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Thomas Piketty: 'The reality is the US is losing control of the world'
Thomas Piketty, Le Monde
The American president wants the 'Pax Americana' to be sustained by tribute payments from the rest of the world in order to endlessly fund US deficits. But with American power already in decline, we must begin to imagine a world without it, the economist writ…
Dec 16, 2025, 12:12 PM
WATCH: Extreme weather wreaking havoc from coast to coast triggers rescues
ABC News
Water rescues are underway in the West after major flooding from an atmospheric river as an Arctic-air-fueled snowstorm sweeps from the Midwest all the way East.
Dec 11, 2025, 1:00 AM
The man at the center of the crisis in Venezuela
Ariana Aspuru, Noel King, Vox
Behind the crippling economic and political situation in Venezuela is Nicolás Maduro. After years of high inflation and a tumultuous relationship with the United States, the president of Venezuela faces a country waiting for political intervention. US Presid…
Dec 10, 2025, 2:33 PM
What Venezuelans really want
Ariana Aspuru, Noel King, Vox
Across Venezuela, residents wonder how long they’ll be waiting. Venezuela has experienced a severe decade of economic and political crisis, led by Nicolás Maduro. Now, as the threat of US intervention looms, Venezuelans are going through a cycle of anxiety a…
Dec 9, 2025, 8:17 PM
China blocks Bytedance from Nvidia chip use: Report
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.
Nov 26, 2025, 5:28 PM
A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree
BBC, BBC News
When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.
Nov 17, 2025, 11:01 PM
Links 11/15/2025
Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com
Our saucy daily links: seal escape, flu vaccine poor expectations, China v. US soyabeans, Berlin v. Huawei, Starmer sinking, Houthi Red Sea escalation, Mark Levin v. Tucker, Ukraine more dire, Trump interview backfire, no THC? Trump cuts some tariffs, datacen…
Nov 15, 2025, 11:55 AM
China slams Netherlands for chip supply snarls tied to Nexperia
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
A dispute between Amsterdam and Beijing over technology transfer has held up chip supplies to car manufacturers.
Nov 4, 2025, 6:56 PM
Russia’s Coal Collapse Marks The End Of Fossil Fuels’ Post-War Illusion
Ingmar Rentzhog, Contributor, Ingmar Rentzhog, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ingmarrentzhog/, Forbes
Russia’s Coal Collapse signals the end of the fossil era. From bankrupt mines to battery booms, the global energy transition is accelerating but facing political resistance.
Oct 19, 2025, 11:07 AM
Why has Dutch government taken control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia?
Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English
Semiconductor firm Nexperia is owned by Chinese parent company Wingtech.
Oct 14, 2025, 1:37 PM
Some Clues That a Recession Is Coming
Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic
Cardboard-box demand can be a legitimate indicator. Hemline length? Not so much.
Sep 25, 2025, 10:14 PM
China launches probes targeting US semiconductors ahead of Madrid trade talks
SIMINA MISTREANU, Yahoo Entertainment
China launched two probes targeting the U.S. semiconductor sector Saturday ahead of talks between the two nations in Spain this week on trade, national...
Sep 14, 2025, 4:04 AM
Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme
Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English
Iran is facing multiple crises at home as Israel's Western allies pile on the pressure and threaten more sanctions.
Sep 1, 2025, 5:19 PM
Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?
Justin Salhani, Al Jazeera English
US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don't trust Israel or the US's ability to control it.
Sep 1, 2025, 4:10 PM
A Recession Could Be Hiding in Plain Sight. Here’s the Best Advice to Prepare
Katherine Watt, CNET
Economic crises, like a recession, are unpredictable by nature. Staying prepared is the best way to protect your finances.
Jul 15, 2025, 9:00 AM
Trump's tariffs and tax bill look like a 'Greek tragedy' that could tank the economy and stocks, former IMF official warns
wedwards@businessinsider.com (William Edwards), Business Insider
Former IMF official Desmond Lachman highlights risks from Trump tariffs and tax cuts, warning of potential inflation, higher bond yields, and recession.
Jun 14, 2025, 9:10 AM
WATCH: Pharmacies, grocery stores experiencing shortages after cyber attack
ABC News
Whole Foods and other U.S. grocers confirm they are only being “partially stocked” after United National Foods confirmed the attack on Monday.
Jun 12, 2025, 12:11 PM