Richard Kind Is Still Waiting for His Big Break
In a scene from the most recent season of the Netflix series “Girls5eva,” the character actor Richard Kind appears as a sort of guardian angel for one of the heroines,…
A Hollywood Producer’s Home That Would Make a Perfect Movie Set
IF THEY EVER make a movie about the Hollywood producer Amy Pascal, the 9,000-square-foot ranch house that she shares with her husband, the playwright and retired Times journalist Bernard Weinraub,…
Local News Is Dying, but Not in San Francisco
It’s no secret that the business of local news is struggling. News deserts are growing across the country, and over half of counties in the United States now have just…
Hezbollah Weighs Risks of Backlash at Home in War With Israel
A day after the assassination of a senior commander of the Lebanese militant faction Hezbollah, the group vowed to retaliate against Israel. More than two weeks later, however, the response…
Benchmarking the Coming Democratic Convention Protests in Chicago | naked capitalism
Conventions are normally hum-drum affairs, with all the charm of a Jerry Lewis telethon. The Democrats hope to extend the Kamala honeymoon by having a festive, well-publicized, and problem-free event.…
Confronting Low Fertility Rates and Population Decline | naked capitalism
Yves here. Even though this post looks at the question of what to do about the baby bust in wealthy countries from an economic perspective, unlike many other accounts, it…
Behind the Pageantry of Shen Yun, Untreated Injuries and Emotional Abuse
They began appearing about two decades ago, often around the holidays, and often at high-end venues: troupes of Chinese dancers swirling gracefully in colorful costumes. First in New York City,…
Harris Plans to Ban Grocery ‘Price Gouging.’ What Does the Evidence Say?
In detailing her presidential campaign’s economic agenda, Vice President Kamala Harris will highlight an argument that blames corporate price gouging for high grocery prices. That message polls well with swing…
Culture Clash: What 14 Million Images Tell Us About Times A-Changin’ | naked capitalism
Yves here. While this study has an interesting objective, of seeking to measure changes in attire and hair styles as a proxy for style conformity, I have doubts about high…
Walmart Sees Higher Sales From Picky Shoppers
The state of the economy can be confusing. Consumers, stung by high inflation for two years and navigating a slowing job market, are still spending at a decent clip —…