The Nasdaq COMP, heavy on technology, + 0.74% continues to set new records, and gold is GC00, + 0.54% on a streak, closing at its highest level since 2012. That’s not the typical correlation, but these are not typical times. Chris Weston, head of research at Australian broker Pepperstone, says …
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EU can open external borders, but US visitors could be banned
Brussels Airport, Belgium. NurPhoto The European Union is discussing how to reopen its external borders as the region seeks to slowly revive its economy, and visitors from countries like the United States may still be banned from entering the bloc. Thirty European countries decided to close their external borders in …
Read More »John C. Calhoun: Charleston is removing a statue of the slavery advocate and former vice president
Calhoun, a former vice president of the United States, is also known for defending slavery and owning about 80 slaves. The Charleston City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution for the recall on Tuesday night, according to CNN affiliate WCSC. “We have a sense of unity to advance racial …
Read More »Nick Cave explains why his songs are not overtly political
Nick Cave’s palate is perversely broad in scope. The Australian veteran singer, songwriter and conductor is a complex storyteller, a master of the dark arts who is equally adept at touching the soul with the tenderness of an “Into My Arms” or a “Ship Song”. Political songs, however, are not …
Read More »Cards Against Humanity co-founder steps down after accusations of racism and sexism
In the past few weeks, several former Cards Against Humanity employees have shared stories detailing a toxic business culture that affected women, people of color, and members of the queer community. The former employees told Polygon that the company lacked a human resources department, ignored concerns about offensive game cards …
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