Author: Harper Lane
Iran launched missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, following an attack by American forces on three of its primary nuclear facilities over the weekend. This action involved stealth bombers and a guided-missile submarine, highlighting escalating tensions in the region. The U.S. has not yet announced its response. Most of the 14 missiles fired by Iran were intercepted, and there were no reported casualties or significant damage. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that any retaliatory actions would be met with an even stronger response than the initial strikes ordered against Iran’s nuclear program. Trump labeled Iran’s missile…
New satellite images have unveiled significant damage to the Fordow nuclear facility in Iran following U.S. military airstrikes. Captured on Sunday by Maxar Technologies, the imagery illustrates multiple large craters on a ridge above the underground complex situated south of Tehran. The photos reveal a dust and debris layer resulting from the airstrikes, with several entrances to the tunnels leading to the facility appearing to be blocked with dirt. President Donald Trump announced early Sunday that the U.S. had conducted attacks on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear sites, calling it a “spectacular military success.” He specified that the U.S.…
The night before my senior year at Yale began, my mom and I joked about finding each other in the next lifetime, this time as classmates. We envisioned ourselves in the back of a lecture hall, discussing which New Haven restaurant to try for dinner. “And Dad?” I asked. “He’d be sitting in the front row,” Mom laughed. “You know how he loves to chat.” That playful fantasy turned into reality in May when my immigrant parents visited Yale for the first time to celebrate my graduation. Neither graduated from high school in rural China, but they made the trip…
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and venture capitalist, believes that while AI will significantly change the job landscape, it won’t lead to a catastrophic job loss as some fear. In a recent episode of the Rapid Response podcast, he expressed concern that the media’s focus on panic is misguiding industry and economic planning. During the discussion with host Bob Safian, Hoffman referenced comments from Dario Amodei, CEO of AI firm Anthropic. Amodei warned about potential massive job losses among white-collar workers in industries such as finance and law, estimating unemployment could rise by 20% in five years and that half…
How will Los Angeles recover from the devastating fires of January 2025? Environmental scientists, wildfire survivors, real estate analysts, and urban planners have shared a critical perspective: the wildfires in California are becoming larger, faster, and more destructive, making the status quo unsustainable. Will the tragedy of January 2025 act as a wake-up call for Los Angeles, or will the city continue its cycle of build, burn, and repeat?
These ricotta cheese pancakes are the star attraction at Micasadeco & Cafe, priced at 1,750 yen (approximately $12). The plate features three fluffy pancakes served with a side of cream and a mini beaker of maple syrup. Our dish arrived with “Merci” spelled out in powdered sugar—a charming touch from the chef. The pancakes, topped with a perfectly square pat of butter, looked so inviting that we could hardly resist the urge to rest our heads on them. My boyfriend and I found ourselves giggling as we playfully moved the plate, watching the pancakes jiggle. Micasadeco & Cafe aptly refers…
Growing up, my dream was always to achieve homeownership. I yearned for a house that I could truly call my own. In 2006, I made that dream a reality by purchasing my first home with a VA loan at a 6.25% interest rate. Since then, I’ve owned three homes and recently secured a significantly lower mortgage rate. I feel incredibly lucky to have locked in such a favorable rate and to have made responsible financial decisions throughout my journey. I served my country, utilized my VA benefits, and chose to refinance when the market was right. Yet, I must admit,…
Dozens of flights across Asia and the Middle East were diverted or canceled on Friday after Israel conducted military strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The Israeli military targeted locations in Iran early that morning, escalating tensions and prompting a retaliation from Iran. In response, Iran dispatched 100 drones towards Israel and issued a warning that there would be a “heavy price” for the attacks. The military actions led to significant changes for thousands of travelers, as airspace over Iran, Israel, and Iraq was closed, causing airlines to reroute flights away from the region. According to Flightradar24, many flights either avoided…
Michael Grad, the global head of business development at Bluecrest Capital, is set to leave the firm founded by billionaire Michael Platt. Grad has been a key talent scout and allocator at Bluecrest since 2017, joining from Millennium, but he and other senior executives have not commented on his departure. Recognized as one of the top business development executives in the industry, Grad has a remarkable ability to attract talented portfolio managers across various strategies, which is a highly sought-after skill among hedge fund managers. Bluecrest, once managing over $35 billion, transitioned to a family office in 2016 following a…
The year-over-year inflation rate rose to 2.4% in May, up from 2.3%, marking a shift from earlier expectations of a continued decrease. Economists had predicted the consumer price index would increase by 2.5% compared to a year ago. Morgan Stanley had anticipated this new consumer price index would reflect “tariff-driven inflation,” as various reports indicated recent and forthcoming changes in pricing. The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book noted that all 12 Federal Reserve Districts observed upward pressure on costs and prices due to increased tariff rates. President Donald Trump stated that the administration is “working to rapidly defeat inflation,” urging the…