Taylor Swift, Politics, and the Value of Friendship
A mural anticipates Taylor Swift’s show at Wembley Stadium in London. 2024.Last week, former President Donald Trump stirred the pot by posting a social media message praising Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, for
Welfare is a Jealous Polygamist
A young mother prepares a meal for her child.Nearly ten years ago, I wrote what I thought was a provocative essay about polygamy and the state. Specifically, I claimed that the state acts like a polygamist, enforcing a cruel and
Bank of England faces pressure to cut rates as job vacancies and factory output decline
The Bank of England is under increasing pressure to cut interest rates this week as job vacancies and factory output show signs of a slowing economy. According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), job vacancies fell by 3.2% in August,
[B-SIDE Podcast] Technology’s healing potential: discussing the promise of medical innovations
Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-SideHow is the Philippines solving its healthcare issues through innovation? How are healthcare workers being upskilled to keep up with these technological advancements? Are we putting too much premium on technology?In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld discusses
Fears grow as Harland & Wolff nears administration, risking royal navy ship contract
Harland & Wolff, the historic Belfast shipyard known for building the Titanic, is on the brink of administration, putting a £1.6 billion contract to build three Royal Navy warships at risk. The troubled shipyard, which is expected to file for administration