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Robert’s sentiment about Trump reflected that of our admittedly tiny sample of the Panamanian people we talked to during our five-day stay. The U.S. had transferred control of the canal to Panama under a 1977 treaty and every Panamanian we encountered said their country had no intention of giving it back to the Americans, no matter what Trump threatened.

Sep 2, 2024 · On a sweltering summer day in 2013, a single tweet from Tahrir Square sparked a global conversation. Armed with nothing but smartphones, Egyptian protesters captured the raw energy of a movement that traditional media initially overlooked.

Jan 13, 2025 · Ahead of Nosferatu, I revisited Robert Eggers' previous films — The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman — to better understand the director’s obsession with history and folklore. Eggers, whose career began as a production designer, brings an unparalleled attention to detail in his filmmaking. His painstaking historical accuracy not only recreates the past but transforms it, exploring ...

Oct 7, 2024 · Titans of Capital updates and expands my earlier book Giants: The Global Power Elite (2018).Giants identified the 199 direc­tors of the world’s 17 top asset management companies, which between them managed more than $41.1 trillion in wealth.Now, five years later, in Titans of Capital, I examine the ongoing rapid concentration of global capital and how fewer and larger companies now manage ...

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Dec 25, 2024 · 3½ stars (out of 4) Director: James Mangold (Girl, Interrupted, Walk the Line, Ford v Ferrari)Starring: Timoth é e Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro. Rated: R for language . Available: In theaters . About 45 minutes into A Complete Unknown, Joan Baez tells Bob Dylan he’s “kind of an asshole.”As the scene plays, I suspect most viewers will agree because director ...

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Nov 7, 2023 · Sustainable fashion is more than just a buzzword—it's a movement and a necessary one at that. It challenges our consumption habits, pushes for industry reform, and emphasizes the interconnectivity of our actions. Every shirt bought, every brand supported, sends a ripple effect through a vast web of environmental and social contexts.

Feb 16, 2022 · Once these areas were established, Buettner and his team studied and identified the lifestyle characteristics that might explain the longevity of those living in each location, including their diets, levels of physical activity, social networks, views on life’s purpose and more. His findings are fascinating, but to make things even better, they are …