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U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire tomorrow. Peace talks between the countries remain uncertain. And, Trump's pick to lead the…

Our father called it a war — and his words hold up today

Sargent Shriver's recently discovered memoir gives a first-person account of the War on Poverty.

Why Summer’s Beloved Net Bag Should Be Your Spring Staple—And How

Designers revisited the humble net bag this spring, elevating it in lively color and intricate leather handicraft—shop and style out our favorites ones.

The wealth tax illusion: We cannot confiscate our way to prosperity

Wealth is not idle: It is capital in motion. When government extracts that capital, there are consequences.

Can you profit off nature without destroying it? These venture capitalists are betting on it.

If you’ve ever wanted to buy sandals made with leather from invasive lionfish, I’ve got some good news — you can!  A clothing and gear…

Next domino set to fall in House ethics saga

In today’s issue: The fate of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), who has been accused of stealing millions of dollars in improperly paid federal disaster funds…

D4vd Transferred To L.A. County Men’s Central Jail, Placed In Segregation

D4vd is getting cozy in a new jail cell — he was transferred to the L.A County Men's Central Jail just before 10 PM Monday evening,…

Ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends Wednesday

The ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends Wednesday. President Trump says a U.S. delegation is going to Pakistan for talks, but Iran hasn't…

‘Succession’ & ‘Bugonia’ Writer Will Tracy On How Working At The Onion Paved The Way For His Comedy Writing — Storyhouse

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Will Tracy, whose credits include Succession, The Menu and Bugonia, sat down with author and journalist Patrick Freyne at Dublin’s Storyhouse screenwriting festival where he discussed his…

The hidden power keeping wages low

For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research…