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The secular decline in birth rates across the globe over the past seven decades has slowed population growth, raised average ages, and reshaped labor markets and the macroeconomy. Contrary to the widespread expectation that these trends hamper economic growth, we find lower birth rates are associated with higher growth in GDP per working-age adult across…
On July 1, several media outlets reported that Meta Platforms (META +6.16%) was forming a new business unit, internally dubbed “Meta Compute”, to sell its excess AI cloud capacity to third-party customers. Meta will reportedly sell both its raw GPU computing capacity and remote access to its infrastructure to companies so they can run their…
Two Sabrina Carpenter singles — “House Tour” and “Bring Your Love” with Madonna — debut on different Billboard pop radio charts simultaneously. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 05: Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. (Photo…
Gladiator (left), Braveheart (center), Hero (right) Credit: DreamWorks / Paramount / Miramax If you’re looking for something to watch before you go see Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey on the big screen (or on IMAX, if you’re lucky) I have a list of historical epics, fantasy films, martial arts movies and more for you to help…
Why, as an Interior Designer, I’d recommend it If you’re considering a piece like this, here’s why I believe the TAVIR from Metallbude is worth it: You’re after longevity: This is not trend furniture. It’s built to last – both in material and in style. You value craftsmanship and transparency: Knowing the brand designs and…
If you don’t anticipate needing your required minimum distributions (RMDs) at age 73 (or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later), reinvesting makes sense. Doing so gives your money more room to grow. RMDs don’t have to be a thorn in your side as long as you have a plan to make the…
There is weaponisation of privacy, and then there are cases that take it a step further. One thing is to close “public” access to information, as the infamous ruling of the European Court of Justice did to beneficial ownership information in 2022. But restricting routine access to information by tax authorities is another matter entirely. The European Court of…
Yes indeed, we’ve welcomed a hobbit into our home. Mr. FW is a well-known lover of The Lord of The Rings books and the main reason he wanted to have children was to one day read the series with them. He’s been working Kidwoods up to The Hobbit by having her first read the Fern…
The PCAOB seeks public comment regarding potential areas of focus for standard setting, building on dialogue initiated in its Strategic Priorities Request for comment in March. It is also seeking feedback on revisiting its general approach to standard setting and considering the potential impact of the recent SEC proposal regarding semiannual reporting on the PCAOB’s…
