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It’s bubblegum foreign policy. The goal is to enjoy the taste right away, rather than chewing something sticky for hours. US President Donald Trump’s approach to global adventurism seems to worship quick results and loathe protracted crises. Very little is predictable in this White House, and perhaps that’s the point. But some lessons learned from January’s whirlwind, and indeed President Trump’s previous interactions with Iran, suggest that future military options in the Gulf are limited and far from great. The buildup of naval assets in and around Iran’s coast has been slow and slow. President Trump posted that “help is…
The opening song of Taylor Swift’s “A Showgirl” references Ophelia, a character from William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” who meets a tragic fate. According to the song’s lyrics, Taylor “could have drowned in depression” if she hadn’t been saved by true love. “I heard you calling/With a megaphone,” Taylor sings. “Do you want to see me alone?” The lyrics seem to be a nod to the beginning of Travis Kelce’s romance on the New Heights podcast, where he criticized Taylor for not meeting him on his Ellas tour. “I swore allegiance to me, myself, and me,” the lyrics continue. “Just before you…
Carlos Alcaraz made tennis history by becoming the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam by defeating the great Novak Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open final in Melbourne.The 22-year-old Alcaraz overcame a first-set loss on Sunday at Rod Laver Arena to beat the 24-time Grand Slam champion 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. In the process, he denied the 38-year-old the chance to become the only player with 25 major championships.The world number one later admitted he was “shaking in my legs” trying to win the title, but appeared to have the upper hand as the match progressed, finishing in…
President Donald Trump’s cabinet members, including Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, listen to President Trump’s speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) at the Davos Congress Center in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesThe United States appears increasingly isolated in global geopolitical and trade relations as its allies reassess their relationships with the world’s largest economies and consider going it alone. In the new year, many countries and power blocs are pushing aside a more hostile and volatile United…
Kraft Heinz has announced plans to split into two separate companies, scrapping a 2015 mega-merger orchestrated by billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesBig Food is slimming down. As both consumers and regulators turn against ultra-processed foods, companies that make them are splitting up or selling off iconic brands. last year, unilever The ice cream business was spun off as The Magnum Ice Cream Company. Kraft Heinz Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and private equity firm 3G Capital are scrapping most of the merger they forged over a decade ago and preparing to dissolve later…
Former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Mexico’s Club America, posting: “Protecting my children is my priority.”Published February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareAllan Saint-Maximin’s short stint at Club America came to an abrupt end just a few months after the French winger arrived in Mexico. The club announced his departure two days after it was revealed that children had been the targets of racist attacks.The 28-year-old former Newcastle United winger signed a two-year contract worth $10 million with the Liga MX club in August, but made just 15 appearances before abruptly leaving on Saturday.Recommended…
You need the right skills to perform the job you want to get. But the ability to communicate that you have them and can use them to help your future employer be even more successful is just as important.”Good communication skills make you very attractive in interviews,” Charles Duhigg told CNBC Make It. Duhigg has studied hundreds of people in writing three books on productivity, habits, and communication. His latest book, The Supercommunicator: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, examines the characteristics of the most effective communicators.Duhigg shared three communication tips candidates should incorporate into their next job…
The Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt began a test phase on Sunday ahead of its planned reopening, with a limited number of Palestinians leaving the war-torn enclave and the completion of the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan. The important crossing has been largely closed since Israel took over in May 2024, but a series of preparations have been made by the European Union, Egypt and other parties involved in the operation of the crossing, according to Israel’s Coordinator of Territorial Government Activities (COGAT). COGAT said the intersection would only be open for “limited traffic for residents only,”…
Stars may be looking back on 2016, but 2006 will forever be an iconic year. Specifically, the 2006 Grammy Awards. That year’s ceremony is unforgettable given its shocking start. For the opening performance, Madonna took to the stage with Gorillaz and De La Soul for a high-energy mashup of “Feel Good Inc.” and “Hang Up.” The officiant-less ceremony was packed with memorable moments, including Mariah Carey’s mesmerizing performance of “We Belong Together.” ‘Songbird Supreme’ were feeling every emotion as they took home three golden gramophones, including the award for Best Contemporary R&B Album. But I can’t believe anyone had a…
If President Donald Trump’s proposal to temporarily cap credit card interest rates at 10% becomes law, it could change many policies for borrowers. That includes how issuers determine the value of credit card points. If you’ve accumulated a significant amount of credit card points, you should probably spend them now, but you shouldn’t because your interest rate cap could be as high as 10%, says Nick Ewen, senior editorial director at The Points Guy.“This in and of itself is not a reason to spend points,” Ewen said. Points should have been consumed before the announcement.Credit card points — the perks…