US alcohol consumption hits near-100 year low as fears over heath implications rise Beer is still the most preferred drink among Americans, but nearly every demographic in the country is drinking less The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
Angelina Jolie could be the latest celebrity to quit the US. Here is who else has left over Trump’s agenda The Maleficent star is looking to sell her 1913 Los Angeles mansion that once belonged to Hollywood filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
The gap between higher- and lower-income households is widening as inequality progress since pandemic has ‘gone into reverse,’ BofA economist says Coming out of the pandemic, Bank of America Institute’s David Tinsley tells Fortune, “there was a narrowing of wealth inequality, and now it’s widening.” Fortune · Aug 13, 2025
Jim Crow 2.0: The False Promise of DEI in the Advertising Industry Is a Crisis That Demands Immediate Action According to Nielsen's 2025 Diverse Intelligence Series, Black Americans' buying power reached $1.8 trillion in 2024, and in 2025 it has soared to approximately $2.1 trillion, a staggering 2.4-fold increase since 2000. International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025
VinFast Pivots Away From America And Europe VinFast's losses have it pivoting toward countries like the Philippines and Indonesia. Also, used EV sales are way, way up for July. InsideEVs · Aug 13, 2025
Trump’s approval ratings drop with Republicans as he deals with Epstein fallout and tariff concerns President’s approval rating with right-leaning Americans has dropped on issues including personal trust and the economy The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
This Trump Tariff Could Increase America's Trade Deficit Switzerland might respond to Trump’s double-digit “reciprocal” tariff by canceling its multibillion-dollar F-35 order. Reason · Aug 13, 2025
In Trump’s year of cost-cutting and efficiency, national debt soars past $37 trillion White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai told Fortune the debt-to-GDP ratio has fallen under Trump and will keep improving with pro-growth policies and record tariff revenues. Fortune · Aug 13, 2025
‘I knew my job was to fulfil a man’s fantasy’: Elizabeth McGovern on Downton, early fame and co-starring with Brad Pitt As the Downton Abbey finale hits the big screen, the actor looks back on the pitfalls of scoring huge success so young – and the liberation she later found singing in a band and writing a play about Ava Gardner The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025
On the Status of Judicial Independence in the American Constitutional Order My new paper on judicial independence as a constitutional construction. Reason · Aug 13, 2025
Donald Trump to remove ‘divisive’ African American facts that don’t match his ‘interpretation of American history’ This is what Trump calls too 'dangerous' for Americans to see. We Got This Covered · Aug 13, 2025
Labor Day and May Day emerged from the movement for a shorter workday in industrial America Most of the world observes International Workers’ Day on May 1 or the first Monday in May each year, but not the United States and Canada. Instead, Americans and Canadians have celebrated Labor Day as a national holiday on the first Monday in September since 1894, 12 years after the… The Conversation · Aug 13, 2025
'America could stop this horror today': Protesters to welcome JD Vance to Scotland PROTESTERS are set to gather in Ayrshire as US vice president JD Vance arrives for a luxury holiday The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025
Stephen King reveals his perfect ending to the ‘Trump horror story’ ‘Carrie’ author discussed Trump’s America in a new interview The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025 Data Centers Now Consume 5% Of US Power, Set To Double As $6.7 Trillion Buildout Sparks Grid Concerns The surging demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing is fueling an unprecedented expansion of data centers, triggering warnings about looming strains on America's power grid.
Bored Panda · Aug 13, 2025 30 Gripping Pictures That Tell The Real Story Of 1800s America These 34 photographs capture a nation growing up fast, from the early days of our democracy to the dawn of the industrial age.
inkl · Aug 13, 2025 MLB Betting From Your Phone As America’s favorite pastime hits the diamond, mobile sportsbooks are making it easier than ever for fans to get involved.
Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025 UFC At White House 'Definitely Going To Happen': President Trump To Get 'One Of One' Fighting Experience A plan to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, on July 4, 2026, is going to happen, according to the CEO of the league.
GOBankingRates · Aug 12, 2025 America’s 5 Most Undervalued Housing Markets That Are Finally Heating Up Looking for affordable real estate? These 5 U.S. cities are undervalued but gaining momentum—see why they’re worth watching now.
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Foot traffic at American Eagle stores is down 9% after controversial Sydney Sweeney ad: report The week spanning from August 3 to August 9 took the biggest hit, according to the report, which said foot traffic dropped 9 percent compared to a year earlier.
Reason · Aug 12, 2025 America's Reliance on Boeing Is a National Security Liability With over 3,200 workers off the job, the military’s reliance on one politically connected contractor threatens innovation, accountability, and national security.
The Conversation · Aug 12, 2025 Japanese film noir High and Low is a remarkable example of nail-biting tension – and now it’s inspired Spike Lee “Wake up y’all. The king is here!”
Guitar World · Aug 12, 2025 “If I were anywhere else in America, I might not be here”: Three Days Grace guitarist opens up after he suffered a heart attack mid-show – and kept going At just 39 years old, Barry Stock experienced a life-threatening incident on stage
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 New vote highlights America’s best public toilets - have your say IN FULL
Sports Illustrated · Aug 12, 2025 Sofia Cantore Takes on America As NWSL’s First Italian Star After leading Italy’s stunning semifinal run at Women’s Euro 2025, the Italian forward is making history with the Washington Spirit.