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    Fareed: Culture and class have replaced economics in politics

    CNN’s Fareed Zakaria tries to break down why President Joe Biden’s approval ratings are as low as 38%, despite the American economy’s stellar report card. Zakaria explains why this could be due to the American population placing more importance on class, culture and identity.

  • Minimum wage is UK’s ‘most successful economic policy in a generation’

    Resolution Foundation study suggests lowest earners are £6,000 a year better off due to policyThe minimum wage has driven up the pay of millions of Britain’s lowest earners by £6,000 a year, making it the single most successful economic policy in a generation, according to a leading thinktank.Since its introduction in 1999 by Tony Blair’s first Labour administration the policy has secured cross-party agreement, and should be seen as the basis for further improvements in the welfare of low wage...

  • Sheffield Council approves second part of ‘successful’ Economic Recovery Fund projects

    Members of Sheffield Council’s economic development and skills policy committee discussed the second round of the “successful” Economic Recovery Fund (ERF) at the town hall yesterday (March 20). A report published ahead of the meeting stated that initially the ERF – “a unique, innovative grant fund” that aims to support local economic recovery in district and local centres – was set up in the city’s Covid Business Recovery Plan in March 2021. A second round was launched in February 2023 and...

  • Netflix showrunner says parallels between Chinese cultural revolution scene & cancel culture 'hard to ignore'

    The showrunner for Netflix's new show "3 Body Problem", David Benioff noted the parallels between a scene depicting China’s Cultural Revolution and modern cancel culture. Netflix’s new sci-fi epic ‘3 Body Problem’ is based on the Hugo award-winning story of the same name by Chinese science fiction author Liu Cixin. While the story is about humanity preparing for an alien invasion, with an emphasis on interstellar physics, the show’s opening scene went viral for depicting a controversial...

  • “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” Director P. Frank Williams Launches Multimedia Venture ‘For The Culture By The Culture’

    P. Frank Williams, a recipient of Emmy and eight NAACP Image Awards for his work in television and film production, has launched his multimedia production company, For The Culture By The Culture Media Inc. (@FXCXC). This venture comes on the heels of his recent success directing and executive producing the highly-anticipated “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,” set to premiere […] The post “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” Director P. Frank Williams Launches Multimedia Venture ‘For...

  • Prithviraj says he is gaining from the triumphs of Manjummel Boys, Premalu and Bramayugam: ‘Their success could pave way for Aadujeevitham’s success’

    The Malayalam film industry is currently on cloud nine after experiencing an immensely successful February, wherein three films — Manjummel Boys, Premalu and Bramayugam — achieved major box office success. Among these, Manjummel Boys emerged as an industry hit, earning over Rs 190 crore, and becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. Despite a relatively quieter March, the industry is looking forward to ending the month with a bang with the release of Blessy's survival drama...

  • Success is flying high at NTRA

    By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat Grayson County commissioners Tuesday got an update on the state of the county’s airport from several sources. Grayson County Regional… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • Germany waltzes into economic decline

    It might have Europe’s largest economy, but Germany has a problem. Its economy is in secular decline. The German economy contracted in 2023, and economists project growth of 0.2% in 2024. Through 2029, the German economy is projected to show growth of just 8%, while gross domestic product in the United States should be more than double […]

  • The Metamodern Shift in the Culture Wars

    Metamodernism conveys the experience of living in a world in which we feel comfortable oscillating between different perspectives.

  • Why You Should Visit Malta for Arts and Culture

    As Malta hosts its first biennale this spring, the island nation hopes to

  • Why Being Your Own Influencer Is the Key to Success For Entrepreneurs

    Are you showing up as a face in your business? If not, here is why you are missing a major opportunity for brand impact and loyalty and what you can do about it.

  • Unity critical going forward

    A LOT of Zimbabweans paid the ultimate price to unyoke us from the chains of repression under colonialism. Thousands of sons and To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions