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In a 2006 interview with The Believer, multi-talented artist and activist Marjane Satrapi said, “nothing is scarier than the people who try to find easy answers to complicated questions.” Satrapi built a career using imagery and dark humour to explore the nuances of modern life, often from the lens of the Iranian diaspora.  Born to an upper-middle class family in Rasht, Iran a decade before the 1979 Islamic revolution, Satrapi’s most well-known work is the graphic novel series “Persepolis,” a semi-autobiographical tale of a girl also named Marjane, aka Marji, who was born to an upper-middle class a decade before…

One of the most misleading ideas in American politics is that the United States has a large, fixed class of permanently poor people stuck at the bottom year after year, while everyone else moves on without them. That story is emotionally powerful. It also happens to be a poor guide for serious policy. Poverty is real. Hardship is real. Some people do remain trapped for long periods, and that deserves serious attention. But the popular picture of a vast, permanent underclass does not describe most Americans who show up in the bottom income quintile in any given year. As economist…

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Iceland Cricket have once again got the cricketing world talking after unveiling its selection of the top five ODI batters of all time. Known for its entertaining and often thought-provoking social media posts, the associate cricket body named some legends as their pick for the greatest batters to have played the 50-over format.Interestingly, the list was not arranged in any specific order, leaving fans free to debate who deserves the top spot. The selections span multiple generations of ODI cricket, from the early days of the format to the modern era, showcasing players who dominated in vastly different conditions and…

Dylan Larkin Requests a Trade Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman, according to his sources, said that the Detroit Red Wings captain requested a trade. None of the parties is talking. Larkin, nor his agent Pat Brisson, nor Red Wings Executive Vice-President and General Manager Steve Yzerman. Given the free agent market being so thin on July 1st. Adding Larkin to the mix makes the offseason even bigger for these teams. Larkin has a full no-trade clause this season, and so he has control over where he wants to go. Larkin has gotten the taste of what playoff hockey is like,…

“Society’s response was to come up with a sensible policy and regulatory framework that gave people confidence in oil and the benefits that oil could provide to the world, and meant that you didn’t have to worry about the personalities of the people leading the companies”, Clark said. “That’s clearly where we end up here.”

Bitcoin’s recent price decline is testing one of the asset’s most prominent bullish narratives: that institutional adoption will stabilize volatility and support long-term growth. Despite the downturn, ProCap Financial CEO Anthony Pompliano thinks that the broader trajectory remains intact, framing the current weakness as a natural phase in Bitcoin’s maturation into a mainstream financial asset. Speaking on CNBC’s “Power Lunch,” Pompliano said Bitcoin’s integration into traditional finance is accelerating, pointing to growing interest from major institutions such as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.  According to Pompliano, this shift represents the realization of a long-anticipated transition from a niche, ideologically driven asset…

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have reportedly taken the step in their relationship – introducing their children to one another.The star couple, who is reportedly set to celebrate a year since they first went public with their romance, are reportedly trying to ‘blend’ their families. According to a source quoted by Us Weekly, Perry recently introduced her five-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, to Trudeau’s three children. As per the report, the couple are prioritising their families throughout the process.“They both feel it’s important to blend their families thoughtfully and at a comfortable pace,” the source told the publication.Perry shares Daisy with…

By Amanda E. Clark, updated June 4, 2026 Launching an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) goes well beyond simply creating a token and publishing a whitepaper. And it’s true that while many blockchain founders focus heavily on technology, fundraising, and community growth, legal structure often receives far less attention in the early stages. That can create major problems later. An ICO operates at the center of finance, technology, and regulation, as shown in a Venn Diagram. Once money begins moving through the project, founders take on legal, financial, and compliance responsibilities that can quickly become complex. Without proper structure, even a…

India and Pakistan flags (PTI Photo) Pakistan will not send its fencing team to the Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi later this month, despite receiving an official invitation from the organisers. India is hosting the continental event for the first time, with athletes from more than 30 countries across Asia and Oceania expected to compete at Bharat Mandapam from June 19.According to Fencing Association of India (FAI) Secretary General Rajeev Mehta, invitations were sent to both Pakistan and Afghanistan, but neither country entered participants before the deadline. The decision comes even though India had clarified that athletes from…