When Russian and Chinese élites talk about history, they often mean “History”—the grand Hegelian march toward progress. Since the end of the Cold War, the East has lived with the undignified thesis, popularized by Francis Fukuyama’s 1989 essay “The End of History?,” that democracy had defeated the authoritarian alternatives of the twentieth century. That idea

At a key meeting on Monday of the State Council, China’s cabinet, officials were urged to “revitalise and develop” the country’s football industry and bring it into a “new phase”. It was an unexpected agenda item at a meeting, chaired by Premier Li Qiang, that was largely focused on implementing decisions from the Communist Party’s

Here’s a look at the history of Berkshire Hathaway and where the stock stands today. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.37%) (BRK.B 0.86%) has roots dating back to the 19th century, but its modern legacy took shape when Warren Buffett took control in 1965. Under Buffett’s leadership, the struggling textile company transformed into a conglomerate spanning industries

The AP and other outlets were inundated with criticism from netizens, who accused legacy media of bias and misrepresentation. A car driven by a Saudi man deliberately plowed into a bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Saturday, killing two people and injuring at least 60 others. The tragedy, described by authorities as a deliberate

Over the 2024 general election period, combined donations to every UK party totalled about £50m. If reports are to be believed, Elon Musk could be about to give considerably more to just one – Reform UK. Is this a political game-changer? As ever with politics and money, there is no one answer. One caveat must

In 2006, magician David Copperfield shelled out $50 million for the deed to Musha Cay, an archipelago of 11 islands in the Bahamas, spanning a whopping 700 acres. Starting at $57,000 a night, guests can rent out the entire property, which boasts five luxe villas. “Everything truly magical that I’ve ever experienced, everything that has

On Capitol Hill this week, where House Speaker Mike Johnson convened a bipartisan pre-Hanukkah celebration, Rabbi Levi Shemtov noted that when the menorah is lit at such an event, it’s purely a symbolic gesture — the actual blessing is reserved for the actual holiday. That prompted a knowing chuckle from a number of us present;

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has voted to pass a budget deal to avert what would be the first US federal government shut down since 2019. The deal, which passed by a vote of 366 -34 only six hours before a midnight deadline, must still be approved by the Democratic-controlled Senate before it can be

CNN  —  United States President-elect Donald Trump is staying true to his self-given moniker of “tariff man.” This time, he’s taking aim at some of the world’s fastest-growing major economies in the weeks before his inauguration. Earlier this month, he singled out the BRICS nations, threatening them with 100% tariffs if they form a new

Happy Friday! With the future of TikTok in the United States uncertain, we should enjoy the app while we can. All year we’ve been sharing weekly round-ups of celebrity videos. Amassing millions of views and likes, it’s become a place for stars to share unhinged, entertaining content for their followers.  1. Paris Hilton  Paris Hilton

The jealousy bone might appeared to have bitten Elon Musk Wednesday, as he reportedly crashed the widely publicized dinner between President-elect Donald Trump and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago hosted the dinner dinner for the politician and billionaire, but the two didn’t have privacy for long before Musk appeared. According to the New York

As North Texas continues to grow, some notable celebrities have joined the ranks of people who call the region home this year. DALLAS — Texas added more residents than any other place in the country in the last year, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates, and North Texas was no exception. As the Lone

Shares of SiriusXM (SIRI 12.15%) were rallying big today, up 12.3% as of 1:37 p.m. ET. While most of the market was up today on the back of a better-than-feared personal consumption price index report, beaten-down Sirius got an extra oomph thanks to Warren Buffett and his investing staff at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.37%) (BRK.B

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Russian retaliation for a Ukrainian targeted strike, the United States killing an Islamic State leader in Syria as U.S. diplomats visit Damascus, and Canada’s cabinet reshuffle. World Brief will be taking a short break for the holiday season. The newsletter will return to your inbox on

When women first began wearing pantsuits, it was a symbol of power and freedom of expression—not to mention, a gesture of liberation from traditionally constrictive garments. The humble pantsuit has now become an ubiquitous go-to for female celebrities, whether they’re attending an event, going on the red carpet, or traveling from glamorous place to glamorous

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Family Promise of Essex County recently received a $425,000 grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez through the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. According to the Montclair-based nonprofit, which works to uplift families facing homelessness, the grant is the largest it has ever received. Executive director Tia Aery said the funds

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email Tech podcaster Kara Swisher told Axios this week that she is attempting to round up a group of wealthy investors to put together a bid

Mike Lee predicted that there would be a DOGE Speaker soon after the spending bill fiasco. Amid the shutdown crisis, calls for a DOGE Speaker have grown louder in the past two or three days and both Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s names have been floated as the new Speaker as Mike Johnson’s spending bill

Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio)’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B) just dropped over $560 million on stocks during the December market slump, taking advantage of bargain prices. Leading the spree was an $405 million investment in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY)8.9 million new sharespushing Berkshire’s stake in the energy titan past 28%. Despite Occidental’s rough year with a 24%