Culture
Photographs of Mali on the Cusp of Independence
We see this, for example, in an untitled portrait sometimes called “Two Ladies of Bamako.” Here, Keïta captures a pair of women—holding…
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Business
Europe: Stoxx 600 rebounds in broad based gains; Stellantis plunge drags auto stocks
Europe’s benchmark share index rose on Friday (Feb 6) in a largely broad-based rebound from the prior session’s losses, as investors…
Culture
7 ways to run small scale paid tests to validate marketing channels
If you are early-stage and bootstrapped or close to it, every dollar you spend on marketing feels heavier than it should. You know you…
News
Americans in line for more beef from Argentina
President Trump is allowing Argentina to send an additional 80,000 tons of beef to U.S. markets in an attempt to reduce sky-high consumer…
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Virginia’s Clownish Redistricting Scheme
None of this is worthy of a state with one of the finest political traditions in America. Source link
Business
7 reasons raising too much money too soon makes you weaker
There is a moment many founders quietly fantasize about. The big check clears. The bank balance looks real. You finally feel like you can…
News
GOP Rep. Mark Amodei to retire from Congress
Nevada's sole Republican in Congress, Rep. Mark Amodei, will be retiring after eight terms. Source link
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U.S. sanctions Iran's oil shadow fleet as nuke talks start
The Trump administration is sanctioning parts of Iran's energy sector while talks over Tehran's nuclear ambitions unfold in Oman. Source…
Culture
A Pioneer of Electronic Music Reanimates Old Songs
The project evolved out of an informal recording session. In the summer of 2025, the Copelands were offered two free days in a studio in…
News
I Was Jailed for 18 Months Under the FACE Act. It’s Time to Repeal This Unconstitutional Law
The FACE Act is being used against Don Lemon but could be weaponized against pro-life activists like me again. Source link
Business
How to validate a service business idea with minimal investment
You have an idea you cannot shake. It feels obvious, useful, maybe even inevitable. But you also know that building a service business on…
Business
Amazon shares slide as US$200 billion outlay fans fears over AI returns
Big tech’s massive AI spending hike surprises analysts, raising doubts over whether returns can keep pace Amazon.com shares slid 9 per…
News
TikTok accused of breaching EU online content rules
EU tech regulators say the app may have to change its ‘addictive design’ featuring infinite scroll and autoplay Social media app TikTok…
Business
Goldman, JPMorgan and Bank of America boost banker, trader bonus pools by at least 10%
organ Chase, Goldman Sachs Group and Bank of America boosted their bonus pools for bankers and traders by at least 10 per cent, as the…
Business
Societe Generale launches 1.5 billion euro buyback after profit beat estimates
The reacquisition follows two extraordinary share repurchase programmes launched in 2025, worth one billion euros each Societe Generale…
Business
Bank of England cautious about risks from expected dip in inflation
Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill said on Friday (Feb 6) that there was a risk that the central bank draws too much comfort from an…
News
Midnight Strikes for Immigration Restrictionism
The donors are back in charge of the GOP, for now. But Trump could still turn back the clock with some old-fashioned firings. Source link
News
On Crime, Buckley Understood What Mamdani Fails to See
William F. Buckley could foresee NYC’s crime problems in 1965, but Zohran Mamdani remains oblivious. Source link
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Chasing Platforms Instead of Ambulances: Social Media Liability Trial Kicks Off in California
If the case finds success, it will open the floodgates for attorneys to sue deep-pocketed companies regardless of whether they actually…