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Trump bickers with Powell over Fed renovation costs

Investments and Business

Trump disputes with Powell over Fed renovation expenses

Juolie F. Roseberg

Tensions have once again surfaced between former President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—this time, over the projected expenses associated with modernizing the Federal Reserve’s infrastructure. As discussions…

Health

Women are drinking more alcohol — and health impacts are increasing

Juolie F. Roseberg

Across the United States, alcohol use among women has increased significantly in recent years, prompting growing concern over the health implications. Once generally consuming less than men, women’s drinking habits…

Someone has eaten artist Maurizio Cattelan’s million banana – again

Fashion and Trends

Maurizio Cattelan’s $6 million banana sculpture eaten—again

Juolie F. Roseberg

Conceptual art often teeters precariously between challenging viewers and verging on the ridiculous. Few artworks capture this dynamic as strikingly as Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” — essentially a banana affixed to…

Economy

Goldman Sachs cautious about the economy

Juolie F. Roseberg

In a significant change from its earlier stable outlook, Goldman Sachs is now showing increased wariness regarding the trajectory of the global economy. The well-regarded investment bank, renowned for its…

Slim sneakers are the shoe of the summer

Fashion and Trends

Slim sneakers: this summer’s must-have shoe

Juolie F. Roseberg

In the ever-evolving world of fashion, footwear trends often mirror larger cultural shifts—and this summer, slim sneakers have quietly claimed the spotlight. Once overshadowed by the chunky “dad shoes” and…

'It's a reference whenever you want to build tension': How Psycho's terrifying music changed film forever

Culture and Entertainment

The legacy of Psycho’s terrifying music in cinematic history

Juolie F. Roseberg

In the history of cinema, few moments have been as instantly recognizable and profoundly influential as the high-pitched, stabbing violins that accompany the infamous shower scene in Psycho. Composed by…

India beckons Western fashion brands — but their cultural missteps can be costly

Fashion and Trends

India lures Western fashion brands — but cultural blunders can have a high price

Juolie F. Roseberg

As the global fashion industry expands its footprint across emerging markets, India has increasingly become a focal point for Western brands seeking growth beyond saturated territories. With its rapidly expanding…

How Black Sabbath found their sound - and invented heavy metal

Culture and Entertainment

Tracing how Black Sabbath invented the heavy metal sound

Juolie F. Roseberg

When Black Sabbath emerged from the gritty industrial landscape of Birmingham, England, in the late 1960s, few could have predicted the seismic impact they would have on music. Drawing from…

South Park to stream on Paramount+ after bidding war

Culture and Entertainment

Paramount+ wins South Park streaming rights after intense bidding war

Juolie F. Roseberg

After years of being a cornerstone of animated satire, South Park has secured a new streaming home in a deal that underscores the intensifying competition among digital platforms. Following a…

S&P 500 notches record high close on optimism about trade deals

Investments and Business

S&P 500 marks record high close with trade deal optimism

Juolie F. Roseberg

The U.S. stock market marked a significant milestone as the S&P 500 index reached a record high close, driven largely by renewed confidence in international trade negotiations. Investor sentiment appeared…