump announced Monday that the U.S. Navy would "guide" stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but shipping industry officials have questioned whether the plan will ensure safe passage through the critical waterway. Trump said the operation, called "Project Freedom," would be a humanitarian gesture "on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern […]
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EEOC sues New York Times over alleged discrimination in promotion
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming the news organization improperly passed over a white male employee for promotion based on his race or sex. The employee was not promoted to the position of deputy real estate editor, a role that was listed in January 2025. […]
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Could a jet fuel crisis ground global air travel?
Jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the war in Iran, raising questions about potential disruptions to air travel and holiday plans worldwide. If the conflict doesn't resolve and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, could airlines simply run out of aviation fuel? It's a scenario the aviation industry has never faced before. […]
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CNN’s Amanpour voices concerns about Paramount Skydance acquisition
Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, has expressed concern about Paramount Skydance's potential acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, CNN's parent company. Speaking at the Truth Tellers summit honoring the late English journalism pioneer Sir Harry Evans, Amanpour said she was worried about what the deal could mean for the cable news network. "Clearly I'm concerned, […]