April 2025

Etsy artisans, shoppers poised for pain under Trump’s tariff plans

Pam Duthie, a 51-year-old U.K.-based artisan, built her business selling Americans a unique way to capture their love of their furry friends. Her craft venture, selling miniature stuffed replicas of dogs and cats on Dumbo-headquartered Etsy, went international thanks to a U.S. law that exempted small packages from import taxes. That business model, which Duthie […]

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The A.I. Doctrine Dismantling America’s Innovation Workforce

Under the flimsy pretext of efficiency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is gutting its workforce. An independent report suggests that DOGE slashed around 222,000 jobs in March alone. The cuts are hitting hardest in areas where the U.S. can least afford to fall behind: artificial intelligence and semiconductor development. Now, the bigger question is

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A Legacy of Resistance: Niomar Moniz Sodré Bittencourt’s Collection Nets €11.3M at Sotheby’s

An unwavering advocate for modern art and press freedom, Niomar Moniz Sodré Bittencourt was a woman of spirit and resistance who played a critical role in the growth of the Brazilian art scene. With minimal resources but unrelenting resolve, she founded the Museu de Arte Moderna in Rio de Janeiro in 1955—Brazil’s first institution dedicated

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All That Glitters Isn’t Graded: The New Rules of Diamond Value

For centuries, diamonds have been more than adornment—they have served as currency, symbols of power and even diplomatic instruments. Today, with private sales booming, high-stakes auctions drawing global collectors and the rise of alternative assets reshaping tastes, the definition of value in diamond jewelry is complex. Understanding what truly defines worth in this evolving landscape

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Feds Confirm Student Yunseo Chung Was Targeted by Sec. of State Rubio

Federal government officials have confirmed for the first time that Columbia University junior Yunseo Chung is one of two legal permanent residents Sec. of State Marco Rubio personally identified for deportation amid a widespread crackdown on noncitizen college students for their participation in allegedly antisemitic activities. Chung, a 21-year-old born in South Korea who has

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Corporate A.I. Ethics Is Now a Boardroom Issue: The Business Case for Doing A.I. Right

A.I. is now at the heart of digital transformation, bringing organizations immense opportunities and new responsibilities. As we advance through 2025, artificial intelligence has moved from a niche tool to a core driver of business value. The concept of corporate digital responsibility outlined in 2020 has evolved, now zeroing in on Corporate A.I. Responsibility (CAIR).

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