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Jackson Hole Symposium: Why a Mountain Retreat Moves Global Markets Each Year
President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde, Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda and chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell pictured at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium...
Jerome Powell Faces Inflation, Politics and Legacy at His Final Jackson Hole
Jerome Powell arrives to a dinner at the start of the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in 2023. Getty Images The annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming has long...
Pop Mart CEO Wang Ning Joins China’s Richest as Labubu Craze Explodes
Pop Mart’s blind box collectibles have sparked a cultural craze across Asia and beyond, with fans chasing rare figurines like Labubu. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett In the midst of...
How Late Is Too Late to Claim an Artwork? A Recent Alma Thomas Ruling Reopens the Question
Was it really too late to reclaim ownership? In the U.S., the statute of limitations for artwork recovery typically ranges from 3 to 6 years, depending on the state....
Don’t Miss: Lynn Hershman Leeson’s ‘Desire Inc.’ and the Seductive Screen
An installation view of Desire Inc., 243 Luz in Margate (2025). Photo: Ollie Harrop. Courtesy of the artist and 243 Luz, Margate At 243 Luz gallery in Margate, facing...
Doing Well and Doing Good: The Twin Model for Purpose-Driven Business
The twin founders are merging innovation, equity and global education through tech and philanthropy. Unsplash+ This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and...
Microsoft A.I. Chief Mustafa Suleyman Sounds Alarm on ‘Seemingly Conscious A.I.’
Mustafa Suleyman joined Microsoft last year to head up its consumer A.I. efforts. Stephen Brashear/Getty Images Will A.I. systems ever achieve human-like “consciousness?” Given the field’s rapid pace, the...
A24’s Latest Global Bet Sets Up Surprise Showdown with Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Ne Zha 2‘s visuals blend modern effects with traditional Chinese aesthetics. Courtesy A24 Americans with K-pop fans at home might think Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters is the hottest story...
Ana María Caballero Wants to See Poetry Not Just Vindicated But Revalued
Caballero giving the first digital poetry performance at Art Genève, hosted by Giga/UNICEF. Photo: Marc Bader, 2025 The biggest downside to being an editor when you launched your career...
Longtime Target CEO Brian Cornell Steps Down Amid Tariff Woes and DEI Boycotts
Brian Cornell has been with Target since 2014. Photo by Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via Getty Images Brian Cornell, longtime CEO of Target, is stepping down as the retail giant...
