IReinventing liberalism for the 21st century IN SEPTEMBER 1843 James Wilson, a hatmaker from Scotland, founded this newspaper. His purpose was simple: to champion free trade, free markets and limited government. They were the central principles of a new political philosophy to which Wilson adhered and to which The Economist has been committed ever since.…
The interior of a Boeing 777F is probably the most unusual place I've seen a new concept car revealed. The light show was rather good. BMW The Vision iNext concept is a small crossover, which should have more mass appeal than the i3 and i8. BMW It's an attractive thing, but some of the more…
Enlarge / Finding a distraction is key for young children trying to resist the marshmallow. The psychologist who famously demonstrated the importance of being able to delay gratification to achieving later success in life died on September 12 in New York City. Walter Mischel, emeritus professor of psychology at Columbia University and self-proclaimed "Marshmallow Man,"…
While the actions against the industry are alarming to the e-cigarette companies, they are also problematic for the F.D.A. In July 2017, as part of a broad plan to reduce tobacco deaths in the United States, the F.D.A. extended the deadline for e-cigarette makers to comply with new tough federal guidelines, which, among other things,…
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka became Japan’s first Grand Slam singles champion after she thumped Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in a controversial U.S. Open final on Saturday, with the American suffering a mesmerizing meltdown after being handed a code violation. It was drama-filled conclusion to a final that was rich with storylines but will…
Photo: Christaan Felber for Vulture Mac Miller is nervous. He’s pacing, running scales and planning outfits in the Late Night With Stephen Colbert green room during a Monday taping where he’s the musical guest. It’s a windowless white space with two extraneous doors that don’t appear to move or lead anywhere; like a Scooby-Doo trap…
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mac Miller, a rapper from Pittsburgh whose debut album topped the charts in 2011 after his upbeat style gained a following online and who previously dated singer Ariana Grande, died on Friday in Los Angeles at age 26, officials said. He was found unresponsive at his home in the Studio City…
Court records in a divorce case show that Mr. Jones’s businesses netted more than $5 million in 2014. Court proceedings show that he and his then-wife, Kelly Jones, embarked on plans to build a swimming pool complex around that time featuring a waterfall and dining cabana with a stone fireplace. Mr. Jones bought four Rolex…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Burt Reynolds, who topped box office charts in the 1970s, passed away of a heart attack Burt Reynolds, the wisecracking 1970s movie heartthrob and Oscar nominee, has died at the age of 82.He reportedly passed away in a Florida hospital from a heart attack with his family by his…
NBC News sent out an internal memo on Monday defending its decision to not broadcast Ronan Farrow's reporting on Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct allegations months before the story broke. The 10-page memo sent to employees by NBC News chief Andy Lack follows allegations that Farrow and his producers were "ordered to stop" by executives who…
