Posts by Nathan Pine
Mitch McConnell Health Questions Raise Kentucky Senate Succession Issues
Questions about Mitch McConnell‘s health have renewed scrutiny of what would happen if Kentucky‘s longest-serving senator were unable to complete his term following his recent hospitalization and limited information released by his office While there has been no indication that McConnell plans to resign, the episode has drawn attention to a major change Kentucky lawmakers…
Read MoreChildren, NYPD officer among victims in July 4 shootings
A holiday weekend marred by violence left two officers with the New York Police Department (NYPD) injured and four children among the victims of a mass shooting at a Brooklyn family barbecue, part of a series of Independence Day shootings nationwide. Coney Island Barbecue Shooting In Brooklyn’s Coney Island neighborhood, eight people—including four children—were shot…
Read MoreSK Hynix seeks access to AI investors in US$29 billion Nasdaq listing
THIS week’s US$29 billion US stock-market listing for SK Hynix may be the biggest-ever first-time share sale by a foreign company, but it is not just about raising cash. It is also about competing in the hottest corner of the global stock market – memory chips used in artificial intelligence computing. For years, the South…
Read MoreBackpackers meet in 1990s with no way to stay in touch—then he has an idea
A sweeping love story that reads more movie script than marriage has captured the imagination of hundreds of thousands of viewers online, after Kate Latkovic, who grew up watching her parents’ romance play out like a folk tale in her own family, decided to share it online. “Their story is incredibly special, and I was…
Read MoreBirthright citizenship tests the Supreme Court counterrevolution | Opinion
This week’s 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship was much anticipated but it’s still a relief to see. It shows that the Court majority recognizes at least some limits to its counterrevolution against decades of liberal American jurisprudence. The court issued a number of reactionary rulings this year, but if it had struck…
Read MoreI’m a financial adviser—how to make your baby a millionaire by 30
In today’s economic climate, with rising living costs and endless layoffs, it can be hard to fathom how to build wealth for yourself, let alone someone else. But financial experts agree that there are steps parents can take to help ensure their baby reaches significant wealth by 30. And whether you have kids or not,…
Read MoreGold heads for first weekly gain since May on easing Fed outlook
Published Sun, Jul 5, 2026 · 06:10 PM GOLD headed for its first weekly gain since May as traders dialled down their expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Bullion rose towards US$4,200 an ounce and was up 2.2 per cent for the week. Soft US job numbers and lower energy prices have led investors to…
Read MoreBaseless vaccine lawsuits threaten public health | Opinion
Nearly half of Americans now believe the science on childhood vaccines is “up for debate,” even though decades of real-world evidence prove the vaccines are overwhelmingly safe. Now, trial lawyers are cashing in on that confusion, increasingly filing baseless lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers with ironclad safety records. Invariably, those lawyers lose the cases or settle…
Read MoreFPL’s big asset shuffle: Controlling shareholder support is helping it drive value and stay listed
Investors may have to wait for the latent value of its shares to be fully realised in an apathetic market [SINGAPORE] When Frasers Property (FPL) made its first offer for Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) back in 2022, this column suggested that the group ought to consider organising a privatisation deal for itself too. After reading…
Read MorePet loss is a deeply human grief—now owners turn to technology to cope
For many pet owners, saying goodbye to a beloved animal is one of life’s most painful experiences, but a growing number of people are now turning to artificial intelligence to help navigate grief. From AI-generated letters written from a pet’s perspective to interactive chatbots trained on photos, memories and personality traits, a new category of…
Read MoreOpec+ ratifies planned oil quota hike as Gulf flows rebound
Published Sun, Jul 5, 2026 · 04:50 PM — Updated Sun, Jul 5, 2026 · 07:24 PM MAJOR Opec+ members on Sunday (Jul 5) agreed on another modest increase to their collective oil-production quotas for next month, adding to the prospect of more supply eventually hitting the market if a US-Iran peace pact can stick. …
Read MoreDelta plane hit by firework during July 4 landing, airline says
A Delta Air Lines aircraft was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4, according to air traffic control audio and a report from CNN. CNN reported that Delta said the aircraft landed safely and there was no emergency landing. The airline said the plane was taken out of…
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