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African Art and Culture: A Tool for the Social, Political and Economic Development of Africa
The cultural and artistic productions of Africa have various dimensions that emphasize the pivotal role art plays in the development of societies. This justifies why art and societal living and progression are intertwined. This article explains the influence of art in the social, political, and economic development in African societies. African art is related to …
Advertisers Are Wary of Breaking Up Google and Facebook
CANNES, France—Advertisers have griped about the power Google and Facebook Inc. FB 1.09% wield over the digital ad market. But they are generally wary of breaking up the tech giants, judging by the views of the attendees at the annual advertising festival held here on the French Riviera. The U.S. Justice Department is gearing up …
Judge in census case: New evidence alleging political motivation behind citizenship question ‘raises a substantial issue’
The decision could lead to reopening one of three federal trials into the citizenship question and lead to further examinations of Republican redistricting consultant Thomas Hofeller’s role in developing the question. Earlier this month, the ACLU and a team of lawyers at Arnold & Porter said that they had obtained a trove of documents from …
Stock-market investors haven’t been this bearish since the 2008 financial crisis, says Bank of America
The S&P 500 index stands less than 1% shy of a record but investors aren’t loving the climb, based on a recent fund manager survey from Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The survey of 179 global managers overseeing some half trillion dollars in assets told BAML that pessimism has been driven by concerns over U.S.-led …
Here’s One More Political Assault on Public Health
In 1993, a landmark public health study exposed a simple yet startling fact: particles kill. By analyzing over 14 years of air pollution and health data from more than 10,000 individuals, scientists found that Americans living in cities with dirtier air were dying faster than those living in cities with cleaner air. The Harvard Six …
Technology Could Change Personal Finance, But Only if We Get Better at Using It
Photograph by Luke Porter Text size You don’t have to look very hard to see a grim picture of personal finance trends in America. From rising credit card and student loan debt to a severe lack of emergency funds to households not saving enough to reach their retirement goals, most Americans are facing steep financial …
Justice Memo Backs Mnuchin on Trump Tax Returns
In a 33-page opinion, the Office of Legal Counsel wrote that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, left, could conclude the Democrats’ request was really designed to make the tax returns of President Trump, right, public. Photo: Alex Wroblewski/Bloomberg News Updated June 14, 2019 5:19 p.m. ET WASHINGTON—The Justice Department backed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s refusal to …
Trump says he would accept dirt on political rivals from foreign governments
It was a stark — if not entirely surprising — expression of nonchalance from the President over foreign efforts to influence US politics. Trump has consistently downplayed Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 contest, and cast doubts on US intelligence agencies’ assessments of the meddling. In the interview, though, Trump seemed to suggest rebuffing …
Acting U.S. Budget Chief Seeks Reprieve on Huawei Ban
The White House’s acting budget chief is pushing for a delay in implementing key provisions of a law that restricts U.S. government’s business with Huawei Technologies Co., citing the burdens on U.S. companies that use its technology. The request was made in a letter by Russell T. Vought, the acting director of the Office of …
