Arts and Theater

Ecological Horror on Stage in Black Sunday

Jesús leaves California after his wife and children are deported in the La Placita Raid, a 1931 raid in Los Angeles where authorities rounded up and repatriated four hundred Mexican migrants and Mexican Americans. The La Placita Raid was part of a systematic program of repatriation carried out by local governments across the United States. As many as two million...

Business

Tesla should probe Elon Musk’s conflicts of interest: Elizabeth Warren

Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Tesla Inc.’s board to investigate whether Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is using the electric-vehicle maker’s resources to benefit other companies he owns and runs. In a 10-page letter sent Thursday to Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm, the Democratic senator said Musk’s activities — like diverting computer chips from the carmaker to his social media company X Corp....

Celebrity

Blueface’s Dad Seeks Prayers Ahead Of Son’s Sentencing (Video)

Roomies, Blueface’s dad, Johnathan Porter Sr., is hoping for a miracle as he heads to his son’s sentencing hearing. RELATED: Blueface Remains In Jail Amid Delayed Court Appearance For Sentencing & Release (UPDATE)  Blueface’s Dad Prays For His Release Blueface’s dad hopped on Instagram, asking fans for prayers and sharing his hope for his son’s release today, Friday, August 9....

Crypto

City of Santa Monica Bitcoin Office to Host Open-Source Bitcoin Festival In October

The City of Santa Monica's Bitcoin Office has announced a one-day Bitcoin open-source festival scheduled for October 18th, with the date subject to change. The event, held in partnership with the Proof of Workforce Foundation, aims to provide education on various aspects of Bitcoin, including mining, investment, and the broader implications of Bitcoin in the economy. 🎡 We are excited to...

Culture

‘Science is cool’ | Eurozine

Due to differences in school systems between Ukraine and Austria, Ukrainian adolescents often enter university earlier than Austrian students. This episode of the Knowledgeable Youth podcast discusses the variations in higher education. The students’ conversation centres around Agata Zysiak’s article ‘Bleaching Blue Collars’ that draws insights from the experiences of first-generation students under state socialism in Poland and the barriers...

Economy

Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat wins bronze against Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz in 57 kg free-style wrestling

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won bronze against Puerto Rico's Darian Toi Cruz by 13-5 in a medal round of free-style wrestling of 57 kg at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Cruz earned the first point of the medal match in the first few minutes. However, Sehrawat very quickly earned 2 points, which Cruz beat by winning another point, pinning Sehrawat....

Education

Former Teacher Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ VP pick. Here’s What He’s Done for Education in Minnesota

Walz, whose wife, father, and siblings were all teachers, intoned: “Don’t ever underestimate teachers.” Harris spoke of Walz leading his football team from a winless season to the school’s first-ever state championship. And she spoke of his decision to be faculty advisor for his school’s first Gay-Straight Alliance. “Tim Walz was the kind of teacher and mentor that every child...

Fashion

Poolside Chic – Julia Berolzheimer

Outfit Details:Emporio Sirenuse Dress, Valentino Hat, Saint Laurent Sunglasses Transition seamlessly with poolside fashion that adapts from the warm late summer to the cooler early fall days. Start with sleek swimwear, perfect for soaking up the sun, and add lightweight cotton cover-ups or soft, oversized cardigans as the air grows crisp. Durable leather sandals and a stylish tote carry the look from...

Finance

Larry Summers warns against presidential influence over Fed policy

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned against incorporating any presidential sway over the setting of U.S. monetary policy, saying it would only end up damaging the economy over time. “Having politicians involved is a fool’s game,” Summers said on Bloomberg Television’s Wall Street Week with David Westin Friday. “You end up with higher inflation and a weaker economy.” Summers spoke a day...

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