One of the 21st century’s most prominent landowners has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the dining room from the kitchen.”
Category: United States
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Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete with China and U.S.
The New York Times – Business:European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies.
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How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out
The New York Times – Business:Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
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Outshine Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Over Glass Contamination Concern
The New York Times – Business:The parent company, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, voluntarily recalled five flavors nationwide. No injuries linked to the recalled products have been reported.
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What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.
The New York Times – Travel:The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
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It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
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These Artists May Have Left Pakistan, but It’s Still Present in Their Work
The New York Times – T Magazine:Is it possible to make art that reflects a country and culture while living outside of it? For members of this diaspora, there’s no other choice.
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Republicans Are Trying to Hide These Health Care Cuts
The New York Times – On the Runway:Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable.
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Worker Pay Isn’t Keeping Up With Inflation Once Again
The New York Times – Business:When prices spiked in 2021-22, wages failed to keep up for many workers, new research shows. Now the pattern is repeating.