Politics
The Child Tax Credit Helps Mothers Like Me
Republicans should help more working families qualify for an expanded CTC to prevent families like mine from being left behind. Source link
Swedan Margen
Swedan Margen contributes to L'Officiel Lifestyle with a focus on business and entrepreneurship.
Swedan covers business developments, emerging companies, entrepreneurial stories, and trends influencing industries and the broader economy.
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Culture
Han Ong on Partisan Passions and Life Affirmation in the Theatre
Your story “Happy Days” revolves around an unorthodox staging of Samuel Beckett’s play “Happy Days,” by an Off Off Broadway theatre…
Business
Hong Kong stock rally shakes up investor playbook for China
Wall Street entered 2025 with bullish bets on onshore Chinese stocks, counting on Beijing’s stimulus drive to cushion the blow from US…
Business
Despite softer retail outlook, most S-Reits with Singapore retail assets record double-digit positive rent reversions
Seven Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) with local retail assets have recorded improvements in revenue and net…
Politics
Democrats, some Republicans unload on Trump for striking Iran without congressional approval
Congressional Democrats are criticizing President Trump for bombing Iran's nuclear facilities without congressional approval, with at…
Politics
Trump Enforces His Red Line on Iran
If successful, Trump’s decision to take out Iran’s nuclear sites will go down as historically important for eliminating a dire threat to…
Business
Former EMA board director now leads energy firm H2G; predecessor stays on amid court case
Former Energy Market Authority (EMA) board director Pek Hak Bin has been appointed chief executive of energy transition firm H2G Green, as…
Politics
Israeli-backed group seeks at least $30 million from U.S. for Gaza aid distribution
An American-led group has asked the Trump administration to step in with an initial $30 million so it can continue its much scrutinized…
Culture
Baltimore Museum of Art Does Another Ho-Hum Race Show
Black Earth Rising seasons oppression with the climate folly — the museum can do better. Source link
News
The Magic of Daylight in a Land of Sun Worship
With “P’unchaw,” the photographer Victor Zea captures the light falling on Cuzco, Peru, where people have mixed Catholic and Indigenous…
News
The Rise of the Anti-Cinderella Story
A pair of recent films, Celine Song’s “Materialists” and Sean Baker’s “Anora,” turn the fairy tale on its head, with mixed results. Source…
News
Why I Wear the Turban
“The Turban” exposes a paradox. I can’t imagine ever surrendering my turban. It’s become soldered to my identity, serving as both the…
News
US may target Samsung, Hynix, TSMC operations in China: sources
The US Department of Commerce is considering revoking authorisations granted in recent years to global chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix and…
News
Malaysia keeps anti-dumping duties on some Chinese, Japanese iron, steel
Malaysia said on Saturday (Jun 21) it would maintain anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese and Japanese cold rolled coils of iron and…
Business
Tesla set to open India showrooms in July with made-in-China EVs
Tesla is set to open its first showrooms in India in July, sources familiar with the discussions said, kicking off formal operations in…
News
LME imposes new restrictions on holders of large positions
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has imposed new restrictions on holders of large positions in nearby contracts amid low inventory levels,…
Politics
Video: The Efforts to Erase Black History
President Trump’s executive orders have sought to reframe the history of race and culture in America. Erica L. Green, a White House…
Politics
VP Vance says Trump's troops still needed in Los Angeles
Violence in Los Angeles has dulled but federal officials worry that it could "flare back up," Vice President J.D. Vance said Friday as he…
Politics
Oil prices settle lower as US sanctions ease fears of escalation in Iran
Oil prices settled down on Friday (Jun 20) as the US imposed new Iran-related sanctions, marking a diplomatic approach that fed hopes of a…
News
Feds charge illegal immigrant TdA gang member with attempted murder of agent
A Venezuelan illegal immigrant with ties to Tren de Aragua tried to choke an ICE agent to death, federal prosecutors said, calling it the…
News
Revisiting “Columbus,” a Thrilling Drama of Growing Up Modernist
There’s a special kind of movie that’s inextricably linked to where it’s filmed. The locations aren’t just picturesque settings for action…
Business
Four candidates assessed for Fu Yu’s board, with no findings against suitability
Four proposed directors for Fu Yu Corporation have been assessed by an independent party, with no findings made against their suitability…
News
Providing a Granite Foundation: Why New Hampshire Is 2025’s School-Choice Model
School choice is reshaping how America thinks about public education. Source link
Politics
The Week: Israel Wages War Against Iran
Plus: The Supreme Court strikes a blow for basic reality. Source link