Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed Elon Musk's announcement that he is forming a new political party in response to President Trump signing his massive tax and spending plan that is expected to add trillions to the national debt. … [Read more...] about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent throws shade at Elon Musk’s plans for new political party
A beer pioneer, South Africa’s first Black female brewery owner trains a new generation
After pouring brown, gritty liquid from a huge silver tank into a flute-like container known as a refractometer, South African beer brewing master Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela gives an expert nod of approval and passes it around to her students, who yell their observations with glee. … [Read more...] about A beer pioneer, South Africa’s first Black female brewery owner trains a new generation
U.S. tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world’s largest trade relationship
The European Union expects to find out on Monday whether President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on America's largest trade partner in a move economists have warned would have repercussions for companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. … [Read more...] about U.S. tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world’s largest trade relationship
Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he’s got plenty of homework
In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected him that anyone who exercises authority in the Catholic Church must "make oneself small," so that only Christ remains. … [Read more...] about Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he’s got plenty of homework
Amid Pride backlash, Washington franchises boldly blaze a path dodged by many others
Sports teams and leagues across the country, with some notable exceptions, scaled back their Pride initiatives in June as franchises weighed the value of LGBTQ fans and their supporters against running afoul of a nationwide backlash led by President Trump. … [Read more...] about Amid Pride backlash, Washington franchises boldly blaze a path dodged by many others