Joanna-Maria Myers

Controversial art collection in Switzerland LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE

Controversial art collection in Switzerland

Art may not be guilty of theft and genocide but some art looters are. The Kunsthaus Zurich, a renowned Swiss art museum, faces controversy as it attempts to address the questionable origins of its collection dating back to World War…
Another one quits GOP presidential nominee race NEWS

Another one quits GOP presidential nominee race

It was a long time coming. On Sunday, November 12th, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina announced the suspension of his presidential campaign in an interview with Fox News. Scott expressed his love for America but acknowledged the challenging path…
A new possible federal government shutdown looming ECONOMY AND FINANCE

A new possible federal government shutdown looming

The so-called “stopgap bill” is good until November 17th and there is no agreement on what’s going to happen next. In his first major legislative challenge, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson grapples with internal divisions among Republicans over an unconventional…
123 years of free Poland! HISTORY

123 years of free Poland!

November 11th, 1918, WWI Armistice Day, doesn’t only mark America’s Veterans’ Day but also the liberation of many nations, including Poland, a steadfast American ally in a sensitive region. November 11th, the Independence Day holiday in Poland commemorates the country’s…
South African government imposes race quotas to EU – UK exports ECONOMY AND FINANCE

South African government imposes race quotas to EU – UK exports

According to South African sources (bnnbloomerg and citypress behind paywall), “too white” agricultural business can no longer export to Europe and Britain but maybe it’s all about inadequate pest control… This week, the South African government has introduced regulations stipulating…
Ripple still bitter about SEC adventure ECONOMY AND FINANCE

Ripple still bitter about SEC adventure

On November 8th and 9th, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at the Ripple Swell conference in Dubai. In the wake of Ripple’s recent victory regarding cryptocurrency XPR’s status as a security, Garlinghouse accused…
Catholic Church is radical for the wrong reasons LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE

Catholic Church is radical for the wrong reasons

On Saturday, November 11th, Pope Francis removed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from his position in Tyler, Texas. This is a rare instance of outright dismissal for a Catholic bishop. Typically, bishops facing issues with the Vatican are asked to resign,…
One week after the end of Attack on Titan series (spoiler-free) LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE

One week after the end of Attack on Titan series (spoiler-free)

It’s not too late to watch the whole series on Hulu. On November 4th, “Attack on Titan,” the popular anime series based on the manga by Hajime Isayama, concluded with its fourth and final season, bringing an end to the…
Electable? NEWS

Electable?

This week’s polls suggest Trump leads Biden in most key swing states. A recent Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll indicates that former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in six out of seven crucial swing states. The survey, in…
Antisemitism on the rise: Last night chaos in New York Central Station NEWS

Antisemitism on the rise: Last night chaos in New York Central Station

Israel – Palestine war brings out the worst tendencies of our society… On Friday night, November 10th, Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan experienced a temporary suspension of service due to a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York City against Israel’s actions…