New York Times Acknowledges Deep State, Says It’s ‘Kind Of Awesome’

Mike Lee X For a long time many on the Left, including the New York Times, talking about the ‘Deep State’ was mere rightwing conspiracy theory nonsense. The idea that there was an entrenched class of unelected bureaucrats manipulating society behind the scenes was just crazy talk, they insisted. Now, apparently, the Deep State is […]

Parterre Spring Collection

Outfit Details: Parterre Top & Skirt, Dior Sandals, Chanel Bag Spring is finally here and summer awaits us. We’re ecstatic to unveil the Parterre Spring Collection, a refreshing embrace of the season’s warmth and beauty. Inspired by the sun-kissed colors and ceramic artistry of crumbling coastal towns, these every-day silhouettes welcome warmer weather. A collection […]

EU-China trade relations in ‘slow-motion train accident’: business group

A photovoltaic module company in Hefei, Anhui province, on Feb. 20, 2024. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — Trade tensions between Europe and Beijing will likely escalate due to China’s growing ability to manufacture more cheaply in strategic industries, according to Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce […]

This Artist Painted Flowers All Over Her First Solo Apartment

Early in the pandemic, artist and designer Frances MacLeod moved from Brooklyn back to her homestate of Kansas. “COVID made the decision for me,” she says, “but I knew that I wanted to be closer to family in the Midwest longer term.” Take the tour, below, with photos by Rachel Loewen…. LIVING ROOM Table: IKEA. […]

Where cracks in the banking sector may appear without more M&A

The forces that consumed three regional lenders in March 2023 have left hundreds of smaller banks wounded, as merger activity — a key potential lifeline — has slowed to a trickle. As the memory of last year’s regional banking crisis begins to fade, it’s easy to believe the industry is in the clear. But the […]

Grayscale CEO says GBTC Bitcoin ETF fees will come down over time

Michael Sonnenshein, CEO, Grayscale Investments at the NYSE, April 18, 2022. Source: NYSE LONDON — The boss of digital asset management firm Grayscale, which manages the $26 billion exchange-traded fund GBTC, has said that fees on its flagship product will come down over time, after its outflows reached $12 billion. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein said that […]

What to expect from the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting Wednesday

Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 06, 2024 in Washington, DC.  Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The Federal Reserve has a lot to do at its meeting this week, but ultimately may not end up doing a […]

NVDA, SMCI, UL, JWN and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Nvidia — Nvidia reversed higher to gain more than 1% after the artificial intelligence chipmaker unveiled its widely anticipated next-generation chips. Several Wall Street firms boosted their price targets on Nvidia in the wake of the event. The company plans to roll out the first iteration […]

Hochul and education group gearing up for funding fight

With help from Shawn Ness Gov. Kathy Hochul is ready to fight any legal opposition to her school aid proposal that would result in cuts to more than half of the state’s school districts. On Monday evening, Campaign for Fiscal Equity counsel Michael Rebell said he is poised to challenge Hochul’s proposal in court — […]

SPRING PREP: CAFTANS & SWIM COVER-UPS

March 19, 2024 Caftan: Amazon // Shoes: Old, similar here // Sunglasses: Linda Farrow // Bag: Mark Cross (old, but I would stalk this page if you are in the market) Caftan dresses and swim cover-ups are two of my favorite warm weather categories to shop! And, with the spring swim season right around the […]