By Howard Bloom On Monday April 14, 2025, the peer-reviewed sociology journal Socius published an article called “Breaking Free of the Iron Cage,” a striking title. Why was Breaking Free of the Iron Cage so arresting that even the lofty physics outlet Phys.org gave it space? StudyFinds, an outlet that sums up the latest eye-catching scientific research, said
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Janet Simmelink—69, retired, and like many people in her milieu, visibly agitated—recently lingered on the outskirts of Denver’s Civic Center Park on a colorless evening, politely tolerating my questions. She told me she’d never particularly liked the man she’d now come to hear speak—the man a stunning 34,000 people had come to hear, in fact,
Claim: A pair of authentic news headlines accurately stated that the U.S. Department of Justice directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione, whereas prosecutors offered a gunman who killed 23 in a racist attack at a Texas Walmart a plea deal to avoid the same sentence. Rating: Rating:
Today’s mortgage interest rates have increased. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has risen by 17 basis points to 6.69%. The 15-year fixed interest rate is up 17 basis points to 6.05%, making it the first time the 15-year rate has surpassed 6% in over three weeks. Mortgage rate movements are becoming
By Sheila Dang HOUSTON – U.S. oil major Chevron plans to increase the use of a technique that allows it to fracture subterranean rock in three wells at a time in the Permian basin, the company told Reuters, in an effort to cut the time and cost of producing oil. Chevron’s expansion of the technique,
Apple’s market cap has plummeted by $700 billion as its stock takes a beating in the aftermath of Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs. The company is uniquely exposed to Trump’s tariffs on China, as it produces most of its moneymaker iPhones in the country. If CEO Tim Cook can’t secure tariff exemptions for the company, as
Trump administration “border czar” Tom Homan giving the keynote address at the Border Security Expo at the Phoenix convention center on April 8, 2025. Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror The leader of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that his dream for the agency is squads of trucks rounding up immigrants for deportation the
MANSFIELD, S.D. (AP) — Jared Bossly was planting soybeans one spring night in 2023 on his 2,000-acre farm in South Dakota when he spotted a sheriff’s vehicle parked at the corner of his property. He had a hunch it wasn’t a social visit. “I’m like, ‘Well, I doubt he’s just being a friendly neighbor, giving
By Manoj Kumar and Ruma Paul NEW DELHI/DHAKA (Reuters) – India has withdrawn a transhipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargoes to other countries via its land borders, in a fresh blow to Dhaka which is already reeling from steep U.S. tariffs on its goods. The move is expected to disrupt Bangladesh’s readymade garment exports and
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre has reportedly left hospital after recently saying she had “four days to live”. Her representative said she was discharged on Monday, according to US celebrity website People. Photos in Australian media on Wednesday are said to show Ms Giuffre being driven in a vehicle north of Perth. The 41-year-old appeared
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase has said Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are “likely” to spark a recession. Jamie Dimon is one of the most prominent voices in corporate America and has regularly been consulted by administrations during times of crisis. Tariffs latest: US-China trade war escalates A recession is when there are at least six
REVOLVE Festival is heading back the desert. The eighth annual edition of the invite-only festival, which takes place April 12 in Thermal, Calif., over Coachella weekend 1, will feature an all-star performance lineup including Lil Wayne, Tyga, Gelo and Uncle Waffles, plusDJ sets byHunny Bee, DJ Lex and Quinn Blake, as well as special guestCardi
Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce more support for businesses after Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs kicked in on Saturday, a senior minister has told Sky News. Darren Jones, chief secretary to the Treasury, told Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips: “There’ll be further announcements from the prime minister this week on support for British business.”
The energy group founded by Dale Vince, the eco-tycoon, is kicking off a hunt for investors in a solar park which is expected to become one of Britain’s biggest renewable energy projects. Sky News understands that Ecotricity, Mr Vince’s company, has hired KPMG to explore talks with prospective investors or buyers for the project at
De La Rue, the Bank of England’s currency printer, is closing in on the £300m sale of one of its two core businesses – a move that will pave the way for a takeover of its remaining operations. Sky News has learnt that De La Rue is expected to announce to the London Stock Exchange
Sir Keir Starmer promised “bold changes” as he announced he will relax rules around electric vehicles after carmakers were hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs. The prime minister said “global trade is being transformed” after the US president‘s 25% levy on imported cars, and 10% tariff on other products, came into force. Jaguar Land Rover has
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