• What bank earnings can tell us about the economy

    Over the next week, six major banks will be reporting their earnings. Higher interest rates could affect both sides of their balance sheets.

  • China’s leader Xi Jinping tells Taiwan ex-president Ma Ying-jeou that ‘no force can separate us’

    By Matthew Walsh Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that “external interference” would not stop Beijing from unifying with Taiwan, as he met the self-ruled island’s former leader in a rare display of cross-strait dialogue. Taiwan’s ex-president Ma Ying-jeou is in China as part of what he has called a “journey of peace” to calm […]

  • SPONSORED POST: Tell Us How You Use Your Outdoor Space and We’ll Tell You How to Make It Better at IKEA

    Your outdoor space is really another room of your home — and just like the rooms inside your home, you’ll enjoy your patio or backyard most if it’s designed thoughtfully. That means taking a moment to think about your summertime personality. Pop quiz: What’s the one thing you’re most excited to do outside when the weather gets warm? READ MORE

  • TELL US: How did you get your job in Denmark?

    Finding a job in Denmark as an international can be a long and difficult process for many. Sharing tips and hearing success stories can be a great boost for those currently job-seeking.

  • TELL US: Have you ever offended a Dane?

    Denmark is known for its deeply ironic sense of humour, but is it possible to overstep the mark?

  • TELL US: What's your best Swedish celebrity encounter?

    Tell us about a time you met a Swedish celebrity. Regardless of whether it's a great, bad, embarrassing, mundane, funny or incredibly random story, we'd love to hear it.

  • What can Wrestlemania teach us about Trump voters?

    Social conservatives used to criticise wrestling for its bad language and violence, now liberals say it’s too sexist. That cultural shift may be reflected in voting patterns too, if Donald Trump can persuade enough people that the Democrats are today’s prudes, says Will Cooling It is nearly a decade since Donald Trump descended the golden []

  • What the left can teach the right about political power

    Political power is not a toy. It is not a trophy awarded to the winner of the debate club. Power is a game, but it is the game of kings. It is chess, not checkers. If you intend to play the game, you had better come with a serious strategy and the will to win, because you can bet the other side is playing for keeps.For too long, conservatives have engaged in politics as if it were professional football, something to watch for entertainment while sitting on the couch so you can complain about...

  • Can the bias in algorithms help us see our own?

    Algorithms were supposed to make our lives easier and fairer: help us find the best job applicants, help judges impartially assess the risks of bail and bond decisions, and ensure that health care is delivered to the patients with the greatest need. By now, though, we know that algorithms can be just as biased as the human decision-makers they inform and replace.

  • What the US can learn from Brussels’s NatCon shutdown

    Is free speech dead in Europe? Just this week in Belgium, police stormed a gathering of conservatives, attempting to overtake the event on the grounds of “public safety” and stopping “a public disturbance.” The National Conservatism Conference, or “NatCon,” planned to host a conference for European conservative thought leaders such as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor […]

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    Chicago Politics Roundup: Kicking the Can In City Hall

    34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the efficacy of using community grants to tackle the affordable housing crisis, prioritizing fiscal recovery for the city, and explore the next steps in addressing the migrant crisis. https://omny.fm/shows/steve-cochran-on

  • National Science Board honors former Stanford president

    The former Stanford president recieved the NSB’s Vannevar Bush Award, which celebrates exceptional lifelong leaders in science.