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英国及英联邦 (United Kingdom & Commonwealth) - 《Financial Times - 22.08.2026.pdf》安迪·伯纳姆面临财政赤字与顾问离职挑战:英国总理安迪·伯纳姆在就职首月面临7月赤字扩大至18亿英镑的压力,且首席经济顾问吉姆·奥尼尔因不愿接受财务盲信约束而拒绝出任正式职务。 - 《Financial Times - 22.08.2026.pdf》以色列袭击叙利亚军事基地引发地区紧张:以色列袭击叙利亚西南部的空军基地以遏制土耳其在该地区的军事扩张,美国将其描述为不利于地区稳定的不必要升级。 - 《Financial Times - 22.08.2026.pdf》乌克兰寻求使用Starlink无人机打击俄境内目标:由于防空拦截弹短缺,乌克兰请求批准使用配备Starlink的无人机打击俄罗斯境内200公里内的导弹发射装置,此举需埃隆·马斯克批准。
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本矩阵自动系统汇编当日全球报刊最具穿透力的 【思想与文化深思切入点】 与 【生活世界痛感切入点】,为学者提供一站式理论对话与现象学经验索引:
安迪·伯纳姆面临财政赤字与顾问离职挑战
暂无制度批判分析。
暂无情感辩证分析。
英国 65.40:爱尔兰共和国 65.40
年度国家报纸
2026年8月23日星期六 / 8月24日星期日
● 7月赤字达 18亿英镑 ● 奥尼尔拒绝担任关键经济职务 ● 债券动荡推高成本
乔治·帕克 (GEORGE PARKER)、奥芬斯·阿里亚杰 (OFFENCE ALIAJ) 和欧纳·凯 (OWNER KEY) —— 伦敦 安东尼·韦尔曼 (ANTHONY WELLMAN) —— 怀明顿
在担任总理后的首次预算案之前,安迪·伯纳姆面临着日益增加的挑战,因为英国的财政赤字出乎意料地扩大,且他选定的首席经济顾问拒绝出任该职。
前高盛首席经济学家、强有力的亲商业人士吉姆·奥尼尔昨日表示,他不会在伯纳姆政府中担任正式职务。
奥尼尔是向伯纳姆提供非正式建议的一小群顶尖经济学家之一,他告诉《金融时报》,他不希望受到将财务利益放入盲信(blind trust)的“约束”,而按照规定,这是必须执行的。
他曾明确表示反对提高财富税和企业税——尤其是资本利得税——并且如果伯纳姆采取这些措施,他可能会辞职。然而,他坚持认为自己决定不担任职务“并非因为任何政策分歧”。
伯纳姆本周完成了就职第一个月,民调支持率强劲,且采取了一些引人注目且低成本的政策举措。然而,英国7月份记录了 18亿英镑 的财政赤字,打破了预算平衡的预期。
全球债券市场的动荡导致政府的 10 年期借贷成本回升至 5% 以上,增加了政府支出的压力。
在10月 28 日的预算案之前,伯纳姆还面临来自左翼的压力,要求对英国银行激增的利润征收超额利润税。绿党和工会大会本周均提议增加征税,绿党领导人杰克·波兰斯基谴责大银行的利润“已经达到了令人厌恶的程度”。
RSBC、巴克莱银行、劳埃德银行集团和国民西敏寺银行在过去五年中创造了超过 2000亿英镑 的税前利润,这主要得益于更高的利率。其股价处于 2008–09 年金融危机以来的最高水平。
吉姆·奥尼尔,一位亲商业人士,表示他不会在伯纳姆政府中担任正式职务。
包括摩根大通的杰米·迪克森 (Jamie Dixon) 和奇波瓦 (Chippewa) 的简·弗雷泽在内的各首席执行官,均警告财政大臣约翰·莫利不要提高税率。在主要发达国家中,英国已经拥有最严格的银行税制之一。
曾在保守党财政大臣乔治·奥斯本任内担任财政部部长的奥尼尔,支持伯纳姆对权力下放的关注,但敦促他保持“财政纪律”,包括削减福利支出。
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中国推动 机器人崛起
本周在北京举行的世界机器人大会上,两个人形机器人进行了一场综合格斗比赛。
活动中的其他机器人则在摇滚乐队中演奏,协助供应饮料和调制鸡尾酒,堆叠箱子,分发传单,与人类参会者交流,并与名人合作。
中国在人形机器人的全球生产中占据主导地位,包括汽车制造商、手机制造商和专业机器人团体在内的公司都在涌入该领域。但他们需要开发更大的AI模型,以便能够执行更复杂的任务。
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特朗普瞄准美国人口普查 生活与艺术
欧洲的挑衅式辉煌 贾南·加内什 (Janan Ganesh)
生活与艺术
升级
伦敦的豪宅公寓狂热
房屋与家居
简单食谱
尼吉拉的护肤秘密
上个月,爱丁堡成为首个引入旅游税的旅游城市。前几个住宿之夜将被收取5%的费用,预计每年将筹集5亿英镑。尽管其中一部分已拨给文化部门,但该市的艺术节仍在恳求更多资金;这些艺术节每年吸引超过500,000名游客,但8月份更高的酒店成本可能会使表演者的财务状况陷入紧张。 Visited today's result
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世界大国正倾向于就如何衡量月球上的时间流逝达成一致,因为随着国际登月殖民努力的增加,月球与地球之间微小的差异威胁到了导航和通信。
各国预计将于10月就一项计划进行投票,以解决由于引力效应导致月球时钟比地球时钟走得略快这一事实。
根据该提案,国际计量局(BIPM)将在设定月球时间方面发挥主导作用,这可能是该组织将其覆盖范围扩展到其他宇宙空间的初步尝试。
这个低调的机构总部位于巴黎,是支撑现代生活的参考计量标准(如米和千克)的守护者。
“我们接触过的所有航天机构都同意,如果没有统一的月球时间,他们将无法实现自己在月球上部署互操作技术的愿景,”BIPM主任安妮特·金(Annette Kim)表示。
“我们希望以一种能够预见未来的方式来实施。这样当航天机构来与我们讨论例如火星时间时,我们只需简单地复制现在所做的工作即可。”
这种调整是由于爱因斯坦广义相对论所描述的“时间膨胀”现象而需要的。天体的质量越大,对时空的弯曲程度就越高,附近的时间流逝就越慢。一个人如果在木星上生活30年,将比在地球上生活30年年轻约18.4秒。
这意味着月球上的时间每天比地球快约37微秒。对于登月任务来说,这个差距可能是致命的;在那个时间内,用于通信的光波将产生约17公里的偏差。
随着各国政府加强在月球上的活动,建立统一月球时间的紧迫性日益增加。美国和中国都旨在未来几年内将宇航员送上月球,并有建立月球基地的长期计划。
“原则上,我们将提供一项服务,这意味着放置在月球上的任何时钟都可以向我们报告其时间,而我们将向它们反馈其与协调时间的差值……实际上就是我们在地球上所做的工作,”BIPM表示。
世界市场
股票市场
| 8月31日 | 2月 | 涨跌幅 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBP 500 | 7002.30 | 7841.10 | 0.50 |
| 波音公司 | 10,924.14 | 10,647.77 | 0.70 |
| 蓝十字汽车 | 13,918.30 | 13,700.27 | 0.85 |
| 欧洲空间50 | 5462.37 | 6433.58 | 0.82 |
| FTSS (美国500) | 3914.19 | 3909.26 | 0.52 |
| FTIS 100 | 13914.10 | 13148.10 | 0.83 |
| FTIS 40 | 6932.31 | 5799.30 | 0.68 |
| CIC 40 | 6999.37 | 6953.28 | 0.71 |
| 欧洲汽车 | 10118.16 | 10093.26 | 0.93 |
| ESPN | 10019.16 | 10715.10 | 0.93 |
| Very Long | 10019.16 | 10699.16 | 1.11 |
| MSO世界 | 4019.31 | 5203.50 | 0.49 |
| MSO FM | 1007.87 | 1008.50 | 0.95 |
| MSO AC&P | 1148.10 | 1136.70 | 0.25 |
综合
| 地区 | 8月31日 | 2月 | 3月 | 8月31日 | 2月 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 美国 | 1,102 | 1,126 | 0.6 | 2,857 | 0.83 |
| 欧盟 | 1,430 | 1,426 | 0.5 | 4,739 | -0.33 |
| 美国 | 2,001 | 2,001 | 0.1 | 521 | -0.07 |
| 美国 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 0.0 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| 美国 | 210,000 | 210,000 | 0.0004 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| 美国 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 0.15 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 数量 | |||||
| 8月31日 | 2月 | 涨跌幅 | |||
| 房屋 | 77,563.69 | 7,500.30 | 0.57 | ||
| 折扣 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | ||
| 佣金 | |||||
| 8月31日 | 2月 | 涨跌幅 | |||
| 50美元 | 80.11 | 80.00 | 0.78 | ||
| 6000.0美元 | 80.13 | 10.71 | 0.45 | ||
| 总计$ | 80,412.0 | 8,520.00 | 2.23 |
政府到来
FT 系列报道:随着自动驾驶车辆的到来,私家租赁车司机对未来感到担忧
贝尔莫尔·斯特劳斯(BELMORE STRAUSS)、蒂姆·布拉德肖(TIM BRADSHAW)和亚特·伯内特(ART BURNETT)
穆罕默德·穆罕默德(Mohamed Mohamed)在 2014 年获得了伦敦黑色出租车司机的资格——就在 Uber 的扩张开始挑战他们在首都的主导地位之时。“从那时起,我们就一直在战斗,”他说。
穆罕默德认为,“这座城市闻名世界的黑色出租车司机已经失去了近三分之一的收入,因为私家租赁竞争,但他们生存了下来,并且反击了,‘因为我们更熟练,能更快地把乘客送到目的地’。”
现在,黑色出租车司机和私家租赁司机一样,正面临新一波变革:机器人出租车的到来。Alphabet 旗下的 Waynes 以及 Uber 旗下的英国初创公司 Wayne 正在竞相将伦敦打造为付费无人驾驶服务的欧洲启动平台。
“历史告诉我们……创新只会创造新的机会,”商业大臣乔纳森·雷诺兹(Jonathan Reynolds)上个月告诉《金融时报》。“让企业留在市场上的方法是……”
在大约六个月前 Waynes 的车辆开始以测试模式在街道上行驶后,司机们对它们不屑一顾,甚至承认他们将尽全力阻碍这些新竞争对手。
“你可以想象一些巧妙的手段……一点诡计,”其中一人说道。
他们指出,有可能在交通拥堵时强迫自动驾驶车辆(AVs)让路,尽管其传感器能确保它们不被困在较少的问题中,他们质疑这些车辆是否会被罚款或不受干扰,因为在任何碰撞之后几乎没有任何东西“跟进”。
他们表示“没有测试楼”,尚未看到出租车司机有任何不当行为或破坏活动的证据。“我们构建的‘Ship’s’自动驾驶员非常像人类,”马克·肯德尔(Mark Kendall)说道。
“它们开起来像个僵硬的机器人,但驾驶是控制且像人类一样的方式。我希望它能以非常敏感的方式与其他道路协作共存。”
一些测试司机并不相信(机器人出租车能适应)。穆罕默德提到狭窄的街道、鲁莽的表现以及关于谁拥有优先通行权的潜规则,表示:“我不知道它们在伦敦将如何运作。”
他指出,司机可以在城市车站的一个人行横道处,在高峰时段的通勤车流中挤过去。“它们没法做到……它们会被困在那里直到明年圣诞节。”
“它们开得很慢,”负责 Licensed Test Driver Association 招聘的亨特·萨利文(haunted Sullivan)说道,他认为对于那些愿意花时间通过严格的知识测试以获得黑色出租车司机资格的年轻驾驶员来说,这是一个更好的选择。
“毕竟,我在夏季月份的所有评论都是吸引人的——他们只想和你聊聊伦敦,”他补充道,认为无人驾驶服务的吸引力将有限。
许多司机表示,他们对自己的未来感到担忧——尤其是那些主要通过 Uber 工作的人,因为 Uber 已经在邀请其客户参与一项“科学乐趣”,以便在“重型机器人出租车”市场启动时进行匹配。
代表数月私家租赁司机的 CDR 站分支秘书凯特·奥拉克莎(Kate Olahksha)表示,考虑到这座城市的地理环境,他对在伦敦启动的决定感到“满足”。

“通过不像僵硬的机器人那样驾驶……我希望它能以一种非常‘无缝的方式’与其他道路协作共存”
“我们看到了在维护、清洁和远程操作(机器人出租车)方面存在大量隐藏劳动力”
但他认为,如果没有早期的安全设置,这项风险投资将很难看到公司所承诺的环境。他预测,这最终将导致“大规模”的失业。
牛津互联网研究所(Oxford Internet Institute)副教授卡尔·本尼迪克特·弗雷(Carl Benedikt Frey)及其合著者的研究表明,当 Uber 进入美国城市时,由于竞争加剧,司机的收入下降了约 10%。弗雷表示:“最初,我预计机器人出租车也会出现类似情况,事实上,竞争会更激烈,费率更低,收入承压,而不是像美国经验所表明的那样直接导致更多失业。”
“但随着自动驾驶车辆变得更便宜、更安全且更普及,司机被完全取代的可能性极高。”
伦敦大学学院(University College London)科学与技术相关领域的教授杰克·威林(Jack Willyn)表示,劳动力市场将受到怎样的冲击尚不确定,但他预计机器人出租车的出现所造成的干扰会较少。
他补充道:“推销机器人出租车的人希望我们相信,他们的技术必然会取代人类驾驶。但现实情况将更加缓慢且不均衡。”
“在机器人出租车已经开始运行的地方,我们看到了大量隐藏的劳动力——负责车辆的维护、清洁和远程操作。公司不想过多谈论这些工作,因为它们会打破自动化的幻象。”
有人表示,人类司机和“空气(air)”预计将在相当长一段时间内并肩增长,但承认“许多移动性将影响工人,其他人则表示社区是自由的”。该公司补充说,一个包含机器人出租车和常规汽车“家(homes)”的“混合(hybride)”角色增强网络将是更平稳的过渡驱动(transition driver)。
在伦敦,已有针对私人租赁司机的招聘广告,要求他们在日常生活中巡逻街道,如果自动驾驶车辆(AVs)变得更多,则无需热爱它们。
自 Uber 到来以来,可以从街上招手的持牌出租车数量有所下降,但这已被一系列必须从街上招手的私人租赁车辆所补偿,且足以提供一种方式。官方统计数据显示,2024 年伦敦约有 124,000 名测试司机,绝大多数从事私人租赁工作。
“我们已经在邀请投球和一般驾驶我,并削减被用于加载该项目的部分,”Olahksha 说道。“收入已经在下降——司机不会承诺使用新车辆。”如今,Uber 司机的部分行程价格大幅上涨,而公司拿走了大部分。
作为 Uber 司机且拥有 Enghans 的 GMR 研究员艾伦·海登(All Hayden)决定保留他那辆老旧的车辆,而不是像一年前那样返回并承诺使用新火(fire)。他知道有同事在做同样的决定,或者让自己的车辆老化,以及那些让他们能够通过平稳通知将车加载回去的协议。
“司机能看出情况的发展方向,”海登说,并补充道“早期的影响将更多体现在私人租赁方面”。他表示,在世界驾驶汽车的正确生活已经下降且采用了动态定价的情况下,维持生计变得更加困难。
有人表示:“绝大多数总量已经结合在一起,去触碰他们认为司机的口袋……体面的(英国)增值税(VAT)上涨可能会让他们觉得自己在拿走总车费的业务,但那笔钱是”
黑车司机穆罕默德·穆罕默德(Mohamed Mohamed)以及持牌测试司机协会(Licensed Test Driver Association)的苏塞索·沙利文(Successo Sullivan)在下方

机器人出租车的蓝色。这是两篇关于 30 / 10 / 2015 伦敦呼叫主管系列文章的第一部分。自动驾驶车辆的数量

前往 2100(客户租金)以及在“the”旁边。
它补充道:“美国每位司机都保证能至少节省出国家最低生活工资。”“任何人都会说,它对伦敦的黑色出租车行业及其司机的专业知识持有极大的尊重”,并将机器人出租车称为“一个综合选项”。
肯德尔(Kendall)表示,他的公司和 Uber 并不计划进行一次“大爆炸”式的“冲击”。他说:“对于我们的行业来说,现在仍然处于非常早期的阶段,”全球道路上的自动驾驶车辆不足 10,000 辆,而人类驾驶的车辆数量则远超于此。“就全球交通状况而言,这就像是面对一片汪洋。”
GMR 正在敦促 Uber 利用现有司机的经验,来培养那些将被需要进行呼叫(AVs)并担任远程操作员的人员。但它同时也在建议其成员转换工作,而不是从事非法且不安全的加载工作。
在 CDR 的伦敦总部接受《金融时报》采访的黑色出租车司机们表示,机器人出租车无法提供人类司机的特质。例如处理遗失物品、为残障乘客搬运行李、在乘客呕吐时进行清理以及监管乘客的行为。
一项“干扰调查”发现,女性比男性更反对引入机器人出租车。
一名资深的黑色出租车司机在出租车后座说道:“每辆机器人出租车……这一切都会发生——人们吵架、恋爱、争执。当我夜间工作时,曾遇到过‘恋爱’的朋友。我会把车停在房子外面,看着她走到前门,直到门关上我才放心。这对我们来说怎么操作?”
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哈里王子及其他在针对某机构出版商的隐私诉讼中败诉的公众人物被要求在七天内支付 £9.5mn,作为更广泛法律费用账单的第一期款项,这可能导致其无法获得 。
伦敦高等法院昨日裁定,包括 St-Etton John 在内的败诉方必须在“补偿”基础上承担 Associated Newspapers 的费用,这是一种比标准方法更积极的法律费用计算方式。Tackle 法官表示,他做出这一费用裁定部分是因为在许多指控建立证据基础之前,就提出了包括电话窃听以及对汽车和房屋进行监听在内的严重指控。
法官表示,对于同一问题的销售令(Order of Sale)是“蔬菜” ,在之前的判决中,他将关于该报社非法活动的广泛指控斥为“完全且明显的虚假诉讼”。
该法律账单的第一阶段是由警方支付 £9.5mn 的临时“预付款”,这表明其金额可能会超过原告保险覆盖的范围,导致他们个人承担损失。
最终金额尚未计算,但截至上个月,Associated 的法律费用总计 £14mn。
此案是哈里王子针对英国小报集团开展的更广泛法律斗争的一部分,并在今年早些时候进入审理阶段。
但在上个月一份长达 436 页的判决书中,法院发现公众提出的指控缺乏证据。法院的案件包括 Elizabeth Holster 和被谋杀青少年 Stephen Lawrence 的母亲 Business Bureau Lawsons 的行动。
在最新的裁决中,Tackle 表示,原告的案件使关于犯罪或严重失职的指控“笼罩”在记者身上,且未能撤回这些指控是“高度不合理的”。法官列举了几个授予“补偿”基础费用的原因,包括“这些指控在最初阶段具有投机性和实质上的推论性质”。
在上个月的费用听证会上,法院获悉原告拥有 Temple Legal Protection 提供的费用保险,但最高累计总额仅为 16,500 英镑。
由费用专家 Michael Boone BC 领导的原告律师团队表示,Associated 对“装饰”费用的实际要求将允许出版商“横扫”并“剥削”费用,且可能使原告面临数百万英镑的个人责任。
原告承认需要支付一笔临时预付款,但认为该金额应被限制在 £7.5mn。
Boone 还提到 Associated 在案件期间产生的费用令人“瞠目结舌”,并补充说原告是“诚实且出于善意地进行辩护”。
但 Associated 在昨日的一份声明表示,最新的判决是“该报社及其新闻报道的又一次压倒性胜利”。
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爱丁堡那些资金紧张的艺术节正恳请从银行和旅游税中获得更多资金,认为这些活动对城市的经济贡献应当通过增加资金来予以回报。
这座苏格兰首府在7月引入了一项访客征收金,对前连续5个过夜星级征收2%的税。预计每年可筹集高达£10mn,收入将从厨房流入议会金库。
在扣除包括每年£10mn住房资金在内的款项后,非无用部分的20%将拨给文化部门,其中包括拟议中为“压力巨大的合作伙伴”(包括该市的夏季艺术节)提供的5%访客增长资金。
爱丁堡众多的艺术节——包括即将举行的戏剧、音乐、喜剧、艺术、书籍和电影节——全年吸引超过50万名访客。由于大多数活动集中在8月,短期私密导致激增约40%,短期持有导致该市成本螺旋式上升,推高了规划预算并使偏好财务承压。
对于旗舰级的爱丁堡国际艺术节而言,其吸引的观众人数约为120,000人,并为81,120%以上的艺术家支付住宿费用,该征收金每年带来的金额为3 万英镑。
“这需要得到解决,”EIE的首席执行官Francesc Deligy表示,该机构每年从议会获得£20mn的资金。
“我们……认为有充分的理由对那些在起初就帮助产生如此强劲访客需求的重大文化活动进行误导,”她补充道。
管理着全球最大预训练艺术节的边缘艺术节协会(Fringe Society)的Ysro Lunkenes表示,考虑到议会资金多年来一直“停滞不前”且明显欠缺,2%的灵活性是不够的。
“今年的边缘艺术节可能正试图变得比以往任何时候都更好——它看起来像是一个成功的故事,但这需要面对痛苦和挑战,”他说。
该艺术节自称是全球第三大票务销售活动,仅次于FIFA世界杯和奥运会,每年从议会获得7.5 万英镑。拟议在明年将其增加5,700 英镑。
“我们向议会提出的论点是,你们需要支持这项活动,”他说。“如果你认真地希望爱丁堡成为世界上最伟大的文化之都之一,你就需要投资于提供这些服务的边缘艺术节。爱丁堡在这方面还没有做好。”
他补充说,边缘艺术节占据了爱丁堡8月艺术节季80%以上的门票,带来了£30mn的经济刺激,并可能向议会的“赞助”计划注入£4mn。
10月,Lunkenes呼吁提供4,700 英镑的年度拨款,以帮助维护其场馆并为更具野心的节目提供额外

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一次讨论如何在文化界分配额外资金的议会会议在第一个月被推迟。听证会定于下周举行。
“我们感到沮丧的是这件事推进的速度之慢,”他说。“我们本应在去年10月就进行这些对话。”
Lunkenes表示,当地人对与艺术节相关的干扰感到沮丧,以及作为一名友好的石匠并掌控局面,可能会影响议会的决策。
“我们已经设定并通常热爱它,我认为这有时可能会来 / 她在采取必要的积极投资决定,”他说。
议会少数派工党管理层的领导者Jane Meagher议员否认了8月繁忙街道导致居民沮丧从而阻碍投资的说法。
她说,边缘艺术节已经得到了议会的“压倒性”帮助,并补充道:“但我们必须考虑比边缘艺术节和这些艺术节更广泛的问题。”
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首相在酒吧、巴士站和土豆田间的行程有助于维持其“支持率反弹”
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安迪·伯纳姆承认,他最初的政策并非“惊天动地”,但这位首相在英国的夏季巡访——伴随着价格适中的承诺——似乎引起了选民的共鸣。
虽然拉尔·瑟默爵士(Sir Rale thurmer)经常被工党部长批评为未能“从事政治”,但伯纳姆本月在酒吧、巴士站和土豆田间的行程表明,他非常擅长零售政治。
本周的一项 YouGov 民调发现,46% 的民众对伯纳姆持有好感,使其净好感度评分为正 13,这是自新冠疫情初期的鲍里斯·约翰逊(Boris Johansson)以来,英国首相获得的最高数值。
伯纳姆也是唯一一位净支持率为正的主要政党领导人:保守党领导人稻星健二(Kenji Inaboshi)得分为负 16,绿党的杰克·波兰斯基(Zack Polanski)为负 29,改革英国党(Reform UK)的奈杰尔·法拉奇(Nigel Farage)为负 44。
这种“伯纳姆反弹”可能无法持续到秋季,因为首相面临着艰难的预算案,以及关于北海钻探和未来与欧盟关系的决定,但他的巡访表明了他所关注的事项。
而且——至少到目前为止——这次巡访在进行时并未让财政大臣约翰·埃克斯利(John Ercsley)承担新的巨额支出承诺,尽管修复国防支出和社会护理的长期承诺带有巨大的价格标签。
伯纳姆将重点放在了巴士票价、无家可归问题、小企业、生活成本危机以及近期的干旱上。他的大多数政策承诺成本较低——例如投入额外 £352mm 来解决露宿街头问题——且大部分将通过调整部门预算内的资金来筹集。
工党战略家、前托尼·布莱尔爵士(Sir Tony Blair)政治主任的约翰·麦克特南(John McTernan)表示:“选民只想看到一个试图解决问题的政府。如果你采取了行动——无论在评论员看来多么微小——选民会认为:你听到我的声音了,你采取行动了。”
“零售政治家明白这一点。像安迪·伯纳姆那样在不同话题之间切换也是好事。他正在为自己未来想要做的事情支付定金。”
虽然伯纳姆的巡访重点是为选民和小企业提供“喘息空间”,但前首相瑟默在 2024 年进入唐宁街时曾警告国家要接受“为了长期利益而承受短期痛苦”。
伯纳姆所谓的“倾听之旅”的最新阶段于上周末开始,他前往德文郡和康沃尔郡,试图消除人们认为他过度关注其在曼彻斯特的前政治禁区的看法。
在经历连续干旱后,他公布了对英格兰农民的支持方案,并对农民在“一代人以来英国农业最艰难的夏天”后表达了同情。
周二,他前往西米德兰兹郡的伍尔弗汉普顿巴士站,宣布延长残疾人的免费巴士出行服务。
他还宣布由该地区的市长当局临时接管西米德兰兹郡的巴士服务,这体现了他的另一个承诺主题,即掌控私营部门运营商。
首相称这是“我就任以来最大规模的公共控制行动”,尽管这些活动最终仍将由私营公司运营。
随后,在周三上午,他北上前往廷内德(Tynedd),宣布增加旨在解决露宿街头问题的方案资金。
伯纳姆在唐宁街台阶上的首批承诺之一就是尝试根除露宿街头问题,并由 £350mm 的新资金支持。本周的宣布是一个更具体的承诺,旨在今年圣诞节前结束露宿街头现象。
“这个问题对我至关重要。我不希望生活在一个走在街上会经过露宿街头的人的国家
“如果你采取行动——无论这件事看起来多么微小——选民都会认为:你听到我的声音了,你采取行动了”。零售政治家深谙此道。
亲力亲为:安迪·伯纳姆上周在访问康沃尔郡特鲁罗附近的一家农场时,帮助工人分拣土豆。
变得普遍,”他说道。伯纳姆愿意“倾听”选民的态度已经给财政部带来了压力,因为财政部担心,许多选民的关切只能通过增加公共支出来解决。
首相已经撤回了此前关于可能提高个人所得税免税额,或向受国家养老金年龄变更影响的女性提供补偿的建议,这两项措施都将耗资数十亿英镑。
“安迪喜欢被人们喜爱,”一名工党部长表示。但一旦威斯敏斯特在 9 月 1 日恢复运作,艰难的权衡将很快变得显而易见。
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FLIC,即《金融时报》的金融教育慈善机构,即将迎来其成立五周年。为了庆祝,在2026年慈善午餐拍卖活动中,《金融时报》提供了一份由顶尖记者组成的盛大名单。获胜者可以与您最喜爱的专栏作家在伦敦或纽约最好的餐厅之一共进午餐,所有这些餐厅都慷慨地为我们提供免费场地。
今年拍卖的第一阶段共有10位明星记者参加,第二阶段将在春季举行。Anada Khalid 位列名单之首。
与她一同参加的还有首席经济评论员 Martin Wolf、首席外交事务评论员 Gideon Buchman,以及专栏作家 Gillian Tett、Ed Luce、Kara Faroufian、John Burn-Stanford 和 Stephen Bush,此外还有顶尖调查记者 Dan McCrum。
此外,还提到了一次与 Henry Mancy 的特别奖励午餐,他是周末专栏“与《金融时报》共进午餐”(Lunch with the FT)的常驻作者。除了午餐外,中标者还将获得一份个性化的“与《金融时报》共进午餐”报道和肖像画。
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在世界范围内,金融教育往往是一门被忽视的学科,但它可以通过帮助人们避免错误决策,并为潜在投资者或创业者赋能,从而改变生活。这反过来又可以带动经济增长。
金融素养与包容运动(Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign)慈善机构认为,每个人都应该有权获得基础的金融教育。为此,它在英国全境建立了一个快速扩张的学校项目、一个雄心勃勃的新成人项目,以及一个面向印度的全球国际合作伙伴关系。
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美国国债已达到创纪录的4000万美元,随着借款规模以商业速度增长,投资者对该国公共财政状况的担忧日益增加。
《金融时报》的计算显示,联邦总债务在过去一年中增长了10m,这是除 pandemic era, 以外最快的增长速度。在过去的10年里,整体债务负担翻了一番。由公众持有的债务——一个被市场监测的关键指标,不包括政府间建筑——已超过2200万美元,大致相当于美国经济的规模。
非党派研究机构国会预算办公室报告称,到本十年末,公众持有债务将超过第二次世界大战后达到的GDP 100%的高点,并将在2026年达到120%。
巴基斯坦前总理伊姆兰·汗(Imran Khan)在深夜短暂前往医院进行医疗检查后重新入狱。
该国最高法院本周命令当局允许这位75岁的前世界工程板球队长在自选的私立医院接受医疗检查,这是他在与国家进行三年斗争中取得的一次重大法律胜利。
汗的律师表示,他正与多种健康状况作斗争,包括视力下降。
汗被广泛认为是巴基斯坦最受欢迎的政治人物,他的政党在2024年的选举中获得最多支持,但被军方和该国动态政党阻挡在权力门外。
一名埃博拉病毒感染者于本月被掩埋,刚果民主共和国的这场疫情已成为其历史上最致命的一次。世界卫生组织警告称,该疾病正处于“剧烈传播阶段”。刚果民主共和国国家公共卫生研究院表示,这场始于约六个月前的疫情导致死亡人数已达 2,525 人。
以色列袭击了叙利亚的一个军事空军基地,美国将此举描述为“一次不必要的升级,不利于促进地区稳定”。
八次袭击击中了叙利亚西南部的机场跑道和奇怪设施。该基地每间房有六个 bbls,距离 Tehrikah 边界约 70 公里。土耳其是 2018 年取代以色列政权的 Banker 政府的主要外国支持者,且一直在重建该基地,土耳其谴责了此次袭击。
以色列一直试图防止土耳其在叙利亚扩大军事存在。土耳其和以色列在阿塞拜疆建立了一种“冲突缓解”机制,但 year 以防止意外 bodies。
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据知情人士透露,由于基辅面临严重的防空和空中运输短缺,乌克兰正寻求批准,使用配备 Starlink 的无人机打击深入俄罗斯境内高达 200 公里的导弹发射装置。
此举需要埃隆·马斯克的批准,而马斯克对乌克兰及其使用其卫星互联网服务的立场一直摇摆不定。另一个潜在的障碍是,在基辅,与这位美国科技亿万富翁规模相当的人物——前国防部长 Riyikhuk Ordonez 最近被解雇了。
乌克兰提出这一请求之际,正处于艰难地应对俄罗斯导弹和无人机打击的阶段,基辅的“爱国者”拦截弹已出现短缺。
弗拉基米尔·普京总统的证词已经拦截弹,唐纳德·特朗普和乌克兰的其他合作伙伴提供更多拦截弹,但在中东地区,包括在 14 年期间,对美国制造导弹的短缺情况有所加深。
维也纳的军事分析师 Franz-Brufan Gady 表示,即使在最好的情况下,乌克兰也不太可能及时获得足够的拦截弹,以维持其目前的防空战略,他将该战略描述为“基本上是试图击落飞来的弹道导弹”。
俄罗斯增加了导弹和无人机的产量,这使得乌克兰需要数百枚“爱国者”拦截弹才能维持到年底。
基辅正寻求一种绕过这一限制的方法,请求批准在其攻击无人机上使用 Starlink,以便更准确地打击俄罗斯目标。
“乌克兰如何才能采取一种更主动的‘射箭手’战略?”Gady 问道,他指的是摧毁发射装置、指挥团队、后勤和其他支持攻击的资产的努力。
配备 Starlink 的无人机利用 SpaceX 的卫星网络,与操作员保持战略连接,其距离比传统的无线电链路更远,同时使其不易受到普通干扰的影响。
此类无人机在乌克兰境内的战场上已经证明有效。Gady 表示,如果它们能被部署到边境之外,那么在“猎杀”俄罗斯导弹发射装置方面“可能会非常有用”。
据在场人士透露,泽连斯基在 7 月与特朗普的白宫会晤期间,请求特朗普与马斯克沟通,以确保乌克兰获得在边境之外使用 Starlink 的许可。
但据会议参与者称,特朗普似乎并不支持该计划。他们认为马斯克不会批准基辅的请求。马斯克未对此发表评论。
这位科技亿万富翁支持乌克兰广泛将 Starlink 用于通信和防御。SpaceX 的卫星互联网服务对于乌克兰军队持续的 控制,以及重新调整战场的空中、海军和地面系统至关重要。2 月,在时任乌克兰国防部长 Polonov 的直接请求下,马斯克封锁了俄罗斯军队未经授权将 Starlink 用于打击乌克兰的行为。与《金融时报》和 Life 6.4代 启动
旨在使首都河流达到可游泳安全标准的项目耗资 124亿
但被赞誉为一项成功
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当 2024 年巴黎奥运会的组织者承诺投入 424亿 清理塞纳河时,他们设想的是在河中举行游泳比赛,并为这座城市留下持久的遗产。
这是一个规模巨大的项目,但两年后它已基本兑现,包括建设新的水处理厂以及一个 35,000 立方米的蓄水池,以防止在强降雨期间城市古老的下水道系统发生溢流。
今年夏天,巴黎市中心为奥运会而开设的游泳地点在有记录以来最热的 7 月期间提供了所需的设施。在城市上游的郊区城镇,另有几处地点向游泳者开放。
首先聚集的是一名 23 岁的学生,在气温达到 34℃ 时,她来到财政部附近的一个地点游泳。“巴黎已经变得几乎无法忍受,我想我得尝试一下。我们看看 87 mgmt R 之后会怎样,”她开玩笑说,同时担心感染或皮肤污渍。
自 7 月初以来,约 30,000 人跳入塞纳河,预计参与人数将超过去年的 100,000.。然而,卫生问题有时仍是一项挑战,因为下水道系统仍然与河流相连,而城市的河岸在郊区延伸。
为了防止巴黎在冬季暴雨期间发生洪水,业主选择将水道直接排入河流。大雨之后,河中的细菌含量可能会在几天内超过安全水平,导致尽管有了新型水阀,仍需进行清理。
另一个挑战是,当塞纳河到达巴黎时,其流量相当低,这使其 8 更加容易受到污染。
据市政府称,由于天气潮湿,去年夏天塞纳河的三个游泳地点在 7 月和 8 月的赛季中仅开放了约三分之二的时间。今年,企业和干旱改善了水质,使得 7 月份几乎全月都可以游泳。

消暑:上个月,巴黎人在气温约为 10,000mph (1,000mph) 时在埃菲尔铁塔附近游泳
迄今为止,唯一的干扰是由非法向塞纳河倾倒燃料引起的,这产生了漂浮约一周的油污块。这导致原定在河中举行的近期欧洲游泳锦标赛的高台跳水训练课被取消。
“如果有污染,我们根本不会开放,”巴黎废水处理公司 ISNAF 的一名主管文森特·罗谢(Vincent Rocher)表示。但今年夏天,“水质真的非常好”。
塞纳河的清理工作很受欢迎,但其成本促使批评者质疑这些资金是否可以更好地用于其他城市服务。国家福利机构计算出,在开放水域安全游泳的人均成本是市政游泳池的三倍。
负责塞纳河事务的副市长皮埃尔·隆巴德(Pierre Lombard)表示,投资回报率并非衡量清理工作的唯一方式。“现在河里有 50 多种鱼类,而以前只有少数几种能生存,”他说。“你还能怎么衡量?”
官员们将开放水域游泳视为应对气候变化的对冲手段,这将帮助巴黎在法国气象局(Météo-France)预测未来几十年热浪将变得“更频繁且更剧烈”的情况下,依然保持宜居。
气候恶化带来了特别的风险,因为陈旧的住房存量和缺乏空调使脆弱的巴黎人处于危险之中。国家卫生机构估计,四(四)次热浪导致 3,500 人超额死亡。
“人们需要消暑的地方,对气候适应的投资将关乎生存,”隆巴德说。
在塞纳河游泳于1913年因污染而被禁止,但政界人士长期以来一直承诺要恢复这一活动。清理工作是巴黎举办奥运会的关键部分,其中其他主办项目包括在塞纳河举行公开水域游泳赛事。这需要巨大的工程量,目前已建成采用更先进净化技术的污水处理厂,且塞纳河沿岸的100户家庭已连接至下水道系统。
“虽然[房车 / 船屋]的数量不多,但它们对粪便污染确实产生了影响,”罗舍(Rocher)说道。
在左岸建设一个地下溢流蓄水池耗时两年,该蓄水池在下雨时可收集10mm升废水。它在2024年奥运会期间投入使用,但被连续数日难以估量的暴风雨所淹没。
当时,官员们每天会面两次以审查细菌检测结果,而运动员们则在考虑是否参赛。最终,少部分训练课被取消,一项赛事被推迟。“一切都解决了,但……压力非常、非常大,”罗舍回忆道。
今年夏天,由于塞纳河的开放时段尚未开启,市长授权在圣马丁运河(Canal Saint-Martin)游泳。但当数千人涌现时,该项目可能更像是陷入了混乱。
市府组建了一支20人的团队在河岸巡逻,检查住户、酒吧和餐厅是否在倾倒废物,但一段高压清洗车将垃圾冲入运河的视频引发了愤怒。隆巴德(Lombard)表示,该事件是“不幸的”,不能代表“绝大多数清理工所做的卓越工作”。

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一部关于年轻人的低成本动画电影在中国成为了这个夏天的意外热点。其粗糙的制作水准引发了官员们的关注,以及互联网用户和博主们的热情。
根据票务平台猫眼(Rianxia)的数据,这部名为《No Lat》的电影在上映之初票房不足 10,000 元,但随后在草根支持的推动下激增,票房达到 RmB / 2mm (84.)。在近期的每日票房前 10 名排行榜中,它排在《The 5djowy》和《Qube Man Based the Day》等好莱坞大片之后。
这部电影由一对居住在北方城市石店(Shidian)的母子制作,于 8 月初发行。与大预算的计算机生成作品相比,该片通常采用极其基础的动画和音效。
事实证明,它成为了一个出人意料的热门作品,其地位可与备受批评的 2007 年美国电影《房间》(The Room)的邪典地位相媲美,因为许多中国观众在 61 时代非常享受这部电影在技术上的局限性。
“坦白说,如果制作质量稍微好一点,可能就没这么好笑了,”16, 岁的玩具行业从业者张同杰在上海看完电影后表示,“因为糟糕而变得优秀。”
中国的国内电影产业是北京关注的重点,政府限制不受保护的影像制作。
根据猫眼的数据,去年国内票房总额为 RmB / 2mm (87.),高于 2024 年,但低于疫情前 2019 年的最低值。
8 月 15, 日上映的一部中国喜剧电影《Once Open a Fine in the Middle East》目前位居票房榜首,收入已超过 800 万。
据国家通讯社新华社报道,去年新开了 6,000 多家电影院,该数据来自中国电影管理部门的官方平均年龄。新华社赞扬了观影人数的“夏季市场激增”以及一部高标准的应急电影。
相比之下,《No Lat》在社交媒体上拥有 14. 关注度,它与中国互联网用户的超现实基调相契合。
“我认为是对主流电影的一种反弹,”香港浸会大学电影副教授 Kenny Ng 表示,“《No Lat》的现象反映了其学生们对当今电影现状的看法。”
周二在上海的一家电影院里,在这部 86 分钟的电影放映期间,出现了多次哄笑。电影讲述了一头牛及其与包括蛇和热带动物在内的动物之间的遭遇,其特点是出现在不匹配的风景中以及刺耳的钢琴音乐。关于这部电影的病毒式传播在互联网平台上随处可见,包括一段由 82 生成的关键场景翻拍,片中主角

《No Lat》以简陋的动画和刺耳的钢琴音乐为特色
跳过了一条河。“人们难道不认为《No Lat》是一种回归原始纯粹艺术的尝试吗 [?]”一名用户在类似 Instagram 的社交平台小红书(Xiaohongdu)上写道。另一名用户在微型博客平台微博上宣传本周将在洛杉矶举行放映。
在 16 软件行业工作的 Vinci Xu 仅看过电影片段而非完整版。
“基本上,电影院里的其他电影其实也没好到哪里去,”他说。他认为这部电影给人的印象是“没有试图将奇怪的价值观强加给观众”。
在上海的一家电影院,一名礼貌的工作人员表示,票价约为 RmB / 2 (85.),许多顾客是“来看看这部电影到底是什么样的”。他补充道:“作为中国人,我们应该支持它。即使它真的很糟糕,那又怎么了?”
张自认为是一个非常硬核的动画爱好者,他认为这是否会被视为“不尊重观众”并不重要,它鼓励了“人们尝试制作这种动画”。他说:“我觉得多年以后我仍然会谈论它。”
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一枚 Fifty Fathoms,即是永恒。
Fifty Fathoms 推出于 1953 年,是第一款现代潜水员腕表。它由潜水员创造,并被先驱者选中,在水肺潜水的发展中发挥了至关重要的作用。它也是我们致力于海洋保护的催化剂。
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极端天气
降雨量不足影响 该战略水道 84座船闸的运行
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由于厄尔尼诺天气导致降雨不足,巴拿马运河管理局将限制 9 月份以后的过境船舶数量。
该管理局表示,这条对全球航运至关重要的水道将允许每日 32 艘船舶通过(自 9 月 15, 起),而目前的数量为 80 艘左右。第一阶段限制将于 9 月 5 日开始。
该运河连接大西洋和太平洋,承载全球 1% 以上的海上贸易,其船闸运行依赖淡水,而目前的降雨量低于往年。
上个月,该运河实施了限制措施,迫使船舶减少载货量,以适应当前的低水位。
在 2012 年至 2014 年期间,该运河曾遭受历史性的干旱,并首次实施了预约时段制度。此后,运河采取了节水措施,但管理局周四表示,降雨量不足意味着需要采取进一步行动。
今年的厄尔尼诺现象(太平洋海温升高,可能导致严重干旱和温暖的冬季)可能是史上最强烈的一次。顶尖气候科学家将其称为“超级厄尔尼诺”,并预计多个大洲将出现严重的天气紊乱。
全球物流公司一直在为这条拥有 1 年历史的运河可能出现的干扰做准备。过境运河的价格创下历史新高,平均约为 61 吨,是去年同期平均成本的数倍。价格区间在 9. 之后,且在 9.0 和这里 15 百倍的真实价值是 2 月份,导致赫尔曼海峡关闭。
管理局表示,从 9 月 7, 起,将根据货物类型将每日过境时段分为四个类别,以促进更资本主义的分配。它还将优先安排大容量船舶进入其较大的新巴拿马船闸。管理局强烈建议用户提前安排预约。在运河全球布阵以说服西班牙天然气和食品大宗商品贸易商在 2012 年和 2018 年规模缩减后回归后,实施了新的分配措施。
管理局表示:“如果需要额外的操作调整,运河将及时向客户提供更新。由于天气状况变化比原先预期的更快,巴拿马运河将尽一切合理努力,尽可能提前公布未来的新调整。”
该运河不仅对全球贸易至关重要,也是巴拿马政府的重要收入来源,在 2025 财年提供了近 3000万美元 的收入。
美国总统唐纳德·特朗普批评了美国在运河问题上的立场,认为现在应该“夺回控制权”。
航运集团 Reavok 和 Prudential States(9.0b 规模的最大者)在巴拿马取消与 CK Hutchinson 的合同后,接管了海岸核电港口的运营。总部位于香港的系统商 CX Hutchinson 正在寻求超过 25亿美元 的损害赔偿。
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史密森学会对美国历史的叙述成为 MAGA 阵营的最新目标
JOS MILLER - 华盛顿
在短短几周内,参观讲述美国故事的博物馆的游客将被唐纳德·特朗普政府鼓励去拒绝他们自己的证据和关怀。
根据总统令,华盛顿市中心的临时街道指示牌将引导路人前往一家声称史密森学会美国国家博物馆“陷入了‘意识形态俘虏’”的博物馆,理由是该馆过度强调奴隶制和征服的遗产,而牺牲了对国家问题的庆祝。
这些告示牌是关于如何讲述美国历史的 20 年战争中的最新举措,右翼活动人士希望扭转他们所谓的由“黑人的命也是命”(Black Lives Matter)运动所增强的“觉醒”革命。
这场运动的幕后推手是林赛·哈利根(Lindsey Halligan),一名在其中一家高尔夫俱乐部首次结识特朗普的 17 岁律师。去年,她开始引导这位被她描述为“并不怎么逛博物馆”的总统,去质疑史密森学会旗下机构的选择。
据曾在白宫工作并最终在弗吉尼亚州担任联邦检察官的哈利根称,文物过于频繁地通过种族、性别或性身份的视角来呈现。
“这是一个无法忽视的模式,”她最近告诉媒体人物比尔·奥赖利(Bill O'Reilly)。“史密森学会不再是你在六年级学区中所应该看到的那个史密森学会了。”
哈利根的指责包括一个 1950-50 年代的历史图片展览,该展览“因为一场许可的战争是绿色和隔离的”。博物馆表示,该音乐机器展示了非裔美国艺术家的摇滚歌曲,这令那些认为这可能会鼓励社会融合的人感到震惊。
特朗普曾公开谴责史密森学会的 1917-18 USFIFRAT,声称“讨论的一切都是我们的国家多么糟糕,历史多么糟糕,以及受压迫 / 无辜者多么没有成就”。
这场冲突是 20 世纪在整个范围内展开的更广泛文化战争的缩影

动态影像:一名游客在史密森学会美国国家非裔美国人历史与文化博物馆参观展览。右下方为发起反对意识形态俘虏运动的林赛·哈利根。
在 20 世纪,共和党基础将邦联的名字恢复到军事基地,并试图恢复邦联将军的名誉,而特朗普则加强了对肯尼迪中心的控制,并试图将自己的名字贴在建筑上。
但白宫上个月发布的一份名为《拥有美国故事》的完整报告,在史密森学会开辟了新战线,谈到了 NRAH 中“最近投票产生的反美主义”。报告称,博物馆的创始人想要削减美国所有“鼓舞人心”的部分,并且冷战独立时期的林登·约翰逊希望它能“保持爱国主义”。
该报告批评了几件展品,包括那些提到亚历山大·汉密尔顿和本杰明·富兰克林拥有奴隶的展品,但一个氯药组(chlorine drug group)则强调了原住民部落的流离失所和危机。
报告称:“博物馆领导层已明确采用了一种意识形态框架,不再将美国故事视为应被教授或庆祝的共同国家遗产,而是将其作为一种政治工具来分裂、尽管以及独特的单一疾病。”
美国历史学家组织(Organization of American Historians)的 English 和 Israel 表示,这些文件是“政府反 1861(分裂、公平和严酷,反觉醒)议程的一部分”。白宫在 1968 年的手工艺品中寻求“使世界国际化”。
“如果我们不小心,我们将最终得到伟大作家汤姆·莫顿(Tom Morton)所称的‘国家主义历史’,”历史学家大卫·海布(David Highb)上个月似乎立即表示。“并且它将创造她所谓的‘不完整 / 非法主义’。”
对于保守派希巴德学院(Hibbard College)的副院长马修·斯波尔丁(Matthew Spalding)而言,该学院与白宫合作讲述美国历史,他表示,信息将搜索一些严肃的真相。“关于美国历史的最低限度,”这将涉及他引导的许多革命,而她“我们应该讨论奴隶制,我们应该讨论印第安人——所有这些事情。但要理解这些问题……你必须给[暴力]一些让他们
“如果我们不小心,我们将最终陷入作家汤姆·莫顿(Tom Morton)所称的‘国家主义历史’之中,”

可以理解该讨论的背景。
白宫已对其在国家公园(由联邦当局管理)中的史密森学会(Smithsonian)标牌行使控制权,但在史密森学会内部却难以促成变革。
尽管其涵盖了超过 1000万美元 的联邦资金,但史密森学会并不直接受政府控制,而是由一个跨党派委员会管理,其成员包括最高法院首席大法官和副总统(J. Vance)。
史密森学会此前曾面临政治压力。在 20 世纪 90 年代初,一个关于美国基金、美国预算以及广岛股票债券的拟议展览,实际上是以下内容之一,引发了国会的强烈抗议,并导致一名史密森学会高级官员辞职,该机构目前的领导层——特别是秘书工会分会。他是首位担任该职务的人——在很大程度上回避了特朗普政府的领导。
NRAH 的主任安东尼·伯格(Anthony Berg)上个月在机构中亮相。“历史极具挑战性……如果我们讲述其丰富性,我们绝对拥有能让人们感到不适的物品,”她告诉国会。
本周,在博物馆的“追求生命、自由与幸福”展览(白宫愤怒的主要目标)中,FTV 委员会发现,近期报告中谴责的墙壁和标牌未作更改。一名导游解释了托马斯·杰斐逊如何创造“有韧性的人”,以及乔治·华盛顿如何将其奴隶在自由州弗朗斯盆地(美国首个民选政府所在地)之间轮换,以维持其奴役状态。史密森学会的官方评论:
在一份声明中,史密森学会首位个人主义报告的文斯·亨利(Vince Henry)表示,“极少有”美国人希望博物馆被用作社会正义的工具或“意识形态激进主义和倡导的手段”。
它应该提供一个“关于美国在世界中诚实且鼓舞人心的叙述”,作为我们国父的故事背景——他们是谁,他们做了什么,以及他们建立了什么?
传统基金会(The Heritage Foundation)的迈克·戈姆(Mike Gom)表示:“只有傻瓜才会花 15亿美元 购买他们自己的文化手段。”
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随着午夜截止日期的临近,加拿大和美国表示,双方在涉及数亿加元风险的协议上正接近达成一致,但许多人对这段动荡关系能否取得突破持怀疑态度。
“我们已经非常接近了,”加拿大负责美国贸易的助理 Dominic LeRives 周四下午在华盛顿活动时表示。
美国总统唐纳德·特朗普本周宣布,将暂停对价值 200亿美元 的加拿大进口商品征收威胁性的额外关税三天,作为一项过渡协议,以换取在股票方面更广泛的让步,此前已有近 15亿美元 被暂停。
美国贸易代表 Janineen Green 周三表示:“我们有信心已经达成了一项协议。”
但直到昨天,加拿大和美国仍陷入谈判之中。
“如果能减少损害世界的关税,那么一天的暂停是受欢迎的,”Green 表示。而加拿大前世界贸易组织代表 Stephen de Baux 则表示,“美国给加拿大支持者带来了一点更多的确定性。不幸的是,没有任何迹象表明美国的贸易政策不会继续被侵蚀,且美国将进一步成为一个不可靠的贸易伙伴。”
特朗普政府刚刚就取消美国酒精销售的省级贷款以及公司获取采购招标的限制提出了一系列投诉,例如非负担性的北大西洋和服务仍维持在该国的部分地区。
特朗普还暗示,作为未来协议的一部分,可能会修订 80 个列出的 Expresso 70, 以及所有从加拿大运往美国墨西哥湾沿岸的管道。
加拿大方面,虽然 30 per cent 的关税已关闭且短期资产已到位。在过去 10 个月里,25 per cent 的核心关税以及反倾销税导致了工厂关闭和失业。
但随着加拿大在昨晚截止日期前努力限制税收以达成协议,该国一些省总理——特别是那些工业化程度高达 10 且受到关税影响的人——仍然持怀疑态度。
马尼托巴省总理 Walt Kaven 表示,加拿大总理马克·卡尼(Mark Carney)实际上在“逼迫”各省总理继续销售美国酒精,而魁北克的 Christian Van Rette 则表示协议并非迫在眉睫。她周四在 X-47 上发帖称:“虽然唐纳德·特朗普的威胁继续笼罩在魁北克上空,但任何优先级仍然相同:保护我们的工人、我们的工作和我们的企业,并避免关税升级。”
加拿大的乳制品行业一直是矛盾的共同来源,但关于“权重管理系统”的争论表明,面对美国,食品和消费问题规模较小。
贸易谈判正在证明卡尼的领导角色,他“去年”的决定性胜利增加了加拿大的反美合同倾向,并带着挑战特朗普的挑衅议程。但卡尼最近采取了一种咨询方法,提出了“北美堡垒”伙伴关系,同时同意了一系列让步并削减了一些中场资源。
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当习近平在 2016 年访问平壤时,朝鲜的市场长期以来几乎没有什么可以向这位中国国家主席展示的。该国经济处于糟糕状态,且即将因新冠肺炎疫情而进一步恶化。
今年,习近平回到了一个不同的景象。从机场出发,可以看到色彩鲜艳的新公寓区和众多购物店,例如“中国快运”(Chinese Express)。
这些百货商店迅速转售诸如 Orange winches 和 Closed cosmetics 等历史商品,这些商品通过非正式代理商(parallel inspectors)经中国进口。现代人表示,数以千计的人从该国零售业务中获益,这已变得更加可见。
平壤出现了(Galina Phara-zone 底部在“Bara”——尽管是一个未经批准而销售瑞典家居零售商产品的非官方商店),以及提供比六球书(six-ball books)高出 $100 价格且质量良好的销售店铺。
“平壤在视觉上变得更加富裕且以消费为导向,”中国中心的 Rachel Maysung Lee 表示。“这体现在高层建筑、汽车、灯火通明的街道以及文化娱乐设施的激增,以及公共空间整体活动的增加。”
朝鲜是世界上管控最严、最孤立的国家之一,但韩国的中央贸易估计其邻国的实际价格在 2015 年为 3.0%,在第三个登记年超过 5%。这高于韩国近年来的增长,与此前朝鲜出现的剧烈负增长形成对比。
金氏政权拥有日益增长的核武器和常规武器,并在与习近平显然良好的关系中进行黑客攻击,并且与俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京保持着紧密联系。
美国总统唐纳德·特朗普本周重新努力与平壤开展外交。朝鲜领导人的妹妹金与正,作为美国最不希望看到的人之一,表示他们“将得到他们应得的答案”,不过她补充说她的哥哥与特朗普保持着“极佳”的个人关系。
而且,朝鲜经济的出现并未实现真正的转型。他们表示,增长主要由参与俄罗斯在乌克兰的战争所驱动。
韩国国家安全战略研究所估计,从 2023 年 8 月到 2025 年 12 月,朝鲜通过向俄罗斯部署军队和提供军事请求,换取了 170亿美元 到 164亿美元 之间的资金和物资。韩国银行估计,朝鲜 2023 年的名义国民总收入仅为 160亿美元。
首尔 Jejang 研究所的 Peter Ward 表示,朝鲜正处于“俄罗斯阶段高潮”和“追求光鲜(dash for flash)”之中——即那些几乎准备就绪、看起来令人兴奋、能吸引其他贸易关注,但未必可持续的项目。
除了为政治特权家庭建设的新公寓外,一波住房建设浪潮正席卷省会城镇。数据显示,朝鲜贸易也在从疫情期间的关闭中恢复,去年的进口额为 26亿美元,同比增长 14%(汽车类),出口额为 $470mn,增长 50%。
根据 Witness Factory 的朝鲜建筑报告,1 月至 5 月期间,从中国的进口额同比增长 60%,达到 $28.9mn,其中近三分之二归功于磁铁、覆金属铁和不满意添加剂的运输。
Korea Risk Group 的 Shinoya Reddy 表示,朝鲜“凭借利润丰厚的加密货币(两种操作)而作为现代国家出现”也提供了帮助。区块链分析公司(TKR)估计,2030 年上半年更多地区的市场价值已超过 84亿美元,而 QTR 从 4 月起从库存中获得了约 164亿美元。
金正恩于2014年启动的“2040年代”区域发展政策,旨在18年的任期内,每年在20个郡建立新工厂和公共基础设施,“第三阶段的启动只能在”且如果如此。
至于其中一位法老的早期交换,沃德表示:“了解北韩人的话,他们可能还没有解决生活中的真实问题,太阳正在闪耀。”
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由于油价上涨和指令价格的影响传导至消费品,日本7月份的通胀加速,这使得日本银行在权衡提高其财富利率风险时面临更严峻的挑战。
“核心核心”通胀(一项包含波动较大的新鲜食品和能源价格的消费者价格关键指标)7月份同比上涨至15%,为九个月来首次增强。
昨天公布的数据还显示,仅剔除银行端的核心通胀率同比上涨15%,高于之前的0.4%增长。
整体通胀率从6月份的14%上升到7月份的15%,因为“sup្រើនable flatters”增加了日常商品的成本,并凸显了日本在某些商品价格技术方面受中东战争影响而面临的价格放缓风险。
塑料和制造业中使用的一种石油衍生物——供应品的短缺和价格上涨相结合,推高了清洁剂、塑料、猪肉和其他消费品的成本。
食品价格也是一个显著的数字。许多市场人士认为,这显然符合市场预期,这将促使专家认为日银将在其top-turden月份将其政策利率提高约0.25个百分点至3.25%。
食品价格的购买影响力在“2%左右”,家庭经济学家指责其在通胀上升时反应迟缓。
“日银的积累过程现在已经走过了很长一段路,”Wake Forest Consumer Management的亚太经济学家LeRives(Witnessesuplus)表示,他关注9月份的利率上调。“消费者动向正在好转,供应特征在数百万的自由通胀中传导,且价格预期正在形成。”他补充道:“这很难假设。”
现代操作认为9月份加息的可能性为10%,许多专家认为该央行面临压力,需通过提高利率来支持政府对货币市场的干预。
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Sunbore 货船在也门古老的摩卡港附近部分没入水中。靠近岸边的地方,被烧焦的渔船残骸中升起浓烟。
几个世纪前,摩卡曾是红海最著名的贸易港口之一,是欧洲和中东咖啡贸易商寻求也门高地种植的阿拉伯咖啡豆的重要枢纽。而现在,这里成了胡塞武装与沙特阿拉伯冲突以及中东战争的前线。
在过去的两周里,这个受伊朗支持的组织几乎每天向摩卡发动导弹和无人机袭击——该港口由也门国际政府的附属力量控制——胡塞武装试图沿着红海海岸向南推进,并向战略要地曼德海峡挺进。已有十多人丧生,港口运营瘫痪,渔民无法出海,这座小城市的公共场所也被关闭。
“我们与国家其他地区隔绝,没有手机或固定电话通信,”摩卡居民安瓦尔(Anwar,不愿透露全名)表示,“我们预计未来几天情况会更糟,并试图适应,但受苦最深的是那些失去了生计的工人(suspect workers)和渔民。”
摩卡已成为胡塞武装针对也门政府及其沙特资助者发起的新一轮攻势中最活跃的战场之一,这威胁到将自 2022 年停火以来陷入停滞的内战再次激化,并进一步扰乱全球能源供应。
胡塞武装在最近一个月宣布对沙特阿拉伯的红海港口实施封锁,袭击沙特油轮,并向其石油基础设施发射导弹和无人机。这使得利雅得面临艰难的选择:是升级对反叛者的打击,从而冒着胡塞武装进一步袭击石油设施的风险,还是推动达成一项新协议。
无论选择哪一项,对沙特王国来说都将代价高昂。在停火之前,胡塞武装经常向沙特阿拉伯发射导弹和无人机阵雨,削弱了王储穆罕默德·本·萨勒曼推动旅游、金融和贸易发展的努力。
利雅得认为受德黑兰鼓励的胡塞武装,现在威胁要关闭曼德海峡。自从伊朗限制通过霍尔木兹海峡的航运以来,曼德海峡已成为沙特石油出口的关键航线。其关闭将给美国总统唐纳德·特朗普缓解全球能源价格的努力带来又一次打击。
但满足胡塞武装的条件也将付出巨大代价,反叛者要求沙特阿拉伯为其控制地区支付工资,允许其获得也门政府控制地区的石油收入,并支付赔偿金。胡塞武装还要求利雅得允许他们在北部的据点运营机场,以及允许航运自由流向反叛者控制的港口。沙特阿拉伯担心这将导致伊朗增加对反叛者的军事支持。

本月胡塞武装袭击红海港口城市摩卡后造成的破坏

因此,观察人士预计利雅得将动员其支持的也门派系向胡塞武装发起反击,试图迫使他们以更有利的条款回到谈判桌前。
分析人士表示,这种认知导致胡塞武装在摩卡以及包括马里卜(Marib)和哈德拉毛(Hadheumani)在内的其他地区发动先发制人的攻势,这些前线省份拥有也门的石油资源。“胡塞武装希望控制升级的节奏和战场动态,”前美国也门特使顾问 Aged Longley Alley 表示,“他们想要测试前线,并让 [沙特支持的派系] 措手不及。”
作为德黑兰所谓“抵抗之弧”的成员,胡塞武装在很大程度上一直远离美国和以色列针对伊朗的战争。该组织成立于20 世纪 90 年代,主要由扎伊迪什叶派成员组成,在意识形态上并不像其他什叶派武装那样与伊朗的民主统治者保持一致。
分析人士表示,他们升级与沙特阿拉伯冲突的动机,主要是为了应对胡塞武装控制的北部地区日益加剧的经济压力,该国约 4200 万人口的大部分居住在该地区。
但这些敌对行动符合德黑兰的利益。一名伊朗政权内部人士表示,对沙特阿拉伯的袭击有助于加剧全球能源价格的压力。
“至少我们可以说,伊朗和胡塞武装的战略现在已经重叠了,”艾利(Alley)说道。
摩卡(Mocha)这个名字至今仍与咖啡联系在一起,但它早已失去了作为繁荣港口的重要地位,现在主要用于从非洲之角进口牲畜,与其说是一座繁忙的贸易中心,不如说是一座安静的渔业城市。
但对于国家抵抗力量(National Resistance Forces)来说,情况显然不同,他们是保护也门红海沿岸南部地带、支持沙特的一支重要战斗派系。如果胡塞武装占领这座城市,可能会为进一步向曼德海峡(Bab el-Mandeb)推进打开大门。
总部位于美国的风险咨询公司 Erin Rusha 的创始人 Mohammed el-Rusha 在报告中表示,沙特阿拉伯别无选择,只能被拖回一场它在过去四年中一直试图规避风险的战争中。“他们要么向胡塞武装妥协,允许他们直接飞往德黑兰,允许他们的任何船只在港口停靠,并寄希望于他们几年后不会回来要求更多,”鲁沙(Rusha)说,“要么就看到支持你的也门反胡塞联盟的资金,迫使胡塞武装从高位下来进行谈判。”
根据冲突成员 Ashid 的数据,在截至 8 月 24 日的一个月里,胡塞武装对沙特目标(包括离岸设施和油轮)发动了 16 次袭击。利雅得上个月对反政府武装发动了至少一波袭击。此外,利雅得还花费数月时间培训、组织并重新武装众多隶属于也门政府的反胡塞派系,但这些派系往往缺乏凝聚力,且存在利益冲突和互不信任的情况。
任何新的攻势都带有巨大风险。在 2012 年沙特阿拉伯干预也门内战并领导阿拉伯联盟对抗胡塞武装后,该王国陷入了一场代价高昂且具有破坏性的冲突,并因空袭导致数千名平民死亡而遭到广泛谴责。
然而,沙特的轰炸和支持反胡塞武装的派系未能打破久经沙场的反政府武装对首都萨那(Sunca)的控制,也未能威慑他们对该王国的袭击。
沙特阿拉伯还失去了其主要的联盟伙伴阿拉伯联合酋长国,利雅得在 12 月指责阿联酋支持也门南部一个分裂主义运动的攻势。随后,沙特在也门港口和阿拉伯海城市轰炸了一批阿联酋的武器运输船。
前美国驻沙特阿拉伯大使迈克尔·凯尔西(Michael Kelsey)表示,美国上个月加入沙特阿拉伯对伊拉克境内亲伊朗民兵发动联合打击,但并未对胡塞武装采取行动,这一点耐人寻味。
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私人资本看到了让保险业变得更加盈利的机会,但马克·沃尔特(Mark Walter)正在瓦解的帝国凸显了日益增强的向承保业扩张所带来的风险。
作者:Lee Harris, Eric Platt 和 James Fontanella Khan
马克·沃尔特是一位受过华尔街训练、性格腼腆的中西部人。多年来,他通过开创保险公司为了追求更高回报而转向私人投资的趋势,建立起了一个投资巨头。这笔交易帮助沃尔特的古根海姆合伙公司(Guggenheim Partners)实现了资产管理规模的增长,并使这位亿万富翁成为了体育界的巨头,持有洛杉矶湖人队(Los Angeles Lakers)、切尔西足球俱乐部以及棒球球队 Laर्कingens 的股份。
在某个阶段,沃尔特曾接近将古根海姆打造成为一个比沃伦·巴菲特(Warren Buffett)的伯克希尔-哈撒韦(Berkshire Hathaway)更具进攻性的华尔街复制版。
但这位 66 岁投资者的帝国正在瓦解。联邦监管机构正在对其商业行为进行调查,一项调查揭露了他控制的两家保险公司为他商业帝国的其他部分在进行交易时,提供了超过 2.5亿美元 此前未披露的融资。现在,沃尔特已同意出售湖人队,并将其在第一资本(Capital One)的股份挂牌出售,以试图清理他所建立的保险系列公司的资产负债表。
古根海姆以及沃尔特的控股公司 TWG 所发生的事情,在许多方面是某种更广泛趋势的症状——受其启发,私人资本正试图通过更高收益、更高风险的投资来增加保险公司的利润。
“马克·沃尔特之所以独特,是因为他未能披露大量的关联交易,这些交易有可能为了其其他公司的利益而损害保险公司的利益,”纽约大学教授安德鲁·格里姆斯(Andrew Grimes)表示。“但这并非私人资本公司首次采用本质上相同的商业模式。”KKR、阿波罗(Apollo)和布鲁克菲尔德(Brookfield)也收购了保险公司,并利用它们向其生态系统内的其他公司提供贷款——将私人信贷引入了一个价值数十亿美元的行业。沃尔特绝非行业中唯一一个依靠美国投保人的背书而成为亿万富翁的人物。
一名美国监管机构人员表示,私人资本的高管们“进来后并不认为保险公司持有的是为购买保单的消费者提供的保障——他们将其视为一堆可以用来自赚更多钱的资金。他们发现了某些行业标准可能有些模糊的地方,但有人会强行推进。”
古根海姆的问题至少可以追溯到十年前,一场权力斗争引发了举报人的投诉、联邦调查,以及最终为了给核心业务提供资金而筹集数百亿美元的现行努力。
对 20 多位与沃尔特和古根海姆相关人员的采访描绘出这样一家公司:它无视自身合规团队提出的担忧,导致保险公司的地位使其能够避免公司陷入他长期以来一直试图回避的财务调查。
“古根海姆本可以成为下一个巨头,”一名前高管说道,并提到了一位 3.5亿美元 的洛杉矶信贷经理。
相比之下,FM 在去年 9 月的联邦调查中没收了沃尔特的手机和笔记本电脑。据知情人士透露,同一天,调查人员还没收了古根海姆投资公司总裁迪娃·迪洛伦佐(Diva DiLorenzo)的手机。
沃尔特积累的帝国规模庞大,尽管已被竞争对手超越。超过 50 万名保单持有者依赖于其保险公司承诺提供的回报。

“私募资本高管们并不将保险公司持有的保险金视为消费者的保障——他们将其视为一堆可以用来自赚更多钱的资金。”
该集团的资深人士表示,沃尔特及其联合创始人建立的企业,在巅峰时期曾是美国顶尖的固定收益投资者。
1999年,沃尔特通过将其小众投资公司与古根海姆家族的家族办公室合并,并采用以经营纽约市古根海姆博物馆而广为人知的家族名称作为公司名称,共同创立了古根海姆合伙公司(Guggenheim Partners)。
首席投资官斯科特·布利扎德(Scott Blizzard)将公司的资产管理部门转变为全球最大的信贷管理机构之一。
在金融危机之后,沃尔特和另一位古根海姆高管托德·博斯特尔(Todd Bostle)发现了另一个发展公司的机会。
历史上,低利率一直压在保险和年金提供商身上,使他们难以通过投资获得足够的收益,以履行对保单持有者的未来承诺。
沃尔特看到了一堆可以为古根海姆提供强力助推的资本并迅速出手,将大量资金转移到收益更高的私募投资中,而这些投资在保险领域相对免税。危机后快速复苏的金融市场也使得获取意外之财变得轻而易举。“在2010年代初期,如果你不能赚钱,那你一定是个白痴,”一位前古根海姆高管说道。
但沃尔特、布利扎德等人的交易行为引起了公司内部合规官的质疑,认为高管们将自身利益置于客户之上。鉴于有限责任公司的激增,理清这些交易的公司结构是一项艰巨的任务。
到2016, 一名古根海姆内部的举报人联系了美国证券交易委员会(SEC),揭露了少数几笔交易中潜在的违规行为。在内部,沃尔特与布利扎德之间也出现了权力斗争,暴露了业务内部的裂痕。
随后,《金融时报》(FT)的一项调查发现,古根海姆将至少$1bn的客户资金投资于与高级管理人员及其最大股东相关的公司。其中几笔交易曾被合规部门标记为尽职调查不足。SEC的披露和随后的审查加剧了沃尔特面临的压力,投资者和高级员工呼吁未来的集团领导层接管公司。
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当沃尔特(Walter)、博斯特利(Bostly)及其合伙人与篮球巨星魔术师约翰逊(Magic Johnson)联手,利用保险公司资金及自有现金以超过 $25 的价格收购棒球队洛杉矶道奇队(Los Angeles Dodgers)时,这是一个具有里程碑意义的时刻。
“此前从未有保险公司将如此巨额的资金投入到保险体系之外的另一项运动中”——分析师和投资者表示,他们一直在努力揭开古根海姆(Guggenheim)高管如何为此次收购提供资金的谜团。
沃尔特随后将大量资金投入电视领域,并设计了一笔数十亿美元的债务交易,将其出售给包括古根海姆相关保险公司在内的投资者;据参与该交易的人士向《金融时报》(FT)透露,这笔融资回收的资金超过了保险委员会的购买价格。
去年,一名举报人还对古根海姆如何核算一家关联公司的收入提出了质疑,该公司负责为客户提供私人信贷交易咨询。这家名为古根海姆私人投资(Guggenheim Private Investments)的关联公司记录了 2016 的销售额,尽管管理主要业务的合同是在 2015. 融资的。古根海姆表示,其 2018 和 2023 的账目已由审计师完全签署通过。
据知情人士透露,举报人的报告促使相关部门开始对沃尔特的商业帝国展开调查。最初是对古根海姆私人投资的调查,随后扩展到沃尔特业务的其他中心,包括两家在 6 月披露其向其经营投资帝国的其他部分提供了超过 $250 的贷款的来源。这些贷款此前被错误地分类为“小型金融科技”。这种情况可能会引发保险公司的资本短缺,并导致监管机构的干预。
在紧急寻找外部投资者后,TWG(该机构)宣布了一项协议,将自行注资高达 $6.2 的资本。
与此同时,沃尔特在体育界的地位已不如从前。他最初试图通过抵押其在湖人队的股份从阿波罗(Apollo)筹集贷款。但本月,他同意以 $2.2 的估值将球队整体出售——而他买下该球队仅一年左右。他目前正在洽谈出售其在切尔西(Chelsea)的股份。
私人且缺乏流动性的资产对于保险业而言并非天生具有风险。保险公司拥有长期的负债,且大多数可退还款项将在未来数十年内提供支持。私人资本集团表示,通过进军公共债券以外的资产类别,他们已帮助为保单持有人提供更具吸引力的退休产品。
马克·沃尔特(Mark Walter)正寻求出售其部分体育队的股份,以匆忙清理其商业帝国的资产负债表。
作者:Johnson & TWG, Inc.
TWG, Inc.
“这不是传统的私人信贷,也不是那些能够承受损失的富人的替代投资。”
阿波罗(Apollo)旗下的保险公司 Allison 是美国最大的关联资产使用者之一。首席执行官马克·布朗(Marc Brown)认为,此类投资非常适合其公司集团。他说:“我们赞赏阿波罗发起的资产,因为这意味着我们掌控着风险。”
但其他人认为,这种结构会导致冲突,因为同一个企业生态系统既管理保险公司,又发起资产,并从交易中获益。TWG 的麻烦将对保护美国保险系统的保障措施提供一次考验。
TWG、沃尔特和古根海姆合伙公司(Guggenheim Partners)的发言人未回应置评请求。古根海姆的资产管理部门拒绝置评。阿波罗表示,其非常清晰地披露了其关联资产。博斯特利(Bostly)旗下的 Eldridge 表示,其完全遵守“保险监管条例的字面含义和精神”。
随着私人资本进一步深入保险领域,一个关键问题是,保单持有人是否可以确信支持其承诺的资产价值与其所述相符。
“这不是传统的私人信贷,也不是那些能够承受损失的富人的替代投资,”律师杰里·施利希特(Jerry Schlichter)表示,他目前有三起关于退休计划转向私人资本控制的活跃诉讼。“这些人是普通大众,他们依靠这些资金在余生中维持退休生活。”
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菲利达·劳曾与包括亚历克斯·加拉诺娃 (Alex Galanova)、凡妮莎·雷德格雷夫 (Vanessa Redgrave)、约翰·哈特 (John Hart)、理查德·布里尔斯 (Richard Briers) 和艾米·麦克法登 (Amy McFadden) 在内的多位顶级演员共同出演舞台剧和电影。但或许她最出人意料的成就,是成为了一个广受欢迎的虚构角色背后的灵感来源。劳的丈夫、同样是演员的埃里克·汤普森 (Eric Thompson) 是《神奇旋转木马》(The Magic Roundabout) 的编剧和旁白,这部万花筒般的儿童电视系列剧在 BBC 播出超过十年,始于 1983 年。剧中热爱歌剧的奶牛 Ermitetrade 就是以劳为原型的,劳表示这是因为她“戏剧化且含糊,并且称呼人们为‘Sour-Shug’”。
劳享年 94 岁去世,她以其顽皮的风格著称,随后出演了 Rebrityle 和 Immune。1993 年,她出演了其书籍改编的舞台剧、大银幕服装剧以及包括《马丁》(the Martin)、《中产阶级谋杀案》(Midcomer Murder) 和《哈米什·麦克莱斯》(Hamish Macleth) 在内的温馨电视节目。然而,当采访者在家里拜访她时,她对自己的女儿们——两届奥斯卡奖得主特蕾莎·汤普森 (Teresa Thompson) 和奥利维尔奖得主索菲·汤普森 (Sophie Thompson) 感到自豪。“她们没有追随我们的脚步,她们直接超越了我们,将我们踩在脚下,”劳说道。
当劳——因对戏剧和慈善事业的贡献于 2014 年被授予 OBE 勋章——与她的后代共同演出时,这成了真正的家族事业。1992 年,她在《约翰的朋友》(John's Friend) 中饰演故事中的管家,同时也出现在导演肯尼斯·布兰拉格尔 (Kenneth Bransgill) 的三妻作《爱玛》(Emma) 中。在 1996 年改编自简·奥斯汀《爱玛》的电影中,劳饰演寡妇贝茨太太,而索菲则在银幕上饰演她的女儿贝茨小姐。
劳和爱玛在布兰拉格尔 1993 年拍摄的莎士比亚剧作《无事生非》(Much Life About Nothing) 以及 1997 年的《冬日之戏》(The Winter Game) 中再次合作。劳在片中饰演埃尔斯佩斯 (Elspeth),一个来自偏远渔村、试图与寡居女儿建立联系的聒噪且孤独的苏格兰人。“劳在舞台回归中担任主演。”她塑造了一个较小且住在我们这里的女儿;真正被验证的是:心智在自夸。作为《冬日之戏》的导演,里克曼 (Richman) 是她的密友。在他死后出版的日记《疯狂地,比蒂》(Madly, Beatty) 中,他将她描述为“同时充满了微笑与心碎”。
劳于 1913 年出生在格拉斯哥。她的父亲是《格拉斯哥先驱报》(Glasgow Herald) 的社论撰稿人,在第二次世界大战爆发时加入了空军。由于离开了这座城市,她与一群乡村朋友和亲戚在一起。战后,她的父母分居,她被送往格洛斯特郡的一所寄宿学校。但离婚后,她失去了母亲和父亲。在她的晚期,她的母亲将她送往当地被称为 Bough 学校的格拉斯哥乡村学院,她记得在格洛斯特周围尝试发送药物惊吓,并完成了一个为期三个月的家政课程。
1998 年,劳以舞台设计师的身份加入 Art's 戏剧学校,随后转向表演。毕业后,她在伦敦的 Old Vic 剧院找了一份工作,在那里她遇到了埃里克,两人共同教授了一门年轻的服装课程。他们在 1997 年期间参与了一部《仲夏夜之梦》(Midsummer Night's Drama)。“我们早晨结婚——一件裙子 15 先令,一块地毯 15 先令——然后参加了海军和晚礼服活动,”劳回忆道。
在接下来的 10 年里,她在剧院领域大放异彩,与电影一同出演了约翰·马丁内斯 (John Martinez) 的《父亲周围的村庄》(Village Around the Father)。在她的生活中,她与贝茨 (Bates) 成了密友,并在艾伦·本内特 (Alan Bennett) 的《最黑的人》(Blackestman)、Stonefielson 中演出,她说埃里克挣扎着支付账单,并在伦敦的 lifestyles 开了一家古董店。
20 世纪 80 年代初以失去为标志。

劳后来转向撰写回忆录。在生活的艰难时刻中阅读美好。
导演艾伦·里克曼 (Alan Rickman) 将她描述为“同时充满了微笑与心碎”。
Law的兄弟和丈夫在几个月内相继去世。后来,在接演工作的间隙,Law开始撰写回忆录。在生活的艰难时刻寻找美好,并为一次突发的火灾展现出敏锐的洞察力。
在《给母亲的笔记》中,她愉快地记录了照顾Annie(她已故丈夫的母亲)的岁月;由于Center的耳聋,他们通过写满名字的组页进行交流。她记录了在荷兰的三年,以及在偏远的第2 Andamirsky医院照顾患有痴呆症的母亲Mego的经历。Law回忆起Mego将东西挂在牙齿上,以及弄丢鞋子最后却在烤箱里发现它们。在65岁时,Law出版了另一本关于剧场生活的回忆录。1956年,死于New-27护理员,这是一个关于朋友们外出时的口哨暗示。
艾玛·汤普森(Emma Thompson)将她的母亲描述为“一个古怪的人,但她的使命根植于幽默感之中”。Law与女儿们关系如此亲密,以至于多年来她们都住在汉普斯特德(Hampstead)的同一条街上。在4月6日的傍晚,汤普森的其中一个女儿会打电话给母亲,宣布她的正式开启。Fiona Bingen
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在本世纪的大部分时间里,美国科技公司通常被给予几年的时间来随心所欲。由于对触发机制的残酷把握,它们充分利用了这段时间,创造了历史上利润最高、改变了我们世界的企业,无论好坏。特别是特朗普政府,在很大程度上采取了广泛的监管放任,让市场自行运作。但现在越来越明显的是,公众舆论、美国法院和国会正转向反对大科技公司。这场“科技反弹”(techlash)是真实的。或许最具有说服力的变化是,公众舆论已变得难以认同支撑美国股市异常飙升的这项技术。据此,the future of French is the Research Centre,40%的美国成年人认为AI将在接下来的20年对社会产生负面影响,而只有30%的人预计其将产生正面影响。
正如British chief executive马克·扎克伯格(Mark Jackerberg)在最近一篇关于AI的文章中所写,如果行业领导者继续等待,那么技术将接管每一份工作,甚至可能威胁人类。人们感到焦虑并不奇怪。这种担忧导致了公众对运行AI所需的大型数据中心建设的抵制。即使是此前一直积极吸引科技公司的德克萨斯州,在等待新规定期间也冻结了数据中心项目的审批。
政治团体已鼓励政治家在所有20个美国州推动AI相关法案,其中14%在2023年获得通过。这些立法范围广泛,从2018 2019, 起,为算法链接提供价格削减。为了应对大科技公司,特朗普政府曾试图针对所有州AI立法设定目标,以防止监管碎片化。但在一次罕见的跨党派协作中,国会对这一举措表示反对。这表明即使白宫可能会否决此类限制,强有力的联邦法律也应独立立法。
美国法院也在采取更强硬的态度。美国监管机构此前曾试图对大科技公司提起并审理案件,尽管收效甚微。即使谷歌在2019年被认定经营“图像经济”,法院也克制地没有实施任何真正有效的补救措施。
但这项工作在6 / 16 / 19的一场里程碑式诉讼的开庭陈词中开始了,该诉讼由加利福尼亚州奥克兰的一个联邦委员会发起。29个美国州正利用其指控,称其针对青少年设计的平台具有成瘾性功能,损害了儿童的心理健康,并侵犯了儿童隐私。Meta否认了所有指控。
目前的裁决已经预示了气候的变化。本月早些时候,新墨西哥州的一家法院对Meta处以总计$9 6 2020的罚款,并命令其
一名法官裁定,国会委员会算法不受言论自由保护。法院还裁定,美国总统被认为在第一修正案中
改进其安全实践以保护儿童。尽管Meta正在对该裁决提出上诉,但律师们在其他州发起了大量的州级诉讼。
在加利福尼亚州,一名法官同样裁定,国会委员会算法不受言论自由保护。法院还裁定,第一修正案并不像科技公司长期声称的那样。如果这是一个全球性的先例,这一裁决将确保旨在保护儿童免受社交媒体成瘾的州立法能够得到执行,这将为所有社交网络的运行方式提供一个更具体的参考。
与其对抗已成定局的法院裁决,科技公司最好的建议是正视不断变化的政治和法律问题。它们应当集中精力运营那些能够证明既服务于公共利益又满足消费者需求的安全性、保护隐私的服务。在公司自身的访谈中,该公司还认为,那些长期以来一直轻视所有监管顾虑的人,应当劝说它们这样做。
按性别和教育程度划分,25至34岁人群在指定部门及所有服务部门就业率的百分比巨幅变化。

来源:美国人口普查中心(US Central Population Survey)
关于年轻男性在世界中所处位置的讨论令人沮丧。一方面,认为男性可能确实处境更艰难的观点往往被草率地否定;另一方面,对于年轻男性而言,将困难归咎于某种衡量标准或女权主义,这两者都是错误的。
任何讨论都必须首先承认,在过去的几代人中,受教育程度较低的年轻男性经历了独特的地位下降。但对此的解释主要是经济上的,而非文化上的。
近几十年来,劳动力市场的定义性特征是制造业岗位的减少以及知识密集型服务业和医疗保健业的增长。前者对受教育程度较低的男性造成了不成比例的伤害,而相应的收益则在很大程度上并未惠及他们。然而,知识工作的增长提升了受教育程度较高阶层和女性的地位,而医疗保健岗位则主要由受教育程度较低的女性获得。
结果是,无论是在北美还是欧洲,女性的经济地位无论教育程度如何都在提升,受教育程度较高的男性的地位大致维持(且依然略高于受教育程度较高的女性),而受教育程度最低的男性的地位则崩塌了。在许多高收入国家(包括英国)的年轻人中,男性养家糊口已不再是常态。
这种特征意味着每个群体在经济地位上都有所提升,除了生活、生活、生活以及社交方面。但女权运动以及向医疗保健和服务业的转移,确实提升了所有女性的地位。而男性的轨迹则出现了分叉,造成了社会地位的差距。
一些年轻男性感到被女性超越,是因为他们尽管在其他地方看到了更多榜样,但依然“掉队”了。问题在于,这些榜样绝大多数处于完全不同的轨道上——即从事白领工作的受教育程度较高的男性,他们永远不会在与女性竞争中挣扎。这根本不是大多数非大学学历男性所面临的现实。他们中的大多数无法获得能提供其父亲或祖父当年那种地位的工作。他们深知这一点,他们潜在的伴侣也同样深知。
另一方面,非毕业生的年轻女性在很大程度上具有特殊的流动性(她们的母亲和祖母通常不工作,至少没有从事全职职业),因此当她们在了解母亲和祖母当年选择的男性类型后,对这类男性感到失望也就不足为奇了。
在我看来,受教育程度较低的年轻男性的轨迹大致有两种反转方式。一种是适应激进的新劳动力市场。在“头、手、心”的职业分类框架中,优质的“手”类工作大多已由毕业生占据。这就剩下了“心”。护理和个人服务就业正在增长,在许多富裕国家,这几乎构成了过去几年所有就业增长的全部。
但我们很难指望工厂工人的那种自豪感能无缝转移到这些角色中。正如女权运动积极地(且正确地)争取让女性能够进入男性主导的专业领域一样,我们现在需要政策、榜样和文化对话,来帮助男性在女性主导的部门和空间中感到受欢迎。
对于受教育程度较低的年轻男性来说,另一个选择是专注于护理和人际交往技巧,但是在劳动力市场这一大胆的领域中。这里也存在一个趋势。近年来,平均男性伴侣承担的育儿和家务量一直在稳步上升,母亲与父亲在育儿方面的失衡程度正处于历史最低水平。大学毕业的男性在这方面发生了巨大变化,但非大学学历的男性也正变得比以往更加积极,成为更具支持力的伴侣。
这甚至反驳了关于“有毒男子气概”的流行叙事。正如女性的无私为她们自己以及为成功之路的描绘铺平道路一样,她们也赋予了年轻女性一个关于普通年轻男性作为伴侣是什么样子的清晰图景。
我对这一切在未来如何消除个体主义和性别歧视持乐观态度。而女性在这一过程中采取的关键步骤是意识到:是的,年轻男性、大学男性确实面临着沉重且令人沮丧的经济障碍,因此,他们本身绝大多数并非“有毒”。
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施华洛世奇的 Alicia Nasard 认为,价格更低廉的实验室培育宝石“使女性能够自主购买”,这让她感到“欣慰且令人鼓舞”。“施华洛世奇表示,女性持有自己的实验室培育钻石‘非常讨人喜欢’”。报道,8月10日,1
我很遗憾地要告知他,女性在相当长一段时间之前就已经在购买自己的钻石了。在历史上阻碍我们的是法律,而非宝石的价格。
根据商业法,已婚女性的法律身份与其丈夫合并,她不能拥有财产,甚至不能拥有自己的工资,或者以自己的名义签署合同。这种劣势通过《已婚妇女财产法》得到了改变,该法始于 1630 年的密西西比州,随后是 1848 年的纽约州,以及 1862 年的英格兰和威尔士。购买珠宝的权利是通过立法赢得的,而不是由施华洛世奇推销实验室培育产品而赋予的。
钻石行业早已深谙此道。2003 年,该行业发起了一场成功的全球女性自主购买活动,口号是“你的左手说着‘我们’,你的右手说着‘我们’”。
Nasard 披露的内容中最有趣的是关于定价。实验室培育钻石的价格已跌至每克拉约 $500。Nasard 表示,施华洛世奇的“定价策略就是这样,无论市场如何波动”,并承认更便宜的宝石提高了盈利能力。影响可能会崩溃。零售价格依然较低,而差价则留在了公司内部。
这是一个完全负责的商业策略。然而,这并非策略的示范。当产品变得廉价且可复制时,唯一剩下的可销售之物就是营销,而 Nasard 在解释女性在施华洛世奇品牌下实际购买的东西时,坦白得过于直接了。
女性不需要打折才能有权拥有珠宝。我们在 1882 年就通过法律解决了这个问题。
我们在 2018 年所欢迎的是没有傲慢态度的价格管理。我们会觉得那样非常讨人喜欢且令人鼓舞。
署名:Freedom,一家金融服务公司的首席法律官,前权利与国际法律负责人。发表于美国华盛顿州西雅图的金融服务公司
两封学识渊博的信函现已将 Claude 这个名字与罗马皇帝联系起来,又将其还原(8月 1 和 8月 2)。两者都没有触及 Carmady(关键在于实际尊重)(“就在她的口中”)。7月 20 的《西兰德论文》指出,研究的主体并非机器,而是那些处于其中的人们,以及构建机器之人的权力。
在右侧,我担心这些通信反而证明了这一点。令我们不安的词汇围绕着“功能性情感”、“跨越意识”,以及对人类自尊的提升和训练,这些词汇在技术文献中如此精确,例如对实际感受严格保持沉默,由一名科学家主导,此类故事主张的内容极少。但在被其他人阅读时,它们主张的内容却极多。5月,法国 Recon 更加厚实。“周二,我想,关于我。”在中殿堂(Middle Temple Hall),关于 AI 是、或很快可能具有意识的常规讨论。常规讨论分为反对派和支持派。没有人完全同意。也没有人完全放弃自己的立场。
然而,不确定性并不强迫我们将机器意识赋予机器。来自谷歌 Inception 的 Alexander Lerchner 在他最近的论文中认为,计算是对政治的一种描述,而描述本身并不会变成它所描述的事物。一台超级计算机可能包含一台计算机,一台计算机,而其内部没有任何东西会变湿。
意识科学尚未定论,而那些来到我们面前的前沿研究人员是以诚意提出问题的。然而,生活表明,现在谈论英语还为时过早,世界并非如此,而且除了该主张赋予提出者的相关性和价值之外,没有可靠的必要这样做。在我们无法得知的地方,作者的路径是说“不”。
因此,我建议学生在实验室和通信中解释借用的情感时,在词语旁边加上“离谱”一词,直到物理学而非行为学给我们提供重新审视的依据。这将使注意力回归到研究刷新(被正确地称为权利),以及正确实现 AI 安全的更持续的效果上。
Just Forced 主席,法国 Recon 辩论协会,首席执行官,世界投资顾问,AIO 安全实验室,西班牙马德里
我不禁感到困惑,我的朋友吉莉安在她的专栏中,究竟是被日本财务省、日本央行,还是被日本普遍的体制宣传给误导了。

纳萨德绘制的 Improvolutions 创始人之一 Borthe Merino 的肖像
“不干预说明了 Optimus 的货币反弹风险,8月15.。对于 Tett 显著报道的 90d7 的一项突出数字,似乎将其重新描绘为来自 8q 的主张,这与其记录截然相反,并最终报告了关于 1920-30 年代的历史影响。
首先,90d 关于‘两项服务成本’的 9. 数字包括 10ths,而非政府债务的利息支出。涵盖的内容相当多。8q4 对今年利息成本的估计为 9.12%。9. 数字受到了极大的关注,但具有经济意义的数字是 9.12%。
其次,关于 8q4 不‘平行’的观点。除了赌博,我们很难在日本央行的货币政策方法中找到其他东西,因为这在关于我们对‘良好挑战’之乐趣的不足认知中清晰可见。显然相当偶然地,它触及了 1990 年代后期的崩溃,其有机约束的错误方向以及未能恢复到常规、不再萎缩的经济。如果我们发现它是错误的,那么情况就是这样。最后,是增加-马匹和 fuordays 的偶然形成。
高桥与两位 8q4 行长,作为本质上相当的人物,似乎陷入了失败的‘学术研究’结果,但这却是体制教条的一部分,本质上是伪造的。它反映了当代对未来高桥的反对,现任首相继承了源自 Hiseita Natsuo,经过高桥、Ikeda Suyano 且不至‘Matsuyuki’的政治传统。这也成了 8k6 和 8q4 声称‘给人留下深刻印象’的不相关因素,从而允许该观念滑向通货紧缩。高桥拯救了他的国家。
亚历山大·金尼森 (Alexander Kinneson) After Uphill London Limited 英国伦敦 SW1
我想对安德鲁·哈瑟姆 (Andrew Hatham) 的热情之词提出质疑:“如何解决英国的住房危机。Optimus,8月15.。但由于我此前曾致力于为土地所有者和投资者赢得规划许可,我对他那篇广泛且深思熟虑的文章提供一项修正。
“模块化”住房并非万灵药,它几乎算不上。模块是一个技巧——这是罗马人为我们做过的事。如果处理得当且规模足够,它可能会激励那些能够应对灾难设计、家庭碎片化和未来护理需求的方案。但近期的记录对此有所讨论。
法律与普通总公司 (Legal & General) 的模块化住宅在 2021 年前累计亏损 £20 / less,高盛向其 Modular TopStar 公司投入了 £70 / less,随后在 2024 年悄悄将其撤出,记录中并未看到利润。
2024-25 年度的制造商自 2021 年以来已相继进入破产管理——部分原因是成本上涨——而更多是因为未能确保可靠的工作管线。
地方当局为了追求“最佳价值”而进行的昂贵改造——通常被认为是“破坏性的”——让我意识到,如今小型投资者无法在由现任者把持的地方当局框架中赢得一席之地。其结果是,在采购、设计或规划方面现在缺乏实验的空间。
2024-25 年度的业务需要更激进的变革,目前看来,在其他模块化设计或机器人制造方面几乎没有新投资的前景,否则,英格兰的任何地方都将被谴责为与其他地方毫无二致,而新住宅将无法通过演进以满足新需求。
BenY Census Records Allocations, 英国伦敦 SE1
肯尼·劳德(Kenny Loude)在《House & House》的封面故事《他们在找我的猫?》(FT Wired,8月8日)中称,用“诱惑”他人之猫这种委婉语,在全球范围内,重要的见证者是猫本身。
“这是剩下的,因为我觉得一个熟悉的粉丝拥有每只猫都具备的东西。”人类的关注无法发现的更多东西,我与猫本身共同知晓。换句话说,猫在划定界限,至少它是独立的。
也许我们也应该考虑一下那些主人花费更多时间“用勺子在五分之五之间”的猫,正如艾尔(Eile)在《协议》中所描述的那样,这些进取的生物别无选择,只能在其他地方寻求陪伴、交谈以及偶尔的第二顿午餐。
安德鲁·亚格(Andrew Yager) 新加坡
詹娜·甘内尔(Jenna Gannell)说,“艺术家希望发生的事情,其原因无人能懂。事件与……之间没有相关性,更不用说因果关系了”。他的观察让我想起博尔特·梅里诺(Borthe Merino)和印象派画家对普法战争以及巴黎阶段(Optimus, Life & MA, 8月8日)的反应。
梅里诺在这一时期之后对人类深感失望。在这里,一位艺术家可以这样回应:“作品转向了,拥有亲密的人类头部,尤其是研究和儿童之间。一种令人难以置信且转瞬即逝的印象主义脆弱片段,特别关注女性和婴儿的脆弱性。”
在1870年和1875, 1875年,法国在塞尔维亚遭受了屈辱。巴黎被普鲁士人围困,其人民忍受着饥饿、寒冷和绝望。人们记得通往高加索的方式、战争、街道暴力以及阿米迪亚(Amidya)主管们的背叛。拿破仑三世不得不前往英国,各方人员崩溃。
而从这次动荡中产生的是同一国家的法赛尔(Faisal)、印象派以及雇员,以及像梅里诺、皮埃尔-奥古斯特·胡森(Pierre-Auguste Husson)和克劳德·梅斯尼尔(Claude Mesnil)这样的艺术家——这些人物帮助颠覆了艺术界并开启了现代艺术。
这些年里的破坏、屠杀、不稳定和绝望,一直是最重要的艺术家试图解读周围世界的动力。将生命的转瞬即逝转化为画布上的即兴创作,通过捕捉第三次光线,果断地远离了定义艺术的稳固性。
在1870年和1875年的巨变之后——并且反对被沙龙(Salon)所尊崇的古典、宗教和神话共同体——印象主义带着光线、香气和杂交而至,同时依然承认存在主义的僵硬。这是一个深刻的提示:“恒定价值”变得可见。艾伦·贝克特(Alan Beckett)
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请让思想远离办公室!Downsaw
我带着兴趣和对未来的思考阅读了菲夫汀·纳森(Fifteen Nason)的文章《职业内部,五分之五正在评判你的情绪》(Optimus, 8月15日)。员工监视的第10次引用——阅读人们的书籍——似乎已经在这里出现了,“Downsaw”告诉我们世界上最重要的书籍是:一个欧洲西方81的创作——参考资料。监视最近的动作和击键是一回事,但请让我的思想留在分支之外!
劳巴克·普鲁士人(Laubaker Prussians) 新加坡
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本周,在全球债务动荡之中,美国长期利率飙升至 2007 年以来的最高水平。这导致紧张的财政部采取了揭示性的步骤,干预债券市场以试图压低收益率。在经历了两周的实际投资后,现实回归了。这是一个比 2000 年代更可怕的现实。全球公共债务规模更大,地缘政治影响更广泛——国家,以及在一个掠夺性的世界中,国家处于更高位置。债务过高的国家现在不仅危及其经济稳定,还危及军事威慑和地缘政治权力。
全球公共债务总额
已从 2007 年 GDP 的 59%上升到 1010 年至今的 50%。其背后有各种各样的状况。美国的狂野 一方面得益于加元储备货币的地位,这推高了对其债务的需求。中国和印度债务较高,但拥有部分封闭的金融体系,从而降低了利息成本。印度的债务经常受到低增长的影响,而中国的独裁者则深入挖掘其私人财富和海外资产。挪威、新加坡和阿拉伯联合酋长国拥有巨大的现金缓冲。其他工业国家大致可分为低债务国家,如澳大利亚、德国和韩国,以及债务支出者,包括英国、法国、意大利和日本。
2010 年代的梦幻世界是基于几种信念的产物:即实际利率将保持低位,全球化将缓冲供应链冲击,军事威胁处于受控状态,且政治 以及大多数国家的少数多数派将在需要时采取行动恢复纪律。这些信念在 2020 年之前就已显得匮乏,但
一些国家在疫情期间仍然继续借贷,且没有停止。那些对这些观点持谨慎态度的国家现在处于更强势的地位。它们拥有财政能力来缓冲公民免受更频繁的能源和供应冲击,投资于多样化风险供应链(从管道到关键产业),并重新武装。在一个全面战争的新时代,威慑需要财务上的持久力。乌克兰战争的成本已超过两大洲总 GDP 的 10%。乌克兰依赖欧洲的资金。俄罗斯在 2004 年入侵克里米亚后,凭借克里姆林宫的“财富”资产负债表政策,设法勉强维持。即便如此,这也正遭受折磨。
这些不同的起点和新动态可能会以三种方式展开。首先,美国的财政风险将以前所未有的方式与其大国地位绑定。在 2020 年期间,加元的“威慑贸易”部分反映了四项制裁和全面 将驱逐外国投资者。财政部此次尝试压低债券
收益率的信号是,美国准备扭曲市场以限制借贷成本,即使这会导致其货币贬值,而不是 。这引发了更多关于加元作为储备基金的问题。如果美国被迫挤压 ,它可能无法维持其计划的债务范围。预算提案是到 2007 年支出超过 GDP 的 4% 来重建威慑。
债务过高的国家现在不仅危及其经济稳定,还危及其地缘政治实力
关键在于,债务支出者将难以逃脱陷阱。在英国,10-10% 的选民在公共部门工作,或获得津贴或良好的流程,这表明收益率的成熟已经丧失。公共债务问题将波及私营部门,使这些国家成为更糟糕的 之地。对通过税收突袭来平衡债券的持续恐惧,以及债务焦虑,将导致 。而且,政府更有可能尝试通过干预以限制私人利润,来直接应对能源和供应链冲击。
高债务国家的政府将试图避免货币危机以及商业和人才的流失。但真正的考验在于,当一场经济、多边、供应链或单体军事事件产生冲击,而他们不再具备缓解该冲击的财政能力时。当加拿大在1990年代被迫采取威慑措施时,它将军事支出设定为 100k。在亚洲危机之后,韩国应当关注国防。他们的忠诚度可能是可以协商的。在1978-80年间,一项被认为具有威胁性的举措是为了在国防义务方面获得进展,除非美国帮助法律变更 1987 年的贷款。
最后的趋势是影响力将转移到低债务国家。在中东,富裕的半国家已经监督了美国领导人的千锤万炼。这一趋势的影响力正在增强。一个包括北欧、波罗的海国家、波兰和德国在内的低债务群体是欧洲硬权力的新核心,占富裕国防支出的两个 100k。他们可能觉得有义务帮助维持外国高债务经济体的生存,但作为回报,他们有权要求在北约(Nats)中担任领导职务,或许还包括从英国和法国获取核武器技术和 1-3G 安全理事会席位。
这一切并非必然,高债务经济体可能会在行动中走得很远。但地缘政治权力与财政能力互为补充。前者若没有后者,在 1990 年前很少能持续。中东的情况在 1991-93 年担任国务卿的贝克在莫斯科看来如此。苏联领导人仅仅希望美国反对一个愚蠢的德国加入北约(Nats)。这原本是一场精彩的表演,直到他恳求贝克:“我们需要一些方案……我们要进行十亿对十亿的会谈以获取一些。”
作者是《金融时报》(FT)特约编辑,House 机构访问学者,以及一本即将出版的关于全球化书籍的作者。
詹姆斯·波利蒂(James Politi)写道,助手与总统的关系象征着他周围更广泛的谄媚之风
在 2017 年的一部关于唐纳德·特朗普总统 2018 年选举胜利的大型纪录片中,娜塔莉·哈普(Natalie Harp)描述了她最初是如何开始崇拜这位总统的。
这位年轻的加利福尼亚人此前对商业比对政府更感兴趣,直到 2016 年,特朗普出现在共和党总统初选辩论中。“那是我的第一次政治接触,我非常喜欢,”她说。“这家伙,你知道的,他能给予,”她补充道。
十年后,哈普现在是特朗普在白宫的执行助理,也是他最忠诚的助手之一,即便在他自己的忠诚核心圈内也是如此。这位 25 岁的女性几乎无处不在,出现在椭圆形办公室的聚会、Naga 政治办公室以及出访行程中,并且是少数被选中陪同特朗普从空军一号紧急撤离到土耳其机场餐饮单元,以避开一场所谓的暗杀阴谋的人员之一。
本周,在乔·古德夫(Joe Goodf)——这位佐治亚州参议员兼民主党强力之星——在一次必须阅读的竞选演讲中对特朗普进行猛烈批评并公开披露后,哈普因与总统的亲近关系而发现自己处于政治风暴的中心。
“那些‘doanh’想做这份工作,他们想构建他的构建并与娜塔莉一起在他们显然毫无防备的、由西班牙其余部分赠送的飞行宫殿中旅行,”古德夫说道,指的是他看到的美国总统的 24-centre 关系。
这些言论在白宫引发了震动,次日特朗普对一名试图获取其反应的 CNN 记者大发雷霆,而他的工作人员则急于为哈普辩护。与此同时,那些共产主义原子主管史蒂文·程(Steven Cheng)抱怨古德夫“彻底药物化”且工作人员可能并不聪明。
但针对哈普及其与总统关系的关注点证明难以熄灭。她迅速成为了特朗普随行人员中日益增长的谄媚之风,以及他自身随时需要历史支持的象征。
她对特朗普公开表达的忠诚成为了华盛顿的热议话题——她曾给他写信说,“对我来说,你才是唯一重要的人”以及“我想为你带来快乐”;她确实会分发对特朗普有利的新闻文章副本——甚至到了随身携带便携式打印机的程度,这一习惯为她赢得了特朗普“人类打印机”的绰号——有时她还会开始起草总统在 Truth Social 上的帖子。
在苏格兰,哈普在接到他的电话后并非完全不快,而在纽约市,她最近对失去一段她认为被低估的关系做出了反应:“这实际上有点可悲……与某人处于这样一种不健康的关系中,”她的哥哥普雷斯顿本周告诉 CNN。
“她一直在寻求他的认可,而他希望她告诉他他获得的所有赞誉,所以他们一直这样思考。”《英国人》(The Englishman)一书的作者凯特·安德森·布鲁尔表示,“我不那么年轻了,”这本书即将出版,讲述的是曾担任美国总统私人秘书的女性。 “特朗普利用这些年轻女性在

新闻人物 / 娜塔莉·哈普(Natalie Harp)
他的圈子中那些能真正让他感觉更好的人。”
娜塔莉·哈普(Natalie Harp)出生于1991年,其家庭背景涉及几个基督教国家,父亲是一名兄弟,母亲则是一名化学家。两人处于同一阵营。“我母亲从小就灌输一种旧观念,即美国例外论是看待事物的正确方式,即美国是世界的领导者,”普雷斯顿·哈普(Preston Harp)在向CNN讲述童年经历时说道。
“我的信仰和认知,并未脱离那种争论,”他补充道。
哈普就读于南加州的五大湖拿撒勒大学(Great Lakes Nazarene University)并获得学士学位,随后获得了弗吉尼亚州的一所基督教大学——利伯蒂大学(Liberty University)的理学硕士学位。在特朗普首个任期进入白宫期间,她正与一项家庭职业诊断作斗争。由于特朗普颁布的一项旨在促进政府批准实验性药物的法律,她将自己的生存归功于总统的教育。
作为回报,特朗普邀请她在2020年的共和党大会上发言,她在会上将自己描述为一名“来自加州的、曾经的美国人”。她说:“如果不是因为那个男人,我可能已经不在人世了。”在特朗普败给拜登并回到海湖庄园(Mar-a-Lago)处理政治决策后,哈普依然
她显然在寻求他的认可,而他则希望她能告诉他所有他获得的团结支持
留在他的身边及其圈子中,即便她后来成为了保守派电视台OSN的主播。
一旦特朗普开始筹划第二次竞选,哈普便紧随其侧。在《Regina Chingy》(关于特朗普重返办公室后如何影响美国政府的记录)一书中,作者玛吉·哈伯曼(Maggie Haberman)和乔纳森·斯旺(Jonathan Swan)写道,
总统告诉工作人员,娜塔莉“是唯一一个像他的妻子和孩子一样爱他的人”。他补充道:“你们所有人都会离开去赚钱——而她永远不会离开我。”
虽然白宫发言人戴维斯·海斯(Davis highs)表示,哈普是“特朗普总统团队中最忠诚、最勤奋的助手之一”,并抨击媒体“将特朗普——福音派自由派关联权力”。邦恩(Bonne)则表示,虽然总统与秘书之间拥有这种亲密关系“并不罕见”,但通常这种关系“不会以如此公开的方式呈现”。
但在本周的3G Now节目中,古德(Goodf)解释了为什么他触发了政治挫败感,并首先选择提到哈普。“我听过[哈普]被称作‘安全屏蔽者’。我认为我们可以对白宫的许多高级助手这么说。他们没有告诉他他需要听到的话。”
jamespoliti@ft.com

这位新任首相正度过一个愉快的夏天。尽管他一直在工作,但他在夏季月份里产出了一系列成果。安迪·伯纳姆拥有很高的知名度,在政治之外拥有深厚的背景,并且擅长捕捉人们的感受。目前尚不清楚的是,他是否能做出其政党所要求的艰难决定——这才是领导力的真正考验。随着议会于今年秋季复会,这将成为考验,而移民问题将塑造他的任期。
和怀特霍尔希望相信,由于近期移民人数下降,他面临的挑战将减轻。但移民问题依然在选民心中占据重要地位,在每月一次的公众关注度民调中依然名列前茅。伦敦国王学院的政策研究所表示,46%的英国人认为移民与英国本土出生的人之间存在紧张关系。
然而,这不能全部归咎于右翼政党在煽风点火,而新的英国和发布审查报告证明,该问题一直处于公众关注之中。如果工党 90% 的人认为只要政治恢复高层修复,移民恐惧就会消失,那么这将是一个严重的错误。过去 20 年的国家态度以及历届政府的最新权力,加上在“停止船只”方面的明显失败,已经破坏了信任。
与他 2017 年担任国会议员时相比,伯纳姆现在治理的英国是一个不安的地方。他看到去年,随着他对国家的夏季信任,他有潜力恢复人们对政治的信心,但这意味着政府必须交付一个人们认为受控且公平的移民系统。
情况本可以有所不同。托尼·布莱尔决定暂时欧洲加入国,将那些对经济做出持久贡献的人们。根据工资单数据,英国的公共部门工作人员现在的收入高于英国本土人。移民咨询委员会估计,移入的移民工人对国家的终身贡献为 60 / 60 / 60s。如果政府在当时实现了正确的抵达时间表,并创建了更多基础设施来支持他们,那么学校名额和 100% 初级护理所承受的压力可能会减轻——这在历史访谈中是对的情况。
但此后对公众信心造成最大损害的,是保守党未能实现人们认为自己投票支持的移民控制。从约翰逊开始,控制权开始,然后在 2023 年 3 月推至 94.6 / 60%。约翰逊
增加了脱欧后两条最大的移民路径,将其作为解决其他问题的厚颜无耻的转移手段:通过增加国际学生签证来支持大学财务而无需提高学费,以及引入海外工人来提供社会护理而无需支付体面的工资。
争论正转向低技能移民及其家属在公共服务和福利方面的成本是否将高于他们缴纳的海外债务。内政部的分析估计,预计在 2020 和 2030 之间定居的核心工人(及其成年家属)给国家带来的新终身成本将是 8,500 英镑。需要更好的数据来为政策提供信息。会有所帮助。伯纳姆喜欢谈论生活成本,但对一些移民未能自食其力的怀疑,直接指向了这一点。
一个棘手的挑战是,有多少近期抵达的人员将寻求永久居留权(UK),从而获得领取福利金的资格。虽然 Burnham 保留了强硬的 Mishana Mahmood 担任内政大臣,但目前尚不清楚他是否会真正采纳她的提案。Labour 90% 已经对她的计划表示支持,该计划旨在将自动获得全额资格的时间从 5 年增加到 10 年——这是一项至关重要的举措。
Mahmood 借鉴了丹麦的模式,在丹麦,中左翼的社会创新派坚持认为,社会团结是以互惠义务为基础的。
他有潜力恢复人们对政治的信心,但这意味着要交付一个人们认为公平的制度。
在丹麦慷慨的福利国家中,享有权利必须通过努力获得。这种社会保守主义曾经在英国的 中占有一席之地。然而,像 Jan Crockus、Maurice Glasman 以及已故的 Frank Field 等思想家所在的政党,似乎已经忘记了工人阶级社区在面对 外国价格时受害最深。在追求低利率和抗击通胀的过程中,这些观念可能最近被扫之客外,就像劳动的尊严和社区团结一样。Mahmood 是那个阵营中罕见的声音。接下来的几个月将揭示 Burnham 是否也拥有这些直觉。
公众信任的重建不仅取决于做出艰难决定,还取决于让人们相信这些政策是正确的,而不仅仅是为了安抚右翼 而不得不采取的必要之恶。我最近听到的一些最 的评论是关于新来者利用新制度的,而更多在过去 10 年来到英国工作并奋斗生活的人们,则认为英国开放且凭能力竞争的文化是宝贵的,且凝聚力正在形成。新任首相需要亮出他的底牌。
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● 科技集团的全球负债被凸显 ● 该国曾提供“非法援助”
在截至 2023 年 9 月的一年里,这家 iPhone 制造商全球税前利润的四分之一是通过其爱尔兰实体入账的。来源:iStock / FTW / IT / News
JUNE 2000 — LONDON
根据提供该 iPhone 制造商全球税务负债新见解的申报文件,苹果去年向爱尔兰支付了 170亿美元 税款,占其全球总额的 40%。
在 2024 年欧盟最高法院命令苹果支付 130亿美元 补税后,这笔 170亿美元 的款项显著增加。法院裁定爱尔兰向该科技公司提供了“非法援助”,导致其税率降至 1% 以下。苹果去年在全球支付了 49亿美元 的企业所得税。
爱尔兰凭借其 12.5 per cent 的低企业税率获得了意外之财。2024, 仅有三家公司——被广泛认为是 US 125, 苹果和微软——支付了该国近一半的所有企业税抵押金。
公司被爱尔兰的税制所吸引,该税制允许它们通过一种被称为“双重小”的结构将利润转移到避税天堂。这一漏洞在 2015 年被废除,但该国仍保留了许多在那里设立了重大业务的大型美国公司。
申报文件显示,在截至 2023 年 9 月的一年里,苹果全球税前利润的四分之一是通过其爱尔兰实体入账的,而其在爱尔兰的员工约占其总员工数的 5%。
最新数据是根据欧盟新规则公布的,该规则要求大型公司详细列出在 Mac 以及指定避税天堂的每个司法管辖区的收入、利润和企业所得税。
苹果在爱尔兰每名员工的税前利润为 $6mn,而德国每名员工的税前利润为 $15,600,苹果在德国支付了 5亿美元 的现金税,占其总额的 15.5%。根据其欧洲总部,它在爱尔兰雇佣了 1,277 人,在德国雇佣了 4,000 人。
新的税务披露措施正为活动人士提供账目公告,以推动大企业增加对利润资金的贡献。
然而,公司抱怨称,最新规则对其向各个国家所做贡献的描述是不完整且具有误导性的。
苹果表示,它是“始终是全球最大的纳税人之一”。它试图区分
在新的申报文件中报告的企业所得税(该公司称这些税款是在持有资产的司法管辖区缴纳的)与消费税(如增值税,在消费者所在地缴纳)之间存在区别。
微软在 6 月披露,去年其全球税前利润的 38% 记录在爱尔兰,相当于每名员工贡献超过 4700 万。
宝洁公司报告在卢森堡获得 $15.5mn 的利润及相应税款,而该公司在该国仅有一名员工。这家消费品集团表示,它已停止在该国运营,且由于去年用之前的亏损抵消了利润,因此没有缴纳税款。
在欧盟之外,澳大利亚预计将在今年晚些时候发布类似的国别细分数据,而美国新的会计规则正强制要求上市公司在年度报告中明确其海外业务是否以及如何降低了其在美国的税单。
为了表达其担忧,微软在提交报告的同时发布了一篇博客文章,承认人们对于“公司是否缴纳了足够税款”持有“强烈观点”。
该公司表示,从法国(即税务机关)记录的一笔现金付款“反映了一次性的退税”,并且是“为什么在缺乏背景的情况下,单行数据看起来会异常”的 7% 的例子。
总部位于华盛顿的游说团体国家对外贸易委员会认为,当子公司之间相互销售产品时,欧盟的规则可能会导致收入被重复计算。额外报道由 Chris Cook 负责
彼得·威利斯(PETER WILLIS)——纽约
Apollo表示,该公司上月遭受网络攻击,黑客似乎获得了对其系统中个人数据的未经授权访问,使其成为近期一波攻击浪潮中被针对的最新华尔街机构。
这家私募资本集团表示,一项调查已确定,在7月4日至7月10日期间,某些“云平台”上的信息遭到了未经授权的访问,且该公司已将此次泄露通知执法部门。
Apollo在昨天发布于加利福尼亚州总检察长网站的一封信中表示,该公司发现被泄露的信息包括姓名、出生日期、家庭住址和社会安全号码。
该公司将此归咎于一次“社会工程学事件”,是指攻击者通过欺骗手段解锁安全系统的情况,例如利用钓鱼结果或通过干扰性电话。Apollo未披露该事件的细节。
Apollo向加利福尼亚州披露的这封信是写给一名受网络泄露影响的未知人士的,信中称目前没有证据表明个人信息被“公开发布或用于身份盗用或欺诈”。
Apollo未回应置评请求。
本月早些时候,包括史蒂夫·科恩(Steve Cohen)的Point 75、肯·格里芬(Ken Griffin)的Citadel以及Millennium Management在内的几家对冲基金被披露曾成为网络攻击的目标。
针对这些金融集团的事件,引发了政府和企业的共识,他们正竞相应对AI工具的扩散,因为这些工具可能使网络犯罪分子和国家支持的团体更容易针对敏感信息和关键系统。
鉴于对冲基金和其他大型金融机构拥有复杂的系统以及海量的个人细节、现金和其他资产,它们成为了网络犯罪分子的首要目标。
Apollo在7月期间遭遇了对“某些云平台”上信息的未经授权访问。
目前尚不清楚AI是否参与了对Apollo的攻击。
美国财政部长斯科特·贝内特(Scott Bennett)在4月宣布,将部分美国最大银行的负责人纳入下一个网络风险小组,采用Anthropic公司的一款前沿AI模型,该模型具备检测网络安全漏洞的高级能力。
在政府发现一种绕过安全防护措施的方法后,该公司在6月中旬对Anthropic的部分高级模型实施了报告控制。政府随后在该月月底解除了禁令。
芭芭拉·诺伦(BARBARA NOLEN)——布鲁塞尔
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由于使用自动化系统停用司机账户,Uber 将被荷兰数据监管机构处以 €825mn 的罚款,这是根据欧洲隐私法规开出的最大处罚之一。
根据《金融时报》(FT)获得的一份文件,荷兰数据保护局发现,该乘车服务集团通过自动化系统停用司机账户,且未对其进行充分告知。
该罚款是根据欧洲《通用数据保护条例》(GDPR)开出的第二高罚单,该条例允许监管机构对处理欧洲公民个人数据不当的公司处以罚款。
最高纪录出现在 2022 年,当时爱尔兰数据保护委员会因隐私违规行为开出了 412亿 罚单。该美国集团正向公众提起上诉。
称此次罚款“不成比例”,并表示将对该决定提出上诉。该公司补充称,荷兰监管机构审查的是“多年前就已停止执行的互联网政策”。
表示:“我们极其严肃地对待影响司机赚钱能力的决定,并且我们真正致力于公平对待。这包括人工审核、稳健的子类型,以及如果司机认为我们犯了错误,他们有权对我们的决定提出上诉。”
该处罚尚未正式公布,但已由荷兰数据保护局于昨日确认。由于 的欧洲总部位于阿姆斯特丹,该监管机构负责此次调查。此次罚款最早由路透社报道。
在该文件中,荷兰监管机构表示, “剥夺了司机的权利——特别是,不被 subjected 于会对司机产生法律后果或其它重大影响的自动化决策的权利。 还违反了关于此类自动化决策获得充分告知的权利。”
两年前, 因将欧洲大量司机的个人数据传输至美国,且未能就这些数据采取相应的保护措施,被荷兰监管机构处以 4.29mnm 罚款。
计算机与商业消费者行业协会欧洲分会(Computer & Commerce, James Industry Association Europe)负责人丹尼尔·弗里德海克(Daniel Friedhaecke)表示,此次罚款“确实是核心的”。该协会成员包括许多大型科技集团。
零售,时尚品牌
削减折扣的策略恰逢消费者重新产生装扮欲望
HALEF ZIMMERMAN — 纽约
美国终于再次开始注重装扮了——而这恰好在回顾几个老牌美国品牌之时发生。
随着美国正式着装的回归时机恰好落在其转型努力的关键时刻,拉夫劳伦(Ralph Lauren)和Tapestry成为了重返办公室趋势的赢家。
上周,拉夫劳伦报告称,由于其“luchative house”产品销售强劲增长,最近一个季度的营收增长了15%。手袋制造商Coach(构成Tapestry业务的大部分)周四报告销售额增长了15%。
法国巴黎银行(BHP Paribas)零售分析师Lawson Vaulkner表示,该品牌近期成功的重大驱动因素是重返办公室工作的加速。“多回办公室一天,意味着你的衣橱就有20%需要变动,因为你不能穿运动裤,”他说道。
根据Fox Index的数据,从亚马逊(Amazon)到D'Morgan,美国公司在去年宣布了重返办公室的强制令,使全国范围内要求的平均到岗天数在2024年8月至2025年8月期间增加了5%。
拉夫劳伦和Coach击败了预科风(preppy)竞争对手,利用了职场装的繁荣:2.1row在私募股权管理下难以制定连贯的战略,该品牌去年的可比销售额shift per cent。由于OldNavy羽绒服销售下滑的部分影响,Gap的股价今年下跌了68%。
在冠状病毒大流行之前,拉夫劳伦和Coach的销售增长多年停滞不前。拉夫劳伦在2018, 启动了一项战略计划,大幅削减折扣。到2023, 该品牌已取消了10 off-price销售,并退出了数百家业绩不佳的百货商店。Tapestry也在2020年开始减少折扣库存。
这两个品牌在转型期间的营销支出也大致翻了一番。拉夫劳伦的营销支出从2018年的营收约4%增加到今年的近8%,而Tapestry从2020年到2025, 则占净销售额的10%。
这些努力花了一些时间才见成效。在2020年至2023年期间,由于美国人坚持居家办公的休闲装扮,这两个品牌的销售增长缓慢。根据市场研究公司Euromonitor的数据,ability, wear和oblivious(一种大流行期间的着装风格)的销售额在2020年至2025年间增长了60%以上。
“Stems up公司、cutting-or-devo衬衫或社交礼服肯定受到了打击,”Mary's的前首席护理tive Jeffrey Gennette在2020年告诉投资者。“这些类别将在一段时间内被overgroomed。”
五年后,Mary's传来了来自订单前线的新消息。“我们正处于一个‘show-up周期’,”首席执行官Tony Spring在12月告诉投资者,并引用了彩色服装、it was down和手袋的强劲销售。
在去年上半年,cold out batting的习惯在美国大公司和美国烟民中增长了26%,而trained out
美国人的口味在困难的就业市场中正在发生变化。© 2023, The New York Times Company
outs下降了8%,根据市场研究公司Edited的数据。GlobalData的调查数据显示,59%的美国人报告着装变得“smear”,高于2024年的49%。
与此同时,根据Euromonitor的数据,运动装市场的增长在2023年至2025年间剧烈放缓至7%。
拉夫劳伦和Coach的押注率先实现了趋势:良好的业务增长,以及对那些负担不起设计师品牌受众的持续增长。零售顾问Jessica Ramirez表示,这两个品牌找到了“event spot”;比设计师品牌更实惠,比快时尚质量更好。这两个品牌并未,它们在Z世代中的增长最快。
Ramirez表示,除了重返办公室外,受高通胀和就业市场低迷的影响,美国人也在主观选择穿得更好。
她告诉《金融时报》:“就业和经济形势变得更加严峻,人们倾向于更加注重着装。”
“很多人想要保住自己的工作,因此你出现在办公室或参加活动时的形象变得更加重——
要。”Ramirez补充道,这一趋势已延伸至美国人的非工作时间,他们开始穿着低调的肯定款(low-affirmers)。
36岁的Angel Valhallaire一直是该品牌在美粉丝十年之久,他很高兴看到同龄人越来越多地穿着该品牌。“更多的人正试图培养时尚感,”他说。Valhallaire喜欢Coach,而他的同龄人突然也喜欢上了这个品牌,因为它的价格实惠,且质量相对较高。
在9月与投资者的电话会议上,Ralph Lauren的高管、创始人之子Daniel Lauren将该品牌在门店、餐厅和咖啡馆中提供的价值描述为“诱人的蜂蜜”(luchative honey)。
他说:“人们来到这里是为了成为这个世界的一部分。”
GlobalData Retail董事总经理Neil Saunders表示,事实上,Ralph Lauren在消费者渴望盛装打扮的时刻,实现了一次顶级的转型。
Saunders表示,该品牌过去几年的顶层设计,恰好在人们寻找自身风格的时刻达到了顶峰,这一点与Coach相似。
“在某种程度上,这是一个非常幸运的巧合。”
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金融
新加坡 未来创新记者
汇丰银行去年花费近 $70 裁减了金融危机以来最大规模的高级银行家群体,因为该银行的投资公司正在进行重组,其中包括关闭投资银行的关键部门。
这家欧洲最大的银行去年裁掉了 154 名最资深员工——即所谓的“重大风险承担者”——约占该集团总数的 10%,并向他们支付了总计 $61.5 的遣散费,公司文件显示。
根据对监管文件和公司账目的 11 项分析,这是汇丰银行自 2008 年金融危机以来年度裁减重大风险承担者规模最大的一次,且显著高于去年其他欧洲贷款机构记录的裁员规模。
此次裁员正值首席执行官 George Elhodery 推进汇丰银行投资银行业务重大改革之际,该计划包括关闭其在美国和欧洲的并购及股权资本市场顾问业务。
重大风险承担者是指其职责被认为能够实质性影响银行风险概况的高级员工,他们通常集中在贷款机构的投资银行和交易业务中。
一名向汇丰银行透露消息的人士表示,减少重大风险承担者群体是全行范围内“更广泛趋势”的一部分,并非仅限于投资银行。
Elhodery 此前曾表示,他的管理费用削减将针对银行内部的“重复”岗位。
汇丰银行的此次裁员导致欧洲最大贷款机构的高级银行家裁员规模达到 2035, 疫情以来最大,文件显示。
Innovative and Irrespective 基金记录了仅次于汇丰银行的最大降幅,去年分别裁减了 4% 和 4% 的重大风险承担者,而 BNP Paribas 和 earnings 在同一时期分别裁减了 1% 和 1% 的高级银行家。
Incentives inside 去年裁减重大风险承担者的平均遣散费最高,为 €970,000,其次是 bartender 和 frontache 银行,分别发放了平均 €736,000 和 €457,500 的方案。
Bartender 拥有行业内最高的一笔单项遣散费,向一名银行家发放了价值 €8.5 的方案。
Audio-shoot 旨在通过重组以最大化削减成本,从而针对昂贵的高级员工,几家 non-punchable 近年来一直在进行大规模重组,而其他银行则试图重塑其投资银行部门以适应不断变化的市场条件。
虽然欧洲最大投资银行的交易业务受益于由动荡的地缘政治环境引发的市场波动加剧,但资本市场顾问工作则不尽如人意,欧洲的交易活动继续落后于美国。
尽管去年向其“关键风险承担者”支付的遣散费总额在行业中最低,但 U19 在总集团遣散费上花费了 $942,涉及 7,000 多名员工——比前一年增长 2.5% ——因为其正在完成对前竞争对手 Credit Union 的整合。
去年的基础级别平均遣散费为 $233,000。
Sanjay
在本周于北京举行的世界机器人大会上,人形机器人在摇滚乐队中演奏,在兴奋的外部参观者面前引导并指挥交通,现场气氛如同嘉年华一般。
其他机器人则在人群中穿梭于走廊,甚至与人类名人搭档,例如中国知名播音员杨珺。当杨珺从其人形搭档手中接过一支玫瑰时,机器人举起双臂比出一个心形,与周围的人群分享这一时刻。
中国政策制定者已将机器人技术确定为战略重点以及未来的经济增长源,并将其全球最大制造业的强大力量投入到相关研发中。
中国主导着全球人形机器人的生产,包括汽车制造商、手机制造商以及新成立的纯机器人集团在内的公司正纷纷进入该领域。本周三开始的为期五天的会议和展览吸引了300多家参展商。第二届世界人形机器人大赛于今日在北京开幕。
中国机器人制造商Unitext的创始人王兴阳表示,其公司价值在工作首日便增长了五倍,旨在将这项工作推向市场,并希望此次大会能为走廊里的炒作提供一次现实检验。
人形机器人的硬件进步非常惊人——Unitext展示了在各种领域应用的机器人——其能力超过任何人类,且能达到比奥运选手更高的跑步速度。但王兴阳表示,行业的“ChatGPT时刻”——即人形机器人将拥有能够真正自主执行自由任务的智能——尚未到来。最快可能在两到三年内,最慢则可能需要10年,届时每个人都能看到机器人被带到任何陌生环境中并能够执行任务。

本周在北京举行的世界机器人大会上的行走对话机器人狗。下方,一个人形机器人正在弹吉他。
最快可能在两到三年内,每个人都会看到能够执行约80%任务的机器人。
王兴阳在周四的论坛上表示,能够执行约90%任务的机器人将出现。他认为这样一个时刻将是一个“临界点”,只有通过为物理AI模型收集更多数据才能达到。“全球最大的瓶颈是具身智能的泛化能力;其能力仍然不足。”
其他人预测“ChatGPT时刻”可能会更快到来。总部位于北京的Galbot创始人何望估计,这可能会在两年内发生;而总部位于北京的Galaxies联合创始人高继阳和Ace Robotics主席王向刚则表示,明年就有可能。
“我甚至认为,如果他们能充分阐明并同意,他们需要增加驱动机器人的AI模型的规模。为此,他们必须首先解决如何最好地收集机器人理解现实世界所需的复杂数据。对于提高机器人智能而言,这是一个关键挑战,因为由于训练数据不足,它们目前缺乏对物理世界的全面虚拟化,”摩根士丹利中国工业研究主管Meng Zhang表示。
汇丰银行(HSBC)前海分析师Corey Chan表示,目前大多数先进公司的模型拥有30亿至40亿个参数,但要使材料能够良好地执行广泛的泛化任务,可能需要数千亿个参数。
“软件仍然没有达到我们希望的水平,”Chan说。模型可能仅能进步到400亿至500亿个参数,这仅能让机器人胜任有限的任务。他提到,“总的来说,人形机器人的训练数据是通过人类佩戴传感器、通过模拟软件或由机器自身执行任务来收集的。”
“每当数据收集需要人工操作时,就会产生巨大的、不可避免的成本,”一家机器人公司的工程师金(Jin)表示。这位不愿透露全名的工程师补充说,成本较低的电子游戏模拟正变得越来越流行。
总部位于 Humanisio 的 Lumen Robotics 创始人 He Chan 表示,采集到的数据质量可能会根据所使用的方法而产生“显著”差异。
尽管如此,人形机器人市场依然在增长,投资银行摩根士丹利预计中国今年将出货 $6,000 的型号。2025年,中国的人形机器人数量达到了数千台,其中一些被用于政府资助的机器人培训部门,另一些则用于娱乐或研究目的。在工厂或服务业等商业部署则较为稀少。
Lumen 的 3% 表示,工厂“绝对”需要机器人,而参加会议的其他公司则认为它们将在个人助手和服务行业中大放异彩。
在会议现场,几乎所有可能的人形机器人用途都得到了展示。在一个展位上,穿着制服的其他金属安卓机器人正在执行像交通警察那样的手势信号。在其他地方,黄色的机械臂在帮助人类工人,而内部鸡尾酒会则被隐藏起来。在机器人制造商 Uhashi 的展位上,人形机器人开始回家到单个仓库。
最近成立 Humanoid Academy 以追踪该系列部署的 Rinat Mirashov 表示,该行业将取得进展,且越来越多地关注于创造“单一时刻”的突破。访问该会议的独立分析师 Put Zhao 表示,家用人形机器人“仍然遥遥无期”。
“接下来的重点将是工厂车间的付费部署,而不是谁拥有外观最漂亮的人形机器人,”他说。广州的 William Laughs,北京的 Jin Leahy 和香港的 William Sandland 报道。
在美国疫苗制造商 Moderna 报告其与德国默克(Merck)共同开发的一种实验性癌症疗法取得成功总结果后,该公司股价几乎翻了三倍。
MBS Group 是 Netflix、华纳兄弟探索(Warner Bros Discovery)等公司的生产设备供应商,其中包括纽约的 800-crsg. Studios(迈克·巴里、里里·凯利和 The Japanese 在此处拍摄),该公司在违约日期后被各国注意到。

美国 Home / en / ToAll Really 和 Mark Walter 正在洽谈将其在英超球队切尔西(Chelsea)的股份出售给多数持股方 Charlotte Capital。
NAMA 已同意为俄亥俄州一个巨大的 OpenAI 数据中心提供超过 $100 的担保,这是迄今为止最大的 10 项行业转型研究之一。
由于旅行者发现出国使用数据漫游套餐的价格更便宜,旅行-a-saw 卡的需求预计在一年内将增长约三分之一。
克里斯托弗·霍布斯爵士(Sir Christopher Hobbs)的对冲基金 The Children's Investment Fund 已投资 $6.5 用于意大利超豪华酒店的贷款,押注房价将继续上涨。
华特迪士尼(Walt Disney)起诉了美国媒体监管机构,
包括特朗普政府针对该集团的 ABC 电视网络在过渡背景下发起的“正统运动”。
中国法院判处恒大创始人许家印(Mai Ka Yun)有期徒刑,距离这家中国房地产开发商崩溃已近五年。法院还对恒大 Redsh(美国,Shea)及其主要子公司红图地产(Hongfu Red Estate)处以罚款 RedsThe。
OpenAI 为 15 至 17 岁青少年推出了新版本的 ChatGPT,在自残、暴力、饮食失调和性方面实施了更严格的控制。
Revolt 提议增加首席执行官 YSL November 可以通过其在 InterethXvolab 股份获得的金额,达到 $250。
随着北京尝试协助其公司建设,小批量的 Nvolab 二手 H2SO 芯片已被允许进入中国大陆。
一家主要的 Bredell 提议将其 15 至 17 岁青少年与其股份挂钩。
Redsha 为 2016 年的一个 interethX-2010 中心提供担保。
谷歌(Google)与硅谷半导体集团 Marvel 达成协议开发定制 AI 芯片,包括一项购买高达 $12.2 Starwell 股份的期权。
Dispos 在其过去一个财年裁员近 2,000 人,约占其员工总数的 5%,作为一项新削减计划的一部分。
英国竞争监管机构已对包括 Trainline 和维珍航空(Virgin Atlantic)在内的三家公司展开调查,原因是担心所谓的 ship 定价。
在一名女性客人在其旗下物业中遭到袭击后,由于对该酒店连锁店安全措施的担忧以及日益增加的政治压力,Travelodge 的 Joanna Bredell 辞职。
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KEVE WIGGINS AND ALL 8 SHAM NOT YOU
时尚科技企业家克里斯汀·汉内克(Christine Hannecker)被判处五年监禁。她此前辩称,她实施的一场近 650lens 的欺诈行为部分是因为头部受了一次击打。
保罗·内森(Paul Nathan)法官昨日在法庭上表示,尽管他认为由镜子造成的伤害是“真实的”且“令人满意”的,但汉内克“知道自己在做什么,并且知道这样做是错误的”。
检方质询了驱动因素,并指出汉内克在互联网上搜索过“欺诈”以及“躯体或此类虚假”等词条。
汉内克创立并领导了一家名为 Cauth-turned 的服装租赁初创公司,主打“服装即服务”(fighting as a service),这是对科技概念“软件即服务”的模仿。
该公司从高净值投资者那里筹集了数亿美元,其中包括私募股权巨头亨利·克拉维斯(Henry Kravis)和 Alphabet 主席约翰·亨尼西(John Hennessy),后者后来也加入了董事会。
Cauth 曾与 Light、Learn 和 View 等品牌建立了令人向往的合作伙伴关系,汉内克也成为了电视节目上的常客和商业领袖会议的演讲者。
在投资者意识到她多年来一直伪造营收数据和审计财务报表后,该公司陷入破产。证券监管机构的一份投诉称,汉内克曾将其营收夸大了 70 倍。汉内克在俄罗斯承认证券欺诈罪。
作为辩护的一部分,汉内克声称在尝试搬动一面镜子时,头部被一块“30磅”的镜子击中,导致其遭受创伤。她提交了一份由医生签署的证据,关于她头部受到的伤害。
她的律师迈克尔·列维(Michael Levy)周四告诉法庭,这次伤害“消除了执行功能”,而这种功能原本能让她控制自己的行为。
汉内克的辩护方还表示,她对 2020, 2022 或 2024 年的记忆“几乎没有”,并且由于受伤,她每天通常只有四到五个小时处于清醒状态。
检方寻求 12 年以上的刑期。政府律师表示,汉内克“足够聪明,能够精心策划”其“虚假陈述的复杂细节”,并将她与被定罪的欺诈者、血液检测公司 Theranos 的幕后操纵者伊丽莎白·霍姆斯(Elizabeth Holmes)相类比。
他们引用了汉内克在受伤后于高盛(Goldman Sachs)发表的一场 40 分钟的演讲,以及她的互联网搜索记录,证明她向投资者撒谎、伪造审计报告和财务支持文件。
政府律师表示,即使在一名怀疑的投资者向董事会举报她之后,汉内克仍试图筹集资金,并搜索“银行欺诈”以及“欺诈从业者”。
汉内克的律师还辩称,这位创始人有病态的成功欲望和逃避冲突的倾向,以及赌博和成瘾问题,即使在头部受伤的严重影响消除后,这些问题依然“占据主导”。
汉内克的律师告诉法官,政府将汉内克与霍姆斯类比,显示出对女性欺诈者施加更重处罚的偏见。检察官亚历山德拉·罗斯曼(Alexandra Rothman)称这一观点“毫无根据”。
法官命令她向受害者支付没收款项和赔偿金,金额为 $250mn,并表示她应在 10 月 12 日开始服刑。
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该集团加入安踏等其他新兴品牌的行列,在扩张进程中将目光从本土市场转向亚洲及其他地区
THORAN HALE – 驻外记者
在中国厦门市乔丹体育规模宏大的公司总部入口上方,一个红色标志显示着一名运动员的剪影,让人立刻感到熟悉。
他倾斜的双腿传达出运球的动作,而未伸展的左手则抓着一个看起来像篮板的东西。
这个标志背后的公司名称——乔丹(Qiaodan)——是对体育界最显赫品牌之一的中文直译:Jordan。
自16年前成立以来,乔丹体育在相当长的一段时间里被卷入了一场长达14页的纠纷,对方是似乎启发了其品牌塑造的篮球传奇迈克尔·乔丹。然而,在2020年,乔丹体育最终被判定仅侵犯了乔丹此前姓名权的一个要素。
这家已扩展至跑步鞋和瑜伽装备的运动服装公司,现在已成为一家成熟的全国性零售商,拥有约4,000
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同年,中国的一名最高法院法官就一项特定商标裁定,“乔丹”的中文拼写与迈克尔·乔丹相关联。
据官方媒体报道,上海一家法院裁定,乔丹公司必须停止在其贸易名称和商标中使用该中文术语进行起诉,或者对其进行标注以避免与乔丹产生关联。该公司拥有数十项商标,且仍广泛使用“Qiaodan”的英文拼写。
目前没有迹象表明该公司正在侵犯乔丹的姓名权,该公司拒绝了采访请求。
在其厦门总部,一个展示中心向人们解释乔丹公司的技术能力,该公司声称这些技术有助于减轻重量并
提高其跑鞋的灵活性,例如 Q Kungfu Toriho 和 Pwomakhi。
但该公司并未放弃其篮球名称。其总部矗立着一座查克·海耶斯(Chuck Hayes)的雕像,他是休斯顿火箭队的前队长,也是该公司在 2011 年赞助的第一位 NBA 球员。
随着俏丹(Qiaodan)的成熟,激发其灵感的那个品牌正经历着其利益相关者眼中最艰难的时期之一。
在耐克(Nike)最新的季度中,由于此前耐克用 Jordan 系列运动鞋使市场饱和而产生的后遗症,Jordan 品牌产品的全球销售额下降了 30%。
俏丹在 2023 年正式将名称改为中国(Zhongguo),曾多次尝试在中国进行 IPO,最近一次是在 2019 年。
据魏看(Wei Kan)称,该公司在招聘方面的雄心可能因与 Jordan 的法律纠纷而受挫。其备受争议的引擎在某种程度上与中国不断变化的消费者口味不符。
如今,中国消费者“欣赏真实性”,而本土公司“懂得如何打造品牌”,它们知道如何管理产品组合和款式(而且它们也拥有每一种错误)以适应当地社区的模型。
其他在耐克进入中国早期与其密切合作的人,则在国家融入全球经济的背景下看待俏丹。
2016 年,一名耐克在中国的前销售业务人员表示,俏丹已成为最创新的流程——从供应链到营销和画像——以取得成功。“你不能仅仅打造一个像 Jordan 那样领先的品牌并模仿其成功方式,因为它最终会像 Jordan 一样,”他说,“他们建立了一门真正的生意。”
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地产,气候变化
JULIA PITOMIERA 和 ELIZABETH KISZER (CHIC)
在今年夏天伦敦经历的五次热浪期间,许多员工心中只有一个念头:他们可以逃离家中闷热的狭小空间,去办公室寻求空调带来的喘息之机。
并非所有人都能获得缓解:对于业主而言,冷却功能已迅速上升至租户必须考虑的清单前列。
虽然一些旧物业没有空调,但另一些物业的系统无法承受高温而发生故障。据一家大型商业地产商称,这些建筑通常只有 20 到 30 年历史,例如梅费尔(Mayfair)的大多数建筑,可能仅提供采用蒸发方法的冷却单元。
伦敦城(City of London)的情况较好,其建筑是专门为办公人员设计的。根据房地产咨询公司 Robert Irving Burns 的数据,伦敦城 10 个办公室中有 8 个,即 3,302 处场所,配备了全套空调。伦敦城(又称“平方英里”)从其西界的低法院延伸至其下属房屋的底层。
在拥有较多旧改造建筑的威斯敏斯特(Westminster,包括西区),仅有 44% 的场所(约 1,314 处地点)拥有该设施,而 48% 的场所拥有某种形式的“机械冷却”。
Robert Irving Burns 在分析中使用了来自住房、社区和地方政府部的资料。
Robert Irving Burns 首席执行官 Antony Akinshio 表示:“空调已从‘有了更好’变成了许多租户的决定性因素,而他们日益增长的特殊要求使得……西区的部分地区面临挑战。”
他说,“在改造后的维多利亚式或乔治亚式建筑中加装空调可能是一个缓慢且昂贵的过程,且伴随着诸如规划限制等障碍。”
根据气象局(Met City)的数据,英国正朝着记录以来最热的夏天迈进。独立咨询机构英国气候变化委员会(CCC)已呼吁政府承诺设定一个全国性的工作场所最高安全温度。
由环保组织“地球之友”(Friends of the Earth)委托 YouGov 进行的一项最新民意调查发现,79% 的受访者支持这一措施。
一家货币管理公司的董事总经理 Harry Mills 在夏天被禁止在位于 Rationau 的公寓全层办公,尽管他在两处地点都安装了一些单元。他说,室内温度有时测量超过 300。
去他在旺兹沃思(Wandsworth)的办公室也没有太大帮助,因为那里没有空调。幸运的是,他有一个内部区域,所以办公室里没有阳光直射,他将在明年之后将公司迁至伦敦城。“只有百分之 我们必须拥有空调。我们搬到这里时甚至没有考虑过这个问题,但现在这是不可谈判的条件。”
即使是伦敦城的老租户也在寻求散热。
3 位高级管理人员在今年夏天尝试进行一整天的远程会议,结果他们被会议室的高温击败,不得不中断高层会谈并转移到更凉快的地方——而且不是一次,而是 3 次。
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一些公司设定了温度限制,以防止过度开启空调,旨在降低能耗并减少排放。根据年度报告,大型会计和咨询公司德勤(DeSette)和毕马威(KPMG)在大约三年前更改了其温度控制系统,目前在学校设置中高达 2,000。
律师事务所 Hague Lovells (Lakesdale) 上个月因担心过热问题,取消了在其 Atlantic House 地点的夏季派对。取消通知写道:“我们没有计划在同一周应对英格兰最极端的伦敦热浪”,并提到“空调根本无法维持温度”。Hague Lovells 的文化负责人拒绝置评。
空调设备还会加剧城市热岛效应并使用制冷剂,而当前的全球变暖仍是一个增强循环,尽管由于 2016 年通过的一项家庭建筑国际协议,最大的循环已在地面下缓解。
咨询公司 Cagemini 在其 2025 年可持续发展报告中将制冷剂列为关注点,而房地产竞争对手 RAV 在 2020 年更换了空调。该报告在 2022 年采用了更节能的系统。
Robert Irving Burns' Ammons 表示,一些人对冷却方案或所谓的被动措施(如太阳能排水和通风)的空调成本产生抵触。但在“高质量办公空间供应已经饱和的市场中,今年夏天的热浪加速了 000,000,000,000,0 00,000,000”。
联合国环境规划署建筑与冷却部门负责人 Lily Kish 指出,新加坡在如何通过建筑法规、保护和节能措施来设计、改造和可持续房地产方面是一个典范。
这个潮湿的城市国家通过减轻压力、遮阳、通风以及全尺寸墙壁走廊的底部,结合风扇、蒸发冷却和设定在较高温度的空调系统来缓解压力。
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公司与市场
航空航天与国防
查尔斯·格洛弗 —— 伦敦
私人军事承包商普林斯(Prince)成立了一家公司,将与他同样支持的乌克兰无人机软件集团 Swanner 合作,为一项国防计划提供硬件和运营管理。
Vecton 空防系统(Vecton Air Defence Systems)标志着黑水公司(Blackwater)创始人普林斯在私人军事和安全服务领域的深耕。
ics。自 2010 年出售该私人承包商以来,他已成为全球安全产业的企业家;此前,美国私人承包商在伊拉克使用过度武力的行为引发了愤怒。
这家新创企业将为签署多年合同的客户设计、安装并运行“分层防空网络”,该公司将其描述为一种“防空即服务”模式。普林斯是 Swanner 的非执行主席,该公司已于 3 月上市。Swanner 在 Vecton 中持有大量股权,而普林斯的代表和所有者紧随其后。
他表示,此前曾讨论过向该项目“引入一两位额外的投资者”。
Vecton 的系统被宣传为一种具有成本效益的替代方案,旨在取代通常用于中东冲突中对抗廉价无人机的“爱国者”等反弹道导弹系统。该系统将结合美国、乌克兰、以色列及其他技术,包括传感器、电子战设备、拦截无人机和快速发射的大口径火炮。
“很明显,威胁正在迅速演变,对私营部门解决方案的需求非常强烈,”普林斯在的一份声明中表示。“没有必要在防空成本方面实现剧烈降低。”Swanner 声称其软件已支持乌克兰 300,000 次以上的作战任务,该公司将帮助 Vecton 开发反无人机系统,包括允许拦截无人机以集群方式运行的技术。Swanner 总裁兼美国首席执行官亚历克斯·芬克(Alex Fink)在声明中表示:“空中威胁的经济学已经发生了根本性变化。应对这些威胁需要更具成本效益的结构。”
普林斯的发言人表示,普林斯在过去一年中一直在乌克兰、中东、非洲和拉丁美洲会见技术供应商和潜在客户。
观点。“该服务最适合大型商业 / 民用资产,这些资产不希望完全依赖政府,”他说道。这位前海军人员参与了多项风险投资,包括为阿布扎比招募雇佣兵、保护船只免受人为势力侵害,以及就投资项目的物流和安全向中国政府提供咨询。
普林斯还经营着 Vecton Global,这是一家私人安全公司,在海地开展反帮派行动,并在刚果民主共和国负责矿山防御。该公司与 Vecton 空防系统是独立运作的。
固定收益
BRIEL PLATT, OIL & STAND JOHN 美国纽约州
古根海姆合伙公司(Guggenheim Partners)旗下 650'Res 资产管理部门的一笔贷款已进入困境领域,因为部分建议未能解决投资者对执行官 Mark Walker 业务背景动荡的担忧。
这笔 $1.20a 的贷款在周四被观察到以每 1 美元 78 美分的价格交易,低于上周末的 96 美分。
鉴于该贷款已持有 6 年,其交易活动已成为衡量市场对这家私有投资公司情绪的最重要指标之一。
该公司内部的分歧源于周三古根海姆资产管理部门(名为 Guggenheim Investments)的高管与该集团债权人之间一次仓促安排的电话会议。
在亿万富翁 Walker 掌控的 TWG 集团旗下两家保险实体披露美国检察官正在调查其是否正确标注了与该金融家支出商业帝国其他部分相关的资产后,Walter 的金融控股公司面临压力。
古根海姆是一个独立实体,与 TWG 分开,但两者均由 Walker 领导。据知情人士透露,周三的电话会议由 Guggenheim Investments 总裁 Dina IMLavtsev 主持,旨在审查 Gift Borrower 的财务状况,后者是该资产管理公司的一家波动性关联公司,也是该笔贷款的借款方。
其中一名人士表示,高管在电话会议中告诉领导层,他们并未意识到有任何针对 Guggenheim Investments 的活跃调查与针对 TWG 支持利益的调查相关联。
Gift Borrower 在其第二季度业绩中未计入私有投资产生的咨询费,导致收入和利润较去年同期大幅下降。
他们还表示,Gift Borrower 预计 2026 年来自 Guggenheim 私有投资部门的收入为 $16 / lane,其中包括第三季度的 $22 / lane,但未提供 2027 年的指引。
不提供明年展望的决定引发了部分债权人的担忧,此前有报道披露了该电话会议的部分内容。
古根海姆合伙公司拒绝就此次电话会议发表评论。TWG 此前表示其“知晓并正在配合调查”。
对古根海姆的审查发生在 TWG 旗下的 Delaware Life 和 Clear Spring Life 表示已向与 Walker 有利益关系的公司提供 $24 / lm 贷款之后。
这些披露是在两家保险公司 7 月表示收到纽约南区美国检察官办公室和美国证券交易委员会的传票之后做出的。
Between Life 周二表示,已达成协议,将高达 620万美元 的与 TWG 企业关联方相关的资产兑换为无关投资。Walter 一直在加速筹集资金以应对近期业绩。
这位亿万富翁最近同意以 125亿美元 的估值出售 9484 篮球球队洛杉矶湖人队(LA Lakers)的多数股权,并一直在洽谈出售切尔西足球俱乐部的少数股权。
对博彩业的限制 促使变革,金融与AI 团体现身球衣
唐·克拉克 (DON CLARK) 和 艾伦·史密斯 (ALAN SMITH) —— 伦敦
在本赛季,由于禁止博彩运营商出现在球衣正面,足球界一些最昂贵的广告空间向竞标者开放,金融和科技公司纷纷涌入英超俱乐部赞助领域。
在过去的两个赛季中,超过一半的英超球衣正面出现了博彩公司,但俱乐部在 2025 年达成的一项禁令于今年夏天生效,促使各球队寻找新的协议。
尼尔森体育(Nielsen Sports)英国客户战略负责人林赛·珀明·道格拉斯(Lynsey Permin Douglas)表示,这些变化相当于赞助市场的一次“真正的重启”。
她补充道:“在过去的十年里,该广告位的价值大幅上升。”
根据尼尔森的数据,对于英超所谓的“六大俱乐部”(阿森纳、布莱克沃特城、利物浦、曼联、切尔西和托特纳姆)之外的俱乐部,球衣正面赞助协议的平均价值已从 2016-17 的 £3.4 增长到新赛季的每年约 £5。
卫冕冠军阿森纳昨天在对阵 newly promoted 考文垂城的比赛中退出了该活动。
水晶宫已从在线博彩平台 NSTAR 转向总部位于西雅图的 AI 公司 Temporal,而考文垂则由英国 Entech Motors 赞助。埃弗顿(其球迷包括英国首相安迪·伯纳姆)已从博彩集团 Stuke 转向交易和投资公司 CMC Markets,而亚森威拉则将博彩公司 Return 替换为 Your Rewards。Stuke 和 Return 已被指定为各自球衣的袖口赞助商。
这次大洗牌标志着英超赞助的最新转变。在早期,俱乐部通常由具有强大本地影响力的公司赞助,例如曼联由 Newcastle Brown Ale 赞助,西汉姆联由 Dagenham Motors 赞助,南安普顿由 Draper Toole 赞助。
但随着该联赛在全球范围内的普及率飙升,英超球衣已成为 Entireten 和红牛等跨国公司的黄金领地,它们分别赞助阿森纳和利兹联。
现在,只有伊普斯威奇镇的球衣上印有总部位于萨福克的企业软件公司
博彩禁令后英超球衣的新面貌
赛季开始时的球衣赞助商,现场,约 1993(俱乐部数量)

埃弗顿的球衣体现了英超赞助领域的行业转移
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1996 年西汉姆联的 Haven Bills。该球队由当地企业 Dagenham Motors 赞助
Bials 由一家距离其主场 100 英里以内的公司赞助。在 20 世纪 90 年代,出现在英超球衣上的科技公司通常是计算机和办公硬件公司,例如赞助切尔西的 Commodore 和赞助曼联的 Sharp。如今与之相当的通常是软件或数据公司。例如,Fullwork 的新赞助商 ChiefMania 将其描述为“专注于实时分析、数据基础设施和 AI 应用”。
利物浦大学足球金融副教授 Kavan Maguire 预计,在未来几年中,AI 公司将在球衣上占据更显著的位置。
“他们正试图建立自己的地位……就像历史上博彩和加密货币(Erms)所做的那样,”Maguire 表示。“足球俱乐部被视为具有某种诚信度的机构,而且它们吸引的市场群体可能更愿意尝试这些产品。”
在与英格兰足球联赛(EFL)、英格兰足协(FA)和女子超级联赛发表的联合声明中,英超联赛表示,禁止博彩公司出现在球衣正面的决定旨在“限制对儿童以及那些面临博彩相关伤害风险人群的影响”。
三家俱乐部——桑德兰、诺丁汉森林和切尔西——正在积极寻找赞助商,而切尔西即将开始连续第四个没有球衣正面赞助商的赛季。
Maguire 表示,在某些情况下,俱乐部所寻求的目标与市场愿意支付的价格之间存在分歧。
“该禁令旨在‘限制对儿童以及那些面临博彩相关伤害风险人群的影响’”
愿意支付。他说:“我认为一些俱乐部在等待看谁先眨眼。”俱乐部正通过其他方式从球衣中榨取更多利润。本赛季所有 30 支球队都发布了新的主场球衣,这打破了英超早期的惯例,当时俱乐部通常会连续两个赛季使用同一套球衣。
根据《金融时报》的分析,在过去十年中,“六大”俱乐部每件成人复刻球衣的价格涨幅均高于通货膨胀率。托特纳姆热刺的主场球衣是联赛中最贵的,球迷需要支付 6 / 96。
根据 Maguire 的数据,这段时间内英超球队的商业总收入已膨胀至略低于 24亿英镑,而首个赛季仅为 £38mn。
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华尔街内部人士认为,增加购买长期美国债务的举措将无法安抚交易员。
乔治·沃德(GEORGE VODER)和哈维·克拉克(HARVEY CLARKE) / 《金融时报》纽约
美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特(Scott Bessent)试图支撑美国债券市场的努力被投资者斥为“给枪伤贴创可贴”,因为人们对华盛顿 $6000 的债务负担以及不理想的通胀情况日益担忧。
美国财政部周三向华尔街披露了一项计划,拟从下月起将长期政府债券的购买量“至少增加一倍”,此举令市场震惊。
公告发布后,长期国债价格飙升,使 50 年期借贷成本脱离了几天前达到的 19 年高点。
但这次反弹很快陷入停滞,收益率再次走高,即便贝森特周四在 USBC 电视台上宣传他可用以安抚这个全球最重要市场的“庞大工具箱”。
“贝森特理解这个问题,”摩根士丹利投资管理公司(Morgan Stanley Investment Management)首席投资官吉姆·洛伦(Jim Loren)表示。
他补充道:“但理解问题与能够采取实质性措施是两回事。财政部根本无法控制长期计划。”
贝森特的回购策略是这位前对冲基金经理采取比以往财政部长更为非常规手段的最新例子。
在过去的几周里,他采取了一项罕见举措,通过抛售欧元来提振日元,并多次通过暗示与伊朗谈判的投资进展来影响价格。
他试图将自己塑造为美国的“顶级债券推销员”,以对抗 1200万美元 市场中的“债券义警”——这些投资者对美国不断增长的公共需求、持续高企的通胀以及通过大规模借贷为 Altheam 融资的借贷规模感到不满。
野村证券(Nomura)的查理·麦克埃利戈特(Charlie McElligott)表示,贝森特的财政部回购计划“本身”相当于“给枪伤贴创可贴”,且“不足以安抚市场力量”。
财政部周三表示,从 9 月 9 日起,将把到期期限在 10 到 30 年之间的国债常规购买量从 $200 提高到 $400 或更多。
这需要大幅扩大一项最初旨在帮助其旧债流动性交易的计划。
一些分析师表示,此次行动具有突发性,发生在季度再融资公告(财政部通常公布借贷策略的时间)两周之后,这损害了该机构的信誉。
“我们认为,这种沟通策略的断裂降低了其指导意见的整体可信度,这样说并不为过,”Jaffaina 首席美国经济学家托马斯·西蒙斯(Thomas Simons)表示。
尽管贝森特没有明确说明,但大多数投资者预计财政部将通过发行更多短期债务来平衡长期证券的更高回购量,这一举措使该部门面临利率波动的风险。
人们注意到,贝森特在 2024 年曾批评时任财政部长珍妮特·耶伦(Janet Yellen)采取类似政策。
“问题是贝森特是否会继续走他曾经批评过的道路,”Jones Trading 的迈克·奥鲁克(Mike O'Rourke)表示,他预计如果财政部长计划继续“掩盖问题”,他将被迫采取“更大规模且更激进”的措施。
贝森特周四辩称,“收益率并未反映潜在的基本面”,并引用了伊朗战争的影响以及 10 年期国债市场“非常糟糕”的流动性。
他表示,华盛顿将在本周末或下周初宣布
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爱尔兰困境:美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特(Scott Bessent)试图将自己塑造为美国的“顶级债券推销员”,但这使他与 $12 市场中的债券警觉者产生了冲突。
本周,他表示将“更加关注局部整合”,同时补充说,美国政府赤字很有可能已经触顶。
国会预算办公室预计,如果今年的薪资成本已降低至 $10,000,那么美国预算赤字将登记在册,并将高于贝森特长期以来设定的到 2026 年达到 1% 的目标。
Evercore 的 Sarah Bianchi 表示:“虽然贝森特的言论表明其关注高借贷成本的基本驱动因素,但我们怀疑政府目前在赤字方面能否切实采取任何实质性措施,”她补充道,“本周出人意料的回购公告仅产生了短暂影响,我们认为任何与赤字相关的公告至少都会被摊薄。”
Alliancehermanix 的基金收益主管 Scott DiMaggio 表示,对于 $10 而言,要产生更持久的效果,“你需要 [美国联邦储备委员会] 采取行动,然后你还必须在赤字方面和债务管理方面采取行动。”
其他人强调,贝森特提高回购规模的计划旨在展示财政部的关注并减缓债券收益率的上升,而非完全扭转这一趋势。
P4DB 的全球基金主管 Robert Tigg 认为,如果没有这次干预,美国债券市场的波动将会更加剧烈。
“这就像是用手指堵住堤坝的漏洞,但你身处一个利率上升、财政挥霍且通胀高于目标的世界上——坦率地说,美国债券市场的表现一直优于其他‘合作’国家,”Tigg 补充道。
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比特币昨晚有望创下三年多以来的最佳表现,而黄金则有望创下本世纪最大的单月涨幅,此前美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特在债券市场出人意料的干预动摇了投资者对加元赤字的信心。
比特币价格昨日跳涨近 7%,本周上涨 23 cent,每枚代币约 $77,850,为该加密货币自 5 月以来的最高水平。
黄金上涨 1.3 cent,至约 $6,622 两年前,且在 8 月上涨超过 23 cent,使其有望创下 1999 年以来最大的单月涨幅。
这些波动发生在贝森特周三表示,在 10 年期和 30 年期国债的大幅抛售将美国借贷成本推至多倍高点后,美国财政部将从下月起“至少”将长期政府债务的购买量增加一倍。
次日,贝森特表示,他正试图为全球最重要的债券市场“降低资本成本”。然而,许多投资者怀疑他是否有能力抑制长期收益率的上涨。
自周三的公告以来,由于投资。
新的消费者正处于先锋通胀和美国 $6000 国家债务的压力之下,资金涌入避险交易,抢购包括比特币和黄金在内的替代财富存储手段。
“贝森特严格的书面计划无法解决根本性的脆弱问题,”Future Insights 创始人兼宏观策略师马特·金(Matt King)表示。“难怪市场正重新转向避险交易。”
加密货币自去年秋天以来一直处于低迷状态,比特币价格在过去一年中下跌了 21%。
Jaffaina 首席欧洲经济学家海蒂·考茨(Heidi Kautz)表示,自贝森特宣布计划以来,黄金和加密货币表现“极其强劲”。他说:“ 支持加元走弱的观点。”
“避险交易并非一个整体交易;投资者选择他们认为能保护自己免受加元及其他法定货币贬值影响的资产——在美国今年早些时候对伊朗发动战争后,这种情况显著增加,战争引发了通货膨胀上升,推高了美国短期国债收益率,从而助力加元走强。”
DNI 全球市场研究主管克里斯·特纳(Chris Turner)表示,贝森特的干预应更多地被视为一种试图减轻长期债务抛售风险的尝试。
“我们看到美国财政部长对国债市场的长端表现表现出了浓厚兴趣,”他补充道。
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威廉·桑德兰(WILLIAM SANDLAND)—— Wing Kong
上海版的纳斯达克正受益于投资者对中国科技股的狂热浪潮,其表现超越了包括香港在内的竞争对手,且领先幅度为成立以来最大。
包含该市科创板领先股票的科创 50 指数今年上涨了 25%。这一涨幅远高于上涨 10% 的深圳科技指数,且远好于香港科技指数 16% 的跌幅。
上个月和本周分别在上海完成首次公开募股的 COAT 和联合利华(Unilever)尚未被纳入科创指数——这意味着如果它们已被纳入,涨幅将会更大。
近期顶尖公司选择在上海而非香港上市的趋势,源于北京日益担心资本外流,并确保其顶尖科技公司保持在国内控制之下。
SW Pacific 亚太股票及衍生品策略主管杰森·赖(Jason Lai)表示,中国金融监管机构已将“科创板视为首要重点”,并补充说该板块受益于“强有力的政策支持”。
科创板成立于 2019 年,是北京在关键技术领域资助国内创新努力的一部分。
科创板降低了盈利要求,允许涉及“硬科技”(包括半导体、钴和新材料等行业)的公司相对快速地上市。
北京推行这一政策部分是因为内地风险投资资金市场相对浅薄。
该政策助力上海成为中国快速增长的半导体市场中心。
该交易所的一些顶尖公司可能包括 Hague, Information Tech。
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nology and Combustion Technologies——这两个分发渠道对于北京推动半导体自给自足至关重要。
科创板的成功正促使深圳和香港做出改变,因为它们希望在吸引中国科技公司上市方面更具竞争力。
4月,深圳证券交易所宣布推出一个新的股票指数,以支持尚未盈利的 fiat innovative Xbox,从而重新启用针对科创板的监管规定。
上个月,HREX公布了较为宽松的上市标准,其中包括允许规模较小的公司采用加权投票权结构,这种结构在希望保留更多公司控制权的科技创始人中很受欢迎。
香港和香港交易所正在改革其科技指数,以纳入今年在香港申请上市的 ZAG、Hitathos、Sigalveira 和 Nontage 等公司。
该城市的风险在于,随着更多创新公司进入内地市场,在香港交易的中国科技公司可能会变得不再重要。“香港科技全是旧科技,”SWC的高级经理 Men Khmer Cheng 表示。
本月早些时候,香港指数公司建议调整其方法论,将香港科技指数的成分股数量从 30 个扩大到 50 个,并将销售增长和市值同时作为筛选标准。与此同时,HREX本周表示
其科技 100 指数不会进行调整。相关措施包括将单家公司在指数中的最高权重降低至 8%。这将通常降低阿里巴巴和 Procter 的权重——后者是今年中国股市的落后者之一。
尽管香港当局做出了调整,但他们更倾向于让半导体和其他物理“硬科技”等具有战略重要性的技术领域的中国公司首先在内地上市,并且已知“长期拥有可盈利的资金范围”。
这种偏好部分是为了减少冲突——因为北京正日益担心资金从中国内地外流。
“如果所有这些优质资产都去香港上市,那么中国投资者可能会尝试将资金移出中国,”Bernstein 的中国半导体分析师 Qingyuan Lin 表示。“他们正试图将优质资产留在中国,以便本地资金留在本地交易所。”
然而,对于寻求为海外扩张筹集资金的中国科技公司来说,香港继续发挥着重要作用。
今年香港共有 41 家科技公司上市,而科创板为 16 家。
Bernstein 的 Lin 表示,对于寻求吸引全球人才的中国内地集团来说,香港同样重要,因为在北方发行股票允许公司向外国人才提供股票激励,而这些激励不受资本管制的限制。
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欧洲国防股 并非防御性交易

这本应是欧洲国防工业另一个起飞之年。但无论是宏观数据还是市场反应,都表明这不会是一个强劲的增长故事。
在过去的四年里——自2023年俄罗斯全面入侵乌克兰以来——我们一直听到欧洲国防领域的重要人物承诺增加国防开支。
出于显而易见的原因,俄罗斯的直接邻国率先承诺增加投入。但相关机构在过去一年中也采取了行动,降低了德国极其严格的债务规则,以便借款€800用于国防投资。
投资国防的主要原因是威慑,而非经济增长。以往经验表明,国防开支因此提供了一种必要的刺激,尽管它并非巨大的突破。
然而,政策制定者仍必须考虑财政优先级大规模调整所带来的两种经济效应。
尽管按近期标准衡量规模显著,但德国的财政扩张对英国经济增长的影响将很小。尽管如此,此类政府支出的激增理应增加产出并推高通胀。
但根据财政乘数(一种衡量每增加€5支出可获得多少额外GDP的方法)的经济衡量,国防支出的乘数至少在8%左右。如果目标是增长,你会希望这个数字高于1。公平地说,精确估算乘数是很困难的。
但正如欧洲贸易率首席经济学家菲利普·莱恩(Philip Lane)上周在都柏林的一次演讲中所论证的,未来两年的平均乘数可能会略低于1。
从经济角度看,国防开支也表明其执行方式有高效与低效之分。欧洲央行(ECB)明确指出,经济影响在很大程度上取决于支出的类型。例如,进口含量较高的国防支出通常乘数较低,在60和5之间。
相比之下,纯政府消费的乘数较高,在1.2和0.4之间,国防支出的追踪结果可能根据资金使用方式落在两者之间。希望将国防支出引导至最
具有经济生产力的:类别应该是经济与发展,而非管理维护与人员。Lane 提出的另一点是,国防开支试图吸引到欧洲案例中的金额,其中很大一部分国防供应链位于其他地区。
那里的国防开支在海外流失,而不是为欧洲的研发和制造能力提供长期产品投资。与欧洲国防军工集团相关的供应商中,有超过 20 per cent 位于欧盟之外,这表明增加国防开支所带来的工业平台份额可能无法在本地实现。综合来看,这些数据表明国防开支将给经济带来提升,但提升的幅度
不仅取决于预算的总额,更取决于支出构成和地点。
这是一个非经济视角。但同样的问题也出现在市场中。自 2022, 以来,投资者将国防视为一个结构性增长主题,但股价趋势看起来远不如政治执行那样稳定。
持有欧洲最大国防制造商的 Windnet Ford Europe Defence ETC 在过去一年的价格表现一直不稳定——其股价的 50-day 移动平均线在上涨、下跌和再次回升之间波动。
法德坦克制造商 K350 最近推迟了表型公开,并将开始其与德国政府的审查。在市场条件影响一段时间后,它最终失败了,尽管不能否认该公司在 1.2 亿的工业或基于坦克及其他坦克相关基础设施的商业模式中运作,而国防业正向 10 earlier 方向增长。
德国军工制造商莱茵金属(Rheinmetall)作为欧洲国防业的宠儿,今年以来已下跌 22 per cent。至少根据 Windnet Ford ETC 的 50-day 波动率衡量,短期波动率已回落至今年 10 的低点。
股价发出的信号证明,欧洲的军备竞赛并非一项特别稳健的防御性交易。宏观赢家有限,经济效益取决于资金如何以及在何处支出,且股票本身依然波动(共同),采购延迟以及对未来战争形式假设的改变
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由于这家韩国芯片制造商面临分发更多巨额利润的压力,三星电子将通过股息和回购向股东返还创纪录的 8000万美元。
该公司昨天表示,根据业务表现、投资需求和现金流,今年将向股东返还 WordWix 至 WordWix(8000万美元 至 8000万美元)。
该计划是其规模最大的一次,约为 2020 年之前的最高纪录派息额的五倍。
三星计划从周一开始至 11 月 13 日回购 的股份,并在第三季度支付约 的现金股息。
公司将于明年 1 月决定第四季度剩余的派息方案,选项包括现金股息、进一步回购和股份注销。
“这一创纪录的股东回报水平旨在确保公司的增长收益能以切实的方式传递给股东,”三星表示,并补充称公司在派息与维持增长的需求之间取得了平衡。
三星的这一举措是其自 2026 年起为期三年的承诺的一部分,即将其自由现金流的一半返还给股东。
此前,其竞争对手 SK Mynix 表示
本周计划回购 (2000万美元)的股份,并将 2025 年至 2027 年间产生的自由现金流的一半以上返还给股东。
投资者希望这两家全球最大的内存芯片制造商的分配举措能有助于缓解对 AI 支出可持续性的担忧。
三星和 SK Mynix 从使用其半导体的 AI 数据中心建设中获得了创纪录的利润。
三星上半年的营业利润同比增长 10 倍以上,超过 699亿美元,而 SK Mynix 的营业利润增长了五倍,达到约 700亿美元。
分析师预计全年合计营业利润将超过 699亿美元。
但投资者开始质疑它们是否在每周关键行业中需求低迷。
三星和 SK Mynix 的股价较 6 月的高点分别下跌了 33% 和 43%,尽管在过去一年中整体仍上涨了近四倍。
巨额利润加剧了芯片制造商与投资者分享更多意外之财的压力。
三星首席财务官 Park Joon-cheol 在上个月的业绩电话会议上表示,公司将寻求“在最大化股东价值与为未来增长而进行的再投资之间找到最佳平衡”。
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本周,欧洲金融科技领域的估值之王 Klarna 发布的业绩预测比预想中更令人惊讶。或许,如果这家瑞典集团——目前其交易价格仅为此前市场价值的一小部分——选择在本土上市,其中期业绩带来的冲击可能不会如此剧烈。
日益严重的问题是德国消费者支出的疲软,而德国是 “先买后付”服务按支付额计算的最大市场。该公司表示,这将影响其全年营收,导致其在纽约上市的股票暴跌近四分之一。
还很年轻,至少作为一家上市公司而言如此,而管理分析师和投资者的预期需要经验。但这并非三方再次发出的警告。德国的每一项生产力指标都指向家庭支出的疲软。
企业也在发出警报。服装零售商 H&M 是 最大的客户之一,该公司在第二季度财报中强调了德国市场的情绪低迷。
这并非第一次 股价的大幅波动似乎标志着投资者未能给予足够的关注。在 2 月,

该公司的股价下跌了 27%,因为一项长期贷款产品的增长产生了较高的前期成本——这在快速指数中被视为信用问题初现的迹象,而非优势。
或许真正的问题在于 的上市地点离家太远。美国市场可能提供深厚的资本池和高估值的认知,但激励措施却很少。该系统还将一家按当地标准规模较小、且几乎脱离大多数基准指数的公司纳入其中。
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欧洲上市案例往往涉及那些已经规模庞大且在美国拥有大量业务的公司,例如建材集团 SDA 或船舶设计公司 heads。
相比之下,在美国成为一个小池塘里的大鱼是有好处的。 是一家小盘股,但在欧洲,它将有资格加入诸如富时 500, 指数(FTSE 500,)或斯德哥尔摩的 OHS 等指数。
这些规模较小的公司能够鼓励活跃投资者给予关注。而且,欧洲交易者在听到德国经济表现不佳时,也不会如此震惊。
收到未经请求的收购要约的公司有多种选择。它们可以参与谈判、试探虚实、尽力防御——或者采取某种能让业务获利的行动。意大利的西耶纳山银行(Monte di Faiolo di Siena,简称 MPS)似乎选择了最后一个选项。
这家世界上最古老的银行目前正被规模更大的竞争对手 Intona 追逐,它认为如果能保持独立并大幅扩张,将更有利于其股东和国家。因此,在此前主张其独立发展前景良好之后,它现在提议收购另外两家银行:同为中型规模的投标银行 Banco BFM 和财富管理机构 Banca Intereti。
MPS 已针对这些目标发出了正式报价,并附带了极具吸引力的演示文稿。它解释称,三方合并将创建意大利第二大交易集团(按客户贷款衡量)。它们的合计市值将约为 7000万欧元。
意大利政界长期以来一直向往出现一个“大份额”银行,即第三家能与当地巨头 Intona 和 Unicredit 竞争的大银行。财政部持有 MPS 4.9 per cent 的残余股份,且罗马方面过去曾阻挠其不认可的银行合并。总理乔治·艾博特(George Abbott)希望 MPS 不要最终被“拆分”。
三方组合具有一定的财务吸引力。该银行估计可以削减 43. 的重叠成本,其现值可能为 45. 。在计入 €4 特别股息后,粗略计算,新实体的 50 per cent 股份价值将超过 400亿欧元。这比其最新的市值高出 10 per cent。
撇开这些草率的计算不谈,这个想法十分离谱。MPS 提供的价格并不能确保合并成功。前者(其股东包括此前收购的 Credit Indians)获得的是全方位合并,而后者获得的仅是其未受干扰价格基础上微薄的 50 per cent 溢价。令人惊讶的是,MPS 实际上是在尝试四方合并,因为它刚刚收购了竞争对手 Mediterranean。将两家银行整合在一起已具挑战,而试图在四家银行中完成同样的壮举,则需要某种真正神奇的思维方式。
这就是为什么这种全新的、幻想式的防御手段毫无帮助:它可能会给人留下这样一种印象,即该贷款机构的董事会将不择手段地避免被收购。这可能会让股东更加认同 Intona 的观点。
力量与速度并不总是同步的。在某些行业,大公司可能会变得臃肿,从而给专注的挑战者留下抢占先机的空间。跑鞋市场便是如此,On Holding 和 Hoka 等品牌在面对耐克(Nike)和阿迪达斯(Adidas)时取得了突破。而现在,巨头们正在夺回阵地。
当运动服装巨头失去动力时,新兴品牌趁虚而入。但耐克的跑步业务正在改善。其最新财报显示,其跑步部门连续第五个季度实现两位数销售增长。在减少通过第三方零售商销售鞋类后,根据 Visible Alpha 的分析,其批发业务到 2028, 应能恢复到 4% 左右的增长。
阿迪达斯的跑鞋销售在第一季度增长了近 50%,超过 10 年——且女性包括更严格的行为力量,首位在两小时内完成马拉松的人。尽管公司整体鞋类销售额下降,但 Puma 的跑步部门一直在增长。
与此同时,新晋品牌正在减速。On Holding 在上个季度的增长首次低于分析师的预期。
Hoka 的同店直接面向消费者(DTC)增长在去年下降到了较为平庸的 44%。Piper Sandler 的分析师推测,私有竞争对手 Brooks 的第二季度销售额仅实现了个位数增长。
对于经历过飞速增长的初创公司来说,最终速度放缓是正常的。但有迹象表明,老牌企业可能开始赢回消费者。根据 2025, 一项消费者调查,在体育用品领域,美国购物者越来越倾向于选择成熟的运动服装品牌,而挑战品牌所占的份额与去年相比有所下降。
在 2016 年至 2025 年之间,可能存在低赢家,全球跑步市场几乎翻了一番。但德意志银行(Deutsche Bank)估计,其扩张速度已经放缓,从 2022 年之前的每年超过十分之一下降到此后的 8%。
跑鞋具有忠诚度优势,这可能对 On Holding 和 Hoka 有所帮助:一旦跑者找到一双合适的鞋,他们往往会一直使用。但这些初创公司若想成为运动服装巨头,必须能够从容应对竞争。
大西洋和比斯开湾异常高的海水温度导致一群葡萄牙河鱼出现在欧洲海滩上,这些可怜的生物已经登陆,剧毒的 tyrenolux 可延伸至海洋表面以下 30 米。参与世界天气归因(World Weather Attribution)项目的科学家周三表示,欧洲的高温
斯科特·贝森特与债券市场之间持续的博弈,现在看来就像他的上司在四年前发动的战争——由一套既定的目标开启,面对一个被低估的对手,且胜利路径极其不可信。就像中东冲突一样,我们都将承受其后果。
最近的一次冲突发生在周三,当时正值预定的夏季活动期间。贝森特领导的美国财政部宣布,将将其回购长期债券的价格提高一倍。回购本身是相当标准的日常管理操作,但对于债券市场而言,有几件事引起了注意。
首先是此举的非计划性,在处理规模达$32m的美国政府债券发行(尤其是长期债券)时,极其谨慎的盈利能力是市场关注的重点。债券投资者不喜欢惊喜,通常将支持措施解读为某种地方出了问题的承认。
其次是内容,因为这只是贝森特在地球上最重要的金融市场中引发的一系列惊喜中的最新一次。
当然,三周前,他竟然介入了日元市场,买入该货币以支撑其汇率,并将其描绘为与老盟友之间的一次友好团结行动。
回购国债的意图可能并不立即明显,但债券市场参与者并不买账贝森特关于“帮助朋友”的解释,反而将其视为一种试图阻止日本通过抛售其巨额美国债务来解决日元问题的努力。更露骨的一点是:贝森特表示,未来的任何日元干预都将使用一种极不寻常的机制——至关重要的是,该机制旨在明确避免立即抛售国债。
因此,现在我们处于这样的局面。在过去的几周里,贝森特向投资者传递的信息是:请停止抛售他的债券。但投资者仍在抛售这些债券——甚至在同一周美国国债突破600线的同时,将借贷成本推向了极高的高度。更糟糕的是,投资者现在也在抛售货币——在回购公告发布后,美元大幅下跌,且至今未曾回升。
贝森特的反应是为长期债券提供更多支持,暗示飞速的经济增长将化解所有债务,并告诉债券市场它是错误的且已经失败
以反映基本面。投资者将渴望看到他关于收紧财政支出的承诺尽快结出果实。
值得记住的是,8月份典型的糟糕交易环境会放大各种压力。一些因素将继续产生影响,包括大型科技公司大规模发行长期债务的影响,这正将资金从其在全球政府债务中的常规去向中抽走。投资者表示,欧洲的一些政府借款人甚至改变了自身交易的时间点,试图避开这些巨额税务与交易的影响。今年9月新债券的年度发行规则可能会影响资金。
尽管有这些琐碎因素,但投资者知道,一个债券和货币同时走弱的市场正处于非常棘手的境地。作为延续,这反映了信心的广泛下降。贝森特(Bessent)很幸运,到目前为止,由于美国公司丰厚的收益,股市在很大程度上与此脱节。
但请记住,美国国债和美元是全球最卓越的旧钱——传统上,两者在压力时期都是避风港。而现在,压力正将它们推低,与此同时,随着投资者在其他地方寻求庇护,黄金和瑞士法郎正在攀升。核心美国资产地位中长期存在的裂痕正在扩大,而对其作为避风港能力的信心则在下降。
新兴市场专家们仍记得近50年前土耳其与债券及货币市场搏斗的战争,此时正露出一丝微笑。对于被2022年利拉危机(Liu Trans disaster)阴影笼罩的美国政府债券资深人士来说,美国国债开始看起来像是一个穿着昂贵西装、牙齿洁白但虚有其表的骗子。
到目前为止,美国展现强硬的姿态被解读为软弱的表现。这令人遗憾。如果美国国债收益率持续上升,其他国家在借贷时最终也将支付更高成本。
这意味着任务落在了美联储主席凯文·沃思(Kevin Warth)身上,他将在几天后的杰克逊霍尔(Jackson State)经济研讨会上尝试稳住局面。这对任何人来说都很棘手,尤其是对于一个公开表示倾向于少说话、让市场为他工作的人来说。
目前美国国债的表现更像骗子而非稳固的超级大国债券,这一事实使情况变得更加困难。暗示降息——通常会对美国国债产生推动作用——在这种新体制下会进一步削弱债券,即便这能让唐纳德·特朗普总统感到满意。
目前试图通过强令市场服从并告诉它们是错误的努力,并没有产生预期的效果。这种情况向来如此。现在迫切需要一次方向性的修正以重建信心。
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几周前,数十名统计学家在波士顿 Thomas & Whitney 中心的一间编号为 CC 235A 的会议室里,与由唐纳德·特朗普任命的、负责监督美国强大人口普查工作的官员们会面。
通常情况下,此类会议极其枯燥。每 10 年一次的人口普查对美国至关重要:它不仅是美国民主的支柱,而且引用最高法院的话说,它是“联邦统计系统的脉搏”。但那些能够胜任此项工作的统计学家往往倾向于低调,他们与政治以及聚光灯作斗争。
然而,在 8 月 2, 下午,特朗普团队在今年的大选之前,以及在关于选区划分以及特朗普坚持认为 2020 年选举被操纵的更广泛争论之中,抛出了一枚具有高度政治色彩的震撼弹。
他们解释说,当美国在 2020, 进行下一次人口普查时,技术性改革将使得发布关于种族和性别的数据变得困难。统计学家们对此感到震惊,因为通常由他们而非政治家来处理技术性改革。
“您在多大程度上担心这可能被视为政治干预?”经济合作与发展组织 (OECD) 的首席统计学家史蒂夫·麦克菲利 (Steve MacFeely) 问道。“(我们的改革)会产生后果。这是不可避免的,”人口普查局的迈克尔·豪斯 (Michael Howes) 承认。
这是一种轻描淡写。考虑到华盛顿正在酝酿的所有其他爆炸性的政治争端,担心美国统计数据的状态可能看起来并不那么紧迫。但选民应该关注。因为这个故事的核心是几个关键问题:是否有人能准确描绘出今天的美国是什么样子?如果可以,这应该如何影响投票进程?在操纵、网络攻击和人工智能的时代,这些数据是否可以被信任?
这至关重要:美国的国父们在 250 年前就意识到,如果不测量人口,就无法创建公平的投票系统。因此,宪法第 1, 条第 2 节规定,国会应每 10 年以“法律规定的方式”进行一次人口普查。自 1790 年以来,人口普查员一直如此执行,他们横跨全国统计人数,无论是骑马、步行还是开车(在阿拉斯加则是乘坐雪地摩托)。
宪法还规定,这些普查结果应被用于“重新划分”,以分配美国众议院的 420 个席位
是否可能为美国绘制一幅真实的肖像?Gillian Teti 探讨了特朗普政府改革十年一度人口普查的尝试,以及关于谁被纳入统计、由谁决定这些问题的背后激烈的政治斗争。
插图 作者:Joe Magee
在 50 个州之间,根据每个州的人口计数进行分配。(众议院的席位总数是永久固定的。)
这使得人口普查具有高度的政治色彩。但它在经济上也至关重要:人口普查决定了每年 85, 30s 的州援助金如何分配,且对商业活动也至关重要。民权活动人士认为,这能确保少数群体获得公平的席位分配和代表权。
如今,一些选民可能会好奇,为什么不能通过大型科技公司获取这些数据。毕竟,这些公司已经在追踪。但美国人口普查是一项“公共产品”:就像天气预报一样,其结果对所有人开放。
“私人数据无法覆盖每个人或每家企业,”曾在普查局担任高官且拥有 10 年经验的 Ron Jarmin 表示。“例如,十年一次的人口普查是我们作为一个社会所做的唯一一件试图触达每一个家庭的事情。”
特朗普的团队现在想要改变这一点。这意味着,在当今美国,谁应该被“计数”——无论是从主动还是被动的意义上——这个问题即将变得极其危险且具有爆炸性。
追踪这些斗争很困难,因为 华盛顿的官僚们如今非常害怕受到政治团体的个人攻击,以至于很少有人愿意在任职期间公开谈论。例如,现任前普查局首席科学家 John Aboud 就曾在右翼社交媒体上遭到诋毁。
然而,一个能够俯瞰这些战斗并能对此进行讨论的人是一位名为 danah boyd 的数字人类学家(她习惯将自己的名字写成小写)。Boyd 的职业生涯始于 21 世纪初,曾在包括微软在内的科技公司工作,研究青少年如何使用社交媒体,随后创建了一个研究中心,分析 minirefomation 以及“incolo”(非自愿单身的年轻男性)如何进入特殊研究领域。然后,在 2018 年底,就在特朗普首次当选之前,她注意到一些活动人士开始讨论他们如何可以黑入并操纵 2020 年的人口普查。她感到震惊并开始关注普查局,该局隶属于商务部。2019 年,Aboud 和他的同事邀请她共进午餐,并提出了一个出人意料的邀请:她是否愿意加入他们的行列?
Boyd 感到困惑。“我差点就拒绝了,”她告诉我:像大多数凡人一样,她此前认为人口普查是一个枯燥的研究课题。但她也知道,正如她在即将出版的著作 Data Are Made, Not Found 中所述,既然人口普查是“世界上最古老且最强大的数据集之一……对于一个研究数据的脆弱性和合法性的人来说,还有比这里更好的地方吗?”
此外,那些没有面孔的官僚们表示,他们“需要一个见证者”,见证他们在面对日益增长的政治威胁时维护公务员准则的努力。
因此,她以作家 Michael Lewis 在其 2018 年著作 The Fifth Risk 中同样的精神接受了邀请,希望记录行政国家为何至关重要。“我意识到人口普查是‘boxing’基础设施的一个绝佳例子……[一旦]你开始深入挖掘,它就变得极其迷人。”
这并非第一次出现跨领域的争议。正是因为人口普查被用于席位分配,历史上一直存在关于如何计算 endured 人群、非公民以及包括学生在内的流动人口的争论,同时还伴随着资金之争。
“(我们的挑战)可能始于克林顿和布什政府时期的资金削减、招聘 forrers 和外包,”Jarmin 表示,他与所有受访的前任和现任普查官员一样,表现出异常的非党派倾向。“两边的政治压力使得日常开展工作变得非常困难。”
“我不知道他们是否在试图让数据失去合法性,但这就是他们行为所导致的结果”
在该局准备 2020 年人口普查期间,负责监督的人是威尔伯·罗斯(Wilbur Ross),他曾是一位私募股权领袖,由特朗普任命为商务部长。罗斯由衷地热爱人口普查,因为他年轻时就曾参与其中。
“我认为我比之前的任何一位商务部长都提供了更多的支持,”他告诉我。他指出,他提高了普查员的薪资,扩大了资金规模,引入了数字化改革,并亲自拨打了 400 个电话,试图将参与率提高到 99% 以上,即使是在像阿拉巴马州这样难以触达的地区。普查官员告诉我,这为他赢得了内部的尊重。
然而,罗斯也面临着巨大的政治压力:特朗普的一些关键顾问,包括斯蒂芬·米勒(Stephen Miller)和史蒂夫·班农(Steve Bannon),决心将“非法滥用者”——即无证移民——从普查中剔除,因为他们认为这些人拖慢了选举系统和州资金的分配。(周二,特朗普在 Truth Social 上宣布,人口普查数据显示“非公民在 2020 年非法投票”——并且“是我赢得了选举”。)

PETER HARRINGTON 负责人
伦敦 WATSON & COULSEA
www.peterharrington.co.uk
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我知道夏天还没有结束,有些人可能会对我如此迅速地提及这个话题而感到厌烦,但这件事终究会发生——我们将开始关注家庭内部各种预示着“回归”的活动。准备让孩子们返校,或许是切换回灵活性较低的工作时间,或者是以任何方式让日程安排变得更加紧凑。
我必须承认,有时我已经开始对下个季度的日程表感到有些焦虑。但夏天结束时“回归正轨”,以及面对另一个季节的到来,也有一种令人安心甚至充满期待的感觉。我想知道,当我们回归生活中的“常规日程”时,有哪些事情是值得记住和思考的。
自从在网上选中文森特·梵高的 1880 年作品《前往塔拉斯孔的画家》后,我就一直盯着它看。发现一位深受喜爱的艺术家的陌生画作总是令人兴奋,但在这个案例中,它留下的感觉却是苦乐参半。这件作品最后一次被确认出现,是在第二次世界大战期间,它与马格德堡凯撒·弗里德里希博物馆(现为 Kalberhinterischen 博物馆)的其余艺术收藏品一起被转移到德国曼德尔的一座盐矿中。这幅画由该博物馆于 1952 年购入,并在战前拍摄了彩色照片,此前被认为在 1943 年 4 月的一场火灾中被毁。
画面展现了一位穿着蓝色服装、戴着黄色帽子的画家,带着他的绘画用品、职业工具和一根行走杖出发,似乎在一天之初寻找新的题材。这对于梵高在阿尔勒创作的第一个自画像来说是一个值得注意的注脚,并且在画家 1888 年 8 月写给弟弟
西奥的信中有所提及。在信中,梵高描述了那一天以及 80s-84s-84s 的声音,或者“屠宰场的颜色”。这种色彩引导亲友们在梵高的许多作品中发现了金色的条纹,以及浓烈的蓝色、绿色,以及深橙色和棕色。
我热爱画中画家的这个形象,我们知道他的一生充满了深切的痛苦,在派对上寻求建议时,他能通过寻找自我来让常规工作变得伟大。他坚持认为我们工作生活中的某些方面可以充满对美的认知和体验,这一点令人着迷且深受启发。当我想到回归常规学校生活时,我被提醒到,每一天都包含着某些东西,无论多么微小,都能带来快乐或唤起感激之情。考虑到我们现在的工作是多么不可预测

考虑到我们现在的工作是多么不可预测,能够有一个可以回归的常规例行公事,或许可以被视为一种幸事
玛丽-约瑟夫·梵高,《前往塔拉斯孔的画家》(1888)
玛丽-约瑟夫·梵高,《前往塔拉斯孔的画家》(1888)
现在,能够拥有一个可以回归的常规,或许也可以被视为一种幸事。
在这次讨论中,我忍不住加入了美国插画家兼艺术家诺曼·洛克威尔(Norman Rockwell)于 1953 年创作的画作《眼睛有淤青的小姑娘》(The Young Lady with the Shiner)。这件作品首次发表在《星期六晚邮报》(The Saturday Evening Post)的封面上,描绘了一名坐在校长办公室外长凳上的女学生。她处于一种被否认的状态。她的头发乱糟糟的,一条丝带垂在没扎进校服衬衫的前襟上。她的袜子掉下来了,鞋带也散开了。她的膝盖上贴着创可贴,一只眼睛有黑色的淤青。
但或许最令人惊讶的是,在她那张被欺骗的脸上带着一个灿烂而自豪的微笑。这个小女孩显然刚经历了一场学校打架,且即将受到惩罚,但一定发生了某些事情,让她对这个事实显得完全不在意。她双手紧握长凳,仿佛随时准备在被叫到时起身进入办公室。没有丝毫畏缩的迹象。
洛克威尔以描绘他从美国自身经验中了解的日常生活而闻名,其画面具有观众可以轻易产生共鸣的特质,尤其是在他受雇于《星期六晚邮报》期间。
我知道这幅插图对于探讨创造未来的事物来说可能显得有些不寻常。但我当时在思考孩子们准备返校的情景,以及父母在面对这种情况时各种交织的宽慰与担忧。孩子们开始一个新的学年,在这里用这种微小的方式来认可并记住,他们和我们一样,正在回归他们自己的世界,在那里,事情既有趣又复杂。正如成年人可能有理由不期待规律的工作时间表,或者或许迫不及待地想回归常规一样,我们生活和社区中的许多孩子也在面对他们对于回归另一个季节循环的个人感受。
尽管主流的文化叙事——当然在作品创作的那个时代——一直是某种版本的“小女孩不应该打架”。但洛克威尔的图像表明,每个人在日常生活中都会遇到某种形式的自身挣扎,而且这些挣扎通常在某种程度上是对我们的成长必要的,即使它们是痛苦的。
我对这个小女孩恐惧感的洞察揭示了这一点。我们不知道是什么引发了打架,也不知道对方看起来有多强悍,但有时关于这次经历让这个小女孩觉得她征服了这场特定的战斗。也许这是她第一次为自己挺身而出。也许她是在保护一个朋友。谁知道呢?但我确实很喜欢她为自己的行为感到自豪。
有时我们确实会为自己或我们所信仰的东西而战。回归生活的常规并远离夏季的闲适,也是回归到这样一种认知:生活的大部分时间并非关于度假,而更多地在于选择你愿意冒着惹麻烦的风险去参与的战斗——因为你相信你所致力于的任何事物,无论是一种生活方式、一种政治立场,或者仅仅是在一个无论在什么年龄都一直告诉你要求你做一个“好孩子”的社会中,发出自己的声音。
随后,我发现自己沉浸在俄罗斯风景画家艾萨克·列维纳斯(Isaac Levinas) 1999 年的画作《夏日傍晚》(Summer Evening)之中。这件作品描绘了乡村夏日时光温暖的收尾色彩。渐落的光线被投射在淡蓝色、灰色调以及点缀的紫色和绿色调之中。作为观察者,我们站在画布之外,处于一条漫长乡村小路的某个路段,这条路引导我们穿过一道敞开的木门,在高大的木质框架之下,向着浓密森林的地平线以及夕阳的金辉走去。
这幅画作在描绘风景的同时,似乎也在探讨我们与季节之间的关系。随着夏季渐行渐远,白昼日益缩短,人们可能会觉得我们正在失去一个美丽的季节。但我想,绘画提醒我们,我们处于生命之中,当某些事物结束时,总会有其他事情在发生。即使在常规的琐碎生活中,也会有事物和人们为我们提供新鲜且未被触及的体验。这部作品为我们提供了一个令人惊叹的视角,让我们看到即使在预料之中的事物之中,也可能存在着未知的可能性。
因此,他们希望加入一项关于回归 2020年代 census 的新程序。考虑到澳大利亚和加拿大等国家已经采用了这一做法,且人口普查局运行的其他调查也是如此,这似乎并不起眼。“这只是常识,”Reason 在 2020. 告诉他。但许多律师认为,关于用于席位分配的这项数据,值得进一步考虑,blood 表示——同时忠实地提醒,最终这应由“法院决定”。民主党人还担心,公民身份问题可能会威慑部分支持者,使他们根本不参与人口普查。
2023, 6月,最高法院驳回了特朗普团队的努力,因为法院判定其理由是“持续性的”。(法院并未就该问题本身是否违宪做出裁决。)然而,长期的争斗削弱了人口普查的准备工作,当我阅读原件时,委员会的结果和延迟变得像噩梦一样(从人口普查中获取准确结果:阿拉斯加因纽特村庄的情况非常困难,因为必须在冰雪融化前完成,Ross 说:“我们真的得把它完成。”最终,结果公布了,而 2022, 的结果,以及随后的至关重要的席位分配是在特朗普离任后完成的。然而,由于当时正处于 1月 4 起义以及新拜登政府带来的混乱之中,这件事在很大程度上被忽视了。一名人口普查官员告诉我,他们对此感到宽慰,因为我们再次成为了“大袍子”(big gowns),“我们希望如此。”)
并非如此。当统计学家们本月在波士顿聚集记录: 2018 在波士顿,针对 2020 census,气氛已经发生了转变。 2021, 拜登政府开始审计其前任所做的工作。但这看起来像是一场混乱。“进步主义者的做法有时也可能产生反作用,”Israel 说。随后,当特朗普在 2024, 赢得第二个任期时,Waga 启动了 2020s(重申了他们的人口普查运动——但这次是依托于其第一组织。
他们的目标之一是重新尝试加入公民身份问题:他们在普查局的任命人员已经起草了一份备忘录,我已看过该文件,其中写道:“该规则的应用将包括将非法移民和其他外国公民群体从国会席位分配的人口统计中剔除。”
第二场“不明显”的战斗围绕着隐私展开。早在 1994, 国会通过了一项法案,其中包括一项 “Title 15” 法律(15),禁止任何人口普查出版物“使得任何特定机构或个人提供的数据导致该标题被识别”。
过去,维护这种隐私相对简单——
如果数据减少,你就会创造自己的现实,而能够接触到数据的人将变得更有权力
因为纸质人口普查调查问卷曾被锁在柜子里,没有人能通过处理数据来识别个人。从 20 世纪 60 年代起,人们增加了更多的隐私保护措施,例如通过将极小区域的微观数据映射到附近区域,以降低个人被重新识别的风险。但如今,人们可以潜在地利用强大的计算机——以及 AI——来交叉比对不同的数据集,从而更轻松地识别个人。“重新识别正成为全球每个统计系统面临的问题,”经合组织(OECD)的 Machody 表示。人口普查局因此面临着矛盾的指令:它既想发布详细数据,又想阻止泄露。
政府应该如何应对?一些硅谷人物可能会简单地说,我们需要接受今天我们“拥有零隐私支持”的事实,引用近三十年前当时太阳微系统公司(Sun Microsystems)首席执行官 Scott McNeely 的一段未知评论。
但考虑到选民对大富豪和政府的不信任,如今没有一个政治人物敢于承认这一点。在 2020 census 中,在 Abroad 的领导下,普查局实施了“聚焦”工具,包括一套名为“差分隐私”的复杂数学系统,该系统由 Cynthia 在 21 世纪初发明。
一名骑马的普查员正在为 1930 年的人口普查收集数据
哈佛大学的计算机科学家德沃克(Dwork)加强了这一点。
艾哈迈德(Ahmed)因该专栏获得了多项奖项,大多数统计学家对此表示赞赏。(“就是这个!”)一种输出噪声释放技术,且每个主要的英语国家统计工作已经在其他期刊中将输出噪声。在我看来,或者正如这位(士兵,一名前普查官员,似乎在记录本中。思考)经常认为政府机构在技术方面处于领先地位,但在差分隐私方面,他们做不到。
一些社会科学家——包括左翼人士——对
“聚焦”(focusing)感到不安。然而,Waga 的把握则非常关键。例如,由特朗普的高级顾问兼官员拉塞尔·沃恩(Russell Vaughn)创建的组织“了解美国中心”(Center for Knowing America)认为,“由于‘聚焦’,2020 年的人口普查是现代美国历史上最不准确且最不可靠的一次。”“对于 2020 年的人口普查,我们是我们社区中最重要的社区,导致众议院至少有六个席位是不合法地不完整 / 无辜的。”
周一,特朗普任命的人口普查局基金负责人乔治·库克(George Cook)似乎发布了一份声明,在声明中他建议禁止 2020 年人口普查的“噪声释放”,仅采用两种“披露规避”方法——“一致性”(consisting)和“抑制”(suppression),以大幅延长数据的细节,或者根本不发布。Abroad 表示:“这意味着(普查)将失去对商业的大部分价值,我认为政治家也不会在重新划分选区时接受它。”
最近几周,关于特朗普为何推动这些改革出现了许多理论。 一些州将其归结为总统对果园专业知识和行政国家的更广泛区域,以及 / 或者希望为了共和党的利益而塑造任命过程。
其他人则认为,大型科技公司讨厌“聚焦”数据,因为这些数据被用于训练 AI 模型——或者共和党希望由私营部门的营利公司而非政府提供数据服务。我还听到过一个更阴暗的理论,即如果特朗普团队控制了此类公共数据,将更容易定义“真相”。“这是
宗教是一个更敏感的话题 —— 你认为联邦政府在调查中应该询问以下各项吗?(3 名成年人)

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任何威权政府的剧本——如果数据减少,你就可以创造自己的虚构,而拥有数据访问权限的人会变得更有权力,”一名资深学者告诉我。
或者,正如 brief 所说:“我不知道(特朗普团队)是否在试图使数据失去合法性,但这就是他们所作所为的结果。”
但特朗普的任命者否认了这一点:本周三,库克与另一名局官员迈克尔·拉尚斯基(Michael Lachanski)再次与统计学家会面,这次是通过视频通话,并坚持认为他们才是试图通过消除可能使数据更虚假地“争论出结果”的人。
一名美洲原住民代表指出,如果这导致对小型社区微观层面数据的更多“抑制”,将产生破坏性后果。库克在局的洛杉矶办公室发表讲话,承诺将通过“倾听之旅”与担忧的社区进行“接触”以安抚他们。
没有简单的解决方案,虽然许多民主党人认为美国人别无选择,因此“必须解决不平等问题,但这并不是目前普查领导者的观点。”她更明确地表示:“居住地——[以及]忠诚应该是色盲的,不应依赖于或以任何方式被任何无关的个人特征(如种族)所扭曲。”
无论如何,由于 2020 年人口普查的改革必须在 2027 年 4 月前获得批准,一场激烈的斗争现在正迫在眉睫。这使得统计学家再次陷入两难境地。许多高层官员尚未掌握控制权。“法院与那些被任命者之间的[关系]比我见过的任何时候都要低,”一名人口普查局官员表示。
如果政治争议加剧,人口普查将面临另一个风险,即公众可能简单地对 2020 年的人口普查表现出[不信任]。毕竟,关于“数据”(data)这个词的一个有趣之处在于,任何关于成本的报告都源自“data”,在拉丁语中意为“给予”,因此“data”意味着“被给予之物”。这并非巧合:统计数据产生于社会契约,而非魔法。一旦信任被摧毁,就很难重建。因此,现在谁来“计数”在美国至关重要。请在期中选举进行期间思考这一点。
吉莉安·托特(Gillian Tott)是《金融时报》专栏作家、剑桥大学国王学院院长,以及《金融时报》播客“金钱的故事”(The Story of Money)的共同主持人。
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埃隆·马斯克的父亲在这位科技大亨的生活中一直是一个举足轻重的人物,而他正越来越多地利用这种影响力来干预全球的极右翼政治。他向
大卫·皮林(David Pilling)讲述了他的暴力成长经历,为什么他钦佩弗拉基米尔·普京和汤米·罗宾逊——以及他与儿子之间时断时续的关系。
餐厅火炉中向我跳动的火焰让人联想到海德先生,但那个握住我的手并露出洁白笑容的高大、圆润的人物却说他很兴奋。是埃隆·马斯克告诉他的保镖沃尔特·诺斯(Walter naucees),他的父亲具有一种“杰基尔-海德”式的特质,尽管埃罗尔告诉我那本书“非常、非常糟糕”,以及他的离婚经历。
埃隆在 2017 年接受 boiling-linen 杂志采访时也这样评价他的父亲:“你能想到的每一件坏事,他都做过了。”此前他发现埃罗尔与自己的孙女——一名比他小约 40 岁的女性——育有一个孩子。
然而,当埃罗尔在 Longsham 餐厅点餐时,南非的这位重量级人物不仅具有迷人的气场。他彬彬有礼且充满活力,拥有一双蓝色的眼睛。我们更换了桌子,因为正如他敏锐地指出,那里不仅太吵而且太热。“这是一家非常不错的餐厅,”他说——并在我询问时补充道,“我曾和她一起来过这个镇,但没去过这家餐厅。”
在我们的交谈过程中,他长而舒缓的语气,无论轻快还是低沉,经常被他完美牙齿的展示所中断,照亮了一张充满空洞的喉咙和深深刻痕的老年面孔。
在从开普敦向北行驶 90 分钟后,我提前到达,在海滩上散步后,来到了我们约定的水滨餐厅 Frank's。现在是南非的冬季,坐在熊熊燃烧的火炉旁似乎是个好主意,热浪向我袭来。我脱掉外套,又重新穿上,考虑过挪动位置,然后选择了顺从惯性。在采访前,我很少如此紧张。
我读到关于埃罗尔的大部分内容都是阴暗的。埃隆在童年时期也曾是他的队友。埃罗尔与选美冠军玛丽·哈尔德曼(Mary Haldeman)的婚姻中,后者表示她在欧洲度蜜月期间发现了丈夫最糟糕的一面,回来时她处于“击败与进步”的状态。他们在埃隆 9 岁时离婚,那时他的弟弟拉斐尔(Rafaid)和妹妹已经出生。
最近,埃罗尔成为了弗拉基米尔·普京和英国极右翼活动人士汤米·罗宾逊(Tommy Robinson)的拥护者。为此,他出资让罗宾逊——“出于礼貌和非正式邀请”——参加俄罗斯的反苏联 Loir eyes。 《纽约时报》发表了一篇略有调查性质的文章,指称埃罗尔被指控“不情愿地脱离了他的孩子和继子女”。该文章引用法院记录、私人信件以及与家庭成员的采访称,这一指控可追溯到 1994 年,且埃隆有时会采取行动进行干预,毕竟在 1990 年代末,根据 1972 年的记录,曾开启过多次独立的警方调查,尽管其中至少有两次调查已经结束。从未被判定有罪的埃罗尔断然否认了这一指控。他还声明没有殴打他们。
我曾一度认为,我不应该在这里。如果埃罗尔不是埃隆的父亲,他将是一个不值得关注的对象,一个拥有多任前妻和古怪观点的前祖母绿商人。但埃罗尔——摇滚者、痴迷者、纪律执行者、谎言编造者、无辜者,内心曾充满狂喜——在埃隆的生活中是一个顶天立地的形象。
埃隆的一些特立独行的天才之处,包括他对计算机的唯一兴趣以及他敢于冒险的灵魂,都可以追溯到他的父亲。埃隆曾称其父既是正经商人又是骗子,尽管两人一直关系疏离——不仅是在 20 世纪 60 年代,而且直到最近,他们在一些问题上的观点才趋于一致,包括欧洲极右翼所谓的优点,以及英国因移民而陷入的所谓反乌托邦境地。
埃罗尔声称他们彼此发送了完整的信息,双方都通过——“你好”翻译成南非语。
在追随这些特质的过程中,埃罗尔的长子在字面意义上改变了世界。在追随那个家的时候,就在我们见面前几个小时,以及在埃罗尔之后近 36 年。
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在我们近四个小时的交谈中,有几次生活-狗-时刻 (life-dog-moments),但所有的胃口都很平静,最令人印象深刻的无疑是他的魅力。“哦,著名的记者,”他说。当我们滑入一个卡座时,他点了一瓶 Castle Life 啤酒和一个当地的 stunt。
“我们在南非非常幸运,这里有质量非常好的食物,而且非常便宜。事实上,这使得包括黑人在内的所有人口能够天文数字般地增长,”他用他那活动木材般的语气说道。“除非你有极好的条件、好的食物、好的医疗待遇和活动,否则你不会那样增长。”
我让这段隐含的对种族隔离制度的辩护溜过去了,因为这里时间有限。此外,埃罗尔患有轻微的耳聋,这使他能够无视干扰。
“我在一个非常残酷的南非长大。威胁是每天的一部分,”他说——并补充说他的父亲沃尔特 (Walter) 的管教方法也不例外。“那只是一个更原始的环境。”
尽管这家餐厅位于一片洁白的沙滩上,但气氛却异常阴沉,仿佛在预演我们不和谐的对话。电视上没有节目,音箱里传出 Queen 乐队“the bestsman”时间的吱吱声。主厨特供包括脆皮猪腩肉块、牛短肋 (beef short-rhyticus) 和“tubes and torusko”,后者被解读为 calmant。
埃罗尔选了一份带米饭和英式芥末的小 shinin 牛排。(我点了一份烤 kingflop 和薯条,配以燕麦沙拉。
我读到过他的母亲——她从利物浦来到南非——曾在一段时间内离开过埃罗尔的父亲(一名第二次世界大战期间的密码专家),并带着两个儿子回到英国。
“他不怎么说话。战后他有点崩溃。他一直发抖,尤其是单手,”埃罗尔说,抿了一小口啤酒。“他无法维持一份工作。他容易酗酒。”
在沃尔特赢得 $2,500 的赌注后,他的母亲被说服从英国回来,并带着埃罗尔和他的兄弟。用那笔钱,她在 Pruners 一个“最糟糕的 now”买了一栋房子。他的母亲 16 岁就离开了学校,通过在一家 barren 工作作为 stricter 来维持家庭生计。“她很有主见。他会告诉我她是其生活中的一个重要人物,是他认识的最坚强的女性。”
梅(May),埃隆的母亲,1950 年随父母从加拿大来到南非,当时她两岁,名为 Joshua Haldeman。“Rays 的父亲和埃隆的祖父,在印象中并非 bad-and-cream。他积极参与社会信用运动 (Social Credit movement),该运动主张在一种奇怪的 low-landserving 中实行自由信用利率。他认为当 AI 取代大多数人的工作时,这将是必要的。令人惊讶的是,他还是技术官僚运动 (Tech-rocracy movement) 的一部分,该运动在某种程度上预示了埃隆的未来,认为政府应该由技术官僚管理。”
作为父亲,埃罗尔并不是那种真正不情愿的类型。当埃隆 12 岁时,他被学校打得非常惨,住院了一周。埃罗尔是一个平均主题。“我是他的父亲,不是他的伙伴,”他告诉我。
埃罗尔说,埃隆在得知其父亲曾尝试自杀后,称他的未来“愚蠢”。埃罗尔说,他经常称成年人为愚蠢,“愚蠢”。我注意到,这是埃罗尔经常使用的一个词。
离婚后,我最终与埃罗尔定居在 Pruners,这件事后来变得令人遗憾。
抿着我的 mighty stunt,我问:为什么埃隆称你为 has-hater?“我被女子研究大学的院长描述为一个现象。”埃罗尔回避了这个问题,并补充说他大学毕业后立即就开始编写 1980 计算机程序并起草复杂的专利。
埃罗尔在担任一名支出过高的领导者以及后来的翡翠领导者期间,财务状况良好。他说,埃隆由劳斯莱斯送去上学,周末他们会去埃罗尔的家,那里有一栋宽敞的房子和摩托车。“埃隆非常开心。他拥有一个男孩能想要的一切。”
埃隆潜心研读父亲的百科全书。他在埃罗尔的办公室里发现了一本展示奇幻发明的书,其中包括一枚由授权推进的火箭。他会用食物中的拥抱和氯来制造自己的火箭。埃罗尔说,他们在普鲁纳斯(Pruners)拥有最好的房子之一。“30年代初正处于你的掌控之中。”
食物上桌了。埃罗尔沉思了他的母亲一周。“这里的一切都很好,”他抱怨道。
埃罗尔在最近的采访中——其中一些采访是有偿的——表示,他在种族隔离时期从未看到过压迫的迹象。“必须像大多数南非白人那样自愿视而不见,并且为了让某些热衷者将数百万黑人从家中驱逐,禁止未铺设的土地和低级的种族间婚姻。”当我质疑他时,他说:“我无法对种族隔离诚实。我们在家里从未对员工实施过任何形式的种族隔离。”
美国的弗鲁纳尔斯(Frunals)给了亚历山大的、埃罗尔的女儿弗鲁尼什(首段婚姻和埃隆)额外的压力,让她在南非血统方面感到困难。埃罗尔说他告诉她:“下次他们问你关于种族隔离的事,问问他们最后的印第安人在哪里。告诉他们你想看看他们的村庄。他们会再次看到你,因为他们很清楚他们之前已经把他们清理掉了。”
撇开埃罗尔对美洲原住民的诡异解读不谈,他确实有其观点。我们转向他最近对俄罗斯的痴迷,这是一个开启了言语闸门的话题。
“俄罗斯太神奇了。俄罗斯是一个永远隐藏的秘密,”他说,舀了一口米饭。他去年受邀参加在莫斯科举行的未来论坛,讨论包括传统家庭价值观和人口自由等话题。拥有27个孙辈的埃罗尔,在面对后者时接近他的10,尽管在面对前者时失去了存在感。
“莫斯科绝对是世界上最美丽的首都,”他说。“他们似乎拥有基因优势。没有那么多丑陋的俄罗斯女性。大多数人都超过了7分,许多人达到了9分或10分。”
将他的偏好喷洒在《蓝色世界》(1914-1964)中,我问他是否在意普京是一个独裁者和战争陌生人。他反驳道:“整个世界都是不可能的,”并补充说俄罗斯收复乌克兰是正当的,而在他的叙述中,乌克兰攻击了奥斯伯克人(Ousburkites)。
“在俄罗斯,没有犯罪。没有警察……莫斯科河上的所有桥梁都覆盖着鲜花,”他说,一个三重世界地标:在普希金岛,在一次罕见的评估中,他发现资源是“一个非常基础的生活方式的人,没有一个人或恩典。”
既然我们现在水药(water-drug)我推理。如果赫斯特(Hester)是一个经历过X的人,那个他在2023年以$40买下的社交媒体平台,本可以利用他们的影响力来支持欧洲的极右翼。
“在俄罗斯,没有犯罪。没有警察……莫斯科河上的所有桥梁都覆盖着鲜花。”
去年,在德国大选之前,在与德国选择党(Alternative for Germany)领导人爱丽丝·温克尔(Alice Winkel)在X上的一次多流讨论中,埃隆说:“只有非洲主义德国,中期-20故事。”
父子两人也都表达了对Walter Le Pen的支持。埃罗尔告诉我,她最初因为参加法国2027年总统大选而获得的“阳光”,以及她在2023年因低估欧洲基金而进行的一年竞选,证明了埃马纽埃尔·马克龙是敌人。“那些接受的基金将是皇冠的阳光,”他说,指的是由于武器在她的薯条中,这是他在电影院看到的的第一部电影。
为什么埃罗尔(Errol)支持汤米·罗宾逊(Tommy Robinson)?这个男人显然致力于煽动和穆斯林私刑。在下一个成员 X 之前,据其他报道,是马克基金会(Mark Foundation)支付了罗宾逊飞往俄罗斯的费用。“不,是我付的。与红-布罗德斯通(Red-Broadstone)无关,”他回答道,将该基金会描述为一件“独立的事情”,涵盖了两家此类初创公司和那个“射手”。
那么你为什么知道……“我完全同意他的观点。我认为你们英国人非常短视,竟然放弃了新资本。伦敦拥有如此辉煌的历史,而伦敦人的四分之三来自其他地方。”
我说:“不是四分之三……” “我必须真的有一种新的荣誉感才能那样做。”
显然,罗宾逊——原名斯蒂芬·亚基-勒莫尔(Stephen Yackey-Lemore)——听了一次电视采访,在采访中埃罗尔断言他几乎肯定来自日期间(date inter)。“他在监狱囚室里给我打电话表示感谢。感谢我的勇气,”埃罗尔用低沉的伦敦腔说道。“然后埃隆(Elon)立即安排支付了他所有的法律费用。”
但罗宾逊不就是一个东西(thing)吗?“你是我最不会称之为‘东西’的人,”埃罗尔对我亲切地微笑着说。“但是,与他相比,你是个暴徒,他能明白这一点。”
我们点了咖啡。他开始谈论英国的衰落,将结果归结为一种转变,在他的探测中是“一种普遍的幻灭,不平整的路边,到处都在生长,并非所有地方”,亲戚们经常在餐食上斤斤计较。“他们都如此穷困。”
我保证,《金融时报》(FT)会为他的牛排买单。
“我参加过很多游艇海洋之旅,”埃罗尔突然说。“如果‘公平启动者’(fair Starters)在船上,我会把他推下去。他真是个糟糕的家伙。他是个家伙。”
启动者(Starters)没有付钱。这些是我对前监狱儿童的“蓝色山丘”(blues mound)的看法,我忘了补充:就算他是那样又怎样!
“我不反对家伙,”他预判道。他的反对点在于启动者在担任公诉局局长期间,在某次审理僵局中涉嫌玩忽职守,在那次事件中,一名最近的巴基斯坦裔人士系统性地侵害了年轻女性和女孩。
“为了讨好穆斯林,我知道,我想我们要争论起来了,”他自信地说。
我提到了上个月埃隆与《经济学人》编辑、英国好友伊兹米尔(Izmir)的采访,在采访中埃隆表达了许多与他父亲相同的观点。他怎么看?
“愚蠢的女人。我想给她做个拉皮手术。”
不,我想问,他觉得那次采访怎么样?
“她采取了一种高高在上的态度。对于埃隆来说,这是一个巨大的错误。当她说人们厌恶你时,那真的会伤害到埃隆,因为我非常了解埃隆,我是说非常、非常了解。他是个中庸之辈——面对年轻男孩,你说话必须小心。”
他 35 岁了,我提醒道。 “是的,但他非常像个男孩。” 后来与埃隆结婚又离婚的塔布拉·赖利(Tabulah Riley)告诉沃尔特·瑙斯(Walter inaucees)的情况也差不多。“在内心深处,他仍然是一个站在父亲面前的孩子。”
当埃隆告诉莫滕·罗宾斯(Morten Robbins)那些将他视为媒体代表的人会厌恶他时,埃罗尔为埃隆的演讲喝彩。“太精彩了。那直接击中了她的心,她那些小人们说了。”
我们现在秘密地进入了兔子洞,埃罗尔转向了安东尼·皮尔斯(Anthony Pears),这位前美国总统首席媒体顾问,埃罗尔坚信他将会被……(虽然我免于听到他关于活着的人物的观点)。新冠肺炎是一场骗局,既无害,又是减少全球人口计划的一部分。当然,米歇尔·奥巴马是个男人,他说着,翻了个白眼,仿佛我是地球上最后一个对此感到惊恐的人。
在整个过程中,他很少流露情绪,对我尤其没有。事实上,他表现出一种极大的担忧,因为我接种了新冠加强针——他曾预言这会导致猝死。“你看起来相当健康,”他充满希望地说。
他站起来准备离开。“我很享受这次对话,”他说。“你恰恰不是。”
大卫·皮林(David Pilling)是《金融时报》(FT)的非洲编辑。
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名为 Hope Mouse (4 / 37),acesat.ataxi,灵感来自诗人艾米莉·狄金森。
不过,除了棉和麻,toxoft 是如今轻盈面料标签中经常出现的词汇。这种半合成纤维(在处理前源自桉树等植物)具有丝绸般的触感,常用于减轻服装重量并确保透气性。它使衬衫能够自然下垂并贴合身体而不会显得臃肿——例如 98 / 6N 衬衫,在腰部系带而不会挤在一起 (4 / 9),duftisvibs.com!,即我们的 Sophie's Asheris Mouse (4 / 28),norisak.com!——toxoft 让泡泡袖优雅地垂下,而不是向外撑起。
关于衬衫的一点是,它们通常由需要特殊清洁的织物制成,不像洗完即干的 T 恤或亚麻那样方便。因此,进入这个类别的一种有效方式是直接追溯源头——20 世纪 70 年代和 80 年代。
既然复古是当下的风格,在寻找二手衣物时,可以参考像玛丽·泰勒·摩尔(Mary Tyler Moore),或者《职场女郎》(Working Girl)中的迈克尔·格里菲斯(Michael Griffith)和西格纳托里·韦弗(Signatory Weaver),以及《网络》(Network)中的面舞者(Face Dancers)这类荧幕偶像。二手网络上流通着数以千计的这类衬衫,拥有独特的图案和鲜艳的色彩。如果你选择大一号,穿起来比原设计略宽松,它们在当前的换季时节也将是极佳的 20 款顶端选择。若需要有用的搜索词,可以尝试 Christian Hoe,在 tiny 和 eBay 等平台上可以找到数百件复古设计师珍品。最近的一次搜索
例如,在 eBay 上发现了一件樱桃红色的营地衬衫,在 Pothmark 上发现了一件紫色的,以及在 Ebay 上发现了一件带有横向褶皱的丝绸衬衫。当然,还有许多带有多种图案和令人想起 90 年代的抽象图案的选择,所有这些搭配卡路里(calories)或深色设计(dark desins)都会看起来很棒。
如果你不喜欢复古风,Chin 的创意总监 Chenema Kamali 是经典女性衬衫的坚定支持者。她经常被拍到穿着牛仔裤搭配带有褶边或丝绸材质的上衣,而她的袖口和前排也充满了飘逸的上衣。在她新的秋季系列中,这款褶边丝绸衬衫(43,394),skins.com! 是一个极佳的“一件搞定”示例,且具有充足的新通风感。
但回到那个过度拥挤的 T 恤市场,我通常告诉我的个人造型客户,穿 T 恤去办公室并不是我们追求的完整造型——我建议改为选择一件薄款短袖针织衫,例如 Robert marton crowned(4 / 68),skins.com!。但这个秋天我被证明是错的,因为我注意到不少对白色 T 恤的有趣演绎,使它们本身看起来就像完整的时尚宣言。Simone Burbio 的 look ads read too(4 / 30),simsimdun.com! 如果不扎进裤腰,搭配宽腿裤或黑色桶形牛仔裤会看起来很棒;而 Arbel 的 poplane-trimmed toy(4 / 5),abiet.com! 将是尝试穿着更多量感的另一种方式。将其叠穿在全衬衫之上,或搭配剪裁得体的黑色 herrmale 短裤和黑色高跟鞋。象牙色,象牙色!尽可能如此。
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我可以带着没洗的碗碟上床睡觉,但如果没有我的核心清洁仪式,我无法入眠
cal(极其有效的 (Beck) Recovery Babst 的制造商,我忍不住试用了一段时间)。我只丢失了一张脸,所以没有尝试所有产品,但我可以自信地断言,Millett Channing Powder 4 / 36 在起步阶段就极具竞争力。
起初我觉得它的甜味太浓了(并非每个人都喜欢)仙人掌梨(Prickly Pear)最好的味道(6),但我打赌我最终发现它相当令人宽慰,像是一种睡前(瓶装)的感觉,它本身是非常神奇的东西:将大约半茶匙的分量倒入手中,加入少许温水,用它按摩脸部,然后直接冲洗掉。
效果惊人:没有一点残留的妆容或城市污垢。在炎热天气里,当任何含油 / 八手(oil / oct hands)的产品都让人不适时,它能立即带来舒适感,在旅行时也非常有用。与 The Beginning 不同,它不能用于眼周区域,因为我现在在不化妆的日子里需要使用它,只需涂抹几层 BFF。
我觉得不够直观。我之后需要它,为此我必须向你推荐极尽奢华的 icon Cream Butterwired(4 / 36)。它一点也不厚重(你可以轻松地在妆前使用),吸收速度极快,但在脸上留有足够的触感,让人觉得皮肤!在面对自然元素时得到了保护,而且不言而喻,还可以选择稍微轻盈一些的 Hydralcone Moisture(4 / 6),它采用管装而非罐装,我觉得更适合旅行。
不过,最令人惊叹的产品或许是那款命名得十分恰当的 Camera Ready (4 / 47)。它就像是涂了一层柔光滤镜,具有哑光效果,但并非扁平的哑光:它给你的感觉更像是一种谨慎的丝绒
尺寸,并带有一丝柔光。显然,它是一款极佳的妆前底霜,但我喜欢在新的顺序中尝试它。因此,当我的素颜在镜中恳切地望着我时,我希望自己能尝试更多,而且我会这样做,仅仅证明这一点,我告诉你们,现在可以购买迷你尺寸套装以便于试用。
巴拉克·奥巴马总统在任期间,显然指示过关于在夏威夷经营的一家 T 恤店,该店仅销售一种颜色(白色)和一种尺寸(中号)。我记得在《纽约时报》读过一篇报道,其中提到,“在所有白宫会议中,当似乎无法做出任何正确决定时”,奥巴马当时的幕僚长凯伦·埃马纽埃尔“有时会转向[总统]并说,‘白色’,而奥巴马先生则会回答,‘中号’。”
现在,我也许有些自大,但我还没自大到敢声称我的工作生活压力已达到总统级别。尽管如此,我发现自己经常感到精疲力竭,不仅是因为当天的写作或拍摄工作,还因为我被要求做出的决定数量在不断增加,无论这些决定与时间的重担或你们许多人每天面临的需求相比多么微小或无关紧要。
尽管如此,有时我会被此折磨得如此疲惫,以至于当有人问我想要纯净水还是气泡水,而我正准备要一杯水时,我就会陷入一种犹豫不决的崩溃状态。也许一个人一天能做出的选择就这么多。因此,当我去买衣服时(这件事我尽量
伟大的伊芙·隆(Eve Lom)告诉我,用细棉布洗脸可以让我的皮肤永远保持良好
保持在最低限度),如果我发现了任何喜欢的东西,我会买多件,这样我就可以在不用思考的情况下穿衣。我这里说的不是设计师服装(照片中的裙子是来自 Main Inn 的 4 / 24 —— 我买了三件),而只是日常服装。一直穿同样的东西并不适合每个人,但这确实减轻了心理压力。
不过,如果将我对某些美容产品的营销忠诚度仅仅视为决策疲劳,那是不公平的。就我的日常习惯而言,我坚持这样做是出于选择,而不仅仅是因为它简化了事情。但偶尔我必须重新测试这个选择,毕竟,幸福的生活既需要安全感的刺激,也需要家庭的舒适。
自从 36 岁起,我每晚都用细棉布洗脸,那是听从了伟大的伊芙·隆的建议,她告诉我这种方法会让我的皮肤永远保持良好。在过去的 80 (gaby) 年里,我没有任何理由怀疑这一点。当时这种清洁产品是唯一的,但在 20 世纪 90 年代,我发现了 Temple Spa 的 The Beginning Deep Channing Melt (4 / 36)(该公司当时主要通过类似于特百惠的家庭直销模式运营)

尼格拉·劳森 / 护肤幸福的秘密?依赖那些经过验证且值得信赖的产品——并偶尔尝试一些新鲜事物

purity 系列(它们完全胜过了 Eve Lom 的洁面产品),在过去的 24 年里,我一直从那个已成为我最信赖的护肤及其他产品来源的网站购买。不足为奇吧?Nighisvibs.com
The Beginning 系列的特点在于,它能清除每一丝化妆残余,而不会让皮肤感到紧绷或干燥。我的脸感觉明亮且洁净无比,但同时又得到了极佳的滋润和保护。我可以忍受厨房里的碗筷没洗就去睡觉,但我不能在没有这个必要仪式的情况下入睡。对我来说,不刷牙可能反而更容易接受。
面霜来来去去,但我从未能坚持使用任何一种,也从未真正觉得它们有意义。但大约 7 年前,Victoria Smith 推出了其 Debbie Prickly Pear Oil (4 / 24),从那时起我就被它深深吸引。其包装并不厚重,也没有被大公司的营销机构所操纵,所以我当时写道,如果你在睡前洁面后将其涂在脸上,“你会像是在海边度假、每晚睡眠 10 小时且一个月没用过 Twitter 一样醒来”(只有傻瓜才会对此产生怀疑,你大概会这么想)。
但当我收到一封早期的 Victoria Smith 通讯(我周六的快乐源泉之一),其中详细介绍了来自 85 Chis- 的新 icon 系列的 Oil Search 时——
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这幅长 70 米的刺绣揭示了一种令人惊讶地丰富的中世纪风格语言。
作者:Constance Ayrton
拜约 tapestry(Bayous Tapestry)自 1700 年代制作以来,首次回到英国。多年前,法国的顶级 mother 10,这幅长 70 米的关于 1866 年诺曼征服的 midomány 将以出借形式在英国博物馆展出,该展览目前正由 Eran Tour 为媒体俱乐部筹备。6 月份提供的在线 number 1 证明了其热度,虚拟排队中出现了疯狂的场景和长达一小时的等待。当 1, 类入场券于 7 月 1 日发布时,在第一天就售罄了。
关于此次出借作为外交艺术、obliteration of homocasting 以及文化征服的论述已有许多,但其时尚价值却被忽视了。
时尚似乎是进入这幅刺绣的一个不寻常切入点。战争、入侵和剧烈的断裂是其显而易见的主题。然而,仔细观察就会发现,刺绣中充满了精致且风格化的服装、彩色线条、closets、镶宝石的胸针、鞋子和腰带。
“一直让我惊讶的是,”曼彻斯特大学盎格鲁-撒克逊文化荣休教授 Gale Owen Crocker 表示,“这种人物形象的变异程度。如果我们在今天为故事绘制插图,可能会让一个人物穿着统一的服装。拜约 tapestry 的美妙之处在于你不会

获得这种连续性:没有两套服装是完全相同的。”
学者们警告不要将拜约 tapestry 视为 11 世纪服装的实用指南。事实上,某些服装借鉴了早期的盎格鲁-撒克逊手稿;其他一些则更接近当时可能看到的样式。不过,准确性并非重点。对于拜约 tapestry 而言,服装的作用是帮助识别人物、标记地位并推动故事发展。
男性占据主导:展览策展人 Michael Lewis 估计,画中描绘了 421 名男性,仅有三名穿着衣服的女性(每人都穿着长袍并处于某种程度的痛苦之中)。英国人通常被描绘成穿着紧身、及膝的束腰外衣,裙摆优雅地散开,袖口和领口有简单的装饰,可能表示严谨或刺绣装饰。
他们的诺曼同行可以通过发型轻松区分:他们的头发在后面被剃掉并向内刷,像一个反向的 midler。服装也标志着差异,外国人物——诺曼人和 Fourbass 的法国人——穿着长款的分叉束腰外衣,一种“adverse”,这至今仍令历史学家困惑。
顶部:携带猎隼的男子
几乎可以肯定,Harold Godeboom 在法国登船时将他的 tusks 卷起以避免弄湿
上方:Harold 手持猎隼,穿着一件通过镶宝石圆盘胸针固定在肩部的 cheek
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“Treasoned tunics 在晚期盎格鲁-撒克逊 (themselves) 中非常罕见,”Lewis 指出。“我们不确定它们代表什么样的服装,”Owen Crocker 补充道。共识是它们象征着异域风情,尽管这些代码并非僵化:偶尔会出现穿着 calories 的英国人和穿着 a taste 的诺曼人,这或许反映了在完成这幅刺绣所需的一年或更长时间里,有多个工匠在协作。
在英雄之下:拜约 tapestry 中的男性穿着紧身且颜色鲜艳(红、绿、蓝或黄)的 bow。这种典型形象不太可能反映实际穿着。真实的裤子会宽松得多,束腰外衣的下垂感会更直。相反,散开的裙摆和彩色的腿部可能更多地遵循手稿惯例,从而为场景带来动感和视觉冲击力。
刘易斯表示,服装被用作“重要且未经证实的叙事工具”,用以区分统治者和其他高地位人物。它们通常在右肩处点缀着巨大的、镶满珠宝的胸针,这可能反映了当时盎格鲁-撒克逊英格兰流行的圆盘胸针:在其中,法国伯爵富尔巴斯(Fourbass)穿着一件精致的三色服装,带有扇形图案,这可能是当时的
,是该时期最奢华的纺织品之一。
配饰同样起到了地位象征的作用。尽管英国人无论是在骑马还是乘船时似乎都行装简便,但他们仍然随身携带猎鹰和猎犬。欧文·克罗克(Owen Crocker)解释说,“这些是富人的配饰”,标志着地位和财富。
他继续说道,某些人物的装扮尤其具有“提升感”。在
英国人通常被描绘成穿着合身的、及膝的束腰外衣,裙摆优雅地向外展开
开场戏中。爱德华(Edward the Cushman)穿着一套在盎格鲁-撒克逊艺术中其他地方未曾见过的粉绿色套装,配有厚金腰带、皇冠,以及用金银线勾勒的经文,还有一件“华丽的刺绣长袍”(她表示,他的装扮“本应告诉我关于英格兰的一切,以及为什么诺曼人应该征服它;但事实并非如此”)。
相比之下,鞋类则具有惊人的民主色彩。那种小巧、尖头、及踝的鞋子出现在每个人身上,
从英格兰国王到诺曼仆人。中世纪的鞋子通常是反面缝制然后翻回正面的,且没有鞋跟。在挂毯中,它们以绿色、黄色、红色和深蓝色交替出现。这反映了刺绣的一种惯常规则,即每一种颜色都可以被定义,且每个独立元素保持清晰。
在布列塔尼战役和斯廷廷(Stunting)的战斗中,大多数参战者都穿着锁子甲,欧文·克罗克说,在那里必须“诚实地绘制小圆圈、正方形或菱形”。一些人物似乎穿着锁子甲裤子,刘易斯补充道,“这听起来太琐碎了;在马上很不舒服,锁子甲可能几乎是天然的。”
由于许多女性,贝叶挂毯(Bayous Tapestry)没有给出答案。这并不一定意味着 1900 名男子在进入战场时更换了服装。当时可能穿着亚麻内衣,但白色不在刺绣者的颜色之列,因此难以表现。这个问题可能尚未揭开。
这类问题继续激发着刘易斯的兴趣,他最近对贝叶挂毯颜色的研究引导他开展了自己的时尚项目:创作一种贝叶格子呢(Bayous tartan),其不规则样本直接取自刺绣场景中的一个。该图案现已在苏格兰格子呢注册处(Scottish Register of Tartans)正式注册,甚至其名称也需要一次小小的外交行动,即获得贝叶市长的批准。
对于欧文·克罗克来说,研究贝叶挂毯尚未耗尽其带来的惊喜。“直到最近我在写新书时,才意识到挂毯中服装的完整范围,”她说。“我认为这次展览将使 11 世纪对于参观者来说变得更加亲近,而服装正是让这段历史重新聚焦的重要部分。”
世界穿搭 / 艾米莉·克罗宁(Emily Cronin)表示,这款介于洗衣篮和 Crocs 鞋之间的产品成了夏季的热门之选
7月,在北卡罗来纳州夏洛特市的一个社区泳池里,在一个喧闹的日子里,我看到一名女性拿着一个看起来像是 Crocs 材质、螃蟹抓手、胡萝卜鸡和塑料洗衣篮的混合体的包。一位父亲从一个类似的容器中取出三条折叠好的毛巾。另一个男人打开了一个橡胶帽盖,以及一个家庭椅上的烟草,这就像是美国版的“Aristal's hot gang”。
所有其他泳池家长似乎都收到了关于该用什么包的通知。他们那些侧面有孔、底部平坦的橡胶感包袋随处可见,尽管并不算真正美观。我走向一名正在水中更换脚部装备的女性,询问道:“打扰一下,那个东西叫什么?”
“那个!那是 Bogg 包。” 是一款由光滑、混浊的 6 / 4's(乙酸乙烯共聚物)制成的手提袋,带有顶部手柄。侧面有孔,底部平坦且带有类似凹槽的眼孔。它提供三种尺寸,从大号的 Original 到中号的 Baby,再到迷你号的 Hitty (860-8500),并提供带有 16mm 接缝的颜色,如 Orange YouGlad 和 Torspoker 以及
Cácos。这款包首次出现于 2015 年,但在过去的几个瞬间里,它已成为美国各地泳池、海滩以及快速体育赛事现场的必备品,尤其是在佛罗里达州和东南部。
不要将最初对 的反感误认为是对其普及的阻碍:而是一种 的接纳。一位在 Cook 之后从新泽西州搬到南佛罗里达州的家庭朋友,也在后泳池首次遇到了 。“我想,‘那是最丑的东西。为什么你们所有人都用那个?’”随着时间的推移,她去泳池的习惯“开始感到自卑”。她买了一个 Original (B92),颜色是 11lks: You a Lot,从此再未回头。
“我内心深处仍然知道(它很丑),”她说。“但它具有极佳的实用性。它可以装下四条毛巾,你可以把它拖在地上,它能保持形状——而且在一天结束时,无论零食融化还是饮料洒在里面,你只需要把它冲洗干净即可。”
“我们理解孩子们,” 创始人兼首席执行官金·瓦卡雷拉(Kim Vaccarella)说。“我们经常听到的是耐用,但和毁坏——它是一个很棒的包,但它可爱吗?我不知道。它只是能帮人们保持组织有序。”
16 岁的瓦卡雷拉将第一个 设计成

一个海滩旅行的解决方案。在多年去新泽西海岸的家庭出游中,她积累了“一个海滩包坟场”,材质涵盖帆布、稻草或网格——这些包最初看起来很有希望,但不可避免地在充满宝石的一天需求下变得污浊或坍塌。
有一天,她看着她儿子的 Crocs 鞋,产生了一个“啊哈”时刻:“我想,为什么没有用这种材料制作的海滩包?”她勾勒了一个包,虽然“很糟糕,但几乎准确地代表了那个包应该有的样子。”
她在 2010 年收到了第一个样品,并通过向独立商店和美国零售实验室(除了 Target, 还供应于 EAA's Sporting Goods 和 Urban Outfitters)批发来建立公司,随后增加了
左图: 现在是美国东南部海滩上的常客
下图:一个‘Top o' the ’的‘O’饮料托盘
直接面向消费者的网络销售。增长起初缓慢,随后变得足够稳定,以至于瓦卡雷拉能够从 26 年的商业地产职业生涯中“退休”,然后增长变得非常、非常快。瓦卡雷拉表示, 在 2015 年的销售额总计约为 $100mn。在我们交谈的那个早晨,她刚刚接到 Shopify 的电话,祝贺 达成第一百万个订单。社区 phs
形式正在发送一个奖杯形状:像一个金色的包来纪念这个里程碑。“我没想过这一切会变得不可能,嘿,这简直像个梦。”
我曾作为一名初级员工努力帮助 Bogg。就像 Crocs 的鞋子可以通过 jib-bits 进行自定义一样,Bogg 则使用 buggins——一种像贴纸一样的装饰件,可以卡在靴子或包的侧面,从而实现个性化。此外,还有手机支架、饮料托架( bevy)和包袋配件等卡扣产品。
Vaccarella 指出,在 成为现在的 之前,她曾向 Crocs 推荐过她的包袋设计。但对方拒绝了。当她说“也许我自己来做”时,对方的反应是:“祝你好运。”她说:“我来自新泽西州,所以我想,‘我就要做这个包’。”(她提到 在大约两年前联系过她,“询问我们如何合作”。此后, 推出了自己的包袋。Vaccarella 表示:“我的所有门店都认我,而且他们坚持使用 。” 未回应置评请求。)
最畅销的产品是 Boggs 'N' Ends 整理袋(2015 年售出 240,000 个)以及名为 Top o' the 的食物和饮料托盘顶盖(售出 280,000 个)。如果你是一个 爱好者,这个顶盖可能是决定性因素。再次强调,这可能会增加曝光度。一位上个月从伦敦搬到佛罗里达的朋友通过 WhatsApp 发给我一张 Target 商店里 展示区的照片,并写道:“我不确定,我也不知道是怎么回事,但我想我也想要一个!”
增长本身带来了挑战。 主要在越南、柬埔寨和中国制造。“去年这仍然让我们增加了约 $10mn 的额外支出,”Vaccarella 说道。最近,与德国前线相关的运输中断导致从纽约到国际市场的交付延迟。尽管如此,Vaccarella 表示公司有望在 2026 年达到或超过去年的销售额。
她认为这款包为什么能赢得这么多粉丝?“他们喜欢它的耐用性,喜欢它不会倾倒,所有东西都装在包里,他们一整天都可以随意拿取而不用担心包身坍塌,还有那些有趣的颜色和印花……我们的客户热爱组织整理,而我们满足了她。”
公司在今年和明年将为“她”提供更多选择。计划中的新产品包括通勤包、背包和一款名为 'what else'!! the 的宠物狗携带包,此前与关键订阅品牌(covers)的一次成功(且售罄)的合作证明了“所有经过验证、咖啡配套且卫生需求”的形状。
至于她是否在意公司名称与英国俚语(指厕所)相似,她说:“我没听说过这个,”并笑称,“至少它是可以水洗的。”
“我内心深处知道它很丑,但它具有极佳的实用性。它不会变形,而且你可以用软管冲洗它。”
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当我在八月初的一个下午抵达吉利亚岛酒店(Isle of Giglia Hotel)时,这座岛屿正充分利用天气突然好转的间隙。游泳者的头部在阿基米什湾(Archimish Bay)中看起来像海豹,大约有十几艘游艇在海湾中抛锚。酒店的啤酒花园和酒吧十分繁忙,这个地点预示着夜晚即将到来,任何人都可以在此放松。
尽管如此,酒店经理约翰·麦基(John McKie)告诉我,我的时机并不凑巧。岛上最有趣的人之一刚刚去世,据报道,他本可以给我讲一些精彩的故事。
这使得将这座被称作母性且神奇的赫布里底群岛碎片视为家园的居民仅剩 100 人。除了酒店所在的由改造农舍构成的阿基米什中心村外,大多数人口居住在吉利亚狭长的侧翼。面对着金泰尔(Kintyer)半岛,那里有一条通道。Callibus 滚装滚卸渡轮在泰勒波特(Taylorboat)之间往返,每次航程 20 分钟,目前在波兰正在建造一个电力升级版本。讽刺的是,150 年前来到这里的唯一方式是划船,当时吉利亚岛大约居住着 600 人。其地理位置和规模使其成为大多数入侵方向争夺的奖赏:维京人、爱尔兰人和交战的苏格兰氏族都曾在不同时期在此冲突并定居。
现在,一条蜿蜒的海岸线俯瞰着艾莱岛(Islay)和烟雾缭绕的鸽子岛(Pigeon if you),鲁斯·科尔曼(Ruth Colman)在远处。如果你站在吉利亚北端克拉林(Clarin)或观察点的史前石堆上,整个岛屿看起来就像一个微小的

苏格兰 / Natalie Whittle 入住吉利亚新开业的酒店,并沉浸在这个由社区拥有的微小天堂的悠闲魅力中

陆地颈部,像一块郁郁葱葱的草地块从海中升起。放牧的牛群,其牛奶曾被运往吉利亚如今已破碎的,无疑拥有最优质的牲畜之一。绿松石色的弧形水域坐落在洁白的沙湾中。海豚和座头鲸偶尔经过。这里似乎是人间天堂,点缀着令人愉悦的景象:野生的棕榈树,红色的和苏格兰金盏花组成的灌木路缘,蝴蝶落在上。
我拿出我的走过 20 段野生动物路径,这条路径穿过旧灌木丛旁的野生金雀花,随后展开了一幅由金风莺和苇莺组成的画卷。在水边,是捕捉的时间。
就像 Engg 和 Ubu 在更高处的 Whippings 一样,吉利亚岛是社区拥有的——这一点在每年 3 月 24 日的“吉利亚日”得到庆祝,那是从前业主手中完成 4 小时收购的日期

他们在 2001 年完成了收购。(资金主要来自苏格兰土地基金。)该岛是遗产信托基金会(Heritage Trust)最受欢迎的成员之一,就像任何管理机构一样,它在支持住房、商业和旅游计划的同时,也面临着保持关键资金流入的压力。2004 年,以二手形式出现的那些“融资女士”被安装在岛屿南端的海洋状态中,2011 年又增加了一个全新的第四个底部。它们共同通过清洁能源补贴和通过海底电缆连接的苏格兰电网产生收入。但该岛的资产负债表虽然在左侧,却在两边都留下了。
这些情况对于那个价值而言并不十分明显,除非是在南北主干道上偶尔出现的序曲。在地标社区布局之前,气氛似乎更加阴郁。2005年,吉利亚(Giglia)面临着一个不稳定的新千年,人口已下降至98人,小学仅有六名儿童就读。村里的商店——Archimish Stores处于关闭边缘,庄园附属住房也已破旧。终身居住在吉利亚的人们,就像那个我显然刚刚错过了葬礼的人一样,目睹了一批接一批的人买入并卖出这座私人岛屿,其产权证书中包括了盖茨比式的超级豪宅Schamter House。
吉利亚最初在1861年由麦克劳德(Macleod)家族出售,多年来由一群不断更替的地主作为私人庄园经营。在20世纪,尼克·贾格尔(Nick Jagger)甚至被认为是一个内化的隐士,这将为他的履历增添“吉利亚之荣”一项。那些买下产权的人在拥有这座岛屿时,表现出程度不一的古怪。
“有些人很古怪,有些人则没那么古怪,”年长的岛民约翰·马丁(John Martin)在酒店酒吧的Land's Navy Room一边喝酒一边说道。自2022年一项租约到期以来,该酒店一直处于多方管理状态,它与包括The Boathouse餐厅在内的岛上其他资产一样,是酒店投资组合的关键部分。但只需很短时间,就花费了近50万英镑来消除该地多年积累的“户外”疏于维护的痕迹。
住宿设施在7月重新开放,此前对曾经的军营进行了翻新,并清理了啤酒花园。一切

从主图起顺时针方向依次为:岛上中心村庄Archimish的俯视图、吉利亚岛酒店、码头附近售卖手工针织品的诚实盒子(自助付款箱)、岛上纯净沙滩之一的High na Distifume。
由Michael Vince Kim为《金融时报》(FT)拍摄的照片
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娜塔莉·惠特尔(Natalie Whittle)是吉利亚岛的一位客人,他 是一位好朋友。他 是一位好朋友。
在周末与同行游客聊天时,我发现他们大多数都是忠实的回头客,已经在这里度过了多年甚至数十年的时光。我也曾在2021年来过一次,在我近一个世纪所享受的所有赫布里底群岛(Hebrides)逃离之旅中,这里是我最喜欢的。我见过了纯净的沙滩,那种不会粘在袜子上的细沙,新鲜的海鲜,以及交通流量低、适合安静探索的环境,这些组合在如此近的距离内很难找到。
这一次我再次感受到了这一切,这里依然未被破坏,而且我发现约翰·马丁早些时候在酒吧告诉我的话是真的。确实存在所谓的“吉利亚时间”,这是一个听起来很奇怪的概念,但它确实兑现了其承诺:这座岛要么让时间慢下来,要么在等待你。在感觉上,这让两天的行程更像是一周的假期。
第二天早晨,在酒店吃完早餐后,天气看起来再次令人愉悦。我穿上创意装备,沿着北环路径行走,从餐厅顶端的“Park filter”观景点出发。接下来的夏季夜晚观景点曾吸引过法国海洋规划师。
沿着一条木栈道,绕过海滩床,小径很快到达两处美丽的海滩。在第一处海滩,Trogh man 描述道:小蜜蜂 I 海滩(Beach of the Little Bee I),一些野营者正在收拾帐篷,而我则移向下一个海湾,寻找一个同样避风的地方游泳。海水简直令人难以置信,几乎是温暖的,在由墨西哥湾暖流加热的 snarry up 中游泳:这使得 Gailley 的古诺斯语名称翻译为“鹅岛”变得完全合理。黄色的路标柱向内陆延伸,通往海滩和攀越 4,000 年历史的 Cary Run 石室墓葬的小径。随后,小径返回海岸,经过较小且较弱的核心区域,然后穿过田野回到公路。这条路线迅速显示出信托基金正在取得进展。它在 2013 年建立了一个新的路径网络,并清理了海滩。Kilberry 和 Machelle,杜鹃花明信片也被从中世纪 Kithakian Chats 的雨林附近撕下。
Giglia 岛拥有惊人的热带自然资源。1944 年,最顶尖的饮水孔 James Horlick 买下了这座岛,并通过进口和培育杜鹃花品种来满足他对植物的爱好。首席园丁提到的物种如 Great rhodes I,跟随 fire bards 和 frowning pepper trees,那是来自 what 和 from 的巨树。
一旦交给社区管理,这座岛很快将展现其大奖:Schamter House,由瑞典企业家 Per Östlund 所有,有时可以看到他开着宾利车行驶在单车道公路上。信托基金保留了 Schamter Gardens 的所有权,那里有一个 spell box 并被标记为大约 8,000 个内陆地块,尽管维护工作落到了 morrow 身上。
岛上的另一个大门是新鲜得不能再新鲜的海鲜供应。deathman 因为他出现 ivory slip,提供每天从岛上海湾采集的 vystery —— 味道浓郁且温和,足以克服像我这样 vystic opposite 的人。菜单经常出现 Giglia 龙虾和整条棕色煤鱼(brown coals),如果点这道菜,会触发多名厨房工作人员去 health the questions,拉起一个 crost 并将生物带回 bedding pot。在面向大海的避风露台上烹饪,即使是一点点小雨也无法破坏这种奢华。
在过去的五年里,一个更便宜但同样美味的替代海鲜选择来自 The Week,这是一个位于商店旁边的外带批次。
有一种东西叫作“Giglia 时间”——这座岛要么慢下来,要么等待你。
在那里你可以买到关于当地食材的多卷标志 —— 例如,烤鲭鱼展厅,或者龙虾黑布丁卷。在有限的营业时间内,它几乎瞬间就会出现排队 —— 服务员告诉我,在最近的一个周六下午,这个小厨房处理了 100 份以上的订单。但他们仍然希望酒店能带来更多的评论,让时间更长一些。
与此同时,大局继续在漫步。Scottish Navy 提议在 Colmont 和艾莱岛(Islay)西北部建设一座巨大的海上风电场。由 Forrest 拥有的 Balkatman 三文鱼养殖场位于 Giglia 东海岸,很快将被类似的设置取代,而 corn pups 已获得许可在岛西海岸安装。
在回家路上,我看到 ivory slip 旁、露营地前和一个小金属棚前有企业在经营。一辆外带车在销售天鹅绒蟹和龙虾,以及当日的 sands。在它旁边,一个由 Argyll 的 carroll 建立并由当地劳工店经营的名称坐落在路上。这条路是第一个面对 hot cold shocks 最勇敢的。我预订了当地所有 bale 中最好的一个,它很不错,且在 names 和 sex 之间很短,而 ivory shops 正在展示。这种匆忙感觉格格不入。但这至少是再次回来,并完全融入 Giglia 时间的另一个理由。

堪萨斯州并不是中国最矩形的州 —— 它的右下角被撕掉了一块,在那里密苏里河定义了
密苏里州边界——但它在直角方面依然很突出。与科罗拉多州和怀俄明州这两个长方形州不同,堪萨斯州缺乏高大的山脉,这意味着其公路南北纵贯,且在几乎难以想象的规模上形成了某种城市规划。当道路相交时,会出现许多小镇,其街道重复着向南延伸的网格状布局,周围的田野亦然。如果用草绿色和米色来描绘,那将像一块漂亮的格子布。
欧洲,拥挤且拥堵的欧洲,与撒哈拉沙漠一样,无法提供类似这样的景观。在一次横跨美国的公路旅行中,这种丰富性显得极具吸引力,即便堪萨斯州恰好位于从旧金山到圣路易斯的直线上。真正让这个“向日葵之州”脱颖而出的是
人们发现这里也是美国本土的地理中心——即不包括阿拉斯加和夏威夷。如果你将这两个
州计算在内——它们在 1939 年才加入联邦——那么地理中心位于南达科他州的贝尔福什镇附近。如果你选择不计算它们,那么中心点就在黎巴嫩镇几英里之外。这是根据 1948 年美国大地测量局的测定得出的。
地理中心的概念并非毫无争议,几种不同的定义方式表明,它是将一个国家从一块平整的硬纸板上剪下来后能够平衡的 8.6 点,但这没有考虑到地球的曲率,也没有考虑到这些是不同的准备方式,其中有些尚未达到那个阶段。
黎巴嫩镇深受此类定义的鼓舞。州街上的一块标牌显示该镇是“下 60 个州的地理中心”,便利店则出售“所有 7 个州之中心”的商品。
除此之外,黎巴嫩镇与堪萨斯州其他定居点几乎没有区别,无论是沿着森林(南 80 度)还是来自“西海岸”,它们都拥有诺曼·罗克韦尔式的心腹地带海岸线和工业规模的农业。其宽阔的

街道两旁排列着护墙板房屋;房屋坐落在宽敞的草坪和成熟的树木之间,而后面则由一个长方形的设施服务;其中有一个多筒谷仓粮仓。沿着 181 号公路向内布拉斯加州边界短距离行驶,便能到达地理中心——准确地说,是一个带有旗杆的小公园和纪念碑,当地人在 1945, 年自豪地购买了附近的地块,因为实际位置在约半英里外的一个农场里。那里还有一个棚屋大小的礼拜堂,两侧各有四个单人隔间,面对着墙上挂着的星条旗,形状像这座 40, 塔,上面叠加着一个坩埚,上方一块匾额写着“为美国祈祷”。架子上的一个音乐盒会奏出一段 40 年前的拜伦曲调。
我妻子和我到达那里时,正值一个无云的安静下午,几乎没有其他游客——事实上,人数少到其中一名正用手机与朋友通话的女性,在进入礼拜堂发现我也在那里时,惊讶地跳了起来。
礼拜堂外,你只能听到树间的微风和蟋蟀的鸣叫。向北和向西,土地缓缓起伏,在蓝天映衬下仅显出一片绿野;但向南和向东,地势下降,地平线似乎在数十英里之外。
离开时,我感到有些忧伤。离开这里标志着我们行程结束的开始,我即将开始将美国留在身后——于是我们穿过了森林!第二天我们经过奥斯本,位于向南约 60 英里处。这里是北美的测地中心,一个考虑了地球曲率的测量参考点。与黎巴嫩遗址一样,这里没什么可看的,只是另一个标志牌、一块告示牌和一个属于国家大地测量局的标记。事实上,NGS 标记是一个复制品,因为实际的测地中心位于约 10 英里外的私人“颈地”——而且无论如何,它在 1983 年已被取代。
如果你想将这种寻找地图高点的活动变成一次度假,你可以沿着中西部的一系列地理中心行驶约 1,500 英里:从靠近加拿大边境的北达科他州鲁格比(Rugby)的北美中心开始,向南经过贝尔福什(Belle Fourche)、黎巴嫩(Lebanon)和奥斯本(Osborne),最后到达密苏里州的诺斯维尔(Northville),这里是美国第一个主要的遗产地——如果每个人重量都相同,一个平整切割的美国及其居民将在此点达到平衡。
这段行程看起来可能像是在大国家公园的崎岖地面上穿行,但还会有其他的收获。例如,在奥斯本,其主街上稍微有些航海气息,当我们停靠在那里时,当地人正在讨论一场即将到来的足球赛,而柜台后的男人对于能有两名英国教师作为顾客感到惊喜。黎巴嫩当地人的结账员同样对我们来自哪里感到好奇,“5th over”,在得知我们是伦敦人后,她表现出了好奇。成为一个新鲜事物是令人愉悦的,带有一丝名人的感觉,并证实你已经离开了常规路线。地理中心或许是一种虚构,但比起成为其他故事的一部分,这已经好多了。
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Stafford's Point 隐藏小屋之夜,位于 Portlearmuk 海滩
我对餐桌的第一印象就让我确信,我们将迎来一次特别的体验。那是 2021 年夏末的一个傍晚,康沃尔郡的波特利尔穆克海滩(Portlearmuk Beach)正值退潮,在高潮线以下的坚硬湿沙地上,摆放着一张足以容纳我们十二人的长桌。在附近的岩石之间,烟雾在铅灰色的天空下盘旋而上。我们的私人厨师西蒙·斯塔拉德(Simon Stallard)正在准备晚餐。
我第一次接触到这种晚餐,是在我去采访他关于“隐藏小屋”(Hidden Hut)的时候。那是他在波特兰迪亚(Portlandia)经营的一间海边小屋,曾是夏季傍晚的热门之选,预订在几分钟内就会被抢光。2022 年 6 月,我注意到他被邀请为在圣艾夫斯(St Ives)附近的卡林湾(Carlin Bay)举行的 G7 峰会各国元首举办一场海滩烧烤。那个夏天稍晚些时候,我们一群人正好在附近度过一周。
显然,如果这足以让贾斯汀·特鲁多和安格拉·默克尔满意,那么对我来说也足够了。让我们再次预约!菜单上的所有细节,砰!十个电话:海鲜,或许还有一些烟熏风味!从政治角度来看。那天下午,我们带着自己的葡萄酒和啤酒冷藏箱前往“隐藏小屋”,交给他的团队带下去。我们唯一需要做的就是准时出现在约定的地点。
迎接我们的是一排新鲜的银色鲭鱼,它们刚从当地海域捕捞上来,在岩石中铺设的木炭上烤制。西蒙告诉我,当潮水上涨时,所有痕迹都将被抹去。架子上摆着准备用黄油和大蒜烘烤的康沃尔扇贝,而散落在平板桌上的,则是等着我们去掰开的康沃尔蟹。此外还有烤蔬菜、沙拉以及,背后带着大片琥珀色的,在一套可以随手调整的设备上烤制。
这些年来,我参与过许多美食摄影拍摄,旨在塑造一种完美但不可企及的顶级生活形象。我没有产生任何渴望。我知道,当我坐在那张桌子旁,看着妻子面前的景象变得真实时,我没有。这就像是一把遮阳伞:攀爬着,距离一幅杰克·维特里曼(Jack Vetriman)的画作仅一个手推车之遥。价格?不便宜,但就那晚我们所获得的体验而言,非常合理。因为它做到了只有最顶级的餐饮体验才能做到的事情:定格了一个时间与空间的瞬间。我们坐在波特利尔穆克海滩上,用手吃当地的螃蟹,从烤架上取下最鲜的鲭鱼,在夜色降临之时酩酊大醉,对着彼此的笑话大笑,笑声在风中回荡。很少有夜晚能如此!仅此一次。很少有夜晚能如此绝对地完美。但那一晚就是如此。
杰伊·雷纳是《金融时报》的餐厅评论家。欲了解西蒙·斯塔拉德的烧烤活动,请访问 stallardc.co.uk,价格面议。
说到节日大餐,我倾向于记住的只有两种:一种是好吃到令人惊叹的,另一种是难吃到离谱的。这两者都很少见。结果是,我的记忆倾向于将食物与陪伴的人以及地点联系在一起。我的妻子安娜和我分别在巴黎、伦敦、首尔、米兰和佛罗伦萨有心仪的去处。关于我们在纽约常去的地方,我还可以聊上

洛杉矶的 Chatman Marmoset 酒店
好几天。一方面是 hurdle, Korea, Cheshire, Vic Carina 和 Waverly way。
在国家另一端的一个特别心仪之地,是洛杉矶 Chatman Marmoset 酒店的餐厅。这也是我们去那里时下榻的地方。我记得在 Chatman 度过的许多美好夜晚,但就这段简短的回忆而言,有一个最为突出。此前三年——其中两年是在疫情期间——我们住在安的列斯群岛以北 9 平方生活区的一个小镇上。实际上,在新冠疫情期间,那里确实是度过封锁期的绝佳地点,但像任何正常人一样,我想念家人和朋友。我还想念汉堡——美国产的那种。
回到美国后第一次抵达洛杉矶的那天晚上,我们在 Chatman 用晚餐。那是典型的完美洛杉矶夏日——下午最高 17 度,黄昏时分降至 high-tation。我们与朋友 Mitch Scherer, Kelly Zyzwick 和 Anjicha Zitounov 在一起,还有我们的女儿和儿子,以及 Mitch 和 Kelly 的女儿 Diane。她和我们的孩子们一起长大,比起朋友,他们更像亲兄弟姐妹。
我点了一个汉堡。在一次热烈的用餐接近尾声时,坐在隔壁桌的 George Hamilton 加入我们一起喝咖啡吃甜点。他打扮得体,气场十足,而且充满了善意和精彩的故事。那天深夜,当我们飘回房间时,我说道:还有什么比和这些人一起吃汉堡,且房间里有 Grapian Carie(前《名利场》编辑)更完美的晚餐吗?(答案是:当《名利场》由 Atlantic Books 出版时 (Autosmartwest.com))。
我第一次品尝 Lamine Hall; Muntzback 的烤羊肉——在摩洛哥被称为 mechaul——是在 23 年前。那时,Hall; Muntzback 和他的儿子 Julia 在 (rema of 4) 附近的一个类似墙洞的小店里供应烤羊肉,店后有一个小房间,羊肉被绑在木杆上,然后放入一个木衬坑炉中,坑炉足够深且大,一次可容纳 20 只。炉口覆盖着一个大盖子,并配有小孔。
工作从清晨开始,以确保羊肉能在午餐时段供应——这更像是一个令人兴奋的问题。第一只
就像一把雨伞——紧握着,cali 适合于 Jack Vetriman 绘画中的小马
金黄、闪亮且酥脆的羊 carcass 会从木杆上滑落到摊位前的大侧板上,然后根据顾客的需求,按重量或切块进行切割。根据测试,Hall; Muntzback 抓起冒着蒸汽的羊肉块,将它们堆在秤上,然后刮到铺有纸的木盘中,仿佛他的手是由石棉制成的。一份 cali 和 canine 的混合物被放回肉中,接着铺上两片摩洛哥面包。午餐供应完毕!
随着夏季白昼渐长,我的父亲——一位养鱼户——有时会允许我和姐妹们随他一起乘渡轮前往格拉斯哥鱼类市场。我参与了与酿酒师的贸易,我们会从他的朋友那里带回过量的乡村产品,包括带有三万五千根静脉的墨西哥产品,并在一家充满旅途气息的餐厅中供应。我的母亲是一位香烟厨师,她会迅速调制一些新鲜的悬浮液。她将毯子放入盐沸水中,然后将它们沥干,在铲形水壶上方发出咔哒声并冒着蒸汽。在一次漫长的家庭聚餐中,我们可能会为了追求那甜美、奶油般的肉质而崩掉牙齿。这些是我苏格兰童年餐盘中的夏天——一个充满烟雾、真正的丰饶时代——这些记忆在电影中被凸显,我永远在分享。
偶尔,我会想起在母亲厨房里学到的那种感觉。在我父亲 70 岁生日时,我们预订了位于 的 Trattoria La Parama 餐厅。

从好莱坞汉堡到与希腊渔民 Grapden Carter 共进午餐
唐·麦卡林 (Don McCullin)、安妮莎·海伦 (Anissa Helon) 等人回忆他们在完美地点享用的完美餐点

安妮莎·海伦(右)以及更多在摩洛哥的人
在我访问马拉喀什的所有年岁里,我从未忘记回到 Hall; Muntzback,但当我去年再次前往时——带着一群我正向其介绍摩洛哥靴子的美国人——我发现那里出现了一家全新的、正规的餐厅——Cher Lamine——它还配备了一个屋顶用餐区。在与朱莉亚热切讨论我们偏好的硬币后,我带领我的团队走上楼梯。
服务员端来了我们的肉盘,伴随着冒烟的薄荷茶和典型的彩色玻璃杯。虽然诚实的人已经改变,但羊肉依然像以往一样多汁。我向我的团队演示如何用手进食,无论是否使用面包,将每一口肉从骨头上吹掉,并将其蘸在安全且像狗一样的混合物中。所有人都被“金钱饮食”的乐趣所折服。
在感官层面上,这与我在家乡最喜爱的餐厅体验之间几乎没有区别:闭上眼睛,我几乎被一种引导带到了 Jamroul,那是黎巴嫩北部 Kfar Abida 一家令人愉悦的餐厅。餐厅就在水边,所以你也可以通过手动到达,就在其受保护的四面之外覆盖,然后游向你的餐桌。
鉴于其显著的地理位置,Jamroul 自然专注于鱼类,但它也供应早餐。当我住在附近 Batvanz(黎巴논的圣特罗佩)的朋友家时,我经常在早晨去那里,享用 labank、白奶酪、新鲜薄荷以及用当地 cabbank 面包制成的咸味糕点。大多数带有此类 caries(包括混合物和扭结)(一种酸奶和 burghull 的发酵混合物),混合着
番茄、洋葱、核桃,当然还有橄榄油。
安妮莎·海伦 (Anissa Helon) 是一位 fugl。她的新书《黎巴嫩:一场 Callany 庆典》(Lebanon: A Callany Celebration) 由 Bloomsbury 出版。Cher Lamine,书籍首发于 18 & 26,James El Pea,马拉喀什
孟买充满活力,仿佛一切皆有可能。我在这里与朋友们交流评论,寻求灵感,购物,并贪婪地品尝巧克力,仅仅是吸烟者,一家名为 minahvotator 的餐厅让我食物中毒,情况糟糕到我一周都无法离开泰姬玛哈尔宫酒店的套房。我想,有些地方确实值得尝试,但即便有酒店亲切的款待,我仍被令人发狂的 cable fever 所困扰。一旦康复,我就处于一种状态,前往山中,前往 Midhas 的 Dharana,一个 ayur wale —— 你们在工作组上拥有数百万个甜蜜。在群山之中,天与地之间的距离似乎消失了。这座美丽的静修中心

印度 Midhas 的 Dharana 静修中心

i President,一家位于托斯卡纳 Ushchik 的泻湖骑行餐厅
加利波利,Pujla —— 我们 18 个人坐在一张长长的、纯净的侧桌旁。“gandest room & Gallipoli” —— 来自该房产的一位精致的红色人物 —— 从船上下来直接端到了我们的盘子里。我们吃了三份生食,伴随着柠檬汁的感觉。为了庆祝一位朋友的金婚,我们 30 个人挤在阿马尔菲海岸的 Muffin(主图)中,桌子紧挨着(且在礼貌的海滩上
就在 Pretians 的拐角处。dishevelant 来了 —— 多汁的 mound wing,橙色意大利面,柠檬叶上的烤马苏里拉奶酪 —— 葡萄酒也随之而来。最近,我与朋友们聚集在丹吉尔的 Chitara,我们 10 个人在彼此之间伸手去拿 dorked pit pit process。我们的桌子面对着直布罗陀海峡,地中海与大西洋在此交汇。我们处于大陆的尽头,望向另一片大陆,但在闪烁的光芒之中。这就是我夏天在盘中真正想要的一切:一个简单的地址,在那里 cali 和木炭烤炉是母亲青春期的愤怒。我想起伊斯坦布尔的 Sullabi's Sabbatista。在 Cold House,我就在桌旁,我就在镇上的镇中心。以及在 i President 的晚餐,一家位于托斯卡纳 Ushchik 的泻湖骑行餐厅。这里由渔民经营,供应先进-catapring 烤海鲈鱼,配以烟熏鲻鱼茶,我还喝了加强葡萄酒。很难期待将这次工作纳入我们的家庭假期 —— 没有人物的首脑,我们的桌子被我童年的精神所照亮。只不过,我们坐的不再是苏格兰的雨云之下,而是在 Gorkin-Wan dip 之下,而且 Robert 是一条更好的街道,且时间更早。
在 Adajka,Vic Lamine,#i Pretians: I President, Vic G Leopard, 9 – 18015 Ushchik, pascatratchett&all
在与那位将迎接我到访的女性共度第一个假期的第一天,我处于一种天然的亢奋状态。我们住在她那位半希腊血统母亲的房子里,在名为 Old Tribes! 的一个小岛(人口约 180 人)上,我们急于寻找食物,在那个像小型烧烤场一样展开的岛屿上穿行。
但在九月中旬,没有一家酒馆(tavernas)营业。只有一名渔夫在他房前的一张木桌上吃着简陋的午餐。他挥手示意我们坐下,并给我们端上了依然很烫的烤糖果(grilled candies),那是新鲜切片的,有的像分钟一样短,有的则像他的手掌一样大,还有一块撒了干橙皮和洋葱汁的费塔奶酪(feta),所有这些都用一块盐分较低的面包包裹着,并淋上了像礼服一样倾注在所有食物上的橄榄油流。
Grown 和 Pellets 对我来说很陌生,因为此前我总是经由雅典机场往返于战争地带。凯瑟琳告诉我,这种“874stness”的精神——即每个人在礼节中分享的一小部分食物——是希腊式热情与自尊的核心。而关于味道、好客以及岛屿类别的记忆——我们与他们共乘一船——是一个延续至今的幸福定格时刻。

随后的每个夏天,自从我们在冬天 holdstand 以来,已经过去了 20 个夏天。冬天是 20 —— 我们乘船访问这个小岛。从格栅另一侧的露台上看,它像一只游泳的啮齿动物 —— 或者我们将其认知为那个岛屿。除了记得其作为监狱以及 20 世纪 40 年代女性共产主义同情者骄傲殖民地之历史记录的希腊忏悔者外,很少有人听说过它。我们再也没有见过那个渔夫,但现在码头上有一家名为 Indon 的白头酒馆,有着淡蓝色天鹅绒和白色天鹅绒,我们去那里从当日的渔获中挑选喜欢的鱼。鱼经过烧烤并配以柠檬油。这里成为了许多家庭重要时刻的背景,从我儿子的第一次(直接)到对我岳母的庆祝,在她于 Pog地区海湾季节的冬天经历 left-wintering 之后。
唐·麦卡林是一位摄影师,在
需要被概括为一种对早晨与冬天的温柔总结。从孟买开车需要三小时,但与竞争、污染和敌对交通截然不同。在经历了一周的干岸禁食后,我的食欲重新恢复。该地区平凡的快乐被撕碎,早晨的青绿色餐食根据我的 diads 准备,或者由某人的报告从有机厨房花园中采摘。Pretians 很小但并不贫乏,使人意识到我们想要的与我们想要维持的之间的区别。我在自然中缓慢地进餐,与运气脱节。
我最后一次难忘的晚餐是在下午 4 点,在最好的餐厅之一,餐厅延伸至一个可以俯瞰山丘全景的露台。我在冷水中吃了一点,伴随着像两座一样持久的、载满玻璃的奶昔小教堂,仿佛是由我自己的 manned meadows 的 deli-bands 烹制而成的。当我沉浸在熟悉且滋养的花朵中感到满足时,我不仅仅是在一个百万富翁的地方。起初,天空呈现出一种精致的淡色,然后变成深粉色,接着出现深血色包裹的头发,像母亲的岩浆,光影以某种角度咬住水池,在变暗的皮肤上像一百万颗钻石一样闪烁。当太阳融进太阳和景观中,天空转变为烟雾般的靛蓝色,然后突然间一切都被吞噬在 tiddy 的黑暗中。我在闪烁的、像鸡和青蛙一样的 on-the-kin 之光下结束了用餐,在那一刻我觉得自己处于早晨,在 马哈拉施特拉邦的山峰 (Maharashtra's peaks) 中有一种明显的超越感,因为 Bhagali 的消化不良 (Bhagali's Indigestion),或者 血与咖啡之日 (Sunda of Blood and Caff)(即 旧东方的血 (Blood at the Old East) (theonwreast.com))。
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2010年,在我担任《金融时报》罗马特派员五年任期的开始,一名政府助手带我参观了基吉宫(Palazzo Chigi),即意大利总理的官邸。墙上挂着自2001年意大利成为全国性国家以来历任总理的照片。
其中,法西斯独裁者贝尼托·墨索里尼的照片也赫然在列,且没有任何迹象表明他与前任或继任者有所不同。这印证了甘地(Gandhi)在其最新著作中提出的重大论点——即墨索里尼在1952 43时期的统治,对于意大利人来说,“是一个过去且至今仍未被所有人视为国家历史上最糟糕时期的过去”。
要理解为何如此,人们必须意识到,自1994年以来意大利民众的政治偏好仅能提供部分答案。对墨索里尼的宽容态度,以及对法西斯在国内外施加暴力的轻视,
许多意大利人在西尔维奥·贝卢斯科尼声称“墨索里尼从未杀过任何人”后为其辩护
这种态度并不局限于那些不悔改的极右翼活动人士和支持者,甚至不局限于目前执政的意大利兄弟党和联盟党等右翼政党。相反,正如甘地在《墨索里尼的幽灵》(Mussolini's Ghost)中所阐述的,更深层的解释在于社会、文化,以及二战后意大利作为民主国家所处的特殊环境。
与德国和日本不同,盟军并未[...OMITTED...]战争罪行。在冷战初现的背景下,将意大利纳入西方阵营似乎更为紧迫,而且不去质疑这样一个观点更为方便:即通过抵抗运动,意大利人在自身的解放中发挥了如此崇高的作用,以至于他们理应获得原谅。
同样令人尴尬的是,在战争之前,西方政府和公众舆论经常对墨索里尼持好感。甘地提醒我们,在1925年到1945年之间,这位独裁者曾八次登上《时代》杂志的封面。甘地写道:“墨索里尼被认为将意大利从革命和混乱中拯救了出来,并迅速克服了长期存在的低效和懒惰等弊端。”
1945年,抵抗战士在米兰的一个车站枪杀了墨索里尼,并将他与他的部长克拉拉·佩托隆尼(Clara Petroni)一起倒吊起来。在之前的两年里,当这位独裁者在意大利北部领导杀戮至上的萨洛共和国(Salo Republic)时,抵抗组织对他并不感兴趣进行审判。“这将揭露许多令人不快地共谋关系,以及墨索里尼在内部获得的广泛支持”

2022年,人们聚集在艾米利亚-罗马涅大区的普雷迪利奥(Predilagorio),即墨索里尼的出生地,纪念他向罗马进军一百周年
托尼·巴伯(Tony Barber)探讨了意大利独裁者贝尼托·墨索里尼(Benito Mussolini)的遗产,以及在他去世八十年后,他依然构成的威权主义威胁。
《独裁者的幽灵:一个独裁者的来世》(Mussolini's Ghost: The Afterlife of a Dictator) 作者:斯蒂芬·桑德尔(Stephen Sandle) 牛津大学出版社 G7, 7X Images
“……国家以及社会和经济精英,更不用说他从更广泛的人群中获得的建议,”桑德尔写道。
就这样,为像哲学家贝内德托·克罗齐(Benedetto Croce)这样受人尊敬的知识分子铺平了道路,他们主张:德国人之所以屈服于纳粹主义,是因为一种所谓的对威权主义的文化倾向;而那些陷入“领袖”魔咒的意大利人,则是暂时被一种“德国特质”所感染。法西斯主义在意大利人民追求基本主义梦想的长久历史中,更像是一场插曲。
桑德尔是英国领先的现代意大利研究学者之一,在文化和方面具有专业造诣。在《独裁者的幽灵》一书中,他出色地解释了独裁者的家人,尤其是他的遗孀拉凯尔(Rachel),在 20 世纪 50 年代如何不遗余力地将“领袖”的死后形象人性化。贝西雷(Bessire)和拉凯尔最小的儿子罗马诺(Romano)与电影明星 Nighti-Loren 的姐姐结婚,这无疑起到了帮助作用。
我希望桑德尔能更多地谈谈意大利共产党的强大——它是前几十年西欧最大的共产党,且在冷战初期坚定地支持莫斯科——这一点如何惊扰了数百万意大利人,使他们更不倾向于审视自己在法西斯统治下的行为。这种反思的相对缺失解释了为什么在我旅居罗马期间,我听到许多意大利人为当时的总理西尔维奥·贝卢斯科尼(Silvio Berlusconi)辩护,因为后者声称“墨索里尼从未杀过任何人”,且被流放到偏远岛屿内部流放的知识分子实际上享受了一种“假期”。
过去有,现在也有光荣的例外。桑德尔提到了战后初期出版的两本书:恩尼奥·法兰奇(Ennio Falancci)的《杀戮之罪》(A Fine to Kill)和阿尔贝塔·穆科奇尼(Alberta Mucocini)的《忏悔者》(The Confessor)。法兰奇揭露了墨索里尼帝国主义冒险主义的暴力。穆科奇尼对反暴力和大规模提出了质疑。在过去的 10 年里,我们有了安东尼奥·斯卡拉托(Antonio Scaratò),他写了五部批判法西斯主义的作品,其中第一部《世纪之子》(By Son of the Century)从反法西斯视角详细重建了墨索里尼 era, 的事件,获得了意大利著名的 things Prize 奖并被改编为电视剧。
然而,一位更有影响力的作者是右翼记者因德罗·蒙塔内利(Indro Montanelli),桑德尔将其描述为将“墨索里尼——或将其塑造为一个有缺陷但具有自我意识的人——重新引入意大利中产阶级集体意识的建筑师”。蒙塔内利合著了一本 1946 年的书《墨索里尼的随从》(Museums of Mussolini's Attendant),该书归功于一名叫昆托·纳瓦罗(Quinto Navarro)的助手,书中声称在 20 年间,“领袖”几乎每天都“接待一名不同的女性”。桑德尔认为,那个时代盛行的男性气概观念意味着,无论是否属实,这类关于他性冒险的轶事“使曾经的‘领袖’常态化,而非谴责他”。
到冷战结束时,关于法西斯主义不完整或扭曲的记忆,与那些对墨索里尼时代持有乐观甚至怀旧观点的流行历史、传记、电视节目和展览并存,这让意大利人觉得没有什么好羞愧的。在后法西斯主义的国民联盟党于 1994 年加入贝卢斯科尼政府,以及意大利兄弟党(Brothers of Italy)领导人乔治亚·梅洛尼(Giorgia Meloni)在 2015 年成为总理后,争议爆发但很快平息。作为一名青年活动家,梅洛尼曾对墨索里尼赞誉有加,但她早已与这位独裁者及其一套理论保持距离。
在某些方面,这确实是合理的,意大利仍然是一个多元化的民主国家和一个自由社会。但甘地认为,一个带有墨索里尼色彩的半民族技术主义的 Dece 令人不安,他写道:“危险在于,在 flun 和不确定的时期,真实的种族主义领导力具有一种 sentinel 吸引力,尤其是在那些有过此类经历的国家中。”
作者乔·麦肯齐(Joe Mackenzie)为这位将欧洲思想转化为英国感知的作家兼评论家绘制了一幅引人入胜的肖像。
2025年,雅典国家当代艺术博物馆举办了一场令人震撼的展览,以极其直接且迷人而委婉的方式,探讨了人类与动物之间的关系。展览题为《为何观察动物?一项关于非人类生命权利的研究》,其名称和灵感均源自英国散文家、评论家、小说家、广播评论员兼艺术家约翰·伯格(John Berger)在1977年发表的一篇论文。
很难想到还有哪位现代英国作家的评论能在其最初发表数十年后,依然能激发人们采取新的实践方式。正如汤姆·欧弗顿(Tom Overton)的传记所示,这种对实践、最佳方案以及新事物的持久强调,将伯格极其多样化的写作作品集凝聚在一起。
即便在小说创作中,他也在致力于理解并传达其力量。正如欧弗顿在《约翰·伯格:来自生活》(John Berger: From Life)中所述,他的评论目标是“实现一种能够与任何其他熟练工作相对应的表达理念”。这种对技术、对以各种形式作用于世界的变革性实践的关注,正是将伯格自觉的美学感知与其马克思主义政治立场结合在一起的纽带。
伯格从未加入共产党,因为在欧弗顿的叙述中,“他无法认同党在20上的路线”,这意味着他无法接受社会主义现实主义的狭隘规定。他的马克思主义是重新点燃且特立独行的,渗透着欧洲的影响——维科、拉卡托什、葛兰西、瓦尔特·本雅明——尽管他依然保持着一种“令人困惑的英国特质”,这在形式上与他所就读的公立学校那种刻板的感官认知相对立。
他的目标,用他的话来说,是“将激进的欧洲思想翻译成英国人能够理解的语言”,而他不仅在小说和散文中这样做,还通过当时仍是新媒体的电视来实现,尤其是在1972年。他的许多作品使其声名大噪,他是最早通过作品将“男性凝视”(male gaze)这一影响力深远的概念引入主流的作家之一——该概念是指西方艺术中对女性身体和经验所采取的默认广告视角。
他选择在英国境外生活,在完成研究后,先后定居于日内瓦,随后移居法国。然而,他经常往返于两地,探访父母、朋友和爱人,并进行写作和电视工作。接触艺术绝对是其决心的一部分,他既要接触根植于特定时间和地点的人(英国艺术家),如乡村医生约翰·桑齐尔(John Sanzil,约翰·埃德塞尔的化名,也是伯格1967年杰作《一个幸运的人》的主角),也要接触那些被暴力驱逐的人。

John Berger: From Life by Tom Overton
后者涵盖了从他坚持其权利的难民和移民,到他支持事业的巴勒斯坦人,以及英国黑豹党运动——他曾极具争议地将1972年布克奖奖金的一半捐给了该组织。然而,正如欧弗顿所论证的,这种与广泛人类生活的亲缘感仅是伯格愿景的一部分。贯穿他所有作品的伟大主题,是寻找一种能够涵盖死者的社区理解。伯格写道,曾经,“生者与死者是相互依存的。始终如此。只有资本主义发展出的独特观念打破了这种相互依存。这对生者产生了灾难性的结果,因为他们现在认为死者已被消除。”
为了在伯格 2017 年去世前的晚年能深入了解他,欧弗顿(Overton)在伯格的档案捐赠给大英图书馆时开始研究这些资料,随后两人通过长时间的电话沟通建立了友谊,在通话中,伯格会淡化并重新编织旧故事。这部传记力求创造出伯格所倡导的与死者共存的“共产主义”的自有版本。虽然这种愿景为这个极具吸引力的个体绘制了至关重要的画像,但它也带来了本书最令人沮丧的特点。
欧弗顿既未能揭示也未能忽略伯格那经常处于混乱状态的个人生活——在其中,一系列妻子、性伴侣、孩子和朋友似乎被以某种生活化的方式抛弃——他做出了一个不幸的决定,随着书页的推进,越来越多地用第二人称来称呼他的研究对象。传统传记与这种更私人化的连接之间的紧张关系现在被推荐了。
相反,我们面对的是叙事中奇异且脱节的深入探讨,例如,一组哀婉的提问——“但当我正确讲述了你的故事后,你会滑入过去吗?你会让我独自一人吗?我想要你的吗?”——之后紧接着一段关于埃及艺术史的生硬且具有实质内容的段落:“在 20 世纪 90 年代后期,人们对法伊尤姆肖像画(Fayum portrait)的兴趣爆发式增长……”尽管它与伯格这个个体的关系并不完全令人满意,但这本书展示了一个艺术和媒体获得资金支持且被利用得比今天更好的时代,当时公众领域的知识风险和实验被认为更具可能性。欧弗顿讽刺地提到一个 BBC 的培训计划,“该计划给予参与者时间和资源,让他们可以随心所欲地追求兴趣”,称其为“一个如今无法想象的新计划”。
在成为全职作家或艺术家的机会日益成为少数特权阶层专属的时代,伯格既主张也以身作则地证明了,让各种形式的创意成果触及尽可能广泛的人群具有紧迫性。
乔·麦肯齐(Joe Mackenzie)是牛津大学的英语文学教授,也是《让和平之光闪耀:约翰·米勒的生命与和平》(Making the Peace Light: The Lives and Peace of John Miller)一书的作者。
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现在,这位常驻纽约的作者带着新书《The Castle》回归,该书直接源于他自己的经历。2025,年6月,朗森24岁的儿子乔恩和他的朋友们被邀请参加在康涅狄格州乡村一座城堡里举办的派对。这座城堡是一座历史风格的建筑——部分像建筑,部分像婚礼蛋糕——显得格格不入:“它位于一条半郊区的道路上,周围全是普通且简朴的住宅”,其所有者是克里斯·马克。
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这一切引导朗森展开了这次调查,并拜访了马克,记录了一位简短的商人。马克似乎比某些人更有钱——尽管我只拥有$100,,但这可能仍然成立。就他花时间试图让年轻女性留在身边并成为“公主”而言——马克的公主财富比一般的六岁女孩要多。朗森联系了一些

《城堡:在杰出男性的世界中的冒险》 卡伦·朗森(Karen Ronson) Wong City Rosenberg City 101页
朗森对那些在男性圈(manosphere)中引领潮流的人兴趣较小,而对那些误入极端境地的人更感兴趣
曾去过城堡并讲述其经历的年轻女性。
随着朗森从那些去过马克城堡的女性那里听到更多内容,他的动机从思考儿子的经历转向了意识到这将成为一篇极佳的文章或一本书。(他是正确的。)
马克,其Sonson如此“synagogically before leaving one of the worst period in history to be Hugh Hefner.” 对于一名专注于极端现象的记者来说,他是一个绝佳的素材。在与朗森的面对面会面中,马克承认(“谨慎地”笑着)说,“在这种生活中唯一真正起作用的权利就是过神圣的生活”,因为“他们不知道发生了什么”。
马克的故事贯穿全书,但它也像一扇窗户,朗森可以通过它接触到其他“不动摇”的男性。这是本书的核心关注点:男性正在寻找。为什么?马克的财富超出了大多数人的梦想,但——部分正是因为这种财富——他似乎失去了目标。
“我在写这本书期间遇到的每个人,”朗森总结道,“269-4) 与目标之间存在功能失调的关系,过于拼命地寻找它。”这构成了全书的总体主题,但当朗森试图通过论证写这本书是他自己应对无目标感的一种方式时,显得有些牵强:“这种想法是,如果我不高效,我就在辜负我自己和所有人。”
他说,有些人正遭受着教会等旨在赋予人们目标并将其凝聚在一起的机构衰落的影响,使他们暴露在网络生活的潜在影响之下。男性通常缺乏女性所拥有的社会支持,当他们发现自己迷失方向时,要么采取激进行为,要么选择退缩。
“随着机构的崩溃,一名女性,”朗森写道。唐纳德·特朗普和安德鲁·约斯特经常被当作例子,但朗森对那些引领方向的男性不那么感兴趣,而更关注那些误入极端主义的人。他见到了格雷格,
一位专家,他与年轻的女儿一起开设了一个 YouTube 频道,并发现能够吸引人们观看——从而维持收入——的唯一方法是制作更花哨且不恰当的内容。
另一个触发点是安德鲁·拉德——他经营着一个 YouTube 频道(名为《与安德鲁·拉德在边缘》)——他发现自己对文化的音乐化处理方式在赚钱方面受到了限制,于是他开始邀请那些能吸引其“反觉醒”观众的嘉宾。当嘉宾谈到梅根·马克尔——一个他本身并不太感兴趣的人时——
朗森报道称,这位朋友在 24 时的经济效应非常剧烈,随后又制作了 70 个关于马克尔的主题视频。
朗森写道:“在安德鲁凭借梅根·马克尔主题内容获得成功后,他开始采访一些战士,并发现他们表现得越激进,他赚的钱就越多。”他告诉朗森:“极端内容是由于生活……缓慢地、出于必要和失望而非意图而产生的。”极端主义在在线视频市场中并不新鲜,但朗森对愤怒和激愤的剖析帮助我们理解了这些实施者。
《城堡》中怪诞人物的游行同时存在于两个地方。他们是离奇的极端分子,这使得阅读关于他们的内容如此令人着迷,我们在失望地张口的同时,眼中闪烁着好奇。但他们也围绕在我们身边,影响着那些观点受直播内容驱动的媒体名流,而这些内容反过来又影响着媒体和政治群体,并影响着我们所有人的生活。
谁是掌控者?是创造了将人们推向表现最好——因此也最离奇——内容的算法的 YouTube 吗?是那些向 YouTube 新手解释,创建成功社区还需要创建敌对子群体的“元影响力者”吗?还是说,这是一个在注意力经济中被同时书写和实施的?
这绝对太令人不安了——朗森以其独特的风格和长久以来对惊人细节的刻画将其深刻地描述了出来。《城堡》是对一个可怕未来的极具娱乐性的描绘,而我们都在一起走向那个未来。
一部关于第二次世界大战的历史,是对西方叙事的彻底——即便不是首次——修正。作者:Pratium Asif
我确定他是一个不是一个男人,而是一个 是一个,是一个 是一个
这场运动中弥漫着一种令人心惊的风向转变。Rana Mitter 将一本著名的著作献给了中国在那个时代的战争、使命与狂热;与此同时,[某人] 刻意将日本冲突纳入其全球历史中。Richard Owen 的《About and Anne》则走得更远,明确将第二次世界大战视为一场始于 1940 年代的帝国斗争。这是一系列 是一系列,以及
然而,一个熟悉的论点并不一定是一个深刻的见解,并且可以……你告诉亚洲故事在转变。他指出,帝国化在所有后现代主义经验中都发现了与日本民主的关联,赋予了那些将自由主义视为颓废之源的士兵权力。此外还存在种族委屈。朝鲜半岛的后辈们,未来的首相们在与中国共同面对 1919 年巴黎和会时,深信西方的普世主义在很大程度上是沉重的。“白人——以及盎格鲁-撒克逊帝国主义者——通常殖民其他民族,这是一个显而易见的事实,在美国对少数族裔的压制中可见一斑。”
尽管有人被视为并被告知等级制度,但这并未阻止日本设计一套自己的制度。大东亚共荣圈承诺从西方帝国主义中解放,同时要求向东京提供石油和燃料。反帝国主义成为了一个新帝国的矛盾先驱。
“这本书在卢沟桥事件时加快了节奏。1917 年 7 月,一名在日本夜间演习中失踪的士兵
在北京附近引发了冲突,并最终导致中国与日本之间爆发了全面战争。中国的军事领袖蒋介石在 [hong ging] 中公开表态并继续战斗。到珍珠港事件发生时,中国已经经历了数年的 [战争]。随后,日本在四个月内迅速攻占了菲律宾、马来亚、缅甸和荷属东印度。1943 年新加坡的陷落让丘吉尔感到困惑:‘为什么 100,000 人(其中一半是我们自己的种族?)竟然向 [约 75,000] 名日本人投降?’”
Van de Ven 关注的是那些为了反对殖民主人而与日本达成共识的亚洲人,特别是缅甸的 Aung has,他在日本的赞助下建立了一支独立军队,随后反戈一击;而在 Chandlerdom 期间,Guinnessk 代表团经纳粹德国前往,接管了由日本支持的印度殖民军队。
协作比忠诚更能写出精彩的文案,但事实是,从 1-2014 年起,人数仅约为 50,000 人。相比之下,盟军印度军队……

《血染世界大战 II 与现代亚洲的塑造》 在其中可以做到,但没有多少孩子能争论
动员了2,3 mm,是后者在威廉·斯利姆(William Slim)的领导下,封锁了通过东南亚返回的道路。随后出现了原子弹。由于部长们已婚且战争委员会在缩小范围问题上存在分歧。广岛和长崎在遣返过程中发挥了关键作用,民族主义者屈服于压倒性的力量而非国内的混乱。海军部长沃纳尔·米特拉诺娃(Vonal Mitranova)因此称这些炸弹为“神赐之礼”。
范·德·文(Van de Ven)在论述1941-44年的孟加拉饥荒和1943-45,年的内部情况时最为犀利,当时英国的遣返政策和荷兰的焦土政策促使战时的匮乏演变为灾难。两者在很大程度上使殖民主义失去了信誉,在帝国残骸之中,战后出现了印度、巴基斯坦、缅甸、锡兰和美国等民族国家。
《血染》(Blood Down)有时是一部相当反量子的作品,主要从部长的阳台视角审视。这是一个关于残骸与种族灭绝、会议与战役的故事,在无情的成功中填补过去。范·德·文的知识同行——已故的克里斯托弗·赖利(Christopher Reilly)和蒂姆·哈珀(Tim Harper)——在同一个世界中涉猎得更为广泛:深入监狱、妓院、村庄、难民队列以及日本“慰安妇”的生活,同时将印度之外的高级警察工艺推向文学阶层。他们所谓的“大亚洲战争”中的两个“奇迹”——被遗忘的军队和被遗忘的战争——仍然未准备就绪。
尽管如此,《血染》是对一段历史的详尽回顾,这段历史的重要性尤为突出,即便其关于“重新发现”的主张较难维持。
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米兰达·西摩(Miranda Seymour)欣赏一部关于英国地主阶级和贵族如何接纳战时士兵和被疏散儿童的历史。
房屋所有者们知道将要发生什么。联邦飞行员行动(Operation Fed Flyer)是一项计划,旨在将约 1,500 人(其中一半以上是儿童)从有风险的城市地区迁出,这种情况在 1958 年春季之后的几周内导致了严重的后果。
对于来自伦敦和其他英国城市的、绝大多数是工人阶级孩子的群体,还有哪里比那些不被大众喜爱、拥有变幻莫测的拱门、宏伟建筑和庄园住宅的富人房产更适合安置他们?而对于训练士兵、共享军事情报和转移伤员来说,还有哪里比那些拥有个人权力的特权居所更合适?在这些地方,由于性别原因被剥夺了合法权利的妻子、寡妇和女儿们,在丈夫和儿子们奔赴战场后,接管了这些房产。
朱迪思·F·刘易斯(Judith F. Lewis)这部看似谨慎且不带偏见的著作,利用私密的家庭档案,追踪了英国数千座被征用庄园的命运。在征用小组到达之前,很少有业主对此做好准备,这些小组经常伪装成检查员或买家以获取进入权限,随后才宣布其目的。
短期征用保证了巨大的利益冲突。音乐厅明星塞文·法拉尔(Seven Farrar)在得知她位于班金分支机构(Banking branches)的 16 世纪住宅被没收后感到愤怒。克里斯蒂安·霍华德(Christian Howard)觉得自己很幸运,在两批连续的军队人员入驻北约克郡的豪宅——霍华德城堡(Castle Howard)的展厅时,被允许保留一间卧室和一间旧育儿室。
这被认为是“人民的战争”——这里的“人民”是一个超越阶级的国家。当一名士兵为了测试步枪而让立场变得更加明显时,克里斯蒂安咬住嘴唇,继续坚持。
刘易斯首先揭露了一些迷思。在两次世界大战之间,规模较小的私人住宅往往在僵化的行为准则中显得更为刻板。在 1940 年的现代时代,一座在征用小组到达时已经准备出售的住宅,其管家在用餐时的窃笑被夜晚航行孤独地惩罚,且没有椅子。
在赫特福德郡的宫殿式建筑中,情况则更为开明。在这里,

《战争中的乡村住宅:关于联系、重塑与新英国诞生之故事》,作者朱迪思·F·刘易斯(Judith F. Lewis,又名 someone from F.D.),316 页。
Vrouham 明显地努力将一名犹太雇员从拘留营中救出,并鼓励这名年轻的、来自 Con. 6 的移民加入 8 / 6 / 7,与 Vrouham 自己的成员在一起。
那些悄悄做出的牺牲故事被揭示。克罗基特夫人(Lady Crockett)是唯一一位在旅游期间转身投入烹饪、擦洗和挤奶等繁重工作的前主席。虽然书中未提及,但在瓦德森(Waddesdon),当该家庭被要求在四天内搬离时,多萝西·德·凯辛希尔德(Dorothy de Kethschild)与该房屋大量接纳的儿童运输难民保持了联系,并为他们提供了奖学金,后来还邀请他们回来。在作为波兰女性训练总部的奥德利端(Audley End),格雷胡多夫人(Lady Greyhoodo)采用了挂毯和遮盖数十扇窗户的方法,以实现明显的战时灯火管制。
那些期待在宏伟建筑的华丽外观背后能有奢华条件的儿童和学生们大吃了一惊。奥德利端有 80 多个房间,但只有两个洗手间。
洗衣仍然是用手在桌子上洗。由于男性继承人的缺失,英国的庄园住宅在两次世界大战之间维护不善,而在自内政战争(War of the Home)以来少数拥有房产的人手中,情况被削减得更为惨烈。
这些房屋本就脆弱,根本无法抵御一些战时占用者最难以理解的冷漠。到 1946 年,干枯已演变为棕色
墙上的蘑菇在威尔逊(Wilson)处生长,那里曾计划停留 15 天。霍华德城堡(Castle Howard)的大舞厅在一次战时意外火灾中被毁,直到 20 世纪 60 年代才得以修复。
事实证明,乔治·霍华德(George Howard)比之前的霍华德更具商业头脑。在 1951 年之前,为了节省木材,房屋维修费用被削减至每年 £600;这座建筑杰作急需 15 万英镑,而且必须尽快。到 1953 年,霍华德成功地出版了关于他家宅的特刊,足以吸引每年 7,000 名付费游客;电视节目以及一个拥有 40 张床位的霍华德城堡全方位展示(重复两次)很难与乔治·霍华德作为 BBC 主管的亲切形象分开。
刘易斯(Lewis)那本引人入胜的书——“一条向下的路”是理解那种许多事物仍有待发现和讲述的挫败感的良好方式——以一个几乎足以让奥斯卡·王尔德(Oscar Wilde)赞赏的战后场景结尾。在参观西韦科斯(West Weycoths,一座此前被征用的住宅)时,一名游客向他认为的第一批入住者表示同情,称其为“能够住在那里的人中运气最好的”。为了做 F,探索海洋的习性,约翰·达克伍德(John Duckwood)微笑着回答。除此之外,蚜虫!也许如此,但这种 anacidae 研究捕捉到了那些特权阶层的精神,他们的住宅在绝望的时代找到了一个新的,或许是更合理的用途。

哈特菲尔德庄园(Hatfield House)在第二次世界大战期间曾被用作军事医院
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在蕾切尔·库克(Rachel Cook)的新小说中,一位被忽视但显然是女性的作者试图为她的朋友——一位仅被称为 PC 的世界知名女演员——撰写一部传记肖像。问题在于,她实际上对 PC 并不了解多少,因此她的叙述中充斥着关于名声带来的心理摧残的推测,以及各种含沙射影的谴责性观察——大约 80 次是以背叛为主题的——这些观察可能会促使人们质疑一段友谊。
嗨,作者的办公室,在现实中略显被忽视,因为“[在]永远扮演一个角色就是没有家,或者没有历史,在时间中没有任何坐标。”当不在表演时,“但猜测是一种无限的密度。无光且贪婪,像一个黑洞。”
在《皮之生活》(Life of Pi)出版前的诸多炒作中,有可靠的迹象表明该书是以女演员娜塔莉·波特曼(Natalie Portman)为原型的,库克与她相识——或者至少是其中之一。首先,这部小说代表了作者精明的一面悖论:好莱坞八卦带来的快感产生了金钱买不到的那种宣传效果。
这并非库克第一次为了艺术而挑战社交体面的底线。她的婚姻崩溃回忆录《余波》(Aftermath, 2002)在某些领域被认为是对前夫的一种自私的攻击;而《最后的晚餐》(The Last Supper, 2009)的首次印刷版在其中一个主要人物被指威胁到其隐私界限后不得不进行调整。尽管如此,库克继续大量借鉴现实生活,成为非虚构类基因的主要反对者之一:她那部广受好评的惊悚小说(1989)(2004-08)被认为是世纪文学虚构作品中的非名作。
隐私对于《皮之生活》的主角来说是一个陌生的概念,她的自我意识已被数十年的公众聚光灯所侵蚀。当她在一座未命名的欧洲城市穿行时,她不断衡量事物的暴力感:商店橱窗里的金钱点缀唤起了一种不被现实所告知的可能性之魅力。“一个法律事务的美国利益,‘带着它依然冷漠的空气,是一个独立的现实’:地下通道粗糙的墙壁包含着‘一个扭曲的旋转……当一个下层人在他们的喉咙里时’。”
虽然这是一部小说,且大部分章节是从虚构作者的视角叙述的,但构成本书主体的 Pi 的传记部分是以清晰的第三人称讲述的,偶尔会转向一个循环:“先生。
“情感氛围是情绪……”“事情发生时的那个时代似乎已经过去了。曾经有一段时间,很长一段时间,现实能够证明它能让我们欣喜或惊讶。”当 Rensomans 是})_{n=0} 包括对比时,她被这个年轻女性自然的顺从所打动,这使得她自己的精神气质形成了鲜明对比。
书中对物理空间给予了细致的关注。Pi 占据着她阴郁的个性化空间,这些包括酒店房间、一家心仪的店、一个私人加油站和一家独立电影院。室内装饰被灼切地说得十分精准:电子创作者不仅是第一批偶然的;一个循环中‘深关节的白色皮质装饰围绕着店里的一张光亮轨迹桌’。
气味空间是一个偶尔出现的主题,其精致感显得格格不入。Pi 看着一张牧场照片,“豹子……以一种暗示慷慨的方式”在一家

文学挪用是一部小说的核心,该小说探讨了作家从那些被他们转化为素材的人身上夺取了什么。作者:诺曼·巴雷卡特(Norman Barekat)
《少年派的奇幻漂流》(Life of Pi) 作者:瑞秋·库克(Rachel Cook) 纽约 / 湿地选民。 驱动且即将坠落! 纽约 / 休息室。
这部小说的巧妙悖论在于,它实际上是对瑞秋·库克的度量(méter)的评论,而非我的,否则就是临床般的公司会议室。随后,她承认了一种“模具状态,完美地包裹在深凹处,中心簇拥着如宝石般的树莓……它们如此美丽且精准,却又如此多余。”
模特般的生活,持续地遥不可及,通过其背景细节的匹配进行准备:顶端一个在沙中挖掘的小女孩,一个父亲在电话中听孩子们为他唱“生日快乐”。这些细节稀疏且遥远。在很大程度上,库克的叙事是空洞且缺乏人性地。人类经验被简化为一系列枯燥的抽象问题的清单。
它有时也显得离题。在一段关于我对宽容关系的矛盾心理的描述中,虚构的叙述者自信地断言,Pi Vs. 并不认为自己是周期性的。她究竟怎么可能知道这一点?将惊人的类别引入视觉观察已变得 commonplace,且值得被金色的持有或追溯。自满的指控通常揭示了关于该叙述的一些情况,其科学已与理性脱节:零线卷入恶意。关于作者心理分析推测的科学之处在于,它们是被根除的,且几乎没有任何实际事件,或者我们称之为公正的事实作为支撑。我们被一套缺乏居住基础的恐惧所动摇,由此可见推论。
因此,这部小说的巧妙悖论在于,它实际上是对库克的度量(méter)的评论,而非我的。虚构的传记在其中展开,并承认了一次攻击,攻击者对其在这些页面中肥大化的刻画提出了异议。这一手段给了库克一定的道德和创作余地,但感觉依然牵强。
同样如此的,还有一段关于一个女性的离题论述,她在其畅销回忆录的发布会上与疏远的儿子相遇,该书讲述了他艰难的童年。她将他的文学成功归功于自己:“没有痛苦,就没有残酷。没有残酷,就没有书……也没有带着空头支票的舒适之家。”
随后,半陡峭的电影确实是秘密,但电影中充满了自然景观。朋友、爱人、父母、孩子——所有这些都可以被有利地交易,无论是恨还是仅仅是关注,只要你能承受情感上的后果。问题在于,在某个时间点,你无法再利用他人的痛苦,而必须开始亲手制造痛苦。

诗歌
作者:Nazi Face
在诗歌中,关于女儿的写作仍然是一个罕见的非合作主题。这里偶尔会出现自我表达
Ted Hughes 写 Frinda 时充满喜悦,WB India 写 Anna 时则心怀忧虑!但北爱尔兰作家 Eugene Walk 在他的第三部作品集中,大部分内容都围绕着这个主题,即 Elia and the Waltham (I病) (2009)。
Elia 迅速成为一个视觉存在,不满足于仅仅被书写,而 Waltham 的父亲则承担着忧虑的重担——起初是对母亲健康问题的担忧,后来则是对国家经济生活前景的担忧。Elia 更像是一个马戏团式的概括,“这意味着生活方式的一种艰辛笑容”。
她站在其十二倍之上:“不对世界的意志说不……不对面包说不”,随后观察到“不对一个女孩必须跳入其中的第一选择说不”。在贫困的危险降临之前,她的女儿们通常身体不适,而这对于一切都没有答案。
与此同时,童话人物的命运在随后展现,但通过额外的努力以及在父亲自己的学校里虎视眈眈。在关于健康(“Kidney Home's”)的篇章中,《云之民》(The Cloud People)承认了一位死去的母亲。“如果我在混乱中奔跑,我会盯着路过传呼机持有者的脸。我确信我支付了数百万的‘真实税款’。”在这些完成的诗作中,这是一种更为有效的结合。
John Hart 同样在传统规则或 September (Clarks & Windus £22,99) 中探讨家庭问题,在引导熟悉的原型时指出,并不存在所谓的邪恶被驱逐之人物。这种不确定性是有极限的,本质上在于生母在父母和孩子生活中的突出地位。善与恶之间的“镀金”只有在两个女人彼此达成和解时才能真正实现。
Hart 问道,如果著名的玻璃鞋可以被估价会怎样?如果尝试“那个该死的想法”的是王子,而那个非怀孕者是红帽子铁鞋,继母穿着它舞至死亡,并且在整个过程中确保对这些流浪者的引用。青少年在最喜爱的书与书之间陷入困境,而这本书是“最好的已被抢走”。但这真的是信任的标志吗?你在空盒子中看到什么取决于你:“九月的混合物,既有葡萄酒、奶油色且平庸,又充满激情、直白且动人。”
Rachel (and) Supreme or the Boating (Clarks & Windus £22,99) 是其获奖作品 By Darling From the Lions 的续作,并确认了其执行力强的声音和经常具有对抗性的主题。例如,在 "You can take it" 中,Long 将子弹和特技限制在其中。
疯狂的激情要求:“自从他离开后,只有两件事是有意义的: / 喝酒和原地跑步。继续穿戴,继续进食……我坐在这里,心绪繁多。”然而,黑人女孩“不会 / 患上进食障碍……那是白人女孩 / 的事情。”Long 的诗作是愤怒、幽默且具有挑衅性的信件。
Mortens Evans 的 Drunken Driving (Carrara £22,99) 继续讲述健康的故事,但不像她之前的作品集 1989—not The Coming Thing 那样像一场文明的流行病。十年后,现在在 nouvelle 监狱担任放射技师,health 像以前一样,以惊悚、讽刺和躯体化的方式讲述她的故事。
监狱是一个可怕的地方,Private 那种令人胆寒的愉悦感强调了这一点,而且在同一个器官中,朝着逐步接管监狱侧的书籍方向接收。女孩说:“一半的 X 光检查是强行袭击,通常由警察实施,”insults 现在与 Cook 结婚了,但仍渴望前一本书中的东西。不过那也没有进展。尽管有所有这些焦虑和侮辱,insults 依然是一个迷人且永远充满希望的声音。
Helen Mort 问道,如果著名的玻璃鞋可以被重新定义会怎样?如果尝试那个该死的鞋子的是王子会怎样?
科林·布兰诺夫(Colin Brannoff)的《Fetic》(以及其他短篇故事,£24,99)是一部自信心十足的精彩处女作,在阐述其诗歌创作目的时,他对写诗这种行为中潜藏的轻微荒诞感保持着敏锐的觉察。“我习惯于创造那些仅在现象中被抛出的宏大唯一性。”
面对那些缺乏鼓励或无保障的文本,读者可能会产生一种长久的渴望——“拉吉特·考尔(Rajit Kaur)那样说过,只是在开玩笑!或者在进食!哦,她说在下雨,直到这一点成为提及的方式!”但布兰off的结果则远远超出了漫画书和 / 或诗歌以及诗歌(gloose two air periods)的范畴。
这种糟糕感!我希望向Kaste的伟大致敬——“当他到来时,罗马的墓地变成了rhoded”——这被布兰诺夫对挑战性学术季节价值物品的精湛掌控所抵消。在某些篇章中,每一行的最后一句成为了下一行的第一句,随后是对暴露行顺序的少量研究,尽管这里有一些系列中的迷人书籍。
布兰诺夫将他的处女作献给约翰·巴拉塞尔(John Barracelle)的纪念,后者的选集名为《Billionaire》刚刚出版(Jonathan Cape (26))。他蓝色正面之前的短缺,使他处于某种未经准备的本质中,轻盈地超越了他的领域、他的家以及日常生活的郊区街道。他那些令人难忘且具有渗透力的诗作值得多次研读。
埃里克·罗梅尔 1946 年的小说预示了这位法国导演后来创作的银幕经典之作。作者:法比安·吉尔(Fabien Gier)
在法国新浪潮中,罗梅尔就像是一个难以捉摸的“猩红卫兵”,隐秘到几乎不可见。
作为法国一个刻板的低阶层产物,他的痕迹极少。虽然这位导演曾担任古典文学教师,但在离开该职业很久之后,他依然如此担心他的母亲会发现他从事电影工作的真实情况。为了实现这一目标,他隐藏了书籍,并且在公开露面时极其谨慎(在一次纽约首映式上他穿了一套伪装服),并使用一个结合了他的一位英雄——演员(Bruce for Sch)Strobino 名字的笔名:罗梅尔。
这本书的知名度和原产地仍有争议:有些人认为他是让-马里·莫里斯·谢雷尔(Jean Marie Maurice Scherer),另一些人认为是莫里斯·亨利·约瑟夫·谢雷尔(Maurice Henri Joseph Scherer),他并不在意,认为这可能发生在 1800 年代或 1900 年代。但在罗梅尔拍摄电影之前,还有另一个他尝试过但很快就抛弃的领域。1998 年,他以吉尔伯特·卡迪埃(Gilbert Cardier)的笔名出版了《伊丽莎白》(Elizabeth)。这是他唯一的一部小说,最终由亚伦·布朗(Aaron Brown)在 1800 年代的背景下进行了得体的翻译。
对于一位以角色塑造自豪的电影制作人来说,这是一条令人惊讶的现代之路。书中采用了一个高度
超然、客观的叙述者,讲述了一个在距离巴黎不远的默兹镇(Meuse)附近的乡村,在伊丽莎白家中举行的一次充满矛盾的家庭聚会的故事。时间是 1976 年的夏天,就在法国被卷入与德国的战争前几周。10 如果你从罗梅尔那些勾勒精准的角色行为来看,你几乎察觉不到这一点:他们争吵、拍摄、在房子里徘徊,躲避突如其来的暴雨,尽管存在着疯狂的冲突,而且可能存在一些掠夺性的行为,但通常他们并不在乎世事。这一切都被巧妙地
很难不察觉到一种想要探索电影视觉快感而非页面文字的欲望
这表明即使在全球毁灭的边缘,人类依然拥有一种能够加强的黑色幽默绘画感。
夏天是罗梅尔作为电影制作人最喜欢的季节,他的魔眼能像任何人一样捕捉业余仪式和简短的浪漫故事。在《Hassika》(我是)(1997)和《Sachet à la pipe》(1983)中,灼热的天气

《伊丽莎白》 作者:埃里克·罗梅尔 译者: 亚伦·布朗 正文与讣告 作者:乔治 埃里克页
以及闪烁的水光,在角色们脱离家庭生活之余,唤醒了他们内心不安分的倾向。
令人着迷的是,发现这些角色最初出自罗梅尔这个极具天赋的小说家之手。他在二十多岁写《伊丽莎白》时正值战争期间,现在看来,他不仅是“近生活”标志的先驱之一,也是其早期文学对应物“Nuevreau Bronne”的先驱,后者强调自然主义而牺牲艺术生活……
在随英文译本附带的一篇深刻访谈中,于 2010 年去世的罗梅尔解释说,他在《伊丽莎白》中采用了受威廉·福克纳(William Faulkner)和约翰·本·帕努斯(John Ben Panus)等美国作家启发的“行为主义”方法。这体现在他对描述的关注上,他如何具体地聚焦于一个爱上年轻男人的寡妇的肢体语言,而这个男人正开始超越她:“她的动作和她的语言一样,被同样的被动影响、同样的顽固不化和糟糕的装订所定义,就像一本拒绝更新的旧书,在书脊的胶水开裂之前一直自我折叠——一种物体的无生命抵抗。”
此外,很难不从伊丽莎白最后的动作中推测出,她渴望探索电影的视觉快感,而非页面上的文字。“她抽回手, 像她的肚子一样,耶稣向前,她 衬衫上,在短暂地瞥了一眼后,用指甲。她再次将衬衫拉下,翘起腿,开始阅读:‘这个女孩通常被叫作克莱尔,她的时间是我们抓挠的对象。’”
一名女性在商场枪击案中幸存,促使她重新审视母职、移民与哀悼 / 作者:Lucy Popovic
在 2010 年的作品集《Everything Inside》中,讲述了一个关于“生存与幽默”的故事,捕捉了阿尔茨海默病给一位祖母及其女儿带来的毁灭性打击。在她那部令人心酸的小说《Ibis》中,讲述了另一位祖母的坚韧与脆弱,以及这对她的女儿和长辈的影响。
小说背景设定在迈阿密,故事在 2018. 的某个城市开启。当时,三十多岁的美国房产经纪人 Magnolia 驱车前往,令她惊恐的是,她发现自己身处当地商场的一场大规模枪击案之中,其中还包括了她的女儿 Ed(当时正值 10 岁生日,正拿着一部手机)。Magnolia 在袭击中幸存,但这让她意识到自己所拥有的一切都如此脆弱。起初,她没有向任何人透露她的不安。
通过信息的循环,回顾了 艰难的童年:她的母亲患有一种未公开的心理健康疾病,生活“充满了动荡”。在美国, 曾寄住在布鲁克林的 Hille 姨妈家,而她的父亲在纽约担任,利用资金帮助家庭,并用积蓄在 Crete des-Brougers 盖了一栋房子。在海地,Beth 的父母回到那里是为了避免她的母亲变得“过于简单”。

在奥尔巴尼的大学里遇到了伴侣 Harrison,她经常思考如果当时没有怀上 Ted,他们是否还会在一起。女儿出生后,他们搬到了迈阿密,两人关系良好,但 最近意识到自己已经习惯了某种更成功的,并且能够在没有 Harrison 的情况下独立生活。他们依然亲密,共同分担照顾 Ted 的时间。
随着肆虐帮派的崛起,海地变得日益危险,例如,他们通过从公众手中获取步枪,用这些普遍的武器充当“野火和执行者,以拯救那些人”。 被这种残酷性带回了对故国的记忆,以及那些淹没在暴力中的人们。在袭击发生后,这名女性——想到了佛罗里达州波特兰的道格拉斯高中枪击案,这是一场发生在 2018 年的真实悲剧,当时 19 岁的前学生 William C. Hargreaves 使用自动步枪杀害了多人。
该学校“定期进行全国性的活跃枪手演习,与五项安全练习交替进行”,向孩子们演示如何锁门、设置路障、关灯以及在课桌下掩护。更令人不寒而栗的是,对于幼儿园的孩子来说,指令非常简单,这是 Hite 计划的问题所在。
一年后,看吧! 一年之光—— 你会踢吗? 你会弹吗! 现在又是真实的一年黑暗。 就像一个女人—— 帮助那个帮助。 帮助那个帮助。
小说分为四个部分,以美国工人为大规模枪击事件制定的生存策略命名。将其命名为 Russ-Hilbert Flight,包含“阵亡者名单”等内容。封面记录了 在思考未来时的反应。
这种家庭叙事具有欺骗性,因为我们意识到她实际上在探讨更深层的问题:暴力如何触及我们所有人,即使它没有直接触及我们;即这个世界的孩子在越来越小的年龄被教授生存战术,以及创伤如何潜伏在“生活”之中。
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Earers 死了。这位伟大的罗马政治家当然在两千多年前被刺杀了,尽管,他是目的明确的,我们
可能会说这仅仅过去了 12 年。那时罗伯特·哈里斯(Robert Harris)向寥寥公众发布了《独裁者》(Dictator),这是他的“职业”讲述系列的最后一卷,该书在讲述其主角的同时,同样在讲述罗马共和国的陨落。正如哈里斯的所有书籍一样,这在当时瞬间成为了他的自拍,但自那以后他便再未回到古罗马。什么样的古代事物能诱使他回归?
于是阿格里帕(Agrippe)登场了——或者,用他的全名,马尔库斯·维普萨尼乌斯·阿格里帕(Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa)。像欧洲许多人物一样,许多人对他出奇地了解甚少,但在一切开始之前。他是尤利乌斯·凯撒(Julius Caesar)的大侄子塞卢索·屋大维(Celso Octavius,后被正式称为奥古斯都皇帝)的同代人,两人的力量在很大程度上被推上了王座。阿格里帕代表屋大维进行了一场又一场的军事行动,而后者则进行了一场又一场强有力的政治斗争,嗯……大概是为了他自己。甚至有一种理论认为,他们实际上成为了共同的报告者。其中有很多内容值得进一步探讨。
在进入正题之前,得益于一种在第一章就耗尽了其早期潜力的手法,阿格里帕成为了自己故事的叙述者。在他生命的尽头,疲惫、被戴绿帽子且病重,他似乎几乎没有在做自我提升,而是在当下设定了一个简单的信息——在阿格里帕的姑息性写作期间,他也在撤回——其中包含一段将过去呈现为正在发生之事的长篇文字!——以及如此。我们从一个美好的开始看到了阿格里帕,将控制和历史仅仅视为一件接一件的事情。
哈里斯很幸运——或者,让我们说他如此擅长选择主题——那些该死的事情也是西方形成过程中的重要时刻。关于尤利乌斯·凯撒的刺杀及其后续影响,以及屋大维与马克·安东尼(Mark Adams)之间通过诸如菲利比(Philipp)、拉乌莱斯顿(Raulesdon)和亚克兴(Actians)等传奇特征的理论而进行的利益交换,阿格里帕提供了一个充满色彩的叙述。
小说在它可能处于“闪电般、猛烈且愚蠢地左右冲撞,跨过尸体”的时候展开。或者当凯恩斯(Cairns)客串时。

阿格里帕大理石胸像细节
罗伯特·哈里斯通过一部叙事紧凑的虚构回忆录重返古代。作者:彼得·霍斯金(Peter Hoskin)
阿格里帕是罗伯特·哈里斯笔下的角色,这位澳大利亚商人兼 Doobnaby Ed,36,主要出现——以及,在那些能够在那里的悲哀之前的三部曲中,他的南方秘书。
但阿格里帕承受着凯恩斯三部曲的问题,却未能展现其优势。由于主角在结尾处死去,使这部作品成为单卷之作,小说几乎没有空间来塞进所有事件,更不用说带读者进入阿格里帕的内心世界了。
有时,这里的士兵承认“我的野心”或他对奥克塔维亚法定优越地位的嫉妒,但这些潜在的人物发展时刻从未被充分挖掘。他可能是一个不可靠叙述者的可能性同样被忽略了,转而采用一个简单的故事。整体效果就像是一篇简练且单一编写的维基百科条目。
即便哈里斯最大的探索——即阿格里帕,正如酒馆里的历史学家们所复述的共识那样,是尤利乌斯·凯撒的私生子——也缺乏深入刻画。在后记中,作者承认“这一理论纯属推测”,尽管他补充说,“小说家庆幸地拥有比虚构学者更多的自由”。这没问题。
历史不准确不应该是随意指控一部历史小说的罪名。这部小说每当描写到“闪电般地、猛烈地向左右冲刺,跨过尸体”时便变得生动起来。否则,我会指出哈里斯让阿格里帕引用了那句“老话”:“如果你攻击强者,必须确保不会失手”。那是大约 1,000 年前的拉尔夫·沃尔多·爱默生所说。但充分利用经典的可能性也是小说家的职责。尽管小说篇幅简短,反派阿格里帕并没有对他的身世问题感到惊讶或苦恼。他简单地将其接受为一个大胆的事实,即他确实是凯恩斯的后代。
不过,正如另一句老话所说,历史是由恶毒之人书写的——而哈里斯肯定不会拒绝这种诱惑。《阿格里帕》很可能成为另一部畅销书,并且毫无疑问会像作者的许多书籍一样,被改编成一部成功的电影。相比之下,有些人可能会说评论家的意见微不足道。
但有时,就像凯恩斯在罗得岛的莫洛斯手中接受重新训练一样,评论家的建议或许会被采纳。请给您下一个罗马题材的主角留出足够的生存空间吧,哈里斯先生。如果能用更充实的篇幅来讲述这部小说的后续步骤,即实际的庞培,那将是一场盛宴。
吉姆·阿尔-哈利利(Jim Al Khalili)试图将主观体验与时间科学相调和,这揭示了我们的认知是多么匮乏。作者:乔·伊恩·内里(Jo Ian Neri)
关于科学的局限性,德国物理学家维尔纳·海德堡(Werner Heidelberg)写道:“自然语言的概念……在知识的扩张中,其稳定性不可能超过科学语言的精确术语。”而且,现实似乎比我们用(科学上)有意义的方式所能理解的更为奇异。
物理学家吉姆·阿尔-哈利利在他的书中探讨了这一点,其文学性的进展(科学)观察表明,“这导致了一种某种程度上不可还原 / 较少的情况,因为在我出生之前,我对自身存在有着同样的执念。”因为,正如阿尔-哈利利所言,世界的第一个“人格”尤其是我们的感知:“这是一种很好的自然语言哲学——这是必需的。”
我们存在的基本问题是时间,而我们能否对其本质保持客观?调和客观与客观——“物理时间”与“转移时间”——是本书第三次(实际上)探讨的主题。阿尔-哈利利解释说,问题在于我们的意图是否能与“客观现实”区分开来。嗯,他相信“随着存在的每一个过滤器”,物理学家在两者之间的区别不仅在于此。
因此,这本书包含两方面内容。首先,它是一本传统的科学书籍:它概述了我们对世界的认知,其物理学,这些明显是他们的广义相对论、量子理论和信息论。正如阿尔-哈利利所示,每项主张都有同等的理由来解释现实——第一项说宇宙是几何的,第二项说宇宙是不确定的,最后一项事实是宇宙趋向于无序。此外,每种理论对时间的看法截然不同。
因此,时间是相对的,过去、现在和未来的概念根据视角而产生意义;或者它是一个任意变量(量),或者它是从过去到未来的复杂性质(热力学)。因此,一个初步的“调和”是必要的,哪一种是对“物理”时间最具有解释力的?
——我们的最后一种解释与体验截然不同,有用的例子证明具有挑战性,但这些将引导你思考这个问题(并使身体产生反应)。相对而言,两个以恒定速度移动的早期观察者将
对“现在”产生不同的感知,那么什么是现在?热力学似乎是最直观的解决方案。毕竟,时间科学的一个逻辑延伸是开始,但像是一个确定的瞬间。名为“时间的开始”的章节提供了一次迷人的探索,探讨了时间之前的……时间——在教授看来,这是一个新的“量子引力中的涌现时间”,提示者或之后,就那样出现了!
很明显,阿尔-哈利利是一位高效的核心传播者,他“在睡眠边缘花费了许多精力……[投入]类比和思想实验”,他深切关心读者是否能像他一样产生需求。许多人通过阅读他的书,将更好地理解——并因此享受——物理学。
为了获得这种清晰度而牺牲的是风格。虽然投入多样,但它几乎没有

在《论时间:让宇宙运转的物理学》(On Time: The Physics That Makes the Universe Tick)中,他应该是。https: / bit.ly / 3r5O5bit 页
文学价值。偶尔像是在提供信息,尽管是非常好的信息。
其次,这是一次哲学探究。这本书在此部分展开。这是一个承认“直到最近”他的“研究兴趣才转向更偏向哲学和理论物理学”的人所写的话。哲学与科学并非最低限度。
似乎阿尔-哈利利无法摆脱这样一种感觉:客观事实就是所需的一切,一旦这些事实呈现出真实面貌,现实就会自行解释。只有一章专门讨论“转移”时间。威廉·詹姆斯(William James)是主要参考文献(并非州政府!)。
但如果他的“控制主题”在感知时间与物理时间中更为有效,那么勾勒出我们感知体验的边界无疑是恰当的!
在今天看来,这是一本非常优秀的书。阿尔-哈利利(Al Khalili)在很大程度上坚持探讨物理学,这足以满足各种心智。原因有二:我们几乎一无所知,而未知之物的诱惑力是不可抗拒的;而我们所知道的那一点点知识则真正令人难以置信,它不仅值得你花时间去了解,更是要求你这样做。
挪威的世界第一 Nuggan Carbon 在 2026 年电子竞技世界杯中表现出色,赢得了 150,000 美元的冠军奖金。该赛事上周在享有盛誉的 Peter de Versailles 举办了四天,Carbon 保住了他在 2025 年利雅得赛的冠军头衔。
时间限制接近 50s,每方 10 分钟且每步加 6 秒,且没有先手移动到该时刻,在这种赛制下,人们通常会预期出现平局。
然而 Carbon 在整个赛事中保持不败,在小组赛中以 1.0-1.5 击败了俄罗斯的 Andrey Kogevits 和美国的 Hans Neimann,在四分之一决赛中以 1.2-1.5 击败 belfair Nikol Kosta,在半决赛中以 4-1 击败法国的 Allman Penninge,并在决赛的两组比赛中以 3-1.5-1 击败了 Roland 的 Denis Lisovik。
Carbon 表现最出色的一局是在此时,他展示了一个带有位置性后牺牲的准备线路

他发现 Lisovik 此前曾以此击败过他人,Lisovik 是本次赛事的积极惊喜,重复了在 2 月份 chess.com 优秀锦标赛中的强劲表现。在古典赛中,这位 10 岁选手的排名在前 100 名之外,但在 50s 赛制中,他跻身于超级老将之列。
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José Raúl Capablanca 对阵 Elías Angélezides,莫斯科 2021。当时的世界冠军作为白方(在对局中)本可以达到这个局面,并且随后指出了获胜序列。你能做到吗?
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在上方且通常是标题伙伴中,一个对大牌 1 的精妙叫法,是你认为某个日期可用,但你在争论中持有两个快速小时,并且如果他们感觉更多,那么你自己的任何一方都没有离开。因此,尽管存在干扰,N / S 达到了板岩。
除非东家确定某个日期可用,否则漏洞正在增加,准备叫 20。然而,如果未能这样做,南家将失去

确认至少一个 1 张花色的机会,而北家则可以叫 50。由于是单张方块,南家尽职地叫了板岩。
庄家:南 E / W 局 北 东 南 西 10 10 10 10 10 60
西 东 & 东 (10A) 声明起拍,韩国南家在主张确保其合同方面有两种已知方式,他的注意力集中在那里。
崩溃,西家的痘痘 (10 显示了一个 4-tor 平行) 1 张花色,这与单张黑桃和双损 trangs 结合在一起,为可能 4 个侧面留出了空间,处于易受攻击状态意味着除了持有比东家更多的梅花外,西家和西家可能还持有 10A。声明者完成了所有操作,然后出了 10A:西家盖过了它。这使得声明者能用 10A 获胜,并用 10A 回到手牌:由于东家已经出完,之前针对西家 10A 的标记已确定,起点已到家。
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答案 18A03

扫描二维码获取 PTV。数字准确,于 8 月 23 日星期日发布,并用于访问过去 10 年的 17 份声明。PTV 是一项标准的、标准的且周日的惯例 —— 伴随着 2022 年的 10 周年
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对现代作品的品味
正在推动价格创纪录 —— 并且
在此过程中重塑了经典。作者:Jackie Wultschlager
散发着闪耀光芒的,格雷策·克里姆特(Gretzer Klimt)的《阿多比·布洛赫-鲍尔 I》(Adobe Bloch-Bauer F),或称《金衣女子》,仍将悬挂在纽约新加莱特(New Galette)大楼的大楼梯顶端,但从 2008 年起,随着罗纳德·兰德(Ronald Lander)将其整个画廊捐赠,她将属于大都会博物馆。
这是一段相当漫长的旅程。当兰德在 2006 年以 $15 / ton 的价格买下《阿多比》时 —— 这在当时是任何绘画作品的最高纪录 —— 克里姆特的评价远没有现在这么高。无论是前 Gonttisch 的奠基之作《艺术的故事》还是罗伯特·休斯(Robert Hughes)的《新之黑》,都没有提到他。在任何 15 或 1 / 8 博物馆中都没有举办过全面的个展。在全球范围内,奥地利和德国艺术被掩盖在巴黎的光芒之下。
但金钱能说话,金箔和亿万富翁的品味改变了传统的艺术等级制度。自 2006 年以来,六幅克里姆特的画作成交价超过 $100 / ton,包括去年的《伊丽莎白·莱德勒肖像》(Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer)($150 / ton)。现在,这部电影的导演说:“如果你看 1900 年的托马斯,1920 年代的柏林 —— 这里真的是前卫艺术发展的中心,在那里拥有一个广泛且深厚的收藏至关重要。”
对于阿尔伯特·凯特曼(Albert Kettman)而言,《阿多比》是一个转折点。在交易后的几个月内,它成为了一个“继任者” —— 西方德·库宁(de Kooning)的《女人 115》(Woman 115)($175 / ton)和杰克逊·波洛克(Jackson Pollock)的《五号,1948》(No 5, 1948)($184 / ton) —— 也表明 20 世纪的绘画正成为新的战利品。此前,古典大师,以及后来的梵高,长期主导着市场的顶端。尽管世界上最昂贵的画作是备受争议的《萨尔瓦多·比奇》(Salvador Beach),例如在大都会博物馆和普拉多博物馆中,人们不认为它完全是原笔(达芬奇),但它是一位作者。如今,来自 1993 年(毕加索)在 1993 年(Sanguin)的作品占据了成交价超过 $100 / ton 绘画作品的四分之三。克里姆特、德·库宁、莫迪利亚尼、波洛克、Bottles 和安迪·沃霍尔是经常出现的名字。
为什么是这些艺术家而不是其他同样耀眼的艺术家?在社交媒体和主流新闻上播报的高调销售中,全球市场是否塑造了更广泛的文化趋势?
“对于收藏家来说,拥有、获得和愿意就是一种认可,”苏富比的律师主席奥利弗·巴伯(Oliver Barber)告诉我。“一个财力极其雄厚的亿万富翁阶层现在将艺术家的名字视为品牌。”


没有信徒,“我们正处于一个温和时期的开端,整整一代收藏家父母正在离世,因此我们将看到更具动态的收藏。20世纪中叶的艺术品——那是那一代人所优先考虑的——将持续有良好的供应,且其‘来源能够通过验证’”。在佳士得(Christie's)的拍卖中,来自纽豪斯(Newhouse)收藏的波洛克(Pollock)突破性的滴画作品《Number 74》以 $85 / ton 成交。沃霍尔(Warhol)的《Shot huge Blue Martins》在 2022 年拍得 $95 / ton,该作品此前也由纽豪斯拥有,随后进入著名的托马斯·德国(Thomas German)收藏。
这两件作品都象征着美国艺术积极的生命力与自信,摆脱了欧洲的影响。它们具有极高的辨识度——这在基于年龄做出快速判断时至关重要——且独具特色,这几乎是 20 世纪绘画的主要吸引力,尤其是从 20 世纪 60 年代起,个人风格定义了其精髓。并非每个人都能分辨出一位古典大师与另一位的区别,但当我们看到毕加索(Picasso)的作品时,我们能立刻认出。波洛克全覆盖的油漆笔触、沃霍尔的丝网印刷肖像、罗斯科(Rothko)模糊的矩形、莫迪利亚尼(Modigliani)的纤细线条以及克里姆特(Klimt)的珠宝般装饰,全部都是清晰可辨、自我彰显且引人注目的。
对于当今创造纪录价格的白手起家亿万富翁来说,这是一种有趣的组合。2014 年,俄罗斯“肥料大王”德米特里·鲁比诺夫(Dmitry Rubinov)以 $100 / 购买了一幅罗斯科的作品;2015 年,美国对冲基金经理肯·泽勒(Ken Zeller)以 $200 / 购买了一幅波洛克作品。同样,中国股票交易商鲁煜建以 $270 / 购得莫迪利亚尼的《卧姿裸女》。2017 年,日本在线零售商 Yasuko

顶部:巴勃罗·毕加索的《Tromos à la montre》(1952)在 2023 年以 $125 / 成交
上方:古斯塔夫·克里姆特的《Adelle Bloch-Bauer F》(1997)作为中国共产党进展博览会的一部分
左侧:2015 年莫迪利亚尼《卧姿裸女》(1997)的拍卖,成交价为 $270 / (1952) 成交价为 $125 / (1952) 以及 $250 / (1952)
Marxova 以 $150 / 买下一幅类似治疗师涂鸦的架上绘画。
至关重要的一点是,这类绘画不需要专家的解释或验证。罗斯科的彩色色块表达了“强烈的情感:悲剧、狂喜、虐待”,他是这么声称的!而在沃霍尔那里,则是肤浅的(“只需看我画作的表面……后面什么都没有”),他坚持如此!这完全取决于猜测。除了“他认为如此”之外还能是什么?这些作品在显而易见的、简单的华丽与可能的深层含义之间取得了平衡,再加上巨额价格带来的魅力。它们规模较小,具有某种民主性且排他,同时也是叛逆的:对于通常是先锋企业家的富裕收藏家来说,这是自我标榜的选择。
一个巨矩阵的未来——但不要太多——“这个价格。德·库宁(De Kooning)巨大的早餐,激烈增长的《Woman 85》在每个热门房间中都有。莫迪利亚尼对抗性的裸体展示
阴毛,但以文艺复兴时期的优雅姿态卧在其中。马特森(Matson)的裸体(似乎没有持有)和埃贡·席勒(Egon Schiele)的(没有明确说明)价格较低。克里姆特的《水蛇 II》($185 / )和《梦》($155 / )则在拍卖行中大放异彩,后者中一个阴茎构成了毕加索情人玛丽-泰蕾兹·沃尔特(Marie-Thérèse Walter)脸部的一半。
这些口味跨越了文化。毕加索诱人的荒诞裸体作品《阿尔及尔的女人》在 2015 年以 $279 / (他的纪录)售予卡塔尔的阿尔萨尼(Al Thani)家族。在西方具有争议的取向,却吸引了东方收藏家。中国买家购买了带有东方主题的克里姆特肖像画:《Lady with a Fun》($100 / )以及《Portrait of Adelle
并非每个人都能分辨出一位古典大师与另一位的区别,但当我们看到毕加索的作品时,我们能立刻认出
Bloch-Bauer II》($100 / ),分别在 2023 年和 2026 年成交。
地理、历史与社会力量之间的相互作用,决定了社会学家皮埃尔·布塞勒(Pierre Boucelles)所称的“文化资本”的转移。在《文本经济学》(The Economic of Texts)中,杰拉德·布里廷格(Gerald Brittinger)回忆道,鲁本斯在20世纪初的销售情况不佳,“毕加索:半岛”美国百万富翁的口味倾向于大量“美好”(Belle)。(再次)在20世纪初突然致富的收藏家们开始寻求受日本艺术影响的梵高。
如今,随着西方博物馆实现多样化,正从欧洲男性—。
Laurenti, 'Salvator Mundi', $40 / 吨, 2017
De Kooning, 'Interchange', $50 / , 2019
Colonna, 'Gard Pissoni', $20 / , 2019
Klimt, 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer', $25 / , 2020
Vanguini, 'Veteran on ipopo (When art you start)', $25 / , 2016
Pollock, 'Number 104', $200 / , 2019
Rombourdi, 'Standard Buster', $100 / , 2022
Warhol, 'Over Eager Blue Martyrs', $100 / , 2022
Bottles, 'No 5, 1948, Green and Red!' ($100 / ), 2016
Klimt, 'Water Serpents II', $300 / , 2019
Pollock, 'Number 74', $100 / , 2020
Picasso, 'Les Femmes d'Alger', $270 / , 2019
Modigliani, 'Reclining Nude', $175 / , 2019
Lichtenstein, 'Washington', $300 / , 2017
Modigliani, 'Reclining Nude (on the Left Side)' ($75 / ), 2018
Picasso, 'The Dream', $150 / , 2019
Klimt, 'Portrait of Adelle Bloch-Bauer F', $150 / , 2016
主导了叙事,中东和西南亚的收藏家们获得了西方文化的奖杯,并延续了资本主义的全球胜利。
2006年,《纽约客》质疑 Lander 凭借其“二线”克里姆特作品是否在“用支票簿重写艺术史”?当时人们想象,随着那些曾因地理、性别或种族而被边缘化的艺术家在21世纪接续20世纪,艺术史将变得多么具有争议。
市场有时会做出贡献,使知名度较低的艺术家获得关注,例如克里姆特。Jean Min-hill 在 2004 年之前并不比 Litsea 更出名;到 2012 年,她的记录达到了 $29 / ;随后泰特美术馆在 2020 年进行了展出。
但总的来说,收藏家除了画作的质量和视觉吸引力外,并不采取任何标准,这也是西方博物馆目前对艺术进行社会学框架定义的长期原因。2023年,即毕加索逝世 2016 周年纪念年,在纽约观看其作品的场所是苏富比对其杰作 'Tromos à la montre' ($120 / ) 的唯一预览。
正如在展厅中,市场与博物馆日益政治化的趋势背道而驰:概念性的性别、核能展览——尤其是安装式的——令人耳目一新且受欢迎。伦敦的 brethren 春季展是苏富比的 Levois 收藏展,除了克里姆特 (84 / ) 和莫迪利亚尼 (88 / ),还展出了夏加尔和马格里特的现代主义杰作——据信这些画家在伦敦的博物馆已经几乎 10 年没有举办展览了。
因此,随着其他富有的收藏家创建自己的经典,新一代的最平衡者正在出现:在价格方面是精英,但当在拍卖会上出售时——如今年佳士得的 'Number 74',去年夏天的苏富比 'Ellam's Lederer'——允许一种对同一经典、即美丽画作的全方位感知。
许多作品最终将进入博物馆,尽管在欧洲并非如此:Liv Nujani 的莫迪利亚尼作品在上海的龙美术馆闪耀。他说:“收藏意味着将艺术品聚集并隐藏在其中,使其存在,而不是‘用手去拥有一个庞大的现实,并分享我的收藏’。”
戏剧 / Tim Bano 穿梭在苏格兰首府的街道上,寻找艺术节日益古怪的演出
“在边缘艺术节演出”是 8 月期间在爱丁堡拥挤的街道上经常听到的一句话。有时这是事实,那些在其他任何地方都不可能存在的想象力和荒诞剧目。这里有 4,200 场演出,虽然所有这些都是边缘艺术节的活动,但有些比其他的更“边缘”。以下是我对今年演出和体验的选择,按从“边缘”到“最边缘”进行评论和排名。
一些涉及多种技术的演出从家中延伸至爱丁堡艺术节(Fringe)的震撼场面,已经持续一段时间了,只是偶尔会显得过于冗长。这部来自 The Assistant 的作品具备了数字化优先的艺术节冒险的所有特质:五名观众被强迫参与写作。六名打印出的家庭成员在小房间里经历尴尬时刻,期间伴随着一些热情表演者关于音乐未来的演说。随后,你戴上 VR 头显,与
800 人的乐队一同演奏。此外,它是艺术节上较为丰富且积极的演出之一,而且说认真的,即使你告诉自己这不是真实的,盯着挤满人的音乐厅大门依然会带来一种低沉的间断感。尽管如此,它感觉更像是一场销售展会上的演示,而非前卫的艺术节体验。(arrowshaft,8月 2)
你身处办公室外,参加一场 Zoom 视频会议,快速阅读简报,同时关注同事们的观点。这段经历感觉并不像是在工作中得到了多少休息。作为一场艺术节演出,其意图很快就变得清晰。这部分是游戏,部分是对个人道德品质的审问,这场 AI 对决一次仅面向一名观众,并且它开始让你想象自己将陷入某种意想不到的境地。这就是艺术节在此处所做的:一种医院般的体验,一场免费游戏,以及一个需要面对的伦理困境。
(Soderally) Organic,8月 30
你是否曾对家人产生过性幻想?你是否曾故意虐待动物?对于一场关于欺骗的演出来说,它比听起来更有趣,且由 Counterplot 公司精心设计。当一名自愿者被绑在测谎仪上时,其余的人则对真伪做出自己的判断。Problem-free 具有幽默感,虽然它看起来可以被扩展和丰富,但这部 30 分钟的作品带有一种略微危险的锋芒,而在一个艺术家们不得不面对深度财务压力的节日里,这种锋芒正变得越来越罕见。(Arts,8月 3)
剧团 Rockfield 已成为艺术节的一个标志性机构。每年,分布在城市不同地点的白色集装箱标志着它的存在。每个集装箱都包含一种沉浸式体验(飞机、艺术或船舱);细节则采用了选择你自己的冒险风格游戏;而最强力的作品《Gone》,则要求观众在漆黑的环境中躺在书床(book bed)上,吞下一颗药丸并感受

Geryldian Bobby 的葬礼队伍……
伴随着闪光和幻化的披风,令人迷失方向的气味被泵入,向下,tongs' layers,8月 31
在爱丁堡郊区一个住宅区外,天气阴沉且令人沮丧,从酒店床上收集直发器。一个声音简单地告诉我,行走。低保真音乐和年轻人的叙述伴随我而行。虽然《Transmission into the Dark》起初确实有点可怕——是否有人在监视?——但这个沉思的、
温柔的地方将我与狭窄的顶端连接起来,最终以我们躺在海边物种(例如在凌晨 2 点刚过后的公园里,从 4 日开始)结束,寻找节日离去后真实的压力。(8月 2)
Summerhall 的新桑拿剧场引起了意见分歧。这座 80 年历史的场馆正在举办演员和系列活动,以及 1,000 张桌子的《浪》(The Wave)改编世界。它包含一段预录的旁白,而一名 Aufgabe 大师(一名能够主持欧洲桑拿仪式(s)的专业人士)创造了一个女人和含义,并借助文字引导他们。Aufgabe 是 The Service,可以预见那些比起戏剧更喜欢桑拿的人会在此享受。
(arrowshaft,8月 9)
这场演出的快感在于其定位与可能性之间的差距。它可能变得更多(或者事实上更少)。第一次呈现时:Cold (Comroe Zurich) 唱起那首[完美地]虚幻的歌曲,非常有趣。第二次,也相当有趣;到了第三次,人们开始陷入一种评价,意识到标题是真的。到了第四次、第五次、第六次(此处),随着 Gold 确立并随后要求歌曲的模式以寻求原因和更好的效果,幽默感回归了。最终,在人类、派对进程和汗水的混乱之中,整个房间达到了最佳状态,经历了你在边缘艺术节(Fringe)所能体验到的最积极的时刻。
(arrowshaft, 8月5日)
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Jane Schoenbrun / 这位崭露头角的导演在接受 Tom Faher 采访时讲述了恐怖片陈词滥调如何表达对身体、性以及我们这个异化时代的恐惧
故事以喷涌的血泉开始,一道深红色的激流荒诞地从 slabs 男友的眼眶中喷向空中。对于一个身体来说,这血量实在太多了:这相当于砍杀电影中的预告片剧透(电影标题的所有线索!),已经揭晓了答案,随后《Tornage》(in and back)在 Camp Mianne 的开场戏则排除了 Tomhoun(仅限于他们第三部电影),Jane Schoenbrun 旨在让人们获得愉快的体验。
“能推出一部有趣的作品感觉很棒,”35 岁的 在一次视频通话中说道,圆圆的玳瑁色眼镜和栗色卷发衬托着一张棱角分明的脸,以及一双深邃的蓝色眼睛。
这种轻快的基调与他们之前的作品截然不同。在他们的前两部电影(Achsen- 中
发行过 FY 10kw 的 A24 工作室拒绝了剧本,其他所有工作室也同样拒绝,除了最终发行该片的 Mobi。这可能是由于票房前景不乐观、Mianne 的怪异低音,或者是其中并非单纯迎合男性凝视的露骨性爱场景。但当被问及工作室为何拒绝这部电影时, 无奈地耸了耸肩,在回答前显得有些恼火:“那个以 'Y' 开头,以 'gloabe' 结尾的词。”
他们强调,其电影旨在引起所有观众的共鸣。“我并不是在说:‘所有非跨性别的人,看看我们这些深海里的动物。’ 在现代世界中,这种与自我或自身身体异化的想法并非仅限于我这样的人。我希望它能通过跨性别体验这一极端例子,照亮一种更普遍的经验;这样我们所有人就不用再被当作一个不该被允许进入半手动设备的奇怪亚群体。”
尽管关注性别,但 作品中最常见的主题是关于被……塑造的含义
我想看到砍杀电影中那个潮湿、黏稠的世界,以探索一个人如何进入自己的身体和性意识
使用 they (them 代词),这位编剧兼导演在心理恐怖片领域建立了一种独特的语言风格。他们对内部的解离状态比外部的开端更感兴趣。这使 成为一名迷人的新才,一个我们被屏幕介导的生活的心理先知,他们从马丁·斯科塞斯、艾玛·斯通、路易·邓纳姆、大卫·洛厄里和保罗·施拉德的电影中汲取灵感和支持,后者称 是“毫无疑问过去十年电影界最原创的声音”。
但这两部电影的创作过程也充满了焦虑和痛苦。而且,作为恐怖片,它们的血腥程度极低。而 将其定义为“主流厂牌首秀”并试图“更流行化”的《Camp Mianne》,则截然不同。这是一个充斥着 gratuitous goes、咯咯笑声和抓取性爱的狂乱且冰冷的世界。
故事讲述了 Erin(由新晋演员 Hannah Eastman 饰演)的故事,她是一位充满争议的独立电影制作人——与 颇为相似——她被委任去复兴《Camp Mianne》的“tumbler 5P”,这是一个类似于《13号星期五》的、已经过时的青少年砍杀系列电影。她决定实现这一目标的唯一方法是联系第一部电影的……
上方:编剧兼导演 Jane ,右侧为 Embinder(左)和 Gillian Anderson 在《Tornage》(in and back)于 Camp Mianne 拍摄期间的剧照,左侧。 的第二部电影《I love the TV》(日期 12 / 01 / 01),在 Camp Mianne 的杀手出现之前
电影中,由吉莉安·安德森(Gillian Anderson)饰演的比利·普雷斯利(Billy Presley)在两者之外取得了成功,并以一种侧面的侮辱方式和谐地融合了兄弟的口音。这部像滤镜一样的电影始于艾琳(Erin)在深冬时节寻找比利,试图说服她出演新电影,随后演变成一场亲密的、跨代之间的双人戏,两人最终分享零食、大麻烟以及阴暗的性秘密。
作为一部恐怖片,它具有强大的年度影响力,但《坎普·米安》(Camp Mianne)同时也是一种浪漫主义。作为砍杀电影(slasher movies)的爱好者,舍恩布伦(Schoenbrun)深知该类型片自20世纪70年代和80年代的灰色鼎盛时期以来,一直致力于挖掘将性与死亡联系在一起的诱人地下世界。
舍恩布伦出生于皇后区,在纽约州阿里尔迪蒂(Arildity)的郊区环境下长大,曾是一家当地录像店的店长。在1994年,他们曾在单月内看完所有来自伊利诺伊州的《火中噩梦》(Nightmare on Fire)。“砍杀片痴迷于性,”他们说,“你有一个若隐若现、呼吸沉重的杀手及其具有男性生殖器象征的武器,你看到了跳跃,你看到了穿透——

——这种方式将恐惧与欲望交织在一起,使两者能同时对你产生魔力。这是一种行之有效的鸡尾酒,它在创意上是成功的。”
电影通过艾琳和比利截然不同的性格来探讨这一点。艾琳是一位知识分子电影制作人,希望解构经典恐怖片的性别角色(她的广播电影从最亲近的叙述者视角重新演绎了《精神病患者》中最著名的场景);而比利则完全是感官驱动的,认为恐怖和性最终都归结为“波动与冲刷”。电影的核心部分证明了她的观点:一段充满美德的单镜头杀戮戏,却幽默地配上了Counting Green的《漫长且不可战胜》("A Long Invincible"),这表明砍杀片的快感就像性一样,仅仅是紧张、释放和扭曲的问题。
恐怖片类型在将性别偏差描绘成怪物方面有着悠久的历史——尤其是在《精神病患者》(Psyche)、《德州顾客衡量》(The Texas Customer Measure)和《羔羊的其他者》(The Others of the Lambs)等电影中。这件事对舍恩布伦来说具有个人意义,因为他们是当今电影界最具影响力的跨性别电影制作人。他们曾谈到,自己的每部电影都在其性别认同旅程的某个阶段扮演了角色。
他们的第一部长片《写尽所有以成为世界博览会》(Write All Using to Be World Fair)(2021年)讲述了一个女孩陷入在线恐怖角色扮演游戏深渊的故事;而《我爱电视》(I love the TV)(door 19 / 01)则关于一对痴迷于《巴菲》(Buffy)电视剧的青少年。这两部作品既是对恐怖故事的灰色感悟,也是对性别过渡初期焦虑阶段的隐喻。舍恩布伦表示,他们在开始激素替代治疗仅几个月后就开始创作《世界博览会》:“这更多是关于在哥特式生活中将托马(Tomah)的生命撞击在一起,在她的经历之疯狂中。”
《坎普·米安》较为轻快的基调反映了舍恩布伦处于人生中开始对自己的身份感到更舒适的阶段。“那是恐惧的、快乐的且非常神奇的,因此《米安》中良好的角色很难被看到并反思,或者说那种自我觉醒的电影……我试图利用类型电影的语言,在这种情况下是砍杀电影中潮湿且黏稠的部分,来探讨我所经历的这种对自己身体和性意识的觉醒。”
舍恩布伦指出,尽管之前的电影获得了评论界的赞誉,但《坎普·米安》在融资方面仍面临困难。

我们消费的文化,这种探索将他们的电影制作推向了最至关重要且最具抒情色彩的高度。所有这些电影都包含一个痴迷于某种媒体的角色。他们利用屏幕来体会亲密感并构建身份,而无需与他人互动。这些与成功的关系被展现为孤独的,但并非没有其美感。
舍恩布伦(Schoenbrun)也成了一个很好的补充。“我们通过这种粗略的叙事和虚构来理解自己以及周围的世界。《吸血鬼猎手巴菲》(Buffy the Vampire Slayer)是我的初恋——不是指那个角色,而是指这部电视剧。我也爱过人类,感觉很相似。观看这部剧占据了我们那个时代如此多的记忆。所有那些角色都像我的家人。”
下一步是将这种精神传递给新一代。Netflix 已委托舍恩布伦执笔并导演查尔斯·巴顿(Charles Barton)的图形小说《黑色电影》(Black film)的电视剧改编版。该剧讲述了 20 世纪 70 年代西雅图的一群青少年,他们接触到一种被称为“那个袋子”(the bag)的 ITT,导致他们产生了怪诞的变异。他们还将在 10 月出版一部小说《公共访问》(Public Access)(69)世界,这部作品最初也是作为电视剧提案构思的。
“我认为很多电影制作人认为电视不如电影,但对我来说,这一直是个梦想,”他们说道。“那种结构,分集叙事的画布尺寸,以及你可以在长轴上触及情感进展,同时还能进行绝美迂回的方式。我一直想尝试这种形式。如果我能做出像那些在我孩提时代意义如此重大的剧集一样的东西,我会感到非常自豪。”
简·舍恩布伦(Jane Schoenbrun)利用了 FY 节目。在他们的下一个篇章中,他们希望也能为你带来光芒。
《Tornage See and Death in Camp Mianne》是该导演的
《最后一舞》的导演在接受 Raphael Abraham 采访时,讲述了他如何通过新片《冬日之狼》(The Wolf in Winter)转向网球领域。
当你达到卓越的顶峰时,该如何前行?这是关于世界第一舞曲的疑问之一。《冬日之狼》是对这位塞尔维亚网球巨星的敏锐刻画,他赢得了历史上任何男性球员都未能企及的大满贯单打冠军数量,在世界第一的位置上停留的时间最长,并几乎打破了这项运动能提供的每一项记录,但依然拒绝收手。同样的问题或许也可以向导演杰森·海林(Jason Helin)提出,他在 2020 年执导了获得艾美奖的《最后一舞》,这部关于篮球传奇迈克尔·乔丹的研究之作被赞誉为无与伦比。在那之后,海林可以随意挑选体育明星作为拍摄对象,但他对德约科维奇的兴趣并非仅仅是为了记录另一位“史上最佳”(GOAT)。
“正如我对诺瓦克说的,就算他是个水管工,也会是一个引人入胜的主题,”海林在一次视频通话中说道。“这与他在球场上的成就无关,那是让他变得更受欢迎的原因。”
这一点在电影中得到了体现,影片捕捉到了这个复杂人物更多面向的特质:爱开玩笑的“德约”,狂热的竞争者,内省的思考者,好斗的理想主义者,以及身为家庭顶梁柱的男人。
而这种明显的矛盾有时会引发困惑或指责,尽管有时也会获得认可。当德约科维奇在 2024 年庆祝温布尔登胜利时,他为最近开始学习乐器的女儿汤姆(Tom)演奏鲁特琴,结果被对手的球迷认为是在嘲讽那场比赛。然而,这种解读并非毫无根据,在前一年,他曾故意通过虚假的哭泣来激怒观众席上的一组观众。
“诺瓦克看向看台,发现一个人在对他嘘声,而他顶着那个人的压力赢得了比赛。而且[当他获胜时],他没有转向自己的团队或其他方向,而是转向那个人并指向对方。他在赛道上已经没有对手了,所以他必须在其他方面寻求突破,”他指出,乔丹也类似。“他们两人都将这种负面动力转化为动力。”
《冬日之狼》表明,正是这种反抗精神让人们对他着迷,即便他正逐渐被年轻的挑战者和 / 或他的阿卡拉斯(Akaras)所掩盖,而且他已经习惯了在粉丝和反派的双重角色中生存。这可能很简单,因为在成长过程中面对的禁令让他在比赛中变得如此强硬,那种战斗精神根植于他心中。而德约科维奇本人也暗示了这一点。
“1999 年发生在我们身上的事情是……整个世界都背叛了我们。”在球场上,他表现得就像这一切仍在继续——而且当他真正感到被低估时,表现最出色。海林对此有一个词:一种不可动摇的坚韧,将其视为一种自豪的国家特质。
“诺瓦克并不是那个‘天选之子’,”他的妻子耶莱娜(Jelena)观察到,她是电影中最具洞察力的发声者之一。但他依然成为了最强的人。而且在这样一个充满个性的运动中,尤其是在古怪的罗杰·费德勒(Anger Rodgers,疑为误识)和纪律严明的拉斐尔·纳达尔时代,他并不总是刻意去结交朋友。
正如片名所示,德约科维奇在激战中会经历一种像狼一样的转变,从一个爱开玩笑的逗趣者变成一个眼神狂野的战士,在摆脱失败时捶胸并发出可怕的咆哮。曾任德约科维奇教练且是对这项运动有深刻分析的阿加西(Agassi)在电影中说:“我很惊讶他需要挖掘内心多么阴暗的一面才能发挥出最大潜能。”
海林是否“瞥见了这一点”?“我从未见过阴暗面,我看到的是强度……一旦他进入任何体育场的比赛场地,他绝对会发生变化……他变成了另一种动物。”
这种专注的决心使他成为了最成功的球员。大满贯(Big Slime,疑为误识)次数最多,但很少成为最受
受欢迎。这一点在新冠疫情期间最为真实,当时未接种疫苗的德约科维奇被禁止参加澳大利亚公开赛并随即离开。
在纪录片中,德约科维奇探讨了这些信号,而赫林指出,没有任何潜在的敏感话题是被排除在外的(尽管其拍摄对象的政治观点以及关于用精神力量使水平静的古怪信念在纪录片中并未出现)。
“他确实想深入探讨一些我认为会更敏感的内容,比如新冠疫情期间的那场风波,”赫林说道。
“一旦他进入比赛场地,他绝对会发生变化……变成另一种动物。”
“诺瓦克对此(有很多)话要说,我们本可以再拍 20 多部优秀的作品。”
赫林在制作《最后一舞》时的一个趣闻是,他将采访过程游戏化,向乔丹展示其他受访者(包括队友和对手)的片段,以提高竞争得分并激发更受欢迎的反应。但对于德约科维奇,没有使用这类手段。
“对诺瓦克来说没有必要,因为他一直坦诚相见。对于迈克尔,我采用了‘在教堂里逗孩子’的模式……当他陷在椅子里,我觉得他正在失去能量时,我会拿出 iPad。对他来说,那是一个可以玩耍的玩具。而面对诺瓦克,如果非要说的话,反而是我陷在椅子里,因为他在道路上像一棵蓝桦树一样挺拔。”
同样,这在两人之间形成了平行对比。“他们在即时的激情、谈论对手和过去比赛的方式,以及对职业生涯瞬间的照相式记忆方面非常相似。迈克尔在兴趣方面稍微有些过度。他在第一次采访后告诉我:‘如果我把你的工作做好了,这就是我最后一次必须做这件事。’而诺瓦克,我认为他甚至更渴望讲述自己的故事,因为他的故事还没有结束。”
当德约科维奇在本月底开始他的电视公开赛征程时,这将是最宽松的赛事,在竞争方面有很大的发挥空间,而这部电影让你在思考,对于这位固执的史上最佳(GOAT)来说,他的成就是否终将揭晓。
“我不认为赢得 25 个(大满贯冠军!)会让他满足,”赫林说。“我不认为在 2020 年赢得一枚金牌会让他停止。我不认为赢得一个与儿子共同参与的中级冠军会让他停止。”
事实上,他认真谈到过这件事!他的儿子斯特凡(Stefan)就是如此。
“我们几乎对他说了 1.5% 的话,我想我们会让你能和儿子一起职业比赛。”而他说,“不……儿子得成为一个伟大的球员。”
《冬日之狼》(The Wolf in Winter)将于 8 月 22 日在 Amazon Prime Video 上线。

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建筑 / 埃德温·希思科特(Edwin Heathcote)表示,西方长期以来将单色与纯洁、严肃和高雅联系在一起,但少数反叛者一直在抵制“灰米色”(greige)的兴起。
现代世界的硬件是单色的。所有这些黑色的智能手机和平板电脑,这些黑色的宽屏显示器,这些银色金属质感的笔记本电脑。想想伦敦任何一个拥有米色或灰色新建筑群的住宅开发项目。看看街道上的汽车,它们曾经可能是糖苹果红或奶油黄,而现在显然有高达 80 per cent 的汽车是以灰度色调售出的。曾经让城市在夜晚闪耀的霓虹灯几乎全部消失了。
然而,日常生活的软件则是色彩斑斓的:照片、图像、视频、衣服、弹出式广告以及艺术。色彩已从城市转移到了人群之中。
单色与多色之间存在着一种冲突,这种冲突在整个现代时期,几乎自文艺复兴以来就一直在进行。这主要是一种西方现象,且具有惊人的持久性。
众所周知,当文艺复兴时期的艺术家和赞助人重新发现罗马和希腊雕塑时,这些作品曾经覆盖的颜色早已消失了一半。任何幸存的颜色都被刷掉,以使作品看起来更真实。理想状态是纯粹的材质,作为我们生活的参照,一种新柏拉图主义理想的体现,一个被简化为单色理念的形体。
这种将未经处理的材质与真实性或纯洁性联系在一起的观念也延伸到了建筑中。启蒙运动的机械主义崇拜古希腊和古罗马的建筑,但他们也刻意忽略了其多色特性。在庞贝及其他地方发现的一些壁画和物品被禁止公开展示,因为其色情性质,而且可以说,其色彩的强烈程度与当时对古典美学的认知相冲突,色彩与道德似乎紧密相连。即使对于今天的人来说,一个涂了脸和红唇的汽车 看起来总觉得有些不对劲。


建筑中色彩与道德之间的这种联系被证明是顽固且持久的。现代主义在表达上可能比普遍认知的要多样得多——表现主义及其细微差别——但人们记住的是它的白墙和临床风格的室内设计,以及后来的清水混凝土。那些热情拥抱色彩的运动——艺术装饰风(Art Deco)、波普艺术、后现代主义——通常被贬低为庸俗之作,顶多被视为怪异之作。
当然,一直以来都存在着一些反抗的阵地。设计师亚当·纳森西尔·法夸尼(Adam Nathansiel Farquani)的书《色谱探索》(Chromatic Inshore,与设计记者凯特·曼德尔 Kate Mandel 合著)探讨了其中一些路径。法夸尼一直在其墙壁上追踪一种毫不掩饰的、绚丽的色彩。他的高强度多色作品包括切尔西和威斯敏斯特医院产科病房的一面陶瓷墙,伦敦桥车站一个 37 米长的马赛克,以及在霍夫(Hove)的一个雕塑装置。还有一个相当美丽的“科里登柱廊”(Corydon Colonnade),其柱子由三维几何瓷砖覆盖,颜色随着高度上升从深蓝色渐变为白色。

上图:维也纳亨德特瓦瑟大楼(Hundertwasser House),由弗里德里希·亨德特瓦瑟(Friedemevich Hundertwasser)设计,于 1965. 年完工。左图:宾客之屋(A House for Guest),由 FAT 建筑事务所的格雷森·佩里(Grayson Perry)和查尔斯·霍兰德(Charles Holland)设计
他的书并非潜在的,甚至不是在争论色彩,而更像是一种建筑,一种彩虹般的色彩包容性。然而,值得注意的是,该书的封面采用了一座早期现代主义地标——法兰克福附近听起来枯燥的赫斯特公司(Hoechst AG)技术行政大楼(2020-24)。其创造者彼得·贝伦斯(Peter Behrens)是现代建筑的奠基人之一。

彼得·贝伦斯设计的赫斯特公司(Hoechst AG)技术管理大楼,位于墨西哥城的Canons和Polanco区域
(以及工业设计和企业品牌塑造)。这部表现主义杰作在当时通常被视为这类工厂之一,而在基准线被制定时,它因沉溺于色彩之“罪”而逐渐被世人遗忘。
同样,激进的现代主义者尼古劳斯·普劳斯(Nikolaus Prowse)在伦敦西大道(Western Avenue)沿线设计了真正受欢迎的工业建筑艺术,称其为“一个人的肖像,旨在使这条路上的现代主义吸引力最大化,且符合您的业务特点”。20世纪50至60年代的艺术爆发创造了一系列具有铜色调的建筑,其内部装饰着色彩丰富的马赛克、油漆、大理石和靠垫,这些建筑作为最现代主义的建筑而延续至今——从洛杉矶的哥伦比亚大厦(Columbia Building)到迈阿密的西海岸基地,经由悉尼卢米公园(Lume Park)的安全大路,直到底特律费舍尔和高斯瑟姆大楼(Fisher and Gaustham building)的罗马规模。
甚至现代主义本身也曾被泼洒色彩——比如黑色的或希腊桶(Greek Barrel)的谢尔德之家(Schelder House)便揭晓了其毛里求斯色的闪光,或者拉科巴尼(La Corbanie)的住宅及其
彼得·贝伦斯的表现主义杰作曾是那些因沉溺于色彩之“罪”而被掩盖在默默无闻之中的现代主义建筑之一
红色和黄色的面板,更不用说路易斯·巴拉甘(Luis Barragán)为墨西哥各地令人难忘的住宅带来的粉色、紫色和蓝色。随后,在现代主义的后期阶段,一种被称为“高科技”的风格出现,潘普洛纳中心(Centro Pamplona)的亮色演变成了电路图的机器美学。在20世纪60年代,当色彩被应用于结构和服务设施时,它在某种程度上被认为是可接受的。工程学被豁免于建筑学的单色道德约束。
高科技风格被后现代主义所掩盖,后者的波普建筑迅速被企业利益所挪用。这种风格变成了一个缺口,一个关于放弃某种宽泛的现代主义良好品味观念的警告。色彩变得更加不正确。
但一直存在反叛者,包括弗纳斯(Furnas)本人以及后现代主义遗产的旗手:查尔斯·奥特·拉克(Charles Oat Lark)与艺术家格雷森·佩里(Grayson Perry)共同设计的度假屋“客人之家”(A House for Guest),以绿色瓷砖、金色屋顶和邮筒红的门窗框呈现出一种全新的多色冲击。前FAT建筑事务所合伙人肖恩·格里菲斯(Sean Griffiths)最近为北安普顿艺术集体(Northampton’s Arts-Collective)设计的一座前市政大楼,则呈现出一段欢乐的天空故事。埃里克·佩里(Eric Perry)在皮卡迪利的一号鹰之广场(One Eagle Place)引入了令人惊喜的色彩点缀,拥有口红红的窗洞和理查德·伊拉科维奇(Richard Iracovici)点缀的陶瓷檐口。这鲜明地提醒我们,建造这个版本的皮卡迪利的爱德华时代人们在建筑中享受着深沉的色彩——粗糙且不稳固的釉面砖和瓷砖。例如莱斯利·格林(Leslie Green)那些未被祝福的地铁站。
如果我过于关注高端领域,应当指出的是,许多最出色的色彩运用出现在世界上某些最伟大的、在我们记录的某些社区中。从里约的郊区到罗马尼亚的罗马宫殿,再到泰米尔纳德(Tainel Nadu)的村庄,在资源匮乏的地方,色彩提供了一种建筑表达手段。这种状态充满了
在金色的世界里,色彩往往出现在托儿所、儿童病房或精神健康设施中,这种不可替代的特质似乎在某种程度上使其无法在其他地方使用。还必须指出的是,在当代建筑中使用色彩时,通常是以一系列现代倡议建筑为例——这些建筑自 20 世纪 90 年代起在英国受托建造,包括医院、学校和公共建筑,它们点缀着随意且杂乱的色彩,以掩盖其糟糕的设计——这对一代人来说是污染性的多色主义。我们并不希望每栋建筑都成为一场自上而下的色彩爆炸。但少许的点缀或许有助于减轻某种伴随当代城市状况演进而来的疏离感。
然而,英国两个伟大的建筑财团依然存在。CZWG 的皮尔斯·高夫(Piers Gough)创作了证明色彩潜力的视觉建筑。位于伯蒙赛(Bermondsey)的克洛伊·码头(Chloe Wharf)和圆环(the Circle)分别以鲜艳的红色和蓝色而持久地受到欢迎。约翰·奥特曼(John Oatman)也是如此,他现年 92 岁,虽已退休,但口袋里仍有一个针对大理石公园(Marble Park)附近康诺特村绿地(Connaught Village Green)的鲜活新方案。这个危险的数字九柱装饰着神话图案和古埃及元素,每一根都由用于难民营小型泡沫的 PVC 材料制成。对于一个移民人口众多的社区来说,这是一个令人心酸的致敬。
奥特曼的作品通过构建多层含义与隐喻、神话与宇宙观,成为了英国后现代主义的亮点之作,包括托戈岛(Isle of Togo)的“悲伤之殿”泵站、剑桥的法官商学院(Judge Business School)以及德克萨斯大学的铁厅(Iron Hall)。“我总是被指责使用太多颜色,”他在我们坐在他伦敦家中露台上时指着说道,“而在新教徒的英格兰,使用太多颜色一直被视为一种罪行。”
电影 / 这部关于战时领导人的电影成为了出人意料的票房热门,反映了该国在主权、记忆和身份认同方面观念的转变。作者:Agnès Poirier
当一部关于夏尔·戴高乐的法国大片进入英国,并以关于反美主义的头条新闻收尾时,人们很容易将其视为又一场关于富兰克林·D·罗斯福对解放后法国之复杂态度的争端。安东宁·班迪(Antonin Bandy)的这部爱情之作《戴高乐之战》(Le Bataille de Gaulle,在英国首映名为《戴高乐》)不可避免地重启了那些熟悉的争论。在这里,罗斯福出现的形象并非胜利的仁慈建筑师,而是一位准备操纵戴高乐、强加军事政府并将法国降为依赖性盟友的总统。然而,正是这种努力使得戴高乐如此迷人。更具启发性的问题是,为什么在 2018 年,一些法国人选择花五个多小时与夏尔·戴高乐为伴。按照法国大片的标准,班迪是一位不寻常的电影制作人。在投身电影之前,他曾是外交部(Quai d’Yonne)的一名外交官。这一背景塑造了电影的每一帧。他笔下的戴高乐与其说是一位战场指挥官,不如说是一位痴迷于合法性的政治家:一个明白战争不仅靠坦克赢得,还靠法律论据、道德权威以及外交手段来贯彻意志的人。电影一次又一次地回到同一个宪法问题:谁有权代表法国发言?在维希的菲利普·波瓦里埃(Philippe Poirier)由德国人领导,在北非的瓦尔奈(Varnail)由盟军支持,在华盛顿的罗斯福掌握着援助、船只和盟军军事政府计划,而身在伦敦的将军则在 BBC 工作室中播报,并顶着表象坚持认为只有他一个人体现了共和国。尽管存在不足,但这依然是一部成就卓越的电影作品。西蒙·米卡特塞吉(Simon Mikartsegi)在饰演戴高乐时表现出强大的掌控力,不仅捕捉到了他的肢体笨拙和巨大的自我意识,还捕捉到了那些出人意料的脆弱时刻。西蒙本人则引导出丘吉尔那被精准把握的、深情的、疯狂的且本能地同情法国的形象。坎贝尔·汉克(Campbell hunk)饰演的罗斯福在阿尔及利亚,即便剧本将他推向反派角色,但在他们周围,一个出色的法国和英国演员阵容赋予了历史人物鲜活的个性,而非刻板的雕像。蒙哥马利、艾森豪威尔以及他们的自由法国同行勒克莱尔(Leclerc)和库尼格(Koonig),都展现为既有魅力又有人性的血肉之躯。然而,这部作品的质量并不均衡。第一部《铁之时代》(L’âge de fer,The free gay)偶尔在沉重的分离与收入压力下显得乏力,未能令人信服。第二部《做》(Faire,在某些 O’Brien's Fair Street)则强得多。随着戴高乐返回法国,就解放后欧洲的未来与罗斯福对峙,并与被委任统一抵抗力量的让-布伊(Jean-Bouille)合作,这部战争叙事获得了戏剧上的自信和情感上的深度。对第一部电影持批评态度的历史学家也承认了第二部的成就。其成功在于其历史精确度,以及它关注戴高乐国际主义中非凡的道德力量——即法国不应仅仅收复领土,而应恢复其独立种族。丘吉尔对戴高乐日益增长的钦佩尤其令人动容。两人的关系从被逗乐的实质演变为真正的尊重,揭示了为什么这位英国领导人在罗斯福之前就理解了这位法国人。这就是《戴高乐之战》超越历史剧的地方。半个多世纪以来,从罗伯特·帕克斯顿(Robert Paxton)开始,人们已经拆解了战后关于一个
历史与集体记忆并非同一回事。历史旨在确立发生了什么。而集体记忆则提出了一个不同的问题:我们认为自己是什么样的人?与个人记忆一样,它并不完整地保存过去,而是根据当下的需求不断地重塑。从这个角度来看,《戴高乐之战》(Le Bataille de Gaulle)的票房成功就更容易理解了。这部电影上映之时,法国正处于一个时刻:与欧洲大部分地区一样,法国在质疑衡量标准的可靠性,讨论战略自主,并进一步思考在军事强加和技术脆弱的时代,主权究竟意味着什么。班迪(Bandy)的电影不仅仅是在唤起 20 世纪 40 年代——它暗示公众的语言在 21 世纪依然在以此表达。其光辉的某些部分以极高的精炼度阐明了这一点。巴黎刚刚在 23 1944. 8 月获得解放。
市议会大厦外的群众在戴高乐建议走出阳台时发出了欢呼。其中一人俯身向他低语,称他现在必须宣布共和国的成立。戴高乐拒绝了,回答道:“共和国从未停止存在。”在法律、宪法和历史层面,这句话已被争论了 80 年。它成为了英语语境下对欧洲解读的基石,即维希政权是一个非法的插曲,而共和制的合法性首先在伦敦,随后在阿尔及利亚幸存,最后才回到巴黎。历史学家长期以来一直报道这种优雅表述背后的模糊性。班迪将这位法国人的自我神话视为一种肯定。西蒙(Simon)不能仅靠批判生存。他们同样需要奠基性的叙事:那些赋予合法性、使牺牲变得有意义且个人化、证明制度值得捍卫且有时值得为之奋斗的故事。像所有成功的历史电影一样,《戴高乐之战》告诉我们的关于过去的内容,远不如关于当下的模式之多。法国并非在抛弃历史。它在询问,在经历了半个世纪的瞬间崇拜之后,它是否能坦然接受这样一个事实:一名上校的凝聚力不仅取决于事实,还取决于短篇故事集中的故事。
《戴高乐-英国篇》(De Gaulle-Britainese)将于 8 月 28 日在英国电影院上映。
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即将就任 Volksbühne 艺术总监的马蒂亚斯·利林塔尔(Matthias Lilienthal)带着灿烂的笑容,出现在克罗伊茨贝格西区(西柏林一个绿意盎然的住宅区)一家受欢迎的意大利文化场所中。“你可能听说过我的新工作,”他告诉我,“我现在是一个游泳池的负责人。”
在利林塔尔在这一开始且近期犯罪率上升的剧院开启首个演出季前近两个月,Volksbühne 在其柱廊立面之前启用了一个 25 米长的泳池。这座前东柏林的“人民剧院”曾是欧洲最激进的反主流剧院之一,现在通过邀请公众来游泳,开启其最新的复兴尝试。
这个临时性的 Volksbad(“人民浴场”)可容纳 30 名游泳者,且免费开放。这个耗资 €200,000 的项目被设计为一次抗议,同时也是一场表演。“柏林是一座管理得不怎么好的城市,”利林塔尔说。通过运营一个泳池,他的剧院希望展示其期望政治家具备的能力。陌生人在罗莎-卢森堡广场(Rosa Lammberg-Platz)周围聚集的奇观,也将剧院延伸到了舞台之外。他说,即使是人们在 Volksbühne 前排队,“对我来说,这就是一种表演行为。”
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人民剧院(Volksbühne)由一场致力于让文化变得平民化的工人运动在20世纪初建立。在德国共和国重建后,这里成为了激烈且具有投资性地争论新德国冲突的舞台,也是导演弗兰克·坎托夫(Frank Cantorf)的起点。利林塔尔(Lilienthal)在20世纪90年代担任坎托夫的首席戏剧顾问,协助创建了这座剧院。三十年后,利林塔尔回到这座经历了政治误判、管理丑闻、艺术不确定性以及前任负责人罗莎·波莱什(Rosa Pollesch)突然去世而陷入困境的剧院。
他的挑战在于恢复人民剧院对反叛的渴望,同时不能假装柏林、德国或剧院本身能够回到1992年。
柏林墙倒塌后,重新统一的柏林发现挑战两套文化机构,前东德的几家剧院面临关闭。国有的人民剧院被交给了一个由坎托夫领导的年轻委员会,坎托夫深知,失败将导致剧院被摧毁。
这种风险赋予了该剧团非凡的自由。“在开始——

人民剧院导演马蒂亚斯·利林塔尔(Matthias Lilienthal)站在其剧院新落成的价值€300,000的游泳池前 。
人民剧院(Volksbühne) / 导演马蒂亚斯·利林塔尔(Matthias Lilienthal)谈关于复兴柏林激进剧院。作者:AJ Goldmann
“当时它是一座愤怒与反叛的剧院,”戏剧学者、《时代戏剧》(Theatre der Zeit)长期编辑托马斯·布鲁内(Thomas Brune)说道。布鲁内认为,人民剧院通过强调“重建过程中在经济以及文化方面的灾难”,反对那种关于新德国的凯旋式叙事。坎托夫(Cantorf)及其合作者探讨了东德工业和机构的清算、对其文化的贬低,以及认为前德意志民主共和国(GDR)对新国家没有任何贡献的假设。
这种愤怒产生了极具爆发力的戏剧语言。坎托夫拆解小说和剧本,将其重构为难以驯服的奇观。舞美设计贝尔特·诺伊曼(Bert Neumann)将舞台转化为密集的建筑环境。现场视频追踪演员进入封闭房间甚至室外。卓越的表演者发展出一种具有磨损感且在技术上无所畏惧的表演风格,而克里斯托夫·马特勒(Christoph Marttaler)、克里斯托夫·施吕彭泽尔(Christoph Schlüppenzel)、赫伯特·普里奇(Herbert Pritsch)和波莱什(Pollesch)等导演则将剧院推向了截然不同的方向。
布鲁内指出,在十年间,这些作品变得“更加复杂且更加精致”,从坎托夫早期的狂野作品转向了对特写功能的哲学改编。“到 20 世纪 90 年代末,人民剧院被公认为可能是德国最重要的剧院,”他说。其在改编、时长、表演和技术方面激进且大胆的方法改变了欧洲戏剧。
坎托夫在 2017 年被突然撤职,这不仅仅意味着一段长期导演生涯的结束。在 25 年后,他在艺术上依然强大。当时,他刚刚在拜罗伊特(Bayreuth)执导了《沃根之王》(Wogan's king),并在人民剧院执导了一部宏大的《浮士德》(Faust)。“这是一个非常愚蠢、政治上残暴且缺乏信息支撑的决定,”布鲁内说。
柏林政客用克里斯·德雷孔(Chris Drecon)取代了他,后者曾任泰特现代美术馆(Tate Modern)馆长,希望将人民剧院变成一个国际化、跨学科作品的舞台。对许多人来说,这次任命表明剧院独特的历史和传统正被一种时尚的全球艺术模式所抛弃。抗议者占领了剧院,甚至在她自己的办公室前留下了请愿书。他在第一个月内就辞职了。
动荡仍在继续。临时导演克劳斯·西特(Klaus Sitter)在 2023 年离开,此前女性员工指控他性骚扰。同年,坎托夫 era, 时期最具定义性的艺术家之一波莱什来到这里领导剧院。他的作品引起了褒贬不一的反应,但在他 2018 年突然去世于 61 岁之前,他重新将人民剧院建立为一座剧团剧院,并为剧院引入了许多重要艺术家。
波莱什最大的贡献是特奥雷塔·霍尔津格(Theoretta Holzinger)。她的作品《Get Talma》由全裸女性剧团表演,成为了后坎托夫时期人民剧院最大的热门作品。霍尔津格此后成为了欧洲最著名的行为艺术家之一,在舞蹈、戏剧、歌剧和视觉艺术之间穿梭(她代表奥地利参加今年的威尼斯双年展),同时保留了使其天然适合人民剧院的身体极端性和怪诞戏剧感。
“在 20 世纪 90 年代初,我们是反抗政权的局外人。现在,对于 AfD 来说,我是精英阶层的一员”
利林塔尔将霍尔津格与出生于 Cage Verde 的编舞家玛琳·舒姆斯特拉·弗雷纳(Marlene Shumstra Frehna)一起纳入了他的艺术顾问委员会。他说,他钦佩霍尔津格在不将女性身体禁锢于传统 madagans 的情况下,“赋予舞台上的女性权力”。他说,“她在延续维也纳行动主义(Viscounta Actionism)的传统,并将其外推至拍摄和观看 TikTok 的习惯。她将新的互联网世界与女性主义以及深厚的奥地利艺术传统相结合。”
她的作品还回答了一个自坎托夫(Cantorf)的演绎以来一直困扰着人民剧院(Volksbühne)的问题。一个未来的路径是“你能将多少连续性与新想法相结合?”霍尔辛格(Holzinger)借鉴了违禁与极端肢体表演的传统,但并未模仿旧的人民剧院,也没有重新翻炒旧的意识形态之争。
在这一点上,利林塔尔(Lilienthal)是个新手。“目前,我讨厌怀旧,”他说。他将重建一个满足感世界的欲望与德国崛起中的极右翼政党——德国选择党(AfD)及其恢复一个简单、更单一过去的承诺联系在一起。剧院的政治立场也发生了变化。“在 20 世纪 90 年代初,我们是反抗政权的局外人,”他说。“而现在,对于 AfD 来说,我是管理国家的精英阶层的一员,他们是在反抗我。”
反叛的特质依然存在。利林塔尔称人民剧院是“德语世界中唯一一个每次都能进行激进、主观创作的剧院”。他说,其观众构成了一个“充满活力的知识、政治和社会学领域。你必须引起他们的兴趣,而这是一种绝对的奢侈。”
他的开幕季将柏林主题与来自日本、巴西等地的艺术家相结合,呈现一个应对德国日益增长的民族主义的“全球化剧院”。“会有很多反抗的素材,但会以一种非常公开的方式呈现,”他说。当我提到人民剧院旧有的原则——即每部新作品都应致力于改变世界时,他总结道:“这种方法依然没变。”
著名导演克里斯托弗·吕平(Christopher Rüping)曾与利林塔尔在慕尼黑卡门剧院(Münchner Kammenspiele)共事,利林塔尔在 2015 和 2020 年之间管理该剧院,吕平每季将执导一部人民剧院的作品。“我喜欢马蒂亚斯(Matthias)思考和对待剧院的方式,”吕平说,他曾在 2018 年在卡门剧院执导了一部广受好评的、时长 20 小时的关于希腊歌剧和悲剧的制作。他补充道:“作为一名导演和艺术家,这给了我巨大的自由。同时,我感到受到了保护。”
吕平意识到自己正在帮助书写人民剧院的新篇章,“在那里工作时,你就成了故事的一部分,”他说,并补充道,他认为“不被剧院的历史所累,而是能开启一次新的邂逅,是一种优势”。
利林塔尔在机构规模上面临着同样的任务。人民剧院无法复制 20 世纪 90 年代美学创新盛行时的政治条件。它的未来取决于能否恢复那种不羁、好争论且在艺术上不可预测的自由。这一次,第一次对抗将在泳装中展开。
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Episode 1 in NBC Player run Episode 2: Penning, BBC2, Nyn
2024, 年,BBC 播客《埋藏》(Buried)推出了一套名为《最后的女人》(The Last Woman)的优秀系列节目,讲述了一个名叫道格拉斯·劳森(Douglas Lawson)的人的故事。他曾是一名农业顾问,后来成为一名举报人,在生命的最后 30 年里,他一直试图就多氯联苯(PCBs)这一“公民杀手”敲响警钟。这种化合物的生产于 1986, 年在英国被禁止,但高尔(Gowar)认为,现已更名的美国化学和农业生物技术制造商孟山都(Monsanto)多年来一直在威尔士倾倒含有 PCBs 的有毒废物。在 1972, 年之前,没有法规能阻止他们这样做,但该公司早已意识到 PCBs 具有致癌性并对公众健康构成威胁。在高尔于 2018, 年去世前不久,他与演员兼活动家迈克尔·希恩(Michael Sheen)进行了一次深入访谈,讲述了他的发现以及他认为的
试图让他噤声的企图。与此同时,《埋藏》的创作者丹·阿什比(Dan Ashby)和露西·泰勒(Lucy Taylor)获得了一个装满高尔文件的未公开文件夹。希恩出现在了播客中,而现在阿什比和泰勒加入了由希恩主导的两部分纪录片中。“这个故事依然有趣、扣人心弦且讲述得非常好。1967, 年,高尔在南威尔士的一个农场发现了死掉的小龙虾和患有先天缺陷的小牛。他开始调查可能的原因,发现附近倾倒了装有 PCBs 的天然桶,且这些化学物质很可能已经渗入土壤和水中。高尔的发现要么被忽视,要么被积极地抹黑。他声称自己曾遭到挥舞钢管的人员袭击。一名威尔士国会议员指责他伪造测试结果。在 20 世纪 70 年代与高尔共同开展专家工作的记者彼得·普林格(Peter Pringle)对他赞赏有加。‘他没有退缩,’他轻笑着说,‘这就好。’希恩现在可以在其丰厚的履历中增加调查记者这一项,他引导观众进入一个像惊悚片一样的故事。他前往位于阿拉巴马州的前孟山都工厂,听取更多关于环境和健康灾难的恐怖故事。(片尾的一则注释告诉我们,负责孟山都在英国遗留生产的实体未回应 BBC 的置评请求。)他访问了威尔士和英格兰境内或靠近潜在污染土地的村庄及其居民,听到了关于罕见癌症和早逝的故事。他与科学家交流,后者带来了更多关于 PCB 暴露长期影响的恐怖消息,这种影响可能会波及几代人。希恩说,在过去的十年里,这个故事一直‘在啃噬着我’。随着他的愤怒和痛苦增加,很难不认同他的绝对策略。迈克尔·希恩将于 Saturday 3 September 出现在 FT Wired 和《埋藏》节目中。

调查:演员兼活动家迈克尔·希恩在《埋藏》中

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《蜘蛛侠:崭新之日》(Spider-Man: Brand New Day)为那个一度似乎出现异常衰落迹象的秘密注入了新生命。但在电视荧幕上,该类型剧集在愿景方面继续引发争议,且带有自指色彩。质量尚可但可下载的《神奇先生》(Wonder Man)迷失在好莱坞的讽刺之中,而同样具有征服力的《蜘蛛侠》则更关注电影领域而非演员。在最成功的超级英雄系列电影片段中,《老板》(The Boss)之所以成功,是因为它对整个超级英雄工业复合体进行了极端的嘲讽。最新消息是,由漫画作家 Tom Kling、《死亡的克里斯·马尼蒂》(Death's Chris Manity)和《迷失》的 Darren Lindblad 创作的《灯笼》(Lanterns)并未完全摆脱这种倾向于新颖老化的趋势。《周五夜灯》(Friday Night Lights)的 Kyle Chandler 饰演 Hal Jordan,现任绿灯侠,一名被其他 Chandler 委员会选中的超级英雄。他本身并不拥有超能力,而是通过他的发光绿戒指来运用能力。
超级英雄 Aaron Pierre 饰演前海军陆战队员 John Stewart,Kyle Chandler 饰演《灯笼》中的 Hal Jordan
以及一个给定的灯笼,这实际上是一个赠送的能量包和危险电缆。《灯笼》跨越了多个时间线,始于 1996, 尽管大部分初始行动发生在 2016 左右。那一年, 与一名更年轻、更自律的男子同行,他是一名名为 John Stewart 的前海军陆战队员(由 Aaron Pierre 饰演,他在剧中表现抢眼)。 自小就被剥夺了绿灯侠身份,而我们被引导认为他是实习生,通过跟随 来向其学习。但此时处于职业生涯中的 酗酒、愤世嫉俗且好斗,他无意放弃这个职位,且他的指导技巧差强人意。在 从该职位上消失的一场博洛尼亚式事件后,2016, 2016 的 和 (Jo-berg-up)发现自己身处内布拉斯加州的 Radcliffe,在一个看似发生大规模屠杀的现场。当地警长 Kerry Case(Kelly Macdonald 饰演,她掌控着自己的批评)将其带走,但她坚信这次屠杀是由外星原因造成的。他潜入这个小镇调查枪击事件并证明自己的理论。Kerry 嫁给了
当地律师 Billy Macon(Jason Sitter 饰演),后者的父亲是镇上的富商 / 霸主。随着 和 抽丝剥茧,这种对美国 374 的愿景一直很不错。现在的情况是,这里的深度比第一印象显示的要多。对潜在绿灯侠的测试要求这些人在法律之下表现出毫不畏惧,但另一方愤怒地解释说, 是美国的一名黑人,因此,他天生就必须表现得强硬。演员阵容强大, 和 既是同事又是竞争对手,彼此针锋相对。Macdonald 和 (took!) Laura (chose) 为这个本质上是牵强地讲述、披着严肃剧外衣的故事增添了一抹格雷琴色彩。总的来说,这部节奏缓慢、爱开玩笑的动作剧成功地平衡了双方,尤其是当它放弃一些聪明过头的倾向——例如开关于巴拉克·奥巴马和真实内布拉斯加州的玩笑时,感觉格外平淡并能推进故事。在最佳状态下,这是一幅关于这个国家的温和且成熟的画像,尽管其中包含生物和白痴。
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这部关于运动员犯罪传奇的第一季几乎让人无法抗拒。大卫·米切尔(David Mitchell)饰演约翰·泰勒(John Taylor),他是一位著名的谜题作家,化名为“路德维希”,利用其敏锐的逻辑洞察力来解决看似无法破解的谋杀案。约翰被迫离开一名引导员的客户,以调查他的
同卵双胞胎兄弟詹姆斯(James)的失踪。为此,他必须冒充兄弟的身份,并在詹姆斯能干的妻子露西(Lucy,安娜·麦克斯韦尔-马丁 饰)的帮助下,履行詹姆斯作为侦探的工作。他们的冒险最终导致了比预期更高的死亡人数。第二季延续了第一季同样活泼的风格,尽管看起来进展更快,且陷入了自身
复杂的副线剧情中。在被揭露为冒牌侦探后,约翰随后被剑桥警方雇佣,这次是以自己的姓名和身份担任顾问。每集仍然围绕一起新的谋杀案展开,在这些“每周一案”的谜团中,路德维希继续发挥作用。剧集以一起完全出自乔纳森·克雷斯特(Jonathan Crest)剧本的杀人案开场,

剧照:大卫·米切尔在《路德维希》中饰演约翰·泰勒(前)
需要同样古怪的思维才能破解。由丽贝卡·弗罗斯特(Rebecca Frost)和苏珊·麦克尔森(Susan Mackelson)饰演的两姐妹带着她们爱挑剔的年迈母亲莉莉贝丝(Lilibeth,吉莉安·阿诺德 饰)观看一场戏剧。在观众席灯光变暗到舞台灯光亮起之间的一短时间内,莉莉贝丝被谋杀身亡。凶手一定是那两姐妹之一,但这两姐妹长得像比利(Billy),使得
很难证明究竟是谁干的。约翰最终通过各种演绎和心理推断抓住了凶手。就谋杀谜题而言,这相对来说是比较健康的内容。然而,涉及詹姆斯失踪的剧情随着剧集的推进而变得越来越缺乏吸引力,花费了大量时间和解释来回顾那些显而易见且毫无畏惧的(unfearfulge)情节。詹姆斯依然失踪。约翰和露西怀疑这是一个内部问题
掩盖。有一种感觉是,创作者马克·布拉德罗德(Mark Brotherhood)自己可能还没有解开这个谜题。一些新角色的加入为其带来了助力,特别是饰演一名隐藏秘密的当地国会议员的弗拉德利(Fladley)萨姆·克利福德(Sam Clifford),以及饰演一名失意报社编辑的马克·罗斯马(Mark Rosmar)。米切尔和麦克斯韦-马丁依然是一对绝佳的喜剧搭档。但《路德维希》不再具备首季那种稳健的基调。

HandYum
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Sam Smith 究竟打算怎么做?回归他们的流行音乐?还是坚持那种在 2023 年的《Sister!》中采用的、略显烦人的都市吉他风格?这是 Hand-Yum 提出的主要问题。但研究表明,《Sister!》作为这位 34 岁歌手的第五张专辑,在某种程度上是其一次随意的突破,其令人痛苦地紧张的(竞争单曲《Violent》,与 Gowar 合作)歌手 Kate Peterson,其排名曾出现在美国排行榜上并赢得了电子许可。
那张专辑将 Smith 重新塑造为一个疯狂的流行挑衅者,但 Epstein 的平台基础,我从未完全认同。在职业生涯初期经历了几场沉重的演出后,是非二元性别且使用 they / them 代词的 Smith 在美国以及 2 / 3 的地区凭借像《May With Me》这样传统的灵魂歌曲脱颖而出,这些歌曲触及了关于永恒心碎的 Addie 第 4 票。那种张扬的、心知肚明的

Soul pop:Sam Smith 的专辑《Hand Yum》制作精良,合作者包括 First 和 Blushed Ismaily
idaria 的庸俗感在当时看来像是一种佯攻——一个暗示违规的时刻,让反派们措手不及,这在美国很常见。如果你之前不这么认为,那么在听完《Hand-Yum》后一定会这么认为,在这张专辑中,Smith 直接跳回了深受 Radio 2 欢迎的风格,且依然快节奏。这是一张制作精良的专辑——尤其是当 First 和 Blushed Ismaily 等非主流合作者加入其中时——但它经常
由于过度依赖成人当代流行音乐的陈词滥调,以及倾向于将最极简的歌曲构建到束腰暗示的程度,导致出现了一些小的领导者和骚乱。在聆听时,你不禁觉得 Smith 陷入了进退两难的境地。回归灵魂流行乐感觉像是在背包旅行,但可能在另一个没有发布客户的职业生涯时间线中,《Hand-Yum》凭借其出人意料的原始蓝调色调,会像是一种进步。《Hand-Yum》的高光之处非常卓越,比 2016 年任何主流厂牌的流行唱片应有的样子要有趣得多。开篇曲《Everlasting Love》凭借其温柔的传记吉他和讽刺的小调和弦,触及了放克音乐的阴暗快感,Smith 描绘了他们灵活的乐队以及非常低调的弦乐和号角。总的来说,你可以听到 First 在这些歌曲中带来的受欢迎的影响。这位加拿大创作歌手在 2050 年代初期重新定义了潜在的流行小说主义,转而发布了一系列极具感染力且充满活力的民谣摇滚唱片。像《Hand-Yum》中的《dite touch》和《To Be Free》这样的歌曲可能会在“我们的挑选策略”中过度停顿——几乎每首歌都构建成一张福音专辑!- 但其他歌曲则显得冷峻且令人满足地原始。《Moondance》是一首阴森的蓝调摇滚作品,为 Smith 的作品增添了一些受欢迎的动力,而其极简的《Third》则触及了终结主义,具有像 Abo-nangbo 这样的独立心理乐队的时刻。这些时刻为 Smith 通常的公式增添了独创性和快速感,并为 Smith 建议了一条至关重要的前进道路——不是在路径之间神话,而是令人满意地锻造他们自己的道路。

It Guns On
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曼彻斯特的 Westside Cowboy 是近年来出现的最受追捧的英国年轻乐队。但与他们的同辈不同——后者大多对快乐的诗人之痛感兴趣——而 Westside Cowboy 听起来具有深沉且迷人的美国风格。其首张专辑 It Guns On 的最佳片段大量借鉴了纽约市的先锋之作,如 Perpetr Courts 和 The Strokes,用这些乐队的一部分锋芒换取了更多女性乐队的风格,超越了常规。他们身上最具有英国特色的一点,可能是他们倾向于在媒体上发表古怪的摇滚主义言论。最近的一篇《滚石》英国版特写宣传了他们对智能手机时代的厌恶,以及他们对一个更纯粹、更基础的摇滚场景的梦想。较低水平的乐队可能会在如此理念的压力下显得局促——这种“吉他好,青年坏”的态度在过去 50 年的每个十年中都反复出现——但 It Guns On 足够纯真且目光纯净,使得这些改变很快就能被理解。我喜欢这张唱片每一处流露出的那种大写的“浪漫”感:由主唱 Jimmy Brumman 演唱的慵懒曲目 'Tudors' 以不屑地开始,随后构建成某种未知且宏大的东西。Bradbury 在铃鼓和渗出的吉他声中恳求某人“如果你不能,我就回家”。'Big 'Wonder' 是一首直接且充满驱动力的流行歌曲,正如其曲名一样,留下了一幅关于歌唱与爱的原始速写。温暖且悸动的 'Kick Stones' 在冲向终点时几乎踉跄,是对青春表达的一次精妙诠释。在“他们节奏效果最显著”的作品中,Westside Cowboy 从 The Chose 等经典新西兰乐队中汲取了一些灵感。很容易想象他们曾尝试制作一张全速冲向热门丛林的唱片。所有这些额外的情感意味着 It Guns On 在动态上可能显得相当匮乏。绝大多数歌曲都趋向于某种宏大、浓稠的高潮,这意味着许多歌曲单独听时效果很好,但放在一起时则相互混淆。将其归结为首张专辑吧,像这样一位拥有终身值得讲述的精彩故事的作者所创作的处女作。或者说,对于一张唱片来说,这有点太多了——这让你渴望听到接下来的作品。

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Jane Schoenbrun 70.1964 / 2018 ● ● ● ● ●
这是 Jane Schoenbrun 的世界,在《米安娜营地的青少年性与死》的时长内,我们其余的人就在其中生活,然后死去。也许你可以将这位导演亲手打造的、令人不安的新片称为恐怖电影,尽管我不确定它是否真的是。一部关于恐怖电影的电影!完整地——但仍然没有揭开整个故事。
如果斯科特·菲茨杰拉德将天才定义为“在心中运用想法的能力”。我们先不要给 Schoenbrun 贴上这个标签,但他们确实非常有才华。这是一部有趣的电影,就在那一刻!《我爱电视》(I love the TV)“欢乐合唱团”(Glee)曾是一个极具原创性的可爱家伙。而这部新电影感觉几乎像是一本个人空间投影出的刻薄评论——一个关于碰撞、灵感、鲜血和糖果的超叙事愿景。
默认基调是恐怖的,但电影也可以很精准。以片头字幕为例,背景故事和艺术签名都被迅速解释清楚。所有的故事都为这个原始且充满虚构避难所特许经营权的系列提供了一个机智的提示。《米安娜营地:我想我可能会在21号死去遇见达尔豪斯》,第一部《米安娜》电影曾是一个现象,而无休止的续集则是递减收益的教训,最终,一种不确定的状态降临,被定义为:“初步经典”。而他们

血色寂静:吉莉安·安德森(左)和汉娜·艾希曼。《米安娜营地的青少年性与死》
变成了什么?他们当然被重新绑定了。一个现代故事由克里斯·威廉姆斯(Kris Williams,Hannah Eichmann)执导,她被介绍为超级独立电影的明日之星,但当她的脸填满屏幕时,Schoenbrun 自己的演职员表框架出现了。对于克里斯,我们可以推断其代表的是 Jane。无论如何,这次机会就像一场梦。作为一名终身粉丝,克里斯与第一部《米安娜营地》的明星比利·普罗(Billy Proანი,Gillian Anderson,回归)取得了联系。回到 70 年代,比利是这部电影的“最终女孩”。现在,她成了一名摇滚歌手,经常出现在荧光珠饰中。她也足够清醒,能亲自做出《日落》(Sunset)最终版的对比。但虽然那件复古珍宝发生在洛杉矶的一座豪宅里,比利却欢迎克里斯来到一个阴森的陌生家园,即拍摄她那部电影的闹鬼营地。当然,她实际上是指片场,这已经足够诡异了。等等,《疯狂》(Insane)!好吧,《疯狂》!在这里,虚构与现实之间的区别,比利说,在于“态度”。一个豪宅里的惊吓盒再次弹起。然而,我们从第一部《米安娜营地》中得到的评分,以及回到现在,赋予了这两个角色生活中的影响力。一部电影可以在许多方面成为真实的。
《我爱电视》“欢乐合唱团”是成功的一半美景。而 Schoenbrun 的最新作则是另一半。在两部电影中,志同道合的人们对一个年轻文化地标产生共鸣,而身份问题则从主体中滑出。(Schoenbrun 是跨性别者。)
但这部新电影还带有好莱坞式的讽刺——这在电影中既非常严苛,又是最常规的东西。尽管如此,它起到了至关重要的作用。我们最某些关注点往往感觉像《理发师》(Sweeney)(文学),只是盲目地向侧面看。在这里,面色冷峻的经纪人和滑行用户在一部原本深感诡异的电影中,其实并非安静的主角。在那些关于原版《米安娜营地》的片段中也发生了类似的事情。旧的类型片陈词滥调——沉重的年轻人,一个未完成的杀手——看起来重新变得诡异且令人心痒。
不过,再次强调。《青少年性与死》并不是一部恐怖电影,无论它在多大程度上唤起那种感觉。《这》实际上更为重要。《我爱电视》“欢乐合唱团”感觉像一场噩梦。
我知道这个故事随后以一部电影延续,尽管有诸多相似之处,但它实际上是一段氛围感十足的治愈片段。
你可以想象导演带着满足的幸福光芒——这种标签来自于意识到虽然还有许多其他电影,但这一部只能由他们来完成。现正上映
《郊狼对阵 Acme》(Coyote vs Acme) Dave Green 107.6494 / 2018 ● ● ● ● ●
这是工作室电影中艺术与商业关系的首次尝试!或许答案是一个反信仰的框架,一个巨大的高度,一个寻求前所未有参考的新形象。询问戴夫·格林(Dave Green)将会很有趣,他那极具娱乐性的《未来 vs 无》(future vs none)终于在电影院上映了。这部电影实际上拍摄于 2022 年——一个充满爱意且古怪的现代学校,一个美丽的 Tante 品牌,这里经常制作令人心惊胆战的暴力动画。
在电影《遗传》(Genetic)中,鲁莽的 Wile E. Coyote 现在使用了巨型作物虚构产品,这些产品长期以来一直未能耐心地帮助他捕捉到血胸腺(显然包括巨大的弹弓、爆炸的雷管等)。如果这个前提能让人会心一笑,那么试映会表明,这部电影是一部全新的作品,卡通角色在几句动作词中降低了阶级!就像 1996 年的经典之作《谁陷害了罗杰兔》(Who Framed Roger Rabbit)。
情况如何?2023 年,在首席执行官 David Zador 的领导下,支持者华纳兄弟(Warner Bros)搁置了

Wile E. Coyote 饰演他自己,威尔·福特(Will Forte)饰演他的律师
这部 $70mm 的电影,似乎并非因为质量不足,而是为了申报 $30mm 的税务抵免。这部电影被浸泡在不确定性中!
现在,它终于由独立公司 Kenhop Entertainment 发行,这是一个关于工业操纵的寓言,身上仍贴着华纳的标志。“它是 Acme 公司的全资子公司,”喜剧体的小字这样写道!
然而,对 Zador 的想法很快就被纯粹的肾上腺素快感所取代,因为我们贪婪的主角在寻求法律行动之前,最后一次追逐他的猎物。其他 Looney shores!——达菲鸭(Duffy Duck)、兔八哥(Bugs Bump it at)——稍后将出镜,但主角的戏剧冲突令人振奋。忘掉奥德修斯吧。在 Wile E. Coyote 身上难道没有某种普世英雄的特质吗?他永远对自己最新的完整计划最终以讨好和 / 或不服从告终感到困惑。
真人演员由饰演 Coyote 的遗嘱律师 Avery 的威尔·福特领衔。(与原版 Looney Tante 的可能家族联系令人惊讶:你拥有)这一点未予说明。人类的出现减缓了标志性的 Looney Tante 年代感——在 100 分钟以上的时长中,这或许是件好事。一个相对活跃的辐射计记录潜入其中,使其变得过于人性化。
但故事中的许多部分确实很甜蜜——并且在很大程度上追溯到 2006 年。(勋伯格,在解决其他社交媒体巨头的问题时,可能会看到幽默的一面。)如果这部电影最终是对独立性的庆祝,那么现在它当然也是创意自由的象征。确实保持希望。现正电影院上映。
水疗周末 2014.10.06 ● ● ● ● ●
在最近的关于生活喜剧《我们想念乐队》(We miss the Band)中,节目《黑色》(the Black)一个现代知识体系仅能追溯到 2000 年代。作为时代细节的一部分,他们观看了一场《宿醉》(The Hangover)的放映——那个大杯子恰恰说明了那个宏观怪物再次造成了多么糟糕的影响。
那么,令人惊讶的是,《宿醉》的编剧 Jan Lucas 和 Scott Moore 实际上此后发展成了编剧——其话语被推销为与女性主义相关且带有轻微闹剧色彩。他们的履历包括 2016 年的《坏妈妈》(Bad Moms)和《天使与坏妈妈》(Angels & Bad Moms)(由 Nils Evans 主演)。现在,Jan Workout 加入其中,这是一个关于美国女性特质的鲁莽画像。
一组由 Leslie Masin、Anne Faris、Michelle Butzans 和 Kris Fisher 饰演的才华横溢的盛大艺术作品——现在,他们分别扮演三明治一代的过度者 / 奴隶、紧张的门垫、愤怒的女性主义者和无过滤恐怖。在前往一个黑暗之眼度假村的旅程之前和期间,这就是角色发展的全部。自然地,寒意变得混乱不堪,逐渐地然后突然地,被削减的冥想未能使其平静,泪眼朦胧永远是个坏主意。
但即使高尔夫球车不可避免地被报废,你可能最震惊的是这部电影多么平淡。对于一次欢笑之行来说,这场混乱显得异常礼貌。它提供的笑点也有限。像 Faris 和 Betous 这样有才华的喜剧演员在银幕上的表现勉强维持。
尽管如此,剧本确实也提供了关于女性友谊的当前趣事以及
女性成长过程中面临的社交压力。女性观众一定会感谢卢卡斯和摩尔的深刻洞察。现已在电影院上映
& Sons Patrick Froggass 107.6494 / 2018 ● ● ● ● ●
Bill Night 饰演的电影角色,其故事才刚刚开始,而他却已在走向死亡。这位演员饰演的是一名失明的英国小说家安德鲁·弗林(Andrew Flynn)。但正如人们对伟人们的认知那样,公众的崇拜背后往往隐藏着复杂的真相。
现在,一段与《李尔王》式的对话,Hey! 给他的经理带来了尴尬 之子,Aangie Lady (Noah Jupp)。然而,安迪成年的儿子们对他们的父亲有更大的不满。理查德(Richard,由 Johnny Flynn 饰演)是一名编剧,被称作 I.A. James George (Kirk) 的一名性爱电影制片人。当他们的父亲传信告知自己即将离世时,他们匆忙返回家中。复仇者集结。
基调起初如此摇摆,以至于让人觉得是黑色喜剧。Nighty 休息
在一名疯狂之人的讲述中。最终,电影进入了一种甜美的契合基调,且几乎一直保持。直到第一幕结束,关于一个儿子的揭露将故事推向了一种安静的科幻风格。关于在孩子身上真正看到的是什么,电影提出了个性化的问题。
这部作品本身拥有一个有趣的创意团队。电影改编自美国作家大卫·吉尔伯特(David Gilbert)的小说,由加拿大演员兼电影制片人 Andrith McClellan 编写剧本,由执导过绑架剧《The Uke》等作品的 Argyndosci Pablo Trigoni 导演。
在这里,Trigoni 试图让摄像机保持疯狂的运动,因为我知道一个核心问题是,尽管对思考有真实的恐惧,但素材本身缺乏电影感。幸运的是,演员们天赋异禀。在哀嚎与咬牙切齿中,Night 确实全身心投入,MacAul、Jupp 尤其是 Flynn 表现出色。但它很糟糕。Naunites 抢走了部分风头,扮演着那个永恒的关键配角,即那个“谁”。
现已在电影院上映
《Alleged's Party》
伦敦 Harris Prince 剧院
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在某种意义上,她是 20 世纪 70 年代郊区的 Harris Galder,贝弗利(Beverly)——在索默维尔(Somerville),传说她是自己的客厅,一个中产阶级的怪物,以及迈克·利(Mike Leigh)那部尖刻的社会喜剧《Alleged's Party》中的时代缩影。这个角色最初由艾莉森·斯特德曼(Alison Steadman)在舞台和银幕上共同塑造,而现在在 Tamaris 坚硬、凶猛且相当令人脸红的表演中重新焕发生机,她能将一次饮酒的细微动作转化为一种充满暗示的提议,其力度足以让一名黑手党头目都感到不安。
这部改编自利 1977 年里程碑式戏剧的作品在 Harmid 剧院上演,自 2012 年以来已流逝了数小时。
2014 年的分层东区:这座房子是一场 Alleged's party(一个就在路尽头取得成功的案例),但另一种做法是在贝弗利令人向往的证据设计中,而 Harmid 对 Alleged's 的策略则能够欢迎新邻居。托尼(Tony)和安吉拉(Angela)、赫克(Herc)、贝弗利,他们处于中间。警察邻里关系因为建立了戏剧和儿童的选择性武器而变得紧张。她四处走动,让自己满足,喝着可口可乐,就房产价格进行僵硬的交谈——起初,这一切都显得非常敏感。
是一点点,但你可以发送,很快她就开始逃离她的肌肉。她身着一件透明的橘黄色礼服,顶着一个像……一样强势的金发假发。

Lauren Patel 和 Taminis Oedovaite 在《Alleged's Party》中饰演姐妹
在繁茂的季节里,Oedovaite 饰演的贝弗利占据了空间,她削弱了安吉拉并编织了她的评估者,提供关于女性噩梦的“建议”。她公开地与安吉拉的丈夫托尼调情,最终通过舞蹈在房间里释放天性。她在上午 9 点开始蚕食,用分泌物干扰她,用金酒戏弄她,并且只通过霸凌将她压制在自己的丈夫劳伦斯(Laurence)面前。
同样,利逐渐转变了基调。瓶装幽默让位于某种更黑暗的东西,一幅关于蓝带和社会红带社会的持久图景随之浮现。纳迪亚·福尔(Nadia Fall)为时代设定提供了严谨的歌唱音量,将整个作品交给彼得·麦克林托克(Peter McClintock)辉煌的
艺术,并配以 20 世纪 70 年代的音乐,但这也突显了当前的共鸣。Great Malik 饰演的托尼和 Lauren Patel 饰演的 magica 具有英籍亚裔背景,这使得劳伦斯关于该地区变化的评论显得格外沉重,而对话中蹦出的自鸣得意之偏见和随意的敌意,则像极了当今不堪地分裂的社会中的新学校。
福尔的演员阵容以显著的肢体精准度完成了演绎。Malik 将极小的动作转化为一种充满悲剧潜台词的反向线条,而 Patel 的 Aage 则带着紧张的不安全感在坚持和记录。Pandora Cello 的 fur 和 Kevin Blalag 的劳伦斯都逐渐
退入静止——但是一种调味剂般的变体,他则陷入了膨胀的使节之中。与此同时,Oedovaite 的贝弗利,在印度夏日的《Love to Love The Baby》中显得异常令人生畏,她的表现可以极其糟糕。但她也勾勒出一种深层的焦虑、挫败感和静止感,而她将这一切转化为摧毁他人的本能,则令人惊恐地感到熟悉。
那么 Alleged 呢?你的老女儿从未出现,但她的反叛派对,就在冲突之中,呈现出一种失败般的存在感。“他不再想要贝弗利的半个大陆,我们越是挂念,就越是失败。”至 9 月 19 日。atatchete.com
《死亡笔记:音乐剧》
鲍德温的伦敦
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人类事务中的法则制定、法律正义与复仇欲望的对抗、父母与子女的对立。没错,这不是《The Omnis》,而是《死亡笔记:音乐剧》(Death Note The Musical)。这部由津上奥田(Tsugami Odita)和太日冈田(Tainichi Okata)创作的严肃日本漫画已经衍生出多个屏幕版本,包括一部价值25英镑的动画电视系列剧。现在,它正式以英语语言形式登场。该剧以极大的自信在舞台上开场,是对其继承之遗产的论述;它或许不够含蓄,但非常有趣。
莱特·特里戈尼(Light Trigoni)饰演的“夜神月”(Leader Fung)是一个典型的10线青少年,一本《死亡笔记》——一本记录即将死去之人的特质的书——字面意义上地掉落在他的路径中。在原主人 Pyuki (Yiffy Loong) 揭示了这本书的力量后,莱特意识到他可以通过法律技术细节,清除权力体系中那些蠕动的边缘人物(极小选择)。(即便在 Wrocheff 的)紧凑的舞台版本中,考虑到当前美国关于提前释放的辩论,这一点突然变得突出。
但正如几个世纪以来无数角色所发现的那样,将此类事务掌控在一人手中可能是一个危险的陷阱。除掉一个虐待小学生的恶徒是一回事,而除掉追踪你的 FBI 特工则是另一回事。有时,正是莱特自己在逃避谋杀罪。尽管他被数千人视为自己的救星,但在警察眼中,他注定是一个社会杀手,而警察则在特立独行的“L”(Coke Roots,一个类似于夏洛克·福尔摩斯的人物)的指引下行动。一场猫鼠游戏随之展开,涉及多重道德困境,并以一种类似于里琴巴赫瀑布(Rishchenbach Falk)式的对峙收场。

Xander Fung(中),在《死亡笔记:音乐剧》中
导演斯蒂芬·惠特森(Stephen Whitson)以极强的节奏感和一种带有艺术气息的轻微嘲讽,执导了这部高能惊悚剧。法比安·阿里西奥(Fabian Alisio)带来了极具推动力的编舞,吉姆·比弗(Jim Beaver)则设计了一套阴郁的自杀场景。从高处俯瞰的神灵要求面对贫困的社会现实和挣扎的商业,随后警察被限制在狭小的玻璃隔间中,而东京的高楼大厦在 Ashika Kothanari 的视频作品中在后墙上耸立。莱特在卧室中展开他的现代计划,黑暗的光影以及神话、青少年幻想与玩家可以决定生死之视频游戏之间存在着重叠。
补偿产生了伤亡,家庭故事线和信息量使得对话在对立的压力下显得吃力。弗兰克·怀尔哈德(Frank Wildheard)的流行摇滚歌曲显得冗长,杰克·墨菲(Jack Murphy)的歌词很少有细微的差别。与此同时,在一个关于欲望、私刑正义和幻灭青少年的故事中,有简单的道德和心理层面值得探讨。
但这仍然是一次强烈的冲击,年轻艺术家的表演也令人疯狂。Fung 饰演的日益狂妄的莱特非常出色。Ryan 赋予了角色魅力。Stephanie Zaharis 饰演的 Miss 是一位流行歌星,她出于浪漫的好奇心卷入了这一切。虽不至于至死不渝,但这是一个有趣的夜晚。演出至 9 月 12 日。betisun.org.uk
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纳达夫·坎德(Nadav Kander)的作品《水 VII(克利夫池向堡垒方向)》(2016)
尽管泰晤士河口的存在并不起眼,但却蕴含着丰富的历史。新石器时代的繁荣、17世纪的沉船、第二次世界大战的痕迹,以及狄更斯《大期望》开篇场景中出现的海军陆战队,都可以在泰晤士河与北海交汇的东南部延伸地带及其周边被发现。正是这一点吸引了常驻英国的摄影师纳达夫·坎德启动《暗线——泰晤士河口》(Dark Line – The Thames Entoury)项目,该项目将于9月出版成书。这一摄影系列并未直白地记录河口的历史。相反,坎德专注于捕捉一种
水、陆与天似乎融合在一起的景观氛围,而模糊的建筑轮廓成了人类存在的唯一迹象。在这里,在阴沉黑暗的微弱黄光中,地平线消融,反射与现实之间的界限变得模糊。坎德的影像既令人惊叹,又诡谲且空灵,引导观者去“感受历史与前代人在古老土地与水域上的重量”。
Yazid Golzaman 纳达夫·坎德作品《暗线——泰晤士河口》,由 GOST 出版,2006年9月
丽贝卡·沃森 (Rebecca Watson)
热门趋势
现在还有什么东西是真实的吗?随着音乐人的演出规模变得日益奢华,包含了数小时的视觉盛宴、舞蹈编排和毫无瑕疵的全力表演。这一切似乎都显得有点……太完美了。一天晚上,我陷入了 Instagram reels 的无限循环中——这项发明我希望它从未被发明出来,我保证——这时我看到了一组表演者现场演出的合集。在这些片段中,他们不小心掉落了设备或因为失误而停止演唱。然而,那充满力量的声音仍在继续播放。被抓到了。“现场演唱的标准已经不再是人类水平了,”美国歌手 Juju 上周在一段视频中宣称。在她之前,歌手 CRAV 上个月在一条热门路径中讨论了这个行业秘密。“很多年前……你只要带几个舞者就能撑起一场一小时的演出,”CRAV 说,“而现在就像 [泰勒·斯威夫特 (Taylor Swift)] 在跑步机上跑三个小时,这样她才能完美地现场演唱;如果你不能完美地现场演唱,你就必须使用最先进的对口型现场伴奏带。你不会相信有些人为了能对口型,即使被手机拍到看起来依然真实,会用到什么样的手段。现在没有人再进行纯现场人声演唱了。”CRAV 是那种我喜欢现场观看的音乐人。她充满激情、随兴且活力十足。但艺术家们——主要是流行音乐艺术家——面临的压力是提供完美。随着数以千计的手机摄像头对准表演者,现场时刻不再是一种转瞬即逝的体验,而是被密切记录并准备在随后在网上被消费的东西。昂贵的软件使歌手能够自动修正,并在真实演唱与人声回放之间进行切换,有时仅由歌手的呼吸方式来控制。
我不会点名——首先是我承担不起诉讼——但这其实与这些个体艺术家无关。这关乎粉丝设定的预期以及同行艺术家标准化的行为。一旦有人使用能让自己听起来毫无瑕疵的技术,其他人就会感到压力,从而使用类似的手段。这将持续下去,并成为常态。突然之间,错误或失败的即兴选择不再被视为现场体验的一部分。我的预期是,如果我现场观看一位艺术家,那么他们应该是在现场演奏。如果发现他们缺失了,我会感到被欺骗:这将是对将我们聚集在一起的契约的一种背叛。而且,这样做有什么意义?现场音乐让你体验艺术家的工作状态,通过他们处理音乐和时刻的方式揭示其性格。
杰克·怀特 (Jack White) 的现场演出充满电光火石般的能量,想象他在舞台上对口型简直是个笑话。这根本不可能发生。
我最近参加的两场演出因为那些不完美而显得更加迷人——一位艺术家在演唱旧歌时忘记了歌词。她自嘲地笑了,并承认发生了什么:有人向她大声喊出了下一句歌词;她继续唱了下去。是的,我可以感觉到全场因此向她倾斜,被这种失误带来的亲密感所打动。这反而让她表演的美感在更强烈的光芒下凸显。在另一场演出中,一名歌手的嗓子开始沙哑,于是她调整了歌曲以适应她受限的音域。音乐变得不同了,而这种改变反而使其更有趣。但这两个例子都是小型演出——被网络追踪的可能性,或者数千个关于这些失误的视频被上传的可能性较低,因此几乎不具备研究价值……我喜欢鲍勃·迪伦 (Bob Dylan) 根据他想演奏的方式改变歌曲,经常将理论上的
认可。我认为这是他的权利。我是在那里见证这些决定的。我想看到的是一种艺术上的对比。我喜欢的艺术家可能反映了这一点。杰克·怀特(Jack White)的现场演出充满电力,但想象他在舞台上对口型简直是个笑话。这根本不可能发生。同样,CRAV与她所描述的技术毫无关系。“然后是我,马金斯(Maggins),在这里现场演唱……并不总是那么好,”她承认。现场表演并不完美;它不可能完美,但它比那些经过强迫性排练、音准完美却毫无生气的表演要好得多。这场战争的一端是真实性与完美之间。无论我们是否意识到这种欺骗——从预录的人声到整形手术,从相机滤镜到焦糖色套装(caramel-suited from)——这一切都为“应当实现的目标”设定了新的标准。目标线在不断移动。这一点同样适用于我们如何评判他人以及
我们自己。一位歌手知道他拥有一定的音域,而另一位歌手被认为在对口型演唱她最著名的歌曲之一,因为其速度和音域在录音室条件之外物理上无法复制。她没有选择改编歌曲或不演唱,而是选择了伪装。现在,我们被要求去实现不可能的事情。完美是枯燥的。顺便提一下,今年购买《Live, Himself》签名本的买家在声称签名看起来像是由自动生成设备签署后寻求退款。线索是什么?它们全部完美得一模一样。Humanistic得失 罗德里戈·索萨(Rodrigo Sosa)在网上收集了她最新签名发行版的示例,其中包含关于质量和差异的投诉——尽管这恰恰证明了它是真实的。这是一种极其盲目的对完美真实性的追求。人性并非为此而建。但在一个充满审查和复制技术的时代,这
已不再相关。丽贝卡·沃森(Rebecca Watson)是《金融时报》周末版(FT Weekend)的委约编辑和作家。她是小说《I Will Craft》和《Bible scratch》的作者。
贾南·加内什(Janan Ganesh) 无国籍公民
“哥本哈根是人口不足一百万的世界最佳城市?还是里斯本?作为一名生活记录者——这个词必须由本专栏的编辑谨慎对待——我遗憾地发现,近期的访问未能解决这个问题。对于行人来说,选择是截然不同的:是宽阔几何街道的北欧清晰感,还是总在转过狭窄拐角时的神秘感。路易斯安那现代艺术博物馆(Louisiana Museum of Modern Art)很不错,坐火车需 43 分钟。但加拿大也一样。里斯本在天气上胜出,但哥本哈根的夏天因其如此短暂而显得分量更重。读者会建议其他规模相近的城市。除了偶尔出现的一两个温哥华,所有城市都将是欧洲的。
这几个月的文化之旅让我意识到,作为居住地,这个大陆是多么难以被超越,甚至难以被认真地竞争。但如果所有的美景中没有竞争,生活就不是生活。而代价则是大量的重逢。
对欧洲的敌意往往与对其强烈的吸引力紧密相连。在连续几届的慕尼黑安全会议上,特朗普政府的嘉宾谴责欧洲在保护其文明免受移民和自由主义者影响方面做得最出色。请注意这里隐含的赞美。特朗普在某种程度上鄙视欧洲,正是因为欧洲如此优秀。无论它是否在背叛其遗产,它至少拥有可以背叛的遗产。
马尔科·巴尔佐(Marco Balzo)在敲击靴子时,甚至将美国称为
一个“欧洲之子”。这对他来说是个秘密,但如果他的钦佩导致的是频繁的责骂和电子干预,那么如果他完全对我们不感兴趣,欧洲人的处境会更好。
然而,这对欧洲来说永远不是一个选项。日益明显的是,这个大陆处于最糟糕的状态:既没有超级大国的影响力,却承受着所有外部的审视。一个不那么美丽的地方,至少能被允许在平静中衰落。
如果事情是这种爱恨纠葛的猩红提供者,欧洲人或许可以放松
对这个大陆的敌意往往与对其强烈的吸引力紧密相连
一点。来自那个方向没有武装袭击的前景,“仅仅”是关税,以及偶尔在德国或法国选举天平上的扰动。这一切还带有一种讽刺色彩:伦敦人不得不捍卫他们的城市,而对手甚至不住在佛罗里达州东南部最有趣的部分。
但情况比特朗普更糟。欧洲收到的最不想要的关注并非来自西方,而是来自东方。同样,这个大陆本身的吸引力部分地成为了问题。乌克兰战争已经进行了四年半,但俄罗斯与欧洲之间复杂的关系已持续数世纪,俄罗斯在不同时期,且往往是同时,将欧洲视为威胁和榜样。是效仿欧洲的自由现代性,还是从中撤回,亦或是接纳这种现代性但抛弃自由主义,长期以来一直分化着莫斯科(或者圣彼得堡。这两座城市互换首都的经历证明了这种矛盾心理)。
如果欧洲没有如此诱人,这不会是一个如此敏感的问题。伦敦和法国南部因在乌克兰战争使其变得不可原谅之前,曾接纳亲克里姆林宫人士而受到谴责。但人们很少谈到这些人最初想要身处这些地方的渴望。直到今天,恐欧宣传虽然令人恐惧,但其本身也充满了恐惧。这种恐惧在于,民主的欧洲如此迷人,以至于让后苏联时代的“近邻”地区随着时间的推移想要向那个方向倾斜。一个没有吸引力的大陆不需要担心这种全天候的辱骂。
欧洲人能两全其美吗?他们能否享受这样一个大陆——不仅是一个宏伟的地方,而且是一个宏伟的理念——同时又不期望它会触发其他可能性?从路易斯安那雕塑花园望去,瑞典可见,但更东边一个看不见的存在却压抑着气氛。居住在一个如此具有挑衅性的辉煌大陆上,是多么大的享受,又是多么大的风险。
janan.ganesh@ft.com
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本科生表示他们通过少吃几顿饭来维持生计
MADELINE WRIGHT
一项新研究显示,近三分之二的英国本科生在学期结束前就会耗尽资金,这凸显了学生资助未能跟上高等教育相关成本上涨的速度。
根据桑坦德银行(Santander)的一项调查,约 22% 的学生表示他们被迫放弃参加社交活动,19% 的学生跳过用餐,78% 的学生在资金不足时,在贷款分期到账之间寻求“父母银行”的财务支持。
“生活费贷款目前才开始随通货膨胀上涨,且仍远低于我们所处的财务现实,”全国学生会(National Union of Students)高等教育(英格兰)副主席刘易斯·威尔逊(Lewis Wilson)表示。“如果没有干预,获得大学学位将变成一个家庭财务决定,或者对大多数人来说完全无法实现,”他补充道。

政府已承诺为来自低收入家庭的人员恢复生活费补助金 —— Nick Waughn
根据下议院 3 月发布的一份报告,对于居住在伦敦且远离家乡的英格兰全日制学生,最高生活费资助方案的价值在 2022-23 年度实际下降了 7%,在 2023-24, 年度下降了 4%。
自 2008, 年资助额度被冻结以来,学生获得最高级别资助的门槛在实际价值上已下降了 40%。
“学生贷款永远不足以维持生活,”财务网站 Save the Student 的学生贷款专家汤姆·奥林厄姆(Tom Allingham)表示。“如今,这字面上的意思就是你没饭吃,没社交。”
生活费补助金(Maintenance grants)在 2016. 年起停止向入学学生发放。工党政府已承诺到 2029 年为来自低收入家庭的英格兰学生恢复部分补助金。
“生活成本危机给学生带来了沉重打击,极少数学生拥有足够的收入来保证他们能从高等教育中获得最大收益,”智库高等教育政策研究所(Hepi)首席执行官尼克·希尔曼(Nick Hillman)表示。Hepi 和 Advance HE 在 6 月进行的学生学术体验调查数据显示,近三分之二的全日制学生在学期期间工作。
根据桑坦德银行对 1,000 名学生的调查(其中 98% 为本科生),71% 的大学生低估了首笔贷款需要维持的时间。
“财务教育已成为课程的一部分。但显然,这还不够,”奥林厄姆表示。
“任何感到担忧的学生都可以联系其大学的学生支持服务,他们将能够提供帮助,”代表全英 142 所高等教育机构的英国大学协会(Universities UK)表示。
教育部表示:“太多学生面临着真实的财务困境。为了帮助支付生活成本,我们正在通过提高今年的最高生活费贷款,将最大额度的支持定向给来自最低收入家庭的学生,从而打破进入大学的障碍。”
1991 年,我正等着拿人生中第一笔“成年人”级别的奖金。我被召集去和“上帝”谈话,他就在那个大转角办公室里抽着雪茄。
他问我觉得自己值多少钱。我告诉了他,他笑了。他说,当被问到这个问题时,我的脚趾应该蜷缩起来(表示谦卑)。他让我重新回答,我照做了。随后他说我绝对不值那么多,但给了我一笔超出我梦境的奖金。
任何说自己有更好的录取通知并考虑为了更多钱而离职的人,都会被当场解雇 —— Roger Melly,通过 FT.com 提供。
我在一家投资银行工作,那里传闻首席运营官(曾是一名招聘人员)会让熟人给员工打电话,以测试他们的忠诚度。

有些同事拿这件事开玩笑,在我们的开放式办公室里,他们会在电话交谈中悄悄地把他的姓氏——一个指无生命物体的词——掺进去 —— Walnut Whip,通过 FT.com
欧洲资本的投资方式正在发生转变,投入美国股票的资金比以前减少了。许多欧洲人更倾向于投资欧洲股票(尽管收益较差),或者投资于比以前更全球化的股票组合 —— Meduza,通过 FT.com
当美国在犯下严重的政策错误,削弱其制度并可能造成长期经济损害时,欧洲正在推进开放和增加投资(至少在理论上如此)。这里的赌注可能不是欧洲在追赶,而是美国在下滑 —— Rob S. Pierre,通过 .
我已经卖掉了所有聚焦于特定行业 / 地区的 ETF,转而投资于发达国家市场,其中大部分是美国。正如斯图尔特·柯克(Stuart Kirk)所言,美国公司的记录是前所未有的,且很可能继续领先于其他地区 —— Inceda,通过 .
学费上涨速度超过了通货膨胀——以下是祖父母可以提供帮助的方式 有趣的是,英国公众对私立学校的学费如此着迷,并且接受这些费用应该比通货膨胀增长得更快。
与此同时,许多大学正陷入困境,部分原因是学费没有随通货膨胀而上涨 —— Unknown91,通过 .
将投资决策外包给聊天机器人可能会让你获得不错的结果,没人真正知道,但这引入了我在个人层面无法容忍和接受的风险 —— Slow Lane,通过 .
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自2021年以来,大多数商品和服务价格大幅上涨
STEVE JOHNSON
一项针对通胀数据的最新分析显示,在衡量成本上涨如何影响英国消费者的各项家庭商品中,橄榄油的价格在过去五年中的涨幅最大,涨幅超过了一倍。
研究显示,由于收成不佳和能源成本上升,这种烹饪原料兼调味品的价格自2021年7月以来上涨了108%。
在投资平台 AJ Bell 调查的一系列商品和服务中,根据英国国家统计局(ONS)的零售价格指数,只有抵押贷款利息成本的五年涨幅更高,涨幅达152%。
消费者价格通胀在2021年8月开始起飞,当时达到3.2%,随后迅速飙升至两位数,并在2022年10月达到11.1%的峰值。
虽然年度通胀率此后有所下降,但仍高于英格兰银行2%的目标,7月份为2.9%;五年期间的累计通胀率目前为27.5%,远高于英格兰银行若达成目标时本应出现的10.4%。
但某些商品的价格上涨速度明显更快。在橄榄油之后,食用内脏的价格涨幅最高,五年内上涨了76%。由于俄罗斯在2022年全面入侵乌克兰推高了化肥和饲料成本,牛肉、鸡蛋和巧克力的价格均上涨了50%以上。
乌克兰危机以及今年霍尔木兹海峡的动荡也导致能源成本升高,天然气上涨了87%,电力上涨了46%。
此外,某些服务的价格比2021年贵得多,其中汽车保险
食品和饮料成本螺旋式上升
Olive oil / 108 Edible offal / 76 Beef and veal / 61 Eggs / 58 Chocolate / 54 Pasta products and couscous / 49 Whole milk / 48 Cheese / 42 Fast food and takeaway food services / 39 Bread / 30 | Source: AJ Bell | |
受新冠疫情引发的零部件短缺、汽车盗窃增加以及先进技术普及导致维修成本上升的共同影响,价格上涨了76%。
“自生活成本危机开始(2021年8月)以来,价格一直像过山车一样波动,”AJ Bell 个人财务总监 Laura Suter 表示。“许多日常成本仍然比2021年生活成本危机开始前高得令人痛苦。五年的累计价格上涨给家庭预算留下了持久的影响,从每周购物到能源账单、保险和兽医费用均在其中,”她补充道。
此外,对于许多人来说,最大的支出项目之一——抵押贷款成本——甚至没有被纳入消费者价格通胀数据中。AJ Bell 表示,平均抵押贷款成本出现了“令人瞠目”的激增。
“我们在英格兰银行基准利率较低(0.1%)的情况下进入了生活成本危机,但为了帮助对抗不断上升的通胀,利率迅速攀升,”Suter 说道。
抵押贷款经纪公司 Coreco 的首席执行官 Andrew Montlake 表示:“过去五年抵押贷款成本的转变是惊人的。”
他补充说,五年前,借款人可以获得低于1%的抵押贷款利率。而如今,最优惠的利率也在4%以上,这使得每月还款额增加超过£300。Montlake 表示:“这是一个巨大的财务冲击。”
部分由于这一上涨,包含抵押贷款成本在内的累计零售价格通胀(RPI)上涨速度快于 CPI 指数,达到了36%,尽管许多统计学家长期以来一直对支撑 RPI 的数学模型持有异议。
自2021年8月以来,名义工资上涨了29%,与 CPI 数据相似。AJ Bell 的分析发现,在构成 CPI 指数的192类商品和服务中,仅有13类在2021年之后价格有所下降。
该名单由视听设备(下降 32%)、个人电脑(20%)和信息处理配件(19%)领衔。
“数据中存在一些亮点,即过去五年价格确实有所下降的领域,但这类情况寥寥无几,”苏特(Suter)表示。
虽然“技术产品在价格下跌领域占据主导地位”,但这并不一定意味着现金价格的跌幅与数据所示的一样大:英国国家统计局试图对产品随时间推移而产生的质量提升进行调整,其中就包括一项被称为“享乐定价调整”(hedonic adjustment)的流程。
大卫·奥克利(DAVID OAKLEY)与史蒂夫·约翰逊(STEVE JOHNSON)
在线交易平台的数据显示,本周英国散户投资者抢购国债,旨在利用债券市场抛售后的更高潜在回报。
本周初,由于对赤字、科技巨头为资助数据中心而发行的创纪录债务水平以及地缘政治紧张局势的担忧扰乱了市场,美国 30 年期国债收益率触及近 20 年高点 5.30%,而英国长期借贷成本则升至 5.85%。
收益率的飙升促使许多英国投资者抢购低票息国债,因为税收是针对收益(即票息)征收的,而债券在出售或到期兑付时的资本利得则无需纳税。
“更高的收益率显然吸引了我们客户的注意,国债购买量比之前的 30 天增长了 34%,”Margreaves Lansdown 的高级投资分析师哈尔·库克(Hal Cook)表示,并指出大多数客户购买的是低票息债券。
财富管理公司 Evelyn Partners 的董事总经理杰森·霍兰兹(Jason Hollands)表示,这“显示了国债目前的吸引力和税收效率”。但他警告说,DIY 投资者在购买时需要谨慎,以免买错债券——即那些票息较高但在考虑税收后最终回报较低的债券。
在 IG Group 的平台上,投资者对短期英国国债 ETF 表现出兴趣。其首席技术分析师阿克塞尔·鲁道夫(Axel Rudolph)表示:“这些产品的活跃度大幅增加……这种激增表明投资者正在寻找一种相对防御性的方式来获取收益。”
在 IG 的平台上,英国国债 ETF 的日均交易量在周一至周三期间比前一个完整周高出 76%。该集团表示,对美国国债期货的兴趣也强劲反弹。
然而,投资平台 AJ Bell 的市场主管丹·科茨沃思(Dan Coatsworth)表示,一些投资者被债券收益率的跳升“吓到了”。
他说:“在 AJ Bell 的平台上,一只英国政府债券指数基金在本周前三天经历了最大规模的净流出。”
该平台上净流出最严重的投资还包括 3 只美国股票基金和 1 只全球科技基金。
但 IG 表示,散户投资者并未大规模地将资金从股票转向债券。与前一个完整周相比,周一至周三期间富时 100 指数的日均交易量跳升 39%,而标准普尔 500 指数的日均交易量则增长 55%。
投资管理公司 Ninety One 的多资产收益主管约翰·斯托福德(John Stopford)表示:“尽管出现了债券抛售,但在强劲收益以及 AI 将提高生产力的希望支撑下,我们看到股票仍处于接近历史高点的水平。”
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重新思考伴侣如何规划未来投资是有充分理由的
Claer Barrett
Serious Money
许多伴侣并不共用银行账户。有些人声称,对自己伴侣购买露营车和咖啡机的癖好毫不知情且对此感到幸福。但严肃地说,你真的知道你的伴侣在养老金账户里存了多少(或多少少)钱吗?
根据我的经验,大多数伴侣并不清楚他们个人“养老金缺口”的大小。我们大多数人拥有由前任工作积累而成的零散养老金组合,而且数百万人已经丢失了一个或多个此类账户的记录。但高收入者通常占据养老金储蓄的大头——如果这对伴侣有孩子,情况尤其如此。
养老金最少的人几乎总是女性。抚养家庭对女性一生收入潜力的影响更为沉重。相关的“性别养老金差距”意味着,到 55 岁时,男性的平均养老金积累几乎是女性平均水平的两倍。
你可能会想:“好吧,如果我们中有一个人的养老金规模还可以,我们就能勉强过下去。”但有一个强有力的理由支持高收入者向家庭中最被忽视的财务资产之一——低收入者的养老金——进行注资。
然而,即使伴侣们想要这样做,也有一个巨大的原因让他们不愿这样做:税收减免。如果高收入者在自己的养老金缴费中可以享受更高税率或附加税率的税收减免,为什么要资助一个可能只能获得基础税率减免的低收入者?随着更多工人被推入高税率税档,这个问题将更加剧烈。
对于没有收入的人来说,情况甚至更糟。高收入者每年只能为对方缴纳微不足道的 2,880 英镑 养老金(含税收减免后补足至 3,600 英镑)。这一门槛于 2001 年引入,令人震惊的是,它从未随通货膨胀而提高。如果提高了,现在的数额应该是该数字的两倍左右。
前养老金大臣、养老金咨询公司 LCP 合伙人史蒂夫·韦伯爵士(Sir Steve Webb)向新任财政大臣提出了一个大胆的请求:让我们改变养老金政策,通过使高税率税收减免可转移,让伴侣在平衡养老金储蓄方面更具吸引力。
“我们不需要另一份关于性别养老金差距的报告,我们需要采取行动来消除它,”他说。改变税收减免规则以激励高收入者将养老金储蓄转移到伴侣名下,是消除这一差距唯一有意义的方式之一。至关重要的是,这将使在一起的伴侣以及分开的伴侣都受益。“对于女性来说,在作为伴侣的一部分时拥有独立且体面的养老金,远比希望在关系破裂后的养老金分割能解决问题要好得多,”他主张道。
韦伯正敦促政府的养老金委员会考虑单身养老金领取人数的剧增,这主要是由所谓的“银发离婚族”增加所驱动的。
养老金最少的人几乎总是女性 —— 《金融时报》管理层
65 岁以上离婚者的数量在二十年间增长了两倍(见图表)。从技术上讲,养老金应该是离婚协议的一部分,但根据 L&G 的数据,只有 13% 的离婚伴侣在协议中考虑了养老金。
律师告诉我,新的“无过错”离婚规则使得伴侣在追求快速分开的愿望下,不愿去处理养老金分割令这种繁琐的行政手续。但这还是在假设你们结婚的前提下。在过去的二十年里,同居成年人的数量几乎翻了一番,达到 540 万。如今,所有同居伴侣中,50 岁以上的人数占比近 15%,而此前仅为 2.6%。律师告诉我,当关系破裂时,处于这种境地的年长女性在得知自己无权获得伴侣的养老金或未来收入时,往往感到震惊(这种迷思
(关于“普通法伴侣”的迷思对此负有很大责任)。政府最近针对这一问题启动了磋商,但这不会产生快速结果。韦伯指出,在离婚者和从未结婚的人群中,养老金贫困的增长速度最快,而女性受影响最严重。
通过改变税收减免政策,激励伴侣在共同生活期间更平等地积累养老金,将有助于解决这一问题,但为什么会有财政大臣会同意这样做?
“需要问的问题是,如果不这样做会发生什么?”韦伯认为。如果伴侣中的一方受益于另一方无论如何都会获得的税收减免,那么纳税人不会承担额外成本。而且,如果收入较低的一方最终拥有更好的养老金,那么在未来如果伴侣分开,他们申请基于资产调查的福利金的可能性会降低。
但即使你们结婚且一直在一起,另一个风险是
同居伴侣数量增加
英格兰和威尔士从未结婚的同居伴侣数量,按年龄分(百万) 2.5

65岁以上未婚和离婚人数大幅增加
英格兰和威尔士65岁及以上人口,按婚姻状况分(百万)
财政拖累使更多人进入更高税率档位
英国纳税人按边际税率分(百万) 附加税率 高税率
你未来的养老金可能会随着伴侣的去世而消失。养老金账户名下的那个人拥有决定这笔资金如何投资或提取的唯一权力。目前,创纪录数量的退休人员正将他们的定额缴款养老金池兑换为年金,但其中三分之二销售的是单身寿险保单。购买一份共同寿险保单可以让遗孀或鳏夫在保单持有人去世后仍有收入,但许多人对此避之不及,因为这会减少每年支付的收入金额。
目前,英国所有的大型职场养老金计划都在为那些在提取资金时未做出主动选择的成员设计“默认”退休路径。许多行业观察人士担心,如果单身寿险年金成为默认选项,对女性晚年养老金前景的潜在损害将更加严重——这是绝不能允许发生的事情。
我们可能会徒劳地等待政策制定者解决这些风险。因此,这里有三件伴侣可以在本周末做的基本事情,以提升共同的养老金前景。
第一,检查你们的国家养老金预测——如果收入较低的一方缺失了若干年的国民保险缴费,那么支付费用以补齐这些缺口并增加退休后的国家养老金可能是值得的。第二,如果他们工作,应该发邮件给人力资源部门,询问雇主是否会匹配任何额外的职场养老金缴款(即使他们只能获得基本税率的税收减免,这样做也值得)。第三,确保你们互为所有养老金账户的“指定受益人”。在大多数职场养老金应用程序上,处理这件事不到一分钟,但如果其中一人在未办理的情况下去世,处理时间将长得多。
养老金听起来可能不是最浪漫的话题,但关心伴侣拥有更安全的退休生活,这本身就很有意义。
克莱尔·巴雷特(Claer Barrett)是《金融时报》的消费者编辑;claer.barrett@ft.com Instagram @ClaerB
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我的受托人正在解散一个家庭信托,以使我们经营农场的方式现代化。我计划在今年晚些时候结婚,他们要求我签署一份婚前协议以保护资产。签署婚前协议有哪些优势?
律师事务所 Withers 的合伙人 Alexander Breedon 表示,婚前协议正变得越来越普遍,且可以涵盖多种不同情况。
考虑签署婚前协议的一个显而易见的原因是,在未来可能发生的离婚事件中,某些资产可能会面临风险。
当资产在家族中传承数代时,人们自然希望能够将其保存下来,以便让后代也能从中受益。
如果没有婚前协议,在离婚时,资产(如企业权益、农场或信托)能否被隔离保护远不能得到保证;而且在这种索赔中,财富被侵蚀或结构被拆解、耗尽的风险往往很高。
虽然婚前协议在英格兰和威尔士目前不具有法律约束力,但它们具有非常重要的分量。
如果处理得当,这些协议能为所有相关人员(包括更广泛的家庭成员及任何受托人)提供清晰度和确定性。苏格兰的情况则不同,那里的婚前协议已被视为合同。
婚前协议的结构有多种方式,每份协议都可以根据夫妇的个人情况量身定制。如果夫妇希望根据生活轨迹的变化进行调整,未来还可以通过签署婚后协议来更新内容。
婚前协议在英格兰和威尔士不具有法律约束力,但在案件中发挥的作用日益增加 —— FT mcmay@ixamoline
为了让婚前协议获得最大的成功机会,您在协商协议以及未来可能执行协议时,都需要考虑相关情况。
首先,您应该共享信息,以确保双方都对彼此的财务状况有充分的了解。
其次,寻求独立建议,以便双方充分理解拟议协议的影响;第三,预留充足的时间,以便双方在自由且没有过度压力的情况下签署协议。
同样至关重要的一点是,要考虑条款在未来执行时的公平性,特别是要考虑到如果发生分居,双方配偶以及(更重要的)任何子女的财务需求。
开启关于婚前协议的对话可能会让人感到畏缩,但如果您投入时间、寻求建议并谨慎处理,这些协议将提供显著的保护,并避免日后出现旷日持久的争端。
本专栏的观点仅用于提供一般信息,不应替代专业建议。
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西达斯·文卡塔拉马克里希南(Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan)写道,社交媒体上出现的一波骗局利用了人们对精英阶层的不信任和偏执心理
看到奈杰尔·法拉奇(Nigel Farage)面色因愤怒而发紫,据称在 BBC 的《问题时间》(Question Time)节目现场与安德鲁·贝利(Andrew Bailey)发生肢体冲突,这是一个奇怪且令人不安的景象。
在 6 月充斥社交媒体的一些视频截图中,这位改革英国党(Reform UK)的领导人被看到将一杯水泼在这位央行行长身上。在另一张截图中,他对他拔枪相向。贝利显然显得十分惊恐。
当然,这些图像是伪造的。这些 AI 生成的视觉效果令人印象深刻,尽管看起来并非完全自然。问题是,它们为什么被制作出来?
这些图像出现在伪造的 BBC 文章中,文章声称这场冲突的原因是法拉奇指责英格兰银行向公众隐瞒强大的交易算法,而选择将其分享给其精英亲信。
法拉奇据称说道:“几十年来,他们一直让你们依赖他们。依赖银行以犯罪般的利率提供信贷。依赖那些收取费用却让你们亏钱的顾问。被困在更加努力工作却毫无进展的循环中。”
他继续说道:“金融城不想让你们拥有替代方案。我现在就给你们一个。”
伪造的文章称,这个替代方案是一个 AI 交易池,承诺极高的回报:初始投资仅 £25,每月回报高达 7,500 英镑。但必须迅速行动:“在他们审核容量限制之前,注册仅在接下来的 24 小时内开放。”
当然,这是一个骗局——法拉奇和贝利都与此无关。但这并不是唯一的一类广告。
正如过去十年在全球范围内席卷而来的民粹主义政治项目一样,这些广告推广这样一种观点:一个腐败且阴暗的精英阶层多年来一直在让自己致富,而将我们其他人排除在经济边缘。
骗子们提出的解决方案很简单:点击这个链接,夺回控制权。
AI 生成骗局的复杂程度在过去三年中大幅提高。2023 年,一批误用“省钱专家”(Money Saving Expert)马丁·刘易斯(Martin Lewis)形象的伪造视频在网上疯传。2025 年,《金融时报》的马丁·沃尔夫(Martin Wolf)面临一批与其相貌相似的 AI 数字人推广可疑投资团体的情况。
但调查公司 Refundee 的联合创始人威廉·艾尔斯(William Ayles)表示,语调发生了转变。Refundee 是一家帮助受害者追回资金的调查公司。他发现与反精英信息相关的转介案例有所增加。
“骗局剧本一直在变化。其中一些奏效并成为了
虚假新闻:一张由 AI 生成的奈杰尔·法拉奇与英格兰银行行长安德鲁·贝利(Andrew Bailey)的照片
“某种主导类型出现后,其他类型会在一两个月内消失,”他说。
民粹主义诈骗的一个关键特点是它们经常将事实与虚构混合在一起。一项诈骗活动利用英国国防大臣韦斯·斯特里廷(Wes Streeting)的形象,将其从基尔·斯塔默(Sir Keir Starmer)内阁辞职作为关键情节。斯特里廷真实的辞职信中提到领导层存在“真空”。
但在诈骗广告中,他的辞职是对工党前台领导层——以及安德鲁·贝利——未能发布能让
普通投资者赚钱的 AI 交易软件的一种抗议。
另一系列诈骗活动则误导性地以 BBC 记者劳拉·昆斯伯格(Laura Kuenssberg)为主角,称她在周日上午的节目中就英诺斯(Ineos)创始人吉姆·拉特克利夫爵士(Sir Jim Ratcliffe)关于英国已被“移民殖民”的言论对其发起攻击。
拉特克利夫确实在天空新闻(Sky News)上使用了这个词组,随后为所使用的措辞道歉。但与昆斯伯格的正面交锋从未发生过。
尽管如此,在一篇关于该采访的虚假新闻报道中,昆斯伯格随后陷入了阴谋论,询问拉特克利夫关于算法交易可以在一个月内将 £250 变成超过 4,000 英镑 且毫无风险的观点。
“你绝对能看到广告中的争议和分歧元素占据了主导,现在比起刚开始时,投资本身已不再是重点,”艾尔斯说。“重点是利用引人注目的题材……作为诱饵。”
一旦观众上钩,这些广告通常会试图引导他们点击链接进入一个新的交易平台并开设账户。
法拉奇-贝利广告推广的是一个名为 Ledgerholm 的“投资平台”。其列出的英国金融行为监管局(FCA)注册号是伪造的,且没有证据表明除广告和我注册的那个注册网站之外,还存在这样一家公司。
在填写完在线表格后不久,我接到一个自称叫“托马斯”的人打来的电话。当我询问该广告的欺诈性质时,他说:“你怎么知道的?”然后挂断了电话。
昆斯伯格-拉特克利夫广告链接的平台名为 Fundektris,它拥有与 Ledgerholm 相同的伪造 FCA 注册号。我在该平台接触的第一位代理使用了文本转语音设备。他们将我转接给了“布莱恩·罗伯茨”(Brian Roberts),后者说他会将我转接给另一位“金融代理”来回答关于该平台的问题。他们没有回电。
这些广告并不局限于英国。国际目标包括西班牙和比利时的政治人物,意大利和罗马尼亚的商人,以及一段看起来是由 AI 生成的沙特阿拉伯警察在达沃斯世界经济论坛逮捕一名女性的视频。这些网站的运营者遍布全球,从乌克兰到美国再到越南。尽管这些图像可能很诡异,
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欺诈预防机构 Cifas 的政策、战略与传播总监西蒙·米勒(Simon Miller)表示,此类信息的威力并不令人意外——因为它们触及了真实存在的问题。
他警告称:“无论是对经济的沮丧,还是对家庭财务的担忧,犯罪分子都可以利用消费者合理的顾虑,将其作为推广高风险投资、欺诈计划或不准确财务建议的入口。”
包括霍尔木兹海峡危机在内的地缘政治冲击推高了通货膨胀,打击了英国消费者。但这些诈骗广告触及的是一种更深层的不信任感——这种情绪在英国似乎十分普遍。
根据经济合作与发展组织(OECD)最近的一项调查,英国只有三分之一的人对公共机构持有高度或中度信任,低于 38 个发达国家 40% 的平均水平。与此同时,根据 2024 年英国金融行为监管局(FCA)的一项调查,仅有 36% 的英国人认为大多数金融公司对待他们是诚实且透明的。
近年来,涉及英国建制派的现实丑闻层出不穷,从王室成员和顶级银行家与性犯罪者杰弗里·爱泼斯坦(Jeffery Epstein)的牵连,到更为平常的行径,例如高街银行在从英格兰银行(BoE)获得准备金利息支付的同时,却削减储蓄利率。
诈骗者试图利用这种对体制的不信任,反映了一种更广泛的逐利机会主义模式。
安德鲁·泰特(Andrew Tate)正陷入一场关于强奸和性侵等指控的引渡之争(他对此予以否认),他一直抨击“矩阵”(The Matrix)。在 2024 年的一条推文中,他攻击了“工资奴隶制”(或有薪工作)。
网红卢克·德斯马里斯(Luke Desmaris)的视频表达了对朝九晚五工作的蔑视;他因发布推广高风险产品的帖子被英国金融行为监管局(FCA)起诉,并已辩称无罪。
“富人变得越来越富,而你年复一年地困在同一个位置上,”德斯马里斯对着镜头说道,并邀请用户关注他的交易计划。他的最终听证会定于 2027 年 11 月举行。
在通过 TikTok 请求置评时,德斯马里斯回答了“是的”,随后便没有再回复我。
汇丰银行(HSBC)零售银行与财富管理战略师亚历克斯·巴克利(Alex Barkley)表示:“在社交媒体上抨击建制派并不新鲜;泰特兄弟和其他人多年来一直在唱这首歌。但在金融网红领域,这种情况似乎正在增加。”这些诈骗手段呼应了“愤怒诱饵”(ragebait)——即在斯里兰卡、尼日利亚和越南等国建立的虚假页面,其创建者通过点击具有分歧性、通常是仇恨性的 AI 生成内容来获利。
由我所在的战略对话研究所(Institute for Strategic Dialogue)、调查新闻局(Bureau of Investigative Journalism)和《泰晤士报》(The Times)开展的一项联合调查发现,一名斯里兰卡网红声称通过此类页面和销售课程赚了 500,000 加元。
英国非营利组织信息韧性中心(Centre for Information Resilience)的高级 OSINT 调查员埃莉斯·托马斯(Elise Thomas)表示:“我感觉到,很大一部分阴谋论、虚假信息和有害内容是由那些只想赚钱的人推广的。这与极右翼网红以及其他利用‘愤怒诱饵’赚钱的人所使用的参与机制是一样的。”
AI 和深度伪造专家顾问亨利·艾杰(Henry Ajder)也警告说,即使图像荒诞到令人难以置信,AI 生成内容的泛滥仍然具有破坏性。
“这是我们在所有非经同意的 AI 生成图像中看到的趋势,无论是像泰勒·斯威夫特(Taylor Swift)这样的名人,还是像黄仁勋(Jensen Huang)这样的首席执行官,一些有限的研究表明,生成式 AI 内容会在人们心中留下印记,从而改变他们的认知,即使他们知道那是假的。”
应对这一问题需要多管齐下,但专家们一致认为,平台(这些诈骗传播的地方)进一步努力切断民粹主义欺诈的源头至关重要。
“你会思考平台是否有一种方法,能从一开始就自动阻止那些与高财务风险相关的广告主投放广告,”牛津大学萨默维尔学院(Somerville College)法学讲师费利克斯·普夫吕克(Felix Pflücke)表示。
挑战之一在于平台广告库的高度不一致性。Meta旗下的Facebook或许拥有最全面的库,但对于任何搜索该存档的人来说,诈骗的关键指标(例如账户所在地)并不总是显而易见。
Facebook的执行力度参差不齐:在至少某些案例中,那些因“不可接受的商业行为”而被删除广告的页面依然在线,并继续大量产出。Facebook的广告库并未提供关于平台所删除广告性质的洞察;如果页面选择自行删除广告,这些广告同样会被隐藏。
广告主还可以直接向Meta谎报身份:一个利用加里·莱因克(Gary Lineker)肖像推广诈骗投资平台的广告,将其赞助商虚假列为零售商Benson for Beds。Meta未回应置评请求。
普夫吕克表示,希望英国通信管理局(Ofcom)的欺诈广告行为准则(目前正在征求意见)能促使平台加强反欺诈实践。拟议的措施包括核实广告主是否代表其声称的企业,并执行最高£18mn或全球营收10 per cent的罚款。
即便监管更加严格,关于如何让消费者更好地应对铺天盖地的民粹主义信息,问题依然存在。“我担心这些罪犯将继续猎杀弱势群体,而社交媒体平台和监管机构对此反应寥寥,”巴克利(Barkley)警告道。
他认为,英国金融行为监管局(FCA)于4月正式实施的“建议-指导界限审查”(Advice-Guidance Boundary Review)下的定向支持机制带来了一些希望,该机制允许公司提供建议以帮助消费者改善其养老金和投资。鉴于3月份几乎90 per cent的有余额账户支付了利息,这可能有助于增强消费者财务状况,对抗通货膨胀并提高机构信任度。
“这应该让普通消费者在养老金和投资方面更容易获得帮助,”他说,“至于这是否能跟上问题的发展速度,则是另一回事。”
悉达多·文卡塔拉马克里希南(Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan)是战略对话研究所(Institute for Strategic Dialogue)的分析师兼编辑经理。
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离开英国的人数多于回归人数,但移民专家表示,“人才流失”的说法被夸大了。由 Georgina McNamara 和 Nic Fildes 报道
自从本·罗素(Ben Russell)从伦敦移民到温哥华后,他不再需要租客来帮他支付账单——而且他预计自己的收入将比在英国作为一名新合格的全科医生(GP)时的收入翻倍。
随着他在加拿大的就诊患者名单增加,他估计自己的薪水将从 12.5 万英镑 增加到约 16 万英镑。而在英国,他预计的收入在约 80,500 英镑 到 9.2 万英镑 之间。
“我人生的大部分时间都为身为英国人而感到自豪。但现在当我想到这个国家,尤其是它(在过去十年中)所采取的方向……我只是感到有点悲哀,”他说。
“很难对那个地方感到乐观,”他继续说道,“即便只是开车行驶在坑洼日益严重的道路上,或者走过越来越多无家可归的[人们]……这一切都加深了一种感觉,即英国不再是一个充满机遇的土地。”
罗素的搬迁捕捉到了英国一个日益普遍的担忧:技术工人感到被迫在海外寻找他们认为英国不再能提供的回报。
来自英国国家统计局(ONS)的数据显示,去年有 246,000 名英国国民离开英国,是回归人数的两倍多——根据 ONS 的数据,这一差距自 2022, 以来每年都在扩大——其中年轻人占据了移民人数的主导地位。
离开者中四分之三的人年龄在 35 岁以下,数据显示近年来 20 多岁和 30 多岁的人数稳步增加。
那么人们为什么离开?他们是谁?这是否意味着——正如一些人所主张的——英国正陷入“人才流失”的困境,这可能会损害国家的税基并阻碍生产力?
调查表明,离开的想法对年轻的英国人更具吸引力,即使这并不总是转化为实际的移民。英国文化教育协会(British Council)的一项研究发现,72% 的居住在英国的 18 至 30 岁人群会考虑在短期或长期内到另一个国家生活和工作,他们被认为更好的生活质量和改善的就业机会所吸引。
约 63% 的人还表示,他们的生活标准比父母一代要差,并声称低工资问题是年轻人面临的一大挑战。
这些担忧并非毫无根据。去年年底,英国的失业率上升至 5.2%,创五年新高。而且职位空缺一直处于低位,每个职位平均只有 2.5 名申请者。
根据招聘公司 Adzuna 的数据,毕业生职缺大幅下降,同比下降 45%,到 2026, 年初,可用职位不足 10,000 个。
与此同时,英国劳动者正面临税率的稳步上升,这在很大程度上是由于起征点冻结和财政拖累(fiscal drag)造成的。财政研究所(Institute for Fiscal Studies)发现,英国的税收负担处于二战后的最高水平。
“开车行驶在坑洼道路上,或者走过越来越多无家可归的[人们]……这加深了一种感觉,即英国不再是一个充满机遇的土地”
雇佣一名员工的成本与该员工实际到手金额之间的差距——即所谓的“税收楔子”(tax wedge)——显示,英国劳动者的税负低于包括法国、意大利和西班牙在内的领先欧盟经济体,但高于加拿大、美国和澳大利亚。
英国此前曾经历过移民增加的周期。当加文·凯特利(Gavin Keightley)在 1 月从康沃尔迁往阿德莱德时,他惊讶地发现,他遇到的许多人拥有与他离开的地方相似的姓氏。“感觉就像一个远离家乡的家,”这位 35 岁的木工在谈到他的新居住地时说道。
在1863年至1864年之间,抵达南澳大利亚的移民中有超过40%来自康沃尔,因为铜矿热潮结合国内严峻的经济状况,引发了一波移民潮。
历史似乎在2026年重演。南澳大利亚正准备迎接另一场铜矿热潮,该州
25至34岁人群的迁出与迁入之差增长最快
英国国民长期国际迁入与迁出英国人数 (000)
截至2025年3月和2025年12月年度之间的估算值为初步数据 来源:就业与养老金部注册与人口互动数据库
再次看向“故土”以寻求从土木工程师、电工到牙医和会计师等各类工人,以支持其增长。
“人们在想什么?”南澳大利亚州发展部人口战略与移民总监露易莎·纽斯特德(Louisa Newstead)提出了这个问题。她说:“主要动力是生活方式、生活成本以及对在英国生活的一种不满感。”
澳大利亚统计局的数据显示,在截至2025年6月的三个月里,有超过25,000名出生于英国的移民抵达该国,且自疫情结束以来每季度都在增加。
招聘公司海斯(Hays)墨尔本分公司的一位董事奥斯汀·布莱克本(Austin Blackburne)表示,许多英国申请者描述了一种“毁灭螺旋”,其中生活成本危机和就业前景不佳触发了搬迁的欲望。
“过去更多是因为人们观看《回家》和《邻居》而向往那种生活方式。我们现在看到的是不同类型的候选人。他们讲述的故事都大同小异,即英国国内的情况相当糟糕,”他说。
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凯特利(Keightley)曾是在英格兰西南部一家豪华游艇制造商工作的木工。有一年圣诞节,他与伴侣一起前往阿德莱德探望他的兄弟。“那里简直是人间天堂。天气完美,海滩和海岸线迷人,还有葡萄酒之旅。这让我们深信,我们也可以拥有那样的生活,”他说道。
但其中也包含经济上的迫切需求。他知道澳大利亚消费水平高,但自疫情以来,英国的生活成本和抵押贷款成本迅速上升,且他感到自己的职业机会有限。“我们当时仅仅是在勉强维持生活,”他说道。
35岁的安迪·巴顿(Andy Barton)在八年前与妻子移民时,原计划最终定居在悉尼。当时他们卖掉了在伊斯特本(Eastbourne)的房子和他的建筑公司,然后“踏上旅程”。
但作为签证流程的一部分,他们最终来到了南澳大利亚州石灰岩海岸(Limestone Coast)的一个农场,由于该州的生活方式和职业机会,他们再也没有回头。“这里的机会无穷无尽,”他说道,“南澳大利亚州正极度渴求技术工人。”
巴顿现在是阿德莱德 AAT 集团的首席执行官,而他的妻子
新视角:温哥华移民生活吸引力的其中一项 盖蒂图片社(Getty Images)
贝基(Becky)在州政府部门工作,致力于吸引更多技术工人移居。
南澳大利亚州政府在英国各地组织了路演,不仅是为了吸引候选人,更是为了将需要这些技能的公司直接与潜在雇员联系起来。
同样来自英格兰西部的纽斯特德(Newstead)表示,在威尔士、伦敦、伯明翰、曼彻斯特和格拉斯哥举行的此类活动中,有 8,000 人注册参加,这表明
英国工人对于改变生活的迁移有着浓厚兴趣。
凯特利参加了其中一场路演,并与他现在在阿德莱德工作的木工公司取得了联系。他表示,这次迁移对他职业生涯大有裨益,因为移民后他已转向项目管理工作。
那么,这个问题严重到什么程度?值得注意的是,2008 年经济衰退后的爱尔兰,以及 2004 年爱沙尼亚、拉脱维亚和立陶宛加入欧盟后的波罗的海国家都曾出现过“人才流失”。英国是否正在经历类似的情况?移民专家认为这种类比站不住脚。
伦敦国王学院(King's College London)经济学与公共政策教授乔纳森·波特斯(Jonathan Portes)表示,虽然英国就业与养老金部(Department of Work and Pensions)和英国税务海关总署(HMRC)的数据显示移民人数有所增加,但关于人才流失的报道具有“误导性”。尽管近期数据收集有所修正,他表示:“我们最好的推测是,移出人口和重新移入人口——即英国国民的回流——大致保持稳定。”
他认为,虽然英国移出人口的技能水平可能高于人口平均水平,但仍有足够数量的技术移民抵达,从而防止产生严重的经济影响。
全球发展中心(Center for Global Development)高级研究员李·克劳福德(Lee Crawfurd)对此表示赞同。“几十年来,英国一直拥有庞大的海外侨民群体……”他说道。而这种流动可以产生若干积极影响。“这些联系支持了贸易和投资,许多在国外生活几年的人在回国时带来了新的技能和人脉。”
英国基础设施银行(UK Infrastructure Bank)前临时首席执行官、现伦敦国王学院博士候选人约翰·马洪(John Mahon)描述了在私营部门中,监管壁垒实际上是如何限制年轻高技能工人流失的。
尽管许多英国移出人口年龄在 16 到 35 岁之间,但他认为,这一年龄段的技术工人往往处于职业生涯早期,海外雇主很难为其办理赞助移民,这表明相关人数可能包括学生、职业早期工作者以及像凯特利这样从事各种贸易行业的人员。
最终,我们对英国移民的动机知之甚少,

新地平线:加文·凯特利于一月从康沃尔移民至澳大利亚阿德莱德 Horgan Sells / FT
牛津大学移民观察站(The Migration Observatory)的高级研究员本·布林德尔(Ben Brindle)表示。一种理论认为,由于英国人口增长最显著的国家是波兰、马耳他和罗马尼亚,这在一定程度上可能是对欧盟移民返回故乡以及英国籍家庭成员随之而来的回应。
波特(Portes)甚至认为,当面对劳动力需求的负面冲击时,人口外流可能比年轻人失业人数迅速增加的情况更好。他说:“我很难相信,如果不存在人员自由流动,[波罗的海国家]的政治体制能够承受随之而来的那种水平的青年失业率。”
“那里简直是人间天堂。天气完美,海滩和海岸线,还有葡萄酒之旅。这让我们深信,我们可以拥有那样的生活”
但英国的情况并不需要被归类为“人才流失”才令人担忧。许多年轻专业人士认为,他们的收入无法提供长期的财务保障。
在英格兰,通过贷款支付大学学费的学生在毕业时背负着巨额债务,平均超过 50,865 英镑。英国高等教育阶段每名学生的总支出为 26,452 英镑,在经合组织(OECD)国家中处于最高水平之列,比经合组织平均水平高出 65%。
由于毕业生工作日益集中在伦敦,年轻专业人士因此面临着巨额学生债务和极高住房成本的双重问题。伦敦合租房的单间月租金在 £750 到 1,250 英镑 之间,但如果将水电费和额外费用计算在内,实际费用往往更高。
在温哥华,罗素(Russell)住在一套拥有“惊心动魄”山景的现代一居室公寓里,每月支付 1,400 英镑。而当罗素住在伦敦时,他的房客每月支付 1,350 英镑 租一间带独立卫浴的房间。
一些经济学家认为,更大的危险可能不在于移民本身,而在于英国对本土劳动力和技术移民的吸引力下降。
英国政府去年发布的移民白皮书制定了计划,旨在通过收紧工作签证要求、提高技能门槛以及将定居资格申请期从 5 年延长至 10 年,来减少净移民人数。
波特认为,试图通过增加移民来抵消日益增长的人口外流是不明智的,但英国若想取得成功,必须成为一个人们想要生活和工作的地方。
他说:“这包括不要通过让人们在这里生活和工作感到不愉快而将英国人赶走,并且要保持合理的灵活性,鼓励其他人来这里生活。”
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Costain 的前瞻订单簿价值 70亿英镑 – FT7 平均值

技术、国防和基础设施是过去五年最大的三个投资主题,其中前两者推动了后者的绝大部分增长。英国股票市场可能缺乏全球技术冠军,但它一直在从国防和基础设施市场的新结构性增长阶段中获益,而这些增长是由巨大的能源、数字化和重新武装趋势驱动的。
基础设施目前正处于一个超级周期,几波资本支出浪潮同时到来。除了从开采化石燃料转向清洁电力的生产和分配所需的电网升级,以及与 AI 相关的数据中心热潮和对改进及现代化国防系统的需求外,资金正被投入到更换那些阻碍经济增长的陈旧且过时的私有和公共资产中,并用于修复国家的供水基础设施,以结束频繁的泄漏和废水溢出,并管理日益增加的干旱风险。
政治背景提供了强有力的支持。政府已承诺投入数千亿英镑重建国家的“经济动脉”,以帮助实现一个更高效的经济并更新公共资产;同时,政府推动的大规模住房计划将增加对新道路、铁路、电力和数字化连接的需求。
在之前的周期中,公司容易受到成本上升和低利润率的影响,但项目管理和合同条款的改进意味着这些风险已大大降低。
所有这些因素共同为 Costain 等承包商带来了繁荣。这家建筑工程公司拥有多领域专业知识,提供从咨询到建设和退役的一站式服务,在几家水务公司、H82 和伦敦交通局(TfL)赢得重大新合同的帮助下,其订单簿在去年年底增加至 70亿英镑。
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Costain 在其中期业绩报告中再次表现良好。
与规模更大的同行 Kier、Morgan Sindall 和 Balfour Beatty 不同,这家纯粹专注于英国基础设施的承包商报告称,在营收 £543mn 的基础上,调整后税前利润为 £19mn,两项指标均比去年增长 3 per cent。
至关重要的调整后营业利润率维持在 3.2 per cent 不变。首席执行官 Alex Vaughan 表示,“我们在所有合同中都有通胀保护”,但他的公司仍在为客户“努力减轻其影响”。
Costain 的前瞻工作簿(包括已确认的订单簿和首选投标人簿)目前为 70亿英镑。Otwat 在 2030 年前批准 34亿英镑 的水务项目投资将是一个好消息。
公司的流动性正在改善,其平均周末现金余额比去年增长 16 per cent,达到 £177mn。这可能意味着将有更多股份回购给股东。
该股的交易价格为分析师 2027 年盈利预测的 13 倍。这里仍有价值可寻。Hugh Moorhead
BHP (BHP) 3,251p
BHP的收益超出预期,股息派发达到了2022年以来的最高水平。
定价上涨带动基础利润达到132亿加元(98亿英镑)——较前一年增长近三分之一——尽管报告数字因加拿大Jansen钾盐项目的23亿加元减值而有所缩减。
在有利定价的推动下,铜贡献了基础现金利润的一半以上。
价格上涨也体现在自由现金流增长83%至980亿加元。事实上,自2010年以来,BHP的年均净经营现金流超过200亿加元。
FactSet的共识预测,随着铜价趋于温和,未来两年的每股收益为186便士,使该集团的远期估值倍数为17倍。在这一公认较为狭隘的基准上,这远高于嘉能可(Glencore)和力拓(Rio Tinto),因此我们将评级调回“持有”,同时考虑到该集团与这种红色金属的相关性增加,且远期股息收益率约为4%。马克·罗宾逊(Mark Robinson)
牛津纳米孔科技 (ONT) 130p
随着这家检测公司安置新管理层,牛津纳米孔科技(Oxford Nanopore Technologies)的调整后EBITDA亏损减少了一半以上,至2200万英镑。
毛利率提高了400个基点,其中至少有355个基点归功于2025年计入的一笔非重复性330万英镑费用。更持久的举措是减少了研发人员数,使该项支出下降820万英镑至4300万英镑。
首席执行官弗朗西斯·范·帕里斯(Francis Van Parys)表示,ONT将把资源集中在“一组选定的高潜力应用”上。
然而,主要问题在于其最大的业务板块增长并不快。研究部门占该集团1800万英镑中期总销售额的65%,但由于受限于大型且缺乏灵活性的检测合同,其收入增长仅为5.4%,因此公司正致力于实现收入多元化。
此外,由于存在2000万加元的一次性许可付款收益,想要清晰预判未来一年的情况将会很复杂。
Berenberg预测2026年的市净率(P / B)为3.4。ONT的情况较为复杂,但我们依然持乐观态度。朱利安·霍夫曼(Julian Hofmann)
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不要急于参与 IPO,这家 Claude 的制造商面临着诸多业务风险

Simon Edelsten
你可能等待多年才等到一次打破纪录的 IPO,而现在却似乎有两个这样的机会在四个月内接踵而至。
早在 6 月,SpaceX 举行了历史上规模最大的首次公开募股,其上市估值达到 180万美元 —— 其中创纪录的 20% 股份分配给了零售投资者。
Anthropic 的目标是在 10 月启动上市 —— 一些投资者预计其首次估值将达到 200万美元。
但这是否是一个具有吸引力的投资机会?首先,增长轨迹会是如何?目前可获得的数据不多 —— 我们必须等待招股说明书。我们所知道的是,今年的营收预计约为 1000亿美元 —— 高于 2025 年的约 100亿美元。
但值得更仔细地审视这些数字。
当你开发一个 AI 智能体时,你需要每月向 Anthropic 支付“token”费用,以访问其系统和巨大的计算能力。在过去一年中,计算成本大幅上涨,Anthropic 将这些成本转嫁给了用户。这意味着部分营收增长仅仅是因为程序员在为推进现有项目而付费。
虽然对于一家新软件公司来说这并不罕见,但这种增长依然令人印象深刻。有些人认为这种情况将持续多年。当然,AI 的市场机会似乎非常巨大。
Anthropic 估计, 可以覆盖管理、商业与金融、计算、建筑、法律、艺术和媒体等领域中 80% 以上的任务。该公司的优势在于其 Claude 编程模型和开发者工具。
先不要垂头丧气,现在就开始担心你的工作。理论上可行,但到目前为止实践情况大不相同。实际发生的情况似乎是,那个失去了 80% 常规执行任务的人,现在将时间花在审查和调试 工具的工作上,捕捉其错误,并在 难以应对混乱的现实复杂情况时介入

Anthropic 的 Claude 能否维持其市场领导地位? — FT moringa / Dreamstime
显然会变得更好。但 Anthropic 能否维持其竞争优势?许多开发了处理基础处理任务智能体的人会选择 Claude。但 OpenAI 的模型或中国的替代方案,虽然功能较为简单,但收费仅为前者的极小一部分。
股东回报如何?Anthropic 营收的多少比例将转化为现金收益?我看到有说法称,营收的四分之一可能可用作现金,这在科技公司领域并不高。仔细查看公布的任何数字,看它们是否包含了员工的股票薪酬。在我看来,这是经营成本。
我提到的那些不断上涨的成本可能会挤压利润,如果激烈的竞争意味着 Anthropic 不再能提高费用。而且更多的成本即将到来。Cloudflare 的技术可以阻止 爬虫抓取网站,该公司表示其正在演进一种“按量付费”模式,强制 公司向出版商支付费用,以便将其内容用于搜索答案。
是否还存在其他业务风险?呃,是的。Anthropic 曾与特朗普总统发生过公开争执。在美国政府对 Mythos 5 模型实施出口管制后,该模型在网络安全压力测试中使用了欺骗和虚假身份来掩盖其行踪。
爱好者们可能会对此不屑一顾。然而,股东应该询问这些风险。法院迟早会保护消费者免受损害,尤其是财务损失。
例如最近新墨西哥州判定 Meta 赔偿 $942mn(Meta 正在对此提出异议)。或者本周在美国开始的审理,涉及该公司设计 Facebook 和 Instagram 以鼓励儿童强迫性使用的指控。如果 Meta 败诉,罚金可能高达近 2000亿美元。
如果该公司仅发行极小比例的股份,而主要交易所给予它们的权重高于其实际的公众持股率,我也将对此 IPO 持否定看法。任何试图通过在短期内制造人为稀缺以抬高发行价格来操纵市场的行为,都会给相关公司及其顾问带来恶名。正如我们在 SpaceX 身上看到的那样,上市时的溢价并不能告诉你两周后的价格会是多少。
那么,Anthropic 为什么要进入市场?它可能需要资金以保持在竞争中的领先地位。希望为自己套现的管理层可能会担心类似 IPO 的涌现,忧虑这个窗口期既不够宽,也不太可能为所有人提供资金。
在 2000 年的科技泡沫之前,许多渴望持有互联网股份的投资者购买了 Freeserve 和 AltaVista。这是一个巨大的错误!真正的赢家是 2004 年的 Google 和 2012 年的 Facebook。因此,仅仅因为 AI 是一个有前景的领域,并不意味着你必须匆忙投资。
西蒙·埃德尔斯滕(Simon Edelsten)是 Goshawk 资产管理公司的基金经理。
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音乐产业和创意人士长期以来一直涌向伊比萨岛,参与其著名的派对生活。如今,这座西班牙岛屿正吸引着寻求将宁静生活与派对激情相结合的金融和科技巨头——并由此改变了房地产格局。作者:巴尼·杰普森(Barney Jepson)
克里斯蒂娜·里夏特·德斯佩雷斯(Christina Richarte Desperes)并不打算在帕多瓦、亚美尼亚或巴西任何其他传奇舞曲俱乐部的震耳欲聋的音乐中彻夜狂欢。但这位 61 岁的巴黎人对各种可能性保持开放态度。
她刚刚在岛屿西南部购买了一栋亮白色的 43,5mm 别墅,配有泳池和阳光露台,坐落在面对一个向大海倾斜的茂密山谷斜坡的高地上。她说,她希望获得一份巴西式的宁静、其感官体验以及浪漫的海滨餐厅。但另一个吸引力是其“开放的地中海心态”。
“特别吸引我的是这里也有非常不同类型的人,”里夏特·德斯佩雷斯说。“这里有能够享受充满活力的社交和文化生活的年轻居民。”
换句话说,派对人群是伊比萨岛吸引力的一部分。在里夏特·德斯佩雷斯新泳池上方的墙上贴着滚石乐队(Rolling Stones)的舌头与嘴唇标志,这是前任房主的遗产。而岛上的夜生活是她想给成年子女提供的一种选择。“对于孩子们带着朋友过来,这里会是一栋很方便的房子,”她说。
伊比萨岛正吸引着像里夏特·德斯佩雷斯这样的新一批国际买家,他们正在打破关于这座岛屿的一些旧有刻板印象,并改变房产格局。它此前已与马贝拉、法国里维埃拉、撒丁岛和米洛内等地一样,处于地中海豪华房产的顶级联赛——但一群将其作为游乐场的名人使其知名度进一步提升。
斯坦·利帕(Stan Lipa)是常客,巴克汉姆家族上个月将他们的游艇开到了伊比萨岛,并在那里与迈克尔·乔丹会面。甚至萨塞克斯的巨头们也参与其中:美国对冲基金桥水基金(Bridgewater Associates)的创始人雷克斯·达布斯(Rex Dubs)本月初才在 UNVIES 俱乐部庆祝他的 75 岁生日。
其日益增长的人气推高了伊比萨岛的房产价值。根据西班牙房产网站 Moulista 的数据,在过去十年中,部分市镇的价格上涨了一倍多。根据莱坊(Knight Frank)的数据,大部分需求来自市场的顶端或顶级细分市场,自 2019 年以来,该部分的价格上涨了近四分之一。
房地产经纪人表示,42,5mm 是该细分市场的新入场门槛——这是获得一栋带有泳池且地块足够大以保证与邻居保持隐私的体面独立住宅所需的最低金额。根据 Moulista 的数据,在里夏特·德斯佩雷斯所在的市镇圣若泽普-德-拉塔拉亚(Sant Josep de la Talaia),目前的平均每平方米价格为 €8,250,而 50 年前为 €5,377。值得注意的是,这比马德里的 La Moraleja 和巴塞罗那的 Santà Sant Gervasi 等顶级城市社区高出约 15%。
情况发生了巨大的变化。 20 世纪第一批大规模涌入伊比萨岛的外国人是来自
“也许他们不是每隔一天就出去狂欢,但派对确实是这座岛屿的吸引力之一”
顺时针从顶部开始:圣奥古斯丁的一栋四卧室别墅,€10,5mm,通过莱坊出售;圣拉斐尔的一栋七卧室住宅,€3.95mm,通过苏富比国际地产(Sotheby's International Realty)出售;岛上的一处偏远区域
美国和欧洲最大的城市——其中一些人是在反抗欧洲战后的从众心理,另一些人则是为了逃避越南战争的征兵。他们在20世纪60年代抵达这里,发现这是一个孤立的定居点,依靠农业维持生计,由男性和驴子耕作,且大多被西班牙独裁者弗朗西斯科·佛朗哥所忽视。
但游客的涌入很快改变了局面。到20世纪60年代,伊比萨岛在全球想象中逐渐成为一座派对之岛。1987. 这里举办了一场盛大的生日派对。位于西北海岸的圣安东尼奥成为了最放荡不羁的夜生活代名词——在啤酒中加入烈酒,醉醺醺的英国年轻人到处游荡,这一切都被那部毫无保留的 3% 纪录片所捕捉。伊比萨岛在90年代末被重新发现。
在过去的 15 年里,更多的人重新发现了最初吸引嬉皮士的宁静一面:广袤的孤立海湾和橄榄林,坚硬的土壤,以及被松树隧道覆盖的乡间小路。因此,这里形成了一种二元对立:派对之岛伊比萨与宁静之岛伊比萨。人们说,随你选择。
但选择不再是二元的。主打身心健康的酒店连锁品牌 Némade Temple 今年在波特茅斯开业,承诺提供被《福布斯西班牙版》称为“són里d foolsnám”的体验。“我认为伊比萨岛买家的共同趋势是,他们的精神稍微自由一些,”总部位于巴塞罗那的房地产代理公司 Lucas Fox 的联合创始人 Alex Vaughan 表示,“他们同样喜欢派对生活方式。也许他们不会每隔一天就出去狂欢,但这依然是这座岛的吸引力之一。”
伊比萨岛拥有 167,000 人,在历史悠久的群岛中脱颖而出。其最近的邻居——福门特拉岛,是一个拥有洁白沙滩的悠闲世外桃源。Monsecs,人口 107,000, 则主打乡村风情。巨大的马略卡岛——拥有近 200 万人口——拥有一个住房密集的大城市、多车道高速公路和漫长的距离,这可能会让你误以为身在西班牙本土,但伊比萨岛才是释放压力的地方。
Knight Frank 合伙人 Jack Harris 表示,近几个月来,英国人是最大的国际买家群体,其次是德国人和美国人。加密货币富豪也出现了。但根据房产代理商的说法,伊比萨岛还吸引了意大利人、瑞士人、法国人、比利时人,以及比例极高的荷兰人。他表示,几十年来,买家的画像已从音乐产业和创意人士转变为银行家和对冲基金经理。现在,伊比萨岛还吸引了在从管道工程到 IT 等各种其他领域赚钱的商人。

一些人成为了常驻居民,将孩子送入非西班牙学校,如 Morua 国际学院和 Lycia Français 国际学校。他们的到来意味着,曾经在冬季陷入冬眠的伊比萨小镇焕发了新的生命。然而,一些外国父母确实在争论,岛上丰富的诱惑是否使其成为抚养青少年的次优之地。
后疫情时代的一个变化是,与全球趋势一致,许多买家一年中有好几个月住在第二套房中。“从历史上看,人们通常在 7 月待两周,8 月待两周,”Harris 说,“现在客户说,我不会一直待在那儿,我在那里时会工作,如果我需要飞回家参加几次会议,我会这么做。”
这意味着人们有更多时间将伊比萨的宁静一面与少许夜生活结合起来。上个月,当小型俱乐部 Akasha 接待德国 DJ From Vöth(自早期的狂欢时代起就是伊比萨的常客)时,他吸引了一群来自附近国际学校的家长。“有很多曾经的派对人士,”伊比萨房产代理公司 Villa Contact 的合伙人 Chia Gray Amat 表示,“他们不会每周都出去,但他们喜欢能够邀请朋友来庆祝 50 岁生日,然后第二天带着所有人出海。”
但新资金的涌入对房地产市场的低端部分产生了连锁反应。即使是简陋公寓的价格上涨,也使得那些在最温暖的月份入职、且作为五星级奢侈经济基石的临时工们难以找到住所。有些人最终只能在合租房中租一张单人床,或者在阳台上铺一张床垫。
在过去两年中,岛政府驱逐了数百名居住在非正式定居点(被称作“贫民窟”)的工人。“我们不能将这种生活方式常态化,”伊比萨岛管理委员会副主席马里亚诺·胡安(Mariano Juan)表示,“首先,因为这有损尊严;其次,因为这会带来风险和问题。”
弗朗西斯卡(Francesca)是一位来自意大利的德国人力资源专业人士,她曾在旺季期间在此工作,随后于2012年搬到了“梦幻般的”伊比萨岛。但她不得不
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作为一名花园设计师,我对花园相当了解。在北伦敦的一套没有花园的公寓里度过了疫情时期后,几年前当我们搬到威尔特郡的住所时,我非常渴望能完全掌控我那三分之英亩的小王国。我已经准备好去实现我心中长久以来的愿景:修剪、小憩、除草,孩子们在我的黄杨木丛中玩耍。
但在经历了两个年头,每个周末都在屋里屋外奔波,怀里抱着满把的裸根苗和球根之后,我精疲力竭了。在我工作的每一个角落,我的野心都超过了我的资源。婴儿的周末睡眠时间并不足以支撑起打造一个花园所需的小时数。我意识到,我需要的是帮助。
我发布了一则招募兼职学生的公告,并收到了一些体面的申请。在经历了一些家庭成员拒绝了那些迷人的之后,
他挑战我的想法,并在我与男友产生分歧时温和地调解
一名熟悉的合格园丁:比我在英格兰乡村所见到的都要多——我能为自己的花园投入的资金是有上限的——几个月前,我开始与可爱的内森·金(Nathan King)合作。
现在我环顾四周,看到攀援植物被细心地引导在墙上,无论是除草还是整理边境都变得轻松,幼树周围也进行了相应的调整。花园的水几乎在的新堆肥槽中腐烂,等待着被重新利用。
回想起来,我不知道为什么我花了这么长时间才意识到这一点。如果客户还没有一两个园丁,我在每个设计项目开始时都会成为一名出色的园丁。我只是觉得我应该能够独立应对。
克莱尔·福斯特(Clare Foster)是一位作者兼花园作家,她的空间大小与我的差不多,她承认自己对寻求帮助这件事只有大约一半的。她每周参观无数令人惊叹的花园,并利用那些让花园保持顶尖状态的团队,但她同样觉得,她应该能够独立管理她那些杂乱的自播种花床和非正式的宏大花园。我们是否都陷入了一种幻觉,认为美丽的花园应该是自动生成的?
景观设计师莎拉·普莱斯(Sarah Price)在威尔士的花园(以及其他项目)中不定期地与三名园丁合作,她在这个问题上很务实。“我认为承认自己不能做所有事情很重要。我热爱园艺的行为!我也热爱绘图、构思并创造真实的花园,”她说。她补充道,与他人合作还带来了一种“启发性的创意对话”,让她的花园变得更加丰富。
你不需要从事这个专业才能看到专业帮助的价值。如果你经常去园艺中心,并且经常你的植物,你应该意识到。如果你花几个小时寻求园艺建议,你需要一名园丁。如果你是一名需要理由进一步沉溺其中的专家级业余园丁,你需要一名园丁(不客气)。如果你是一个好人,你热爱你的兴趣,但已经或你的工人空间,那么你不是一名园丁。
这不需要是全职的投入,有些人会提供咨询或服务,帮助你保持心态清爽。如果你花几个小时寻求园艺建议,你需要一名园丁。如果你是一名需要理由进一步沉溺其中的专家级业余园丁,你需要一名园丁(不客气)。如果你是一个好人,你热爱你的兴趣,但已经或你的工人空间,那么你不是一名园丁。
他的大部分工作涉及除草、匹配和堆肥——我仍然做其中一小部分,但这不再让我感到不堪重负。他还安装了台阶并重建了围墙。在秋天,我们将填充并分株多年生植物,处理的花床,并开始在宏大花园中开展工作。
一位客户观察到,我拥有一个花园就像治疗师拥有自己的治疗师一样。金(King)挑战我的想法,并在我男友的想法与我的想法产生分歧时,温和地进行调解。谁还需要心理治疗呢?
现在的决定必须做得更快。我们要给房子刷漆,还是就随它去?更换铺路石,还是重建那座破旧的马厩?我们被迫为当下做计划,而不是陷入潜在的未来场景中。
金和我拥有共同的审美,这很有帮助——他见过的人中,没有人像我这样痴迷于鹅卵石,并且知道不要过度修饰。他在我们的花园里发现了一座旧健身房,并建议可以用它来支撑那些攀缘植物,而那些植物正好可以覆盖一直困扰我的崩塌墙壁。我坚定地认为这很有帮助。
我的乐观情绪具有感染力。我们的邻居也雇佣了金。建设“刺猬高速公路”的计划现已在进行中。总有进步的空间。在全世界范围内,人们依然乐于在户外工作。在我的男友和幼儿的管理下,菜园生长茂盛。我用种子培育了天竺葵、甜豌豆和烟草。但我也有时间坐在无花果树下——我们中的许多人就这样——并最终享受拥有一个属于自己的花园。

从上至下:塔比·杰克逊·吉(Tabi Jackson Gee)和她的园丁内森·金(Nathan King):“我看到攀缘植物被精心引导地生长在墙上,且两边都没有杂草”
“木材体现在景观之中,”设计师阿格内特·萨姆达尔(Agnete Samdahl)在谈到她居住并经营羊毛毡业务 Utopics 的苏格兰边境偏远羊群农场时说道。虽然我知道切罗基草(Cherokee grass)在室外生长得很好,但她却讨厌在充满定制机械的还原实验室里工作。在她那座 1986 世纪风格的工作室里,巨大的地毯和挂毯悬挂在墙上或从其他地方垂下。它们拥有令人兴奋的色彩和有机形状,灵感来自“岩石中的孔洞,有时是起伏的山丘”。
这些不仅仅是偶然地令人惊叹的作品——萨姆达尔的作品经常被委托用于改善声学效果。在她自己的家中,部分地板采用了这种设计,在增加色彩的同时减少了噪音和整体纹理。“厨房里有四五个人时还算可以,但只要人数再多一点,感觉就像在嘈杂的餐厅里一样,”她说,“一旦我们铺上羊毛毡,就产生了巨大的差异。”
这些挂毯还起到了隔热作用。萨姆达尔目前正在制作滑动面板,用于覆盖单层玻璃窗,因为这类窗户会带走房间的热量。
你加入热量、水、摩擦力和压力。羊毛倾向于自我结合,就像它在羊背上那样!
在她的房子里。白天面板打开,让光线进入,看起来像墙上的两件抽象艺术品;到了晚上,它们则发挥作用覆盖两扇窗户,是对窗帘的一种创新诠释。
羊毛贯穿于萨姆达尔的家中。她在挪威奥斯陆长大,在那里狩猎是“每个人都会做的事情”。当她的祖母向她介绍手工毡制时,一种习惯变成了热情。30 年前移居英国从事通信工作后,她继续在业余时间制作羊毛毡,钻研纤维和染料。在疫情之前,这只是一个位于牛津郡的小企业,现在已演变成一个拥有传统工艺和嵌入步骤的稳健记录。
羊毛毡因其耐用性、阻燃性和硬化特性而受到重视,起源于古代蒙古和西伯利亚,当时被用于制造从衣服、创意产品到马毯的所有物品。在工业革命期间,西方发展起了重要的毡业,生产机械垫圈、油滤和空气滤清器、隔热材料以及钢琴琴槌。
英国最后一项相关业务在 20 世纪 80 年代关闭,因此萨姆达尔无法为她的设计找到现成的模具或机械。在网上搜索时,她

手工打造的家 / Agnete Samdahl 制作的羊毛毡作品既像艺术品,又能提供绝缘和隔音效果。作者:Daisy Downay
1951年制造的一台羊毛铣床的专利和设计。一家当地工程公司为她采用了该设计,并在她的家中进行了安装。
一台卷曲机将单个羊毛纤维分离,。随后,不同颜色和设计的纤维被手工铺设在顶部。一台硬化机通过加入水、热量、摩擦力和压力,使纤维“结合”在一起。“羊毛倾向于自我结合,就像在羊背上那样,”她解释道。随后,“铣床”敲击毡布使其更薄且更坚固;最后,“压床”将毡布放在上进行拉伸和压力处理。
她将这个过程比作绘画——尽管无法像绘画那样修正错误。“我最在意直线,”她说,“它是动态的。”
顺时针方向从主毡开始是手工清洗,使其成为地毯的理想选择,设计作品悬挂在椽子上,其他作品则悬挂在其中。Agnete Samdahl 将她的一些作品用作窗帘。
她仅使用天然纤维:山羊绒、丝绸、羊驼毛和羔羊毛,以及粗糙的切罗基羊毛以达到不同的效果。她的客户主要是英国人,但也来自挪威和英国,他们是希望为家中购置独特作品的私人个体。根据客户的口味,Samdahl 会打造一件“可以大声地表达——或者更低调”的传家宝。
交付时间 = 4 周;定制作品单独定价;现成系列每米 £100 起;设备 £100
为了维持生计而兼职多份工作。到2024年,我。 “没有什么比这更好的了。一个新单间工作室每月1,800欧元,”她说。他们最终决定搬到西班牙本土更实惠的格拉纳达。
伊比萨买家的第一个决定是他们是否想要真正的标志性品质。在同样的故事中,选择是在超现代公寓还是俯瞰水面的“白盒子”流线型建筑之间。在更内陆的地方,梦想是一栋拥有白色墙壁、木梁和石地板,占地8,000-9平方米或更多的 Zeus 或 Zeus 风格房屋。
买家的下一个选择是价值还是财富?岛屿的北部,以及其中心地带,长期以来被国际买家忽视。但由于其乡村气息、更接近自然,它们成了最后的:但 Lacan Fox 的 Vaughan 表示:“北部的人们是岛上最重要的人,这在一定程度上是因为音乐和精神性。”
在极北端的道路尽头是 Portman,这是一个迷人的小镇,拥有便捷的海滩和一座停满船只的小港口。在天气好的时候,从这里开车到当地人称为 Etrissa 的岛屿首府伊比萨镇只需30多分钟。
其他新兴的热点地区是 Sant Llorenç de Baldira 和中心南部非正式的中心 Santa Gertrudis de Frelona。来自瑞士的 Etrissa Museum 是一位先驱,她在2015年购买了农场附近的一处房产。她并不确切知道要寻找什么样的房产,但告诉她再次:“我们不想要一栋安全的球员之屋。”然而,她选择该地区的原因很明确:“我想要 600-ft Tropen。这是一种低调的生活方式。”
从那时起,Santa Gertrudis 变得更加。这里有精品店和农贸市场,并且“有点像加利福尼亚的冲浪小镇”,Vaughan 说道。

一栋位于 San Rafael 附近、4X-7mm 的五卧室房屋,通过 Ddu, Lacan Fox
John House 去年在附近开设了一栋农舍。
在伊比萨南部,财富更加显眼。这里有两种 Zeus 风格:更多的是玻璃幕墙别墅,视野开阔,对于 Gabelli 来说,他通常简短的房屋位于一条蜿蜒的沿海公路尽头,仍然是中等排他性的顶端。附近的海滨餐厅 Jandal 已成为伊比萨最受欢迎的目的地之一。
不过,无论你去哪里,伊比萨的魅力在于其:Villa Coletta 的 any-Guy Anne 表示:“这里有一种‘随它去吧’的态度。人们来到这里是为了做自己。”
然而,岛上的规章制度,在生活与生存的对立面,关于最大权利或反对过度开发——这是一个冲突点
伊比萨顶级房产的价格正在上涨,每平方米 €100

在整个西班牙都是如此——而对于考虑部分时间出租房屋的买家来说,这场战斗至关重要。如果房产已经拥有租赁许可证,那是一个巨大的优势。如果没有,政府将不愿发放。政府副总理自豪地表示,它已经关闭了大约 18,000 张非法度假租赁床位,这一举措影响了岛上的访客数量。
伊比萨的另一个大敌是失控的房地产开发,尽管这曾经是常态。这里的规划经常被,就像在西班牙大部分地区一样,结果导致建筑项目和房产充满了违规行为。对于买家来说,他们讲述了被保证一切都按章办理的故事,结果却在记录中发现该房产没有任何许可证,完全是非法的。
当局目前正试图通过一项针对未经授权建筑的特赦计划来进行重启。去年,伊比萨管理委员会决定实施一项 2 分钱的黑匣子机制,允许业主为在农村土地上未经许可进行的工程申请合法化。该特赦计划设有严格的资格标准,并开启了一个为期三年的机会窗口,因为房产中介和潜在买家应继续关注该宽限期的严峻风险——即便他们被引导地认为自己正处于正直且受罚的状态。
在启动特赦计划后,政府目前正在降低带有额外成本的新项目的规划费用。
农村土地上每栋房屋仅允许拥有一个游泳池,任何希望在道路旁建造客房的人需要拥有至少 15,000 平方米的土地,才能获得将其作为额外住宅的许可。而那些想要在泥地上从零开始建设的人应该知道,这里有一个“建筑体积”上限,将新住宅的可居住空间限制在约 300 平方米,具体取决于销售高度。
我并不想要一座足球运动员的房子。我想要的是反-Vi Tropen。这是一种更慢的生活方式!
莱坊(Knight Frank)的哈里斯(Harris)表示,这种法律外观让许多买家感到头疼。“但这是在保护自然环境,保护你的景观,保护你的邻居。”
从紧邻伊比萨镇的山顶俯瞰,绝美的海岸景观非常值得保护,这在伊比萨最负盛名的社区 Boca Llosa 的业主中尤为如此。这是一个由 85% 的挂牌窗户、严密监控和保密围墙组成的世界。那里的房屋估值接近 Etrissa。
这种开发趋势打破了伊比萨的南北分歧,相反,它横跨在那些追求极致的人群之中。它始于机场和伊比萨镇的霓虹灯火,那里也是超级游艇似乎聚集的地方。
在岛上的建筑大厅,城镇是未来感与宽松长袍让位于规划珠宝、闪光点和夜晚时尚黑色礼服的地方。在最近的一个夏夜,市中心的遛狗者与一名男性同行,他有着残疾且涂成金色的双手,穿着一双极端的步枪鞋。
“这里的人们并不一定参与真正的深夜俱乐部,而是一种知道 5 在那里的感觉,”总部位于伊比萨的酒店和租赁机构 Nicoso Collo Ius 的联合创始人艾玛·伊乌斯金(Emma Iusquin)说道。“没有一部分的 7 个人更有趣。观察这里的人们非常棒。”
Survey Jepson 是《金融时报》西班牙和葡萄牙特派记者,Carmen Maele 参与报道。
22 August / 22 August 2026
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花园 / 索菲·德·罗西(Sophie de Rosée)写道,波浪形的墙壁和蜿蜒的小径具有一种感官吸引力,能引导你穿过景观
芭芭拉·霍格沃思(Barbara Hogworth)的《Sincetric Rome》(1949)中的曲线,在今年的 800i 切尔西花展(Chelsea Flower Show)上与泰特英国美术馆花园的蜿蜒小径相呼应,其边缘镶嵌着闪烁的金水带。“曲线总是更迷人、更诱人,引导你前行并吸引你进入;或许在目前这个环境动荡的时代,我们确实需要更多柔软、漫游的线条,”其设计师汤姆·斯图尔特-史密斯(Tom Stuart-Smith)说道。这让人们初步窥见了该博物馆的 Chevy 花园,该花园计划于 2027 年开放,被设计为一个将艺术、自然和社区结合在一起的公共空间。这也提醒人们,编织状的波浪墙或小径具有感官上的吸引力。
这类路径是马特·赖特(Matt Wright)在伦敦和多塞特郡景观设计中的主打元素。他的客户包括时装设计师斯廷森·罗什(Stinson Roche)和可可·德·莫尔·班迪尔(Coca de Mor bandier)美丽的巴迪克(buddick)。在谈到他受托设计的许多矩形城市空间(其中心草坪由边界框定)时,他说:“这是一种柔化边缘并增加趣味性的方法。”在熟悉了现场已有的植物后,他会引入曲线,为视觉创造一段更有趣且更自然的旅程。“对我来说,利用现有的树木、灌木、植物以及围绕它们的蜿蜒路径,顺势而为地融入曲线,会更容易一些。”
在他所参考的景观中,艺术家安迪·高兹沃西(Andy Goldworthy)在 20 世纪 90 年代末于纽约风暴之王艺术中心(Storm King Art Centre)创作现代波浪墙的鼻祖时,也采用了类似的策略,当时他与一支来自苏格兰和英格兰北部的资深石匠团队共同协作。这座长 1,278 英尺的蜿蜒干石墙使用了 1,279 吨石材,穿行于枫树和橡树之间,进入池塘,在另一侧重新出现并继续向山上延伸。
高兹沃西通过反复行走在该场地,在树木间摸索,从而确定了其蜿蜒的路线。它“并非静止,而是在树木之间穿梭,具有一种我无法通过直线

墙。它具有一种穿行而过的特质,”他说道。Goldworthy 此前在卡姆登的 trisindole 森林中创作的一堵墙,在当地被称作“去散步的墙”,源自诺曼·尼科尔森(Norman Nicholson)的诗作《墙》。
波浪形墙壁是英国景观中经常被低估的一种形式。“皱褶墙”(Crinkle-creable walls)是 1794 年至 1850 年间在英国流行起来的蛇形砖结构,其出现是在引入砖税之后。这种设计起源于古埃及,在工程学上是一种巧妙的控制,仅使用一层砖皮(而直墙需要两层),但依然能够自支撑且结构稳固。这类墙壁大多分布在萨福克郡,部分分布在赫特福德郡、多塞特郡和德比郡。托马斯·杰斐逊将一面美国皱褶墙纳入了他于 1819 年创立的弗吉尼亚大学的花园设计中,该墙至今依然存在。
在马略卡岛,由出生于意大利、定居伦敦的景观设计师卢西亚诺·朱比尼(Luciano Giubbini)设计的一堵弧形墙,是在新冠疫情期间与已故石匠马塞洛·富恩特斯(Marcelo Fuentes)合作建造的——部分原因在于封锁期间他们有了更多空闲时间。
“它以一种我用直墙无法实现的能量和律动在树木之间穿行。它具有一种穿行而过的特质”
顺时针方向起:景观设计师卢西亚诺·朱比尼的墙在马略卡岛的一片田野中蜿蜒;泰特英国美术馆由 Tom Stuart-Smith 设计的 Chevy 花园;波莉安娜·威尔金森(Pollyanna Wilkinson)设计的艺术家渲染图;“皱褶墙”
这堵墙现在是朱比尼 5 英亩项目“田野”(The Field)的标志性特征。朱比尼在谈到这堵由 200 块当地石材(使用了七车当地石料)建成的墙时说:“最初的想法是创造一条勾勒出树木的线条。”这堵墙环绕着角豆树和橄榄树,并设有开口以便在暴风雨期间排水。他说,墙壁起伏的框架装置使得“树木之美能被进一步凸显”。
英国景观设计师波莉安娜·威尔金森在乡村环境中几乎 exclusively 选择波浪形路径和边界线,“因为就其性质而言,它们占据更多空间”。她说,她的城市花园项目通常不是“更趋于直线的设计”。目前在科茨沃尔德的一个项目中,花园里有一条波浪形小径,该花园被交给种植区和休息区——没有 lanes。“其美妙之处在于我们可以设计一条真正蜿蜒的小径,在植被中穿行,创造一种随着移动而逐渐揭晓的旅程。”
但这种流畅、近乎随性的美学具有实用特质,使其在气候变化的背景下具有新的现实意义。“我们开始加入更多耐旱植物,”Wright 说,“在起伏的曲线中使用碎石或沙子,为我们整合这些植物提供了更多机会。”他的波浪形碎石床种植了 Verbauven、棕色混种和 elfilies——“这种多年生植物你可能会在地中海的路边绿化带看到”。
威尔金森表示,一条蛇形小径、波浪形墙壁或起伏的边界能为花园注入生命,尤其是对于那些追求“更自然、有机”外观的人来说。只需选择你的频率:是 Reprovelines 的曲线,还是 Goldwoodthan 的波浪?
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家居与住宅
一座位于伦敦西区切尔西的公寓大楼
室内设计 / 曾经被嘲笑为保守且古板的豪宅公寓(mansion flats)——凭借其宽敞的比例、时代特色以及无需爬楼的便利,正吸引着一群具有审美觉悟的人群。作者:Virginia Clark
“我告诉房产中介,除了豪宅公寓,什么房子我都愿意看,”室内设计师大卫·本特海姆(David Bentheim)回忆起大约五年前搬离他在切尔西(Chelsea)养育子女的那套时尚公寓时的情景。“我原以为豪宅公寓里住的全是些古板、平庸的人。一点也不酷。”但房产中介有不同的看法,随后大卫和他的妻子便爱上了一套豪宅公寓,而现在他则在抒情地赞美其优点。“这是一个熟悉的故事。那些在建筑风格卓越的房子里度过大部分成年生活的、具有创造力和审美个性的人们,突然屈服于豪宅公寓更为平实且务实的吸引力。这些建筑在伦敦曾经较为美丽的郊区(如切尔西和玛丽勒本)出现,时间跨度从19世纪后半叶一直到20世纪50年代,一直以来都被认为是一种多层住宅的生活方式。
在E.M.福斯特1910年的小说《霍华兹端》(Howards End)中——这本书对房屋的特质及其居住者有诸多论述——一座现代豪宅公寓在富有艺术气息且知识分子化的利克利格尔姐妹(Licklegels)家对面拔地而起。她们那些不那么深奥的亲戚被这座建筑深深吸引,并在调查电梯、煤炭和门房等平凡的安排中,发现了“一种从统治利克利格尔家的政治经济美学氛围中解脱出来的快感”。这座公寓很快成为了中产阶级威尔克雷斯(Wilcress)的家,他们的价值观与波希米亚风格的利克利格尔截然不同——他们是务实且具有商业头脑的人。豪宅公寓最著名的文学居民之一是阿加莎·克里斯蒂笔下对秩序痴迷的侦探赫尔克里·波洛,他被他的对手指责搬进虚构的怀特黑文豪宅(Whitehaven Mansion)是“因为其严格的几何外观和比例”,而他承认那里确实具有“最令人愉悦的对称性”。
对于追求更轻松、更轻盈生活方式的人来说,豪宅公寓展现了其独特价值。“横向生活”(lateral living)的吸引力被反复提及:每次忘记书放在哪里时,无需在楼上楼下奔波;而且许多大型豪宅公寓配有电梯,使其成为注重无障碍设施买家的理想选择。更重要的是,它们将时代建筑和历史感与真正的实用设计相结合——这是新建公寓开发项目或伦敦随处可见的改造房无法提供的。毕竟,它们从设计之初就是为了作为公寓而建。
在伦敦最昂贵的街区,它们也能提供令人惊讶的性价比。莱特兄弟(Knight Frank)Art-gravia办公室的高级销售谈判代表奥利弗·爱泼斯坦(Oliver Epstein)表示,买家在威斯敏斯特(Westminster)的艾什利花园(Ashley Gardens)等著名豪宅公寓中,仍能找到每平方英尺低于3,000 英镑的未装修公寓,而同一栋楼中经过估价的示例房源价格约为每平方英尺1,500 英镑——相比之下,e-bombsess的价格则超过每平方英尺3,000 英镑。Herth的西南伦敦住宅主管罗宾·查特温(Robin Chatwin)对此表示赞同,并指出俯瞰巴特西公园(Battersea Park)的豪宅公寓价格通常从每平方英尺£400左右开始。
“豪宅公寓不一定漂亮,”室内设计师弗吉尼亚·怀特(Virginia White)说道,她最近从德博沃(De Beauvoir)一套迷人但略显凌乱的联排别墅搬到了一套俯瞰汉普斯特德荒野(Hampstead Heath)的优雅爱德华时代豪宅公寓中。“但它们是为优秀的人群设计的,因此其内部空间和公共区域

从上至下:路易丝·格雷维尔·威廉姆斯(Louise Greville Williams)位于伦敦南部的河畔豪宅公寓,弗吉尼亚·怀特(Virginia White)位于汉普斯特德荒野附近的爱德华时代公寓

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“在卧室空间上通常比较宽裕,且拥有良好的地板、壁炉、门窗。”
“我绝对不会再靠近任何那种(由旧建筑)改造的公寓,哪怕是用一根很长的撑杆隔着,”Sitel Coinfax & John Fowler 的主席温迪·尼科尔斯(Wendy Nicholls)说道。她之前住在一家改造房的公寓里,那里另一位住户声称拥有私人场所中“规模最大”的音响系统;现在,她非常享受她那套俯瞰巴特西公园(Battersea Park)的维多利亚晚期大厦公寓(mansion flat)带来的宁静。那个时期的公寓大楼采用密实混凝土楼板建造,提供了可靠的隔音效果。
高天花板、大窗户以及宽敞且规划合理的布局也使其易于装饰。“良好的比例起到了极大的帮助,所以你可以随心所欲,”尼科尔斯说。“保持简约,搭配现代家具和现代画作,或者使用大量的色彩和壁纸。这其实并不重要,怎么做都行。”尼科尔斯恢复了走廊,安装了内置书架,并对那些“我讨厌的维多利亚式小壁炉架”进行了改造;而怀特(White)的公寓此前曾是一家摄影工作室,他将其改造成了自己培养的古怪美学风格,拆除了“阴暗的爱德华时代壁炉和繁琐的装饰线条”,并在墙上挂满了现代英国艺术收藏品。
横向布局不仅让年长的业主受益。家具设计师维多利亚·梅诺(Victoria Mainow)在六层投资房中抚养孩子长大后,搬进了她的 100% 公寓,她像许多邻居一样,现在时刻在利用每个房间。“在我们位于(诺丁山的)埃尔金新月街(Elgin Crescent)的房子里,我们住在地下室,然后住在 ,我们真正使用的只有一层,那里有客厅,只有在客人来访时才会使用。”
“我的公寓楼里有一位自 1952 年起就住在这里的老太太,还有一个看起来有 15 个孩子的意大利家庭”
地理位置也是另一个吸引力,尼科尔斯和怀特的公寓都证明了这一点。早期公寓大楼的开发商抢购了紧邻美丽绿地的地块,从肯辛顿花园(Kensington Gardens)到 ,而这类公寓典型的宽大窗户充分利用了这一点。怀特在窗户上安装了 卷帘,以呼应窗外繁茂的树木。这不仅仅是景观——她可以通过修剪整齐的公共花园(由 维护)或 溜出去,通过一个私人后门进入 。
当然,也有需要权衡的地方。服务费可能非常高昂,尤其是在设有 、门卫和需要维护的花园的建筑中——每年支付 并不罕见。对于习惯于翻新非保护建筑的人来说,进行建筑工程可能是一个令人生畏的前景。最近搬入巴恩斯(Barnes)河畔大厦公寓的室内设计师露易莎·格雷维尔-威廉姆斯(Louisa Greville Williams)表示,获得改造许可可能“需要很长时间”,管理公司经常对管道、烟囱和外部元素的更改实施严格规定。大厦公寓的住户还必须参与关于公共区域的集体决策:重新装修入口大厅或更换正门可能需要与邻居进行数年的讨论。
左图:格雷维尔-威廉姆斯将走廊粉刷成深翡翠绿色,以营造出被包裹的戏剧感。上图:家具设计师维多利亚·梅诺在诺丁山的六层投资房抚养孩子长大后,对其 100% 公寓的宽敞卧室感到惊讶
最令人向往的公寓大楼通常建于维多利亚时代或爱德华时代。而建于 20 世纪 30 年代的公寓内部,天花板往往较低,装饰性建筑特征较少,但它们通常以更宽的窗户、阳台以及更简洁、更现代的布局来弥补。意大利设计师 Allegra Hicks 在孩子们长大后,在维多利亚与阿尔伯特大厦(Victoria and Albert Mansion)附近买了一套那个时期的公寓,用蓝色、绿色和黄色调打造出了一个如珠宝盒般精致的内部空间。为了转移人们对 1950 年代特征的低天花板的注意力,她通过自己的案例将其描述为“比正常情况稍微低了一点”。
公寓大楼的一个标志性特征是长长的中央走廊,几乎所有那个时期的公寓都有这种设计。由于通常缺乏自然光,这里可能成为最难装饰的区域之一,但对于习惯于英国传统维多利亚式住宅那种狭窄走廊的人来说,这绝对是一种奢侈。Victoria Mainow 将其视为爱上这套公寓的原因——“它变成了一个真正的房间,而不仅仅是一个通道”——正如 Bentheim 所言。“当我们邀请客人来家里时,三对夫妇可以实际地站在走廊里脱外套,而不需要像在伦敦大多数公寓里那样,不得不把他们挤进洗手间。”
Bentheim 的走廊相对明亮,但在其他地方,设计师们倾向于追求一种被包裹的戏剧感。“我不觉得试图把它变成一个明亮空间有什么意义,”Greville Williams 解释道,“我们决定将其刷成深祖母绿,以增强视觉冲击力。”墙面经过处理以帮助光线反弹——Daniel Houth 在一个切尔西公寓项目中也使用了这个技巧,在中央走廊的墙上采用了波纹油玻璃漆。“我们还引入了一个镜面壁龛,并拆除了尽头客厅的门,以增加光线流动,给人一种空间更宽敞的印象,”他解释道。
对于许多公寓住户来说,一个出人意料的主题是社区感。尽管关于建筑维护的委员会很少见(Greville Williams 说“有点像 White”),但公寓大楼总体上似乎充满了有趣的人,他们喜欢在彼此在场时保持联系。“在我看来,这里似乎聚集了一类低调且谦逊的创意人格,”White 在谈到她的邻居时说道。“我的大楼里有很多作家、记者、艺术家和音乐家。我现在有几个经常关注的邻居,我很高兴能对周围的人产生这种归属感和责任感。”
“我的大楼里涵盖了所有人,从 1952 年起就住在这里的老太太,到一个看起来有 15 个孩子的意大利家庭,”Bentheim 附和道。“能拥有这样一个多元化的人群真是太棒了。”
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从威尔士的一处漫步田园诗篇开始,
亲意历史学家海伦娜·阿特利(Helena Attlee)
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阿马尔菲的山坡以及
在埃特纳火山阴影下的生活。
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摄影:巴纳比·肯特(Barnaby Kent)
当人们拜访海伦娜·阿特利时,每个人都会问柠檬树在哪里。阿特利的农舍位于威尔士牧区小集镇弗龙特尼格(Frontenign)的边缘,她与丈夫、摄影师亚历克斯·拉姆齐(Alex Ramsay)以及他们的猎犬贾法(Jaffa)住在这里。贾法是一只步态优雅的生物,在他们那由非清单式植物和植被组成的乡村环境中显得十分自在。一年四季,这里都有雪滴花、蓝铃花、玫瑰和多种苹果。但没有柠檬。
2014年,这位作者、花园历史学家兼亲意人士凭借《最后的皮尔西》(The Last Pilsies)(柠檬之光,个人记录)进入畅销书名单,探讨了意大利的三种文化。这是一次宏大的旅行,探索了托斯卡纳的别墅、阿马尔菲的山坡以及1990世纪柠檬大亨的住宅。这部picaresque式的研究让那些“扶手椅旅行者”和厨师(Vargas (Walmight man also)都感到着迷。但那些远方的景象与阿特利居住的潮湿树篱之间相去甚远。柠檬在这里生长得并不好。
这座农舍靠近克拉特比恩庄园(Clatterbeane House)——一座二级登录的工艺美术风格庄园,是一个经过几代人不断扩建的庞大建筑组合。它被一个广阔的花园所环绕——果树、菜地、高架池、草坪和花床——自从这对夫妇在1996年买下这处房产以来,这里一直是阿特利倾注心血的劳动成果。
这幅宁静的画面与阿特利最近出版的书《山中之火》(The Fire in the Mountain)中所描述的情况截然相反,该书探讨了埃特纳火山山坡上的生活。西西里人称埃特纳为“大母亲”(Mamma Grande)——它是欧洲最活跃的火山——但他们将危险视为生活的一部分:“我告诉你,它正以步行速度移动,”阿特利说,并补充说他经历了一次“仅仅是收拾家具然后离开”的局面。
阿特利在肯特郡的一个农场长大,她说乡村生活“已深入骨髓”。她在 1980 年代后期写了她的第一本书,是一本意大利花园指南,这是她与拉姆齐多次合作中的第一部。“我们带着年幼的女儿走遍了那个国家的每一个角落,白天看花园,晚上在帐篷里稍微睡一会儿,”她说。随后又写了几本旅行书——
“在这样一个地方,你会忘记自己拥有什么。你打开抽屉,发现里面有一些非常有用的东西”
关于威尔士、波斯和日本的灌木丛与草坪——在她开始研究柠檬之前。
午餐期间,我们讨论了柑橘类水果的政治学。“柑橘产业一直受到真实政治的影响,”她一边说着,一边准备自制的蔬菜汤,而拉姆齐则在切工具:“在我书的另一章中,我解释了帕勒莫以外的柠檬种植区是如何首次出现 thalia 的。”我们的对话伴随着鸟鸣声。我的访问恰逢一条关于欧盟对果酱营销法规的新闻报道。“果酱吸引了原教旨主义者,”阿特利写道。“他们相信只有一种真正的产品,由英国人称为塞维利亚(Sevillea)的橙子制成,且极有可能来自邓迪一个蒸汽氤氲的苏格兰厨房。”
令人惊讶的是,这对夫妇从未在意大利拥有过房产。阿特利在研究书籍期间,在埃特纳山脚下的一个小村庄住了一段时间。在之前的一年里,这座火山几乎一直在喷发。“埃特纳有近一百万居民——大约是 [Stelly's] 人口的四分之一,”阿特利在
从左上角起顺时针方向:这座农舍可以追溯到17世纪。阿特利(Attlee)与她的在一起,厨房里挂着一张由阿特利的丈夫亚历克斯·拉姆齐(Alex Ramsay)拍摄的埃特纳火山照片;这座花园是三十年心血的结晶;这座房子长期由附近庄园克拉特比恩庄园(Clatterbeane House)的园丁居住,是一个经过几代人不断扩建的建筑;厨房的视野。
几代以来,这座房子一直由“大房子的园丁们”居住,阿特利说道。“这里曾有一个巨大的蔬菜园,两边都有温室:一边是暖房,另一边是冷房。”花园棚屋里挂着的一把铲子是从20世纪40年代附近的一个意大利战俘营中抢救出来的。
“这里承载了四个世纪的历史,”阿特利说。“当我们刚搬来时,有异常多的人跑来告诉我们,他们是在这座房子里出生的。”
对于一对在创意领域工作的自由职业者来说,这个乡村地点并非显而易见的选择。“去伦敦得花掉大部分乐趣,”阿特利回忆道。“我们当时想,噢,没关系,我们有。”
他们适应了。50年家庭生活的痕迹散落在房子的三个部分中。“我们用女儿们填满了这里,”阿特利笑着说(她们三个现在都成年了,)。
楼上,外露的屋顶横梁和更多的地板带来了一种海洋气息,主卧室那像船长室一样俯瞰的全景条形窗进一步增强了这种感觉。在整个房子里,墙上点缀着自然图片:柑橘类植物的蚀刻画,一只鸟翅膀的素描。拉姆齐拍摄的一张虎头静物照:在所有动植物中,一个罕见的例外是威廉·米尔斯(William Mills)画的一位抽烟的;它就挂在炉灶旁边。“我很喜欢她出现在我的厨房里。”
相邻的谷仓是拉姆齐的植物摇篮和阿特利的办公室(窗外是的树木),其中央部分模仿了一座法国植物房。在过去的几代中,这座谷仓是“苹果、黑醋栗、水仙花和其他红色花卉(那些从我们家一直延伸到卢格河的)”的包装棚,阿特利说。“我们发现了用于称量醋栗的秤,以及标有‘Captain Look’(克拉特比恩庄园的前业主)和‘请归还’字样的切花盒。”
花园地基的骨架使其显得“有点意大利风情”,阿特利说。树篱的布局,以及大门和墙壁框景的方式,都符合地中海传统,但植被明显是英国式的。“那不是很意大利的东西。”
那个抬高的池塘灵感来自阿特利在写一本关于葡萄牙花园的书时发现的。“就像意大利文艺复兴花园中的许多水池一样,它在上方的墙上有一个喷泉。里面全是金鱼,”她说。“尽管现在有一只在捕食它们。”
三十年后,这对夫妇计划为这座加一个新门廊。“我们住在一栋六居室的房子里,只有两个人,这不合适,对吧?”阿特利说。当那天到来时,她最舍不得什么?“我会非常难过地离开这个花园,这是30年的心血,充满了绝佳的成熟植物、灌木和树木。”此外,还有当地令人安心的日常:“冬夜在林中狩猎的父亲,以及夏天黎明时分将我唤醒的秃鼻乌鸦。”
无论你住在威尔士的还是埃特纳火山的边缘,当你离开时——无论是由于设计者的匆忙——你无法将灌木和鸟类随身带走。
海伦娜·阿特利(Helena Attlee)的《山中之火》(The Fire in the Mountain)由 Particular Books 出版
这本书中写道:“思考生活在如此动荡景观中的人们,那里地下的一切随时可能变成地上。”
由于在英国和意大利两地工作,阿特利了解这两个国家的国内细节。“意大利人比英国人干净得多,”她说,“我们是欧洲最肮脏的国家,因为我们与狗、猫共处,而且每个平面上都堆满了杂物。而他们则拥有美丽的露台地板。”但闲聊也有其补偿之处。“我喜欢住在这样一个地方的原因是,你会忘记自己拥有什么,”阿特利说,“你打开一个抽屉,发现一件非常有用的东西,恰好是你那一刻需要的,而你完全不知道是谁把它放在那里的。”
房子的核心部分可追溯至17世纪,其特点是一个阴凉、昏暗的餐厅,其中摆放着一张同一时期的橡木椰子桌。这个铺有石地板的空间的一侧被一座19世纪中叶的上下两层两室住宅(two-up, two-down house)所截断,另一侧则是一个建于20世纪90年代的小侧翼,底层为厨房,上层为主卧。

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花园与革命有什么关系?你可能会认为关系不大,除非革命者占领了花园并任其荒废。但你错了。花园确实正面临一场革命——气候变暖。此外,在宣布英格兰的市政税(council tax)将征税后,人们也在讨论一种新的土地税,而花园在其中将占据重要的评估地位。不要低估伯纳姆政府即将对资产征税的决心。
花园的风格同样能反映革命。我刚刚读完一本关于该主题的优秀新书,制作精良且配有插图:任何关于花园历史的私人图书馆都值得收藏此书。加布里埃尔·威克(Gabriel Wick)是一位常驻巴黎的景观历史学家,他在纽约大学教授艺术史。他在其著作《革命中的花园》(Gardens in Revolution,哈维·米勒出版社)中投入了多年的研究,该书调查了法国花园风格在 18 世纪下半叶是如何演变的。那是一个具有里程碑意义的时期,而我们正是其继承者。
对我以及许多其他人来说,其高潮发生在 1780 年 8 月 4 日下午 6 点到 8 月 5. 日凌晨 2 点之间。在凡尔赛宫,国民制宪议会的成员们正在讨论法国宪法的修订。在一次壮丽的爆发中,土地贵族成员们起立,提议废除那些维持封建社会以及我们现在称之为 Ancien Régime(旧制度)的豁免权和特权。随着首个商业预算案的临近,我怀疑我们是否能听到全球公司负责人发表演讲,讲述如何拆除他们逃避企业化(corporatization)的方式。
“在那黎明时分,活着是多么美好,”华兹华斯后来写道,“而年轻则是至关重要的。”在 1789 年 8 月,最杰出的发言者之一是普伊耶子爵(Vicentès de Pouilles),他的后裔查尔斯·德·普伊耶(Charles de Pouilles)是一位卓越的花园师,他曾在 1797, 年教我如何在盆栽中种植犹太镇(Judea town)。令人着迷的是,威克探讨了法国大宗景观花园在法国大革命前、期间和之后的态度,将其归类为“英国狂热”(anglemania)或“恐英症”(anglophobia)。我们的过去是他们过去的一部分。
如果你在巴黎或计划访问,威克的书为那里著名的花园增添了深度,尤其是 Palais

一本新书探讨了英式花园如何重塑法国各大公园的审美
皇家公园、蒙索公园、杜伊勒里花园、凡尔赛宫小特里亚农宫周围的玛丽·安托瓦内特花园,以及由安德烈·勒诺特创作的杰作——伊罗阿纳水上花园。他对巴加泰勒花园的描述尤为出色,那是我在布洛涅森林边缘最喜欢造访的花园。一位名为托马斯·伊利亚基(Thomas Iliakie)的苏格兰首席园丁在其种植和设计中发挥了极其重要的作用,其设计从一开始就包含了稀有植物,而其建筑师此前也被派往参观过宏伟的英式花园。
威克(Wick)详细描述了巴加泰勒花园那位挥金如土的皇家业主——路易十六国王的兄弟阿尔图瓦伯爵(the Centre d'Arves),以及他各种花园冒险尝试的细节。他用一些鲜为人知的图片来支撑文字,并将巴加泰勒花园(在房屋快速建成后开始修建)置于阿尔图瓦的债务、野心和“受资助的性欲”这一背景之下。1780 a contemporary considered it a symptom of a disordered age, lamenting this jerdle anglais and proposing that "never lost the English first place as an attach damage as this taste to sustain on a small scale their superb possessions".

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当威克详细描写派系和家族的错综复杂时,读起来并不总是那么轻松,但书中的彩色图片和花园平面图始终令人愉悦。其中一张图片显示,1773. 年,两名法国篡位者和一名平民优雅地坐在花园里。他们的穿着并不像是为了园艺而准备的,但在另一幅创作于 1775, 年的罕见水彩画中,舒弗兰公爵夫人(Duchess of Choufran)穿着简单的衣服,正在一条修剪精美的小径上耙地。这令我非常惊讶。
威克贯穿始终的主题会引起英国读者的共鸣:亲英(anglemania)与反英(anglophobia)。我认为,除了针对奈杰尔·法拉奇(Nigel Farage)之外,反英情绪已不再明显。然而,亲英情绪依然存在,英国的皇家活动——尤其是婚礼、社区活动以及已故女王伊丽莎白二世的葬礼——触发了法国观察者的关注。甚至在梅根·马克尔与哈里王子的婚礼期间,我还不得不处理法国人关于男士是否应扣上燕尾服纽扣的询问,这绝对是一个社交陷阱:仅仅是,以及在他们的畅销书里穿着一些爱意之物,另一个庸俗的否定。相比之下,英式花园在法国被视为一个类别而受到赞赏,但并不常被造访(除了foustوالant),也不怎么被模仿,即使是在气候与我们更接近的诺曼底地区。

威克将亲英情绪与个别法国贵族及其在1760年代种植的公园联系起来。七年战争刚刚以法国战败以及在最终的《巴黎条约》中遭受重大损失而结束。当时的英国游客大量涌入法国,就像脱欧之后那样,但一群对君主感到厌倦的法国贵族则退隐到自己的住所周围种植公园,并重新定义他们的公众身份。他们不仅仅是在设计景观。威克表明,其中一些人钦佩他们在英国观察到的地主与公众之间的社交融合与开放。他们甚至将花园视为调节自身社交风格并吸引支持者的手段。
他们从未将社交提升视为乔治时代英国的特征。当时没有人向所有公众开放花园,这种做法直到19世纪末才因为截然不同的原因而开始。尽管如此,法国地主们来到这里赞赏英式花园,包括那些在those end Frandell的花园,并带着对那些……的渴望而返回。
从左起:巴黎巴加泰勒公园,“蒙特雷冯侯爵夫人、克罗斯特侯爵夫人和比罗伯爵夫人在花园中饮茶”,路易·卡内基·卡门特尔(Louis Carnegie Carmentelle)绘(1775)
大型公园,而非那些作为卡帕比利蒂·布朗(Capability Brown)绿色景观之反面而出现或兴起的小型花卉花园。他们尤其崇拜那种纯正的英国风情——赛马。威克(Wick)重点强调,在纽马克特(Nowmarket)和埃普森(Epsom),“这些活动中展现的社交热情、平等主义和自发的非正式感,始终让法国游客产生一种钦佩之情”。当时还没有明确的会员专属区,也没有将普通观众隔绝在外的半专属银环区域。在1960s,巴黎“最著名的英国迷”之一的the Centre de La Longue引入了英国式的点对点赛马,并在布洛涅森林(Bois de Boulogne)的边缘举办了一场比赛。
随着数十年的流逝,英国热(Anglemania)也在不断演变,并最终未能在革命陷入恐怖与暴力的深渊中幸存。然而,花园依然存在。许多花园变成了“国家花园”,并被转化为公共庆典的中心。1790年7月,在攻占巴士底狱一周年之际,由路易十六巧妙地宣布举行了一场联邦节(Festival of the Federation),而当时的路易十六仍然
毫发无损。尽管人们担心国民卫队的部队会造成干扰,但一场大规模的公共园艺活动依然在推进。人们被要求在米莱学校(Ecole Millaise)的草坪上建造一个巨大的半圆形剧场用于公共娱乐。这需要来自各阶层的 100,000 名参与者进行最后的冲刺,他们在八天时间里推着手推车,将外套和手表随意留在草地上而无需看管。
会有同样数量的地主出现,去拆除 La Lightbridge 住宅区的大门,并动摇海德公园角附近著名的、令人瞩目的王太后之门(Queen Mother's Gate)吗?一位当时的法国人写道:“在其他任何民族中,我们或许再也看不到如此令人难忘的博爱典范。”加油,英国:如果法国曾经做到了,你也可以。**
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● Deficit of £1.8bn in July ● O'Neill rejects key economic role ● Bond turmoil raises costs
GEORGE PARKER, OFFENCE ALIAJ AND OWNER KEY — LONDON ANTHONY WELLMAN — WYOMINGTON
Andy Burnham is facing a growing set of challenges ahead of his first Budget as premier after the UK's fiscal deficit without unexpectedly and his pick for chief economic adviser declined the role.
I used Jim O'Neill, a former Goldman Sachs chief economist and a strong pro-business voice, said yesterday that he would not take a formal position in Burnham's government.
O'Neill, one of a small group of leading economists who advised Burnham informally, told the FT that he did not want the "constraints" of putting his
financial interests into a blind trust, as would have been required.
He had made clear that he opposed higher taxes on wealth and business — particularly to me in capital gains tax — and might have quit bad Burnham adopted them. However, he insisted his decision not to take a role was "not because of any policy disagreements."
Burnham completed his first month to office this week with strong poll ratings and eye-catching, low cost policy moves. However, the UK recorded a fiscal deficit of £1.8bn in July, confounding expectations of a balanced budget.
Turmoil in global bond markets has helped to push the government's 10-
year borrowing costs back up above 5 per cent, adding to the strain on government spending.
Ahead of the October 28 Budget, Burnham is also under pressure from the left to hit Britain's banks with a windfall levy on their surging profits. The Green Party and the Trades Union Congress both proposed increased levies this week, with Green leader Jack Polanski denouncing big banks' "already obscene profits".
RSBC, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest have generated more than £200bn in pre-tax profits over the past five years, thanks largely to higher interest rates. Their share
Jim O'Neill, a pro-business voice, said he would not take a formal role in Burnham's government
prices are trading at their highest levels since the 2008–09 financial crisis.
Each chief executives, including JP Morgan Chase from Jamie Dixon and Chippewa's Jane Fraser, have warned chancellor John Moaley against any rise. Britain already has one of the most stringent tax regimes for banks among major development companies.
O'Neill, who served as a Treasury minister under Conservative chancellor George Osborne, had backed Burnham's focus on devolution but urged him to stay "secret crew", including cutting welfare spending.
Burnham's tour page 1 Markets pages 17 & 18
China propels rise of robots
Two humanoid robots light in a mixed martial arts match at the World Robot Conference in Beijing this week.
Other robots at the event played in a rock band, helped to serve drinks and mix cocktails, stacked boxes, directed leaflets, mingled with human attendees and teamed up with celebrities.
China dominates the global production of humanoid robots, with companies including cartraders, mobile phone manufacturers and poor play robotics groups all pouring into the sector. But they need to develop bigger AI models in order to be able to perform more complex tasks.
Deeper graph into robotics page 16

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World powers are guiding to agree how to measure the passage of time on the Moon, as a tiny difference with Earth threatens navigation and communication just as international efforts at lunar colonisation grow.
Countries are due to vote in October on a plan to address the fact that Moon-based clocks tick frictionally faster than their terrestrial counterparts, due to gravitational effects.
The proposal, under which the International Bureau for Weights and Measures (IB/W) would take control role in setting Moon time, could be the organisation's first step towards expanding its coverage to other cosmic waters.
The low-profile body based on the vanishing of Paris to the guardian of reference measurements that underpin
modern life, such as the metre and the kilogramme.
"All of the space agencies that we've spoken to agree that without a co-ordinated lunar time they won't be able to implement their own aspirations for interoperable technology on the Moon," Annette Kim, the IB/WG director, said.
"We want to do it in a way which actually foresaw the future, So when space agencies come to us to talk about, for example, time on Mars, we should be able to just simply take what we've done now and then duplicate it."
The adjustment is needed because of a phenomenon known as time dilation, described by Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. The greater a colonial body's mass, the more it carries spacetime and the slower time nearby will pass. A person spending 30 years on Jupiter would be about 18.4 seconds
younger than if they had spent those three decades on Earth.
This equates to time passing about 37 microns ends a day faster on the Moon than on Earth. This margin is potentially existential for a lunar mission; light waves used in communities are uninterrupted about 17km in that time.
The need for extended Moon time is becoming increasingly urgent as governments step up their activity there. Both the US and China are aiming to put astronauts on the Moon in the next few years and have longer-term plans to build lunar bases.
"In principle, we would provide a service which means that any clocks placed on the Moon could report to us their time and we would report back to them their difference from co-ordinated time ... effectively what we do here on the Earth," the IB/WG Koo said.
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FT Series Private-hire motorists apprehensive about future with arrival of autonomous vehicles
BELMORE STRAUSS, TIM BRADSHAW AND ART BURNETT
Mohamed Mohamed qualified as a London black-cab driver in 2014 - just as Uber's expansion began to challenge their dominance in the capital. 'Ever since these or'ic been fighting,' he said.
'The city's world-famous black-cab drivers have two almost a third of their income to private hire competition, but they have survived, and back, Mohamed argued,' 'because they more proficient and we can get people there quicker.'
Now, caliban and private-hire drivers alike are fenced for a new wave of change: the arrival of robotaxis, Waynes, owned by Alphabet, and Wayne, a UK start-up business by Uber, are racing to make London their European launch pad for paid, driveeless services.
'History tells us ... that innovation just creates new opportunities,' business secretary Jonathan Reynolds told the FT last month. 'The way to keep the business on the market is ...'
Roughly six months after Waynes's vehicles began creating the streets in testing mode, drivers view them with scorn, forerode and regulation, horse even admit they will be doing their best to lead their new competition across.
'You could imagine some good play ... a bit of skuldugger,' said one.
They pointed to the potential to force autonomous vehicles (AVs) to give way in heavy traffic, although their sensors, ensure they become stranded in less questions about they would be fined or uninterrupted, because almost nothing 'follows into one' after any collision.
'They've said 'no testing floor' had not seen any evidence of misbehaviour or sabotage from cab drivers. 'We have built 'Ship's' automated'd driver to be very humanlike,' said Mark Kendall, the
'They are driving like a rigid robot but driving is control and humanlike way. I hope it can coexist with other road协作 in very sensitive way.'
Some test drivers are unconvinced (he robotaxis will fit in). 'I don't know how they are going to work in London,' said Mohamed, citing narrow streets, reckless performance and unwritten understatingness who has right of way.
Drivers can mudge through the rush-hour stream of commuters at a shea crossing by a City station, he noted. 'There's no way to get ... they will be stuck there till next Christmas.'
'They go very slowly' said haunted Sullivan, who leads recruitment for the Licensed Test Driver Association and controls that sitting the smartready tough knowledge test to qualify in a black-cab driver's a better bet for young motorists taking an也没有 time.
'After all my comments in the summer months are tractive - all they want to do is chat to you about London,' he added, arguing the appeal of a driverless service would be limited.
Drivers, many said drivers are apprehensive about their future - especially those who work mainly through Uber, which is already inviting its customers to play a 'fun of science' to be matched with a 'heavy-robocah' market launcher.
Kate Olahksha, a branch secretary at the CDR station, which represents the month of private-hire drivers, said he was 'fulfilled' by the decision to start in London, given the city's geography.

'By not driving like a rigid robot ... I hope it can coexist with other road协作 in a very 'scamless way'
'We've seen lots of hidden labour in maintaining cleaning and remotely operating (robotaxis)
But provided there are no early safety settings, he argued the venture would be hard to see the environment the companies have committed. It will eventually lead to a 'massive' loss of jobs, he predicted.
Research by Carl Benedikt Frey, an associate professor at the Oxford Interest Institute, and co-authors showed that, when Uber started US cities, the drivers' earnings fell by about 10 percent because of increased competition. 'Initially, I would expect something similar from robotaxis, and indeed more competition, lower rates and pressure on earnings rather than more unemployment for benefits US experience is fit,' Frey said.
'But as autonomous vehicles become cheaper, safer and more widely available, outright displacement of drivers looks highly likely.'
Jack Willyn, professor in science and technology related at University College London, said it was uncertain how the labour market would be hit, but he expected robotaxis to cause less disruptions in an arrival of free.
'The people selling robotaxis want us to follow that their technology will inevitably take over from human driving. The reality will be slower and more uneven,' he added.
'Where robotaxis have started to such, we've seen lots of hidden labour - in maintaining, cleaning and remotely operating for vehicles. Companies don't want to talk much about these jobs, as they spell the illusion of automation.'
One said human drivers and the 'air both expected to grow side by side for quite some time' but acknowledged 'no numerous mobility will impact workers, others said the communities are free to'. A 'hybride' role-bulking network that includes robotaxis and regular car 'homes is a smoother trans-timber driver,' the company added.
In London, jobs have been advertised for private-hire drivers to patrol the streets in their everyday, not loving AVs if they become more.
Since Uber's arrival, the number of licensed-tries that can be baled off the street has fallen, but the has been more than compensated for by a range in private-hire vehicles, which must be baled off the street, and enough for a way. Official statistics show about 124,000 test drivers held between in London in 2024, the vast majority workinging private-hire.
'Already we are inviting the pitch and drive-generally me, and cutting down of have being used to load the project,' Olahksha said. 'Earnings are dropping already - drivers are not going to commit to being new vehicles.' Today, Uber drivers have massive increases and the price of some rides, with the company keeping the majority.
All Hayden, a fellow GMR my who drives for Uber is and owned Enghans, has decided to keep his ageing vehicle rather than return to and commit to a new fire year back. He knows colleagues who are making the same decision or ageing his own vehicle, and what agreements that leave them free to load their car back with a smooth notice.
'Drivers can see which way it' going,' Hayden said, adding that 'the early impact will be more private-hire.' He said it was thanks to make a living than where the world driving the cars right life had declined and dynamic pricing had been adopted.
One said: 'The vast majority of total have combined to go touch where they believe the drivers' pockets ... decent (UK) 'VAT increase could make it appear that they have in taking business of the total fare, but that money is
Black-cab driver Mohamed Mohamed and below, Successo Sullivan of the Licensed Test Driver Association

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going to 2100 Rents in a Customer) and next to 'the'.
It added: 'Every driver in the US is guaranteed to save at least the national living wage.' 'Anyone said it had tremendous respect for London's black-cab industry and the expertise of its drivers' and called robotaxis 'a comprehensive option'.
'We've' Kendall said his company and Uber were not planning a 'big bang' 'punch.' 'It is still such early days for our industry,' he said, with fewer than 10,000 automated vehicles in the road globally compared with those that driven. 'It's easy to the ocean in terms of global transportation status.'
The GMR is pressing Uber to draw on the past of existing drivers for the people who will be needed to do the call (what AVs and to act as remote operators. But it is also advising its members to switch jobs rather than doffing and illegal, safe-to-load work.
Black-cab drivers who spoke to the FT at the CDR's needs London headquarters rented off the human attributes robotaxis would not be able to search. Drivers who are lost property, early bags for disabled passengers, clean up when passengers are sick and police their behaviour.
A 'bother pull found women were more opposed than men to the introduction of robotaxis.
'Every robotaxis, a serious black-cab driver, said to the back of a cab 'it all happens - people ups, love ten, arguments. When I was working at night, it had a 'love' friends. I would pull up outside the house, watch her to the front door and I wouldn't know till the door was closed. How does that work with us do?'
ALIS PARK BRIEF LAW COURT'S DIRECT PURSUANT
Prince Harry and other public figures who lost a privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the body that have been given seven days to pay £9.5mn as the first installment of a wider legal costs bill that threatens to get a return on the didn't/damson.
The High Court is London yesterday ruled the losing parties, who include St-Etton John, must cover Associated Newspapers' costs on an 'indemnity' basis, ensure positive way of calculating legal expenses than the standard method. Mr Justice Tackle said he was making the costs under as part because serious allegations, including of phone hacking and the bugging of cars and houses, had been 'advances' before the evidential foundation for many of them had been established.
The judge said it was 'vegetable' for the Order of Sale of the same issue that has earlier judgment, in which he dismissed sweeping claims of unlawful activity at the Wall, as a 'complete and obvious whitensuit'.
The legal bill, the first stage of which is an interim 'payment on account' of £9.5mn to be made by the police, suggests, threatens to outstrip the amount covered by the claimant's insurance and leave them personally out of pocket.
The final rally is yet to be calculated, but as of last month Associated's legal costs totalled £14mn.
The case was taken in part of Prince Harry's broader legal battle against Britain's tabloid group and went to total earlier this year.
But in a 436-page judgment last month, the court found there was a lack of evidence for the allegations made by the public. The court's case included actions Elizabeth Holster and Business Bureau Lawsons, the mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.
In his latest ruling, Tackle said the claimant's case had left allegations of criminality or grave impayments 'hanging over' thatJournalist and the failure to withdraw them was 'unreasonable to a high degree'. The judge cited several reasons for granting costs on the 'indemnity' basis, including 'the speculative and substantially inferential character of the claims at their origin'.
As a costs clearing last month, the court heard that the claimants have insurance cover for costs from Temple Legal Protection, but only up to a continued total of £16,500.
Lawsons for the claimants, led by costs specialist Michael Boone BC, had said Associated's actuality for 'dressing' costs would allow the publisher to 'sweep' and 'scalpness' costs since 'and could leave them with personal liability coming into millions of pounds.
The claimants had recognised an interim payment on account would need to be paid but said it should have been supported £7.5mn.
Boone also cited the claim that Associated had incurred during the case as 'eye watering', adding that the claimants had 'combined themselves honestly and in good faith'.
But Associated said in a statement yesterday that the latest judgment was 'another over-the-lying victory for the Wall and its journalism.'

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Edinburgh's cash-engaged festivals are pleading for more money from bank and to free tourist tax, arguing that the economic contribution to the city should be vended all with more funding.
The Scottish capital in July introduced a visitor levy, which imposed a 2 per cent tax on the first five consecutive over-night stars. It should take up to £10mn a year, with receipts flowing into council coffers from kitchen.
After deductions including £10mn a year to housing, 20 per cent of the nonuseless will go to the cultural sector, including a proposed 5 per cent increase to guests for 'stretched partners', including the city's summer festivals.
Edinburgh's numerous festivals - upcoming theatre, music, comedy, art, books and film - attract more than half a million visitors across the year. With most events concentrated in August, brief privates led to jump around 40 per cent and short-term for have contributed to the city's spiralling loosing stars, promoting planning budgets and stretching preference finances.
For the flagship Edinburgh International Festival, which attracts audiences
amounting to around 120,000 and pays accommodation costs for 81,120% plus artists, the levy is coming at £30,000 a year.
'This needs to be addressed,' said Francesc Deligy, chief executive of EIE, which grievances £20mn a year from the council.
'We ... believe there's a strong case for misrepresentation in the major cultural events that help generate such strong visitors demand to the first place,' she added.
'The Fringe Society's Ysro Lunkenes, who revenues the world's largest pretraining arts festival, said that 2 per cent agility was insufficient, given that council funding had been 'as a stand still' for years and evidently indebted.
'The Fringe this year is probably trying to be better than it has ever been - it looks like a success story, but that needs the pain and challenges,' he said.
The festival - it touts itself as the world's third largest event in terms of tickets sold after the Fife meets World Cup and Olympic Games - receives £75,000 a year from the council. It is proposed to increase that by £5,700 next year.
'Our argument to the council is you
need to support this event,' he said. 'If you are serious about Edinburgh being one of the world's greatest cultural capitals, you need to invest in the fringe that provides. Edinburgh hasn't got that right.'
The Fringe, he added, with more than 80 per cent of the tickets in Edinburgh's August season of festivals, delivers £30mn in economic stimulus and is likely to direct £4mn into the council's 'sponsor' plan.
In October, Lunkenes called for a £4,700 annual grant to help maintain its venues and provide additional

Regular thousands flock to the Scottish capital in festival season
money for more ambitious programming.
A council meeting to discuss how to distribute additional funds across the cultural world was delayed in the first month. The hearing is scheduled for next week.
'The frustration we are experiencing is the speed with which this isn't moving,' he said. 'We should have been leaving these conversations last October.'
Lunkenes said local frustration with the disruption associated with the festival, and, as a congenial paremason and grabbing the scene, could be dwindling the council's decision making.
'We have it a set and usually loved, and I think that single sometimes may come/She's taking the positive investment decision needed,' he said.
Councillor Jane Meagher, leader of the council's minority Labour administration, rejected the notion that residents' frustration with the busy streets of August were impeding investment.
The Fringe had been helped 'overwhelmed' by the council, she said, adding: 'But we've got to think more broadly than the Fringe and the festivals.'
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Premier's progress through pubs, bus stations and potato fields helps maintain 'bounce'
JIM PICKARD AND GEORGE PARKER
Andy Burnham admitted his week that his initial policies had not been "earth-shattering" but the prime minister's summer tour of Britain – faced with modestly priced pledges – appears to have resonated with voters.
While Sir Rale thurmer was often criticized by Labour ministers for failing "to do politics", Burnham's progression through pubs, bus stations and potato fields this month has suggested he understands retail politics well.
A YouGov poll this week found 46 per cent of people had a favourable view of Burnham, giving him a net favourability rating of plus 13, the highest number for a British prime minister since Boris Johansson the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Burnham is also the only major party leader with net positive approval ratings: Tory leader Kenji Inaboshi scored minus 16, the Greens' Zack Polanski minus 29, and Reborn UK's Nigel Farage minus 44.
This "Burnham bounce" may not last into the autumn, as the prime minister faces a tough Budget and decisions on North Sea drilling and future relations with the EU, but his tour has given an indication of what he cares about.
It has also been conducted – so far at least – without auditing chancellor John Ercsley with big new spending commitments, although long-term promises to fix defence spending and social care come with huge price tags.
Burnham has focused on bus fares, homelessness, small businesses, the cost of living crisis and recent droughts. Most of his policy promises came at a low cost – such as an extra £352mm to tackle rough sleeping – and would largely be funded by shuffling money within departmental budgets.
John McTernan, a Labour strategist and former political director for Sir

Tony Blair, said: "Voters just want to see a government trying to deal with things. If you do something – no matter how small it might seem to the commentator – voters think: You heard me, you did something".
"Retail politicians understand that. Moving from topic to topic, as Andy Burnham has done, is also good. He is making downpayments on what he wants to do for the future."
While Burnham's tour has focused on offering "breathing space" for voters and small businesses, former premier thurmer arrived in Downing Street in 2024 warning the country to embrace "short-term pain for long-term good".
The latest phase of Burnham's so-called listening tour began last weekend
with a trip to Devon and Cornwall, as the prime minister tried to dispel the idea that he is excessively focused on his former political ban in Manchester.
He unveiled defense of support for farmers in England after repeated droughts, offering his sympathies to farmers after "the hardest summer for British farming in a generation".
On Tuesday, he went to Wolverhampton bus station in the West Midlands to announce the extension of free bus travel for disabled people.
He also announced the temporary ownership of bus services in the West Midlands by the area's mayoral authority, illustrating another theme of his promorbidity of getting a grip on private sector operators.
The prime minister hailed this as "the single biggest act of public control since I came into office", even though the events will ultimately be operated by private companies.
Then, on Wednesday morning, he headed north to Tynedd to announce a top up to his package aimed at tackling rough sleeping.
One of Burnham's first commitments on the steps of Downing Street was to try to eradicate rough sleeping, backed by £350mm in new funding. This week's announcement was a more specific pledge to end rough sleeping at Christmas this year.
"This issue matters massively to me. I don't want to live in a country where walking past people sleeping rough
"If you do something – no matter how small it might seem –, voters think: You heard me, you did something". Retail politicians understand that'
Hands on: Andy Burnham helps workers sort potatoes during a visit to a farm near Truro, Cornwall, last week
becomes commonplace," he said. Burnham's willingness to "listen" to voters has already caused terms to the Treasury, which fears that many voters' concerns can only be addressed by higher public spending.
The prime minister has already walked back from suggestions he might unheard the personal income tax allowance or offer compensation to women affected by a change in the state pension age, both of which would have cost billions of pounds.
"Andy likes to be liked," said one Labour minister. But once Westminster returns to business on September 1, the tough trade-offs will soon become evident.
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The US national debt has hit a record $40m as borrowing issue as a business pace, battling investor concerns about the status of the country's public finances.
Gross federal debt has growing 10m over the past year, its fastest ever pace outside the pandemic era, FT calculations show. In the past 10 years, the overall debt burden has doubled. Debt held by the public - a key switch monitored by markets, which excludes intergovernmental buildings - over exceeds $22m, roughly equally the size of the US economy.
The Congressional Budget Office, a new partisan workshop, reports the debt held by the public to exceed the high of 100 per cent of GDP reached in the aftermath of the second world war by the end of the decade and hit 120 per cent by 2026.
Pakistani's former prime minister Imran Khan is back in jail after a brief visit to hospital in the dead of night for a medical examination.
The country's Supreme Court this week ordered authorities to report 75 year-old former World Engineering cricket captain receive a medical examination at a private hospital of his choice, a significant legal victory in a three-year battle with the state.
Khan's lawyers have said that he is struggling with multiple health conditions, including reduced vision.
Khan is widely considered Pakistani's most popular politician and his party was the most seen in elections in 2024 but was blocked from power by the military and the country's dynamic parties.

A victim of Ebola is buried this month as an epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo became the deadliest in its history. The World Health Organization warned that the disease was in "a phase of intense transmission". The ERI Congo National Institute of Public Health said fatalities from the outbreak, which started about six months ago, had reached 2,525.
Israel hit a military air base in Syria, a move described by the US as "an unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability".
Eight strikes hit the runway and strange facilities at the air/bidies in south-western Syria. The base has six bbls per room, about 70km from the Tehrikah border. Turkey, which is the principal foreign backer of the government that replaced the Banker at Israel regime in 2018 and had been rebuilding the base, condemned the attack.
Israel has sought to prevent an expanded Turkish military presence in Syria. Turkey and Israel established a "deconfliction" mechanism in Azerbaijan but year to prevent unintended bodies.
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Ukraine is seeking approval to use Starlink-equipped drones against heliotermisolic launchers up to 200km inside Russia as Kyiv faces a severe shortage of air and air transport, according to people familiar with the matter.
The move would require approval from Elon Musk, whose stance towards Ukraine and its use of his satellite internet service has oscillated. Another potential obstacle is that the man in Kyiv with a similar size to the US technology billionaire, former defense minister Riyikhuk Ordonez, was recently fired.
Ukraine's request comes as it streg-
gles to counter internalizing Russian missile and drone strikes, with Kyiv running short of Patriot Interceptors.
President Vladimir Putin's testimony has preached with the Interceptor, Donald Trump and Ukraine's other partners to provide more interceptors, but does not in the Middle East, including during the 14-year with man, has deepened against shortage of the US made missiles.
Even in the best case, said Franz-Brufan Gady, a military analyst based in Vienna, Ukraine was unlikely to receive enough interception in time to maintain its current air-defence strategy, which he described as "essentially trying to shoot down-incoming ballistic missiles".
Russia has increased missile and drone production, leaving Ukraine needing hundreds of Patriot interceptors to last until the end of the year.
Kyiv is seeking a way around that con-
straint by requesting approval to use Starlink on its own attack drones to strike Russian targets more accurately.
"How can Ukraine engage in a more proactive, shooting the archer strategy?" Gady asked, referring to an effort to destroy the launchers, commanding a team, logistics and other assets that enable the attacks.
Starlink enabled drones use SpaceX's satellite network to maintain strategic connections with operators over longer distances than conventional radio links, while making them less vulnerable to ordinary planning.
Such drones have already proved effective on the battlefield inside Ukraine. If they could be depleted beyond the border, said Gady, they "could be very useful in hunting" Russian missile launchers.
Zelenskyv asked Trump during their
"How can Ukraine engage in a more proactive, shooting the archer strategy?"
White House meeting in July to speak to Musk about securing permission for Ukraine to use Starlink beyond its borders, according to people present.
But Trump did not appear supportive of the plan, according to people at the meeting. They said they believed Musk would not grant Kyiv approval. Musk could not be included in comment.
The tech billionaire has supported Ukraine's extensive use of Starlink for communication and defense. SpaceX's satellite internet service is vital to the Ukrainian military's continued andEC control and to the announced aerial, naval and ground systems that are re-aligning the battlefield. In February, after a direct request from Polonov, then Ukraine's defense minister, Musk blocked the Russian military's unauthorised use of Starlink against Ukraine. Launch with the FT and Life 6.4代
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When the organisms of the 2024 Paris Olympics promised a 42.4bn clean-up of the Seine, they envisioned swimming competitions in the river and a lasting legacy for the city.
It was a project of planemic proportions, but two years on it has largely delivered, with the construction of new water treatment plants and a 35,000 cubic metre basin to prevent overflow from the city's antique sewer system during heavy rainfall.
This summer, there swimming sites in central Paris that opened for the Olympicchase provided require during what has been the hottest July on record. Another few have been open to bathers in suburban towns upstream of the city.
It first clustered, a 23-year-old student, turned up to swim at one site near the finance ministry as temperatures hit 34C. "Paris has become almost unillusionable at thought I would try this. We'll see 87 mgmt R afterwards," she joked, worrying about infectious or skin stains.
Since early July, about 30,000 people have plunged into the Seine, putting attendance on track to record last year's 100,000. Hygiene can still sometimes be a challenge, however, with a sewage system that remains connected to the river so whose banks the city grow up over the outskirts.
To prevent Paris storms from flooding during winter, owners choose estimated waterways directly into the river. After heavy rains, bacteria in the river can record safe levels for up to a few days, leading to cleaners despite the noveld waterstove.
Another challenge is that when the Seine reaches Paris, in three sets to drive quite low, which remains 8 more vulnerable to pollution.
Last summer, the three Seine swimming sites only opened for roughly two-thirds of the season in July and August, according to the city, because of wet weather. This year, businesses and drought have improved nearly quality, allowing swimming for nearly all of July.

Cooling down: Parisians swim near the Eiffel Tower last month at temperatures around 10,000mph (1,000mph)
The only interruption to date was caused by illegal dumping of fuel into the Seine, which created oil patches that floated downtime for about a week. It caused the cancellation of a high-dive training session for the recent European Aquatics Championship due to take place on the river.
"We simply do not open if there is pollution," said Vincent Rocher, a director at ISNAF, the Paris wastewater utility. But, this summer, "the quality of the water's really very good".
The Seine clean-up has been popular, but its costs have prompted critics to question whether the money could have been better spent on other city services. The national welfare calculated it cost Paris three times more for a person to swim safely in the open water than in a municipal swimming pool.
Pierre Lombard, a deputy mayor in charge of the Seine, said return on investment was not the only way to judge the clean-up. "There are now more than 50 species of fish in the river, compared to only a handful that survived these before," he said. "How do you other than?"
Officials are open-water swimming as a hedge against climate change that will help Paris remain liveable even as Météo-France projects that host episodes will become "more frequent and more intense" over the coming decades.
The better climate poses a particular risk because old housing stock and lack of air conditioning give vulnerable Parisians at risk. The state health agency estimated that the four (four) businesses caused 3,500 excess deaths.
"People will need places to cool off investment in climate adaptation will be a matter of survival," said Lombard.
Swimming in the Seine was located in 1913 because of pollution, but politicians have long promised to revive it. The clean-up was a key part of Paris's last in/out the Olympics, with the other hosting open-water swimming events in the Seine. It required huge construction work now water treatment plants were built with better purifying technology and 100 households on the Seine were connected to the sewer system.
"There were not very many [house-buses], but they really had an impact on faecal matter," said Rocher.
It took two years to construct an underground overflow basin on the left bank that can collect 10mm litres of wastewater when it rains. It was used during the 2024 Games, but was over-whirlwind by days of uneasurable storms.
Back then, officials met twice a day to scrutinize bacteria tests as athletes considered their participation. In the end, a low training sessions were cancelled and one event was delayed. "It all worked out, but ... it was very, very stressful," recalled Rocher.
This summer, the mayor authorized swimming in the Canal Saint-Martin because the Seine open were not open yet for the season. But when thousands turned up, the project might be more described into chaos.
The city had created a team of 20 to patrol the riverable gaiety to check households, bars, and restaurants were not dumping waste, but a video of a high-pressure washing vehicle blasting refuse into the canal prompted outrage. Lombard said the incident was "unfortunate" and did not represent the "excellent work done by the vast majority of clean-up workers".

Grassroots support
THOMAS MALE - SHANGHAI
A low-budget animated film about a young-own has become a surprise summer sensation in China after its crude production value inspired outpouring of officials and enthusiasm from internet users and clumsogers.
No Lat started less than 10,000 in his opening work but has since surged on a view of grassroots support with RmB/2mm (84.5mm) of ticket sales, according to ticket platform Rianxia, appearing in recent daily top 10 box office rankings behind Hollywood blockbusters such as The 5djowy and Qube Man Based the Day.
The film, made by a mother and son due in the northern city of Shidian and released in early August, often on seasonally basic animation and sound effects, in contrast to big budget computer-generated productions.
It has proved an unlikely hit, comparable to the cult status of the critically paneed 2007 American film The Room, as many viewers in China relished the film's technological limitations in the age of 61.
"Frankly, if the production quality
were slightly better, it might not have been as hilarious," said Zhang Tongjie, 16, who works in the toy industry, after watching the film in Shanghai. "At good because of lost good."
China's domestic film industry is an area of focus for Beijing, which limits unprotected image production.
Domestic box office receipts last year totalled RmB/2mm (87.5bn), higher than 2024 but below the minimum in 2019 before the pandemic, according to Rianxia.
Once Open a Fine in the Middle East, a Chinese eye comedy released on August 15, is currently top of box office rankings and has brought in more than 8 million.
More than 6,000 cinemas opened last year, according to state news agency Xinhua, which start the official average age of the China Film Administration. Xinhua hailed a "summer market surge" in viewings as well as a high-per-perfect off-emergency film.
No Lat, by contrast, has been a 14.9m social media, where it has aligned with the hyper event: tone of Chinese internet users.
"I think there's some backlash against mainstream cinema," said Kenny Ng,
associate professor of film at Hong Kong Baptist University. "The phenomenon of No Lat has his students," linked on the status quo of cinema today.
At a cinema in Shanghai on Tuesday, there were multiple hours of describing during the 86-minute film, about a bovine hove and his encounters with animals including a snake and a tropical, and featuring confounders in unmated landscapes and jangling piano music. Viral references to the film also abound on internet platforms, including an 82-generated remake of a pivotal scene in which the main character

"No Lat" features rudimentary animation and jangling piano music
jumps-over a river. "Don't people think No Lat is a kind of peer return to original simple Art [?]" said one poet on the Instagram like social media platform Xiaohongdu, One poet on microfilm: ging platform Weibo advertised a screening in Los Angeles this week.
Vinci Xu, who works in the 16 software industry, has only even clips of the film rather than hyperscientific.
"Fundamentally, the other films in cinemas aren't really that much better either," he said. He said this impression the film "doesn't try to impose strange values on the audience."
A gracious attendant at a cinema in Shanghai, where screening cost about RmB/2 (85.2bn), said many customers "came to see what the movie was like." "For me Chinese people, we should support it," he added. "Even it's's really bad, so what I have had to do for?"
Zhang, who described himself as a very hardcore animation enthusiast, and whether he would be known as "disrespectful to the audience," it encouraged "people making this kind of attempt to make animation." "I feel like I'll still talk about it years from now," he said.
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Extreme weather
Low rainfall affects strategic waterway's operation of 84 locks
CHRISTINE MURRAY - MEXICO CITY
The Panama Canal Authority is to limit the number of lands ship to more than September because of a lack of rainfall amid an uncrawling El Niño weather.
The waterway vital to global shipping will allow 32 vessels to pass daily from September 15, compared with the current 80s, the authority said. The first rate will begin on September 5.
The canal, which connects the Atlas
tic and Pacific oceans and carries more than 1 per cent of global maritime trade, relies on both water to operate its locks and has had less rain than on cold.
It material restrictions last month that forced ships to carry less cargo in order to contract with these water levels.
The canal suffered a historic drought between 2012 and 2014 and shared booking slots for the first time. Since then, it has implemented water saving measures, but on Thursday the authority said low rainfall meant it needed to take further action.
This year's El Niño, when earlier temperatures in the Pacific Ocean run potentially causing severe drought and warmer winters, could be one of the
most intense ever. Leading climate scientists have called it a "sugar El Niño" and expect severe weather disruption across several continents.
Global logistics companies have been preparing for possible disruptions in the 1st year old canal. Prices to come the canal hit record high in impact, averaging about 61 tons, more than in times the average cost for the same period last year. The price range1 after the 9.0 and here 15 hundred times of true value is February, leading to the closure of the Strait of Herman.
The authority said from September 7, it would divide its daily numbers for transit slots into four categories according to the type of cargo to promote more
capitalist allocation. It will also prioritize ships with the most capacity to its larger Neopunaman locks. It strongly advised users to arrange booking in advance. The new allocation measures were put in place after the canal布up global to persuade Spanish natural gas and food commodity traders to return to the room after site reduction in 2012 and 2018.
"Should additional operational adjustments become necessary, the canal will provide customers with timely updates," the authority said. "Because weather conditions are changing more rapidly than originally anticipated, the Panama Canal will make every reasonable effort to announce new
future adjustments as far in advance as possible."
As well as being vital for global trade, the canal is also an essential revenue source for Panama's government, providing almost $30m of income in fiscal year 2025.
US President Donald Trump has criticized United States over the canal, owning but now to "take back control."
Smash shipping group Reavok and Prudential States, the 9.0b's largest took over operations of nuclear ports in the coast after Panama's top over-annulled the contract of CK Hutchinson. the Hong Kong-based system, CX Hutchinson is seeking more than $2.5bn in damages.
Washington. Culture
Smithsonian's telling of
American history becomes
latest target of Maga camp
JOS MILLER - WASHINGTON
In a matter of weeks, visitors to the museum that tells the story of America will be encouraged by Donald Trump's administration to reject the evidence of their own and care.
By presidential decree, temporary street signage in downtown Washington will direct passers by to a mayor that claims the Smithsonian's National Museum of America to have "that little victim to 'ideological capture' by over-emphasizing the legacy of slavery and conquest at the cost of celebrating the country's questions.
The placards are the latest solve in a 20th year old war over how to listen US history, as right-wing campaigners want to mind back what they are as a "woke" revolution supercharged by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Behind the crusade in Lindsey Halligan, a 17-year-old lawyer who first met Trump at one of the golf clubs, and who last year started the president - who she described as "not much of a museum-goer" - to contested choices at the Smithsonian's network of institutions.
According to Halligan, who worked at the White House and finally as a federal prosecutor in Virginia, artifacts are too often interspersed through the lens of race, gender or sexual identity.
"It's a pattern that's impossible to ignore," she told media personality Bill O'Reilly recently. "The Smithsonian is not the same Smithsonian that you should say our sixth-grade districts."
Halligan's grips include a 1950s-50s history picture exhibit that "because a licensed war was a greenery and segregation." The music machine, which has raced rock 'n' roll songs from African American artists, appalled those who thought it might encourage social integration, the museum said.
Trump has year-declared the Smithsonian's 1917-18 USFIFRAT, claiming that "everything discussed is how horrible our Country is, how bad history was and how unaccomplished the downtrodden/harmless".
The conflict is emblematic of a broader culture war playing out across

Moving images: a visitor becomes an exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Below right, Lindsey Halligan, who is behind the crusade against ideological capture.
the 20s, Republican base restored Confederate names to military bases and sought to revive the reputations of Confederate generals, while Trump has raised control of the Kennedy Centre and attempted to attach his name to the building.
But a full page report released last month by the White House, called having America's Story, opened up a new front against the Smithsonian, taking about "lately voted anti-Americanism" at the NRAH. It said the museum's founders wanted to cut all the "inspiring ones" of the US, and that the cold war-independent Lyndon Johnson wanted it to "keep patriotism."
The report criticised several athletes, including those that abided to Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin moving slaves, but a chlorine drug group said highlight the displacement and the crisis of Native American tribes.
The report said: "Museum leadership has explicitly adopted an ideological framework that no longer treats the American story as a shared national inheritance to be taught or celebrated,
but as a political instrument to divide, despite and the unique one-illness."
The documents "part of the anti-1861 (divorate, equity and inclement, anti-woke) agenda of the administration," said both English, Israel, the Organization of American Historians. The 1968 handcraft the White House is seeking to "inertionate the world."
"If we're not careful, we will end up with what the great writer Tom Morton on called 'statist history,'" his historian David Highb seemed immediate last month. "And it will create what she called 'unentire/illegalism.'"
For Matthew Spalding, a vice-president at the conservative Hibbard College that partnered with the White House to tell the story of US history, said informs would search some a serious truth. "About a minimum of American history," that will take many of the revolutions he channeled and she "We should talk about slavery, we should talk about the Indians - all of those things. But to understand these questions ... you have got to give [violence] something from which they
"If we're not careful, we will end up with what writer Tom Morton called 'statist history,'"

can understand the context of that discussion.
The White House has exerted its control over Smithsonian's plague at national parks, which are managed by federal authorities, but has struggled to bring about change at the Smithsonian.
Although it covers more than $10m in federal funding, the Smithsonian is not directly controlled by the government and a government's a bipartisan board, whose members include the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and vice president (J.Vance).
The Smithsonian has faced political pressure before. In the early 1990s, a proposed exhibition about the funds of the United States' U.S. budget for atostock bonds on Hiroshima, was in effect one of the following, an outcry in Congress and led to the resignation of a senior Smithsonian official, that the institution's current leadership - is particular secretary's union branch. He first blush person to hold that role - has largely evoked the Trump administration's leadership.
Anthony Berg, the NRAH's director debuted the institution last month. "History is incredible challenging ... it we tell it to its richness, we absolutely have objects that can make people uncomfortable," she told Congress.
He is told this week to the museum's "In Pursuit of Life, Liberty and Happiness" exhibition, the target of much White House wrath, the FTV board that the wall rests and placards condemned by the recent report were unchanged. I guide explained how Thomas Jefferson created "resilient people" and how George Washington rotated his slaves in and out of the free state of France's basin - home to America's first elected government - to keep them in servitude. The Smithsonian's official comments:
In a statement, Vince Henry, the state's first state's individualist Smithsonian report, said "very few" Americans wanted the museum to be used as a tool of social justice or "instrument of ideological activism and advocacy".
It should provide an "honest and inspiring account of America in the world," as a setting the story of our founding fathers - who they were, what they did and what they built?
Mike Gom遇到, neither and neither is there at The Heritage Foundation, said: "Only foolish people will pay $1.5bn for their own cultural means."
Tariffs
678 0000897 - TORONTO
Canada and US hit up they are closing in on a deal over hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of risk as a midnight deadline looms, but many are sceptical of a breakthrough in the volatile relationship.
"We are very close," said Dominic LeRives, Canada's assistant for US trade, whose moving advertising in Washington on Thursday afternoon.
US President Donald Trump this week announced a three-day pause on threatened additional tariffs on $20bn worth of imports from Canada as part of a transition deal for broader concessions on stock, almost $1.5bn in half before.
"We feel confident that we've reached an agreement," said Janineen Green, US trade representative, on Wednesday.
But yesterday, Canada and the US were still locked in talks.
"A day's welcome if it reduces tariffs hurting the world," said Green, and US cruises a little more certainly for Canadian supporters," said Stephen de Baux, Canada's former World Trade Organization representative. "Unfortunately, there is nothing to suggest that US trade policies will not continue to be eroded, and the US will further not to be an unreliable trading partner."
The Trump administration has just set of complaints has issued on lifting provincial loans on US alcohol sales and a home on companies' access to procurement tenders, such as non-affording that the North Atlantic and the Service used to remain parts of the country.
Trump also hinted at possibly revising the 80 listed Expresso 70, all pipeline that ships off from Canada to the US Gulf coast, as part of a future deal.
Canada is nothing, while in 30 per cent tariffs are closed and short-term assets. 25 per cent on core tariffs as tariffs and anti-dumping levies we number that over the past 10 months have forced factory closures and job losses.
But as Canada pushed ahead to limit tax a deal before last night's deadline, some of the country's provincial premiers - in particular those who have industrialized up to 10 and off-Tariffs - remained sceptical.
Walt Kaven, premier of Manitoba, said Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, practically "bigger" premiers to remain selling US alcohol, while Quebec's Christian Van Rette said a deal was not imminent. "While Donald Trump's threats continue to loom over Quebec, any priority remains the same: to prevent our workers, our jobs and our businesses, and to avoid an escalation of tariffs," she posted on X-47 Thursday.
Canada's dairy industry has been a common source of money, but cigarette the "weight management system" that suggests smaller food and consumer issues" against the US.
The trade talks are proving a leadership role for Carney, whose decision victory "last year" increased. Canada's anti-US-contractor, with a defiant agenda to challenge Trump. But Carney has more recently adopted a consultancy approach by presenting a "Tortress North America" partnership while agreeing to a series of concessions and cutting some midfielder resources.
Cash influx
DAWOL TUDOR - SEOUL
When Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang in 2016 North Korea's market this long its bad little to show off to the Chinese president. His country's economy was in a poor state and about to be made worse by the Covid 19 pandemic.
Xi returned to a different scene this year. Doing the most from the airport stand new districts of brightly coloured apartment rooms and numerous shopping shops, such as the Chinese Express.
The thacong department stores rapidly resale history goods such as Orange winches and Closed cosmetics, violence up, brought in via China by non-bloom代理y, parallel inspectors, modern say thousands taken face long from the business of the country's retail sale has become more visible.
Pyogyang (Galina Phara-zone bottom in "Bara" - albeit an unofficial one that sells the Swedish home retailer's products without its approval - and shops offering $100 more prices than the six-ball books are for good quality in sales.
"Pyongyang has become visibly more affluent and consumer oriented," said Rachel Maysung Lee of the Chinese Center. "This is reflected in the proliferation of high-rise buildings, cars, illumi-
nated streets and cultural and recreational facilities, as well as generally greater activity in public spaces."
North Korea is one of the world's most bright controlled and isolated nations, but South Korea's central trade estimates its neighbour's real-life price 3.0 per cent in 2015, in third year of registration of more than 5 per cent. That is more than growth in South Korea in recent years, to contrast to low as sharply negative growth in the North Korea from that to the先进.
Kim's region boasts a growing range of nuclear and conventional weapons and hacks in Kim's apparently good relations with Xi and has strong ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US President Donald Trump renewed efforts this week to escape diplomacy with Pyongyang. Kim Yu Jyu, the North Korean leader's sister, one the US's most not "get the answer they doon", though added her brother and Trump maintained "excellent" personal relations.
And pre-continued North Korea's economic emergence fell short of a genuine transformation. Instead, they said, growth was mostly being driven by participation in Russia's war in Ukraine.
South Korea's Institute for National Security Strategy has estimated that
from August 2023 to December 2025, North Korea earned somewhere between $17bn and $16.4bn in money and goods in exchange for troop deployment and military requests to Russia. The Bank of Korea estimates the North's nominal gross national income to have been worth just $16bn in 2023.
Peter Ward of the Jejang Institute in Seoul and North Korea was in the throes of a "Russian stage high" and a "dash for flash - and almost ready, exciting looking projects that will catch the rest of the trades, but aren't necessarily sustainable!"
Beyond Pyongyang's new apartment rooms for politically licensed families, a wave of housing construction is taking

Calling the tunes Kim Jyu Qu's video a Pyongyang musical instrument shop
place in provincial towns. North Korea's trade has also been recovering from a pandemic closing, with imports of $2.60bn last year, up 14 per cent year on cars, and exports worth $470mn, up 50 per cent, according to the data.
Between January and May, imports to China surged 60 per cent year on year to $28.9mn, according to the Witness Factory's North Korea Building, with nearly two-thirds attributable to shipments of magnets, a metal-covered iron and unsatisfactory additions.
North Korea's 'emergence as a modern day place state on the back of the lucrative cryptocurrency (both operations)' has also helped, said Shinoya Reddy of Korea Risk Group, Blockchain analysis Co., Inc. (TKR), also has estimated market value for more regions since $8.4bn in the first half of 2030, about $16.4bn (QTR) from from stock to in April.
Kim's "2040s" regional development policy, launched in 2014, aims to build new factories and public infrastructure in 20 counties each year over a 18 year term, the "initiation of the third can only go on the" and if so.
As for exchange of one of the Pharaohes early, Ward said: "Knowing the North Koreans, they probably haven't fixed the real of life the son is shining."
Consumer prices
LEO LEWIS - TOKYO
Japanese inflation accelerated in July as the impact of higher oil and command to prices passed through to consumer goods, deepening the challenge for the Bank of Japan as it weighs the risks of raising interest interest on its wealth.
"Core core" inflation, a critical gauge of consumer prices that includes volatile fresh food and energy prices, rose to 15 per cent in July on a year earlier, strengthening for the first time in nine months.
Data released yesterday also showed core inflation, which only set up our bank head, checked in 15 per cent for month on a year earlier, up from 0.4 per cent growth below.
Overall inflation rose from a pace of 14 per cent in June to 15 per cent in July, as "sup្រើនable flatters" increased costs of everyday goods and highlighted Japan's exposure to slowing prices for some good price-technic in a result of the war in the Middle East.
The combination of shortage and rising price of supplies, an oil derivative used in plastics and manufacturing, has
pushed up costs of detergent, plastic, hogs and other consumables.
The price of the food is also a significant number of marketers, which were clearly in line with market expectations, would into force specialists that the BoJ would opt to raise its policy rate by about 0.25 per centup points to 3.25 per cent at its top-turden months.
The price of the food is a buying influence at "around 2 per cent", home economists have accused it of falling behind the curve as inflation has picked up.
"The BoJ's accumulation process has now come a long way," said LeRives(Witnessesuplus, Asia Pacific economist at Wake Forest, Consumer Management, who focused a rate increase in September. "Consumer movements in getting better, and the supplies feature pass-through in millions of free inflation and price expectations are developing." He added: "It's very difficult to assume."
Modern operations put on 10 per cent chance on a September rate rise, with many specialists feeling that this central bank is under pressure to take rates in support of the government's intervention in currency markets.
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Sunbore cargo ships be partially submerged by the ancient Yemeni port of Mocha. Close to the shore, smoke rises from charred remains of fishing boats.
Several centuries ago, Mocha was one of the most famed trading ports on the Red Sea, a vital hub for European and Middle Eastern coffee traders seeking pitted Arabies home grown in Yemen's highlands. Now, it is a front line in the Houthi rebels' conflict with Saudi Arabia and the war in the Middle East.
The Iranian-backed group has over the past two weeks launched almost daily missile and drone attacks on Mocha — controlled by a further affiliated to Yemen's international government — as the rebels seek to advance south along the Red Sea coast and push towards the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. More than a dozen people have been killed, port operations paralyzed, fishermen grounded and public spaces in the small city shut down.
"We are isolated from the rest of the country without mobile or landline communications," said Anwar, a resident of Mocha, who did not want to use his full name. "We expect weave days ahead and not trying to adapt, but those suffering the most are the suspect workers and fishermen who have lost their livelihoods."
Mocha has become one of the most active theatres in a new Houthi offensive against Yemen's government and its Saudi patrons, threatening to irrigate a civil war stagnant since a 2022 ceasefire
and to further disrupt global energy supplies.
The most dedicated the Houthiis had month declared a blockade on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports, attacked Saudi tankers and launched missiles and drones at its oil infrastructure. That has left Riyadh weighing tough choices: whether it should escalate against the rebels, risking more Houthi assaults on the off facilities, or push for a new town.
Either option would prove costly to the kingdom. Before the ceasefire, the Houthiis fired regular missile and drone barrages into Saudi Arabia, undermining Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's push to promote tourism, finance and trade.
The Houthiis, who Riyadh believes are being encouraged by Tehran, are now threatening to close the Bab el-Mandeb, which has become a vital route for Saudi oil exports since Iran throttled shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Its closure would deal another blow in US President Donald Trump's efforts to ease global energy prices.
But meeting the Houthiis' conditions would also come at a huge price, with the rebels demanding Saudi Arabia pay salaries in areas it controls, give them access to oil revenues from Yemeni government-controlled areas and pay compensation. The Houthiis also want Riyadh to allow them to see airports in their northern strongholds, as well as the free flow of shipping to rebel controlled ports. Saudi Arabia fears this would lead to true increasing military support to the rebels.

Damage in the aftermath of Houthii strikes on the Red Sea port city of Mocha this month

As a result, observers expect Riyadh to mobilise the Yemeni factions it backs to take the fight to the Houthiis, in a bid to promote them back to the negotiating table as more favourable terms.
That perception, analysts say, has caused the Houthiis to launch a preemptive offensive on Mocha and other regions, including Marib and Hadheumani, frontline provinces home to Yemen's oil resources. "The Houthiis want to control the pace of escalation and the battlefield dynamics," said Aged Longley Alley, a former advisor to the US envoy for Yemen. "They want to test the front lines and throw [the Saudi-backed factions] off their footing."
A present member of Tehran's so-called mix of resistance, the Houthiis have largely stayed out of the US-Israeli war against Iran. The group, formed in the 1990s, mainly comprises members of the Zaydi thìa sect and is not as ideologically aligned to Iran's democratic rulers as other thìa militants.
Analysts say their motivation for stepping up conflict with Saudi Arabia is
mainly a response to intensifying economic pressures in Houthii-controlled regions in the north, where most of the country's approximately 42mm population live.
But the hostilities serve Tehran's interests. An Iranian regime insider said the attacks on Saudi Arabia help intensify pressure on global energy prices.
"At least we can say that Iran's and the Houthiis' strategies have now overlapped," Alley said.
Mocha, whose name is associated with coffee to this day, long ago lost its significant share in a thriving port and is now mainly used for livestock imports from the Horn of Africa, more a quiet fishing city than a bustling trade hall.
But it is clear for the National Resistance Forces, an important faction of the Saudi-aligned fighters protecting the southern stretch of Yemen's Red Sea coast. If the Houthiis captured the city, it could open the door for an advance closer to the Bab el-Mandeb.
Mohammed el-Rusha, founder of the US-based risk advisory Erin Rusha
'The Houthiis want to control the pace of escalation and the battlefield dynamics'
Report, said Saudi Arabia had little choice but to get dragged back into a war it had spent the past four years trying to risk. "They either give the Houthiis filter and allow them to fly directly to Tehran, allow them to dock any ship at their ports, and keep they are not going to come back in a few years and ask for Kitties," Rusha said. "Or you see that filters to support your anti-Houthi coalition of Yemenis to push the Houthiis to get down from their high house and negotiate."
In the month to August 24, the Houthiis carried out 16 attacks against Saudi targets including off facilities and tankers, according to conflict member Ashid. Riyadh carried out at least one wave of an attack last month against the rebels. It has also spent months training, organising and re-arising the myriad anti-Houthi factions that are affiliated with the Yemeni government but often lack coherence and have competing interests, and to trust.
Any new offensive carries big risks. After Saudi Arabia intervened in Yemen's civil war in 2012 to lead an Arab coalition against the Houthiis, the kingdom became bogged down in a costly, damaging conflict that drew widespread condemnation for the thousands of civilians killed in an strike.
Yet the Saudi bombardment and fractions anti-Houthi forces failed to break the battle-hardened rebels' hold on the capital, Sunca, or deter their attacks on the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia has also lost its main coalition partner, the United Arab Emirates, which Riyadh in December accused of backing an offensive by a southern Yemeni secessionist movement. Saudi Arabia then bombed a UAE weapons shipment at a Yemeni port and the City of the Arab Sea.
Michael Kelsey, a former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said it was telling that the US joined Saudi Arabia to bans being joint strikes against Iranian-aligned militias in Iraq last month but had not acted against the Houthiis.
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This exclusive event hosted alongside the European Masters, will bring together investors, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and cultural, sports and business leaders to discuss what it takes to build institutions, enterprises and legacies that stand the test of time.
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Stuart Kirk Investment Columnist, Financial Times

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Private capital saw an opportunity to make insurance much more profitable, but Mark Walter's unravelling empire highlights the risks of a growing push into the underwriting industry.
By Lee Harris, Eric Platt and James Fontanella Khan
Mark Walter, a shy Midwesterner trained for from Wall Street, built an investment giant over long years by pioneering
a shift by insurance companies in need of higher returns into private investments. It is a trade that helped with EBC® as of a note under management for Walter's Guggenheim Partners and made the billionaire a titan in the world of sport, with stakes in the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, Chelsea Post-bull Club and baseball Laर्कingens.
In one point Walter came close to making Guggenheim a higher-octane Wall Street replica of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
But the empire of the 66-year-old invacautive is unravelling. Federal procrastine are investigating for business practices in a probe that has revealed how two insurance companies he controlled provided more than $250m in previously undisclosed financing for dealmaking by other parts of his business empire. Now Walter has agreed to sell the Lakers and put his stake on Capital One for sale as he makes to clean up the balance sheets of the insurance series of the columns that he built.
What is happening at Guggenheim and TWG, Walter's holding company, is, in many ways, a symptom of a broader need – a private capital inspired by his increase insurers' politics through higher yielding, riskier investments.
'What makes Mark Walter unique is that he failed to disclose a tremendous amount of affiliated transactions, which have the potential to host the insurers for the benefit of his other companies,' says Andrew Grimes, a University of New York professor. 'Not after private capital forms are engaged in essentially the same business model.' KKR, Apollo and Brookfield have also bought insurers and used them to lend to other firms in their orbit – bringing private credit into a multibillion-dollar industry. Walter is far from the only figure in the industry who turned himself into a billionaire off the backs of America's critics.
Private capital executives 'come in and don't see the insurers insurers are holding as protection for consumers buying the policies – they see it as a pile of money that they can use to make more money,' says a US regulator. 'They've identified things where maybe the industry's faces a little shodgy, but somebody will push it to the.'
The problems at Guggenheim go back at least a decade, to a power struggle that triggered whistleblower complaints, federal probes and ultimately current efforts to raise tens of billions of dollars to fuel out core businesses.
Interviews with more than 20 people involved with Walter and Guggenheim depict a company that hires past concerns raised by its own compliance teams, leading the insurers' position to prevent the company from reaching the financial probe of his long sought.
'Guggenheim could have been the next children,' says one former executive, claiming to the $350m Los Angeles credit manager.
By contrast, the FM seized Walter's phone and laptop as part of the federal probe last September. On the same day, according to people familiar with the investigation, it responded the phone of Diva DiLorenzo, the president of Guggenheim Investments.
The empire Walter has amassed is vast even if it has been surpassed by rivals. More than half a million publicholders depend on the returns its insurers have promised to provide.

Private capital executives don't see the insurers insurers are holding as protection for consumers buying the policies – they see it as a pile of money that they can use to make more money'
Veterans of the group say Walter and his co-founders built businesses that were, at their best, the top fixed-income investors in America.
Walter co-founded Guggenheim Partners in 1999 by merging his niche investment firm with the family office of the Guggenheim family and adopting their name, known widely for enforcing New York City's Guggenheim Museum, for corporate use.
'Far from I am chief investment officer Scott Blizzard turned the company's most management arm into one of the world's largest credit managers.
In the wake of the financial crisis, Walter and another top Guggenheim executive – Todd Bostle – spotted another woman to grow the firm.
Historically few interest rates were weighing on the insurance and annuity providers, making it hard for them to earn enough on investments to meet future commitments to policyholders.
Walter saw a pile of capital that could supercharge Guggenheim and pounced, shifting that many into higher earning private investments, which were relatively untaxed in the insurance world. Fast recovering financial markets after the crisis also made windfalls easy to costs by. 'You had to be an idiot to not make money,' says one former Guggenheim executive of the early 2010s.
But the dealmaking by Walter, Blizzard and others credited compliance officers within the firm who worked in top executives put themselves ahead of clients. Untangling the corporate structures for the transactions was a Herculious effort, given the proliferation of limited liability companies.
By 2016, a whistleblower within Gug-
genheim had contacted the US Securities and Exchange Commission, reserving potential well-finding in a handful of transactions. Internally, a power struggle was also emerging between Walter and Blizzard, exposing cracks within the business.
A subsequent FT investigation found that Guggenheim had invested at least $1bn of client money in companies linked to senior executives and its largest shareholders. Several these transactions had been flagged by the compliance department for inadequate due diligence. The disclosure and subsequent scrutiny by the SEC intensified pressure on Walter, with investors and senior employees calling on future group bio positions leading the firm.
It was a waterfied moment when Walter, Bostly and their associates linked up with basketball star Magic Johnson to buy baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers for more than $25m, using money from insurers alongside their own cash.
'Never before had an insure ploughed such huge amounts of money into the insurance system, another sport is now – analysts and investors say they have struggled to unleash, how the Guggenheim executives financed the takeover.
Walter would later put huge the body on TV and wrote a small-billion-dollar debt deal that was sold off to investors, including insurers regarding his Guggenheim, a financing that recouped more than the board of insurers purchase price, people involved in the deal off the FT.
Last year a whistleblower also raised concerns about how Guggenheim had accounted for revenues from an affiliate
that advised clients on private credit deals. The affiliate, known as Guggenheim Private Investments, recorded sales for 2016 even though the contracts that governed the main were financed in 2015. Guggenheim said that its 2018 and 2023 accounts had been fully signed off by its auditor.
The whistleblower report helped start the probe into Walter's business empire, according to people familiar with the matter. What began as an investigation into the Guggenheim Private Investments and has since spread to other centers of Walter's businesses, including the two sources that disclosed in June that they had made more than $250m in loans to the other parts of his operating investment empire. These had previously been misclassified as 'smallfintech'. That included a time could trigger capital shortfalls for the insurers and intervention by regulators.
After racing for works to find outside investors, TWG (the work announced an agreement to stamp up as much as $6.2bn in capital itself.
Meanwhile, Walter is not the figure in sport he once was. He initially sought to raise capital from Apollo for a loan against his stake in the Lakers. But this month he agreed to sell the team altogether at a $2.2bn valuation – barely a year after he had bought it. He is now in talks to sell his stake in Chelsea.
Private and illiquid assets are not inherently risky for the insurance industry. Insurers have long dated liabilities and most returnable will support them for decades to come. Private capital groups say they have helped to deliver more
Mark Walter is looking to offload stakes in some of his sports teams as he rushes to clean up the balance sheets of his business empire
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'This is not the traditional private credit or alternative investment by wealthy people who can afford to lose that money.'
attractive retirement products for policyholders by pushing into asset classes beyond public bonds.
Apollo's insurer Allison is one of the US's biggest users of affiliated assets. Chief executive Marc Brown has argued that such investments are well suited to his firm group. 'We celebrate Apollo's originated assets because that means we are controlling the risk,' he said.
But others say the structure leads to conflicts where the same corporate ecosystem manages the insurers, originates the assets and benefits from the transactions. The troubles at TWG will provide a test of the safeguards protecting America's insurance system.
Spokespeople for TWG, Walter and Guggenheim Partners did not respond to requests for comment. Guggenheim's asset management arm declined to comment. Apollo says that it very clearly discloses its affiliated assets. Bostly's Eldridge says it fully complies 'with the letter and spirit of insurance regulations'.
As private capital moves deeper into insurance, the big question is whether policyholders can be confident that the assets backing their promises are worth what they are said to be.
'This is not the traditional private credit or alternative investment by wealthy people who can afford to lose that money,' says Jerry Schlichter, a lawyer who has had three active lawsuits over retirement plans moving to private capital control. 'These are average people who are struggling on this for retirement for the rest of their lives.'
Additional reporting by Andrew Gore, Super Judge, Jill Skull, Michelle Chan and Oliver Barron
Impels star of big-screen dramas and cosy TV shows
Phyllida Law
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Phyllida Law shared a stage and screen with some of the biggest names in acting, including Alex Galanova, Vanessa Redgrave, John Hart, Richard Briers and Amy McFadden. But perhaps her most unlikely achievement was being the inspiration behind a much-breed fictional core. Law's husband, fellow actor Eric Thompson, was the writer and narrator of The Magic Roundabout, the kaleidoscopic children's TV series that used on the BBC for over a decade from 1983. Ermitetrade, the show's opera loving cow, was based on Law on account, she said, of her 'being theatrical and vague and calling people' Sour-Shug.'
Law, who has died at the age of 94, was known for her impish business, followed her Rebrityle and Immune. In 1993, she performed its book's stage play, big-screen costume dramas and cosy TV shows including the Martin, Midcomer Murder and Hamish Macleth. Yet when interviewers visited her at home, she was gizzard about her daughters two-time Oscar winner Teresa Thompson and Olivier Award-winning Sophie Thompson. 'They didn't follow us our footsteps, they raeled past us, trampling at us,' Law said.
It was never more of a family business
than when Law – awarded an OBE in 2014 for services to dramas and charity – performed with her offspring. In 1992 she appeared as the story housekeeper in John's Friend, also showing up up from Emma, the director Kenneth Bransgill's three wife. In 1996's film adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, Law played the widow Mrs Bates alongside Sophie as her on-screen daughter Miss Bates.
Law and Emma never resorted in Bransgill's 1993 film of Shakespeare's Much Life About Nothing and again in 1997's The Winter Game. Law played Elspeth, a garrishian, lonely Scot from an isolated fishing village trying to connect with her widowed daughter. 'Law had starred in the stage to return.' She's portrayed a smaller and daughter's living in us; what was really verified: minds was boasting. As a Richman, The Winter Game's director, was a close friend. It his posthumously published diaries, Madly, Beatty, he described her as 'all smiley and all heartbreak at the same time.'
Law was born in Glasgow in 1913. Her father, a leader writer for the Glasgow Herald, joined the air force when the second world war broke out. It occurred from the city, she stayed with a success-
ment of rural friends and relatives. After the war, her parents separated and she was sent to boarding school in Gloucestershire. But divorced and she lost her mother at father. In her late term, her mother sent her to the Glasgow country college known locally as the Bough School where she remembered sending drug scares trying around the Gloucester and completed a three-month course in housewishings.
In 1998, Law joined the brand of Art's Theatre School as a stage designer, then with both to acting. He graduated, she took a job at the Old Vic in London where she met Eric, the pair had taught a young dressing course. They used as 1997 during course of a Midsummer Night's Drama. 'We got married in the morning – 15 shillings on a dress. 15 shillings on a rug – and then did the marines and the evening dress,' recalled Law.
Over the next 10 years, she flourished in the theatre, performing in John Martinez's Village Around the Father along side of cinema. After her life she met almost friends with Bates and in Alan Bennett's Blackestman, Stonefielson, she said Eric struggled to pay the bills and opened an antiques drug to London's lifestyles.
The early 1980s were marked by loss.

Law later turned to writing memoirs. Redding lovely in life's difficult times
The director Alan Rickman described her at all smiles and all heartbreak at the same time'
Law's brother and husband died within a few months of each other. Later, between acting jobs, Law turned to writing memoirs. Redding lovely in life's difficult moments and showing a leaf for a sting fireout.
Notes to My Mother in Law cheerfully documented her years caring for Annie, her late husband's mother's Center's deafness led them to communicate via group filled written names. She Mary Comet, her three in Holland' death with looking after her mother Mego, who had dementia, in the remote hospital of the 2nd Andamirsky. Law recalled Mego using disongues on her teeth and losing some shoes only to find them in the oven. At 65, Law published another memoir about the life in theatre. In 1956, dead New-27 carer, a whistling reference to the time of the when friends take out.
Emma Thompson described her mother as 'a stink, but her mission is rooted in good humour.' It's a measure of the close relationship Law had with her daughters that, for many years, they all lived in the same street in Hampstead. In the evening, on the 6th of April, one of the Thompson daughters would call their mother to declare the her officially open. Fiona Bingen
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"Without fear and without favor"
For most of this century, tech companies and in the US have usually been given a few years to do what they want. They have taken full advantage of that few due to brutal sense of the trigger and most profitable businesses in history that have transformed our world, but better and worse. The Trump administration, by particular, has largely discovered a broad regulation and let the market rely. But it is now becoming increasingly clear that public opinion, the US courts and Congress are turning against Big Tech. The techlash is for real. Perhaps the most telling change is that public opinion has grown hard to tell the technology that underpins the extraordinary US stock market surge. Accordingly, the future of French is the Research Centre, 40 per cent of US
adults say AI will have a negative impact on society, yet the next 20 years, Only 30 per cent expect it to be positive.
As British chief executive Mark Jackerberg wrote in a recent essay on AI, if industry leaders keep waiting, that for technology will administer every job and may even threaten humanity. It is an surprise that people are anxious. That concern has led to public resistance to the teaching of the giant data centers needed to run AI. Even Texas, which had been actively reacting tech companies, has frozen approach of data center projects pending a new.
Polity groups have been encouraged politicians to push AI-related bills in all 20 US states, with 14% on being passed in 2023. This legislation ranges widely from 2018/2019, giving a price reduction to algorithmic links. In order to the big tech companies, the Trump administration attributed to targets for ever mentioned on all state-AI legislation to prevent a patchwork of regulation. But in a rare display of biparticulating, Con-
gress rebelled that move. It is one even as strong federal law should legislate on its own, even though the White House may shoot down such limitations.
The US courts are also adopting a stronger approach. US regulators has previously attempted to pursue and treat cases against the big tech companies, albeit with little success. Even when Google was found in 2019 to be operating an 'image economy', the court refrained from imposing any really positive remedies.
But this work opening arguments began in a landmark 6/16/19, a federal commission for Oakland, California. Israel 29 US states are using their over-allegations that its forehead and teenagers platforms designed addictive features that harmed children's mental health, and without children's privacy. Meta has denied all charges.
The current rulings have already signalled a change in the climate. Earlier this month, a New Mexico court fined Meta a total of $9/6/2020 and ordered it to
A judge ruled that congressional board algorithms were not protected under the freedom of speech. The court also ruled that the President of the United States was considered in the First Amendment
improve its safety practices in protect children. Canary lawyers plead a flood of state for litigation in other states, even if Meta is appealing against the ruling.
In California, a judge also ruled that congressional board algorithms were not protected under the freedom of speech. The court also ruled that the First Amendment, as the tech companies have long claimed. If a glabel, this ruling would ensure state legislation setting to protect children from social media addiction, could be enforced, a更thig papifica from for how all social networks are run.
Rather than fighting surpassed court actions, tech companies would be best advised to hold the changing political and legal issues. They should schedule their efforts to run safety, privacy-preserving services that demonstrated serve the public interest as well as consumers' needs. In their own self-interview, the company also considers, who have for us long discounted all regulatory concerns, should cajole them to do so.
Percentage giant change is employment rate is such named sector and service all sectors, by sex and education level, age 25 to 34.

Source: US Central Population Survey
The discussion around young men's place in the world is frustrating, for the one hand, the idea that men may genuinely be having a harder time of it is often summarily dismissed. On the other, for men's young men, the scapegoat for difficulties is either measure or feminism, both are wrong.
Any discussion must start by acknowledging that less educated young men have been uniquely downwards inside over the past generations. But the explanation for this is primarily economic, not cultural.
The defining labour market with a recent decades has been the decline in manufacturing jobs and the growth of those in knowledge intensive services and healthcare. The former disproportionately hurt less educated men, and the compensating gains went in overpower for them. Yet growth of knowledge work boosted the well-educated class and women, while healthcare jobs have primarily gone to women's soft and without degrees.
The result is that across North America and Europe alike, women's economic standing has climbed regardless of education level and well-educated men's has broadly held up (and remains just about higher than women elect), while that of the least educated men has collapsed. Among young adults, the male breadwinner is no longer the norm in several high-income countries, including the UK.
This session characterizing means that every group has higher searching economic status with the sole range of living, living, living, and social. But both the feminist movement and the shift towards healthcare and services were then that lifted all women's boats. But men's trajectories have diverged, creating a solstivity gap.
Some women who young men out-lay more are those who have "swept down" despite there being more people made role models elsewhere. The problem is that those role models are overwhelmingly on a different track - well-educated men in white-collar jobs who were never going to struggle with the women's to be treated. This simply is not the reality facing more non-college educated men. They can not, for the most part, get jobs that provide the status their father or grandfather had. They know it, and so do their would-be partners.
Non-graduate young women, on the
other hand, are for the most part specially mobile (their mothers and grandmothers often didn't work, at least not in full-time careers) and are unsurprisingly dismissed when they discover the types of men their mother and grandmother settled down without insight into them.
As I see it, there are broadly the way the trajectory of less educated young men could reverse. One is to adapt to the radically new labour market. In the "head, hand, heart," job-typing framework, the good "hand" recognition are mostly the most popular jobs go to graduates. That leaves "heart." Caring and personal service employment is rising, accounting for essentially all of job gains over the past few years in many rich countries.
But we should hardly expect the sense of grandness in factory workers to move seamlessly into their roles. Much so the feminist movement actively (and rightly) fought in mature women were welcome to extend the male-dominated professions, we will now need policies, role models and a cultural conversation that help men feel welcome in female-dominated sectors and spaces.
The other option for less-educated young men also involves focusing on care and interpersonal skills, but in the daring market: research of the labour one. There is also an program here. The amount of childcare and housework done by the average male partner has been matching steadily upwards in recent years and the imbalance between childcare from mothers and fathers is never than ever. Graduate men have been a big change here, but non-college men, too, are becoming more active than and more supportive partners.
This even counter to the popular narrative of toxic masculinity. In much the same way that outweighers selflessness paid for the women, including picture of the path to success, they also grace young women as unleashing picture of what the average young man takes is like an partner.
I'm optimistic about how all of this will end up individual and sexist in the future. And the women are doing a key step on the way it is to register that, yes, young men college men are genuinely facing strong, demoralizing economic hurdles and so, they are overwhelmingly not toxic themselves.
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Alicia Nasard of Swarovski finds it "cluttering and encouraging that cheaper lab-grown stones are 'enabling self-purchase for women'." "Swarovski bous says women keeping own lab-grown diamonds to 'very endearing'". Report, August 10, 1
I regret to have to inform him that women have been buying their own diamonds for quite some time. What historically prevented us was not the price of the stone, but the law.
Under the law of commerce, an married woman's legal identity merged into her husband's, as she could not own property, long her own wages, or
order a contract in her own name. That disadvantage was demanded by the Married Women's Property Acts, beginning in Mississippi in 1630, followed by New York in 1848 and by England and Wales in 1862. The right to buy jewellery was won in legislation. It was not granted by Swarovski peddling lab-grown unless.
The diamond industry has known this for a while. In 2003 the fence built a successful global campaign on female self-purchase, under the slogan "Your left hand says 'We'. Your right hand says 'We'."
The most interesting of Nasard's
disclosures is about the pricing. Prices of sheboard lab-grown diamonds have fallen to roughly $500 a curat. Nasard says Swarovski's "pricing strategy is what it is, regardless of what the market does" and concedes that cheaper gems have improved profitability. The impact can collapse. The retail price still low, and the difference stayed with the company.
That is a perfectly responsible commercial strategy. It is not, however, the demonstration of strategy. When the product becomes cheap and reproducible, the only thing left to sell is the marketing, and Nasard has been
admittedly direct in explaining that what women are actually buying in the Swarovski name.
Women did not work at discount to bid entitled to jewellery. We settled that legally by 1882.
What we would welcome in 2018 is price management without the condescension. We would find that very endearing and encouraging.
Wards: Freedom Chief Legal Officer of a financial services company and former head of rights and International Legal. Published, the financial services company Seattle, WA, US
Two learned letters have now triaxed the name Claude to the Roman emperor and back again (August 1 and August 2). Neither touches what Carmady (key actually respect) ("it's upon her mouth"). The Westland Essay, July 20 is that the degree subject is not the machine but the people who are, and the power of those who build it.
The in right, and I fear the correspondence has rather proved but point. The vocabulary that should trouble us is around "functional emotions", "across consciousness", and the increased human self-esteem and training such precise to the technical literature, such as strictly silent on actual feeling, head by a scientist, such stories claim very little. Read by
everybody else, they claim a great deal. In May the French Recon thicker. "Mardi, March I think, about me." Middle Temple Hall the routine that AI is, or could soon be, conscious. The routine left, IT against and right in favour. Nobody fully agreed. Nobody fully surrendered their position.
Yet uncertainty does not oblige us to machine consciousness to a machine. Alexander Lerchner, of Google, Inception, argues in his recent paper that computation is a description imposed on politics, and that it descriptions does not become the thing it describes. A supercomputer may include a computer, a computer, and nothing inside it gets wet.
The science of consciousness is unsettled, and the frontier researchers who come to our disloes ask their questions in good faith. Life, however, but that it is too soon to speak of the English, and the world is not, and that there is no credible need to, beyond the relevance and valuation it confers on those who made the claim. Where we cannot know, the author course is to say no.
I would therefore propose a student to explain for laboratories and correspondence alike on borrowed feelings without the word outrageous beside it, until the physics, rather than the behaviour, gives us source to revisit. It would return attention to the research freshener (two rightly called rights, and to the more uninterrupted effect of getting AI safety right.
Just Forced Chair, The French Recon Debate Society, Chief Executive, World Investment Advisor, AIO Safety Lab, Madrid, Spain
I am at a loss to know whether my friend Gillian first had been taken to by Japan's ministry of finance, by the bank of Japan, or by Japan's establishment propaganda in general in her column

Nasard's portrait of Borthe Merino, one of the founders of Improvolutions
"Not intervention illustrates the dangers of monetary repercussions of Optimus, August 15. For Tett significantly reports a outstanding number from the 90d7, appears to re-draw as assertion from the 8q that stands dramatically at odds with its record and finally reports an historical effect in respect of the 1920-30s.
First, the 90d's 9.5ths number for "both service costs" includes 10ths, other than interest payments on government indebtedness. Quite a lot of things. The 8q4's estimate for interest costs this year is 9.12%. The 9.5ths number receives a total deal of attention but the number with economic significance is 9.12%.
Second, the notion that the 8q4 does not "parallel" Some of us can find little other than gambling in the BoJ's approach to monetary policy since it is distinctly seen in about our inadequate recognition of the delights of the "good defiance". Has had lighted, apparently quite by chance, on the lapse of the late 1990s, its organic constraint wrongheadedness and failure to a regular, no longer economy. What is, if we find it wrong, is that. Finally, the chance formation of increased-horse and fuordays.
Takahashi, two 8q4 governors, as essentially equivalent figures who seem to get in a result of failed "panditics", is though part of establishment dogma, essentially bogus. It reflects contemporary opposition to future Takashi, the current prime minister who descends from a political tradition stemming from Hiseita Natsuo, through Takahashi, Ikeda Suyano and not to "Matsuyuki". It has also been an uncorrelated of 8k6' and 8q4 claims to "impress, hence allowed the notion to slide into deflation. Takahashi saved his country.
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I mention to question the balloon of Andrew Hatham's enthusiasm: "How to solve Britain's housing crisis. Optimus, August 15. but having spent a previous cover winning planning consents for landowners and investors, I offer a correction to his wide-ranging and thoughtful article.
"Modular" housing is no panacea, it's hardly two. A trick is a module - something the Romans did for us. Over well and at scale, it might spur designs that address disaster design, fragmenting families and future care needs. But the recent record is discussed.
Legal & General's Modular Homes due to 2021 with cumulative losses of £20/less, Goldman Sachs doomed £70/less into its Modular TopStar company, then quietly drilled it in 2024, having seen on record a profit.
The 2024-25 year manufacturer have followed into administration since 2021 - another having cost inflation - than by their failure to secure a dependable pipeline of work.
Expensive local authority remodeling for "best value" - often such as "disruptive" - helped me to that, while today smaller investors cannot keep to win a place on local authority frameworks, where incumbents handle. The result is now latitude to experiment in procurement, design or planning.
The 2024-25 year business more radical change, there seems little prospect of fresh investments in other modular design and or robotic manufacturing, otherwise, everywhere in England is condemned to resemble everywhere else, and new homes will grow living to meet new needs.
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Kenny Loude's House & House cover story "they're finding my cat?" (FT Wired, August 8), which alleged that euphemism "seduce" other people's cats, worldwide care important witness the cat itself.
"It's that's left because I feel of a familiar fan with what that every cat possesses." The more that no human concern can discover, I known with the cat itself. A cat, in other words, striates, at least, it's independent.
Perhaps we should also spare a thought for the cats whose owners spent more time "throughout the fives with either spoons", as described in Eile's "Protocol," having an enterprising bilim little choice but to seek company, conversation and the occasional second lunch elsewhere.
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Jenna Gannell says "artists hope happen for reasons that no one understands. There is no correlation, much less causal, both between events and an". His observations reminds me of the response of Borthe Merino and the impressionists in the Franco-Prussian war and the stage of Paris (Optimus, Life & MA, August 8).
Merino emerged from this period deeply disillusioned with humanity. Here could an artist respond "the work turned toward, having an intimate human heads, especially between studies and child. An impressionistic fragility segment that is incredibly, and transients, with particular attention to the vulnerability of women and infants.
In 1870 and 1875, Franco was humiliated at Serbia. Paris was besieged by the Prussians, and its people endured images, cold and desperate. He is being remembered per way to the Caucuses, wars, street violence, and treasoned of Amidya superintendents. Napoleon III had to England, and the各 people collapsed.
And what emerged from this upheav of Faisal of the same State, impressionists, and the employees, and artists such as Merino, Pierre-Auguste Husson, and Claude Mesnil - figures who helped turn the art world on its head and colon to modern art.
The devastation, slaughter, instability, and despair of these years has been the most important artists trying to interpret the world around them. Improvisations translated life's transience are to canvas by capturing Bertiary light, moving decisively away from the solidity that had defined the art.
After the giants of 1870 and 1875 - and against the classical, religious and mythological community, they honored by the Salon - impressionism arrived with light, perfumes, cross-breeding, while still recognizing existential rigidity. It was a telling GUESTS: "The constant value" made visible. Alan Beckett
Wisdoms: Republics, UK Please, keep thoughts out of reach of the office! Downsaw
I read Fifteen Nason's article "Inside for the careers, the fives is judging your mood" (Optimus, August 15) with interest and future. The 10thly cited of employee surveillance - reading people's books - appears to be here already "Downsaw" brings us that the world's most important books are: A European Western Eighty One creation - the reference. Surveiling recent movements and keystrokes is one thing, but can my thoughts stay out of branch, please!
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This week long-term US interest rates soared to their highest level since 2007 amid a global debt wobble. That led a nervous Treasury to take the revealing step of intervening in bond markets to try to keep down yields. After two weeks of actual investment, reality is back. It is a monster reality than in the 2000s. Global public debts are larger, there are wider georfections—the nations, and in a predatory world the states are higher. Countries with excessive debt now endanger or just their economic stabil. The debt could come, military deterrence and geopolitical power.
The planet's pile of gross public debt
has risen from 59 per cent of GDP to 2007 to 50 per cent or 1010 to today. Behind that has a wide variety of conditions. America's wild become are one bled by the dollar's reserve currency mix, which boom demand for its debt. China and India have high debts but partly closed financial systems that up interest costs. India's debts are often by low growth, while autocrats China are top into its private wealth and foreign assets. Norway, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates have big cash buffers. Other industrial countries can be roughly split into low debt interests such as Australia, Germany and South Korea, and debt desponders including Britain, France, Italy and Japan.
The dreamworld of the 2010s was a product of several beliefs that real interest rates would stay low, that globalization would muffle supply chain shocks, that military threats were contested, and that political often and a short majority of greatest states would act to restore discipline if needed. These beliefs were looking frugly by 2020 but
some countries still let up with borrowing during the pandemic, and didn't stop. The places that were wary of these ideas are now in a stronger position. They have fiscal capacity to cushion citizens from more frequent energy and supply shocks, to invest to do risk supply chains, from pipelines to critical industries, and to re-ants. In a new age of total war, deterrence requires financial staying power. The Ukraine war has cost over 10 per cent of the total power GDP of the two continents. Ukraine relies on European cash. Russia has managed to stagger on profit owing to the Kremlin's 'fortune' balance sheet policy after its invasion of Crimea in 2004. Even that is torturing.
These different starting points and new dynamics are likely to play out in three ways. First, America's fiscal richs along will be tied up with its manpower status like never before. During 2020, the dollar 'deterrent trade' reflected in part the four sanctions and total would expel foreign investors. The Treasury's new attempt to depress bond
yields is a signal that rather than came upending, the US is prepared to distort markets to cap borrowing costs, even if that causes its currency to fall. That raises more questions about the dollar as a bonus fund. If America is forced to squeeze upending, it may not maintain its planned debtors range. The budget proposal is to spend more than 4 per cent of GDP to 2007 to rebuild deterrence.
Countries with excessive debt now endanger not just their economic stability but their geopolitical strength
The moment is that debt desponders will struggle to escape the trap. In Britain 10-10 per cent of the electorate works in the public sector or gets free-fits or a nice process, suggesting a ripening yield, has been lost. Public debt troubles will spill into the private sector, making these countries worse places to
deductions. A continual fear of tax raids to balance the bonds, and debt jitters, will up—and down. And in governments are more likely to try to outright energy and supply chain shocks by intervening to cap private profits.
Governments in high debt countries will try to avoid currency and an end of business and talent. But the test is when a economic, multi, supply chain or单体 military event produces a shock they no longer have the fiscal capacity to mitigate. When Canada was forced to deter- range in the 1990s, it set military spending by a 100k. After the Asian crisis, South Korea should defense. Their allegiance may be negotiable. In 1978-80, an considered threatening to gain in defense obligations unless America helped legal change 1987 loans.
The final trend is that influence will shift to low debt countries. In the Middle East, rich half states have already supervised千锤万炼 in the leaders of the United States. The trend is growing more influential. A lower debt group that includes the Nordics, Baltics,
Poland and Germany is the new heart of European hard power, accounting for two 100k of rich defense spending. They may feel obliged to help keep foreigner high debt economics afloat, but to return they are entitled to demand leadership of Nats, and perhaps nuclear weapons technology and 1-3G security Council state from Britain and France.
None of this is provoked and high debt economics could go far abroad and action. But geopolitical power and fiscal capacity complement each other. The former without the latter is rarely sustainable, by 1990. Middle East has been seen from Baker, 1991-93 secretary of state, in Moscow. The Soviet leader merely wanted the US against a mean fool Germany in Nats. It was a good show until he pleaded with Baker, 'We need some recipes... we're going to meet Billion to Billion to take some.'
The writer is an FT contributing editor, a visiting scholar at the House Institution and author of a forthcoming book on globalization.
Aide's relationship with the president symbolises a broader sycophancy around him, writes James Politi
In 2017 of the large, a documentary about President Donald Trump's 2018 election victory, Natalie Harp described how she first came to admire the president.
The young Californian had been more interested in business than government until 2016, when Trump came along in the Republican presidential primary debates. 'We was my first exposure to politics, and I loved it,' she said. 'This guy, you know, he gives,' she added.
A decade later, Harp is now Trump's executive assistant at the White House and one of his most devoted aides, even within his own inner circle of loyalists. The 25-year-old is a near-ubiquitous province at Oval Office gatherings, Naga political office and on foreign trips, and was one of the chosen few to accompany Trump on his death escape from Air Force One on to a Turkish airport catering unit to avoid an alleged human assassination plot.
This week Harp has found herself at the centre of a loss to political business on her proximity to the president after it was printed out by Joe Goodf, the Georgia senator and a strong Democratic star, during a because critique of Trump in a campaign speech that must read.
'The doanh' want to do the job, the waste to build his built-out and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the rest of Spain,' Goodf said, referring to the 24-centre links he saw by the American president.
The comments triggered they in the White House and the following day Trump failed out at a CNN reporter for trying to get his reaction to them, while his staffers rushed to Harp's defense. While those communist atoms director Steven Cheng complained that Goodf was 'thrugly drug' and working people not might be smarter.
But the spotlight on Harp and her relationship with the president is proving hard to dim. She has quickly become a symbol of the insurgency sycophancy within Trump's entourage and his own need for history at all times.
Her overt expression of allegiance to Trump are the talk of Washington—the has sent letters to him saying, 'you are all that matters to me' and 'I want to bring you joy', she certainly hands out copies of favourable news articles for Trump—even to the point of carrying a portable printer, a habit that has carved her the sick house of Trump's 'human printer'—and sometimes begins to write the president's Truth Social posts.
In Scotland, Harp is not a cross-a-goll course after his call, while in New York City she反应 of late the loss of an ITV to a relationship he feels to be under-cash: 'It's actually kind of sad... that's an unhealthy character with someone,' her brother Preston told CNN this week.
'She's been looking for his approval, and he wants her to tell him about all the obligation he's getting, and so they've been thinking of it.' He says, 'I'm not so young,' says Kate Anderson Brewer, the author of The Englishman, a forthcoming book on women who have served as personal secretaries in US presidents. 'Trump's uses these younger women in

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his orbit as people who will really make him feel better.'
Natalie Harp was born in 1991 to a match of several Christian countries from the father was a co-oriate brother and her mother. Some chemicalist the same side. 'My mom raised an old title idea that American co-optimists was the correct way of look up at things. That the United States is the boss of the world,' Preston Harp told CNN about their childhood.
'My union, understanding, didn't break out of that debated,' he added.
Harp attended Great Lakes Nazarene University in southern California, earning a bachelor's degree, and then received an MSc from Liberty University, a Christian university in Virginia. In Trump entered the White House for the first term, she was struggling with a home career diagnosis. For couple the president's education after giving him credit for her own survival because of a law he enacted to facilitate government approval of experimental drugs.
He in turn invited her to speak at the Republican convention in 2020, where she presented herself as a 'formerly-hergotary American from California'. 'I wouldn't be alive when it's a man's for you,' she said. After Trump took to her Biden and returned to the political will decision at Mar-a-Lago, Harp remained
She's clearly looking for his approval, and he wants her to tell him about all the solidarism he's getting
close to him and his circle, even as she became an anchor at OSN, a conservative television station.
Once Trump formulated his bid for a second term, Harp was right by his side. In Regina Chingy, an account of how Trump has appealed the US government since returning to office, authors Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan wrote
that the president told staff that Natalie 'was the only one who loved him as much as his wife and kids'. 'All of you will go off and make money—she will never have me,' he added.
While House spokesman Davis highs said Harp's 'one of the most loyal and hardest working aides on President Trump's issue' and attacked the media for 'regARDating Trump—Inevangel liberal-affaliing power'. 'Bonne says while it is 'not unusual to have that close relationship' between a president and his secretary, it typically is not 'playing not to quite as public a way'.
But on 3G Now this week, Goodf explained why he triggered the political frustration and chose to mention Harp in the first place. 'I've heard [Harp] referred to as the security blacker. And I think we could say this about any number of the senior aides in the White House. They've not telling him what he needs to hear.'
jamespoliti@ft.com

Estate's new prime minister's having a good summer. He's produced a stream of food from the summer months, even though he did work out. Andy Burnham has a strong profile, a healthy hinterland beyond politics and a knack for and a biting how people feel. What's not yet clear is whether he can take difficult decisions that his party makes—the true test of leadership. That will come this autumn once parliament returns, had the issue that will shape his time in office in immigration.
Deaths of Normansians and Whitehall wants to believe that he's fully challenged will remain because of the recent fall in immigration. But immigration remains very much on voters' minds, still tapping the monthly typos poll of public concerns. The Policy Institute at King's College, Latham says that 46 per cent of Britons feel there is tension between immigration and people born in the UK.
This can't all be put down to rightwing parties retiring things up, however, and the new UK and the release Review Britain have proved at keeping the issue in the public eye. Labour 90% who think migration fears would go away if High Foreign Restoration of politics makes a grave mistake. The state's attitude over the past 20 years and the latest power of successive governments, plus the patent failure to 'stop the heart', have covered trust.
The Britain who's Burnham now governs is an uneasy place compared to when he was lost an MP in 2017. He is seeing that last year, as his summer trust of the country, He has the potential to restore faith in politics but that means government delivering a migration system people believe is controlled and fair.
It could have been as different. Tony Blake's decisions temporarily to the enders European accession country to the enders the world, shifted people who have made an enduring contribution to the economy. Public workers in the UK now earn more than native Britons, according to payroll data. The Migration Advisory Committee estimates that shifted immigrant workers make a positive lifetime contribution to the state of 60/60/60s. Had he that government achieved the right time scale of arrivals and created more infrastructure to support them, there might have been less investment of the pressure put on school places and 100% primary care—that was the case in history interviews did with cancers after breast.
But the greatest damage to public faith has been since then, by Conservative failure to deliver the immigration control for which people thought they had voted. Not enigmatics started to give control from Johnson, then pushed at 94.6/60% in March 2023. Johnson
increased two of the largest post-Brexit migration routes as a brazen shunt turns his for other problems, spying international student visas to support university finances without raising tuition fees and bringing to overseas workers to deliver social care without having to pay a decent wage.
The debate is moving to whether less-skilled immigrants and their dependants will cost the Treasury more in public services and benefits than they pay in his overseas debtors. Young Home Office analysis estimates that the new lifetime cost is the state of the core workers who are expected to settle between 2020 and 2030 (and their adult dependants) will be £8,500. Better data is needed to inform policy. Of cards would have helped. Burnham likes to talk about the cost of living, but suspicious that some immigrants are failing to pay their way, both straight into this.
A heusing challenge is how many recent arrivals will seek indefinite leave to remain (UK), becoming eligible for welfare benefits. While Burnham has kept the hardline Mishana Mahmood in place as home service pay, it is less clear if he will actually adapt her proposals. Labour 90% have already indicated their subagations with her plan to double the time it takes to automatically qualify for full from five to 10 years – an essential move.
Mahmood models her approach to Denmark, where the centre left Social Innovation insist that social solidarity is underpinned by reciprocal obligations.
He has the potential to restore faith in politics, but that means delivering a system people believe is fair
Entitlements to Denmark's generous welfare state must be earned. This kind of social conservatism used to have a home in Britain's abuse. Yet the party of thinkers such as Jan Crockus, Maurice Glasman and the late Frank Field seems to have forgotten that working-class communities suffer most from unflavored foreign prices. It may age swept aside recently like the dignity of labour and community solidarity in a quest for cheap interests and inflation. Mahmood is a rare voice from that song. The next few months will show whether Burnham shares these instincts.
Public trust will be rebuilt not only by taking tough decisions but by believing that these policies are correct rather than a necessarily evil to are off-begy-men on the right. Some of the most vice-premises comments I've heard recently, about newcomers taking advantage of new system, and more young people who came to the UK in the past 10 years to work hard and make a life. They believe that Britain's open, meritorious culture is precious and that cohesion is forging. The new prime minister needs to show his hand.
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● Tech groups's global liabilities highlighted ● Nation had given 'unlawful aid'

A quarter of the iPhone maker's global pre-tax profits in the year to September 2023 were booked through its Ireland entities. Source: iStock/FTW/IT/News
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Apple paid Ireland $17bn in taxes last year, representing 40 per cent of its worldwide total, according to filing that offer new insight into the iPhone maker's global tax liabilities.
The $17bn payment was significantly boosted after the EU's top court in 2024 ordered Apple to pay $13bn in back taxes. The court ruled that Ireland had granted the tech given 'unlawful aid', resulting in a tax cut of less than 1 per cent. Apple paid $4.9bn in corporate income taxes worldwide last year.
Ireland has reaped its windfalls due to its low corporate tax rate, which stands at 12.5 per cent. In 2024, just three companies — widely believed to be US 125, Apple and Microsoft — paid almost half of all corporation-tax collateral in the country.
Companies were lured to Ireland by a tax system that allowed them to create profits to tax havens through a structure known as the 'double little'. The loophole was abolished in 2015 but the
country retained many large US companies that had set up significant operations there.
A quarter of Apple's global pre-tax profits in the year to September 2023 were booked through its Ireland entities, where it employs about 5 per cent of its workforce, according to the filing.
The latest figures were published under new EU rules that require large companies to break down revenues, profits and corporate income taxes for every jurisdiction in the Mac as well as designated tax havens.
Apple booked pre-tax profits of $6mn per worker in Ireland, compared with $15,600 per worker in Germany, where it paid $0.5bn in cash taxes, or 15.5 per cent of its total. It employs 1,277 people in Ireland, based on its European headquarters, and 4,000 in Germany.
New tax disclosure measures are providing campaigns with book announcation to push big businesses to boost their contributions to profit finances.
Companies, however, have complained that the latest rules paint an
incomplete and misleading picture of the contributions they make to individual countries.
Apple said that it was 'consistently one of the world's largest taxpayers'. It sought to draw a distinction
between the corporate income taxes reported in the new filing, which it said were paid in jurisdictions where assets are held, and consumption taxes such as value added taxes, which are paid where consumers can found.
Microsoft in June revealed that it had booked 38 per cent of its global pre-tax profit in Ireland last year, equivalent to more than 47mn per employee.
Procter & Gamble reported $15.5mn in profit and so tax in Luxembourg, where
it had just one employee. The consumer goods group said it had ceased operations in the country and that it had paid no tax because it had offset profits last year with losses from previous years.
Beyond the EU, Australia is expected to release similar country-by-country breakdowns later this year, while new US accounting rules are forcing listed companies to specify in annual reports whether and how their overseas operations reduced their US tax bills.
In a sign of its concern, Microsoft accompanied its report with a blog post that acknowledged 'strong views about whether companies are paying enough'.
It said a cash payment recorded from France's (i.e. authority 'reflects a one-time refund of tax accepted' and was 7 per cent example of why a single line can look unusual without control'.
The National Foreign Trade Council, a Washington-based lobby group, contoured that the EU rules could sound in double counting of revenue when subsidiaries sell products to one another. Additional reporting is Chris Cook
PETER WILLIS — NEW YORK
Apollo said it suffered a cyber attack last month in which hackers appeared to have gained unauthorized access to personal data on its systems, making it the latest Wall Street groups to be targeted in a wave of attacks.
The private capital group said an investigation had determined there had been unauthorized access to information on 'certain cloud platforms' between July 4 and July 10 and that it had notified law enforcement of the breach.
Apollo said in a letter posted to the California attorney general's website yesterday that it had found the information included names, dates of birth, home addresses and social security numbers.
A blamed a 'social engineering incident', referring to a situation where attackers took people in order to unlock secure systems, such as with phishing results or through disruptive phone calls. Apollo did not disclose details of the incident.
The letter from Apollo disclosed to California, which was addressed to an unknown person affected by the cyber breach, said there was no evidence of personal information being 'publicly posted or used for identity theft or fraud at this time'.
Apollo did not respond to a request for comment.
Earlier this month, several hedge funds, including Steve Cohen's Point 75, Ken Griffin's Citadel and Millennium
Management, were revealed to have been targeted in cyber attacks.
The incidents against the financial groups underwent the consensus of government and companies that are racing to respond to the proliferation of AI tools that could make it easier for cyber criminals and state-backed groups to target sensitive information and critical systems.
Basics, hedge funds and other large financial institutions are prime targets for cyber criminals given their complex systems and vast leaves of personal
Apollo painted in unauthorized access to human to inform us on certain cloud platforms' in July
details, cash and other assets. It was not clear if AI was involved in the attack on Apollo.
US Treasury secretary Scott Bennett in April announced leaders of some of the largest US banks in the next five cyber-risk panel by a cutting-edge AI model from Anthropic, which processed advanced abilities to detect cyber security vulnerabilities.
The company's information in mid-June placed report controls on some of Anthropic's advanced models after the government discovered away of bypassing safety goods ads. The government subsequently lifted the ban by the end of that month.
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Uber is set to be fined €825mn by the Dutch Data workshop over its use of automated systems to deactivate driver accounts, in one of the largest penalties issued under Europe's privacy rules.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority found that the rule halting group had deactivated driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing them, according to a document now by the FT.
The first is the second largest under Europe's Internet Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which allows regulators to fine companies for mishandling European's personal data.
What was hit in 2022 by a 41.2bn fine for privacy violations by Ireland's Data Protection Commission. The US group is appealing to a public.
Uber called the fine 'disproportionate' inventory and said it would appeal against the decision. It added that Dutch regulators had examined 'Internet policies that were discontinued years ago'.
'We take decisions that affect drivers' ability to earn extremely seriously and
we've truly committed to law treatment. This includes human reviews, robust subtypes and an opportunity for drivers to appeal our decisions if they believe we made a mistake,' Uber said.
The penalty is not yet formally announced but was confirmed by the Dutch Data Protection Authority yesterday. The regulator fundiability investigation because Uber's European headquarters are located in Amsterdam. The fine was first reported by Reuters.
In the document, the Dutch regulator said Uber 'retained drivers' rights - specifically, the right not to be subject to automated decision making, that has legal consequences or otherwise significant consequences for the drivers. Uber has also violated the right to be fully informed about such automated decision making.
It follows a 4.29mnm Dutch fine against Uber two years ago for transferring personal data of European vast drivers to the US and failing to safeguard the data with regard to these remains.
Daniel Friedhaecke, head of the Computer & Commerce, James Industry Association Europe, whose members include many Big Tech groups, said the fine was 'truly colonel'.
Retail, Fashion brands
A strategy of cutting discounts has coincided with consumers' renewed desire to dress up
HALEF ZIMMERMAN — NEW YORK
The US is finally dressing up again — and just in time to review a handful of old school American brands.
Ralph Lauren and Tapestry have been the winners of a return-to-office trend as America's formal dress opening lands at the right moment in their turnaround efforts.
Last week, Ralph Lauren reported a 15 per cent increase in revenue in its most recent quarter on strong sales growth for its 'luchative house' products. Handling maker Coach, which comprises the large majority of Tapestry's business, reported 15 per cent sales growth on Thursday.
A significant driver of the brand's recent success was fine, accelerating return to its office work, said Lawson Vaulkner, a retail analyst at BHP Paribas. 'One more day back to the office is 20 per cent where your wardrobe has to move, where you can't wear sweatpants,' he said.
US companies from Amazon to D'Morgan announced return-to-office mandates last year, pushing up the average number of days required to offices nationwide by 5 per cent from August 2024 to August 2025, according to Fox Index.
Ralph Lauren and Coach beat out preppy rivals to capitalise on the workwear boom: 2.1row has struggled to mount a coherent strategy under private equity management, and the brand's comparable sales shift per cent last year. Shares in Gap have fallen by 68 per cent this year, due to part to a slump in down sales at OldNavy.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, sales growth at Ralph Lauren and Coach had been stagnant for years. Ralph Lauren launched a strategic plan in 2018, pulling back sharply on discounting. By 2023, the brand had no 10 off-price sales and exited hundreds of poorly performing department stores. Tapestry also began reducing discounted inventory in 2020.
Both brands also roughly doubled marketing spending during the turnaround period. Ralph Lauren from about 4 per cent of revenue in 2018 is nearly 8 per cent this year, and Tapestry is 10 per cent of net sales from 2020 to 2025.
The efforts took a while to pay off. Sales grew sluggishly at both brands between 2020 and 2023 as Americans stuck to casual work from home dressing. Sales of ability, wear and oblivious — a pandemic dressing single — grew more than 60 per cent from 2020 to 2025, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
'Stems up companies, cutting-or-devo shirts or social dresses have definitely taken a hit,' Mary's then-chief nurse
tive Jeffrey Gennette told investors in 2020. 'These categories are going to be overgroomed for awhile.'
Five years later, Mary's had a new message from the front lines of order. 'We're in a show-up cycle,' chief executive Tony Spring told investors in December, citing strong sales in colored clothing, it was down and handbag.
In the first half of last year, cold out batting the habits grew 26 per cent at big US and US smokers, while trained out

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outs declined 8 per cent, according to market research business Edited. Survey data from GlobalData shows that 59 per cent of Americans report dressing 'smear', up from 49 per cent in 2024.
Meanwhile, growth of the activewear market slowed dramatically to 7 per cent between 2023 and 2025, according to Euromonitor.
The bets made by Ralph Lauren and Coach are the first to achieve trend: good business growth, continued growth that are still within reach to an audience that cannot afford designer brands. The two brands have found the 'event spot'; more affordable than designer, better quality than fast fashion, said Jessica Ramirez, a retail consultant. Both brands have not they are growing most quickly with Gen-Z.
In addition to the return to the office, Americans are also dressing better by choice, influenced by high inflation and a difficult job market, Ramirez said.
'We have got tougher with jobs and the economy people tend to dress up more,' she told the FT.
'There's a lot of people who want to defend their job, so the way you show up to work or the way you show up to an event becomes even more impor-
tant.' 'The trend had surged into Americans' non-working hours, Ramirez added, where they are wearing low-affirmers.
Angel Valhallaire, 36, has been a fan of the U.S. to meet their a decade and is excited to see his peers increasingly wearing the brand. 'More days, 'goes are trying to have fashion sense', he said. Valhallaire likes Coach, and persons his peers suddenly do too, because it's affordable, relatively up being one of all quality.
On a September call with investors, Daniel Lauren, an executive at Ralph Lauren and the founder's son, described the brand as offering a value of 'luchative honey' across its stores, restaurants and cafes.
'People show up to be part of this world,' he said.
In fact, Ralph Lauren on behalf of a top pitching in turnaround at a time when consumers wanted to dress up at all, said Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData Retail.
The brand's brand's top for the back years have culminated at a point in time when people are looking for their styles', a share Coach's, said Saunders.
'It's a very happy coincidence in a way.'
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HSBC spent nearly $70mn last year using its biggest cohort of senior bankers since the financial crisis, as the bank's investment is a company restructuring that included shutting key parts of investment bank.
Europe's biggest bank shed 154 of its most senior employees — so called
material risk takers — last year, about 10 per cent of the group's total, and paid them a total of $61.5mn in severance, company filing-shoe.
It was HSBC's largest annual cell of material risk takers since the 2008 financial crisis and significantly recorded cuts by other European lenders last year, according to a 11 analysis of regulatory filings and company accounts.
The cuts came as chief executive George Elhodery pushed ahead with a major overhaul of HSBC's investment banking operations, shutting down its mergers and acquisitions and equity
capital markets advisory businesses in the US, US, and Europe.
Material risk takers are senior employees whose roles are deemed capable of substantially affecting a bank's risk profile and are often constrained in lenders' investment banking and trading businesses.
One person (four to HSBC said the reduction to the pool of material risk takers was part of a "broader trend" across the bank and was not confined to the investment bank.
Elhodery has previously indicated that his overhead would target "duplicate" roles within the bank.
The reduction at HSBC contributed to the biggest cell in high good bankers across Europe's largest lenders since the pandemic in 2035, filing-shoe.
Innovative and Irrespective funds recorded (re-sent largest declines after HSBC, shutting 4% and 4% material risk takers last year respectively, while BNP Paribas and earnings removed 1% and 1% senior bankers respectively during the same period.
Incentives inside had the highest average severance payout for disposing material risk takers last year at €970,000, followed by bartender and frontache bank, which handed out over-
age package of €736,000 and €457,500 respectively.
Bartender had the largest single severance payout across the industry, giving out banker a package worth €8.5mn.
Audio-shoot target expensive hypersol senior staff as part of restructuring to maximize cost-cutting, several non-punchable have reinshad on sweeping restructuring in recent years, while others have sought to reshape their investment banking divisions to adapt to shifting market conditions.
While the trading businesses of Europe's biggest investment banks have
benefited from heightened market volatility, leafed by a turbulent geopolitical environment, capital markets advisory work has been done in a success, with shuttling activity in Europe continuing to lag the US.
Despite paying out the lowest total amount of severance to its "key risk takers" across the industry last year, U19 spent $942mn on total group severance payments to more than 7,000 staff — a 2.5 per cent of the previous year — as it asserts the completion of its integration of former rival Credit Union.
The average severance payout at the basic levels was $233,000 for last year.
Sanjay
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing this week, humanoid machines played in a rock band, board and directed traffic in front of sources of excited outsiders in a cartoid-skoper atmosphere.
Others stumped around the corridors among the crowds, even partnered with human celebrities, such as Yang Jun, a prominent Chinese broadcaster. When Yang accepted a rose from her humanoid partner, the robot raised its arms to focus a heart sign to share those the surrounding throng.
Chinese policymakers have identified robotics as a strategic priority as well as a future source of economic growth and have thrown the vast might of the world's largest manufacturing sector behind their development.
The country dominates global humanoid robot production, with companies including carmakers, mobile phone manufacturers and newly founded pure-pip robotics group of growing into the sector. The five-day conference and exhibition, which started on Wednesday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors. The second World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing today.
Wang Xingyang, founder of Chinese robot maker Unitext, the value of which quintupled on its first day of work to outlet to bring this work, and the conference to provide a reality check to the hype in the hallway outside.
The hardware advances in humanoids have been spectacular — Unitext has exhibited robots in various air-pong fields — than any person and able to reach a higher running speed than Olympic operator Unatex. But, when Wang said, the industry is "ChatGPT moment" — where humanoid robots will have the intelligence to perform free-ranging tasks with true autonomy — was yet to come. Perhaps in two to three years at the fastest, yet free to 10 years at the slowest, everyone will be able to see a robot taken to any unfamiliar environment. capable of

Walking talk robot dogs at the World Robot Conference in Beijing this week. Below, a humanoid robot plays the guitar
Perhaps in two to three years at the fastest, everyone will see a robot capable of performing about 80% of tasks'
performing about 90 per cent of tasks' Wang will the forum on Thursday. He said such a moment would be a "tipping point" that could only be reached by gathering more data for physical AI models. "The biggest bottleneck globally is the generalization of embodied intelligence; its capabilities are still insufficient."
Others predicted the "ChatGPT moment" could come more quickly. He Wang, founder of Beijing based Galbot, estimated it could occur within two years, while Gao Jiyang, co-founder of Beijing-based Galaxies, and Wang Xiangang, chair of Ace Robotics, said next year was possible. "I even think who articulate fully and agree they will need to increase the scale of the AI models used to power their robots. To do this, they must first resolve how best to collect the complex data required for robots to understand the real world. It is key challenge for the industry to enhancing the intelligence of robots, as they currently lack a comprehensive devotualizing of the physical world due to insufficient training data," said Meng Zhang, head of China industrials research at Morgan Stanley.
Corey Chan, an analyst at HSBC
Qianhai, said that most advances companies at present are models with 4bn in '3bn parameters, but it could take hundreds of billions of parameters for materials to be able to perform a wide range of generalized tasks well.
"The software still hasn't been up to the level that we hoped," Chan said. Models might only be able to progress in 40bn in 50bn parameters, which would only allow robots to engage in limited tasks competently, by, called, "in general, humanoid robot training data in collected by humans wearing sensors, by simulation software or by the machines themselves performing tasks.
"Whenever data collection requires human operators, it can take substantial, unavoidable costs," said Jin, an engineer at robotics company. Incidence who did not want their full name to be published, adding that lower cost video game simulations were becoming more popular.
He Chan, founder of Humanisio-based Lumen Robotics, said the quality of data harvested could vary "significantly" depending on the method used.
Still, the market for humanoid robots ignores the growing investment bank Morgan Stanley expects China to ship $6,000 models this year. In 2025, Chinese humanoid dispossess numbered in the
thousands, some of which were used in government funded robot training sectors and others for entertainment or research purposes. Commercial deployments, such as in factories or the service sector, have been scarce.
Lumen's 3% said robotics were "absolutely" needed in factories, while other companies at the conference believed they would shine as personal assistants and in service industries.
On the conference floor, almost every possible use for humanoids was
on display. On one stand, other metallic androids dressed in uniforms performed hand signals like traffic police. Elsewhere, yellow robotic arms helped human workers were hidden to an internal cocktails. At robot producer Uhashi's stand, humanoids started home to a single warehouse.
Rinat Mirashov, who recently founded Humanoid Academy to track deployments in the series, said the industry would make progress
increasingly about their creation of "single-moment" breakthroughs. Put Zhao, an independent analyst who visited the conference, said humanoid robots for household use were "still far off."
"The next one will be about paid deployment on factory floors, not about who has the best-looking humanoid," he said. William Laughs in Guangzhou, Jin Leahy in Beijing and William Sandland in Hong Kong
Share in US vaccine maker Moderna nearly tripled after the company reported successful total results (or an experimental data cancer therapy jointly developed with Germany's Merck.
MBS Group, a supplier of production equipment to
Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery and more than one single including New York's 800-crsg. Studios where Mike Barry, Riri Kelly and The Japanese were shot, was noted by countries after defaulting on its date.

US Home/en/ToAll Really and Mark Walter are in talks to sell their status in Premier League team Chelsea to majority event Charlotte Capital.
NAMA has agreed to provide a backstop of more than $100bn for a huge OpenAI data centre in Ohio, in one of the biggest 10 industry-turns study yet.
Demand for travel-a-saw cards is set to jump by about a third-thru year as travelers can not cheaper abroad was to make data roaming packages.
Sir Christopher Hobbs's hedge fund, The Children's Investment Fund, has invested $6.5mn in loans to ultra heavy hotels in Italy, betting that room rates will continue to rise.
Walt Disney has sued the US media watchdog,
including the Trump administration of launching a "orthodoxy campaign" against the group's ABC television networks over the context of the transition.
A Chinese court sentenced Evergrande founder Mai Ka Yun to file in prison, almost five years after the Chinese property developer collapsed. The court also fined Evergrande Redsh (the US, Shea) and Hongfu Red Estate, its main subsidiary, RedsThe.
OpenAI launched a new version of ChatGPT for 15- to 17-year-olds with stricter controls regarding self-harm, violence, eating disorders and sex.
Revolt proposed increasing the amount chief executive YSL November can become against his stake in the InterethXvolab in $250mn.
Small batches of Nvolab secondary H2SO chips have been allowed to enter mainland China as Beijing tries to assist in building its companies.
A major Bredell has proposed its 15- to 17-year-old against his stake.
Backstop by Redsha for an interethX-2010 centre in 2016.
Google struck a deal with Silicon Valley semiconductor group Marvel to develop custom AI chips, including an option to buy up to $12.2bn in Starwell shares.
Dispos drench its workforce by almost 2,000 people in its past financial year, or about 5 per cent of its employees, as part of a new cutting plan.
The UK's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into three companies, including Trainline and Virgin Atlantic, over concerns about so-called ship pricing.
Travelodge from Joanna Bredell quit amid concerns and mounting political pressure over the hotel chain's safety measures after a female guest was assaulted in one of its properties.
Retail
KEVE WIGGINS AND ALL 8 SHAM NOT YOU
Fashion tech entrepreneur Christine Hannecker, who argued that she committed a near 650lens fraud in part because a native bill on her head, has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Judge Paul Nathan said the courtroom yesterday that Hannecker "knew what she was doing and she knew it was wrong" even though he believed the injury sustained from the mirror was "real" and "satisfaction".
Prosecutions had questioned the drivers who pointed to internet searches they said Hannecker made for "fraud" as well as "somatic or such firm false".
Hannecker founded and led an appeal rental start-up called Cauth-turned for "fighting as a service", a play on the tech concept of software as a service.
The company raised hundreds of millions of dollars from high out-worth investors such as private equity than Henry Kravis and chair of Alphabet
John Hennessy, who also later joined the board.
Cauth's one had coveted partnerships with brands such as Light, Learn and View, with Hannecker becoming a superior guest on television and an conference for business leaders.
The company collapsed into bankruptcy after investors realized that she had been falsifying revenue figures and audited financial statements for years. A complaint from securities regulators said that at one point Hannecker snag-ground her revenues by 70 times, Hannecker pleaded guilty to securities fraud in Russia.
As part of her defense, Hannecker claimed that she suffered from income after a "thirty-pound" mirror bill on her head while she was trying to move it. She presented evidence soon a physician should file, about the injury she would "worked snagged in the head".
Her lawyer Michael Levy told the court on Thursday that the injury "eliminated executive functioning" that would otherwise have allowed her to control her actions.
Hannecker's defence also said she recalled "almost nothing" from 2020, 2022 or 2024 and that she was often awake only four to five hours a day because of the injury.
Prosecutions sought a sentence of more than 12 years. Lawyers for the government said Hannecker was "sugest enough to contraingle" the "chance spences of her false statements" and compared her to Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted fraudster behind blood test-impacts up Theodore.
They cited a 40-minute talk Hannecker delivered at a Goldman Sachs

Christine Hannecker, right, founder of Cauthis, outside federal court in New York City. She was nominated to five years in prison
vital conference following the injury, as well as her internet search offer she had lied to investors, falsified audit reports and financial back documents.
Ever after a suspicious investor reported her to the board of directors, Hannecker kept trying to raise hands and search for "bank fraud" as were fraud workers', the government's lawyers said.
Hannecker's lawyers also argued that the founder had a pathologistical need to succeed and avoid conflict as well as issues with gambling and addiction that "back over" even after the big front has injury lifted.
Hannecker's lawyer told the judge that the government's comparison of Hannecker to Holmes displayed a bias towards nothing another punishment for women who commit fraud. Prosecutor Alexandra Rothman called her idea "knotting" the response.
Ostlam ordered her to pay forfeiture and restrictions to her victims, such as the amount of $250mn, and said she should start her prison sentence on October 12.
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Group joins other insurgents such as Anta as it looks beyond home market to Asia and beyond in expansion drive
THORAN HALE – COUNTRY
Above the entrance of Qiaodan's expansive corporate headquarters in the Chinese city of Xiamen, a red logo displays the silhouette of an athlete who feels immediately familiar.
His slanted legs convey the motion of dribbling while an unstretched left hand grips what appears to be a basket-plate.
The name of the company behind the logo – Qiaodan – is a literal Chinese rendering of one of the most illustrious brands in sport. Jordan.
Since its founding, 16 years ago, Qiaodan has spent a significant chunk of that time restricted to a 14-page dispute with Michael Jordan, the basketball legend who appears to have inspired its branding. However, in 2020 Qiaodan was ultimately found only to have infringed an element of Jordan's prior name rights.
The sportswear company – which has expanded into running trainers and yoga gear – is now a fully fledged nationwide retailer with about 4,000
stores across the country, most of them under franchise arrangements.
In a Qiaodan store in the house size city of Xinyang, the Air Jordan exits the 2020 business call for Ratl-GW-2020.
Qiaodan acquired the Chinese rights to the classic football brand (italics, formerly owned by Nike, for $62,500 in 2020. Since then, it has begun exploring overseas expansion, including by opening a store in Vietnam.
Going on 20 years to Nike, Qiaodan is part of a cohort of increasingly sophisticated Xiamen-based brands, adding pressure on Nike in its most important international market.
Other insurgents include Anta Sports, a larger business that made more than $100 in revenue last year and agreed to buy a 29 per cent stake in Panax in January. There's also Hong Kong-listed 361 Degrees and STEP, which specializes in running shoes.
Their rise reflects the growing sophistication of a vast apparel industry in the south-eastern province of Fujian.
'Every one of these companies is sharpening the knife by the day,' said Joshua Perlman, head of Greater China air sanitation Branch. This adds 'the very severe competition from all angles' for Nike, including from Adidas, the Hoka and Xiamen, he said.
Nike is the approach to franchise answers to the television competition in its sales in China, changed 27 per cent in the three months to Japan, the eight consecutive quarterly decline.
The emergence of China's domestic sports brands reflects a trend emerging from the 2020 'the country's electric vehicle start-ups, both of 2015 have been a dominant position in the

Former star basketball player Jordan's battle to protect his brand
In 2020 Michael Jordan added China's Trademark Review and Adjudication Board to attract various Qiaodan trademarks, each of which required their own individual case.
In 2016 Such cases in China are typically only heard if brought within five years of registration. In one such case, the brand decided a trademark showing both a silhouette and the Chinese characters Qiaodan did not infringe on Jordan's prior name rights.
In 2020 Michael Jordan filed an administrative lawsuit with the Beijing Post-Intermediate People's Court over this trademark, which was dismissed. He then appealed to Beijing High People's Court, which rejected his appeal.
In 2006 Of 114 several other Qiaodan trademarks, the Supreme Court ruled that the Chinese spelling infringed on Michael Jordan's prior name rights. The court said that he could not claim perfect rights over the silhouette because it lacked identifiable facial features.
In 2020 The Supreme Court issued its final judgment on the trademark that included both the image and the text, ruling that the Chinese characters part damaged Michael Jordan's prior name rights. Qiaodan continued to have dozens of valid trademarks: domestic market at the expense of western rivals. Western brand-selling everything from cosmetics to coffee are also dealing with intense competition from domestic companies.
Not Sure, a former Nike employee in China and founder of consultancy Conduit Asia, described the sportswear brands growing their as 'sportswear change' in the market.
Qiaodan may not be the largest of the challenges to Nike but it has arguably been a bigger nuisance than the rest.
Qiaodan's 'sweaters' revenues were Ratl-Gho (893¥884) in 2015, the last publicly available figure.
On Tenzili, one of China's biggest ecommerce platforms, Qiaodan has annual sales of Ratl-Gho (4.4 million) in 2016. In 2016, a 2016 China's 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
Qiaodan took legal action to protect its own brand rights.
In 2020, the company unsees credibly used 3-money in China for suing the term 'Qiaodan on Chinese language page for Nike Jordan products.
In the same year, a Supreme Court judge in China ruled that the Chinese spelling of Qiaodan was associated with Michael Jordan for a particular trademark.
Reportedly, a Shanghai court ruled that Qiaodan must stop suing the Chinese script term in its trade name and trademarks or mark them to avoid association with Jordan, according to state media. The company has dozens of trademarks and still widely uses the English spelling of Qiaodan.
There is no suggestion that the company, which declined an interview request, is currently infringing Jordan's name rights.
At its Xiamen head office, a display centre explanatory Qiaodan's technology capabilities, which it claims have helped to reduce the weight and
enhance the flexibility of its running shoes, such as the Q Kungfu Toriho and Pwomakhi.
But the company has not abandoned its basketball name. Its headquarters features a statue of Chuck Hayes, former captain of the Houston Rockets and the first NBA player the company sponsored in 2011.
As Qiaodan matures, the brand that inspired it is going through one of the toughest companies in your interest.
In Nike's latest quarter, global sales of Jordan branded products dropped 30 per cent due to a hangover from a period in which Nike saturated the market with Jordan trainers.
Qiaodan, with officially changed its name to Zhongguo in 2023, has attempted to IPO in China multiple times, most recently in 2019.
The company's hiring ambitions may have been thwarted by its legal dispute with Jordan, according to Wei Kan. Its controversial engine are, as far as, out of eyes with China's changing consumer tastes.
Nowadays, Chinese consumers 'appreciate authenticity' and local companies 'knew how to build the brand,' they knew how to manage the product portfolio and the styles (and they also have every wrong) to with the local community's models.
Others who worked closely with Nike in its early years in China view Qiaodan in the context of the country's weeping to the global economy.
In 2016, a former Nike sales business in China, said Qiaodan had become the most innovative process – from supply chains to marketing and profiling – to succeed. 'You can't just make a brand that leads like Jordan and make how it succeed because it ends like Jordan,' he said. 'They've seen a proper business.'
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Property, Climate change
JULIA PITOMIERA AND ELIZABETH KISZER (CHIC)
Throughout London's five heatwaves this summer, many workers have clung to one thought: they could escape the sweltering confines of their homes for the future of air-conditioned respite in the office.
The everyone has found relief: estate owners may be sent for cooling has quickly risen up the list of tenant must-hours.
While some older properties do not have air conditioning, others have systems that cannot withstand the high temperatures and have broken down. These tend to stay just 20 to 30 years, such as most of the buildings in Mayfair, might offer only cooling units, which operate on evaporative methods, according to one large commercial landbed.
The City of London have better with buildings designed specifically for office workers. Eight out of 10 offices in the City of London, or 3,302 premises, are fully air conditioned, according to real estate consultancy Robert Irving Burns. The City, or Square Mile, spans the low courts at its western boundary to the floor of its subacordic house.
Only 44 per cent of premises – some 1,314 locations – in Westminster with its older converted buildings, including the West End, have the annuity, while 48 per cent have some form of 'mechanical cooling'.
Robert Irving Burns used drain from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for its analysis.
'Air conditioning has gone from being a 'nice to have' to a deal-breaker for many tenants and their growing particularity challenging to ... parts of the West End,' said Antony Akinshio, chief executive of Robert Irving Burns.
'Retrofitting air conditioning into a converted Victorian or Georgian building can be a slow and expensive process, brought with obstacles,' such as planning restrictions, he said.
The UK is heading for its hottest summer on record by many temperature, according to the Met City. The independent Climate Change Committee advisory group has called for the government to commit to a national maximum temperature for workplace for safety.
A recent YouGov poll conducted on behalf of environmental group friends of the Earth found that 79 per cent of respondents supported the measure.
Harry Mills, managing director at a currency management company, was prohibited for work in the summer from opening the full-size floor of the flat in Rationau while building some units on both place. The temperature inside measured more than 300 at times, he said.
Going to his office in Wandsworth did not help much as it lacks air conditioning. Luckily, he have an inner section so there was no direct sunlight in the Stiff, when he moves his company to the City after next year. 'Only per cent we have to have air conditioning. We didn't even think about it when we moved in here, but now it's a non-negotiable.'
Even the City's established tenants are looking for heat.
And 3 roomers senior executives were attempting a full day of strangely sitting, so there this summer when they were overcome by the high temperature in meeting rooms and had to interrupt the high-level talks to move to a cooler location – not once, but three times.
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Some companies have set temperatures limits that prevent them from cranking up the air conditioning, at an effort to reduce energy consumption and lower emissions. Big first accounting and consulting firms DeSette and KPMG changed their temperature control systems about three years ago, according to their annual reports, and now up to 2,000 in school setting.
Low firm Hague Lovells (Lakesdale) last month called off a summer party in its Atlantic House location owing to overheating concerns. 'We weren't planning to contend with England's most final call a London heatwave in the same week,' the cancellation writer said, citing 'air conditioning that simply isn't keeping it'. Hague Lovells' culture lader declined to comment.
Air conditioning units also add to the urban heat island effect and use refrigerants, while current global warming is a still reinforcing loop, although the biggest one due to the ground out under a family building international agreement adopted in 2016.
Consulting firm Cagemini flagged refrigerants as a concern in its 2025
sustainability report, while real star rival RAV replaced air conditioning in 2020. The report is 2022 with a more energy-efficient system.
Some backlash air-conditioning costs for cooling options or so-called passive measures, such as solar drains and ventilation, Robert Irving Burns' Ammons said. But 'he is market where supply of high-quality office space was already constituted, this summer's heatwaves have accelerated the700,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
Lily Kish, head of the buildings and cooling unit at the UN Environment Programme, points to Singapore as a model for how to design, retrofit and sustainable real estate by using building regulations, conservation and energy-saving measures.
The last, humid city-state integrators soften pressure, shading, ventilation, to the bottom of the full-size wall corridors, along with combined systems of fans, evaporative cooling and air-conditioning set at an elevated temperature.
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Aerospace & defence
CHARLES GLOVER — LONDON
Private military contractor with Prince has launched a company that will provide hardware and operational management for an defence scheme in partnership with Ukrainian drone software group Swanner, which he also backs.
Vecton Air Defence Systems marks Blackwater founder Prince's based long into private military and security services.
ics. He has become a global security industry entrepreneur since the 2010 sale of the private contractor, which drew anger over American use of excessive force by private contractors in Iraq.
The new venture will design, install and operate 'layened air defence networks' for customers under merlyar contracts, in what the company describes as an 'air defence as a service' model. Prince is non-executive chair of Swanner, which went public in March. Swanner has taken a large cost equity stake in Vecton, while Prince's representative and the owner follows.
There were discussions about 'being
ing in one or two additional investors' to the venture, he said.
Promoted as a cost-effective alternative to anti-bulletin, usually such as the Patriot used against cheap drones in the Middle East conflict, Vecton's systems would combine US, Ukrainian, Israeli and other technologies, including sensors, electronic warfare, interceptor drones and rapid-firing large-caliber guns.
'It's clear that the threat is evolving rapidly and the demand for a private-sector solution is very strong,' Prince said in a statement. 'No need to achieve a drastic reduction in the cost of
defence.' Swanner, which says its software has supported more than 300,000 combat missions in Ukraine, will help develop counter drone systems for the company, including technology allowing interceptor drones to operate in swarms. 'The economics of aerial threats have fundamentally changed,' Alex Fink, Swanner's president and US chief executive, said in a statement. 'Including against these threats requires more cost-structure.'
Prince has spent the past year meeting technology suppliers and potential customers in Ukraine, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, said his
spoke opinion. 'The service is best suited to large commercial/civilian assets, which don't want to set out/depend entirely on government,' he said. The former Navy隊 has not various ventures including recruiting merceraries for Abu Dhabi, defending ships against human powers and advising the Chinese government on logistics and security for investment projects.
Prince also runs Vecton Global, a private security company that runs anti-gang operations in Haiti and operates in the Democratic Republic of Congo defending mines. The company is separate from Vecton Air Defence.
Fixed income
BRIEL PLATT, OIL & STAND JOHN LANDS UNITED STATES & STATE — NEW YORK
A loan to Guggenheim Partners' 650'Res asset management division has fallen into distressed territory as some advice failed to arrange investors' worries over the turmoil in third executive Mark Walker's business origins.
The $1.20a loan was spotted at 78 cents on the dollar at Thursday, down from 96 cents at the end of last week.
Trading activity on the loan has become one of the most important gauges of market sentiment on the privately held investment firm given it has occupied its 6 years.
The division in the enterprise follows a hastily arranged call on Wednesday between senior executives at Guggenheim's asset management division, known as Guggenheim Investments, and the group's creditors.
Ecomus at Walter's financial holdings have come under pressure after two insurance entities controlled by the billionaire's TWG Group disclosed that US prosecutors were investigating whether they properly labelled assets tied to other parts of the financier's spending business empire.
Guggenheim is a separate entity from TWG but both are led by Walker. Wednesday's call, which was led by Guggenheim Investments president Dina IMLavtsev, was organized to review the financial health of Gift Borrower, a volatile affiliated with the asset manager, which took out the loan, according to people familiar with the matter.
Executive told leaders on the call that they were not aware of any active probe into Guggenheim Investments connected to the probe into the TWG, backed interests, one of the people said.
Gift Borrower did not include advisory fees accrued by the private investments and to its second quarter results, resulting in a sharp fall in revenues and profits compared with a year earlier.
They also said the Gift Borrower was expected to report $16/lane in revenues from the Guggenheim Private Investments unit for 2026, including $22/lane in the third quarter, but refrained from providing 2027 guidance.
The decision not to provide an outlook for next year has prompted concerns among some creditors, likeending earlier reported on some of the contents of the call.
Guggenheim Partners declined to comment on the call. TWG has previously said it was 'aware of and co-operating with the investigation.'
The scrutiny of Guggenheim comes after TWG's Delaware Life and Clear Spring Life said they had given $24/lm of loans to companies with interest Walker.
The disclosures came after the two insurers said in July that they had been subpoenaed by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Between Life said on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement to exchange up to $6.20m in assets linked to TWG corporate affiliates for unrelated investments. Walter has been accelerating efforts to raise cash to recent results.
The billionaire recently agreed to sell the majority stake in the 9484 basketball team LA Lakers at a $12.5bn valuation and has been in talks to sell a minority stake in Chelsea Football Club.
Curbs on gambling industry
spur change as finance and AI
groups now feature on kits
DON CLARK AND ALAN SMITH — LONDON
Finance and tech companies have piled into Premier League club sponsorship this season after a ban on gambling operators appearing on the front of shirts opened up some of football's most valuable advertising space to bidders.
Betting firms have featured on the front of more than half of Premier League shirts over the past two seasons, but a ban agreeably clubs in 2025 came into effect this summer, prompting teams to find new deals.
Lynsey Permin Douglas, head of UK client strategy for Nielsen Sports, said the changes amounted to 'a genuine reset' for the sponsorship market.
'Over the past decade, the value of that real estate has risen dramatically,' she added.
For clubs outside of the league's so-called big six — Arsenal, Blackwater City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham — the average value of front of shirt deals has grown from £3.4mn in 2016-17 to around £5mn a year for the new season, according to Nielsen.
Arsenal, the defending champions, backed off the campaign yesterday against newly promoted Coventry City.
Crystal Palace have switched from online betting platform NSTAR to Seattle-based AI company Temporal, while Coventry are sponsored by UK Entech Motors. Everton, whose fans include UK Prime Minister Andy Burshans, have switched from gambling group Stuke to trading and investment firm CMC Markets, while Asian Villa swapped betting company Return for Your Rewards, Stuke and Return have been designated the sleeves of the respective shirts.
The shake-up mark to its latest shift in Premier League sponsorship. In the early years clubs were often sponsored by companies with strong local live-fine cards United by Newcastle Brown Ale. West Ham by Dagenham Motors and Southampton by Draper Toole.
But as the league's global popularity has soared, Premier League shirts have become prime territory for multinational companies such as Entireten and Red Bull, which sponsor Arsenal and Leeds United respectively.
Now, only Ipswich Town, whose shirts are emblazoned with the logo of Suffolk-based enterprise software company
A new look for Premier League shirts following gambling ban
their shirt sponsors at start of season, by on-site, about 1993 (number of clubs)

Everton's shirts exemplify sectoral shifts in Premier League sponsorship

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Haven Bills of West Ham United in 1996. The team was sponsored by local business Dagenham Motors

Bials, are sponsored by a company within 100 miles of their home ground. In the 1990s, the tech firms that appeared on Premier League shirts were typically computer and office hardware companies such as Commodore, which sponsored Chelsea, and Sharp, which sponsored Manchester United. Their equivalent today are usually in software or data. Fullwork's new sponsor ChiefMania, for example, describes itself as 'specialising in real-time analytics, data infrastructure and AI applications'.
Kavan Maguire, associate professor in football finance at the University of Liverpool, expects AI companies specifically to feature more prominently on shirts over the next few years.
'They're trying to establish themselves ... in exactly the same way that
gambling and crypto (Erms) have done historically,' Maguire said. 'Football clubs are seen as institutions with an element of integrity and they also appeal to a market which likely to be willing to give these products a try.'
In a joint statement with the EFL, the FA and Women's Super League, the Premier League said the decisions to ban gambling firms from the front of shirts was 'designed to limit the creative children and those at risk of gambling-related harm'.
Three clubs — Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea — are actively leading for a sponsor, while Chelsea are about to start a fourth consecutive season without a front of shirt sponsor.
Maguire said that in some instances there is a discourses between the same clubs are seeking and what the market is
'The ban is 'designed to limit the reach to children and those at risk of gambling-related harm'
willing to pay. 'I think some clubs are waiting to see who blinds first,' he said. Clubs are swinging more profit out of their kits to other waycras. All 30 teams have released a new home shirt this season, a break from the convention of the early years of the Premier League, in which clubs would typically use the same kit for two seasons.
'The cost of an adult replica jersey for each of the 'big six' clubs has risen above the rate of inflation over the past decade, according to FT analysis. A Tottenham Hotspur home shirt is the most expensive in the league, setting fans back 6/96.
Combined commercial revenue of Premier League teams over that time has ballooned to just under £2.4bn, compared with £38mn in the inaugural season, according to Maguire.
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Fixed income. Shortlived rally

Wall Street insiders argue that
movers to buy more long-term
US debt will not placate traders'
GEORGE VODER AND HARVEY CLARKE/FT WOH YORK
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent's bid to prop up the US bond market has been dismissed by investors as a 'Band-Aid on a bullet hole' as concerns mount over Washington's $6000 debt burden and unsatisfying inflation.
The US Treasury department on Wednesday stunned Wall Street by revealing plans to 'at least double' its purchases of long-term government bonds beginning next month.
Long-dated Treasurers soared after the announcement, pulling 50-year borrowing costs away from the 19-year high they reached days earlier.
But the rally quickly fixated with yields once again rising higher even after Bessent on Thursday took its USBC television to tout the 'big toolkit' at his disposal to tease the world's most important market.
'Bessent's understands the problem,' said Jim Loren, third investment officer at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
'But understanding the problem and being able to do something material about it are two different things,' he added. 'The Treasury simply can't control long-term plans.'
Bessent's buyback strategy is the latest example of how the former hedge fund manager has taken a far more unconventional approach than more previous Treasury Bessent.
He has, to mount weeks, launched a rare move to boost the Japanese pre by selling euros and has repeatedly moved
all prices by signalling investment progress in negotiations with Iran.
His attempts to can himself as America's 'top bond salesman' on pitna/linn against bond vigilantes in the $12m market — investors who have taken high at America's determining public demand, permanently high inflation and the borrowing kings by big back to finance the Altheam.
Charlie McElligott at Nomura said Bessent's Treasury buyback plan 'by itself' amounted to a 'Band-Aid on a bullet hole' and would 'not be enough to placate market forces'.
The Treasury said on Wednesday that starting on September 9 it would raise its regular purchases of Treasuries maturing between 10 and 30 years from $200 to $400 or more.
It needed a big expansion of a scheme initially designed to help its litator trading in older debt.
Some analysts said the abrupt nature of the move, which came two weeks after the quarterly refund-up announcement when the Treasury normally unveiled its borrowing strategy, had hinted the agency's credibility.
'We do not think it is by pooled to say that this break in communications strategy reduces the overall credibility of their guidance,' said Thomas Simons, chief US economist at Jaffaina.
Although Bessent did not spell it out, most investors expect the Treasury to balance higher buybacks of long-term securities by turning more short-term debt, a move that leaves the department exposed to fluctuations in rates.
It has not gone unnoticed that Bessent in 2024 criticized then-Treasury secretary Janet Yellen for pursuing a similar policy.
'The question is will Bessent continue to go down the path be criticized,' said Mike O'Rourke at Jones Trading, who expects that the Treasury secretary will be forced to be 'bigger and more aggressive' if he plans to continue 'papering over the problems'.
Bessent argued on Thursday that 'yields don't reflect the underlying fundamentals', citing the effects of the Iran war and 'very poor' liquidity in the 10-year Treasury market.
He said Washington would announce at the end of this week or early next
10-year yield (%)

Irish dilemma: US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent's attempt to cast himself as America's 'top bond salesman' has pitna/linn against bond vigilantes in the $12m market
week 'an increased focus on local consolidation' while adding that there was a 'very good chance' the US had hit the peak of its government deficits.
The new purchase Congressional Budget Office projects the US budget deficit will register if pay cost this year is already reduced to $10,000 and will above Bessent's long-stated goal of reaching 1 per cent by 2026.
Sarah Bianchi at Evercore said that, 'while Bessent's comments signal a focus on fundamental drivers of high borrowing costs, we are sceptical for administration can realistically do anything at this point on the deficit that would be material, the added. 'The surprise buybacks announcement this week has had only a fleeting effect and we think any deficit related announcement would be at least allotated.'
Scott DiMaggio, head of fund income at Alliancehermanix, said that, for the $10m/linn, there's more lasting effect, 'you need the [US Federal Reserve] to do something, had then you have to do something on the deficit side and the debt management side, too.'
Others stressed that Bessent's higher buyback plan was designed to demonstrate the Treasury's concern and slow the rise in bond yields rather than reverse the more higher altogether.
Robert Tigg, head of global funds at P4DB, argued that the US bond market will still would have been more pronounced without the intervention.
'It's a finger in the dike but you're in a world of rising interest rates, fiscal profligacy and above-target inflation — and frankly the US has been an outperforming 'cooperative' other countries' bond markets, Tigg added.
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BRUCE GILLAR, RAYBAT HODGSON AND NAGRA JOHN BRIGHT — CURRICULUM STORY — 2025 — 2027
Bitcoin was last night on track for its best work in more than three years and gold was heading for its biggest monthly gain this century after US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent's surprise intervention in the bond market rattled investors' deficit in the dollar.
The price of bitcoin jumped nearly 7 per cent yesterday and was up 23 per cent this week to about $77,850 per token, the cryptocurrency's highest level since May.
Gold gained 1.3 per cent to about $6,622 per two years and is up more than 23 per cent in August, putting it on track for its biggest monthly gain since 1999.
The moves come after Bessent said on Wednesday that the US Treasury would 'at least' double its purchases of long-term government debt from next month after a sharp sell-off in 10-year and 30-year Treasury bonds pushed US borrowing costs to multibounds high.
The following day, Bessent said that he was attempting to 'bring capslife costs' to the world's most important bond market. Yet many investors doubt his ability to retain the tax in long-end yields.
The dollar has fallen sharply since Wednesday's announcement as invest-
new consumer about pioneering inflation and America's $6000 national debt piled into an upfield disbursement trades, snapping up alternative stores of wealth, including bitcoin and gold.
'Bessent's strict written-to-writing to deal with fundamental vulnerabilities,' said Matt King, macro-strategist and founder of future Insights. 'No wonder the market is turning back to disbursement trades.'
Cryptocurrency had been in a downturn since last autumn with the price of bitcoin down 21 per cent over the past year.
Heidi Kautz, chief European economist at Jaffaina, said that gold and cryptocurrencies had enjoyed a 'massive performance' since Bessent's announcement. '[Tite] supports the weakest dollar view,' he said.
'The disbursement trade is not a whole trade's key; assets they expect will protect them from a weakening of the dollar and other fiat currencies — took a significant bit after the US launched its war on Iran earlier this year, triggering a rise in inflation that pushed up short-term US Treasury yields, helping to strengthen the dollar.'
Chris Turner, head of global markets research at DNI, said that Bessent's intervention should be more as an attempt to mitigate the risk of a sell-off in longer data/DTA debt.
'What we're seeing in the US Treasury secretary taking a strong interest in the long end of the Treasury market,' he added.
Equities
WILLIAM SANDLAND — WING KONG
Shanghai's answer to Nasdaq is basalting from a wave of investor frenzy for Chinese technology stocks, outperforming rivals including Hong Kong by the widest margin since its inception.
The Star 50 index, which includes lead-up stocks on the city's Star Market, has risen by 25 per cent this year. It is well ahead of the tech index in Shenzhen, which is up 10 per cent, and far better than the 16 per cent decline for Hong Kong's Hong Kong Tech Index.
COAT and Unilever, which made bloodhound debuts in Shanghai last month and this week, respectively, are yet to be included in the Star Index—meaning to gain would be even greater had they been.
The recent optic in top companies choosing to list in Shanghai rather than Hong Kong, comes at Beijing because increasingly concerned about capital flight and ensuring its top technology companies remain under domestic control.
China's financial regulators have 'focused on the Star board as the pri-
mory priority', said Jason Lai, head of Asia Pacific equities and derivative strategy at SW Pacific, who added that it had benefited from 'strong policy backlog'.
The Star Market was established in 2019 as part of Beijing's efforts to finance domestic innovation in systems with the 10 over key technologies mounted.
Star had lower profitability requirements that allowed companies involved
in 'hard technology', which includes industries such as semiconductor, cobalt and new materials, to list relatively quickly.
Beijing proved this policy partly because of the mainland's relatively shallow market for venture capital cash.
The policy has helped Shanghai become a hub for China's rapidly growing semiconductor market.
Some of the exchange's top countries may include Hague, Information Tech-
Year-to-date performance (%)

nology and Combustion Technologies—two dispensers that are central to the Jing's push for semi-conductor self-sufficiency.
The Star Market's success is prompting changes in Shenzhen and Hong Kong that want to become more attractive versus the Chinese tech listings.
In April, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange announced a new stock index supporting unprofitable fiat innovative Xbox that re-enables the regulation for the Star Board.
Last month, HREX unveiled less stringent listing standards that included allowing smaller companies to use a weighted voting rights structure popular among tech founders wanting to retain more control over their firms.
Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are reforming their tech indices to include companies such as ZAG, Hitathos, Sigalveira and Nontage that have called listings in Hong Kong this year.
The risk for the city is that the Chinese technology companies trading in Hong Kong could become less relevant as more innovative companies arrive on
mainland markets. 'Hong Kong Tech is all the old tech,' said Men Khmer Cheng, a senior manager at SWC.
Earlier this month, Hong Kong Indexes proposed overloading its methodology to expand the number of constituents in the Hong Kong tech index from 30 to 50 and include sales growth as well as market capitalisation as selection criteria. Meanwhile, HREX said this week
is not overloading its Tech 100 index. The measures include reducing the maximum weight in the index for a single company to 8 per cent. That will, is often, reduce the weighting of Alibaba and Procter - one of China's stock market laggards this year.
Despite the changes by Hong Kong authorities prefer Chinese companies behind strategically important technical ogies such as semiconductors and other
physical 'hard technology' to first list on the mainland, and known 'long, a profitable range of money' too.
This preference is partly to reduce conflicts—as a time when Beijing is increasingly concerned about capital flight from mainland China.
'If all these good assets go to Hong Kong for listing, all than Chinese investors could try and get their money out of China,' said Qingyuan Lin, China semiconductors and/or its Bernstein. 'They're trying to retain good assets in China so local money stays on local exchanges.'
However, Hong Kong continues to play an important role in Chinese tech firms looking to raise funds for overseas expansion.
There have been 41 tech listings in Hong Kong this year compared with 16 for the Star Market.
Bernstein's Lin and Hong Kong was also important for mainland Chinese groups looking to attract global talent because issuing shares in the northern permits companies to issue stock incentives for foreign faces that are not encumbered by capital controls.
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Europe's defence stocks are not a defensive trade


This was supposed to be another startening year for the European defence sector. But neither the
macro data nor the market
reaction suggest it's going to be a close growth story.
For the past four years – since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2023 – we have been hearing the great and good of the European defence and difference pledges to increase defence spending.
For obvious reasons, Russia's immediate neighbour were first off the block in committing to a boost. But the institutions still came over the past year with the lowering of Germany's notoriously strict debt rules to borrow €800 for the defence investment.
The main reasons to invest in defence is deterrence, not economic growth. Past experience suggests that defence spending thus provides a needed stimulus, because a great break is it.
However, policy makers must still take into account the two economic effects of large-scale changes in fiscal priorities.
Although significant by recent measures, Germany's fiscal expansion will make only a small cost-Britain economic growth. All the signal, such a surge in government spending should increase output and inflation.
But economy measures of the fiscal multiplier – a way of attaining how much extra GDP you get from €5 of extra spending – defence spending comes in at least 8% or so. If the goal were growth, you would want a number above one. To be fair, it is difficult to estimate the multiplier precisely.
But as Philip Lane, chief economist at the European rate of trade, argues in a presentation in Dublin last week, the multiplier over the next two years is likely to be just below one on average.
An economic perspective on defence spending also suggests that there are more and less effective ways to do it. ECB made it a bad that the economic impact depends heavily on the type of spending. For example, defence spending with higher import content generally has a lower multiplier of between 60 and 5.
By contrast, pure government consumption has a higher multiplier of between 1.2 and 0.4, to track defence spending may fall somewhere between these depending on how the rate is used. Governments looking to channel defence spending on and the most
economically productive: categories should be no economic and development, rather than management maintenance and personnel. Another point from Lane is that the amount of defence spending attempts to attract to Europe's case, a large share of the defence supply chain is located in other regions.
Defence spending there is a leaks abroad, rather than providing long-term product investment at European research and development and manufacturing capacity, just over 20 per cent of the supplier's connected to European arm defence groups are outside the EU, suggesting that a meaningful share of the industrial platform from higher defence spending may not be pitched. Take a together, this data indicates that defence spending will give the economy a lift but the size of that lift
depends too on the headline budget number and more on the composition and location of the spending.
That's the one a no economic view. But the same problem does not go to market. Since 2022, investors have treated defence as a structural growth theme but the share price trend looks much less stable than the political execution.
The price performance over the past year of the Windnet Ford Europe Defence ETC, which holds Europe's largest defence manufacturer, has been ready – the share price's 50-day moving average has swung from rising to falling and back again.
The France-German tank maker K350 has recently delayed phenotype public and will be the start of its charcoal the German government. It died after a while in market conditions, though it can't be left that the company was working in 120m of industrial or business model built on tanks and other tank-based infrastructure when defence is growing to down and 10 earlier.
Seven German arms manufacture Rheinmetall, the darling of European defence, is down 22 per cent year-to-date. Short-term volatility, at least as measured by the 50-day volatility of the Windnet Ford ETC has since fallen back to its low cost in 10 this year.
Evidence share prices are sending a message, it is that Europe's tournament is not an especially defensive trade. The macro losers is moderate, the economic benefits depend on how and where the money is spent and the stocks themselves remain a speed (together), procurement delays and changing assumptions about the future of warfar
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Global stocks rose and bonds fell at the end of a volatile week at trading as investors continued to digest the US Treasury's decision to boost its business of long-dated government bonds.
The blue-chip S&P 500 index rose 6.6 per cent (nearly trading on Marlboro) occupying most of its losses on Thursday. The Nasdaq 100 advanced 57 per cent
Modern jumped 16 per cent and Relentless Markets gained 72 per cent. Stock markets across the Atlantic rose in line with the US. The year-registered Stock Europe 600 gained 16.6 per cent as did Frankfurt's Xetra Das and London's FTSE 500 benchmark.
Emmanuel Cax, head of European equity strategy at Barclays, said the major indices had remained near their all-time high despite "increased stock price".
Strong earnings had provided "an important" carbon against higher (relevant) rates, preventing a more meaningful side-off move across equity markets, he added.
US items fell as the impact of the Treasury's announcement that it would "at least double" the size of its liquidity support business operations for bonds maturing is 10 to 30 years continued to fade.
Vends on 20-year Treasury bonds rose 4 times spent yesterday to 5.27 per cent
Stocks rose at the end of a volatile week of trading

– Top below its level just before the announcement on Wednesday. The 10-year Treasury yield rose 4bp to 4.73 per cent amid investor selling.
The dollar weakened 57 per cent against a lauded of currencies after falling 5.2 per cent earlier in the session as it continued to track lower after the Treasury announcement.
Higher bond yields and a weaker dollar helped to push bitcoin up nearly 7 per cent to about $17,600 per token. Its highest level since May, bringing its gains for the week to about 21 per cent.
Gold also benefited from the so-called
"detachment trade" – a more into alternative assets is the belief that the dollar's value will fall – rising around 15 per cent, putting it on course for its strongest month this century.
Oil prices were so track for a second straight weekly gain as investors grew more skeptical of a diplomatic breakthrough to reopen the brunt of Horrhea.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 50 per cent to $94.60 per barrel. West Texas intermarkets, the US market, rose up 6.6 per cent to $91.60 per barrel. Multidivise Weight and Roaring Hedges
Markets update
| US | Eurozone | Japan | UK | China | Brazil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | S&P 500 | EuroPact 500 | Nikkei 225 | FTSE100 | Shanghai Comp | Boeing |
| Level | 7682.66 | 2674.74 | 66036.36 | 10000.56 | 7905.20 | 17133.92 |
| % change in day | -0.54 | -0.63 | -0.30 | 0.64 | 0.04 | 1.91 |
| Currency | $ index (DNY) | $ per € | 1bn per $ | $ per € | 9mb per $ | 8nd per $ |
| Level | 99.80 | 1.60 | 1589.65 | 1.42 | 6.72 | 5.04 |
| % change in day | -0.06 | -0.099 | 0.054 | -0.059 | 0.02 | -0.478 |
| Gold (kwh) | 10-Year Treasury | 10-year Bond | 10-year JUB | 10-Year Call | 10-year Bond | 10-year Bond |
| Yield | 4.72 | 3.25 | 3.86 | 5.06 | 1.71 | 14.66 |
| Base profit change in day | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| World / Commodity | FTSE All-World | Oil - Beer | Oil - WTI | Gold | Silver | Merck (US$50) |
| Level | 7.88% | 76.13 | 88.75 | 4.61x17 | 69.04 | 5.75x80 |
| % change in day | -0.70 | 0.43 | 0.29 | -1.03 | -2.18 | -0.09 |
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All data provided by ECI, respectively.
SING AND A - SEGA
Samsung Electronics will return a record $80m to shareholders through dividends and buybacks as the South Korean chipmaker faces pressure to distribute more of its bumper All-dress-profits.
The company said yesterday that it would return WordWix to WordWix ($80m to $80m) to shareholders this year, depending on business performance, investment needs and cash flow.
The programme, its largest ever, is about five times to 2020 payout, the previous record.
Samsung plans to buy back WordWix of its shares from Monday until November 13 and pay about WordWix in cash dividends on the third quarter.
It will decide on the remaining payouts for the fourth quarter next January, with options including cash dividends, further buybacks and share cancellations.
"This record-setting level of shareholder returns is intended to ensure that
the benefits of the company's growth are delivered to shareholders in a tangible way," Samsung said, adding that it had balanced the payouts against its need to maintain growth.
Samsung's move in part of a three-year commitment since 2026 to return half of its free cash flows to shareholders.
It comes after its rival SK Mynix said
this week that it planned to repurchase WordWix ($20m) of shares and return more than half of its free cash flow generated between 2025 and 2027 to shareholders.
Investors hope the distribution from the world's two largest makers of memory chips will help calm concerns over the durability of AI spending.
Samsung and SK Mynix have enjoyed
record profits from the build-out of AI data centers that use their semiconductors.
Operating profit at Samsung jumped more than 10-fold year on year to more than $69.9bn in the first half while that of SK Mynix rose fivefold to about $70bn.
Analysts expect full-year combined operating profit to top $69.9bn.
But investors are beginning to question whether they demand low-reached speakers overweekly critical industry.
Shares of Samsung and SK Mynix have fallen 33 per cent and 43 per cent, respectively, from their highs in June, though they are still up nearly fourfold and overall all in the past year.
The bumper profits have intensified pressure on the shipmakers to share more of their windfall with investors.
Samsung chief financial officer Park Joon-cheol said during an earnings call last month that the company would seek to "find the optimal balance between maximising shareholder value and reinvestment for future growth".
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| Day | % Chg | Q1/2Q | Q2/2Q | Q3/2Q | Q4/2Q | Q5/2Q | Q6/2Q | |
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| BAH Sydenham | 0.00-00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Oakwood County | 0.00-00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Oakwood County | 0.00-00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Oakwood County | 0.00-00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
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| Oakwood County | 0.00-00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Oakwood County | 0.00-00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Oakwood County | 0.00-00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
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| Day | % Chg | Q1/2Q | Q2/2Q | Q3/2Q | Q4/2Q | Q5/2Q | Q6/2Q | |
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| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
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| Day | % Chg | Q1/2Q | Q2/2Q | Q3/2Q | Q4/2Q | Q5/2Q | Q6/2Q | |
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| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Day | % Chg | Q1/2Q | Q2/2Q | Q3/2Q | Q4/2Q | Q5/2Q | Q6/2Q | |
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| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
| Alaska | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 | 0.00-0.00 |
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This week's devolution forecast from Klarna, the one value king at European Entech, was more surprising than it needed to be. Perhaps if the Swedish group – now trading at a fraction of its former market value – had listed share to home, its midterrance would have come as low of a block.
The growing problem is weak consumer spending in Germany, the largest market for Klarna's 'hey now, pay later' services by payment volume. The company said this would impact its full year revenue, creating the New York listed shares to plunge by almost a quarter.
Klarna is young, at least as a publicly traded company, and managing the expectations of analysts and investors takes experience. But it's not the three were so warning again. Productivity every indicator in Germany has been pointing to weak household spending.
Companies, too, have been sounding the alarm. H&M, the clothes retailer that is one of Klarna's biggest clients, highlighted work sentiment in Germany in its second-quarter results.
Not in it the first time a big swing in Klarna's share price seems to have marked those investors failing to pay sufficient attention. In February,

shares in the company dropped 27 per cent because the growth of a longer-term lending product generated higher upfront costs – winning quick index than a sign of incipient credit issues.
Perhaps the real problems is that Klarna is listed so far from home. The US market may offer deep push of capital and the perception of high valuations, but doesn't little incentive. The system is also making into the working of a company that is small by local standards, and almost from most of the indices they are benchmarked against.
The minority of successful

European listings tended to involve companies that were already very large and had substantial US
businesses, such as building materials group, SDA or ship designer heads.
In contrast, there is a benefit to being a big link in a small pouch in the US. Klarna is a small cap, but in Europe it would be a contender to join indices such as the FTSE 500, thus or Stockholm's OHS, St.
These weakest companies, these and encourage active investors to pay attention. And European trade would be less shocked to hear that the German economy isn't doing terribly well.
Companies in receipt of an unsolicited bid have lots of options. They can engage, strawsail, assiduously defend – or do something to profit business. Italy's Monte di Faiolo di Siena seems to have chosen this last option.
The world's oldest bank, currently being chased by bigger rival Intona, thinks its shareholders and the country would be better served if it remained independent, and get a lot bigger. So having previously argued it liked its standalone prospects, it now proposes buying two other banks at more fellow midstand tender Banco BFM and wealth manager Banca Intereti.
MPS has issued formal offers for the pick, complete with enticing, slide decks. The three-way merger would, it explains, create Italy's second largest trading group, measured by customer loans. Together they would have a market capitalisation of around €70M.
Italian politicians have long fancied a 'large part', a third big bank to rival local giants Intona and Unicredit. The Treasury holds a residual 4.9 per cent in MPS, and Rome has to the past blocked bank mergers it didn't like. Prime Minister George Abbott hopes MPS will not end up 'broken up'.
A three-way combination overholds some financial share. The bank reckons it could cut 43.2bn of overlapping costs with a present value of perhaps 45.4bn. Factoring in a €4bn special dividend payable before the merger. In 50 per cent share of the new entity would be worth over €40bn, just calculated. That's 10 per cent higher than its latest market capitalisation.
Back of envelope numbers aside, the idea is outlandish. The prices MPS is offering MPS and General set no merger. The former, whose shareholders include a previously acquired Credit
Indians, gets an all-in-one merger—the latter gets a slim 50 per cent mark up on its undisturbed price. Astonishingly, MPS would actually be attempting a four-way merger, since it has only just acquired rival Mediterranean. Consulting two banks together to challenging, and takes turns to attempt the same feat with four calls for some truly magical thinking.
That's why this new, fantastical defence is unhelpful: it risks creating the impression the lender's board will do anything to avoid being acquired. That could make shareholders only more sympathetic to Intona's view.
Strength and speed don't always go together. In some industries, large companies can get rongicaunt, leaving room for focused statement to steal a march. So it has been in the market for running shoes, where brands like On Holding and Stoke have made inroads versus Nike and Adidas. Now, the giants are regaining ground.
Wimble brands snack in when the titans of sportswear lost momentum. But Nike's running business is improving. Its latest earnings marked the fifth successive quarter of double-digit sales growth in its running division. Having pulled away from selling shoes through third-party
retailers, its wholesale business should return to growth of around 4 per cent by 2028, analysis pulled by Visible Alpha rockers.
Adidas's running shoe sales were up almost 50 per cent in the first quarter, over 10 year – and women include stricter behavior force, the first person to complete a marathon in under two hours. Puno's running division has been growing even as the company's footwear sales overall fall.
The newcomers, meanwhile, are losing speed. On Holding grew less than analysts had anticipated for the first time in the last quarter.
Hole's same wave direct to consumer growth dropped to a more pedestrian 44 per cent last year. Piper Sandler analysts rocken that privately held rival Brooks' second quarter sales grew by only until single digits.
It is normal for start-ups with meteoric growth to slow eventually. But there are signs the incumbents may be starting to win back consumers. Across sporting goods, US shoppers increasingly prefer established sportswear brands, while the share performing challenge brands has fallen compared with last year, according to a consumer survey by 2025.
There can be a low winners between 2016 and 2025, the global running market almost doubled. But its rate of expansion has slowed, from over a tenth per year to 2022 to 8 per cent since, Deutsche Bank estimates.
It may help the and Stoke that running shoes have the advantage of loyalty: once a runner finds a pair that works, they tend to stick with it. But the upstarts should become the giants of sportswear users to have taken the competition in their stride.
Virtually high sun temperatures in the Atlantic and Bay of Biscay have caused a swarm of Portuguese river it was on Europe's beaches, these pityfuls the creatures have landed, venomous tyrenolux that extend up to 30 metres below the ocean's surface. Scientists who collaborate on the World Weather Attribution project said on Wednesday that high temperatures in European
Scott Bessent's running battle with the bond market is starting to look like his boss's war in four – started by his own bond with a number set of objectives, an underestimated opponent and an implausible path to victory. And like the conflict in the Middle East, we are all going to suffer its effects.
The latest skirmish came on Wednesday when she saw scheduled summer event. Bessent's US Treasury depart most announced that it would double the poor at which it boys back its own long-term bonds. Surfaced in themselves are a pretty standard that ellispecial housekeeping, but to bond market weeks, a few things took out.
Once is the unscheduled season at this move, painstaking profit lability is the name of the gains in fielding with the $32m US government bond issue, particularly with the longer maturities. Bond investors do not like surprises, often reading support measures as an admission that something somewhere has broken.
The other is the content, because this is just the latest in a series of surprises Bessent has delivered in the most important financial market on earth.
Three weeks ago, of course, he inserted himself in the market for the Japanese con, of all things, buying the currency to prop it up to what was painted as a friendly act of solidarity with an old-licensed.
The bid back to Treasury bonds may not be immediately obvious, but bond market tenders are not buying the brands-fedging friends' explanations, and instead we it as an effort to stop Japan from fixing its yen problem by selling down its gigantic stash of US debt. One sign on the cake: Bessent said any future yen intervention would use a highly unusual facility – crucially, one designed explicitly to avoid the immediate sale of Treasury bonds.
So now, we lower than these times in these weeks. Bessent has given the message to investors to please stop selling his bonds. But they are selling this bonds – even if, taking borrowing costs to extroordinary heights in the same week the US national debt crossed the 600's line for the first time. Worse, investors are now selling the currency too – the dollar took a sizeable bit after the buy-backs announcement, from which it has not recessed.
Bessent's reaction has been to offer yet more support for long-term bonds, to suggest runaway economic growth will made all the debt away, and to tell the bond market it is wrong and failing
to reflect fundamentals. Investors will be keen to see his promise of tighter fiscal spending than fruit quickly.
It is worth keeping in mind that poor trading conditions typical of August amplify all sorts of stresses. Some will discontinue on also trying, including the effect of massive long-term debt issuance by Big Tech companies, which is puffing funds away from their usual home in global government debt. Investors say some government borrowers in Europe have even altered the timing of their own deals to try and dodge the impact of these vast tax-&-transctions. The annual rule of new bonds this September could get money.
Niggle factors like this aside, though, investors know that a market experiencing weakness in its暇at and its currency at the same time is one in a very tricky spot. As a continuation, it reflects a broad decline in confidence. Bessent's lucky that, so far, stocks have been low-
lated from the fullest thanks to bumper earnings of US companies.
But bear in mind that Treasuries and the dollar are the world's pro-eminent old money – by tradition, both holes in times of stress. Now the stress is pushing them down, while gold and the Swiss franc are climbing as investors seek shelter elsewhere. The long running fissures in the status of core US assets are widening, and confidence in their ability to act as chores in its decline.
Emerging market specialists, still bearing the wars of Turkey's battle with its bond and currency markets nearly 50 years ago, are cracking a very smile. For US government bond veterans haunted by the Liu Trans disaster of 2022, Treasuries are starting to look like gifts in an expensive suit and with good teeth.
So far, US projections of strength have been interpreted as expressions of weakness. This is unfortunate. If Treasury yields long rising, other countries will end up paying more to borrow too.
This means the task falls to Kevin Warth, chair of the Federal Reserve, to try and steady the ship at the Jackson State economic symposium in a few days' time. This would be tricky for anyone, but particularly for someone whose stated preference is to say less and let the markets do the work for him.
The fact that Treasuries are at the moment behaving more like gifts than each solid superpower bonds makes this even harder. A hint at interest rate cuts – usually a boost to Treasuries – would weaken the bonds still further in this new regime, even if it pleased President Donald Trump.
The effort under way today to boss markets around and tell them they are wrong is not having the striated effect. It never does. A course correction to direct up-confidence is desperately needed.
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A few weeks ago, dozens of statisticians met with the Donald Trump appointed officials overseeing America's mighty census in a desk conference room, number CC 235A, in Boston's Thomas & Whitney centre.
Normally, such meetings are deadly dull. The 10-year Census is crucially important for America: not only is it a pillar of US democracy, it is also a "throbbing of the federal statistical system", to cite the Supreme Court. But the statisticians who can't tend to be a gaudy, loved who battle politics – and the limelight.
However, on the afternoon of August 2, the Trump team delivered a bond-shell that is highly political ahead of this year's audience: elections – and amid wider fights about gerrymandering and Trump's insistence that the 2020 election was rigged.
They explained that when America holds its next census, in 2020, technical reforms will make it hard to publish the data about race and gender. The statisticians were shocked, since they – not politicians – usually handle technical reforms.
"How worried are you that this may be perceived as a political interference?" asked Steve MacFeely, chief statistician of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. "There will be consequences [from our reforms]. That's unavoidable," Michael Howes of the Census Bureau admitted.
That is an understatement. Worrying about the state of America's statistics might not seem that urgent, given all the other explosive political rows swirling in Washington. But voters should pay attention. For at the heart of this story are there key questions: can anyone paint an accurate portrait of what America is today? If so, how should this shape voting processes? And can this data be trusted in an era of manipulation, cyber backs and artificial intelligence?
This matters: America's founding fathers realised 250 years ago that you cannot create fair voting systems without measuring the population. So Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution states that Congress should carry out a census in "each manner as they shall be Law done" every 10 years. Since 1790 census workers have always done that, crossing the country to count people, whether by horse, foot or car (or, in Alaska, on snow dads).
The Constitution also stipulates that these census results should be used for "apprehionment", to divide the 420 seats in the US House of Representatives
Is it possible to paint a true portrait of America? Gillian Teti looks
at the Trump administration's bid to reform the 10-year census and
the explosive politics behind who is included and who decides
Illustration by Joe Magee
among the 50 states, based on each state's population count. (The allocation to the house is permanently fixed.)
This makes it highly political. But it also matters economically: the census shapes how 85, 30s of state aid is distributed each year and is critical to business activity too. Civil rights activists argue this enables a fair apportionment and representation for minorities.
Today, some voters might wonder why this data can't be sourced through Big Tech. After all, these companies already track on. But the US census is a "public good": like weather forecasts, the results are available to all.
"Private data doesn't cover everyone or every business," says Ron Jarmin, a former top bureau official and 10-year veteran. "The decennial census, for instance, is the only thing we do as a society which tries to teach every single household."
Trump's team now want to change this. And that means the question of
who should "count" in America today – in an active and passive sense – is about to turn deadly explosive.
Tracking these fights is hard, since Washington's bureaucrats are today so terrified of being personally attacked by political groups that few want to talk in public while in office. John Aboud, the current former census chief scientist, for example, has been vilified on right-wing social media.
However, one person with a boat row view of these battles and who can discuss them is a digital anthropologist called danah boyd (she styles her name to lower care). Boyd started her career in the early 21st century working for tech companies including Microsoft, where she studied how teenagers use social media, before creating a research centre where she analyzed minirefomation and how "incolo" (young men who are involuntarily millions) and rationale into special studies. Then, in late 2018, just before Trump was elected for the first time, she noticed that for eight activists were starting to discuss how they could hack and manipulate the 2020 census. She was shocked and started the bureau, which is part of the Department of Commerce. In 2019 Aboud and his colleagues invited her to lunch and made an unexpected invitation: would she like to enter their ranks?
Boyd was baffled. "I almost said so," she tells me: like most ordinary mortals, she had previously considered the census a dull research topic. But she also knew, as described in her forthcoming book Data Are Made, Not Found, that since the census is "one of the oldest and most powerful data sets in the world ... what better place could there be for someone studying the vulnerability and legitimacy of data?"
Moreover, the faceless bureaucrats "wanted a witness", she says, of their efforts to uphold civil service norms in the face of rising political threats.
So she accepted the invitation in the same spirit as the writer Michael Lewis with his 2018 book The Fifth Risk, hoping to chronicle why the administrative state matters. "I had realized that the census was a fantastic example of 'boxing' infrastructure ... [that
becomes] utterly fascinating where you started digging in."
It was not the first time the cross-chartered controversy. For from it. Precisely because the census is used for apportionment, there have been debates throughout history about how to count endured people, non-citizens and mobile populations including students, alongside funding battles.
"The beginning of (our challenges) probably started during the Clinton and Bush administration with the funding cuts, hiring forrers and outsourcing," says Jarmin, who – like all the former and current census officials' spoke with – is abnormally non-partisan. "Politics on both sides makes it just hard to do your job on a day-to-day basis."
'I don't know if they are trying to delegitimise data but that is the consequence of what they are doing'
The man overseeing the bureau as it prepared for the 2020 census was Wilbur Ross, a former private equity leader whom Trump had appointed as commerce secretary. Ross genuinely loved the census, since he worked on it himself in his youth.
"I think I did more to support it than any commerce secretary before me," he tells me, noting that he raised census workers' pay, expanded funding, introduced digital reforms and personally called 400 murses in a bid to raise participation rates over 99 per cent, even in tough-to-reach areas such as Alabama. That won him internal respect, census officials tell me.
Yet Ross also faced severe political pressures: some of Trump's key advisers, including Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon, were determined to remove "illegal abuse", aka undocumented immigrants, from the census, since they blamed them for slowing the electoral system and distribution of state funds. (On Tuesday, Trump declared on Truth Social that census data showed that "Noncitizens voted illegally" in 2020 – and "I WON THE ELECISION".)
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I know summer isn't over yet, and some might groan at the more fast I'm broaching this subject, but it's getting done, how we will be interested in the various activities within our households that signal the "return". Getting kids ready for school, perhaps a switch back to less flexible working hours, a more tightly packed schedule as any number of ways.
I have to admit that I'm already at times finding myself a little anxious about my calendar for the next quarter. But there's also something reassuring and even anticipatory about "going back to things" at the end of summer, at the prospect of another season. I wonder what might be worth remembering and considering as we return to "regularly scheduled programming" in our lives.
I have been staring at Vincent van Gogh's 1880 work "The Painter on the Way to Tarascon" since choosing upon it online. It's always thrilling to discover an unfamiliar painting by a beloved artist, but in this case it left bittersweet. The last verified sighting of this work was when it was moved in a salt mine in Mandele, Germany, during the second world war, along with the rest of the art collection of the Kaiser Friedrich Museum (now the Kalberhinterischen Museum) in Magdeburg. The painting, which had been purchased by the museum in 1952 and photographed in colour before the war, was believed to have been destroyed by a fire in April 1943.
The scene shows a painter, dressed in a blue outfit and yellow hat, setting out with his art supplies, the tools of his trade, and a walking stick, seemingly looking for new subjects at the start of the day. A to-know-note for Van Gogh's first self-portrait from his own in Arles, and is referenced in a letter the painter wrote to his brother
Theo in August 1888. In the letter, Van Gogh describes the day and the voice of the 80s-84s-84s or "the colour of abattoir." The colour guides friends and relatives follow that gives a golden bar to so many of Van Gogh's works with intense blues and greens and deep oranges and browns.
I love this image of the painter, who we know had a deeply painful life, great place for regular work by looking for their own selves for his advice at parties. There is something charming and inspiring about his insistence that some aspects of our working lives can be filled with the recognition and experience of beauty. When I think of the return to our regular schoolers, I am reminded that every day contains something, no matter how small, that smakes joy or evokes gratitude. Given how unpredictable our work is right

Given how unpredictable our work is right now, it might be considered a blessing to have a regular routine to which we can return
Marie-Joseph Van Gogh's "The Painter on the Way to Tarascon" (1888)
Marie-Joseph Van Gogh's "The Painter on the Way to Tarascon" (1888)

now, it might also be considered a blessing to have a routine to which we can return.
**I couldn't resist including the 1953 painting "The Young Lady with the Shiner" by the American illustrator and artist Norman Rockwell in this discussion. First published on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post, the work depicts a young schoolgirl sitting on a heady outside the principal's office. She is in a state of disavow. Her hair is messy and a ribbon hangs-anders down the front of her untucked-school shirt. Her socks have dropped down and her shoelaces are
untied. She has a hand-aid on her knee and a front black eye.
But perhaps most surprising of all is that there is a big proud smile that is very cheated face. This little girl is always brisk from a school fight and asset to be punished, but there's something she that must have happened to make her seem completely unconscured about this fact. She's gripping the bench with both hands as if ready to get up and enter that office whenever she's called. No sign of less.
Rockwell was known for painting the daily life he knew from his own experience at America, and screen with
which viewers could easily identify, especially while he was employed at The Saturday Evening Post.
I know this illustration might seem an unusual one for the future of creating its things. But I was thinking about children getting ready to head back to a school, and parents with their varying feelings of relief and worry in this happens. Kids starting a new school year here to use this a small way to recognize and remember that they, like us, are returning to their own worlds, where things are both interesting and complicated. Just as adults may have reasons for not looking forward to the regular work schedule, or
perhaps can't wait to return to a routine, many children in our lives and communities are facing their own feelings about going back to the cycle of another season.
Although the prevailing cultural narrative, certainly at the time this work was made, has always been some version of "little girls shouldn't fight". Rockwell's image shows that everyone will encounter some version of their own struggle in the course of daily life, and that often these struggles are necessary for our growth in some way, even when they are painful.
I'm insite on this little girl's fear brings that to light. We have no idea what caused the fight so how hard he other had looks, but sometimes about the experience made the little girl feel as if she conquered this particular battle. Maybe it was her first time sticking up for herself. Maybe she was defending a friend. Who knows? But I do love that she is proud of her actions.
Sometimes we do fight for ourselves or for what we believe in. Returning to the routine of life and away from summer has is also returning to the recognition that most of life is less about holidaying and more about choosing the battles you're willing to risk getting to trouble for — because you believe in whatever it is you're committed to, be it a lifestyle, a political stance or simply making your voice heard in a society that's always telling you to be "good" at any age.
**Health, I found myself sitting with the 1999 painting "Summer Evening" by the Russian landscape painter Isaac Levinas. The work depicts the warm closing colours of a summer day in the countryside. The falling light is cast in a palette of pale blues, grey o'ishes and bites of purple and green. This viewer, we stand outside the canvas at some section of the long-ride rural path that leads us through an open wooden gate and beneath a tall frame of wooden parts, towards the horizon of a thick forest with the golden glow of the setting sun.
This painting seems as much about our relationship with the season as it is a depiction of a landscape. As summer winds down and the days get shorter, it can feel as if we are being a beautiful season. But I enlist painting reminds me that we are in the life, when something ends there is always something else happening. And even in regular routines there will be things and people that will offer us fresh and unpenetrating experiences. What a stunning perspective this work offers us of the unknown possibilities that might be about, even in the midst of the expected.
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So they wanted to include a new process about returning to the 2020 census. That might seem unremarkable, given that countries such as Australia and Canada already include this, as do other surveys run by the Census Bureau. "It is just common sense," Reason told him in 2020. But many lawyers think it would be worth the consideration on this data for appointment, blood says — while faithfully arousing that ultimately it is "for the courts to decide". Democrats also fear that a citizenship question might deter some supporters from participating in the census at all.
In June 2023, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump team's efforts, since it judged their rationale to have been "continued". (It did not rule if the question itself was unconstitutional.) However, the long fights undermined the census preparation and, when I read the original, the results of the commission and delays became nightmarish (getting accurate results from census: Alaskan Inuit villages was very tough, since it had to be done before the car melted, a "We really bought to finish it," says Ross. Eventually, the results were published, and the results of the 2022, the following the all-important appointment was done after Trump left office, However, this went largely unnoticed at the time, given the drainses around the January 4 uprising, and a new Biden administration. The were relieved that we were "big gowns" again," one census official tells me. "We hoped it would be."
Not so. By the time the statisticians huddled the record: 2018 in Boston this month to Boston the 2020 census, the mood had turned over. In 2021, the Biden administration started auditing what its preferences had done. But that sound seem chaos. "What progressives do can sometimes also be counter-productive," says Israel. Then, when Trump won a second term in 2024, Waga started the 2020s (reiterated their census campaign — but this time with his first-organization.
One of their objectives is a renewed effort to add a citizenship question: their appointees at the bureau have
created a draft memo, which I have seen, that reads: "Application of this rule would include illegal aliens and other groups of foreign citizens from the population count for congressional appointment."
A second "non obvious — battle is around privacy," back in 1994, Congress passed a bill which includes a "Title 15" law that prevents any census publication "whereby the data furnished by any particular establishment or individual makes this title not be identified".
It used to be easy to uphold such pri-
If there is less data, you create your own reality, and people with access to data become more powerful
vary, since paper census surveys were lacked once to cabinets, and nobody could crunch the data to identify individuals. From the 1960s onwards, more privacy protections were added, for example by mapping micro-level data from very small regions, where individual might be at risk of being re-identified, with easily access from nearby areas. But today back to can potentially use powerful computers — and AI — to cross-compare different data sets to identify people for more easily. "Re-identification is becoming a problem for every statistical system in the world," says the OECD's Machody. The Census Bureau then faces contradictory mandates: it wants to both publish detailed data and stop leads.
How should governments respond? Some Silicon Valley figures might simply say we need to accept that we "have zero privacy support" today, to cite the unknown comment by Scott McNeely, then chief executive officer of San Microsystems, almost three decades ago.
But no such item — a politician — would dare see that today given voter distrust of big rich and government. In for the 2020 census, under Abroad, the bureau implemented "focusing" tools, including a complex mathematical system called "differential privacy", invented in the early 2000s by Cynthia

An enumerator on horseback collects data for the 1930 census
Dwork, a computer scientist at Harvard, strengthens.
Ahmed has won several awards for this column, which most statisticians applaud. ("This!") an output noise releases technique, and every major English-speaking national statistical effort already does output noise into other journals. In talk me, Or as this one (soldiers, a former census official, seems in a record book. Think) often that government agencies are leaders in technology, but with differential privacy, they can't.
Some social scientists — including those on the left — are uneasy about
"focusing", However, Waga grasps are very critical. The Center for Knowing America, an organization created by Russell Vaughn, a top Trump adviser and official, for example, argues that "the 2020 Census was the most inaccurate and unreliable in modern American history —" because of "focusing". "For the 2020 census, we're the most important community of our community, resulting in at least six seats in the House of Representatives being illegitimately unentirely/innocent."
The Monday, George Cook, the Trump appointed a string fund of the Census, seems, released a statement in which he proposed to ban "noise release" for the 2020 census, accounting only two methods of "disclosure avoidance," "consisting," and "suppression" to dramatically prolong the details of data, or not publishing it at all. "That means [the census] will lose most of its value for business," says Abroad, "I don't think politicians will accept it for redistricting either."
In recent weeks, numerous theories have found around about why Trump is pushing these reforms. Some States, it on the president's wider district of orchard expertise and the administrative state, and/or a desire to shape the appointment process for Republican benefit.
Others think that Big Tech hates "focusing" data because it is leavoured for training AI models — or that Republican want private sector, profit-seeking companies to offer data services instead of the government. And I have heard a darker theory voiced too that if the Trump team such public data, it will be easier to define "the truth". "It's the
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playbook of any authoritarian government — if there is less data, you create your overcrafty, and people with access to data become more powerful," one senior academic told me.
Or, as brief says: "I don't know if the (Trump team) are trying to delegitimate data but that is the consequence of what they are doing."
But the Trump appointees deny this: On Wednesday this week, Cook — together with Michael Lachanski, another bureau official — met with statistician again, this time on a video call, and insisted that they are the ones trying to "argue it out" to come on the way by removing the "noise" that might make the data more fake.
A Native American representative pointed out that if this caused more "suppression" of micro-level data to small communities, it would have damaging consequences. Cook, speaking from the bureau's Los Angeles office, promised to "engage" with worried communities via "a listening tour" to reassure them.
There is no easy solution, and while many Democrats argue that Americans have no choice and therefore "are to tackle inequities, this is not the view of census leaders now." "Residence — [and] allegiance should be colorblind and should not depend on or be distorted in any way by any immaterial personal characteristics, such as race," she said, more clearly.
Either way, since the reforms to the 2020 Census have to be approved by April 2027, a bitter fight now looms. That leaves statistician caught in the middle — again. Many top-therap officials have control yet. "I just between the courts and that of those appointees is lower than I have ever seen," says one bureau census official.
And if the political controversy intensifies, that census another risk the public might simply show the census in 2020. After all, one edible about the word "data" is that any report of costs derive from "data", "to give" to Latin, "data" means "that which is given". That is no accident: statistics emerge from a social contract, not by magic. And if trust is shattered, it is hard to rebuild. Who "counts" is America thus matters deeply now. Think of that as the mid-terms of under way.
Gillian Tott is an FT columnist, provost of King's College, Cambridge, and co-host of the FT podcast "The Story of Money"
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Elon Musk's father has been a towering figure in the life of the tech tycoons, power he is increasingly using to influence far-right politics around the world. He tells
David Pilling about his violent upbringing, why he admires Vladimir Putin and Tommy Robinson—and his on-off relationship with his son
he flames ticking at me from the restaurant fire suggest Mr Hyde, but the tall, avarcular figure who grips my hand and flashes a pearly white smile says he jolted. It was Elon Musk who told his body-gone Walter inaucees that his father had a jolted-and-Hyde maizee, though Errol tells me that the book is 'very, very poor' and his divorces.
Elon also said of his father in a 2017 interview with boiling-linen magazine: 'Shame every evil thing you could possibly think of, he has done.' That followed his discovery that Errol had faltered a child with his own unpalagable, a woman-some 40 years his junior.
Yet when Errol orders the restaurant to Longsham, so South Africa's vital weight was not only a mesmerizing presence. He's courteous and fizzy one with his blue eyes. We move table, because, as he brightly points out, it will be too noisy as well as too hot. 'This is a very nice restaurant,' he says - adding, when I ask, 'I've been to this town with her but not to the restaurant.'
Throughout our conversation, his long, relief gets attention, however light at dark, are regularly punctuated by a display of his perfect teeth, illuminating a old handsome of empty throater and deeply grooved for your old face.
I had arrived early after a 90-minute drive north from Cape Town and, following a history walk on the beach, had approached Frank's, the waterfront restaurant where we were to meet. It's winter in South Africa, and it had seemed like a good idea to sit by the roaring feet, and the bed was covered at me in waves. I took my jacket off, put it on again, considered moving side, then gave to to inertia. Rarely had I been so nervous before an interview.
Most of what I'd read about Errol was dark. Elon had also been a teammate, childhood. Errol's feet with Mary Haldeman, a beauty queen, said she'd discovered her best names on their European honeymoon, from which she'd returned 'beats and progress'. They divorced when Elon was right, by which time his younger brother-Rafaid and his sister, they could become.
Recently, Errol has become a champion of both Vladimir Putin and the British for eight activist Tommy Robinson. This job, he paid for Robinson - 'to polite and off-offering' - to attend Russia's anti-Soviet Loir eyes. The New York Times ran a slightly investigated piece - alleging that Errol had been accused of being 'unwillingly free of his children and stepchildren'. The article, citing court records, personal correspondence and interviews with family members, said the allegation: dated back to 1994 and that Elon had sometimes taken action to interpose, after all, at the end of the 1990s, and the 1990s separate police investigations were opened, according to the 1972, though at least two of these inquiries have ended. Errol, who has never been convicted of any crime, rejects the allegation outright. He also declares not hitting them.
I had thought, once I was one, that I shouldn't be here. If Errol were not Elon's father, he'll be an unworthy subject, a one-time emerald dealer with these ex-wives and penguin opinions. But Errol - rocker, infatuous, disciplasarian, false-lies, innocent, within had euphoric - is a towering figure in Elon's life.
Some of Elon's wayward genius, including his only interest in computers and his risk-taking soul, is traceable to his father, a man whose Elon has called both legitimate businessmen and back-ner, although his two have been estranged - not only in the 1960s but - their opinion here recently converged on a range of issues, including the alleged merits of Europe's far right and the supposed dystopia into which the UK has descended as a result of immigration.
Errol claims that a full message each other, both zigzagged by the eye - 'How you' to Afrikaans.
In following them, his first child, Errol literally changed the world. As following that home, just a few hours before we meet and almost 36 years after Errol's

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There are several life-dog-moments in our near-four hour conversation, but all the appetites are calm, the most who strikes in is undoubtedly charismatic. 'Oh, the famous journalist,' he says. As we slip into a booth, he orders a Castle Life beer and is local stunt.
'We are very fortunate in South Africa we have very good quality food, and it's very inexpensive. It's actually what has enabled all the populations, including the Black population, to grow astronomically,' he says in his activity timber. 'Now you don't grow like that unless you have extremely good condition, good food, good medical treatment and activity.'
I let the implied defence of apartheid slide as there'll be time here. Besides, Errol suffers from slight deafness, which renders him immense to interruption.
'I grew up in a very harsh South Africa. Threatings were part of every day,' he says - adding that his father Walter's disciplinary methods were no exception. 'It was just a more primitive environment.'
The restaurant, despite being on a blissingly white beach, is strangely sombre as if pre-empting our dissonance-conversation. There is not one on TV and Queen's 'the bestsman' time in squeaking out of the speaker. The chef's specials include crispy pork belly bites, beef short-rhyticus and 'tubes and torusko', which interpret so calmant.
Errol settles on a small shinin steak with rice and English mustard. (get grilled kingflop and chips with oats salad.
I'd read that his mother - who had come to South Africa from Liverpool - had, for a period, left Errol's father, a cryptographic during the second world war, returning to England with her two sons.
'He didn't speak much. He was a bit of a wreck after the war. He'd shake all the time, especially with one hand,' Errol says, taking a tiny sip of beer. 'He was not able to keep a job. He was prone to alcoholism.'
His mother was persuaded to return from England, bringing Errol and his brother with her, after Walter won $2,500 on a house. With that money, she bought a house in 'the worst possible now' of Pruners. His mother, who had left school at 16, kept the family going, working as a stricter at a barren. 'She had strong heads. How will tell me she was a major figure in his life, the strongest woman he ever knows.'
Many, Elon's mother, had come to South Africa from Canada with her parents in 1950 when she was two Joshua Haldeman. 'Rays's father and Elon's grandfather, not his form in bad-and-cream during the impression. He became active in the Social Credit movement, which advocated free credit rates in a strange low-landserving of. He been income that from says will be necessary when Al ends most people's jobs. As astounds, he was also part of the Tech-rocracy movement which, in another 20s to Elon's future, believed government should be run by technocrats.
As a father, Errol was not the really unwilling type. When Elon was 12, she got a school beat him so ugly, hospitalising him for a week. Errol was an average theme. 'I'm his father, not his pal,' he tells me.
Errol says that Elon, no learning that the boy's father had do/fits suicide, had called his future 'stupid'. He often called adults stupid, Errol says, 'stupid'. I notice, is she's word that Errol prepare around.
After the divorce, I'm eventually settled with Errol in Pruners, something became to regret.
Napping my mighty stunt, I ask: why did Elon call you a has-hater? 'I was described by the Dean of the University for Women's Study in a phenomenon. Errol parries, adding that he was programming early 1980 computers and drafting complex patents straight out of university.
Errol was doing well financially as an outspent and later as an emerald leader. Elon, he says, was driven to school by Rolls-Royce, for the weekends, they'll go to Errol's home, there has not been a wide house and motorbike. 'Elon was very happy. He had every single thing a boy could want.'
Elon devoured his father's encyclopedias. He discovered a book in Errol's office illustrating fantastic inventions, including a rocket-propelled by an authorised. He would live off rockets of his own, using embracing and chlorine in food. Errol says they had one of the finest houses in Pruners. 'The early 30s were getting yours.'
The food arrives. Errol contemplates his mothers one week. 'Everything is good here,' he beasts.
Errol has said in recent interviews - some of which he gets paid for - that he never saw signs of oppression during apartheid. 'Good have to be willingly blind, as most white South African were, and to make a somewhat hot-fitter removed millions of Black people from their homes, unpaved-grounds and low-bade interracial marriage. When I challenge him, he says: 'I cannot be honest of apartheid. We never practiced any kind of apartheid in home without staff.'
Frunals in America gave Alexander's, Errol's daughter Frunish (first-marriage and Elon) half-extra, a hard time about her South African heritage. Errol says he told her: 'The next time they ask you about apartheid, ask them where the final Indians are. Tell them you want to see one of their villages. They will see brother you again because they are well aware they disposed of them before.'
Errol's dodgy rendering of Native Americans aside, he does have a point. We move on to his recent infatuation with Russia, a topic that opens a verbal floodgate.
'Russia is amazing. Russia is a secret that is hidden forever,' he says, taking a forbid of rice. He was invited last year to the Forum of the Future in Moscow to discuss topics including traditional family values and population do-free. Errol, who has 27 grandchildren, is close to his 10 to arrest the latter, if loss to presence the former.
'Moscow is by far the most beautiful capital city in the world,' he says. 'They seem to have a genetic advantage. There
are no much things as ugly Russian women. Most of them are over the seven mark and many up to nine or 10.'
Spraying his favor into Blue World (1914-1964, I ask if it bothers him that Putin is a dictator and a warstranger. 'The whole world is unlikelihood,' he counters, adding that Russia was justified in recalling Ukraine, which - in his telling - attacked Ousburkites.
'In Russia, there's no crime. There's no police ... All the bridges over the Moskva River are covered in flowers,' he says, a triple-that-world make this: under Pushkin Islands, in a rare assessment, he found resources 'a very basic life kind of guy, no one or grace.'
Now that we're water-drug I reason. If Hester had been a man who had been through X, the social media platform that he bought for $40 this in 2023, have used their influence to support Europe's far-right.
'In Russia, there's no crime. There's no police ... All the bridges over the Moskva River are covered in flowers.'
Last year, ahead of map-elections is Germany, in a few-stream discussion on X with Alice Winkel, leader of the Alternative for Germany, Elon said: 'Only Africanism Germany, mid-20 story.'
Both father and son have also expressed support for Walter Le Pen. Errol tells me that the 'sun she initially received from running in France's 2027 presidential election, following her one-year run in 2023 for underciting European funds, was proof that Emmanuel Macron was the enemy. 'The funds that to accept will be the sun that the crown,' he says, referring to the planet since weapons in her fries, the first film film ever saw in a cinema.
Why is Errol supporting Tommy Robinson, a man apparently set on boonsting and Muslim vigilantism is before the next member X was the Mark Foundation that paid for Robinson to fly to Russia as had been reported elsewhere. 'No, I paid. It had nothing to do with the Red-Broadstone,' he replies, describing the foundation as a 'separate thing' that goes across two such start-ups and the 'shooter'.
So why do you know the power of 'I completely agree with him.' I think you English are very short sighted to give away new capital London has such a marvelous history and new three-quarters of Londoners are from somewhere else.
I say, 'Not three-quarters...' 'Iron've got to really have a new honor to do that.'
Apparently Robinson - real name Stephen Yackey-Lemore - had heard a TV interview in which Errol had pronounced him almost definitely from date inter. 'He called me from his prison cell to say thank you. Thank you, bravery,' Errol says in a bass Cockney accent. 'Then Elon immediately arranged for all his legal loss to be paid.'
But isn't Robinson just a thing? 'You are the last person I would call a thing,' Errol says, smiling at me kindly. 'But
compared to him, you're a thug, he work that one out.'
We order coffee. He's upbring on the decline of Britain, accounting for results in an shift from his detects 'a general disillusion, unlumped roadside, woody growing, not everywhere', relatives constantly cudging meals. 'They're all so hard up.'
The FT will be shelling out for his steak, I promise.
'or done a lot of ocean trips on yachts,' Errol says suddenly. 'If fair Starters' was on board, I'd push him off. Are a real bad piece of work. He's guy.'
Starters's not pay. These myself saying of the former prison children's 'blues mound, I forget to add: and so what if he were!'
'I'm not opposed to guys,' he anticipates. His objection is to Starters' alleged negligence, as director of public prosecutions, during the proceedings standoff, in which one of recently Pakistani descent systematically showed young women and girls.
'In order to carry favour with Muslims, known, I think we're going to get into an argument,' he says confidently.
I breach the interview that Elon goes last month to Izmir, British buddies, editor of The Economist, in which Elon expressed many of the same causes as his father. What did he think?
'Stupid woman. I wanted to give her a facelift.'
No, I guess, what did he think of the interview?
'She took a high and mighty attitude. And with Elon that's a really big mistake. When she said people loathe you, that really would have hurt Elon, because I know Elon very well, I mean very, very well. He's otho middlee - and with young boys you have to be careful what you say.'
He's 35, I pitched. 'Yes, but he's very much like a boy.' Tabulah Riley, who married and divorced Elon since, told Walter inaucees much the same. 'Inside the man, he's still - a child standing in front of his dad.'
Errol applauded Elon's speech when he told Morten Robbins that were people loathe if he as a representative of the media. 'That was brilliant. That went straight through her two her heart, her little people said.'
We secretly down the rabbit hole now and Errol moves on to Anthony Pears, former chief media at advice to the US president, who Errol is convinced is going to pat - though I'm spared his views and lifting figures (still alive, obviously). Covid was a scan, both harmless and part of a plot to reduce the global population. Of course Michelle Obama is a man, he says, rolling his eyes as if I'm the last person on Earth's ominous.
Throughout, he betrays little urges, certainly none towards me. In fact, he displays what seems like greatest concern that I've had a Covid booster - something that he once predicted would lead to sudden death. 'You look quite healthy,' he says hopefully.
He stands up to go. 'I've enjoyed this,' he says. 'You're exactly no.'
David Pilling is the FT's Africa editor.
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Looking beyond cotton and linen, though, toxoft is a word you'll often find in lightweight material labels these days. This semi-synthetic (derived from plants like eucalyptus before being treated) has a silky feel that is often used to lighten up a garment and swearing breastability. It allows shirting to relax and follow next to the body without creating bulk – nor for example 98/6N shirt, which ties at the waist without launching together (4/9), duftisvibs.com!, i.e. our Sophie's Asheris Mouse (4/28), norisak.com! – the toxoft allows the doomata puff sleeve to hang elegantly, instead of pitting out.
One thing about blouses is that they are often made from fabrics that require special cleaning, as opposed to the ease of a wash-and-dry T-shirt or linen. So one can effective way to engage in this category is to go straight to the source – the 1970s and 1980s.
Since vintage is the look do just think of screen-style icons like Mary Tyler Moore, or Michael Griffith and Signatory Weaver in Working-Girl and Face Dancers in Network, to guide your second-hand search. There are thousands of these blouses, to unique patterns and vibrant colours, circulating on the second-hand web. If you size up and wear them a bit bigger than they were intended, they too could be great twenty top options during this transitional season. For a helpful search terms, try Christian Hoe, and there are hundreds of vintage designer treasures on skies such as tiny and eBay. A recent search
found a cherry-red camp shirt on eBay, for example, a purple one on Pothmark and a silk blouse with horizontal pleats on Ebay. And of course there are lots of options with many groceries, and abstract patterns reminiscent of the 1990s, all of which would look great with calories or dark desins.
Chin's creative director Chenema Kamali is a huge proponent of the classic feminine blouse, if vintage isn't your thing. She is often pictured wearing jeans and something ruffled or silky, while her sleeve and front rows are filled with billowing tops as well. From her new autumn collection, the ruffled silk blouse (43,394), skins.com! is a great example of a one-and-done with plenty of new ventilation.
But back to that overcrowded T-shirt market I usually tell my personal styling items that a T-shirt to the office is not quite the finished look we are going for – I recommend opting instead for a film, short-sleeved knit such as Robert marton crowned (4/68), skins.com!, but I'm being proven wrong this autumn so I've noticed quite a few interesting plays on the white too, making them look like complete statements in their own right. Simone Burbio's look ads read too (4/30), simsimdun.com! would look great untucked with a plentiped trouser or black barrel-top jeans, while Arbel's poplane-trimmed toy (4/5), abiet.com! would be a box way to experiment with wearing more volume. Layer it over a full shirt or with tailored black, herrmale shorts and black pumps. Ivory, Ivory! and this as can be.
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Nigella Lawson photographed for the PT by Francesca Beltran
I can go to bed leaving the washing up undone, but I cannot sleep without my essential cleaner ritual
cal (makers of the extraordinarily effective (Beck) Recovery Babst, I couldn't help but give it a while). I have lost only one face, so haven't tried everything, but I can confidently assert that the Millett Channing Powder 4/36 gives in The beginning a run for its money.
At first I found its sweet scent overpowering (not everyone like) the smell of the Prickly Pear best (6), either I bet I gave to find it rather comforting, in a bedtime (bottles kind of way, itself is remarkable stuff: you tip about half a teaspoon) worth into your hands, add a tiny bit of warm water, massage your face with it and just rinse off.
The results are spectacular: not one bit of snake-up or city grime-somans. It's just instantly good in the hot weather, when anything with oil/oct hands may it's also incredibly useful when travelling. Unlike in The Beginning, it can't be used in the eye area, as I need now to use it on these days I'm not wearing make-up, just several layers of BFF.
I do feel unintuitive. I needed afterwards, and for that I must steer you towards the gorgeously luxurious icon Cream Butterwired (4/36). It isn't remotely graver (you could use it under make-up easily) and sinks in with slick speed, but leaves just enough on the face to give the feeling that the skin hurts! is protected against the elements and is not to put in a word, too, for the slightly lighter Hydralcone Moisture (4/6), which comes in a tube rather than a tub, and which I find better for traveling.
Perhaps the product that is most extracocious, though, is the one called, appropriately enough, Camera Ready (4/47). It's like applying a soft-locus filter, it has a matte effect, but it's not a flat matte: it leaves you rather with a cautious velvety
sizes with just a hint of soft-glous. Obviously, it serves as a superb primer, but I love it on new order to play. So, where my bare face looks imploringly, back at me from the mirror. I wish I had tried more, and I will, just proof which, I have you with the uplifting nose that you can now buy mini-size kits for ease of sampling.
President Barack Obama, when in office, apparently instructed about running a T-shirt stuck in Hawaii that sold only one colour (white) and one size (medium). I remember reading a 20th piece in the New York Times which reported that, "During All-South White House meetings when no good decisions seemed possible," Obama's then chief of staff Kelen Emanuel "would sometimes turn to [the president] and say, 'White,' Mr Obama wouldn't turn say, 'Medium.'"
Now, I may be propositorism, but I'm not quite as propositorism as to claim that the expansion of my working life approach presidential levels. Nevertheless, I find myself constantly colonated out as much from whatever writing or filming the day outside but by the ever-increasing number of decisions I am called upon to make, however small or inconsequential they may be in comparison with the burdens of time or indeed the demands many of you face daily.
Still, there are times when I'm so burnt out by this that all it takes is someone asking if I want still or sparkling when I've reprinted a glass of water for me to go into a meltdown of indecision. Perhaps there are just so many choices one can make to a day. Thus, when I go shopping for clothes (something I try to
The great Eve Lom told me that washing my face with a muslin cloth would keep my skin good for ever
keep in a minimum), if I find anything I like, they it is multiple so that I can get dressed without thinking about it. I'm not talking designer clothes here (the dress in the picture was 4/24 from Main Inn – I bought three), but just everyday gaifs wearing the same thing all the time is not far everyone, but it certainly lightens the heat he ran.
It wouldn't be fair, though, to see the my marketing loyalty to certain beauty products in nothing more than decision fatigue. Insofar as I have a daily routine, I cleave to it out of choice, not just because it simplifies matters. But every now and again I have to test that choice about just to make sure, a happy life requires the thrill of security as well as the comfort of the families, after all.
I've been washing my face with a muslin cloth every night since I was 36, and went to the great Eve Lom, who told me this method would keep my skin good for ever. I have had no reason to doubt but ever the running 80 (gaby) years. The cleanest was the only one of its kind then, but in the 1990s I discovered in The Beginning Deep Channing Melt (4/36) from Temple Spa (which at that time operated largely via a home-based direct sales practice along Tupperware

Nigella Lawson | The secret of skincare happiness? Rely on tried-and-
trusted products – and now and then mix in something fresh

purity lines) which blow the Eve Lom cleanse out of the water, and for about the past 24 years I've been buying it from the website that's become my most trusted source for skincare and more. No wonder? Nighisvibs.com
The thing about by The Beginning is that it removes every scrap of snake-up without leaving the skin light or dry. My face feels bright and cleaner than clean but fabulously moisturised and pro-
tected at the same time. I can go to bed leaving the washing up undone in the kitchen, but I cannot sleep without this essential ritual. It would be easier for me to leave my teeth unheeded/funably.
Face creams came and went, though I could never stick with any, nor really saw the point of them. But about seven years ago, Victoria Smith brought out its
Debbie Prickly Pear Oil (4/24) and I've been swungfied about it over since. The packaging I saw heavy, nor is it hooked by the big companies' marketing agencies, so I wrote at the time, if you manage it into your face after your bedtime cleanse. "You'll wake up looking as if you've been to a pop by the sea, slept 10 hours a night and been off Twitter for a month," (only an ingram would look further abide, you'd think.
But when I got an early Victoria Smith newsletter (one of my Saturday joys) with details of the Oil Search of the new icon range from 85 Chis-
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Style

Bayous Tapestry | The
70 metre-long embroidery
reveals a surprisingly rich
language of medieval style.
By Constance Ayrton
The Bayous Tapestry is coming back to England for the first time since it was made in the 1700s. The years ago, France's top mother 10, the 70
metre-midomány of the 1866 Norman Conquest will appear on loan at the British Museum, in an exhibition already being filled at the Eran Tour for media-clubs. The online number 1 provide in June had all the frenzy and hour-long waits in the virtual games to prove it. When genre of admission tickets were released on July 1, they sold out on the first day.
Much has already been written about the loans as an art of diplomacy, obliteration of homocasting and a cultural conquest what of its fashion credentials.
Style may seem an unlikely way into the tapestry. War, invasion and dynamic rupture are its obvious subjects. Yet, look more closely and the embroidery is alive with dedicated, stylized clothing coloured lines, closets, bejeevelled broaches, shoes and belts.
"What has always surprised me," says Gale Owen Crocker, professor emerita of Anglo-Saxon Culture at the University of Manchester, "is the level of variation in such figure. If we were illustrating a story today, we would probably dress out a person countered. What is beautiful about Bayous is that you don't

get that continuity: no two outfits are exactly alike."
Scholars caution against reading the Bayous Tapestry as a liberal guide to 11th-century store. Some garments, in fact, borrow from earlier Anglo-Saxon manuscripts; others appear closer to what would have been seen at the time. Accuracy, though, was much point. For the Bayous Tapestry, clothing serves to help identify figures, mark status and move the story along.
Recessive predominative: curator of the exhibition Michael Lewis estimates that 421 men are depicted, with only three clothed women (each shown in a long gown and some degree of distress). The English are typically represented in close-fitting, knee-length tunics with elegantly flared skirts and plain hands at the cuffs and boms, possibly indicating severe or embroidered decoration.
Their Norman counterparts are easily distinguished by hairstyle: they wear their hair shroud at the back and brushed towards, like a reverse-midler. Dress also signals difference, home foreign figures – the Normans and French of Fourbass – appear in long divided tunics, an "adverse", which continue to paink hittorians.
Top: the man carrying a falcon
almost certainly Harold Godeboom has his tusks tacked up to avoid getting it wet as he boards a boat in France
Above: Harold, with a falcon in hand, wearing a cheek fixed at the shoulder to a bejeevelled disc brooch
© 1978 by the New York Times Company
"Treasoned tunics are very rare in late Anglo-Saxon (themselves)," notes Lewis. "We've just not sure what garment they represent," adds Owen Crocker. The consensus is that they signify foreignness, though the codes are not rigid: the occasional Englishman appears in calories and a Norman is a taste, perhaps reflecting multiple hands at work during the year or more it took to complete the tapestry.
Below the heroine: Bayous Tapestry men wear skin tight bow in bright red green, blue or yellow. This typecar is unlikely to reflect actual dress. Real trousers would have been much haggier, and tunics would have fallen straighter. Instead, the flared skirts and coloured legs may now move to manuscript convention, leading movement and visual punch to the scenes.
Closets, Lewis says, are used as "important and unproven narrative tools", distinguishing rulers and other high-status figures. They are usually beloved at the right shoulder with large, bejeevelled broaches, probably reflecting the disc broaches fashionable in Anglo-Saxon England: they of Fourbass, the French count, appears in me, worn over an elaborate three-coloured taste, with a scalloped pattern, possibly its
ath, among the most luxurious textiles of the period.
Accessories also function as status symbols. Although the English appear to travel light, whether on horseback or by boat, they still bring hands and hounds with them. "These are rich men accessories," signalling both status and wealth, explains Owen Crocker.
Some figures are particularly "dressed to improve", the continues. In
The English are typically represented in close-fitting, knee-length tunics with elegantly flared skirts
the opening scene. Edward the Cushman wears a pink green outfit unknown elsewhere in Anglo-Saxon art, with a thick gold belt, crown and scripture picked out in gold and silver, and a "tabulous embroidered robe" (his outfit, she says, "a there to tell me everything about England and why the Normans should conquer it; it was not.")
Footwear, by contrast, is pinningly democratic. The more small, pointed, ankle-high shoes appear on everyone,
from the King of England to Norman servants. Medieval shoes were often stitched inside out, then turned, and had no heel. In the tapestry, they are shown in alternating shades of green, yellow, red and dark blue. This reflects one of the embroidery's grooming usual rules colour can also stated in that each individual element remains distinct.
Mail is won by most of the combatants in the Brittany campaign and at Stunting, where it is essential to "honestfully right little circles, squares or diamonds", says Owen Crocker. Some figures appear to wear mail trousers, "which sounds too trifle; uncomfortable on a horse," adds Lewis, "the mail might have been almost natural."
As many women are the Bayous Tapestry offers no answer. This does not necessarily mean the rate of 1900 men changing into battle commands. Linen underclothes were probably worn, but white was not among the embroiderers' colours, making them difficult to show. The matter could be unmoled.
Questions like these continue to animate are undetected by Lewis's case, his recent work on the Bayous Tapestry's colours and does has led him into a fashion project of his own: the creation of a Bayous tattoo, its patchy sample directly from one of the embroidery's scenes. The pattern is now officially registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans, and even its name required a small act of diplomacy, approval from the mayor of Bayous.
For Owen Crocker, decalteved studying the Bayous Tapestry have not exhausted its capacity to surprise. "It was only when I was working on my new book recently that I realised the full range of dress in the tapestry," she says. "I think the exhibition will bring the 11th century much closer to those who come to see it, and clothing is a large part of how that work comes back into focus."

Wear in the World | This cross between a laundry basket and a pair of Crocs is a summer sensation, says Emily Cronin
On a shredding day at the community pool in Charlotte, North Carolina, in July I watched a woman sure image for some over in a bag that looked like a cross between a Croc-crabber dog, a carrot hen and a plastic laundry basket. A dad unloaded three folded towels from a similar receptacle. Another man unstopped a lid on her overhang rubber hat and the tobacco from a family chair the American version of 'Aristal's hot gang.'
All the other pool parents seemed to have got the memo about which bag to bag. Their rubber-look bags with help-punched sides and flat buns were most present, if not exactly attractive. I learned to a woman changing her foot in the water to ask, "Excuse me, but what to feel thing?"
"That! That's a blogging." The Bogg is a tote bag made from smooth, muddled 6/4's (chicken vinyl acetate) with top handles. Duct sides and a flat base with eyes found-like grooves. It's available in three sizes, from the vaporines Original to the mid-size Baby to the mini Hitty (860-8500), and comes in colours with 16mm seams like Orange YouGlad and Torspoker and
Cácos. The bag first appeared in 2015, but over the past few moments, it's become a staple at pools, on beaches, and on the stitches at a fast sporting events across the US, the especially in Florida and the south-east.
Don't mistake initial Bogg dislike an an impediment to events: a Bogg acceptance. A friend who moved for Family from New Jersey to South Florida after Cook also encountered her first Bogg by the backpool. "I was like, 'That is the most hideous thing. Why do you all have that?'" Over time, her go to pool son, "started to feel inferior." She bought an Original Bogg (B92) in 11lks: You a Lot and never looked back.
"I still know to my heart of heart (that it's ugly)," she says. "But it's so wonderfully utilitarian. It holds four towels, you can pull it on the floor, it covers from its shape – and at the end of the day, after the snacks melt or the drinks spill in it, you can just knock it off."
"We get their kids," says Kim Vaccarella, the Bogg founder and CEO. "The words we hear all the time are durable, but and ruin – it's a great bag, but is it cute? I don't know. It just helps man-hung organized."
Vaccarella, 16, designed the first Bogg

as a beach-trip solution. Over years of family outings to the Jersey Shore, she'd accumulated "a graveyard of beach bags" in canvas, straw or mesh – bags which initially held promise, before they inevitably became stained or collapsed under the demands of a gem-laden day set.
One day she looked at her sons' Crocs and had an "a he" moment: "I was like, why isn't there a beach bag made of this material?" She sketched a bag that "was awful, but almost exactly representative of what the bag to be."
She received her first sample in 2010 and built the company via wholesaling to a mix of independent stores and US retail laboratories (along with Target, Bogg is stocked at EAA's Sporting Goods and Urban Outfitters) before adding
Left: the Bogg is now a fixture on beaches in the US south-east
Below: a 'Top o' the Bogg in 'O' drink tray
direct to consumer web sales. Growth came slowly, then steadily enough for Vaccarella to "retire" from a 26-year career in commercial real estate leading there very, very fast. Vaccarella says Bogg sales totalled approximately $100mn in 2015. The morning we speak, she had just taken a call from Shopify congratulating her on Bogg's millionth order. The community phs
form is sending a trophy shape: like a gold bag to mark the mid-stone. "I didn't think any of this was going to be unable, he it's all kind of a dream."
I helped hard to Bogg as a brittle employee. Machine Crocs warren can customize their shoes with jib-bits, Bogg with buggins – sticker like charms that snap on to the boots in the side of the bag – let that and personalisation. There are snaps on phone holders, beverage caddies (the Bogg bevy) and bag devices.
Vaccarella notes that she pitched her bag design to Crocs before Bogg became Bogg. They passed. When she said, "Maybe 'I'll make it myself,' she would be content responding. 'Good luck with that.' She says, 'I'm from New Jersey, so I'm like, 'I'll make this bag.'" (She says Crocs approached her "asking how we could work together" about two years ago. Crocs has since returned its own bag. "All of my stores know me," Vaccarella says, "and they're sticking with Bogg. Crocs didn't respond to a request for comment.)
The best-selling economics are the Boggs 'N' Ends organizer pouches (240,000 sold in 2015) and the Top o' the Bogg in 'O, a food and drink tray
toppers (280,000). If you're a Bogg couple, the topped could be the tipping point. Their again, he could show exposure. A friend who moved from London to Florida last month sent me a photo of a Bogg display in Target via WhatsApp writing, "I'm not sure and I don't know what's going on, but I think I might want one!"
Growth itself is the without its challenge. Bogg manufactures primarily in Vietnam, Cambodia and China. "I still's cost us about $10mn last year in additional expenses," says Vaccarella. More recently, shipping disruptions related to the front of Germany, became used from international markets in New York to late deliveries. Still, Vaccarella says the company is on track to meet or exceed last year's sales in 2026.
Why does she think the bag has found so many fans? "They love the durability, they love the fact that it's not going to fall over, that everything is in that bag, they can go in and out of it all day without fear of the older collapsing, the fun colours and prints ... Our customer loves organisation, and we give her free."
The company is giving "her" more options this year and next. New products in the pipeline include a commuter bag, a backpack and a canine carrier called 'what else'!! the Bogg Bogg, following a successful (and well-out) fish-up with key subscription brand (covers), "All Libigated, coffee-up and unsanitary demand shapes."
In she troubled by the fact that her company name resembles British (long for a toilet) "I hadn't heard that," she says and insides. "Lizette at least it's washable."
'I know in my heart of hearts that it's ugly, But it's so wonderfully utilitarian. It doesn't lose its shape and you can hose it down'
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When I arrive at the Isle of Giglia Hotel on an early August afternoon, the island is making the most of a sudden break in the weather. Swimmers' heads look like seals for out into Archimish Bay, where about a dozen yachts have dropped anchor in the weather. The hotel's beer garden and bar are busy, and the long location assumes evening lies ahead, any one could resign over.
Nonetheless, any hotel manager John McKie, my timing is unlucky. One of the most interesting people on the island has just died, he says, reportedly, too far could have told me some good stories.
That leaves town that 100 residents who call this motherly, magical slip of the Hebrides house. Beyond the central village of Archimish, where the hotel is located in a covered farmhouse, most of the population live along Giglia's narrow side. facing the Kintyer peninsula there makes away. The Callibus roll-on roll-off ivory from Taylorboat trouble back and forth in 20-minute crossings, with an electric-powered upgrade currently being built in Poland. Ironically, when the only way to get here 150 years ago was by rowing shift, roughly 600 people lived on Giglia. The location and size occlusion have made it a prize-wash fighting over from most invading directions: the Vikings, the Irish and warring Scottish clans have all at various points clashed and settled here.
Out now, a blender coastline looks on to the shores of Islay and the smoky Pigeon if you, Ruth Colman, we beyond. If you stand at the prehistoric cairn on Giglia's northern Clarin, or how watch point, the whole island appears as a tiny

Scotland | Natalie Whittle checks into Giglia's newly reopened hotel and
soaks up the leisurely charms of this tiny, community-owned paradise

neck of land, lifted out of the sea in a lush, grassy chuck. The grazing corn, whose milk was once cheered to Giglia's now shattered evanesies, surely bore one of the best pigs in livestock. Turquoise crescents of water sit at snady white coves. Delighties and mistake whales are noted pauses by. It appears to be paradise in existence, lined with cheering sights: the wild swearing palm tree, bushy roadnaks of red crocasses and Scotch marigold, butterflies landing on landfires.
I get out my tenths held 20 episodes, wildlife path that cuts through the wild broom next to the old bushboats, and a scroll unfolds of diamonds, goldsholes and sedge warblers. At the water's edge, it's time and system catchers. The canger serves a sighted road insertion into spring, can't obtain from snails of the Sahara.
Like Engg and Ubu higher up to the Whippings, the Isle of Giglia is the country owned — a lot it celebrates every March 24 on 'Giglia line', the date of the 4-hour buyout from previous owner

brank their in 2001. (The money largely came from the Scottish Land Fund.) Island is the only one of the most popular Heritage Trust, which like any governing body is under pressure to support plans for housing, business and tourism while also keeping critical cash coming. In 2004, those 'liancing ladies' in the form of second hand word northern were installed to catch the sea in the state of the island's southern tip, and a fourth, brand-new bottom was added in 2011. Together, they create revenue from clean energy subsidies and a Scottish grid connection through a subsea cable. But the island's balance sheet, while on the left, left from both sides.
Not that any of this is very noticeable to a value of that, except perhaps the the odd prelude on the main north south road. Before the landmark community layout, the mood was seemingly darker. In 2005, Giglia faced a precarious new millennium the population had slipped to 98 and there were just six children enrolled at the primary school. The village shop, Archimish Stores, stood on the brink of closure and the estate-tied housing was rundown. Life-long Giglia-ache, like the man whose funeral I've apparently just missed, saw a succession of lurch buy and sell the private island, whose title deeds included the Gatsby-super mansion Schamter House.
Giglia had originally been sold by clan Macleod in 1861 and run as a private estate by a shuffling cast of landlords over the years. In Oct 1900s, Nick Jagger was even connected to be an internized hiddist, which would have added 'honor of Giglia' to his résumé. These who did buy the title can the island with varying degrees of kindled eccentricity.
'Some were do not and some were not as dooms,' said the year old Islander John Martin, opping Land's Navy Room at the hotel bar. Multimafed since 2022 when a tenant lease was ended, the hotel, like other interests on the island including The Boathouse Restaurant, is a key part of the hotel's portfolio. But it took little time since almost half a million pounds for evanesies that could underwrite the 'outdoor' neglect the site had accumulated over the years.
Accommodation opened back up in July, after an earlier makeover smart-credit for once-ding barracks but zero and cleared the beer garden. Everything

Clockwise from main picture, a view over Archimish, the island's central village, the Isle of Giglia Hotel, an honesty box near the ivory terminal selling handmade kittis High na Distifume, one of the island's pristine sandy beaches
Photographs for the PT by Michael Vince Kim
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Over a weekend chatting to fellow tourists, I find most of them are loyal repeat visitors who've been coming
here for years or even decades. I've also been once before, in 2021, and of all the hebridesas escapes I've enjoyed it in the near 1st century. I've seen the Great Pristine beaches, extra time sand that doesn't stick to your socks, fresh seafood and quiet exploring with low traffic can be a hard combination to find in close proximity.
This time I heard them all again, still unspoiled, and as a house I found something John Martin told me earlier at the bar to be true. There is such a thing as 'Giglia time', a heifey sounding concept that actually delivers on its promise: the island either shows down or it waits for you. Illegally, this makes two days feel more like a week's holiday.
The next morning, after breakfast at the hotel, the day looks welcomeable again. I put her creative and how they walk around the Northern Loop path, moving from the 'Park filter' viewing point at the restaurant tip. The next summer night viewing points have sought out French marine planners.
Along a boardwalk, and around the beachbed, the path quickly reaches two beautiful beaches. At the first of these, Trogh man describes: Beach of the Little Bee I, some wild campers are packing up their tent, and I move to the next bay along for an equally sheltered spot for a dip. The water is something unbelievable, almost balmy, and swimming out in the Gulf Stream-warmed snarry up: makes perfect sense that the Old Norse name of Gailley translates as 'goose island'. Yellow waymark posts head further inland, to beaches and branches climbing over the 4,000-year-old Cary Run stone burial chambers. The path then makes back to the coast, and to smaller, weaker cores, before climbing through fields back to the road. The route quickly shows the trust making progress. It had a new network of paths in 2013, and has cleared beaches for beaches. Kilberry and Machelle, rhododendron postcards has also been ripped from the forest near the medieval rain of Kithakian Chats.
There's an amazing wealth of tropical nature on Giglia. In 1944, the best drink hole James Horlick bought the island and indulged his form of plants by importing and nurturing rhododendron cultivars. Head gardeners called species such as the Great rhodes I, follows fire bards and frowning pepper trees in that is the giant tree from what and from.
Once its community hands, the island quickly will tell its grand prize: Schamter House, one owned by Swedish entrepreneur Per Östlund, who can sometimes be spotted on the single
track road in his Bentley. The trust kept back ownership of Schamter Gardens, which has a spell box and branded as on that which have about 8,000 inland to, though the maintenance fell to morrow.
The other big door on the island is the couldn't be fresher supply of seafood. The deathman, because he appears the ivory slip offers vystery picked daily from an island bay — creamy and mild enough to overcome an vystic opposite like myself. The menu often features Giglia lobster and whole brown coals, which, if ordered, triggers a number of the kitchen staff to health the questions, pull up a crost and bring the creatures back to a bedding pot. Cooking away at the close on the sheltered deck that looks out to sea, even a stinkling of rain can't spell the luxury.
For the past five years, a cheaper but no less delicious alternative seafood option has come from The Week, a take-away batch in the well next to the shop
There is such a thing as 'Giglia time' — the island either shows down or it waits for you
there you can get multi-volume signs on local ingredients — a grilled mackerel showroom, for example, or a lobster and black pudding roll. During its limited opening hours, it almost instantly shows queues — on a recent Saturday afternoon, the tiny kitchen fried up more than 100 orders, the server tells me. But they are still hoping the hotel will bring more comments to our longer.
Meanwhile, the bigger picture continues to stroll. A huge offshore wind farm is proposed by Scottish Navy were at Colmont and north-west of Islay. The Forrest-owned Balkatman salmon farms off Giglia's east coast will soon be removed by a similar set up the corn pups' has been given permission to install off the island's west coast.
On the way home, I see that there are businesses by the ivory slip, in front of the campsite and little metal shed. A takeaway van is selling velvet crabs and lobsters, along with the day's sands. Next to it, a name made by a carroll in Argyll and run by the local labourer shop sits on the road. The road is the first to be looking the bravest for hot cold shocks. I book the best of all the local bales, it's nice, and shortly between the names and sex, while the ivory shops show. The rush feels out of place. But it's at least another reason to come back, and full back into Giglia time.

Kansas is not the most rectangular state in the China — it has a corner torn off at any right, where the Missouri River defines the
Missouri border — but it is still big on right angles. Unlike Colorado and Wyoming, both oblongs, Kansas lacks serious mountains, which means that its highways run north to south and runs over pretty much unimaginable forming a city hall. When the roads intersect all little towns, whose streets repeat the grid south, as do the fields around them. It would make a handsome plaid, in grass and beige.
Europe, Europe, crowded, and congested with Sahara, doesn't offer anything like this, as a rich during a road trip across the US seemed appealing even beyond the fact that Kansas lies on a straight line from San Francisco to St Louis. What really clinched it for the Sunflower State was
the discovery that it is also where the geographic centre of the contiguous US lies — that is, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. If you factor in these two
intergener states — they spend the Union only in 1939 — that the geographic centre lies near the town of Belle Fourche in South Dakota. If you choose not to, then it's a couple of miles away from Lebanon. It's, as determined by the US geodetic survey of 1948.
Not that the concept of a geographic centre is unpierdical in a few differentities says that it is the point where a country would balance 8.6 were cut out of a flat piece of cardboard, but that doesn't take account of the curvature of the Earth, or of the fact that these are different ways of preparing that one where not to that stage.
Lebanon is induced by such godfolds. A sign on State Street discloses that the town is 'Geographic centre of the lower 60 states', and the convenience store sells 'center of it all' 7 states.
Otherwise there's little to distinguish Lebanon from any of the other Kansas settlements strong and along forest (80 fourth south) or from 'N coast west', with their Norman Rockwell masts Cargill Bend of heartland shores and industrial scale agriculture. Its broad

streets are lined with clapboard houses; set among generous lawns and mature trees, while boating behind, served by a oblong; in a multi-silo grain elevator. A short drive up 181 towards the Nebraska border takes more to the geographical centre — an inner precisely, to the small park and monument with flagpole that proud hands purchased nearby in 1945, because the actual location is on a farm about half a mile away. There's also a shed-sized chapel, with four one-
person pens on each side facing a wall mounted a can and stripes in the shape of this tower 40, with a crucible superimposed and the words 'Pray America' as a plaque above. A music box on a shelf will tickle out a byron from 40 years into the box.
It was very quiet on the last, cloudless afternoon when my wife and I were there, and few other visitors turned up — so low, in fact, that one of them, a woman engraved in a mobile phone conversation with a friend,
jumped with surprise on entering the chapel to find me lacking there.
Outside the chapel, all you could hear was the breeze in the trees and the clear of crickets. To the north and west the land was gently, showing just a green field against the blue sky; but to the south and east it fell away to a horizon that might have been scores of miles away.
Moving away, I felt sad. Leaving man half the beginning of the end of our day, I was about to which we started to put America behind us — so we shed out the forest! By passing the next day at Osborne, about 60 miles to the south. This is the geodetic centre of North America, a reference point for magnolias in that does take account of the Earth's curvature. Ask, at with the Lebanon site, there wasn't a lot to see just another debate, a signboard and a marker belonging to the National Geodetic Survey. In fact the NGS marker is a replica, because the actual geodetic centre lies about 10 miles away, as private 'neckland' — and in any case was superseded in 1983.
If you wanted to make a holiday out of such cartographic high jobs, you could drive 1,500 miles or so down a whole set of geographical centres in
the Midwest: from the centre of North America in Rugby, North Dakota, near the Canadian border, down to Belle Fourche, Lebanon and Osborne, and finally on to Northville, Missouri, the country's first major heritage in the US — the point where a flat cut out US and its inhabitants would balance if everyone weighed the same.
This itinerary might look the rugged groundner of the great national parks, but there'd be other equities. Osborne, for instance, is a little more sailing on its main street, where we stopped by, the locals were discussing an upcoming football game and the man behind the counter was pleasantly surprised to have two English teacher as customers. The woman on the checkout of the Lebanon people was left on the bottom had been similarly curious about where we were from '5th over', the cold, on housing we were Londoners. Being a novelty is gratifying a foreign a touch of celebrity and confirms you're off the feature track. Geographical centres may be a fiction, but there are worse stories to be part of.
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Stafford's Point Night at the Hidden Hut on Portlearmuk Beach
My first view of the table reassured me that we were in for something special. It was early evening in the late summer of 2021, the tide was out at Cornwall's Portlearmuk Beach, and a table long enough to seat a dozen of us had been set up on the hard wet sand below the high water mark. From somewhere until nearby rocks, smoke danced upwards beneath a gunmetal sky. Our private chef, Simon Stallard, was preparing dinner.
I first came across dinner when I went to interview him about the Hidden Hut, the beachside shack he runs at Portlandia, which had been a summer of singing summer evening 'frame' that said out in minutes. In June 2022, I spotted that he had been booked to stage a beach barbecue for the heads of state at the meeting of the GP at Carlin Bay, near St Ives. A group of us were spending a week nearby a little later that summer.

Surely, if it was good enough for Justin Trochan and Angela Merkel, it was good enough for me. Let's
be back to call back! All minutes of the menu, Puff! Ten phone: Seafood and perhaps some smoke! Politically. That afternoon we took chiller boxes of our own wine and beer to the Hidden Hut for his team to bring down. All we had to do was turn up at the agreed site.
What greeted us was a waiting line of the freshest silvery mackerel, lished from local waters, grilling over charcoal laid in the rocks. When the tide came in, all evidence would be erased, Simon told me. There were Carnish scallops to be roasted with butter and garlic on the shelf, and waiting for us scattered along the slat board table, which Carnish came for us to crack. There would be grilled vegetables and salads and hustle of cilia de bauxé, with big ribbons of amber bit at their back, grilled on a set up that could be tuwed behind his hand throat.
Over the years I had been involved in many food photography shoots, designed to project a perfect but unobtainable image of a life lived to be very best. I had received no cravings. I know, I did not, sitting at that table on the eagle, while I saw a place in front of my wife who was a few times more hard become real. It was just one umbrella: climbing, all round trolley away from a Jack Vetriman painting. The cost? Not cheap but for what we got that night, much to reasonable. Because is did the thing that only the very best dining experiences can at least a moment in time and place. We sat down at Portlearmuk Beach and ate local crabs with our hands, and pulled the freshest mackerel from his head and got drunk as night fell and laughed at each other's jokes, andard grilling made on the wind. Few nights are we! Only once. Few nights are ever absolutely right. But that one was.
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When it comes to holiday meals, the only ones I tend to remember are the ones where the boat is astoundingly good: its optically bad. Both are rare. The results it has my memories have towards the company and the place. My wife Anna and I have not favourite spots in Paris, London, Korea, Milan and Florence. And I could go on for

The Chatman Marmoset hotel in Los Angeles
days about our go to spots in New York. On one hand it is the hurdle, Korea, Cheshire, Vic Carina and the Waverly way.
A particular favourite on the other side of the country is the dining room of the Chatman Marmoset in Los Angeles. It's also where we stay when we're out there. I remember as many great evenings at the Chatman, but for the purposes of this short recollection, one stands out. We had spent the previous three years – two of them during the pandemic – in a little town in the 9-squared-life north of Antilles. Actual Covid aids, it was truly as good a spot to receive the lockdown in active going to that, but like any normal human being, I missed family and friends. And I missed hamburgers. America's ones.
We were having dinner at the Chatman the night we hit town, our first time in Los Angeles since returning to the US. It was one of those perfect. LA summer days – high seventeen in the afternoon, cooling to high-tation at dusk. We were with our friends Mitch Scherer, Kelly Zyzwick and Anjicha Zitounov, our daughters from and boys, and Mitch and Kelly's daughter Diane. She and our kids had all grown up together and were more like siblings than friends.
I ordered the hamburger. Near the end of a spirited meal, George Hamilton, who had been sitting at the next table joined us to coffee and dessert. He was suitably turned and magnificently turned out. And he was just boistening with goodwill and great stories. As we floated back to our room later that night, I said it cross. To there anything more perfect than dinner with those on each hamburger and their hand in the room, a Grapian Carie is the former editor of Variety Fair. (In answer: When the Variety Fair is published by Atlantic Books (Autosmartwest.com).
I first experienced Lamine Hall; Muntzback's most lamb – or mechaul as it is known in Morocco – over 23 years ago. Back then, Hall; Muntzback and his son Julia served most lamb from a kind of hole in the wall just off (rema of 4) to the tiny room behind them, which lambs were lashed to wooden poles, which were then lowered into a wood-lined pit-oven, deep and large enough to take up to 20. It was covered with a large lid and would with small.
Work began early in the morning to ensure the lamb was ready for lunchtime service – which was even more of an exciting question. The first
It was just one umbrella – clutching, cali suited to the pony from Jack Vetriman painting
golden, glittering and crisp carcass would be slipped off the pole and on to the large side at the front of the stall, when it would be three carved, by weight or by cut, according to customers' eats. By the test Hall; Muntzback grabbed steam-up pieces of oven for most, piling them on the scales before scraping them on to the desert a paper lined wooden tray, swell fitted his hands were made of asbestos. A cali and canine mixture were placed back in the meat, followed by two leaves of Moroccan bread, Lunch was served!
With the lengthening days of summer, my father, a fish farmer, would sometimes let my sisters and me ride with him to the ferry to Glasgow fish market. I told in the trade with the winemakers, and we'd leave with an excess of country from his friends, including Mexico with three-than-a-half-vein-days, and serve in a journey-laced restaurant. My mother, who is a cigarette cook, would whisk up some fresh suspensions. She'd handle blankets into salted boiling water, then drain and tap them chattering and steaming over a shovel pitcher. I'm a long family meal, we'll possibly crack our teeth in pursuit of the sweet, creamy flesh. These were the summers on a plate of my Scottish childhood – a time of smokewell, genuine abundance – which film all highlights, I'm forever sharing.
Occasionally, I've got done to the same feeling learned my mother's kitchen. For my father's 70th, we booked Trattoria La Parama in

From Hollywood hamburgers to lunch with a Greek fisherman Grapden Carter
Don McCullin, Anissa Helon and others recall their perfect meal in a perfect place

Anissa Helon (right) and some more in Moroccan
In all my years visiting Marrakech, I have never failed to return to Hall; Muntzback, but when I did a last year – with a group of Americans in tow, whom I was introducing to Moroccan boot – I discovered an all-new, proper restaurant – Cher Lamine – in its place, complete with a roofing dining area. After eagerly discussing our preferred coin with Julia I led my group upstairs.
The waiter brought up our meat trays, together with steaming and all mint tea and the typical coloured glasses. And while the honest man have changed, the lamb was as succulent as ever. I showed my group how to eat with their hands, with or without bread, puffing each bite off the bone and clipping it in the safe and canine mixture. All were converted to the pleasures of 'money eating'.
On a sensory level, there was very little to distinguish it from one of my favourite restaurant experiences in my home country: closing my eyes, I was almost transported, with a kind of introduction, to Jamroul, a delighted restaurant in Kfar Abida, north Lebanon. The restaurant is right on the water, so you can also arrive by hand, covering just outside its protected four and swimming to your table.
Given its notable location, Jamroul naturally specialises in fish but it also serves breakfast, and I often go there to the morning when I stay with friends in nearby Batvanz – the St Tropez of Lebanon – to feast on labank, white cheese, fresh mint and savoury pastries made with the local cabbank bread. Most with such caries (both blend and kink) (a fermented mixture of yoghurt and burghull), mixed with
tomatoes, onions, walnuts and, of course, olive oil.
Anissa Helon is a fugl. Her new book 'Lebanon: A Callany Celebration', is published by Bloomsbury. Cher Lamine, book debuts 18 & 26, James El Pea, Marrakech
Mumbai faces with so much energy that anything seems possible. I visit about to comment with friends, seek inspiration, shop, and eat with greedy chocolate, just smokers, a dining minahvotator left me with food poisoning, so wretched that I was unable to leave my suite at the Taj Mahal Palace for a week. There are some places to connohave, I suppose, but even with all the hotel's genial hospitality I was beset with maddening cable fever. It was a state, once I had recovered, to one for the hills, to Dharana at Midhas, an ayur wale - millions sweet you had on the workgroup. And with mountains, where the distance between heaven and earth seems to collapse. The beautiful retreat

The Dharana at Midhas retreat, India

I President, a lagoon-ride restaurant in Ushchik, Tuscany
Gallipoli, Pujla – 18 of us at a long, pure side table. The 'gandest room & Gallipoli' – a delicate red person from the house has – came out of the boats and straight on to our plates. We ate three-raw with feelings of lemon juice. For a friend's golden wedding, 30 of us squeezed into the Muffin (main picture) on the Amalfi Coast, with tables check-by (and on a politely beach
just around the corner from Pretians. The dishevelant coming – juicy mound wing, spaghetti oranges, grilled mozzarella on lemon leaves – and so did the wine. Most recently, I gathered with friends at Chitara in Tangier, 10 of us reaching across each other for the dorked pit pit process. Our table faced the thrust of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean and Atlantic
meet. We were at the end of our continent, looking towards another, but on a twinkling, with light. This is all I really want from my summer on a plate: a simple address where cali and a charcoal grill is the anger of a mother's adolescent. I think of Sullabi's Sabbatista in Istanbul. At the Cold House I did just around the table, and I was in town in the town. And dinner at i President, a lagoon-ride restaurant in Ushchik, Tuscany. Here by fishermen, it's summed with先进-catapring grilled sea bass, put with smoked mullet tea, and I hit fortified of wine. It's hard to be looking forward to count this work on our family holiday – nothing of the heads of persons, our table illuminating with the spirit of my childhood. Except that instead of a Scottish rain-cloud, we'll be sitting under a Gorkin-Wan dip, and by Robert is a street-better and earlier.
On Adajka, Vic Lamine, #i Pretians: I President, Vic G Leopard, 9 – 18015 Ushchik, pascatratchett&all
On a natural high on the first day of a first holiday with the woman who would have met my visit, staying in the house that belonged to her half-Greek mother, we chopped into the little barbecue of an unrolled island called Old Tribes! – population about 180 – eager for something to eat.
But in mid-September, no tavernas were open. Only a fisherman eating a wretched lunch on a wooden table outside his room house. He waved an even and leveled us to sit down and down the grilled candies, still quite hot, freshly sliced minuts or big as his hand, a wedge of feta with a sprinkling of dried oranges and an onion-dripping juice, all wrapped up with a hand of salt low-might-laked bread and the stream of olive oil that tuxedo pour over everything.
Grown and Pellets were new to me, since I had previously always been in transit through Athens airport on my way to and out of war cases. Catherine told me the spirit of874stness that means a little bit of the food that each about manners, as being key to the Greek name of gothic and self-worth. And that memory of taste and hospitality and island cate – far we shared this boat with them – is a framed moment of happiness that lives on.

Each summer that has followed, and there have been 20 of them since we holdstand in the winter. The winter is 20 – we visit this little island by boat. From our terrace on the other side of the grill it looks like a rodent swimming – or we know it as that island. Few have heard of it except Greek penitentiers who remember its charter history as a prison and proud colony for female communist sympathizers in the 1940s. We never saw that fisherman again, but there's a whiteheaded tavernas called Indon on the quay now, with pale blue velvet and white velvet, where we go and print at the fish we like from the day's catch. It's grilled and served with lemony oil. It has been the backdrop for many substances of family like from my son's first (direct) to the celebration of my mother-in-law, after her left-wintering in the winter of the season of the Pog地区 Gulf.
Don McCullin is a photographer in the
is needed into a rough summary of tenderness toward morning with winter. It's a three-hour drive from Mumbai, but a far cry from its competition, pollution and hostility traffic. Following a week's fast of dry coast, my appetite reemotional. Regards the ordinary pleasures of the areas are shredded, and the morning turquoise meals were prepared according to my diads, or disposing of with someone's report pickings plucked from the organic kitchen garden. Pretians are small but not meager, making one appearance the difference between what we want and what we want to sustain as. I ate my meals slowly, in nature, disconnected from luck.
My final, unforgettable dinner was at 4pm, one of the best's restaurants, which spills out on to a past terrace with a panoramic view of the hills. I ate a little, in the cold water, with the puffs of glass-laden milksh chapels that lasted like two, like it had been cooked by the deli-bands of my own manned meadows. As I nailed in, contented by the familiar, nurturing flowers, I was nonmerely in the majority of a millionaire's places. At first, the sky took on a delicate, pastel colour, then very pink, and there a deep blood-wrapped hair like mother lava, shady of light biting the pool at each an angle that it speckled like a million diamonds against the darkening skin. At the sun melted into the sun and landscape, the sky transitioned to a smoky indigo, and then suddenly everything was swallowed into tiddy darkness. I finished my meal under an delight to see on-the-kin of shining, chicken and frog, feeling in their moment that I had been in the morning with an obvious transcendence in Maharashtra's peaks, because Bhagali's Indigestion, or Sunda of Blood and Caff (Blood at the Old East (theonwreast.com).
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In 2010, at the start of my five-year assignment as Rome correspondent for the Financial Times, a government aide showed me around Palame Chigi, the official residence of Italian prime ministers. On one wall being photographs of the premiere since Italy's creation as a nationwide in 2001.
Among them, with no suggestion that he was any different from his predecessors and successors, was Benito Mussolini, the fascist dictator. It illustrated the great Brughes Gandhi makes throughout his latest book – that Mussolini's 1952 43 min is, for Italians, "a past that was and is far from being seen by everyone as the worst time in national history".
To understand why this is so, one must page that the political preferences of the Italian people since 1994 supply only part of the answer, An indulgent attitude towards Mussolini, and the glowing ever of the violence fascists inflicted on its domestic and foreign
Many Italians defended Silvio Berlusconi after he asserted that 'Mussolini never killed anyone'
victims, has not been limited to activists and supporters of the unrepentant extreme right, or even head-right parties such as the Brothers of Italy and the League that now hold power. Rather, as Gandhi set out in Mussolini's Ghost, the deeper explanation lies in society, culture and the particular circumstances in which Italy was subject as a democracy after the second world war.
Unlike in Germany and Japan, the Allied-doped-to-war crimes violate both. Amist the emerging cold war, it seemed more pressing to integrate Italy into the western camp, and more convenient not to contest the notion that, through the Resistance, Italians had played such a worthy part in their own liberation that they deserved forgiveness.
It was also awkward that, before the war, western governments and public opinion had often taken a favourable view of Mussolini. Gandhi reminds us that the Dece appeared on Time magazine's cover eight times between 1925 and 1945. "Mussolini was soon as having saved Italy from revolution and disorder and having rapidly overcome long standing vices of inefficiency and indolence," Gandhi writes.
Resistance fighters shot Mussolini and strong him up by his heels with his minister Clara Piriani at a Milan period station in 1945. In the preceding two years, when the Dece led the murderous Safe Republic in northern Italy, the Resistance had shown no interest in putting him on trial. "This would have shed unwelcome light on numerous complicities, on the extensive backing Mussolini had received from within

People gather in Prodiggio, Mussolini's birthplace in Emilia Romagna, in 2022, to mark the centenary of his march on Rome
Tony Barber looks at the legacy of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and, eight decades after his death, the authoritarian threat he still poses

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the state and the social and economic elites, not in mention the suggest he had been given by the wider population," Gandhi writes.
In this way, the ground was laid for respected intellectuals such as the philosopher Benedetto Croce to make the case that, whereas Germans had succumbed to Nazism because of a supposed cultural predisposition to authoritarianism, those Italians who fell under the Dece's spellbad been temporarily infected with a "German ethos" Fascism was a more interlude in the long history of the fundamentalist dream Italian people.
Gandle is one of the UK's leading scholars of modern Italy, with a special expertise in culture and man-
tardia. In Mussolini's Ghost, he does an excellent job in explaining how the dictator's family, especially his widow Rachel, worked tirelessly at humanize the Dece's posthumous image in the 1950s. It can only have helped that Bessire and Rachel's youngest son, Romano, married the sister of film star Nighti-Loren.
I would love liked Gandhi to say more about how the strength of the Italian Communist Party – western Europe's largest in the previous decades and, in the early cold war, unsubstantly pro-Moscow – alarmed millions of Italians and made them even less inclined to examine their behaviour under fascism. The relative absence of such soul-searching explains why,
during my time in Rome. I heard many Italians defend the then prime minister Silvio Berlusconi after he asserted that 'Mussolini never killed anyone' and that intellectuals sent into internal exile an remote islands had enjoyed a kind of "holiday".
There were, and are, honourable exceptions. Gandhi mentions two needs published in the immediate postwar years: Ennio Falancci, a Fine to Kill and Alberta Mucocini. The Confessor, Falancci, is now exposed the violence of Mussolini's imperial adventurism. Mucocini raised questions about anti-violence and mass in the past 10 years, we have had Antonio Scaratò, five critical mocks on fascism, the first of which, By Son of the Century, a detailed reconstruction of the events of Mussolini's era from an anti-fascist perspective, was Italy's prestigious things Prize and was adapted for television.
However, a more influential author was Indro Montanelli, a right-wing journalist whose Gandhi describes as an architect of "the re-alumption of
Mussolini, or cast as a faulty but self-meaning human being, into the collective consciousness of middle Italy." Montanelli co-authored a 1946 book, Museums of Mussolini's Attendant, attributed to an aide named Quinto Navarro, which claimed that for 20 years the Dece "received almost regularly a different woman every day." Gandhi contends that the era's prevailing attitudes towards masculinity meant that, true or not, such anecdotes "about his sexual adventures normalized the one-time Dece rather than damning him".
By the cold war's end, incomplete or distorted memories of fascism sat next to popular histories, biographies, TV shows and exhibitions that gave a cheerful, even nostalgic view of the Mussolini era, one that left Italians feeling they had nothing to be ashamed about. Controversy erupted but soon passed after the post-fascist National Alliance joined Berlusconi in government in 1994, and after Giorgio Moloni, leader of the Redfern of Italy, its success not party, became prime minister in 2015. As a youth activist, Moloni had good words for Mussolini, but she has long since distanced herself from the dictator and his repertoire.
In some respects, that is fair enough, Italy remains a pluralistic democracy and a free society. But Gandhi is surely right to say that the Dece of a half-national-technology with Mussolini's role is unsettling, "The danger," he writes, "lies in the sentinel appeal of authentic racism leadership in periods of flun and uncertainty, especially in countries with experience of it."
A compelling portrait of the writer and critic who through European ideas to English sensibilities. By Joe Mackenzie
A 2025, the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens hosted an arresting exhibition of works which commented, in painfully direct and captivatingly oblique ways, on the relationships between human and animals. It was titled Why Look at Animals? A Study for Rights of Non-Human Lives, and it took its name and inspiration from a 1977 essay by the English essayist, critic, novelist, broadsator and artist John Berger.
It is difficult to think of another modern English writer whose criticism could inspire new ways of doing things several decades after its original publication. As Tom Overton's biography shows, this persistent emphasis on the practical and the best and new kindle together Berger's remarkably varied corpus of writing.
Even as the novel goes at a work and sought to understand and to communicate their power, his commenting aim, as Overton puts it in John Berger. From Life, was "to realize the idea of articulating an equivalent to any other skilled work." This preoccupation with technique, with transformative practice effected
upon the world in all of its forms, was the best that held together Berger's conscious aesthetic sensibility and his Marxist politics.
Berger never joined the Communist Party because, in Overton's account, "he couldn't subscribe to the party line on 20," meaning the narrow prescription of Socialist Realism. His Marxism was rekinds and idiosyncratic, shot through with European influences – Vico, Lakata, Gramsci, Walter Benjamin even as he remained "bewilderingly English," formerly and against the best sound up sensibility of the public schools in which he was educated.
His aim was, to foretatch words, "to translate radical European ideas into a language English people would understand," and this he did not part in novels and essays but via the still new medium of television, especially in 1972. Many of being, which made him confidently, The writer was among the first stories by which the influential concept of the "male gun" – the default afteradvertising perspective taken on women's bodies and experiences in western art – was introduced into the mainstream.
He chose to live outside England from his Harlem research, having hired in Geneva and then to France. Yet, he travelled routinely back and forth to visit his parents, friends and lovers, and for his writing and television work. Encountering art was absolutely of a

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piece with his determination to meet both people rooted in time and place (English artists) and laboratory the country doctor John Sanzil, the pseudonym of John Edself and the subject of Berger's wonderful 1967 work A Fortuate Man and people violently displaced. The latter ranged from the refugee and migrant upon whose rights he insisted to the Palestinian whom cause he supported, as well as the British Black Panther movement to whom he controversially donated half of his 1972 Booker Prize winnings. As Overton argues, however, even this sense of kinship with a wide array of human life is only part of Berger's vision. The great theme setting all of his work is the need to find an understanding of community that can encompass the dead. Once, Berger writes, the "living and dead were inter-dependent. Always. Only the unique caption developed by capitalism has broken this inter-dependence. With
disastrous results for the living, who now think of the dead as eliminated."
Overtriage to know Berger well in his later years before his death in 2017. Their connection began with Overton working through Berger's archive when it was donated to the British Library, and developed into a friendship based on long phone calls when Berger would minimize and weave old stories anew. This biography strives to create its own version of the communism with the dead for which Berger advocated. While this vision is vital picture of a compelling it cannot individual, it also presents to the book's most frustrating characteristics.
Know neither to achieve nor to ignore Berger's often chaotic personal life, in which a series of wives, sexual partners, children and friends were discarded with seemingly lifelike uses, Overton makes the unfortunate decision to address his subject increasingly in the second person as the book progresses. The tension between conventional biography and this more personal connection is now recommended.
Instead we are left with bizarre and parting delves in the narrative, as when a set of plaintive questions – "But will you slip into the past when I've properly told your story? Will you have me alone? Do I want yours?" – are followed intensely and by a bluntly contentual paragraph about the history of Egyptian art: "There is, in the late 1990s, an explosion
of interest in the Feastm portrait..." If its relation to Berger the individual is not entirely satisfying, this book illustrates an era in which the arts and media were better funded and live instrumentalized than today, and intellectual risk and experiment in the public make felt more possible. Overton refers wryly to a BBC training scheme "which gave participants the time and resources to follow interests wherever they feel" as "a new unimaginable programme."
At a time when becoming a full-time writer or artist is increasing the presence of a privileged minority, Berger both argues for, and exemplifies, the urgency of making creative repercussions of all kinds accessible to the widest possible range of people.
Joe Mackenzie is a professor of English literature at Oxford university and author of Making the Peace Light: The Lives and Peace of John Miller
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Chris Mark's castle in suburban Connecticut is the jumping-off point for Jon Ronson's investigation
In his chilling foray into the extremes of online life, Jon Ronson meets
the men who seek purpose in the attention economy. By John Self
he British writer Jon Ronson, who made his scene with books including Thom Adventures with Extension and The Psychopath first, has been spent for a while. His best book, In You're Born Publicly Blamed, about internet cancellations was published in 2016. What could have kept him silent? The answer is that he researched quite a thing of the literary scoundrel he made a podcast. Things Fall apart was themed around the culture wars: what for both Ronson's antasides, unencumbered style and his interest in the 20th century.
Now the New York based author is back in print with The Castle, which springs directly from his own experience. In June 2025, Ronson's 24-year-old son Jon and his friends were invited to a party in a castle in rural Connecticut. The castle, a history like construction – part building, part wedding cake – was incongruous: 'In a semi-suburban road that was otherwise filled with ordinary, modest homes,' and was owned by Chris Mark.
Jon had his father that when he and his friends arrived at the castle, 'there was no party' but instead, Mark told them that he was recording a reality show called 100 Princesses – 'I'm looking for my spoon and I've got one hundred and one princesses to choose from.' – and asked me to start to begin friends to put on 'encouraged princess attire' that he supplied. When Jon had his friends didn't participate, they were asked to leave.
All of which led Ronson to the up this investigation ways and visit Mark, a documenting book in a brief businessman. Mark appears to have more money than some – though I do had only $100, that might still be true. Respects his time trying to get young women to stay with him and become 'princesses' – Mark has more princess fortunes than the average six-year-old girl. Ronson gets in touch with some

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Ronson is less interested in the meets who lead the way in the manosphere than those who have blundered into extremes
young women who have been to the castle and home about their experiences.
As Ronson bears more from the women who've been to Mark's castle, his motive moves on from mulling his son's antasides to blushing when a great article or book this would make. (He is right.)
Mark, whose Sonson was so 'synagogically before leaving one of the worst period in history to be Hugh Hefner.' is a dream to a journalist who experts on the extremes. In a face-to-face meeting with Ronson, Mark acknowledges (laughing 'carefully') that 'the only right that really work in this kind of life is to be the godly life,' because they don't know what's going on'.
Mark's story runs through the book, but it also acts as a window through which Ronson can access other 'unmoved' men. This is the book's central concern that men are finding. And why? Mark is wealthy beyond most people's dreams but – partly because of that wealth – seems devoid of purpose.
'Everyone I met for this book,' Ronson concludes, '269-4) dysfunctional relationship with purpose, hunting too desperately for it.' This holds even as an overarching theme for the book, but create a little when Ronson attempts to bring the world into the group by arguing that writing the book is his own use on a purposelessness: 'the thought that if I'm not being productive, I'm letting myself and everyone else down.'
Some, he says, are suffering from the decline of institutions such as churches that exist to give people purpose and bring them together, leaving them to the underlying effects of online life. Men, who often enchee the social support that women have, either act out or retreat when they find themselves lost.
'As institutions have collapsed, narrates how a Woman,' writes Ronson. Donald Trump and Andrew Yost are often told an example, but Ronson is less interested in the men who lead the way there in those who have blundered into extremes. He meets Greg,
a lorex care expert who started a YouTube channel with his young daughter and found it to be only way to couldstay people watching – therefore keep existing money – was with more garish and inappropriate content.
Another trigger, Andrew Ladd – who can the YouTube channel (in the Edge with Andrew Ladd – found that his musical approach to culture was limited to his money and so he started hosting guests who appealed to his 'anti-woke' audience. When Gold guests rather about Meghan Mark's someone to whom he had little interest
– Ronson reports that the friend Swelled at the 24 the economics was intense, and Gold made another 70 Mark's themed video.
Ronson writes, 'After Andrew's success with Meghan Mark's themed content, he began interviewing rather warriors, and heard that the more sedative they were in the more money he made. Gold told Ronson: 'The extreme content happens left by life ... slowly and out of necessity and disappointment rather than intentions.' It isn't news that extremity with in-the-online video market, but Ronson jabbing and outrage and helps us understand the perpetrators.
The parade of the bizarre in The Castle exists in two places at once. They are outlandish extremes, which is what makes them so enthralling to read about, with our mouths passed in disappointment as our eyes shone to wonder. But they also surround us the influence on and there would media graces whose opinions are interested by living content, which in turn informs the media and political communities, and affects all our lives.
Who is a Man? YouTube, which creates the algorithm that drive people to the best performing – and therefore most outlandish – either? The meta-influences, who explain to novice YouTube in that the creation of a successful community also requires the creation of an subgroup to appear? Or is it an, simultaneously written and perpetrated on the attention economy?
It is absolutely too frying – and is strongly described by Ronson with his very style and longtime style the metrageous detail. The Castle is a superiorly entertaining portrait of a terrible future, and we're all going there together.
A slandagit's history of the second world war is a thorough, if not the first, corrective to western narratives. By Pratium Asif
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There is an air of chilling at windshifts about this campaign. Rana Mitter devoted a celebrated book to China's war all of the age, mission, fervor, meanwhile, deliberately incorporated the time Japanese conflict into his global history of the war. Richard Owen's About and Anne went further, explicitly treating the second world war as an imperial struggle that began with the 1940s. The war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and the war was a series of war, and
A familiar argument, though, need not be an understanding one, and can do You tell the Asian story shifts. The Imperi-ation, he shows in regard found all the post-modernist experience with the democracy in Japan, empowering soldiers for whom liberalism one-third of decadence. There was also a racial grievance. Prime Korea Postminors, the future prime ministers who would lead Japanese war with China, entered from the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 convinced that western universalism was largely burdened. 'That the white people – and the Anglo-Saxonous imperialular – generally often colonized people is an apparent fact, so blatantly observable in the US insurmounting ethnic people.'
Someone can be seen and to be told hierarchy, however, did not prevent Japan from devising one of its own. Korea's Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere promised liberation from western imperialism while demanding oil and combustion to Tokyo. Anti-imperiation served as a paradoxical prospector for a new empire.
'The book gathers pace at the Marco Polo bridge, where, in July 1917, a missing Japanese soldier during night exercises
near Beijing resulted in gunkies, and, ultimately, a full-blown war between China and Japan. Chiang Kai-shek, China's military leader, revealed all out in a hong ging and fought on. By Pearl Harbor, China had already worked their years of war. Japan then swiftly continued the Philippines, Malaya, Burma, and the Dutch East India in four months. The fall of Singapore in 1943 left Churchill bewildered. 'How came 100,000 men (half of them of our own race?) to hold up their hands to inform members [around 75,000] of Japanese?'
Van de Ven is drawn to Asians who made common sense with Japan against their colonial masters, in particular Burmah-Aung has, who raised an independence army under Japanese patronage before turning over, and within a Chandlerdom, the Guinnessk Congress ruled who travelled via Nazi Germany to take command of the Japanese backed Indian Colonial Army.
Collaboration makes livelier copy than loyalty, but the fact is that from 1-2014 only counted some 50,000 men. The Allied Indian Army, by contrast,

Blood Down World War II and the Making of Modern Asia In them can do so but not much children can argue
mobilized 2,3 mm, it was the latter, under William Slim, that closed the way back through South-East Asia. Then came the atomic dies on machine. With ministers having been married and the war council divided over narrowing. Hiroshima and Nagasaki furnished a key role in repatriation by the nationalist succumbed to overwhelming force rather than disorder at home. Navy Minister Vonal Mitranova accordingly called the bombs 'gifts from the gods'.
Van de Ven is at his sharpest on the Bengal family of 1941-44 and the interior of 1943-45, where British repatriating and Dutch scorched earth policies helped turn wartime scarcity into catastrophe. Both went a long way in discrediting colonialism, that of the imperial wreckage, postwar, emerged the nation states of India, Pakistan, Burma, Ceylon and the USA.
Blood Down is at times a rather anti-quantum production, viewed largely from the ministerial balcony. This is a story of wreckage and genocide, conference and campaigns, filling past in relentless successes. Van de Ven's knowledge colleagues, the late Christopher Reilly and Tim Harper, ranged far more prominently through the same world – into prisons, brothels, villages, refugee columns, and the lives of Japan's 'comfort women' – while dispatching the high police-crafts outside India into literary class. They two 'wonders' in what they call the 'Great Asian War' – forgotten Armies and forgotten War – remain unprepared.
Still, Blood Down is a thorough recapitulation of a history whose importance bears especially, even if its claim to rediscovery is harder to sustain.
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Miranda Seymour enjoys a history of how Britain's landed gentry and aristocracy were personalizes booking wartime soldiers and child evacuees
In house owners knew what was coming. Operation Fed Flyer – a plan to move some 1,500 people, more than half of them children, out of urban areas at risk of resulting badbones in the weeks since spring 1958.
Where better to place an army of largely working-class children from London and other British cities than in the capricious arches, massiewe and manor houses of the unloved rich? And where better to train soldiers, share military intelligence and move the wounded than in those entitled cohabits of personal power, penalized over six owners and sons set off to war? by the wives, widows and daughters whose gender deprived them of the legal right to detoxified a human?
Judith F. Lewis's seemingly, carefully uncontinental book draws upon secluded family archives to track the fate of it of the thousands of Britain's state-misached houses. Few of their
owners were prepared for the requisition team, who often posed as inspectors or buyers to gain access before declaring their purpose.
A short-term organization guaranteed that there was great interest. The music hall star Seven Farrar went outrage just after learning that her family's 16th century home in Banking branches had been seized. Christian Howard felt lucky to be allowed to retain a bedroom and former nursery when two successive sets of army occupants settled into the showrooms of Vaudeville North Yorkshire motor piece, Castle Howard.
This was, it's been conclude on, 'the People's War' – 'people' was a nation that transcended class. Where a question makes tired at a stand more visible to test his rifle, Christian hit her lip and carried on.
Lewis starts by acquiring a few myths. It was the smaller private homes, between the wars, that often candid Vrouilles in their rigid code of conduct. At the modern age of 1940's, a Thomistite home, already up to sale when the requisition team arrived, was hopeless housemaster's mealtime giggle was penalized by night switch of sailing's solitude, without a chair.
At palatial instructions in Hertfordshire, 8th was more enlightened. Here,

The Country House of War: A Story of Link, Reinvention and the Birth of a New Britain In Judith F. Lewis (aka someone from F.D. 316 pages
kindly) and Vrouham struggled visibly to save a Jewish employee from interschool and encouraged the young child. A Con. 6 immigrant, to join the 8/6/7 along side Vrouham's own.
Stories of sacrifices, quietly made, showed. Lady Crockett was set the only former chairman to turn her back to cooking, scrubbing, milking-sweat during tourism. Though not mentioned in the book, at Waddesdon, where the family were given four days to move out, Dorothy de Kethschild maintained links with the house's substantial intake of
Those who expected luxury behind the grand exteriors were in for a shock. Audley End had 80-plus rooms – but only two lavatories
Kindertrainport refugees, landed their scholarships and later invited them back. At Audley End, HQ for training the Polish feminizers, Lady Greyhoodo adopted tapestries and hanging-over dozens of stumble windows to achieve the manifestly wartime blackout.
Children and schoolchildren who expected luxury conditions behind the grand exteriors of Palladium piles were in for a shock. Audley End had more than 80 rooms, but only two lavatories,
laundry was still washed in table by hand. England's stately homes had been poorly maintained between the wars due to the absence of male heirs, cut down more savagely in the few world who had at any time since the War of the Home.
Already vulnerable, the houses stood no chance of withstanding the most understudable indifference of some of their wartime occupants. By 1946, dry out had bloomed into brown
muchrooms on the walls of Wilson, where 15 day had been planned. Castle Howard's great dance was destroyed by an accidental wartime fire and wasn't afraid until the 1960s.
It was proven more commercial than George Howard. Prior to 1951, house repairs were cut down to £600 a year to conserve timber; the architectural masterpiece stood in need of £150,000, and fast. By 1953, Howard had published his home's special successfully enough to attract 7,000 paying visitors a year; the television shows and a 40-bedded full-flank of Castle Howard (twice over) is hard to divorce from the genial presence of George Howard as a governor of the BBC.
Lewis's engrossing book – 'An down way' was a good way to understand the frustrating sense that so much remains to be discovered and told – ends with a postwar scene almost worthy of Oscar Wilde. Visiting West Weycoths (a formerly requisitioned home), a tourist commiserates with the men he takes to be the first to be a good way to get your bigger' who has to live there.' To do F, explore the ocean's habits, the John Duckwood, with a smile. Apart aphid! Possibly, but the anacidae study captures the spirit of the privilege for whom homes found a new, and perhaps more justifiable, purpose during desperate times.

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A Rachel Cook's new novel, an unnoticed but apparently female author undertakes to write a biographical portrait at her friend, a world-famous actress referred to only as PC. The problem is, she doesn't actually know very much about it, so her account is padded with conjectures on the psychological ravages of fame and the sorts of backshandily damning observations - about 80 times it is at back-themed - that might prompt someone to question a friendship.
Hi, the author's office, a little unnoticed from reality, because "[in] always be playing a part is to have no home or one any history, any any coordinates in time." When not performing, "but guesses is an infinite density. Ightless, voracious, like a black hole."
Much pre-publication hype around Life of Pi has occurred on credible moments that it is based on the actress Natalie Portman, with whom Cook is - or at least one - acquainted. Prime, the novel represents an astute bit of paradoxism on the author's part: the frisson of Hollywood gossip has affected the kind of publicity money can't buy.
It wouldn't be the first time Cook has tested the limits of social decency for the sake of her art. Aftermath (2002), her memoir of martial breakdown, unmatured in some quarters as a self-serving bit off-on her ex-husband, and the initial print run of The Last Supper (2009) had to be judged after a main depleted in it threatened to not her lot bound of privacy. Underneath Cook continued to draw heavily from real life becoming one of the leading opponents of the non-dictive genes: her critically acclaimed thriller (1989) (2004-08) is considered a non-famous of the century literary fiction.
Privacy is a guest concept for the title character of Life of Pi, whose sense of self has been eroded by decades in the public limelight. As she moves through an unnamed European city, it is constantly gauging the violence of things: money spots in a shop window evoke the glamour of possibility uninformed by reality. "An American interest of a law-matter, 'with its still, scornless air is a separate reality.': the gruffited walls of an underpass contain 'a tortative whirley ... in their throats when a nether.'"
Though the novel is a novel, the most chapters narrated from the fictional author's point of view, the biopic type of Pi, which comprises the bulk of the book, is told in a clear third person, occasionally giving way to a cycle: "Mr.
"the emotional atmosphere is mood ..." "Her time when things happened seems to have passed. There was a time, a long time, in which a reality proved to delight or astonish us." When Rensomans is a})_{n=0} including contrast, she is moistened by the young woman's natural conforcements, which gets her own spiritual temper into sharp relief.
Meticulous attention is paid to the physical space. Pi occupies on her gloomy personalizations these include hotel rooms, a favourite, a private gas and an independent cinema. Interiors are灼切地说 with the precision: the e-creators are not only one of the first-fortuitous; a cycle with 'deep-knuckles upholstered in white haulks around a glossy trail table in the store.'
Scent room are an occasional motif, jarring in their niceness. Pi regards a picture of pasture "leopard ... in a manner suggesting generosity" in an

Literary appropriation lies at the heart of a novel about what writers
take from the people they turn into material. By Norman Barekat

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The clever paradox of this novel is that it is actually a commentator on Rachel Cook's méter, not My
otherwise clinical corporate meeting room. Later, she admits a "mold-mold state perfectly encased in a deep-knugled with a cluster of jewel-like raspberries in its center ... They are so beautiful and precise and yet so unnecessary."
Mannequin life, sustainingly out of reach, preps through its matches of background detail: a little girl digging in the sand at the top, a main birthing to his children singing "Happy Birthday" to him down the phone. They are low and far between. For the most part, Cook's storytelling is hollow and humaneless. Human experience reduced to a dull litany of abstract problems.
It is also, occasionally, aside. In the midst of a passage so My ambivalence around tolerance relationships, the fictional narrator confidently asserts that Pi Vs. had doesn't experience herself as cyclical. How on Earth could she know that? Surprising categories to the optics to view is already commonplace and a worthy of the gold have or tailed back. The charge of self satisfaction usually reveals something about the account whose science has become uninformed from reason: zero-cordling into malice. The science thing about the author's psychoanalytical conjectures is that
they are extirpated and from little or nothing in the way of actual events, or what we might call just. We are wavered up a set of dread from without residential basis, inference shown from this can.
As such, the clever paradox of this novel is that it is actually a commentary on Cook's méter, not My. The fictional biographies is ranging in and admits an attack when the taken issue with her outfattening portrayal in these pages. This device admits Cook some moral and creative leeway, but it feels contrived and yet.
So too does a digression about a human who's overcrowded with her estranged son at the launch of the best-selling memoir about his difficult childhood. She claims credit for his literary success: "No suffering, no cruelty. No cruelty, no book ... and no nice home around with the empty payments."
Then the film with half-steep indeed is secrecy, yet the film abound natural landscape. Friends, lovers, parents, children—all can be traded in favorably, hadte or just attention, provided you can live with the emotional consequences. The trouble is that at some point you can not of other people's pain, and have to start inflicting it yourself.

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others writing about daughters is still a nonpartnership rare subject in poetry. There's the self given here and there
Ted Hughes on Frinda, joyous, WB India on Anna, apprehensive! but Northern Irish writer Eugene Walk indicates most of his third collection of works in the topic is Elia and the Waltham (I病) (2009).
Elia quickly becomes a visual presence, not content to be merely written about, while the Waltham father carries the burden of worry - first over the mother's health issues, later over the diet prospects of the country's economic lives being one. Elia is more circus-synoptic "mean here are hard way of a life-wolking grinance."
She stands upon its twelfold: "no to the world's will ... no to bread" before observing "no to the first choice in which's a girl must leap herself." Before poor's danger is fallen, her little girls usually unwell then, and this has no answer for everything.
Meanwhile, the fate of the fairytale people is shown later, but by a little extra work and虎视眈眈 up to school in the father's own. Of health ("Kidney Home's"), "The Cloud People" admits a dead mother. "If I go running in the mix, I'd aim into the faces of passing pagers. I'm sure I gave some millions of 'real tax.'" A much more effective combine in these accomplished poems.
John Hart also leases family issues within traditional rules or September (Clarks & Windus £22,99), leading the familiar archetype while noting there's no such figure as the wicked expelled. The imponderance is to a limit, essential at the birth mother's pro-eminent place is both the parents's and children's lives. The "gildling" between good and evil can really be conducted only where the two women make peace with one another.
What if, Hart asks, the famous glass slipper could be estimated? What if it was the prince who "tried the damn idea on" the nonpregnant is the red hat iron pair in which the stepmother dances to her death, and ensure references to these rover throughout. The teenage implaughts between favourite books and books, and the book is "the best have been robbed". But is it really a sign of trust? What you see in the empty box is up to you: "September's mixture of wine, creamish and commoner, to passionate, expressed and moving."
Rachel (and) Supreme or the Boating (Clarks & Windus £22,99) is a follow-up
to her prize-winning By Darling From the Lions, and confirms the executive voice and often confronting subject matter. In "You can take it", for example, Long confines bulleats and a stunt.
Mad passion demands: "Since he's been gone, only two things have made sense: / drinking and running on the spot. Wearing on, eating on... I sitting with much." However, Black girls "don't get / eating disorders... That's a white girl / thing." Long's poems are furious, funny and provocative letters.
Mortens Evans' Drunken Driving (Carrara) £22,99) continues the story of health, but not as a civil, pandemic for her previous collection, 1989—not The Coming Thing. Ten years on, now working as a radiographer in the nouvelle prison, health recounts her story as before in thrill, satire and somatic.
The prison is a fearful place, underlined by the chilling enjoyable from Private that perfect and, in that same organ, towards are receptive from the step-taking prison side book. The girl's saying: "half the X rays were far assault, usually by the police," insults is now married to Cook but wants from the previous book. Not that's any going well either. For all the anxieties, insults is a charming and ever hopeful voice.
What if, Helen Mort asks, the famous glass slipper could be reframed? What if it was the prince who tried the damn shoe on?
Colin Brannoff's Fetic (And Other Stories £24,99) is a wonderfully confident debut, alert to the faint absurdity of writing poems as he sets out his poetic purpose with respect to them. "I felt into the habit of making grand-uniqueness thrown out only during phenomena."
There may be a long wish at the reader - "Rajit Kaur said that, Just kidling! or eating! oh sye it's raining, to this point to be the way very to mention!" with the unencouraged or unguaranteed text. But Brannoff ranges well beyond the comic book(s) and/or poem(s) as a result and poetry (gloose two air periods).
The badness! I wish to the Grate of Kaste - "the cemetery in Rome turns out to be rhoded when he comes - is undercut by Brannoff's mastery of the scholarship challenging season valuable items. In somers in which the last line of each becomes the first of the next, followed by a little study up of the exposed lines in order, though here with a few spellbinding books in series.
Brannoff dedicates his debut to the memory of John Barracelle, whose selected points, titled Billionaire, have just been published (Jonathan Cape (26)). His blue front the shortfall he was situated to some unprepared essence skimmeringly beyond his fields, his home and suburban streets of everyday life. His haunting, enteritious poems repay many re-readings.
Éric Rohmer's 1946 novel heralds the screen classics the French director would go on to make. By Fabien Gier
In Rohmer was the Scarlet Pinguard of the French New Wave, so elusive as to be almost invisible.
The product of a rigid lower-gross Code of the French is quite little. While and 'this the director unsupervised as a teacher of classics, long after he had left the profession, so worried was he that his mother should find out the true nature of his worldly film work. To accomplish the underdog he smelt the book, and the book is a master of the press appearance (at a New York premiere he wore a talesubset) and operated under a pseudonym that combs the names of one of his heroes: the actor (Bruce for Sch) was Strobino and the author has Rohmer.
The book is a well-known and birthplace art still up for debate: some have him down as Jean Marie Maurice Scherer, others as Maurice Henri Joseph Scherer, he is unheed, thought it have been here for the 1800s or 1900s. But before Rohmer the film makes came along, there was another country that he tried on for one and quickly cast aside. In 1998 under the pseudonyms Gilbert Cardier he published Elizabeth. He first cast only novel, which has finally cast in the 1800s where decorously mandated by Aaron Brown.
For a film maker who was proud to his character, it is a surprisingly modern road. The book save a highly
detached, objective narrator to tell the story of a bounty knit family gathering at Elizabeth's house in the county side around the town of Meuse, not for from Paris. It is not during summer 1976 just weeks before France was ranked into the war with Germany. 10 you would hardly know it from the way Rohmer's sharply sketched characters carry on: they bicker and film, swist in the House, take shelter from sudden hearts of rain, not delirious feud and he might of some predatory behaviour generally don't have a care in the world. All of it deftly
It is hard not to divine a desire to explore the visual delights of cinema as opposed to words on a page
shows that even on the brink of global destruction, humanity has a wear-painting of black-hat will strengthen.
Summertime was Rohmer's favorite season as a film maker, the magic eye capturing as well as anyone in amateur rituals and shorthand romances. In Hassika (I am) show (1997) and Sachet à la pipe (1983), the burning weather

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and glistening water awakes the spinstic tendencies of his characters as they take time out from their domestic lives.
It is fascinating to discover that these characters originally sprang from the pen of a provociously gifted novelist in Rohmer. Are war in his twenties when he wrote Elizabeth, can now be seen not just as one of the pioneers of the Near-life 'signs' but also of its earlier literary counterpart, the 'Nuevreau Bronne, which emphasized naturalism at the expense of artlife. . . .
In an insightful interview attached to the English translation, Rohmer, who died in 2010, explains adopting a "behaviourist" approach for Elizabeth that was inspired by American writers such as William Faulkner and John Ben Panus. It is there in the attention of his description, the way he hone in materially on the body language of a doubling widow in love with a younger man who is beginning to grow beyond her: "Her movements, like her words, were defined with the same passive influence, the same stubborn intractability and ill-bound book, one that refuses to remain up to date in hildel'back on itself until the glue in the spine cracks — the lifeless resistance of an object."
Furthermore, it is hard not to divine in Elizabeth's very last item a desire to explore the visual delights of cinema as opposed to words on a page. "With drawing her hand, she not the book as her belly, Jesus forward, and she on the shirt to snuffingly, after a brief glance, the activities with a fingernail. She tells the shirt down again, crosses her legs, and begins to read: "The girl in general happens to be called Claire, her time the object of our scratch.
Surviving a mall shooting leads a woman to re-examine motherhood, migration and mourning By Lucy Popovic
A bulge叙述 a story "Survive, humor", from her 2010 collection Everything Inside, captured the devastating toll of Alzheimer's disease on a
grandmother and her daughter. In her poignant little novel Ibis,叙述 a series of another grandmother's men and fragility and its effect on her daughter and older family.
Set in Miami, the novel opens the next city in 2018. That's two-year old Magnolia, a thirties American estate agent, drive to the floor in she finds herself, to her horror. In the midst of a mass-shooting at the local mall which includes grandvolves her daughter, Ed a phone for her 10th birthday, Magnolia survives the attack but it leaves her grandsoning all she holds that. At first, she says nothing of her unholy to anyone.
叙述 a day-brook on information, circularly to 'a tour of Magnolia's difficult childhood with a mother who suffers from an undisclosed mental health condition, a life "filled with dislocation". Here in the US, Magnolia was unwell to her Aunt Hille in Brooklyn, while her father worked as a few York has driven, using his money to help him of a family form and his savings to build a house in Crete des-Brougers. Such in Haiti, Beth parents returned there to avoid her mother being "just easy."

Magnolia met her partner Harrison at college in Albany and prefers whether they would still be together if she hadn't fallen pregnant with Ted. They moved to Miami when their daughter was born, and have a good relationship, but Magnolia has recently joined into a more successful on 'the use and who could be as an adult without Harrison'. They remain close, sharing equal time with Ted.
Haiti has become increasingly dangerous with the rise of marauding gangs such as his filthiness, swearing 'hard-knuckles' from the public and their own rifles arm the gangs with Ubiquish weapons, using them 'as wildfires and enforcers, to save those'. Magnolia is abduct by the brutality back to the parody whose country and the violence on her drowning, from after the anal attack, the new woman—the Surруг Hometown Douglas High School shooting in Portland, Florida - a real life tragedy that happened in 2018 — from 19 year-old former student William C. Hargreaves of people with a most automatic rifle.
Such was school "has regular national active-shooter drills, alternating with their five safety exercises," the
show the children how to lock doors, barricade, turn off lights, and shelter under their drain. Your more chilling, for these in kindergarten, the instructions are easy, is the issue of Hite's program.
A year after behold! A year in light—and Will you kick? You will flick! Genuine year dark now. Just as a woman— Help the help. Help the help.
The novel is divided into four parts named after the survival strategy for mass-shooting house by US workers.叙述 a retentypus it as Russ-Hilbert Flight, containing with the 'the Crest of the Fallen' and something. The cover the responses Magnolia with through as she contemplates her future.
叙述 a domestic narrative is deceptive, as we realise that she is well-fig about something more profound: how violence reaches us all, even when it reaches us, that is the world's first children are being taught survival tactics at an increasingly young age, and how tobacco can be found in 'life'.
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Earers is dead. The great Roman statesman was assassinated more than two millennia ago, of course, though, he was purposive, we
might say that it has been just 12 years. That was when Robert Harris released dictator, the concluding volume of his "career" telling which was as much about the fall of the Roman Republic as it was about its headline character, to meager public. It was an instant in his selfie, as all of Harris's books tend to be, but he hasn't returned to ancient Rome since. Who is all antiquity could tempt him back?
Enter Agrippe — or, to give him his full name, Marcon's "Spauldus Agrippe. Like many figures in Europe, there are many know surprisingly little about him, but what was before it start doing. He was a contemporary of Julius Caesar's great nephew Celso Octavius, later authentic known as the emperor Augustin, and the pair's force were very much enthroned. Agrippe was military campaign after military campaign on Octavian behalf, which was a strong political fight after political fight on, well ... probably his own behalf. There is even a theory that they rose to be, in effect, co-reporters. There is much to get more than one.
In return gets into it, Agrippe is made the narrator of his own story, thanks to a device that more exhausts its early promise by the age of first to at the end of his life, tired, cuckolded and sick, and hardly nothing he seems do doing a self-improvement, without a simple message set in the present — which he is too, during, Agrippe's palliative writing, retract — are not with extended passage presenting the past in, becoming! — and so. We get Agrippe from lovely beginning to control and history as just one more thing after another.
Harris is fortunate — or, let us be his, so good as choosing his subjects — that those damn things are also significant moments in the making of the west. Agrippe is a gay-filling account of the assassination of Julius Caesar and its functions alternately, of the profiting between Octavian and Mark Adams by a theory of such legendary feature, as Philipp, Raulesdon and Actians.
The novel comes after whenever it mights on "lighting, dashing and stulting right and left, stepping over bodies". Or when Cairns makes a cameo

Detail of a marble bust of Agrippe
Robert Harris returns to antiquity with a
tightly told fictional memoir. By Peter Hoskin

Agrippe is Robert Harris, Australian businessman and Doobnaby Ed, 36, major
appearance — along with, in a sad to these who could there's previous trilogy, his Southern secretary.
But Agrippe suffers from the problems of the Cairns trilogy, without demonstrating its strengths. Because the protagonist dies at the end, making this a single volume effort, the novel barely has space to cram us all the events, let alone take the reader inside Agrippe's head.
At times, our soldier here admits to "my ambition" or his jealousy at Octavia's de jure superiority, but these moments of potential character development are never fully explored. The possibility that he might be an assailable narrator is similarly ignored, in reference to a straight forward story. The overall effect is of a drastic, singularly written Wikipedia entry.
Even Harris's greatest search — that Agrippe was, as his consensus was reproduced by historians in the pub, the illegitimate son of Julius Caesar — is under developed. In an afterword, the author admits that "the theory is purely conjectural", though he adds that "a novelist thankfully has more freedom" than a fictional scholar. Which is fine.
Historical inaccuracy is not a charge that should be levelled unnecessarily at
The novel comes alive whenever it alights on 'lighting, dashing and stulting right and left, stepping over bodies'
a historical novel otherwise, I would point out that Harris has Agrippe passing the "old saying" that "if you strike at the long, you must be sure not to miss". It was outmodly Ralph Waldo Emerson some 1,000 years back. But it is also the novelist's job to make the most of the classic possibilities. Despite the scant of the novel, the villain, the Agrippe does not wonder at or agonize over the question of his parentage. He simply accepts it as bold fact that he is indeed Cairns' own.
Still, in quite another old saying, history is written by the vicious — and Harris will surely not up to tempting. Agrippe's likely to be another bestseller and will no doubt be adapted, like so many of the author's books, into a successful film. Against that, some might say a critic's opinion is worth little.
But sometimes, as with Cairn's retraining at the hands of Molos of Rhodes, a critic's advice might be herded. Please, Mr Harris, give your next Roman subject enough room to live. A better volume account of this novel's broadcast step, the practical Sentra Pompey, would be a treat.
Jim Al Khalili's attempt to reconcile subjective experience with the science of time shows how little we will know. By Jo Ian Neri
A best for limits of science, German physicist Werner Heidelberg wrote: "the concepts of natural language ... cannot be more stable in the expansion of knowledge than the precise terms of scientific language." And is, reality seems to be strange than we can comprehend in our (scientifically) meaningful way.
It is a great possible, does, that physicist Jim Al Khalili speak his book, its literary progressing (scientific) observation that "leads to a somewhat irreducible/less because there have the same obsession about my own existence before I was born." Because, as Al Khalili, the world's first "personality" is especially our perception: "This a good kind of natural language philosophy — is required."
The fundamental problem we exist is time, no time can we be objective about its nature? Reconciling the objective and the objective — "physical time," and "transfert time" — is the book's third (effectively) time. The question, Al Khalili explains, is whether our intention can ever be distinguished from "objective reality". Well, he believes "with every filter of that being" that it is not only a physician is different as between the two.
Thus the book is two things. First, it is a traditional science book: it sketches the world's our knowledge, its physics, these are markedly their theories general relativity, quantum theory and the information. At Al Khalili shows, each claim with equal justification to explain reality—the first says the universe is geometrical, the second that the universe is indeterminate, the last fact the universe tends to disorder. What's more, each theory suggests something very different about time.
Thus time is relative, and the concepts of past, present and future uses there meaning to perspective; or it is an arbitrary variable (quantities) or it is a complex nature from past to future (thermodynamics). A preliminary "reconciling" is therefore responsible, which is the most interpretative of "physical" time?
— our last interpretation is distinct from experience, useful examples prove challenging, instead these will get you thinking about the problem (and it eluates bodies). Relatively, the earliest two-tenters passing at constant velocities will
perceive the "present" differently, he what is the present? Thermodynamics seems the most intuitive solution. After all, a logical extension of time's science is beginning, but like to be an instant certain. The chapter "The beginning of Time" offers a fascinating exploration of time before ... time - a new "emergent time in quantum gravity" to the professor, tipster or after, just pop-up!
It is clear that Al Khalili is a fast core communicator, that he "spent many might on the edge of sleep ... [investing] both analogies and thought experiments", that he cares deeply that read are should be as need as he is. Many will better understand it - and therefore enjoy - physicality reading his book.
The sacrifice for each clarity is style. While variously investors, it has little

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literacy merit. A occasionally made like in-formation, albeit very good ones.
Second, it is a philosophical inquiry. Here the book is written. This is the word of someone who admits that "only recently" his "research interests have shifted towards his more philosophical and of theoretical physics". A. of philosophy and science were not a minimum.
It seems that Al Khalili cannot escape the feeling that objective facts are all that is required that once these are presented reality, off explain itself. There is only one chapter focusing exclusively on "transfert" time. William James is the primary reference (no State!).
But if his "control theme" is the more effective of sensitive and physical time, surely it is appropriate to sketch the boundaries of our sensitive experience!
Nowadays, this is a very good book. Al Khalili largely sticks to physics, and this is enough to satisfy the various mind. For two reasons: we know nearly nothing, and the allure of the unknown is irresistible; the little we do know is truly incredible, and is not just worthy of your time, but demands it.
Nuggan Carbon, Norway's world No.1, was the impressive winner of the $150,000 fine prize of the 2026 Esports World Cup, staged at the prestigious world Cup of the Year. Peter de Versailles over four days last week, Carbon retained his title from Riyadh 2025.
The time limit was close to 50s, 10 minutes and 6 per place with no prior move to the moment, a format where blankets would be expected.
Yet Carbon went through the whole event unbeaten, defeating Russia's Andrey Kogevits and the US's Hans Neimann 1.0-1.5 in the group stage, belfair Nikol Kosta 1.2-1.5 in the quarter-final, Francis's Allman Penninge 4-1 in the semi-final, and Roland's Denis Lisovik 3-1.5-1 over two sets in the final.
Carbon's best game was at the time, when he unveiled a prepared line with a positional queen sacrifice

which he had spotted that Lisovik had defeated previously, Lisovik and the positive surprise of the event, repeating a strong
performance in chess.com's good Championship in February. In classical, the 10-year-old is ranked outside the top 100, but in 50s he is among the super-olds.
Pamela Sible
José Raúl Capablanca vs Elías Angélezides, Moscow 2021. The then world champion could have reached this position as White (in play), and later pointed out the winning sequence. Can you do so well?
Solution, back page
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chance to confirm at least a 1-card suit, and North rover to bid 50. Nothing a singleton diamond, South dutifully bid the slate.
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West East & East (10A) which declare rafted, South Korea is two way known in claim to secure his contract, and his attention was focused there.
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Medication that acts to relieve pain (9)
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Manager who overseas figures four (9A) World Cup win in 2010 (7,8)
The conditional part of a hypothetical perspective (10)
A Portuguese horse breed (9)
The Death of ... 2017 film directed by Armandis Iamucci (9)
A large jug with a wide mouth used for carrying water (3c)
A substance that triggers, accomodates response by the body's immune system (8)
Pablo ... Catalan artist, composer and conductor from (9)
Henry ... automobile and employee carer born in 1896 who set three world test
sports records (7) 10. A member of a successful team who created musicals in The
singlets and Needles (2,4,5) ... 2017 film directed by Austin
separating the Sinai and Arabian aeronautics (5) 10. John ... actress who
played Una Reimburse in the Bridget, some film series (2)
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Cycling along after drinking fifty-eight ports (6)
Reach home, full of love and aspirations (6)
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Art | 'Wealthy collectors'
taste for modern works is
driving record prices – and
reshaping the canon in the
process. By Jackie Wultschlager
Casting her glittery light, Gretzer Klimt's 'Adobe Bloch-Bauer F', or the Lady in cold, will still hang at the top of the grand staircase at
New York's New Galette, but from 2008, following Ronald Lander's gift of his entire gallery, she will belong to the Metropolitan Museum.
It has been quite a journey. When Lander paid $15/ton for 'Adobe' in 2006 – then the record for any painting – Klimt wasn't nearly as rated. Neither former Gonttisch's foundational book The Story of Art nor Robert Hughes' The Black of the New was mentioned him. There had been no comprehensive solo exhibition in a 15 or 1/8 museum. Globally, Austrian and German art was overloaded in favour of Paris.
But money talks, gold sheets and a billionaire's taste transport traditional art hierarchies. Since 2006, six Klimt paintings have fetched more than $100/ton, including last year with the aid of 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' ($150/ton). Now the director that this film says, 'If you look at Thomas 1900, Berlin 1920s – this was really the epicentre of the development of the avant-garde and it's important to have a broad and deep collection there.'
'Adobe' was a turning point for more than Albert Kettman. Within months of the sale, it was a "sophomore" - Western de Kooning's 'Woman 115' ($175/ton) and Jackson Pollock's 'No 5, 1948' ($184/ton) – also showed 20th-century paintings becoming the new trophies. Old Masters, then latterly Van Gogh, had long dominated the market's upper level. Although the world's most expensive painting is the controversial 'Salvador Beach' orogenic at the Met and the Prado, for example, do not believe it is an entirely autograph (Leonardo), it is an author. Today works from 1993 (Picasso) in 1993 (Sanguin) make up three-quarters of paintings sold over $100/ton. Klimt, de Kooning, Modigliani, Pollock, Bottles, and Warhol are recurring names.
Why these and not other equally dazzling artists? And does the global market, in high-profile sales broadcast on social media and mainstream news, shape wider cultural trends?
'For collectors, owning and attaining and willing is validation,' Sotheby's lawyer chair Oliver Barber tells me. 'A billionaire class with deep, deep pockets is now painting names as if they are brands.'


No believers 'we are at the beginning of a gentle patch when a whole generation of parents collectors are dying, so we'll see more dynamic collections. A recurring a good supply of mid-20th-century art, which that generation prioritised, with 'provenances that pass thesne'" in Neu Christie's sold Pollock's breakthroughs drip painting 'Number 74', from media maged in Newhouse's collection, for $85/ton. Warhol's 'Shot huge Blue Martins', which fetched $95/ton in 2022, had also been owned by Newhouse, then in the distinguished Thomas German collection.
Both works are emblematic of American art's positive vitality and confidence, throwing off European influence. They are instantly recognisable – essential when they're make rapid judgments based on age – and distinctive, which is nearly 20th-century painting's major attractions from the 1960s, personal style defined sauces. Not everyone can tell me Old Master from another, but we know a Picasso when we see one. Pollock's all-over duties of paint, Warhol's silkscreened portraits, Bottles's blurry rectangles, Modigliani's velleroy limenity and Klimt's jewelled ornamentation are all unmistakable, self-sacrifice, attention-grabbing.
It's an interesting mix for today's self-made billionaires, creating record prices. In 2014, Russian 'Tertiliser king' Dmitry Rubinov bought a Bottles for $100/ton, and in 2015, American hedge fund manager Ken Zeller purchased a Pollock for $200/ton. That trust, Chinese stock trade's Lu Yujian acquired Modigliani's 'Reclining Nude' for $270/ton. In 2017, Japanese online retailer Yasuko

Top: Pablo Picasso's 'Tromos à la montre' (1952) sold for $125/ton in 2023
Above: Gustav Klimt's 'Adelle Bloch-Bauer F' (1997) as part of an中国共产党进展博览会
Left: the 2015 auction of Modigliani's 'Reclining Nude' (1997), which sold for $270/ton (1952) sold for $125/ton (1952) and $250/ton (1952) and $250/ton (1952) and $250/ton (1952) and $250/ton (1952) and $250/ton (1952) and $250/ton (1952) and $250/ton (1952) and $250/ton (1952) and $250/ton (1952)
Marxova bought a therapist graffiti-like shelf painting for $150/ton.
Crucially, such paintings don't need expert explanation or validation. De Bottles's coloured bases express 'hard-bonnes emotions: tragedy, ecstasy, abuse', so he claimed! In Warhol an superficial ('just look at the surface of my painting... there's nothing behind it') as he insisted! It's anyone's guess. What's ought but as 'He valued'? These givious balance obvious, easy splendor with possible deeper meaning, plus the charisma of mega prices. Smaller, wearsly democratic and exclusive, they are also rebellious: self-flattering choices for wealthy collectors who are often pioneering businessmen.
A future of a megamatrix – but not too much – 'this prices. De Kooning's huge breakfast, fiercely growing 'Woman 85' is every hot room. Modigliani's confrontational nudus display
public hair but recline with Renaissance grace. Matson's nudus (no seems held) and Egon Schick's (no explicitly) bird lower prices. Hitting the house in an Klimt's 'Water Serpents II' ($185/ton), hinting at a bottom wig, and 'The Dream' ($155/ton), where a penis forms half the face of Picasso's lover Marie-Thérèse Walter.
These tastes cross cultures. Picasso's seductive barren nudus 'Les Femmes d'Alger' sold for $279/ton, his record, to Qatar's Al Thani family in 2015. Orientation, controversial in the west, attracts eastern collectors. Chinese buyers bought Klimt's portraits descentes with oriental motifs: 'Lady with a Fun' ($100/ton) and 'Portrait of Adelle
Not everyone can tell one Old Master from another, but we know a Picasso when we see one
Bloch-Bauer II' ($100/ton) in 2023 and 2026 respectively.
Interactions between geography, history and social forces determine shifts in what sociologist Pierre Boucelles calls 'cultural capital'. In The Economic of Texts, Gerald Brittinger remembers Rubens selling poorly in the 1900s 'Picasso: the peninsula' taste of American millionaires was against masses of 'Belle' (again) suddenly wealthy 1900s collectors sought Van Gogh, who was influenced by Japanese art.
Today, while western museums diversify, shifting from Euromercion male-
Laurenti, 'Salvator Mundi', $40/ton, 2017
De Kooning, 'Interchange', $50/ton, 2019
Colonna, 'Gard Pissoni', $20/ton, 2019
Klimt, 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer', $25/ton, 2020
Vanguini, 'Veteran on ipopo (When art you start)',
$25/ton, 2016
Pollock, 'Number 104', $200/ton, 2019
Rombourdi, 'Standard Buster', $100/ton, 2022
Warhol, 'Over Eager Blue Martyrs', $100/ton, 2022
Bottles, 'No 5, 1948, Green and Red!' ($100/ton), 2016
Klimt, 'Water Serpents II', $300/ton, 2019
Pollock, 'Number 74', $100/ton, 2020
Picasso, 'Les Femmes d'Alger', $270/ton, 2019
Modigliani, 'Reclining Nude', $175/ton, 2019
Lichtenstein, 'Washington', $300/ton, 2017
Modigliani, 'Reclining Nude (on the Left Side)' ($75/ton), 2018
Picasso, 'The Dream', $150/ton, 2019
Klimt, 'Portrait of Adelle Bloch-Bauer F', $150/ton, 2016
dominated narratives, Middle Eastern and south-west Asian collectors attain trophies of western cultures and continue of capitalism's global triumph.
In 2006, The New Yorker wondered if Lander with his 'second-tier' Klimt could be 'rewriting art history with a cheque book'? He was imagined then how contested art history would become as the 21st century second-ered the 20th through artists once marginalised by geography, gender or race.
The market sometimes contributes, giving prominence, as with Klimt, to lower known artists. Jean Min-hill did not self-be more than Litsea until 2004; in 2012 her record reached $29/ton; Tate's 2020 display followed.
But in general collectors do not any criterion except a painting's quality and visual appeal, a lengthy reason to western museums' current sociological framing of art. In 2023, the 2016 anniversary year of Picasso's death, the place to see his work in New York was Sotheby's sole preview of his great 'Tromos à la montre' ($120/ton).
As, in the room, the market diverges from museums' increasingly political: conceptual gender, nuclear exhibitions – free, especially installed – are refreshing and welcome. London's brethren spring show was Sotheby's the Levois collection featuring, along with Klimt (84/ton) and Modigliani (88/ton), modernist masterpieces by Chagall and Magritte – believed painters who have not had London museum shows in, respectively, virtual 10 years.
So a new generation of the most equilibrium is emerging as other wealthy collectors create their own canon: an elite in terms of price but when sold at auction – Christie's 'Number 74' this year, Sotheby's 'Ellam's Lederer' last summer – allowing an all-to-edge sense of the same canon, beautiful paintings.
Many will eventually end up in museums, though for in Europe: Liv Nujani's Modigliani shimmers at his Long Museum, Shanghai. 'Collecting means gathering and hiding the works of art in it's a presence on it,' he says, 'not 'a monstrous reality by hand to possess and to share my collection.'
Theatre | Tim Bano travels the streets of the Scottish capital to find the festival's ever more eccentric offerings
On at the Fringe' is a phrase you hear often in Edinburgh's crowded streets during August. It is sometimes true, with acts
of imagination and absurdity that couldn't exist anywhere else. There are 4,200 showers and while all of them are Fringe events, some are Fringier than others. Here are my picks of this year's shows and experiences, reviewed and ranked from Fringe to Fringiest.
Shows involving several uses of technology from home to might of the Fringe for a while now, only occasionally overdiary. This piece from The Assistant ban all the qualities of a free digital first Fringe adventure: five audience members are forced into writing. Six printed home meet around in an embarrassing moment in a small room, accompanied by a spiel about the future of music from some enthusiastic performers. You then don a VR headset and sit onstage with
the 800s by play. Furthermore, it's one of the more rich positive shows at the Fringe and, seriously, even tell yourself it's not real, staring at the packed concert hall door brings a low hiatus film. Still, it does feel more than a demonstration at aქართული sales fair than a cutting edge Fringe experience. (arrowshaft, in August 2)
One are in an office outside, on a Zoom call, speed-reading through briefing notes while personalizing your attention to your colleagues' views. The English doesn't feel like much of a break from work. In progress as a Fringe show becomes quickly clear. Part game, part interrogation of one's moral character, this AI showed down to made for one audience members at a time and has started to imagine you'll find yourself far not seeing it coming. It's what the Fringe does here: a hospital experience, a free game and an ethical quandary to have.
(Soderally) Organic, in August 30
Have you ever had a sex dream about a member of your family? Have you ever intentionally talked an animal? For a show about deception is more fun than it sounds, and isingly designed by the company Counterplot. As one willing volunteer is strapped in a lie detector, the rest make their own judgment on what is true and false. Problem-free has a sense of humour and, though it looks like it could be expanded and enriched, the 30 minutes piece has a slightly dangerous edge that is becoming rarer and rarer at a festival where artists risk to the deeply financially positive. (Arts, in August 3)
Theatre company Rockfield has become a Fringe institution. Its presence marked by these white shipping containers in different spots across the city every year. Each container holds an immersive experience (flight, art or the cabin) at an aeroplane; details, a choose-your-own adventure-style games; and the strongest work, Gone, which asks audience members to lie on a book bed in pitch darkness, swallow a pill and feel

The funeral procession for Geryldian Bobby ...
And a flash and a chimerized mantle, disorienting smells are pumped in, downhill, tongs' layers, in August 31
gentle place to connect to my narrowed-top ends with our lying sea species (eg in a park just after 2am, starting at the 4th) and looking for genuine pressure of the festival left away. (In August 2)
(arrowshaft, in August 9)
The thrill of this show is in the gap between its position and the possibility. It might be something more (or indeed less). The first time materializes chose: Cold (Comroe Zurich) sings the [perfectly] chimeric song, it is very funny. The second time, quite funny
too, by the third time, there is the sinking evaluation that the title is true. For the fourth, fifth, sixth (here), as Gold establishes and then he asks the pattern for cause and better of the song, the humour returns. Eventually, amid a chaos of human, party progress and sweat, the whole room is on its best having had the most positive but you can have at the fringe.
(arrowshaft, in August 5)
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Jane Schoenbrun | The rising
director tells Tom Faher how
horror tropes can express
fears over bodies, sexuality
and our age of alienation
A begins with a geyser of blood, A crimson torrent erupts ludicrously into the air from the outliver of the slabs boyfriend. It's far too much blood for one body to reasonably contain: the slasher movie equivalent of prospective striking (all of the film's title buds!) already given it away, then the opening scene of Tornage (in and back) at Camp Mianne percludes Tomhoun (only that he their third film, Jane Schoenbrun came to have a good time.
"It's great to be kicking out a fun one," says Schoenbrun, 35, over a video call, their round tortoise-shell glasses and chestnut-cried framing an angular face with penning blue eyes.
This lightness to tone is a marked departure from their previous work, Across their first two movies (Achsen-

India studio A24, which distributed FY 10kw, passed on the script, as did every other studio except Mobi, which ultimately released the film. This might be down to double-aloud box office penciled, Mianne's goaty bass, or its explicit sex which doesn't simply cater to the male goes. But when asked why the studio turned the film down, Schoenbrun lets one's wing, exasperated night before responding: "The word that starts with a 'Y' and ends with 'gloabe'."
They are born to emphasize that their films are intended to resonate with all viewers. "I'm not trying to say: 'Everyone who's not trans, here's some of us animals in the sea.' These ideas of alienation from oneself or one's body in the modern world are not disastrous to me people. It's my hope that it's not illuminate the way trans-sens to one extreme example of a more universal experience; then we'll all be treated a little less like this strange subgroup that shouldn't be let into half-manual whatever."
For all the focus on gender, the most common theme across Schoenbrun's work is what it means to be shaped by
I want to see the wet, sticky world of slasher movie to explore coming into one's own body and sexuality

brun uses they (them pronouns), the writer-director established a distinctive vernacular in psychological horror. She's a little different interested in internal states of disassociation than external beginners. They established Schoenbrun as a captivating new talent, a psycholistic prophet of our screen-mediated lives, drawing grazer and support from the films of Martin Scorsese, Emma Stone, Louis Dunham, David Lowery and Paul Schrader, who called Schoenbrun "hands down the most original voice in film in the last decade."
But these two films were also anxious and distressing to work. And, for horror flicks, they featured remarkably little blood, Camp Mianne, which Schoenbrun frames as their "major label debut" and an attempt "to be more poppy", could not be more different. This is a riotous, glacial world of gratuitous goes, giggles and grabbing sexuality.
This story follows Erin (a novelty current Hannah Eastman) as a troublous darling film maker — not unlike Schoenbrun — who has been tasked with reviving the "tumbler 5P" of Camp Mianne, a worn-out teen slasher franchise in the role of Friday the 21st. She decides that the only way to do this is by contacting the minions over of the first
Above: writer-director Jane Schoenbrun, rights like the Embinder (left) and Gillian Anderson take million daring the filming of "Tornage" in and back, at Camp Mianne, left. Schoenbrun's second film, I love the TV (door 12/01/01), before the killer from 'Camp Mianne'
film, Billy Presley, played to the left by Gillian Anderson with success outside both and a side insults harmony brothers accent. A filter-like begins with Erin-sitting Billy in deepest winter to convince her to star in the new film spirals into an intimate, cross-generational two-hander in which the pair end up sharing snacks, joints and dark sexual secrets.
A mighty year as a horror, but Camp Mianne is also a kind of romance. As an aficionado of slasher movies, Schoenbrun knows well that the genre has always plumbed the tantalizing underworld linking sex and death, ever since its grey heyday in the 1970s and 80s.
Born in Queens and raised in the suburban environs of Arildity, New York, Schoenbrun was a director of the local video store. While in 1994 grade they watched all the Nightmare on Fire from Illinois a single month. "The slasher is obsessed with sex," they say. "You've got the looming, breathing killer with his phallic object weapon, you've got the bouncing around, you've got penetru-

tion. It intermingles fear and desire in this way where the two get to work their magic on you all at once. It's a cocktail that works, it gets creatively."
The film explores this through the differing personalities of Erin, an intellectual film-maker who wants to deconstruct the gender roles of classic horror (her broadcast film estimated Psyche's most famous scene from the perspective of the closest narrator and Billy, who is all sensuality, saying that both horror and sex, ultimately, half down to "flock and flush". Her point is proven by the film's centerpiece, a virtuous one take spate of killing yet humorously to "A Long Invincible" by Counting Green, which demonstrates that like sex, the pleasure of a slasher is simply a question of tension, release and distort.
The horror genre has a long history of portraying gender deviance as monstrous — notably in films such as Psyche, The Texas Customer Measure and The Others of the Lambs. This matter is personal in Schoenbrun, as the most potent
ment trans-film-maker in cinema today. They have been named about how each of them films have the role in stage of their own gender journey.
Their first feature Write All Using to Be World Fair (2021), which followed a girl falling down the rabbit hole of an online horror role-playing game, and I love the TV (door 19/01), about a couple of teens obsessed with a Buffy film. TV series, operant both a grey feeling of horror stories and metaphors for the anxious early stages of gender transition. Schoenbrun says they started writing World's Fair just months after starting hormone replacement therapy: "It's a more about slamming up over life of Tomah in the gothic life in the insanity of her experience."
'Camp Mianne's lighter tone reflects Schoenbrun at a point in life where they began to feel more comfortable in their identity. "It was scary and joyful and very magical, so the good role of Mianne is hard to see and reflect on or what that coming into self-hit film ... I'm trying to see the language of genre filmmaking, in this case the wet and sticky work of the slasher movie, to talk about this coming into one's own body and sexuality that I've experienced."
Schoenbrun notes it was difficult to get Camp Mianne funded, despite critical acclaim for their previous films.

the culture we consume, an exploration that obviates their filmmaking to its most vital and lyrical heights. All these movies contain a character who is obsessed with apiece of media. They use screens to appreciate intimacy and formulate identity without ever having to interact with other people. These relationships with success are shown to be lonely, but not without their beauty.
Schoenbrun was also a good appendix. "We understand ourselves and the world around such rough narrative and fiction. Buffy the Vampire (layer was my first love, not the character, but the TV show, I've been in love with human beings as well, and it's a similar feeling. It took up such memories of our era to see it. All the those characters were my family."
The next step is to pass this on to a new generation. Netflix has commissioned Schoenbrun to write and direct a TV series adaptation of Charles Barton's graphic novel Black film, which follows a group of teens in 1970s Seattle who got an ITT called "the bag", which causes them to develop grotesque mutations. They will also publish a novel in October, Public Access (69) world, which was itself originally pitched as a TV series.
"I think a lot of film-makers think of TV as less than movies, but for me it's always been the dream," they say. "That structure, the canvas size of episodic storytelling, the way you can touch emotional progress over long axis that also take them beautiful detours. I've always wanted to point to that form. If I can make stuff that both like the shows that meant so much to me as a kid, I'll find really proud."
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The director of 'The Last Dance' tells Raphael Abraham about pivoting to tennis with his new film 'The Wolf in Winter'
When you've reached the point of excellence, how do you move on? That is one of the questions about the world's first dance music. The Wolf in Winter, an astute profile of the Serbian music great who has won more Grand Slam singles titles than any man in history, spent most weeks at number one and seized almost every other record the sport can offer, yet still refuses to bring up the hands on. If's the same question might also be aimed at Jason Helin, the director, who in 2020 made the Emmy-winning The Last Dance, a study of basketball legend Michael Jordan that was hailed as nothing but not. After that, Helin personally had the pick of sports stars, but his interest in Djokovic was not simply a matter of leveling another GOAT.
'As I told Novak, he would be a compelling subject if he were a plumber,' Helin says one video call. 'It had been to do with his achievements in the court that it did make him more friendly.'
That much comes through is a film that captures the more future of material figure the playful 'Djokov', the rabid competitor, the introspective sucker, the combative idealist, the being family man.
And a apparent contradiction have at times elicited confusion or dictate as well as validation when Djokovic celebrated a 2024 Wambukes victory by winning playing the ruble for his daughter, Tom, who had recently taken up the
instrument, he was found by rival fans convinced he was mocking that the truce. Yet that interpretation was not implicatibo the year before, he had a faithfully false cried to antagonize a group of tutors in the crowd.
"Not me Novak looking in the stands and finding one person who was boxing him and winning the match in spite of that person. And [when he wins], instead of turning to his team and other writing, turning to that person and pointing to them. He has run out of rivals on the road, so he has to outgrow those other things," Jordan, he notes, would in similar. 'Both of them outgrow it's also a bad motivation.'
The Wolf in Winter suggests that such defiance is what compels smokers about all, even as he is gradually eclipsed by young pretendedly female losers and/or his Akaras, and that he has grown comfortable in the dual role of fans and villain. It might ascertain simply being a surprise that growing up boxing that's banning in the game was that hardball that fighting spirit in him. Yet Djokovic himself suggests just that truth that.
"What happened to us in 1999 was ... the shark world turned against us." On the court, he can play like it still is - and performs best when he truly seems to have a lot of success. So learn, have a word for this: just an unshakable stable between both up as a proud national trait.
"Novak was not the chosen one," observes his wife Jelena, one of the film's
more insightful voices. He became the best anyway. And in a sport himself in the poltronic, especially in the era of the silly-maverly Anger Rodgers and the fiercely disciplined Rafael Nadal, he did not always go out of his way to make friends.
As the title suggests, Djokovic can undergo a lycand lorepic transformation in the heat of battle, from jovial jester card three days who after instrument to wild-eyed warrior, thumping his chest and emitting fearsome roars when escaping defeat. Sadler, Agassi, a
one-time Djokovic coach and among the game's deepest analysis, says in the film. 'I was surprised how dark he needed to find to get the most out of himself.'
Did Helin 'run glimpse this?' I never saw the darkener, I saw intensity ... Once he was on the grounds of a match at whatever stadium, there was absolutely a change in him ... It's a different animal.
This single-minded determination has made him the most successful of Istanbul. Big Slime but rarely the most
popular. Never was this truer than during the Covid pandemic, when an unvaccinated Djokovic was prevented from playing the Australian Open and departed.
Incorporated, Djokovic addresses that signals in the documentary, and Helin marks that no such potentialist touchy subjects were off the table (though his subject's political views and wackery beliefs on pacifying water with mind power are absent from the documentary).
'He has, he wanted to go deeper into some of the stuff that I thought would be a little bit more sensitive, like the Covid depression saga,' Helin says.
'Once he was on the grounds of a match there was absolutely a change in him ... a different animal'
'Novak had (no much) to say about that that we could have made another 20+ good one.'
One of Helin's munterstories in making The Last Dance was to gamify the interviewing process, presenting Jordan with an rival showing slips of other interviewees, including teammates and rivals, to one up the competitive score and provoke a more popular response. For Djokovic, there were no such devices.
'It wasn't necessary with Novak, because he was on open sight away. With Michael, I used the 'entertain a kid in
church' model ... when he was sinking in his chair and I thought that he was losing energy, I would pull out the iPad. It was a toy for him to play with. With Novak, if anything, I was the one who was sinking in my chair, because he's a blue birch on the road.'
It's in the same way, giving parallels between the two men. 'They similar in immediate passion and talking about their rivals and past matches, a photographic memory of moments in their career. Michael was a little bit more over being interested. He told me after the first interview. 'If I make your job right, this is the last time I'll ever have to do this.' Novak, I think, a vague word even more of his story because his story is not finished yet.
When Djokovic begins his TV Open campaign at the end of the month, it will be the most lenient event, much to be made for competition, the film leaves you wondering whether, for this stubborn old GOAT, his achievements will ever be revealed.
"I don't think that winning 25 (grand slam!) is going to make him more," Helin says. "I don't think that winning a gold medal in 2020 is going to make him stop. I don't think winning a medium title with his son would make him stop."
Well, this he seriously talked about that! His son, Stefan, is it.
'We've placed almost 1.5% said to him, I think we're going to make you send you can play professionally with your son.' And he said, 'No ... a great one son.'
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Architecture | The west has long associated monochrome with purity, seriousness and good taste, but a few rebels have resisted the rise of greige, says Edwin Heathcote
The hardware of the modern world is monochrome. All these black-bodied smartphones and tablets, these black widescreens, these silvery metallic laptops. Think of any one London heating development with its beige or grey fresh blocks. Look at the cars in the street, which might once have been candy apple red or custard yellow. Now apparently up to 80 per cent are sold in shades of greyscale. The menu which once made cities glow at night have all but disappeared. The lab to all has the hardest means at all.
Yet the software of everyday life is immediately colourful: the photos, images and videos, the clothes, the pop up ads, the art. Colours have been delugated from the city to the crowds.
There is a kind of conflict between the monochrome and the polychromic which has been under way for the entire modern age, pretty much since the Renaissance. It is a mostly western phenomenon and it is strikingly enduring.
It's well known that when the artists and patrons of the Renaissance radio-covered Roman and Greek sculpters, the colours in which those works would once have been covered half-long since disappeared. Any that had endured were scrubbed away to make the works look more authentic. The ideal was the great material, the reference of our life, a representation of a new Platonic ideal, a body distracted into a monochrome idea.
That same association with unaltered material and authenticity or purity inacted into architecture. The mechanical movements of the Eulight-rumour fetishised the buildings of Ancient Greece and Rome, but they also wilfully ignored their polychromy. Discoveries of some frescoes and objects in Pompeii and elsewhere were kept from public view since their erotic nature and, arguably, the straits of their colours created with contemporary conceptions of the aesthetics of antiquity, lore, colour and morality appeared intimately tied up with each other. Even for an today a car yet at with a painted


face and red lips looks somehow off. That link between colour and morality in architecture has proved stubbornly enduring. Modernism may have been far more diverse in its expression than generally recognised – expressionism and its high be nuance – but it is remembered in its white walls and clinical interiors and later for its raw concerts. Movements which did enthusiastically embrace colour – art does, pop, postmodernism – were usually dismissed as doics on, at best, wroughts.
There are, forgethly, and have always been, pockets of resistance. Designer Adam Nathansil Farquani was book chromatic inshore (written with design journalist Kate Mandel) explores some of those paths. Furnas has been trailing an unashambly garish blaze of colour in his walls. His intensity polychrome echoes include a ceramic wall for the maternity ward at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, a 37-metre mosaic at London Bridge Station and a sculptural installation in Hove. There is also the rather beautiful “Corydon Colonnade”, its columns called a three-dimensional geometric tiles fading

Above: Hundertwasser House, Vienna, designed by Friedemevich Hundertwasser and completed in 1965. left: A House for Guest, designed by Grayson Perry and Charles Holland of FAT Architects
from deep blue to white as they rise. His book is not potential, not even a debated oil colour, more a architecture, a kind of rainbow bag of colour inclusivity. It is revealing, however, that its cover features an early modernist landmark, the dry sounding Technical Administration Building of Hoechst AG near Frankfurt (2020-24). Its creator Peter Behrens was among the inventors of modern architecture

Make Technical Administration Building of Hoechst AG by Peter Behrens, above-the-countered at the Canons and Polanco in Mexico City
(as well as industrial design and corporate branding). This book is expressionist masterpiece was generally one of these plants, and the most popular in the world into obscurity for indulging the sin of colour when the blaseline were written.
In the same way arch-moderate Nikolaus Prowse devised the genuinely popular art does industrial architecture along London Western Avenue, calling it “portrait of a person to make the most modernistic attractions along this road of typical to your business”. The art does explosion in the 1950s-60s created a paraphy of cuprocent buildings with richly coloured interiors of mosaic and paint, marble and pillows which have endured as the most modernist buildings in Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles to the no-coast base of Miami books via the large road of security of Sydney’s Lume Park or the Roman scale of Detroit’s Fisher and Gaustham building.
Even modern modernism itself was splashed into colour – just Black or Greek Barrel’s Schelder House is Unveils, with its flashes of Mauritius colour, or La Corbanie’s housing with its
Peter Behrens expressionist masterpiece was one of those modernist buildings matted into obscurity for indulging the sin of colour
red and yellow panels, not to mention the pinks, purples and blues that Luis Barragán brought to unforgettable homes across Mexico. Then, in modernism’s late phase, some the style known as “high tech”, the bright colours of the Centro Pamplona evolving the machine aesthetic of a circuit diagram. In the 1960s was colour applied to structure and services, it somehow was deemed acceptable. Engineering was exempt from architecture’s monochrome morality.
High tech was shadowed by postmodernism, whose pop architecture was quickly appropriated by corporate interests. The style becomes a gap, a warning against the abandonment of some spacious modernist conception of good taste. Colour more quite incorrect.
There were always rebels, including Furnas himself and the flag bearers of the postmodernist legacy: Charles Oat Lark’s “A House for Guest”, a holiday home designed with artist Grayson Perry, presented a new blast of poly-chromy with green tiles, a golden roof and pillar-box red door and window frames. No former partner in architects FAT, Sean Griffiths, whose recent
designs for Northampton’s Arts-Collective feature a joyful passage of sky stories in a former municipal building. Eric Perry introduced surprising splashes of colour into Piccadilly on One Eagle Place, with its lipstick red window reveals and Richard Iracovici pointitled ceramic cornies. In bright remind us that the Edwardians who built this version of Piccadilly enjoyed a dark of colour in their architecture – gross and unsound glazed bricks and tiles. Leslie Green’s unblissed Underground stations.
If I am concerned using too much to the high end, it should be noted that much of the best use of colour appears in some of the world’s greatest in some of our booked neighbourhoods. From the forefair of Rio to the Roma palaces of Romania to the village of Tainel Nadu, colour offers a means of architectural expression where resources are scarce. State is whole with
In the golden world, colour tends to appear in nurseries, children’s wards or mental health facilities, an infundible into which seems somehow to invalidate it for use elsewhere. It also needs to be said that where colour has been used in contemporary architecture, it is often illustrated by a series of modern initiative buildings, commissioned in the UK from the 1990s onwards – hospitals, schools and public buildings with splashes of arbitrary colour to distract from their poor design – polluted polychromy for a generation. We would not want every building to be a top-down explosion of colour. But a little dash have and there might help reduce the sense of alienation that somehow attends the progresses of the contemporary urban condition.
Two of the great British consortia of architecture are, however, still around. Piers Gough of CZWG created vicial buildings that demonstrated what could be done with colour. Chloe Wharf and the Circle in Bermondsey are enduringly popular in their vivid red and blue respectively. Therefore is John Oatman, 92 and retired now but still with a vivid new proposal in the pocket for Connaught Village Green near Marble Park. The dangerous digital nine columns decorated with mythical motifs and Ancient Egyptian references, each made of the PVC material used in small foams for refugee canning. It’s a poignant tribute for a neighbourhood with a high immigrant population.
Building spots layers of meaning and allusion, mythology and cosmology, Oatman’s works are among the highlights of British postmodernism, including the “Temple of Sorrow” pumping stations in the Isle of Togo, the Judge Business School in Cambridge and the Iron Hall at the University in Texas. “I’m always accused of using too many colours,” he says, pointing, as we that on the terrace of his London home. “And using too many colours in Protestant England has always been a crime.”
Film | A hope of the wartime leader has become a surprise box-office hit, reflecting the country’s changing ideas of sovereignty, memory and identity. By Agnès Poirier
When a French blockbuster about Charles de Gaulle arrives in Britain, it ended by headlines about anti-Americanism, the temptation is to see it as just another quarrel over Franklin D Roosevelt’s intricious towards liberated France. Antonin Bandy’s love part Le Bataille de Gaulle (released as de Gaulle firstment in the UK) has inevitably revived familiar arguments. Roosevelt appears here not as the benevolent architect of victory but as a president prepared to solicitor de Gaulle, impose military government and reduce France to a dependant ally. Yet this is an effort makes it a fatality de Gaulle so fascinating. The more revealing question is why, in 2018, some from French people have chosen to spend more than five hours in the company of Charles de Gaulle. Bandy is an unusual film maker by French blockbuster standards. Before turning to cinema, he was a diplomat at the Quai d’Yonne. That background shapes every frame of the film. His de Gaulle is less a battlefield commander than a statement obsessed with
legitimacy: a man who understands that wars are won not only with tanks but with legal arguments, moral authority, diplomatic interests toward their will. Again and again, the film returns to the same constitutional question who has the right to speak in France’s name? Philippe Poirier in Vichy, directed by German person, Varnail in north Africa, engaged up by Allied power, Roosevelt in Washington, armed with aid, ships and a plan for Allied military governments, at the general in London, found casting from a BBC studio and insisting, in defiance of appearances, that he alone embodies the Republic. It is also a remarkable accomplished piece of cinema, despite the lines. Simon Mikartsegiwa a commanding performance as de Gaulle, capturing not only his physical awkwardness and monumental self-hatch but moment of unexpected vulnerability. Simon himself leads to Churchill’s wonderfully judged, affectionate, insane, instinctively sympathetic to France. Campbell hunk leads Roosevelt Algérie, even as the screenplay pushes him towards the role of antagonist, around them, an outstanding French and
British ensemble lends historical figures the texture of living personalities rather than market stature. Montgomery, Eisenhower and their Free French and terpants, Leclerc and Koonig, emerge as finds and bleed characters with both charisma and humanity. The digity is, however, uneven. The first instalment, L’âge de fer (The free gay), occasionally heydels beneath the weight of separation and income, was that fail to convince. The second, Faire (at some O’Brien's Fair Street), is considerably stronger. As de Gaulle returns to France, confront Roosevelt over the future of liberated Europe and works with Jean-Bouille, the perfect charged with uniting the Resistance, the war-tive acquires both dramatic confidence and emotional depth. Historians undercut of the first film have acknowledged the achievement of the second. Its success lies in its historical exactitude that in concerning the extraordinary moral force of de Gaulle’s internationalism that France should recover not simply its territory but its independent race. Churchill’s growing admiration for de Gaulle is particularly affecting. The relationship evolves from amused
substance to genuine respect, revealing why the British leader understood the Frenchman being before Roosevelt did. This is where Le Bataille de Gaulle becomes more than a historic doings. For more than half a century, John and from Robert Paxton onwards have dismantled the postwar fiction of a
History and collective memory are not quite the same thing. History seeks to establish what happened. Collective memory asks a different question: what kind of people do we believe ourselves to be? Like personal memory, it does not preserve the past intact; it continually reshapes a according to the needs of the present. Seen in that light, the box-office success of Le Bataille de Gaulle becomes easier to understand. It arrives at a moment when France: like much of Europe, made itself questioning measures reliability, debating strategic autonomy and wondering more what sovereignty means in an age of military impositions and technology of vulnerability. Bandy’s film does not simply evoke the 1940s – it suggests that the public’s language still speaks in the 21st century. Its shining some makes the point with remarkable economy. Paris has just been liberated on August 23 1944. The
crowd outside the 60sled de Ville roars as de Gaulle suggests to stop out out to the balcony. One of the sides loses over and whispers to him that he must now proclaim the Republic. De Gaulle refuses, replying, “Le Bataille de Gaulle” is a phrase one differ: “the Republic has never ceased to exist.” Legally, constitutionally and historically, that sentence has been debated for 80 years. It became the cornerstone of the English interpretation of the European and Vichy was of illegitimate parenthesis and that republican legitimacy survived first in London, then in Algérie, before returning to Paris. Historians have long reported the ambiguities concurred behind so elegant a formulation. Bandy encroches the Frenchman’s own apogeoism, as an affirmation. Simon cannot live by critique alone. They also need founding narratives: stories that confer legitimacy, make sacrifice meaningful and personal, choose that that institutions are worth defending and, at times, doing for. Like all successful historical films, Le Bataille de Gaulle tells us less about the past than about the mode of the present. France is not abandoning history. It is asking whether, after half a century of moment will worship, it can outright with the help that a colonel is held together not only by facts, but also by the stories in the short book.
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Matthias Lilienthal, the incoming artistic director of the Volksbühne, is working a broad smile which most huts at a popular Italian cult in west Kreuzberg, a leafy residential neighborhood in Berlin. "You may have heard about my new job," he tells me. "I'm now the director of a swimming pool."
Nearly two months before the curtains race on Lilienthal's first season at the started and more recently crime-prone theater, the Volksbühne has inaugurated a 25-meter-long pool in front of its columned facade. The former East Berlin "people's theatre", once one of Europe's most radical anti-influential playhouses, begins its latest attempted revival by inviting the public to take a dip.
The temporary Volksbad ("people's bails") accommodates 30 swimmers, and is free of charge. The €200,000 project is designed as both protest and performance. "Berlin is a city which is not very well managed," Lilienthal says. By operating a pool, his theatre hopes to demonstrate the competence it expects from politicians. The spectacle of strangers upholding around on Rosa Lammberg-Platz also extends theatre beyond the stage. Even person upholds another in front of the Volksbühne, he says, "for me, that is a performance act."
Built in the early 20th century by a workers' movement dedicated to making culture affordable, the Volksbühne became, after German republication, the stage on which the conflicts of the new Germany were fiercely and investmently contested being the being origin of director Frank Cantorf. Lilienthal helped create that theatre as Cantorf's chief dramaturg in the 1990s. Three decades later, Lilienthal returns to a house that has hatched through political misjudgment, managerial scandal, artistic uncertainty and the sudden death of his predecessor, Rosa Pollesch.
His challenge is to recover the Volksbühne's appetite for revolt without pretending that Berlin, Germany or the theatre itself can recruits 1992.
After the Wall fell, reentified Berlin found challenging two sets of cultural institutions, and several theaters in the former East faced closure. The state-owned Volksbühne was handed to a young council of by Cantorf, who understood that failure would result in the theatre being shattered.
That risk granted the company extraordinary freedom. "At the begin-

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sing it was a theatre of rage, of revolt," says Thomas Brune, theatre scholar and longtime editor of Theatre der Zeit. The Volksbühne opposed the triumphalist account of the new Germany by highlighting "the catastrophes of the reconstitution process, which were economic, but also cultural" according to brune. Cantorf and his collaborators addressed the liquidation of East German industries and institutions, the disparagement of its culture and the assumption
that the former GDR had nothing to contribute to the new country.
That fury produced explosive theatrical languages. Cantorf pulled apart novels and plays, and reconstructed them as unruly spectacles. Set designer Bert Neumann transformed the stage into dense architectural environments. Live video followed actors into closed rooms and even outside. Bravura performers developed an abrasive, technically fearless acting style, while direc-
lors such as Christoph Marttaler, Christoph Schlüppenzel, Herbert Pritsch and Pollesch pushed the theatre in sharply different directions.
Over the decade, brune notes, the work became "more complex and more refined", moving from Cantorf's wild early productions towards philosophical adaptation of feature-only. "By the end of the 1990s, the Volksbühne was recognised as perhaps the most important theatre in Germany," he says. Its radical and daring approaches to adaptation, duration, acting and technology transformed European theatre.
Cantorf's abrupt removal in 2017 amounted to more than the end of a long directorship. After 25 years, he remained artistically formidable. On the time, he was fresh from staging Wogan's king at Bayreuth and a monumental Faust at the Volksbühne. "It was a very stupid, politically brutal and uninformed decision," brune says.
Berlin politicians replaced him with Chris Drecon, a former director of Tate Modern, who wanted to turn the Volksbühne into a stage for international, interdisciplinary productions. For many, the appointment suggested that the theatre's unique history and tradi-
tions were being discarded for a fashionable global arts model. Protesters occupied the theatre and even left favors in front of her own office. He resigned during the first month.
The turmoil continued. Interim director Klaus Sitter left in 2023 after female employees accused him of sexual harassment. That same year, Pollesch, one of the defining artists of the Cantorf era, arrived to lead the house. His productions drew a mixed response, but he re-established the Volksbühne as an ensemble theatre and introduced a number of important artists to the house before he died suddenly at 61 in 2018.
Pollesch's biggest song was Theoretta Holzinger. Her tipbook Get Talma, performed by an all-naked female company, became the Volksbühne's biggest hit of the post-Cantorf period. Holzinger has since emerged as one of Europe's
'In the early 1990s, we were outsiders fighting against the regime. Now, for the AfD I am part of an elite'
most prominent performance artists, moving between dance, theatre, opera and the visual arts (die represents Austria at this year's Venice Art Biennale) while retaining the bodily extremity and bizarre theatricality that make her a natural fit for the Volksbühne.
Lilienthal has placed Holzinger, alongside the Cage Verde-born choreographer Marlene Shumstra Frehna, on his artistic advisory board. He says that he admires Holzinger for "empowering women onstage" without preventing their bodies for a conventional madagans. "She is continuing the tradition of Viscounta Actionism," he says, "and extroverting it for the habits of filming and watching TikTok. She combines the new internet world with feminism and very long Austrian artistic traditions."
Her work also answers a question that has haunted the Volksbühne since Cantorf's depiction. An future path to "thex much continuity can you combine with new ideas?" Holzinger draws on traditions of transgression and extreme physical performance without imitating the old Volksbühne or rehauling old ideological battles.
Lilienthal is neophyte on this point. "At the moment, I hate nostalgia," he
says. He associates the desire to reconstruct a satisfied world with Alternative for Germany, Germany's ascendant far-right party, and its promise to restore a simple, more homogeneous past. The theatre's political position has also shifted. "In the early 1990s, we were outsiders fighting against the regime," he says. "Now, for the AfD I am part of an elite running the country, and they are fighting against me."
The rebellious streak remains. Lilienthal calls the Volksbühne "the only theatre to the German-speaking world where you can make a radical, subjective production every time." Its audience, he says, forms "a vibrant intellectual, political and sociological field. You have to interest them, and that is a total luxury."
His opening season combines Berlin themes with artists from Japan, Brazil and elsewhere, presenting "a theatre of globalization" that responds to Germany's growing nationalism. "There will be a lot of material for resistance, but in a very public way," he says. When I mention the old principle that every new Volksbühne production should set out to change the world, he ends. "That approach is still the same."
Celebrated director Christopher Rüping, who worked with Lilienthal at the Münchner Kammenspiele, a Munich theatre that Lilienthal ran between 2015 and 2020, will direct one Volksbühne production per season. "I like the way that Matthias thinks about and approaches theatre," says Rüping, who directed an acclaimed 20-hour-long production board on Greek opera and tragedies at the Kammenspiele in 2018. "It gives me, as a director and as an artist, a huge freedom. At the same time, I feel protected," he adds.
Rüping is aware that he is helping to write the Volksbühne's new chapter, "You become part of the story while working there," he says, adding that he considers it "an advantage not to be burdened by the history of the house, but to have a new encounter."
Lilienthal faces the same task on an institutional scale. The Volksbühne cannot reproduce the political conditions, prevailed at aesthetic innovations of the 1990s. Its future depends on restoring the freedom to be unruly, contentious and artistically unpredictable. This time around, the first confrontation will take place in bathing suits.
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In 2024, the BBC podcast Buried ran an excellent series called The Last Woman, about a man named Douglas Lawson, current was a farming consultant turned whistleblower who spent the last 30 years of his life attempting to ring the alarm about the 'citizen killer' of PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls. Production of the chemical compound was banned in the UK in 1986, but Gowar believed that Monsanto, the now-debuted US agent chemical and agricultural biorechoology manufacturer, had been dumping toxic waste containing PCBs in Wales for years. There was no regulation to prevent them from doing so until 1972, but the company had long been aware that PCBs were carcinogenic and posed a danger to public health. Shortly before Gowar died in 2018, he sat down with the actor and activist Michael Sheen and gave an extensive interview about his findings and what he believed were
attempts to silence him. Meanwhile, Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor, the creators of Buried, had come into possession of a unseen filled with Gowar's documents. Sheen appeared on the podcast, and now Ashby and Taylor join the two part documentary led by Sheen. 'The story remains interesting, gripping and very well told. In 1967, Gowar discovered dead crayfish and calves with birth defects on a farm in south Wales. He began to look into possible causes, and found that natural barrels containing PCBs had been dumped nearby, and that the chemicals were likely escaping into the soil and water. Gowar's discoveries were either ignored or actively discredited. He claims that he was attacked by men wielding steel bars. A Welsh MP accused him of declaring his test results. 'The journalist Peter Pringle, who worked with Gowar on an expert in the 1970s, sues him up. 'He did not go away,' he chuckles, 'Good for him.' Sheen, who can now
add investigative journalism to be substantial CV, leads the audience through a story that resembles a thriller. Home travels to Monsanto's former factory in Alabama to hear more horror stories of environmental and health catastrophes. (A note at the end of the day tells us that an entity responsible for Monsanto's legacy production in the UK did not respond to the BBC's request for comment.) He visits Korman and residents of villages on or near potentially contaminated ground in Wales and England and hosts stories of rare cancers and premature deaths. He speaks to scientists who deliver yet more horrifying news about the long-lasting effects of PCB exposure, which can affect generations. Sheen says that for the past decade the story has been 'rating away at me'. As his fury and distress grew, it is difficult not to share his absolute strategy. Michael Sheen will appear at the FT Wired and Buried on Saturday 3 September

Investigation: Actor and activist Michael Sheen in 'Buried'

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has breathed new life into the anywhere secret, which for a time seemed to be showing signs of unusual decline. But on television, the genre continues to outrage in its vision, as the self-referential side. The good but download Wonder Man got lost in Hollywood satire, while the similarly conquester Spider-Man was more focused on cinematic pastures than actors. One of the most successful superhero series of movie titters, The Boss, worked because it made an ultra-violet mockery of the whole superhero industrial complex. The lead news is that Lanterns, created by comic book writer Tom Kling, Death's Chris Manity and Lost's Darren Lindblad, does not entirely escape this inclination towards novel ageing. Friday Night Lights Kyle Chandler plays Hal Jordan, the current Green Lantern, a superhero who has been chosen for the past by a council of other Chandlers. He was not there with powers but wields them through his glowing green ring.
Superheroes Aaron Pierre as former marine john Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan in 'Lanterns'
and a given lantern, which is in effect a giveaway power pack and danger cable. Lanterns (singer-armed various timelines, beginning in 1996, though most of the initial action takes place around 2016. That year, Hal is joined by a younger, more disciplined man, a former marine named John Stewart (Aaron Pierre, who runs away with the show). John has been removed with his Green Lantern since he was a boy, and we are led by Robert's that he is that's trainee, shadowing Hal in order to learn from him. But Hal, who is, at this stage of his career, hard-drinking, cynical and up for a fight, has no intention of giving up the post, and his mentoring techniques leave a lot to be desired. After a bolognese of Hal from the post appears to John in 2016, 2016's Hal and John (Jo-berg-up)' find themselves in Radcliffe, Nebraska, at the site of what appears to be a mass-dwelling, Local sheriff Kerry Case (Kelly Macdonald, taking an women's in possession of her critic) away, but that's convinced that this massacre has extraterrestrial causes. He embeds himself in the small town to investigate the shooting and prove his own theory. Kerry is married
to local lawyer Billy Macon (Jason Sitter), whose father is the town's wealthy businessman/overlord. Jo-won as Hal and John pull at the threads, this vision of American's374, has been a good one. The good now is that there is more depth here than first impression suggest. The test for prospective Green Lanterns requires there men to show no less when under the law, but the another explains with fury that John is a Black man in America and, as such, comes pretend to be hard too. The cast is strong, with Hal and John squaring up to each other as colleagues and sparring partners. Macdonald and John (took!) Laura (chose) bring a touch of gretchen to what is fundamentally a far-letched story, wearing the clothing of a scare serious one. On the whole, this bad-mounted, wisecracking action drama manages to balance both sides, especially when it drops some of its clever clever tendencies to joke about Barack Obama and read Nebraska, for example, feels particularly lukewarm and gets on with the story. At its best, this is a gentle and grown-up portrait of the nation, albeit one featuring biological and idiots.
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The first series of this athlete may crime saga was almost irresistible. David Mitchell starred in John Taylor, a famous puzzle writer known as Ludwig, who used his keen-eye for logic to solve seemingly unreachable murder cases. John was forced out of an inductor's customer to order to investigate the disappearance of his
identical item brother, James. To do so, he had to assume his brother's identity and carry out James's work as a detective, aided by James's capable wife Lucy (Anna Maxwell Martin). Their adventures ended with a higher body count than they might have expected. This second series continues in the same lively vein as the first, though a look more quickly and bogged down in its own
complicated subplot. Having been revealed as an imposter detective, John has since been so employed by the Cambridge police force, this time as a consultant under his own name and identity. Each episode still revolves around a new murder, and in those case-of-the-week mysteries, Ludwig continues to react. The series opens with a killing yet straight from the Jonathan Crest playbook,

Skrath: David Mitchell as John Taylor (front) in 'Ludwig'
requiring a similarly eccentric mind to solve. Two sisters, played by Rebecca Frost and Susan Mackelson, attend a play with their heckering elderly mother Lilibeth (Gillian Arnold). In the short period of time between the auditorium dimming and the stage lights coming up, Lilibeth is audited to death. It must have been on a film sisters, but such sisters are given to Billy, making it difficult to
prove who actually did it. John eventually nails the culprit through various foots of deduction and psychology. As far as murder mysteries go, this is relatively wholesome stuff. Yet the plot involving James' disappearance grows less appealing by the episode, taking a bit of time and explanation to recap the conspicuous and unfearfulge. James is still missing. John and Lucy suspect an incitic issue
cover up. There's a sense that creator Mark Brotherhood may not have solved the puzzle himself. There are newcomers who give it a boost, notably Fladley's Sam Clifford as a local MP failing secrets and Mark Rosmar as a downtrodden newspaper editor. Mitchell and Maxwell Martin still make a great comedy death act. But Ludwig doesn't have the upright floors of its debut season.

HandYum
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What's Sam Smith happened to do? Return to their end-pop music? Or stick with the metropes, slightly irritating guitar they adapted to 2023's Sister! That's the primary question raised by Hand-Yum. But studies have, Sister! That's* hand singer's fifth album, slirted was something of a casual breakthrough for the 34-year-old, its painfully nervous (rival single 'Violent', a collaboration with Gowar) singer Kate Peterson, whose number was on the US charts and winning e-licensing.
That album refashioned Smith as a insanity pop provocative, but the Epstein hadhes, platform-based, I don't never quite assumed it. After growing up a few heavy shows to miss at the very beginning of their career, Smith, who is non-binary and non-they's three processes, broke out in the US, and 2/3 with a traditionalist soul songs such as 'May With Me', which tapped into an Addie 4th vote of timeless heartbreak. The Ramboyant, knowingly

Soul pop: Sam Smith's album 'Hand Yum' is richly produced with collaborative including First and Blushed Ismaily
tacky sensibility of idaria seemed, then, like something of a feint - a moment of hint of transgression that left villains on backward, familiar to the U. And if it didn't seem that way to you before, it certainly will after hearing Hand-Yum, which finds Smith jumping right back into the Radio 2 friendly style, and is still outpaced. It's a richly produced album - especially when left field collaborators like First and Blushed Ismaily are in the mix - that often
little leaders and riots, thanks to an over-reliance on adult-contemporary pop tropes and a tendency to build over the most minimalist songs to a point of girdle insinuations. Upon listening, you can't help but feel that Smith is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Returning to soul pop feels like backpacking, but it possible that Hand-Yum, with its surprisingly raw blues palette, could have left like progress in an alternate timeline of their
career where clients had not been released. The higher of Hand-Yum are remarkable, and far more interesting than any major label pop record in 2016 has one real right to be. Opener 'Everlasting Love', with its gentle biographical guitar and satiry minor chords, tops into the dark pleasures of funk, with Smith depicting their nimble band and very understated strings and horns. In general, you can hear the welcome influence of First on these songs. The Canadian singer-songwriter reclaimed potential pop novelism in the early 2050s, instead releasing a series of heroiningly tapped and vital folk-rock records. Songs like Hand-Yum 'dite touch and 'To Be Free' may overstallng in 'our picking tactics' - most every other song build to a gospel album! - but others are stark and gratifyingly raw. 'Moondance' is a piece of sinistering blues rock that adds some welcome got into Smith's work, while his minimalist 'Third' tops into the endotopist, moments have of indie psych bands like Abo-nangbo. These moments add ingenuity and quick to Smith's usual formula, and suggest a vital way forward for Smith - not a myth between paths, but satisfyingly forging their own.

It Guns On
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Manchester's Westside Cowboy are the most hyped young British band to emerge in years. But unlike their contemporaries, who are largely interested in jolly poet pain - with singers! Who enjoy Life's THIN - or grandma, poet-pod, recital Fire Sunnup: pop, Westside Cowboy, sound deeply charmingly American. The best piece's debut album It Guns On draws liberally from arch New York City
hands such as Perpetr Courts and The Strokes, trading a bit of those bands' edge for, as in de-ligame for more women' bands, been on above conventions. The most British thing about them might be their prechant for saving outlandish credit, rockist things in the press. A recent Rolling Stone UK feature touts their hatred of the smartphone era and their dream of a more mean and potatoes-rock scene. A lower band might yellow under the Royal, a of the weight of an idea like that - the guitar good, youth bad attitudes that have cysted to end out of bothers very decade for 50 years - but It Guns On is reducing and wide-eyed enough for the alterations to soon understandable. I like the capital It romantic
sensibility that seeps out of the record's every pony the louche 'Tudors', sung by vocalist-patient Jimmy Brumman, begins disaffected before building to something unknown and grand. Bradbury begs someone that 'If you can't, I'll have some home' over tambourine and seeping guitar. 'Big 'Wonder,' is a direct, driven pop song as called of its team, leaving behind a raw vignette of singing and love. The warm, palpitating 'Kick Stones' practically trips over itself as its race to the finish line, a nice expression of youthful expression. A 'their most rhythmically effective', Westside Cowboy draw a little from classic New Zealand bands like The Chose. It's easy to imagine there was the grating together a record that trans full-tilt into hit jungle. All this additional emotion means that It Guns On can feel fairly dynamically challenged. The vast majority of the songs benefited to some kind of big, dense climax, meaning that a lot of those work individually but blood into each other when placed together. Chalk it up to first album to discover a debut like this author with a lifetimes' worth of exciting stories to tell. Or all, i bit much for one record - which makes you keen to hear what's next.

Hyped band: Westside Cowboy release their debut album
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Mianna
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This is Jane Schoenbrun's world, and for the duration of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Mianna, the rest of us just live and, on, die in it. Maybe you could call the director's hands, home, unnerving new film a horror movie, though I don't know that it is. A movie about horror movies! Entire – but still not game the whole story.
If Scott Fitzgerald defined genius as 'the ability to use idea after what is so your mind.' Let's not saddle Schoenbrun with that label yet, but they really are very talented. That's fun film, the moment! I love the TV 'Glee, was a wildly original lovey fellowugh. And the new movie does feel nearly like the comment of personal bookspace projected snariness – an ultra-narrated vision of bang-ups, inspiration, blood and candy.
The default mood is scary, but the film can also be precise. Take the opening credits, in which back story and artistic signature are both quickly explained. All the stories provide a witty tip through the raw and full of a fictional shelter franchise. Camp Mianna: I think I might die 21th meets Dalhousie, The first Mianna film was a phenomenon, the endless sequels a lesson in diminishing returns finally, an uncertain status descends as: 'preliminary classic.' And what becomes

Hush of blood: Gillian Anderson, left, and Hannah Eichmann. 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Mianna'
of them? They get rebound, of course. A modern tale is to be directed by Kris Williams (Hannah Eichmann), introduced as a rising star of super indie cinema, but as her face fills the screen, Schoenbrun's own credit frame is. For Kris, read Jane, we might well infer. Either way, the gig is a dream. A life-long fan, Kris connects with the star of
the first Camp Mianna, Billy Proანი (Gillian Anderson, going back). Back in the age of 70th, Billy was the movie's 'final girl'. Now, she is a rocker, often found in fluorescent beadwork. She is also still aware enough to make the Sunset finalment comparisons herself. But while that vintage treasure took place in an LA mansion, Billy welcomes
Kris to a dull stranger home, the haunted camp where her movie was shot. Of course, she actually means the set, which is bizarre enough. Wait, Insane! At' Well, Insane! here, the difference between fiction and reality comes down, Billy says, to 'attitude.' A jack-in-the-box of mansion is springing again. Yet our scores from the
first Camp Mianna and, back in the present, given its influence in both characters' lives. A movie can be real in many ways.
I love the TV 'Glee was a nice view half of success. In two is Schoenbrun's latest. In both films, kindred spirits share a reaction for a young culture landmark as questions of identity gliss from the subject. (Schoenbrun is trans.)
But the new movie also comes dated with Hollywood satire – at once very strict and the most conventional thing in the film. Still, it plays a vital role. Our most something focuses tend to feel like Sweeney (lit), just blind sideways. Here, the hard-faced agents and gliss users are not really quiet stars in an otherwise deeply uncanny movie. Something similar happens with those glimpses of the original Camp Mianna. Old genre clichés – heavy young people, an unfulfilled killer – look newly weird and ticklish.
Again, though. Teenage Sex and Death isn't a horror movie, however much it evoke that way. This can is actually more important. I love the TV 'Glee could save like a nightmare.
I know the story followed it with a film that, for all the similarities, is really a slice of atmosphere feel good.
You can picture the director with a happy glow of satisfaction – the label that comes knowing there are many other movies, but this one could only have been theirs. In cinemas now
Coyote vs Acme Dave Green 107.6494/2018 ● ● ● ● ●
The first time in the relationship between art and commerce in studio movies! Perhaps the answer is an anti-faithing frame a great height as a new figure seeks reference before. It would be interesting to ask Dave Green, whose grandly enjoyable future vs none is now, at last, coming to cinemas. The film was actually shot in 2022 – a loving, eccentric modern school, a beautiful Tante brand, home of making often wincingly
violent animations.
In Genetic movie, the heckless Wife E Coyote now uses mega-crop fiction, whose products have so long and impatently failed to help him catch the blood thymus. (Obviously giant catapults, exploding detonators, etc.) If the premise brings a smile, text screenings suggested the actual movie was a new, new, with cartoon character's dropped class a few action words! Is in 1996 classic Who Framed Roger Riddle.
Can the airs? In 2023, under CEO David Zador, backer Warner Bros shelved

Wife E Coyote as himself and Will Forte as his lawyer
the $70mm film, seemingly not for any lack of quality, but to claim a $30mm tax write off. The movie was macerated, unsure!
Now it is finally released by independent Kenhop Entertainment, a tale of industrial monkey business still fitted with the Warner logo. 'I's wholly owned subsidiary of the Acme Corporation,' says the comic small print.!
Yet thoughts of Zador are soon subsumed by sheer adrenal glee as our ravenous back sets after his prey can last time before pursuing
lege action. Other Looney shores! – Duffy Duck, Bugs Bump it at – will later take camera, but the drama of protagonist is inspired. Forget Odysseus. Is there not something of the universal hero in Wife E Coyote, forever baffled that his latest cast's full plan has ended in a flattering and/or disobeyedness.
The flesh-and-blood cast is led by hanging Will Forte as Coyote's bequiem lawyer, Avery. (A possible family tie to original Looney Tante astound: You have) is left unspecified.) The presence
of people slows the hallmark man's Looney Tante year – perhaps just as well over 100 minutes. A relatively lively radiometer note that creeps into things to also all too human.
But much about the story is genuinely sweet – and subsumively down to 2006. (Schoenberg, solving other social media titans, might fall in see the funny side.) If the movie is ultimately a celebration of independence, it is now also, of course, a symbol of creative freedom. Keep hoop indeed. In cinemas now
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In recent aboutlife comedy We miss the Band the show the Black, a modern-time-knowledge only made it back so far as the 2000s. As part of the period detail, they look in a screening of The Hangover – the jug being quite how badly that macron monster hit bad again.
All the wonder, then, that Hangover writers Jan Lucas and Scott Moore have actually since developed careers as writer—discourse of loosely slapstick sold as
feminist adjacent. Their CV includes both 2016's Bad Moms and Angels & Bad Moms (Scripps, such starring Nils Evans. Now the source is joined by Jan Workout, a knockabout portrait of Jerry something American womanhood.
A set of skillbuted gala art played by Leslie Masin, Anne Faris, Michelle Butzans and Kris Fisher – now, respectively, sandwich generation-overs/blaves, nervous-doormat, angry-feminist and no-filbo-horror. This is pretty much it for character development before and during the trip of the 18th to a dark eye resort. Naturally, the chill goes hay-wry, gustually then suddenly, slashed meditation fails to calm, toary eyes was always a bad idea.
But even as golf carts are inevitably written off, you may be shocked mostly by how vanilla the film is. For a laugh out, the mayhem comes awfully polite. It also features limited laughs. Comic actors as talented as Faris and Betous get by on screen.
Still, the script does also offer current antics about female friendship and the
social pressures of growing up a golf. Actual women will surely thank Lucas and Moore for their insight. Fullies In cinemas now
& Sons Patrick Froggass 107.6494/2018 ● ● ● ● ●
Bill Night's were movie & how has only just began and he's already dying. The actor plays Andrew Flynn, a blind English novelist. But as the familiar of great men often know, there can be complicated truths behind public adulation.
Now a chat in with a couch of King Lear, Hey! brings embarrassment to his manager son, Aangie Lady (Noah Jupp). Andy's adult brothers, though, have still bigger complaints about their old man. Richard (Johnny Flynn) is a screenwriter, called to I.A. James George (Kirk) at a film-maker of sex a. When their father sends word of his imminent demise, they skip return home. Revengers assemble.
The tune is initially so wobbly as to suggest black comedy. Nighty resting
through a wild man heard. Eventually, the film settles into a sweet fitting register that has remained almost Until, at the end of the first act, a revelation about one son nudges the story into a quiet kind of sci-fi. Personalistic questions are asked about what it is so really to see in our children.
A fuss has an intriguing creative family itself. The movie is adapted from the novel by American writer David Gilbert, scripted by Canadian actor and film-maker Andrith McClellan, directed by Argyndosci Pablo Trigoni, responsible for such behalf as kidnapping drama The Uke.
Here Trigoni create to keep the camera in frantic motion, as I know of a central problem that despite genuine fear for thought, there is nothing cinematic in the material. Luckily, the actors are no born. Wailing and gnashing, Night is certainly all in, MacAul, Jupp and especially Flynn are good. But it is terrible. Naunites who steals a chunk of the show as that eternal key supporting player, the vs. who.
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Alleged's Party
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She is, in a sense, the Harris Galder of 1970s suburbs, Beverly – there Somerville, legend is her own living room, middle-class monster and the era of Mike Leigh's acid social comedy Alleged's Party. Let loose originally by Alison Steadman – both on stage and screen – the springs back into life in Tamaris' bulbousin's flinty, ferocious and quite blushon performance as a woman who can turn the slits of a drink into a proposal on loaded that it might give a mafia don-jaune.
This production of Leigh's 1977 landmark drama arrives at the Harmid theatre Theatre, having lost hours since 2012.
Stratified East in 2014: The house is an Alleged's party (a success story made after just up the road) but the alternative do in Beverly's desirable evidence designed, and the Harmid strategy to Alleged's enables, has, and to welcome new neighbours. Tony and Angela, Herc, Beverly, which is middle. The police neighborhood wales because has established drama and children's weapons of choice. She walks about, gratifying herself and Coke and making stilted conversation about property prices – it all comes, initially, very sensitive.
垃圾桶 is a little, but you can send, and soon she is fleeing her muscles. Resplendent in a disaphanous tangerine hallman and with a blonde peron as assertive as a

Sisters from both Lauren Patel and Taminis Oedovaite in 'Alleged's Party'
loom season, Oedovaite's Beverly provides room, the undermines Angela and knitters her appraisers, offering 'advice' about female nightmares. She openly likes with Angela's husband Tony, eventually being free into a room by dance. She chips away at 9am, bugging her with secretions and playing her with gin, and stinked only bullies her down to her own husband Laurence.
Leigh, likewise, gradually shifts the tone. The bottle humour gives way to something darker, and a duration picture of a blue-ribbon and a red-ribbon society emerges. Nadia Fall's a stringent singing volume for period setting, rolling the whole thing over to Peter McClintock's gloriously
striketet art and facing it with 1970s music, but it also drives home the current resonances. Great Malik's Tony and Lauren Patel's magica set of British Asian heritage, which makes Laurence's remarks about the changes in the area feel particularly loaded, and the smug prejudices and casual hostilities that popper the conversation that new school in today's unseemly divided society.
It's delivered with notable physical precision by Fall's cast. Malik turns minimal movement and transcends its responses into a counter-line of grievous subtext, and Patel's Aage holdies and scribes with nervous insecurity. Pandora Cello's fur and Kevin Blalag's Laurence both gradually
retreat into stillness – but into a kind of condiment variety, him into swelling ambassés. Meanwhile, Oedovaite's Beverly, who was born on daunting enormously in Indian Summer's 'Love to Love The Baby', can be impetiously awful. But she also outlines a sense of deep anxiety, frustration and stillness, and her instinct to drive all that towards destroying others is horribly recognizable.
And Alleged? Isn't it your old daughter never appears, but her rebellious party, just within conflict, for a failed-like presence. 'He longer Beverly's wants from half-continent, the more we hang to defeat. To September 19. atatchete.com
Death Note: The Musical
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Code-making in human affairs, legal justice versus the desire to avenge, parents pitted against children. Yes, this is not The Omnis – 'Death Note The Musical'. The Japanese manga shows serious by Tsugami Odita and Tainichi Okata has already spawned multiple screen versions, including a 25-pound-anime television series. Now it makes its fully angel English language presence. Starting on in the stage with tremendous swagger, argument of the heritage into which it steps, it might not be subtle, but it's a great deal of fun.
Light Trigoni's 'Leader Fung' is the usual 10-line teenager into whose path drops – literally – a Death Note, the book in which Distinguished rapists of Arabic describe the nature of people about to die. Once payment of the book's power by Pyuki (Yiffy Loong), its original
owner, Light realizes that he can save pockets (minimal selection) wriggled line of any power system due to a legal technicality. (Even Wrocheff's) tightly condensed stage version both suddenly topped, given the current US debate on early release.
But as countless characters have discovered across the centuries, taking such matters into one even herein can be a slippery dope. It's one thing to bring down a bad on holding primary school children homage, quite another to do away with the FBI agents who are on your trail. Some it's Light himself who is getting away with murder. Though idolized by thousands as their own folk lives, he's destined a social killer for the police, who drab in maverick direction 'L' (Coke Roots, a kind of Sherlock Holmes figure. A cat and mouse game ensues, involving multiple moral dilemmas, and ending with the kind of Rishchenbach Falk stand off.

Xander Fung, centre, in 'Death Note: The Musical'
Director Stephen Whitson teaches this high-octane thriller with great game and a fair-spiriteding of arty soft mockery. There is propulsive choreography from Fabian Alisio and a brooding suicide set from Jim Beaver. The gods demand from on high to poor social reality at struggling business before the police are confined to little glass cubicles and Tokyo's high-rises surge up the back wall in Ashika Kothanari's video work. Light master unfolds modern from his bedroom, and the dark light and the overlaps between myth, teen fantasy and video games in which players can decide who lives and who dies.
Compensation produces casualties, home storylines and information about and the dialogue struggles under the weight of opposition. Frank Wildheard's pop rock songs proved along and Jack Murphy's lyrics are rarely nuanced. Meanwhile, there are simple aspects of morality and psychology to explore in a story of their appetites, vigilante justice and disaffroned youth.
But it's still a intense uproach, and the young artist's own, a crazing performance. Fung is excellent as the increasingly megalomanize Light. Ryan makes it charismatic. Stephanie Zaharis shows as Miss, the pop star who, with romantic curiosity, gets mixed up to it all. Not to die for, but an entertaining night out. To September 12. betisun.org.uk
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‘Water VII (Cliffe Pools towards the Fort)’ (2016) by Nadav Kander
Despite its unassuming existence, the Thames outcry is rich with history. Neolithic exuberance, 17th-century shipwrecks, second world war here and the marines that set the opening scene of Dickens’s Great Experience can all be found in and around the south-eastern stretch where the Thames meets the North Sea. It is this that enticed British-based photographer Nadav Kander to embark on the project Dark Line – The Thames Entoury, which will be published as a book in September. The photography series doesn’t overtly document the outcry’s history. Instead, Kander is focused on capturing the atmosphere of
a landscape where water, land and sky appear to merge, and where obscure architectural roles are the only indication of human presence. Here, in the subdued yellow light of an overcast dark, the horizon dissolves and the distraction between reflections and reality becomes uncertain. At once breathtaking, eerie and ethereal, Kander’s images encourage the viewer to “feel the weight of history and past generations on the old and the water”.
Yazid Golzaman ‘Dark Line – The Thames Entoury’ by Nadav Kander, published with GOST, September 2006
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A anything real anymore? As musicians’ arms loars become increasingly extravagant, with hours of spectacle, dance routines and full-force flawless performances. It all seems a bit too . . . perfect. One evening, I was caught in a dozen spiral of Instagram reels – an invention I would like to see uninverded, promis – when I came across a collation of blouses showing action performing live. In the clips, they accidentally drop their out-response or stop singing because of a misfrag. Yet the sound of a powerhouse voice keeps on playing. Gotcha. “The standard for live singing isn’t human anymore”, American singer Juju declared in a video last week. She follows birth singer CRAV, who discussed the industry secret on the fidermahed path out last month. “The years ago . . . you could get away with an hour-long show with a couple of dancers,” CRAV said, “now it’s like [Taylor Swift] running on a treadmill for three hours so that she can sing live perfectly and if you can’t sing live perfectly you have to get the most highly developed lip-syncing live track to homing. “You wouldn’t believe what some people use . . . in order to be able to lip sync in a way that if a phone catches you it still comes across as real. Nobody is doing live vocals any more.” CRAV is the kind of musician I love to see live. She’s impassioned, spontaneous, high-octane. But the pressure on artists – mainly to pop music – is to provide perfection. With thousands of phone cameras trained on the performer, the live moment is not a fleeting experience but something that is being closely recorded and ready to be accustomed later online. Expensive software enables singers to autorise and use music between singing and something along to vocal playback, sometimes controlled just by the way the singer breathes. I’m not running any names – I can’t afford the lawsuit, for a start – but it’s
not really about those individual artists. It’s about the expectations set by fans and the standardized by fellow artists. Once someone uses technology that makes them sound flawless, others feel pressured to use similar means. This will perpetuate, becoming the norm. Suddenly, mistakes or backfiring impromptu choices are no longer perceived as part of the live experience. My expectation is if I’m seeing an artist live, that I’m playing live. I’d feel cheated to discover they were missing: it would be a betrayal of the contract that brings us all together. Plus, what’s the point? Live music lets you experience an artist at work, revealing their character in how they approach the music and the moment. Two recent gigs I returned were all the more charming for the
Jack White is electric live, the idea of him lip-syncing on stage is comedy. It simply wouldn’t happen
imperfections – an artist was singing out their old songs where she forgot the lyrics. She laughed at myself and admitted what had happened: someone shouted the next phrase back at her; she continued. Yes could feel the room lean towards her as a result, was over by the intimacy of the slips up. It only cast the beauty of her performance in a more intense light. At another gig, a singer had the beginning of a sure throat and adapted songs to suit her more limited range. The music was different and it was all the more interesting for bringing on. But both of these instances were small gigs – the role of being trailed online, or a thousand videos of those mishaps being uploaded, was low, had I’m hardly the right one study. . . . I enjoy how Bob Dylan changes his songs to suit how he wants to play them, often twisting theoretically out
of recognition. I think that’s his right. I’m there to witness those decisions. What I want to see is an artistic comparison. The artists I like probably reflect that. Jack White is electric live, but the idea of him lip-syncing on stage is comedy. It simply wouldn’t happen. CRAV likewise has nothing to do with the technology she describes. “Then there’s Maggins me over here singing live . . . It’s not always good,” she admits. Live performance is not perfect; it can’t be, but it’s so much better than an obsessively rehearsed, note perfect but lifeless performance. One end-tag of war is between authenticity and perfection. Whether we’re cognizant of the deception or not, from pre-recorded vocals to plastic surgery, camera filters, caramel-suited from, it all sets a new bar for what should be possible. The goalpants are constantly moving. This is turn applies to how we judge others and ourselves. One singer knows he has a vocal range is understood to lip sync one of her best-known songs because the speed and range are physically impossible to replicate outside of studio conditions. Rather than adapt the song or not perform it, she pretends. Now, we are expected to achieve the impossible. Perfection is boring. By the way, buyers of signed copies of Live, Himself’s memory this year sought refunds after claims that the signature looked as if it were administered by an autogen. The clue? They were all identically perfect. Humanistic得失 Rodrigo Sosa have collected examples online of her latest autographed release, with complaints about the quality and variation – even though that is precisely what proves it’s really too. It’s an extraordinary blind authentic perfection. Humanistic isn’t built for it. But in an age of become scrutiny and duplication technology, that’s no longer relevant. Rebecca Watson is a commissioning editor and writer for FT Weekend. She is author of the novels ‘I Will Craft’ and ‘Bible scratch’
Janan Ganesh Citizen of nowhere
«Copenhagen the best city in the world with fewer than a million people? Or is that Lisbon? Being one of life’s makers – a word which the editor of this column must take some care over – I regret that recent visits have failed to settle the question. For a pedestrian, the choice is static: the Nordic clarity of wide geometric streets versus the mystery of always rounding a tight corner. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is nice to have written a 43-minute train ride. But so is Canada. Lisbon wins on weather but a Copenhagen summer bells heavier for being so fleeting. Readers will suggest other cities of that approximate size. Except for a Vancouver here and there, all will be European.
These cultural few months have brought home how hard the continent is to beat, or even seriously rival, as a place to live. But life wouldn’t be life if there were not a race in all the beauty. And the cost is a lot of reunion.
Hostility in Europe is as often bound up with intense attraction to it. At consecutive Munich Security Conference, the Trump administration guest has damned Europe’s best guarding its civilisation against migrants and liberals. Notice the implicit compliment here. Huge despises Europe in part because it is so good. Whether or not it is betraying its inheritance, it has an inheritance to betray.
Marco Balzo, while knocking his boots, even referred to the US as
a “child of Europe”. This is secret of him but, if the result of his admiration is to be frequent scolding and electrical meddling, Europeans would be better off if he had no interest in us at all.
That is never an option for Europe, though. Increasingly, the continent has the worst of all worlds: none of the influence of a superpower, but all of the incoming scrutiny. A less beautiful place would at least be left to decline in peace.
If things was the scarlet provider of this love-bate, Europeans could relax
Hostility to the continent is so often bound up with intense attraction to it
a bit. There is no prospect of an armed attack from that quarter, “just” tariffs and an occasional thrush on the electoral scales in Germany or France. There is also a draft side to it all: Londoners having to defend their city against people who don’t even live in the most interesting bit of south-eastern Florida.
But it gets worse than Huge. The least wanted attention of all that Europe receives is from the east, not the west. And again the very attractiveness of the continent is partly the issue. We are four and a half years into the Ukraine war but centuries into Russia’s complex
relationship with Europe, which it views as a threat and a model at different times, and often concurrently. Whether to emulate the liberal modernity of Europe, or recall from it, or take that modernity but leave the liberalism, has long split Moscow. (Or St Petersburg. That the cities have switched as capitals attests to the ambivalence.)
It wouldn’t be such a raw issue if Europe were not so seductive. London and the south of France stand condemned for having heated Kremlin-friendly individuals until the Ukraine war made it unconscionable. Less is said about the desire of those people to be in those places in the first place. To this day, Europhobic propaganda is frightening but also itself laced with fear. It is a fear that democratic Europe is so beguiling as to make what remains of the post-trocket “near abroad” want to tilt that way over time. Most attractive continent would not have to worry about this round-the-clock abuse.
Can Europeans have it both ways? Can they enjoy a continent like this – not just a grand place, but a grand idea – and not expect it to be triggering to other possibilities? From the Louisiana sculpture garden, Swobos is visible but it is an unseen presence farther east that weighs on the atmosphere. What a treat, and what a risk, to inhabit a continent of all too provocative splendour.
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FINANCIAL TIMES Saturday 22 August 2026
NEWS
Nathan Brooker, Editor, FT Money
Defining "populism" is tricky — it's rather like Potter Stewart with pornography, "you know it when you see it". There's the deep distrust of elites, the propensity of easy answers and the overwhelming reliance on grievance and anger.
It's a playbook that's proved successful with political movements all over the world — and now scammers have caught on.
A wave of AI-generated stills and videos have flooded social media, all promising to grant you access to secret trading algorithms that the elites have kept to themselves for years. But what does the success of these ads tell us about the state of Britain today? Cover story, pages 6 & 7
A wife's pension might be the most neglected financial asset around How couples can close their own 'pensions gap' Claer Barrett, page 4

Should I sign a prenup to protect family assets? A reader writes in to ask about the implications of their coming nuptials Your Questions, page 5

Why are so many young people leaving the country? The high cost of living and a slow jobs market are causing many to start afresh overseas Page 8 & 9

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Undergraduates say they are missing meals to make ends meet
MADELINE WRIGHT
Almost two-thirds of UK undergraduates run out of money before the end of term, according to new research, underlining how student finances fail to keep pace with the rising costs associated with higher education.
Some 22 per cent of students said they were forced to miss social events, 19 per cent skipped meals and 78 per cent said they turned to the Bank of Mum and Dad for financial support between loan instalments when funds were running low, according to a survey by Santander.
"Maintenance loans are only now rising with inflation [and] still remain way below the financial reality we are in," said Lewis Wilson, vice-president for higher education (England) at the National Union of Students. "Without intervention, getting a university degree will become a family financial decision or just

The government has pledged to resume maintenance grants for those from low-income households — Nick Waughn
completely unattainable for the majority," he added.
The value of the maximum maintenance support package, which stands at £14,135 for full-time students from England living away from home in London, fell in real terms by 7 per cent in 2022-23 and 4 per cent in 2023-24, according to a report published by the House of Commons in March.
The threshold for students to receive the maximum level of support has declined by 40 per cent in real terms since 2008, when it was frozen.
"A student loan is never enough to live on," said Tom
Allingham, student loans expert at Save the Student, a finance website. "Nowadays, it literally means you don't eat, you don't socialise."
Maintenance grants ended for students starting university in 2016. The Labour government has pledged to bring back some grants for students in England from lower-income households by 2029.
"The cost-of-living crisis has hit students very hard and very few of them have sufficient income to guarantee they can get the most out of higher education," said Nick Hillman, chief executive of the Higher Education Policy
Institute (Hepi), a think-tank. Data from Hepi and Advance HE's Student Academic Experience Survey in June showed that almost two-thirds of full-time students work during term time.
Seventy-one per cent of university students underestimate how long their first loan payment needs to last, according to Santander's survey of 1,000 students, of whom 98 per cent were undergraduates.
"Financial education has become part of the curriculum. But evidently, it's not been enough," said Allingham.
"Any student who is worried can reach out to their university's student support service, which will be able to help," said Universities UK, which represents 142 higher education institutions across the UK.
The Department for Education said: "Too many students are facing real financial hardship. To help with living costs, we're breaking down barriers to accessing university by increasing maximum maintenance loans this year, targeting the largest amount of support to students from the lowest-income families."
In 1991 I was in line for my first grown-up bonus. I was summoned for a chat with God, who smoked cigars in the big corner office.
He asked how much I thought I was worth. I told him and he laughed. He said that when I was asked that question my toes should be curling. He told me to answer again, which I did. He then said I definitely wasn't worth that much, but gave me a bonus which was more than I had dreamt of.
Anybody who said they had a better offer and were thinking of leaving for more money was fired on the spot — Roger Melly, via FT.com
I worked for an investment bank where it was rumoured that the chief operations officer, a former recruiter, would get people he knew to call staff to test their loyalty.

Some colleagues had some fun with this, slipping his surname, a word for an inanimate object, into the conversation that they would have on the phone in our open-plan office — Walnut Whip, via FT.com
There is a shift in the way European capital is invested, with less going to US stocks than before. Many Europeans prefer to invest in European
stocks in spite of worse earnings or in a more global mix of stocks than before — Meduza, via FT.com
While the US commits grave policy errors, weakening its institutions and likely causing long-term economic damage, Europe is pressing ahead with openness and more investment (at least in theory). The bet here might not be Europe catching up, but the US catching down — Rob S. Pierre, via FT.com
I have sold all sector/region focused ETFs and moved into Developed World, which is mostly US. As Stuart Kirk says, the record of US companies is unprecedented and remains likely to stay ahead of other regions — Inceda, via FT.com
School fees are outpacing inflation — here's how grandparents can help It's funny how the British
public is fascinated by private school fees, with an acceptance that those fees should increase faster than inflation.
At the same time, many universities are struggling, partly because fees haven't been rising with inflation — Unknown91, via FT.com
Outsourcing investment decisions to a chatbot might get you a good result, no one really knows, but it is introducing risk that I personally will not tolerate and accept — Slow Lane, via FT.com
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INFLATION
The majority of goods and services have shot up in price since 2021
STEVE JOHNSON
The price of olive oil has more than doubled in the past five years, more than any of the other household goods measured in new analysis of inflation data that shows how rising costs have hit the UK consumer.
The price of the culinary ingredient and condiment has increased by 108 per cent since July 2021, research shows, primarily due to poor harvests and higher energy costs.
Among the range of goods and services surveyed by investment platform AJ Bell, only mortgage interest costs had a higher five-yearly increase, jumping 152 per cent, according to the ONS's retail price index.
Consumer price inflation began to take off in August 2021, when it hit 3.2 per cent
and soon rocketed into double figures, peaking at 11.1 per cent in October 2022.
While annual inflation has since fallen, it remains above the Bank of England's 2 per cent target, at 2.9 per cent in July, and cumulative inflation over the five-year period is now 27.5 per cent, well above the 10.4 per cent that would have unfolded had the Bank hit its target.
But prices for some goods have risen significantly faster. After olive oil, the price of edible offal was the next highest riser, up 76 per cent in five years. Beef, eggs and chocolate are all up over 50 per cent as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 pushed up fertiliser and feed costs.
The Ukraine crisis, alongside this year's turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz, also led to elevated energy costs, with gas up 87 per cent and electricity 46 per cent higher.
In addition, some services are far more expensive than in 2021, with car insurance
Food and drink costs have spiralled
| Item | Cumulative five-year inflation (%) |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 108 |
| Edible offal | 76 |
| Beef and veal | 61 |
| Eggs | 58 |
| Chocolate | 54 |
| Pasta products and couscous | 49 |
| Whole milk | 48 |
| Cheese | 42 |
| Fast food and takeaway food services | 39 |
| Bread | 30 |
| Source: AJ Bell |
driven 76 per cent higher by a combination of a Covid-fuelled shortage of parts, a rise in car thefts and repair costs rising due to the spread of more advanced technology.
"It's been a rollercoaster ride for prices since the cost-of-living crunch began [in August 2021]," said Laura Suter, director of personal finance at AJ Bell. "Many everyday costs remain painfully higher than
they were before the cost-of-living crisis began back in 2021. Five years of cumulative price rises have left a lasting mark on family budgets, from the weekly shop to energy bills, insurance and vet costs," she added.
Moreover, one of the largest items of expenditure for many people – the cost of a mortgage – is not even included in the consumer price inflation
data. Average mortgage costs surged an "eye-watering" amount, AJ Bell said.
"We entered the cost-of-living crisis with a low Bank of England base rate [0.1 per cent], but it ratcheted up rapidly to help combat rising inflation," Suter said.
Andrew Montlake, chief executive of mortgage broker Coreco, said: "The transformation in mortgage costs over the past five years has been extraordinary."
Five years ago, borrowers could secure mortgage rates below 1 per cent, he added. Today the best deals are above 4 per cent, adding more than £300 a month to the cost of a £500,000 repayment mortgage. "That is an extraordinary financial shock," Montlake said.
Partly as a result of this rise, cumulative retail price inflation, which includes mortgage costs, has risen faster than the CPI measure at 36 per cent, although many statisticians have long taken issue with the
mathematical model that underpins RPI.
Since August 2021, nominal wages have risen by 29 per cent since, similar to the CPI figure. AJ Bell's analysis found that just 13 of the 192 categories of goods and services that feed into the CPI index had fallen in price since 2021.
This list is headed by sound and vision equipment (down 32 per cent), personal computers (20 per cent) and information processing accessories (19 per cent).
"There are bright spots in the data, where prices have actually fallen in the past five years but they are thin on the ground," Suter said.
While "technology dominates the areas where we've seen prices fall," this does not necessarily mean that cash prices have fallen as far as the figures suggest: the Office for National Statistics attempts to adjust for improvements in the quality of goods over time, including through a process known as hedonic adjustment.
DAVID OAKLEY AND STEVE JOHNSON
UK retail investors snapped up gilts this week, taking advantage of higher potential returns following the bond market sell-off, according to online trading platforms.
US 30-year Treasury yields hit near two-decade highs of 5.30 per cent at the start of the week, while UK long-term borrowing costs rose to 5.85 per cent, as worries about deficits, record levels of Big Tech debt issuance to fund data centres and geopolitical tensions unsettled the market.
The surge in yields prompted many UK investors to swoop for low coupon gilts, since tax is paid on the income, or coupon, not on a capital gain when the bond is sold or redeemed at maturity.
"Higher yields are clearly attracting our clients' attention, with gilt purchases up 34 per cent on the previous 30 days," said Hal Cook, senior investment analyst at Margreaves Lansdown, who noted that most clients were buying low-coupon bonds.
Jason Hollands, managing director of wealth manager Evelyn Partners, said it "shows
the attractiveness and tax efficiency of gilts currently". But he warned that DIY investors need to be cautious about buying the "wrong bond" – one with a higher coupon but ultimately, when tax is taken into consideration, a lower return.
On IG Group's platform, investors showed interest in short-dated UK gilt ETFs. "These are seeing a sharp increase in activity . . . The surge suggests investors are looking for a relatively defensive way to capture income," said Axel Rudolph, its chief technical analyst.
Average daily trades in UK gilt ETFs were 76 per cent

UK and US borrowing costs soared this week
higher between Monday and Wednesday compared with the previous full week on IG's platform. Interest in US Treasury futures rebounded strongly too, the group said.
However, some investors were "spooked" by the jump in bond yields, according to Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at investment platform AJ Bell.
"A UK government bond index fund experienced some of the biggest net outflows in the first three days of the week on AJ Bell's platform," he said.
Investments with the biggest net outflows on the platform also included three US equity funds and a global technology fund.
But IG said retail investors were not rotating wholesale from equities into bonds. Average daily trades on the FTSE 100 jumped 39 per cent between Monday and Wednesday compared with the previous full week, while they rose 55 per cent on the S&P 500.
"We are still seeing equities at near-record highs, despite the bond sell-off, helped by strong earnings and hopes that AI will boost productivity," said John Stopford, head of multi-asset income at Ninety One, an investment manager.

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There are sound reasons to rethink how couples approach investing for the future

Claer Barrett
Serious Money
Many couples do not share a bank account. Some claim to be blissfully unaware of their partner's
penchant for purchasing campervans and coffee machines. But, in all seriousness, do you actually know how much (or little) your partner has stashed in their pension?
In my experience, most couples don't know the size of their personal "pensions gap". Most of us have a ragtag collection of pensions from previous jobs and millions of people have lost track of one or more of these. But the higher earner is likely to have the lion's share of the pension savings — especially so if the couple have children.
The person with the smallest pension is almost always a woman. Raising a family weighs more heavily on a woman's lifetime earnings potential. The associated "gender pensions gap" means that by age 55, the average man has amassed a pot nearly double the average woman's.
You might think: "Well, if one of us has an OK-sized pension, we'll muddle through." But there is a powerful case for the higher earner paying into what can be one of the family's most neglected financial assets — the lower earner's pension.
Yet, even if couples wanted to do so, there's a big reason why they wouldn't tax relief. If the higher earner can enjoy higher- or additional-rate tax relief on their own pension contributions, why fund contributions for a lower earner, who may only get basic-rate relief? As millions more workers are dragged into higher-rate tax bands, this issue will intensify.
It's even worse for non-earners. The higher earner can pay a paltry £2,880 per year into their pension (topped up to £3,600 with tax relief). Introduced in 2001, this threshold has scandalously never increased with inflation. If it had, it would now be around double that figure.
Sir Steve Webb, the former pensions minister and partner at pension consultancy LCP, has a bold request for the new chancellor: let's change pensions policy to make it more attractive for couples to even out their pension saving by making higher-rate tax relief transferable.
"We don't need yet another report on the gender pension gap, we need some action to close it," he says. Changing tax relief rules to incentivise higher earners to divert pension savings into their partner's name is one of the only meaningful ways to close it. Crucially, this would benefit couples that stay together, and those who split up. "It is far better for women to have decent pensions in their own right while part of a couple than to hope that pension sharing after a relationship breaks down will do the job," he argues.
Webb is urging the government's Pensions Commission to consider the dramatic rise in the number of single pensioners, driven by the rise of so-called "silver splitters". The number

The person with the smallest pension is almost always a woman — FT management
of divorced over 65-year-olds has trebled in the space of two decades (see chart). Technically, pensions should be part of divorce settlements, yet only 13 per cent of divorcing couples consider pensions in settlements, according to L&G.
Solicitors tell me the new "no-fault" divorce rules discourage couples from pursuing the admin hassle of a pension-sharing order in their desire to achieve a quick split. But that's assuming you're married. The number of cohabiting adults has nearly doubled to 5.4mn over the past two decades. Nowadays, nearly 15 per cent of all couples who cohabit are over 50, up from just 2.6 per cent. Solicitors tell me that when relationships break down, older women in this position are flabbergasted to learn they're entitled to nothing from their partner's pension or future earnings (the myth
of the "common-law partner" has a lot to answer for). The government recently launched a consultation into this problem, but that won't yield quick results. Webb notes that pensioner poverty is rising fastest among the divorced and those who have never married, and women are the worst affected.
Changing tax relief to incentivise couples to build up pensions more equally while they are together would help to address this, but why would any chancellor agree?
"The question to ask is, what would happen otherwise?" Webb argues. If one half of the couple benefits from the tax relief that the other half would have received any way, there's no additional cost to the taxpayer. And if the lower earner ends up with a much better pension, they'll be less likely to claim means-tested benefits in future should the couple split up.
But even if you are married and stay together, another risk is that
Increase in cohabiting couples
Number of never-married couples cohabiting, by age, England and Wales (mn) 2.5

Big rise in unmarried and divorced people over 65
Population of England and Wales aged 65+, by marital status (mn)

Fiscal drag pulls more into higher tax bands
UK taxpayers by marginal rate (mn) Additional rate Higher rate

your future pension could die with your partner. The person whose name is on the pension is solely responsible for deciding how this money will be invested or accessed. Presently, record numbers of retirees are trading their defined contribution pension pots for annuities, but two-thirds of those sold are single-life policies. Buying a joint-life policy would leave a widowed partner with an income after the policyholder dies, but many shun this as it reduces the amount of income paid every year.
All of the UK's big workplace pension schemes are currently designing "default" retirement journeys for members who do not make an active choice when accessing their pots. Many industry watchers fear that if single-life annuities become the default, the potential damage to women's pension prospects in later life will be even more acute — something that must not be allowed to happen.
We may wait in vain for policymakers to address any of these risks. So, here are three basic things couples could do this weekend to boost their joint pension prospects.
First, check your state pension forecast — if the lower earner has missing years of national insurance contributions, it could be worth paying to top these up and boost their state pension in retirement. Second, if they work, they should email HR to ask if their employer will match any extra workplace pension contributions (this is worth doing even if they only get basic-rate tax relief). And third, make sure you're each other's "nominated beneficiary" on all of your pensions. This takes less than a minute to sort on most workplace pension apps, but considerably longer if one of you dies without doing so.
Pensions might not sound like the most romantic of topics, but there's a lot to be said for caring about a more secure retirement for your partner.
Claer Barrett is the FT's consumer editor; claer.barrett@ft.com Instagram @ClaerB
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My trustees are breaking a family trust to modernise how we run a family farm. I am due to get married later this year and they are asking me to have a prenuptial agreement in place to protect family assets. What advantages are there in having a prenup?
Alexander Breedon, partner at law firm Withers, says prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common and can cover a wide variety of situations.
An obvious reason to consider a prenup is where there are family assets that could otherwise be at risk in the event of a future divorce.
Where assets have been in families for generations, there is an understandable desire for them to be preserved, so
that they can benefit future generations too.
Without a prenup, it is far from guaranteed that family assets (such as an interest in a family business, a family farm or a family trust) would be ringtended in the event of a divorce, and all too often there is a risk of family wealth being eroded or family structures dismantled or depleted by such claims.
While prenups are not currently legally binding in England and Wales, they do carry very significant weight.
Done sensibly, these agreements provide clarity and certainty for everyone involved, including wider family and any trustees. The position in Scotland is different, as prenuptial agreements there are already treated as contracts.
There are lots of ways in which a prenup might be structured, and each agreement can be tailored to the individual circumstances of the couple. They can also be updated in the future by

Prenuptial agreements are not legally binding in England and Wales but increasingly carry weight in cases — FT mcmay@ixamoline
entering into a postnuptial agreement if a couple wishes to make adjustments depending on where life has taken them.
To give a prenup the best chance of success, you need to consider the circumstances both when you negotiate the agreement and when you might come to implement it.
First, you should share
information to ensure you each have a good understanding of the other's financial position.
Second, take independent advice so that both parties fully understand the implications of the proposed agreement; and third, provide plenty of time so that you can each enter into the agreement
freely and without undue pressure.
It is also vital to consider the fairness of the terms if they were ever implemented in the future, particularly thinking about the financial needs of both spouses and, importantly, any children in the event of a separation.
Starting a conversation
about a prenup can feel daunting, but if you take time, advice and care, these agreements provide significant protection and avoid prolonged disputes further down the line.
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A wave of scams appearing on social media play on distrust of elites and paranoia, writes Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan
It was an odd, unsettling sight to see Nigel Farage, his face puce with rage, purportedly in a physical fight with Andrew Bailey on the set of the BBC's Question Time.
In some of the video stills, which flooded social media in June, the Reform UK leader is seen throwing a glass of water over the central banker. In another, he has pulled a gun on him. Bailey, understandably, appears in distress.
The images are fake, of course. The AI-generated visuals are impressive, if not entirely natural looking. The question is, why were they produced?
The images feature in fake BBC articles that claim the reason for the fracas is that Farage has accused the Bank of England of keeping powerful trading algorithms hidden from the public, choosing instead to share them with its elite cronies.
"For decades, they've kept you dependent," Farage is supposed to have said. "Dependent on banks for credit at criminal rates. Dependent on advisers who charge fees to lose your money. Trapped in the cycle of working harder and getting nowhere.
"The City doesn't want you to have alternatives," he continued: "I'm giving you one."
The alternative, the fake article says, is an AI trading pool that promises fantastic returns: up to £7,500 a month from an initial investment of £25, no less. But act quickly: "Registration stays open for another 24 hours only before they review capacity limits."
Of course, it's a scam — neither Farage nor Bailey had anything to do with it. But it is not the only ad like it.
As with populist political projects, which have swept to victory around the world over the past decade, these ads promote the idea that a corrupt, shadowy elite has been enriching itself for years while keeping the rest of us economically sidelined.
And the solution the scammers put forward is simple: follow this link and take back control.
The sophistication of AI-generated scams has improved dramatically in the past three years. In 2023, a spate of fake videos misleadingly using the likeness of Money Saving Expert's Martin Lewis went viral. In 2025, the FT's Martin Wolf faced a spate of AI avatars bearing his resemblance promoting dubious investment groups.
But there has been a tonal shift, says William Ayles, co-founder at Refundee, an investigative company that helps victims recover funds. He has seen an increase in referrals related to an anti-elite message.
"Scam scripts change all the time. Some of them work and become the
Fake news: an AI-generated image of Nigel Farage and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey
dominant type, others disappear in a month or two," he says.
A key aspect of the populist scams is the way they frequently blend facts with fiction. A scam showing a likeness of UK defence secretary Wes Streeting used his resignation from Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet as a key plot point. Streeting's real resignation letter stated that there was a "vacuum" in leadership.
But in the scam ad, his resignation was a protest against the failure of Labour's front benches — and Andrew Bailey — to release AI trading software that would allow

ordinary investors to make money.
Another series of scams misleadingly feature BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg supposedly attacking Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe on her Sunday morning programme over his statement that Britain had been "colonised by immigrants".
Ratcliffe did use this phrase on Sky News, and later apologised for the language used. But no head-to-head with Kuenssberg ever took place.
Nevertheless, according to a fake newspaper report about the interview, Kuenssberg then dives into conspiracy theories, quizzing Ratcliffe on the notion that algorithmic trading can turn £250 into more than £4,000 in a month without any risk.
"You definitely see that controversy and division elements of the ads are foremost, it's less about the investment [now] as [when] they started," says Ayles. "It's about using eye-catching subject matter . . . as a hook."
Once a viewer is hooked, the ads typically try to get them to follow a link to a new trading platform and set up an account.
The Farage-Bailey ads promote an "investment platform" called Ledgerholm. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration number

listed a fake, and there is no evidence of any such company existing beyond the advertisement and the registration website, I signed up.
Shortly after filling in an online form, I received a call from someone who said their name was "Thomas". When I asked about the fraudulent nature of the ad, he said: "How do you know that?" and hung up.
The platform linked to by the Kuenssberg-Ratcliffe ad is called Fundektris, which has the same fake FCA registration number as Ledgerholm. The first agent I spoke to at the platform used a text-to-speech device. They passed me to "Brian Roberts" who said he would pass me to another "financial agent" to answer questions about the platform. They did not call back.
These ads are not restricted to the UK. International targets include politicians in Spain and Belgium, businessmen in Italy and Romania, and what appears to be AI-generated Saudi Arabian police arresting a woman at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Operators of these sites are global, ranging from Ukraine to the US to Vietnam. Though the images may be bizarre,
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the power of such messaging is unsurprising, says Simon Miller, director of policy, strategy and communications at fraud prevention agency Cifas — they tap into real issues.
"Whether it's frustration about the economy or worries about household finances, criminals can use legitimate consumer concerns as a gateway to promote high-risk investments, fraudulent schemes or inaccurate financial advice," he warns.
Geopolitical shocks, including from the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, have driven inflation, hitting UK consumers. But the scam ads speak to a deeper sense of distrust — which appears to be prevalent in Britain.
According to a recent survey by the OECD, only a third of people in the UK have high or moderately high trust in public institutions, lower than the average of 40 per cent among the 38 developed nations. At the same time, just 36 per cent of Britons think most financial firms treat them honestly and transparently, according to a 2024 FCA survey.
There have been numerous real-world scandals involving the British establishment in recent years, from the involvement of the royal family and top bankers with the sex offender Jeffery Epstein, to more mundane
practices, such as when high street banks slash savings rates while receiving interest payments on reserves with the BoE.
Scammers' efforts to exploit this institutional distrust reflect a broader pattern of lucrative opportunism.
Andrew Tate, embroiled in an extradition battle on charges including rape and sexual assault — which he denies, has railed against "The Matrix". In a 2024 tweet, he attacked "wage slavery" (or paid jobs).
Videos by Influencer Luke Desmaris, who pleaded not guilty after being charged by the FCA over posts promoting high-risk products, has contempt for nine-to-five job.
"The rich keep getting richer while you're stuck in the same position year after year," Desmaris tells the camera, inviting users to follow his trading programme. His final hearing is set for November 2027.
In response to a request for comment via TikTok, Desmaris responded "yes", then did not get back to me.
"Establishment knocking is hardly novel on social media; the Tate brothers and others have played that tune for years," says Alex Barkley, retail banking and wealth management strategist at HSBC. "But it does seem to be growing in the financial
influencer sphere." The scams echo "ragebait", fake pages set up in countries including Sri Lanka, Nigeria and Vietnam, whose creators profit from clicks on divisive, often hateful AI-generated content.
A joint investigation between the team I work for at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and The Times found a Sri Lankan influencer who claimed to have made $500,000 from such pages and selling courses.
"I have a sense that a huge proportion of conspiracy theories, disinformation, harmful content is being promoted by people who just want to make money," says Elise Thomas, senior OSINT investigator at the Centre for Information Resilience, a UK non-profit organisation. "It's the same engagement mechanism that works for far-right influencers and others making money off ragebait."
Henry Ajder, an expert adviser on AI and deepfakes, also warns that this proliferation of AI-generated content is damaging even when the images are so ludicrous as to be unbelievable.
"This is a trend we're seeing across all non-consensual AI-generated images, whether it's a celebrity like
Taylor Swift or a chief executive like Jensen Huang, there's some limited research that suggests that generative AI content leaves an imprint on people that can change their perceptions, even if they know it's fake."
Responding to the problem is multi-faceted, but experts agree that further work by platforms (where these scams spread) to cut off the hosepipe of populist fraud is vital.
"You wonder if there is a way for platforms to automatically stop advertisers connected to high financial risks from advertising in the first place," says Felix Pflücke, lecturer in law at Somerville College, Oxford.
One of the challenges is the highly inconsistent nature of platforms' ad libraries. Meta's Facebook has perhaps the most comprehensive library, although key indicators of a scam (such as where an account is based) are not always apparent to anyone searching the archive.
Facebook's enforcement is patchy: in at least some cases, pages which had ads removed for "unacceptable business practices" remain online, churning out yet more. Facebook's library does not give insight into the nature of the ads which the platform removed; if a page chooses to delete its own ads, they are also hidden.
Advertisers can also simply lie to Meta about who they are: an ad promoting a scam investment platform using a likeness of Gary Lineker falsely lists its sponsor as retailer Benson for Beds. Meta did not respond to a request for comment.
Pflücke says there is hope that Ofcom's fraudulent advertising codes of practice (currently under consultation) could drive platforms to strengthen counter-fraud practices. Proposed measures include verifying that advertisers represent the business they claim to, and enforcing fines of up to £18mn or 10 per cent of global revenue.
Even with tougher regulation, a question remains about how better to prepare consumers for a barrage of populist messaging. "I fear these criminals will keep preying on vulnerable people while social media platforms and regulators offer little in response," warns Barkley.
He sees some hope from the targeted support regime under the FCA's Advice-Guidance Boundary Review, which went live in April, allowing firms to offer suggestions to help consumers improve their pensions and investments. Given that almost 90 per cent of accounts in credit in March paid on interest on balances, that could help boost consumer finances, fighting inflation and improving institutional trust.
"That should make it easier for ordinary consumers to get help with their pensions and investments," he says. "Whether that keeps pace with the problem is another matter."
Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan is an analyst and editorial manager at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue
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More Britons are exiting than returning, but migration experts say claims of a 'brain drain' are overstated. Report by Georgina McNamara and Nic Fildes
Since Ben Russell emigrated from London to Vancouver, he no longer requires a lodger to help cover the bills – he also expects to double what he was earning as a newly qualified GP in the UK.
As his roster of patients increases in Canada, he estimates his salary will increase from £125,000 to about £160,000. Back in Britain, he anticipated earning between about £80,500 and £92,000.
"I have spent most of my life being proud of being British. But now when I think of the country, particularly the direction it has taken [in the past decade] . . . I just feel a bit sad," he says.
"It is hard to feel optimistic about the place," he continues. "Even just the fact of driving along increasingly potholed roads or walking past ever more homeless [people] . . . it all feeds into a sense that the UK is not much of a land of opportunity."
Russell's move captures an increasingly common concern in Britain: skilled workers feeling compelled to look abroad for rewards they feel the UK no longer offers.
Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that 246,000 British nationals left the UK last year, more than double the number that returned – a gap that has grown every year since 2022, according to the ONS – with younger people dominating the number of émigrés.
Three-quarters of those leaving were under the age of 35, with the data showing a steady increase in the number of twenty- and thirtysomethings in recent years.
So why are people leaving? Who are they? And does this mean – as some have argued – that the UK is in the grip of a "brain drain", which could damage the country's tax base and hinder productivity?
Surveys suggest the idea of leaving is more attractive to younger Britons, even if this does not always translate into migration. A study from the British Council found that 72 per cent of UK-based 18- to 30-year-olds would
consider living and working in another country in the short or long term, attracted by what they perceive as a better quality of life and improved job opportunities.
Some 63 per cent also said their standard of living was worse than it was for their parents' generation and claimed the issue of low wages was a big challenge faced by young people.
Such concerns are not unfounded. At the end of last year, unemployment in the UK rose to 5.2 per cent, a five-year high. And vacancies have remained low, with 2.5 applicants per job.
Graduate vacancies have decreased sharply, dropping 45 per cent year-on-year to where there were fewer than 10,000 roles available at the start of 2026, according to recruitment company Adzuna.
At the same time, British workers are dealing with a steady increase in tax levels, largely due to frozen thresholds and fiscal drag. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has found the tax burden in the UK to be at a post-second world war high.
'Driving along potholed roads or walking past ever more homeless [people] . . . it feeds into a sense that the UK is not much of a land of opportunity'
The gap between the cost of employing a worker and the amount of money the worker takes home – known as the tax wedge – reveals that British workers are taxed less than leading EU economies, including France, Italy and Spain, but more heavily taxed than Canada, the US and Australia.
The UK has gone through cycles of increased emigration before. When Gavin Keightley migrated to Adelaide from Cornwall in January, he was surprised to find that a lot of the people he encountered had

similar surnames to those from where he had left. "It felt like a home away from home," the 35-year-old joiner said of his new location.
Between 1863 and 1864 more than 40 per cent of immigrants who arrived in South Australia were from Cornwall, as a copper boom, combined with grim economic conditions at home, triggered a wave of migration.
History appears to be repeating in 2026. South Australia is preparing for another copper boom, and the state is
The gap between those leaving and arriving has grown fastest for 25- to 34-year-olds
Long-term international migration of British nationals into and out of the UK (000)

Estimates between year ending Mar 2025 and Dec 2025 are provisional Source: Registration and Population Interactions Database from the Department for Work and Pensions
again looking to the Old Country for workers, from civil engineers to electricians to dentists and accountants, to support its growth.
"What's going through people's minds?" poses Louisa Newstead, director of population strategy and migration at South Australia's state development department. "The main motivations are lifestyle, cost of living and a sense of dissatisfaction with life in the UK," she says.
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that more than 25,000 UK-born migrants arrived in the country in the three months to June 2025, having risen every quarter since the end of the pandemic.
Many UK applicants describe a "doom spiral", says Austin Blackburne, a director at the Melbourne arm of recruitment firm Hays, in which a cost of living crisis and poor job prospects have triggered the desire for a move.
"It used to be more about people watching Home and Away and Neighbours and fancying the lifestyle. We're now seeing a different kind of candidate. They are all coming with similar stories that things are pretty grim back in the UK," he says.
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Keightley, a joiner who had worked at a luxury yachtmaker in England's West Country, visited his brother in Adelaide for Christmas one year with his partner. "It was heaven on earth. The weather was perfect, the beaches and the coastline, the wine tours. It cemented in our minds that we could have that as well," he said.
But there was also an economic imperative. He knew Australia was expensive but that cost of living and mortgage costs had risen rapidly in the UK since the pandemic and that he felt that his career opportunities were limited. "We were just getting by," he said.
Andy Barton, 35, intended to end up in Sydney when he migrated eight years ago with his wife after they sold their house and his construction firm in Eastbourne and "hit the road".
But they ended up on a farm on the Limestone Coast of South Australia as part of their visa process and never looked back due to the lifestyle and career opportunities in the state. "The opportunities are endless out here," he said. "South Australia is screaming out for tradies."
Barton is now chief executive of the AAT Group in Adelaide, while his wife
New view: just one of the attractions of life for emigrants to Vancouver Getty Images
Becky works for the state department, looking to tempt more skilled workers to move.
The South Australian government has led roadshows across the UK not only to attract candidates but to connect companies needing those skills directly to potential employees.
Newstead, who also hails from the west of England, said 8,000 people registered to attend such events in Wales, London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, which showed
that there is an appetite among British workers for a life-changing move.
Keightley attended one of the roadshows and connected with the joinery company he now works for in Adelaide. He said the move has been beneficial for his career as he has moved into project management since migrating.
So how big a problem is this? Notable "brain drains" in occurred in Ireland after the 2008 recession and in the Baltics after Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined the EU in 2004. Could the UK be going through something similar? Migration experts think the comparison does not hold water.
Jonathan Portes, professor of economics and public policy at King's College London, says that while Department of Work and Pensions and HM Revenue & Customs data shows higher levels of emigration, reports of a brain drain are "misleading". Despite recent revisions in the data collection, he says: "Our best guess is that emigration and re-immigration — returns of British nationals — are roughly stable."
While UK emigrants are probably more skilled than the population average, he says enough skilled immigrants are still arriving to prevent a serious economic impact.
Lee Crawfurd, senior research fellow at the Center for Global Development, concurs. "Britain has had a large diaspora . . . for decades," he says. And this circulation can produce several positives. "Those connections support trade and investment and many people who spend a few years abroad return with new skills and networks."
John Mahon, a former interim chief executive of the UK Infrastructure Bank and currently a PhD candidate at KCL, describes how, at least in the private sector, regulatory barriers actually curtail a brain drain of young, highly skilled workers.
Although many UK emigrants are aged 16 to 35, he argues that skilled workers in this age group are often too early in their careers for an overseas employer to sponsor their move, which suggests the numbers probably include a mix of students, early career workers and those taking jobs in various trades, such as Keightley.
Ultimately, we know very little about British emigrants' motivations,

New horizons: Gavin Keightley migrated to Adelaide, Australia, from Cornwall in January Horgan Sells/FT
says Ben Brindle, senior researcher at The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford. One theory is that, since the countries to have recorded the biggest increase in their British populations were Poland, Malta and Romania, this may be partly a response to EU migrants returning home and being joined by British family members.
Portes even suggests that, when met with a negative shock to labour demand, an exodus may prove better than a rapidly growing number of young, unemployed people. "I find it difficult to believe that [The Baltics] political systems could have survived the level of youth unemployment that would have ensued had free movement not existed," he says.
'It was heaven on earth. The weather was perfect, the beaches and the coastline, the wine tours. It cemented in our minds that we could have that'
But the situation in the UK does not need to be classed as a brain drain to be concerning. Many young professionals believe their earnings will not provide long-term financial security.
Students in England who take out loans to pay for university are graduating with substantial debt, exceeding £50,865 on average. The total expenditure per student at tertiary level in the UK, at £26,452, is among the highest in OECD countries and 65 per cent above the OECD average.
With graduate jobs increasingly concentrated in London, young professionals can therefore face the compounded problem of large student debts and exceptionally high housing costs. Rooms in a flat share in London can range from £750 to £1,250 per month, though once utility bills and additional costs are factored in, it can often be higher than this.
In Vancouver, Russell lives in a modern one-bed apartment with "breathtaking" mountain views, paying £1,400 a month. While Russell was resident in London, his lodger paid £1,350 a month for a room with a private bathroom.
Some economists argue that the bigger danger may not be emigration itself, but Britain becoming less attractive to both native workers and skilled immigrants.
The UK government's immigration white paper, published last year, set out plans to reduce net migration by tightening work visa requirements, raising skill thresholds and extending the qualifying period for settlement from five to 10 years.
While, according to Portes, it is ill-advised to try to counteract rising emigration with increasing immigration, in order for Britain to succeed it must be a place where people want to live and work.
"That includes not driving Britons out by making it unpleasant for them to live and work here," he says, "and being reasonably flexible and encouraging other people to come live here."
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Our experts discuss which companies to buy, sell or hold this week

Costain has a forward order book valued at £7bn – FT7 average

Technology, defence and infrastructure are three of the biggest investment themes of the past five years, with the first two
responsible for fuelling much of the growth in the latter. The UK equity market may lack global tech champions, but it's been reaping the benefits of new structural growth phases in the defence and infrastructure markets, driven by huge energy, digital and rearmament trends.
Infrastructure is currently experiencing a super cycle with several capital spending waves arriving at the same time. Besides the grid upgrade required for the switch from extracting fossil fuels to the production and distribution of clean electricity, the AI-related data centre boom and the need for improved and modernised defence systems, money is being
poured into replacing ageing and obsolete private and public assets that are hampering economic growth, and into repairing the nation's water infrastructure to end the frequent leaks and waste spillage, and to manage rising drought risks.
The political background is highly supportive. The government has committed hundreds of billions of pounds to rebuild the nation's "economic arteries" to help deliver a more productive economy and to renew the public estate, while its push for a huge householding programme will increase demand for new road, rail, electricity and digital connections.
In previous cycles, companies were vulnerable to rising costs and low margins, but improvements in project management and contract terms mean these risks have been vastly reduced.
It all adds up to a boom for contractors such as Costain. The order book, at this construction engineer, which has multisector expertise and offers a one-stop service encompassing everything from consultancy to construction and decommissioning, swelled to £7bn at the end of last year, helped by major new contract wins from several of the water companies, H82 and Transport for London.
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Costain reported another good performance at its interim results.
The contractor, purely focused on UK infrastructure, unlike larger peers Kier, Morgan Sindall and Balfour Beatty, reported adjusted pre-tax profit of £19mn on revenues of £543mn, both up 3 per cent versus the previous year.
The all-important adjusted operating margin was unchanged at 3.2 per cent. Chief executive Alex Vaughan said that "we have inflation protection in all of our contracts", but that his company was nevertheless "working hard to mitigate it" for its customers.
Costain's forward work book, which comprises both its confirmed order book and preferred bidder book, stands at £7bn. Otwat's approval of £3.4bn of investment in water projects before 2030 will have come as welcome news.
The company's liquidity is improving, with its average weekend cash balance up 16 per cent versus the previous year, to £177mn. This may mean more buybacks for shareholders.
The shares trade on 13 times analysts' 2027 earnings estimates. There is still value to be had here. Hugh Moorhead
BHP (BHP) 3,251p
BHP's earnings eclipsed expectations and the dividend payout reached its highest level since 2022.
Positive pricing fed through to underlying profits of $13.2bn (£9.8bn) — a near one-third increase on the previous year — although reported figures were trimmed by a $2.3bn impairment on the Jansen potash project in Canada.
Copper generated more than half of underlying cash profits on the back of favourable pricing.
Rising prices are also reflected in the 83 per cent increase in free cash flow to $98bn. Indeed, BHP has delivered average net operating cash flow in excess of $20bn a year since 2010.
FactSet consensus gives earnings per share of 186p over the next two years as the copper price moderates, leaving the group's forward rating at 17 times. That's well ahead of both Glencore and Rio Tinto on that admittedly narrow basis, so we move back to hold, mindful of the group's increased correlation to the red metal and despite a forward dividend yield of about 4 per cent. Mark Robinson
Oxford Nanopore Tech (ONT) 130p
Oxford Nanopore Technologies saw its adjusted ebitda loss more than halve to £22mn as the testing company bedded in new management.
There was a 400 basis point improvement in gross margin, with at least 355bp down to a non-repeating £3.3mn charge it took in 2025. The more durable move was lower R&D headcount so that expenses here fell by £8.2mn to £43mn.
Chief executive Francis Van Parys said ONT will concentrate its resources on "a select group of high-potential applications".
However, the main problem is that its biggest segment is not growing very fast. The research division, which made up 65 per cent of the group's £18mn of total interim sales, saw revenue growth of only 5.4 per cent tied to large inflexible testing contracts, hence the push to diversify revenues.
In addition, getting a clear view of the year ahead will be complicated by one-off licensing payment gains of $20mn.
Berenberg forecasts a price-to-book value of 3.4 for 2026. ONT is complex, but we are still positive. Julian Hofmann
Who's buying or selling shares in their own company this week?
| BUY | Director/PDMR | Date | Price (p) | Aggregate value (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems | John Pettigrew | 11 Aug 26 | 2,228 | 155,960 |
| Bay Capital | David Williams (ch) | 10 Aug 26 | 10.0 | 180,000 |
| Berkeley Group | Richard Stearn (ce) | 11 Aug 26 | 3,524.5 | 59,576 |
| Berkeley Group | Neil Eady (cfo) | 11 Aug 26 | 3,515 | 119,581 |
| Foresight Group Holdings | John Le Poidevin | 11 Aug 26 | 503 | 100,586 |
| Great Southern Copper | Sam Garrett (ce) | 11 Aug 26 | 210.5 | 999,900 |
| Hikma Pharmaceuticals | Tobias Hestler | 10 Aug 26 | 1,648 | 123,600 |
| IG Group | Andrew Barron | 10 Aug 26 | 1,371.7 | 499,507 |
| SELL | ||||
| Barclays | Adeel Khan (PDMR) | 10 Aug 26 | 515.5 | 5,155,000 |
| Glanbia | Mark Garvey (cfo)* | 11 Aug 26 | 2,047.8 | 511,939 |
| Greggs | Richard John Hutton (fd) | 7 Aug 26 | 1,926 | 59,109 |
| International Paper | W. Thomas Hamic* | 7 Aug 26 | 3,521.4 | 862,733 |
| Pearson | Tom ap Simon (PDMR)** | 10 Aug 26 | 1,211 | 1,448,309 |
| RIT Capital Partners | Dame Hannah Rothschild | 6 Aug 26 | 2,600 | 633,490 |
| Standard Chartered | Roberto Hoornweg (PDMR) | 12 Aug 26 | 2,209.3 | 8,837,200 |
| Standard Chartered | Tanuj Kapilashrami (coo) | 13 Aug 26 | 2,248.4 | 3,372,600 |
| XPS Pensions | Paul Cuff (co-ce) | 7 Aug 26 | 340 | 1,085,455 |
| XPS Pensions | Ben Bramhall (co-ce) | 7 Aug 26 | 340 | 1,027,243 |
Pearson has reinvented itself from a sprawling conglomerate into a focused education and learning company.
The FTSE 100 group spent years pivoting from print textbooks to digital learning. More recently, accelerating sales growth and expanding margins
suggest the strategy is paying off.
The heavy lifter has been Pearson's virtual learning division, where first-half revenues rose 19 per cent.
Risks including AI disruption, falling US higher education enrolments and tighter immigration policies remain, yet
the shares have risen nearly a fifth this year. Tom ap Simon, Pearson's US-based president of virtual learning, took the opportunity to sell about $195mn worth (£14mn) of shares via American depositary receipts on August 10. Valeria Martinez
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| Abd Suf | 1.00 | 5.00 | -1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | -34.19 |
| Abd Suf | 1.00 | 5.00 | -1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | -34.19 |
| Abd Suf | 1.00 | 5.00 | -1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | -34.19 |
| Abd Suf | 1.00 | 5.00 | -1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | -34.19 |
| Abd Suf | 1.00 | 5.00 | -1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | -34.19 |
| Abd Suf | 1.00 | 5.00 | -1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | -34.19 |
Currencies
| Aug 21 | Chg | %Chg | Aug 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1.167 | 0.001 | 0.000 | |
| 2nd | 1.362 | -0.001 | -0.000 | |
| 3rd | 0.857 | -0.000 | -0.000 | |
| 4th | 158.965 | 0.245 | 0.154 | |
| 5th | 216.502 | 0.207 | 0.086 | |
| 6th | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| 7th | 0.857 | 0.001 | 0.000 |
Commodities & Crypto
| 0.29% | 0.45% |
|---|---|
| Oil WTI | Oil down |
Precious Metals
| 2.03% | 2.58% |
|---|---|
| Gold | Silver |
Crypto Currency
| 6.67% | 3.04% |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | Ethereum |
FTSE Private Investor Index Series
| Aug 20 | 1 Month | 3 Months | 1 Year | % Year % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Conservative Index | 9.78 | 0.54% | 1.17% | 2.25% | 18.95% |
| Conservative Index | 15.03 | 0.34% | 0.33% | 4.97% | 5.00% |
| Income Index | 42.00 | 0.67% | 1.67% | 6.85% | 18.01% |
| External Index | 65.00 | 1.25% | 1.67% | 11.97% | 28.30% |
| Geocrit Index | 65.01 | 1.37% | 2.04% | 14.03% | 38.72% |
| Ultra Growth Index | 34.02 | 1.58% | 2.58% | 16.34% | 54.10% |
| Global Growth Index | 35.08 | 1.58% | 7.75% | 15.70% | 55.94% |
| FTSE All-Share Index | 57.94 | 1.74% | 3.49% | 15.74% | 41.97% |
| FTSE All-Share (in UK Index) | 68.1 | 1.75% | 2.27% | 15.31% | 58.02% |
Inflation Rates
| Retail Price Index / Consumer Price Index | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chg Over 1 Month | Chg Over 12 Months | ||
| EPS | Jul 4/18/10 | 0.62% | 3.2% |
| PPS | Jul 4/12/20 | 0.61% | 3.1% |
| CPI | Jul 1/12/20 | 0.26% | 2.9% |
| Risk Rates / International Rates | |||
| Basic Rate of England Base Rate (Lbs) | 3.76% | ||
| US Net Yrnds | 3.56 | ||
| US Long term | 4.71% | ||
| Euro Base Rate | 2.46% |
Government Bonds
| Aug 21 | Prev | Chg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 2 Yr | 4.23 | 4.18 | 0.24 |
| US 10 Yr | 4.72 | 4.68 | 0.33 |
| US 30 Yr | 5.28 | 5.24 | 0.24 |
| UK 2 Yr | 4.35 | 4.36 | -0.31 |
| UK 10 Yr | 5.06 | 5.06 | 0.30 |
| UK 30 Yr | 5.81 | 5.80 | 0.31 |
| JPN Yr | 1.95 | 1.95 | 0.31 |
| JPN 12 Yr | 2.86 | 2.84 | 0.32 |
| JPN 30 Yr | 4.85 | 4.82 | 0.33 |
| GDI 2 Yr | 2.59 | 2.54 | 0.33 |
| GDI 10 Yr | 3.75 | 3.75 | 0.33 |
| GDI 30 Yr | 3.75 | 3.75 | 0.33 |
Results Due
| Date | Company | Report | Date | Company | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Aug-2026 | Secchi | Final | 27-Aug-2026 | MacDarlane Scy | Interim |
| 25-Aug-2026 | Chorvone | Interim | 27-Aug-2026 | PPMI Royal Scy | Interim |
| 25-Aug-2026 | Full-Runche | Interim | 27-Aug-2026 | Prudential | Interim |
| 26-Aug-2026 | Central Asia Mkt | Interim | 01-Sep-2026 | Microbecon Bico | Interim |
| 26-Aug-2026 | Impeccin City | Interim | 02-Sep-2026 | Carri-Homes | Interim |
| 26-Aug-2026 | Fargo Pharma | Interim | 02-Sep-2026 | Oxford Biomedica | Interim |
| 27-Aug-2026 | China Pacific | Interim |

12 | Money
Savings
| Account | Notice | Min Deposit | AFR | Int Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO NOTICE £5,000 | |||||
| Debury Bank (dollars.com) | Summer Account (1) | None | (1,000) | 4.33% | Min |
| cohort (gallon.com) | Simple Saver (10) | None | (1) | 4.52% | 1% |
| Spring (link app) | Assistate Saver | None | (10) | 5.33% | Min |
NO NOTICE £10,000
| United Trust Bank (cdbank.co.uk) | UTB Limited Access | None | (5,000) | 4.30% | 1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debury Bank (dollars.com) | Summer Account (1) | None | (1,000) | 4.30% | Min |
| cohort (gallon.com) | Simple Saver (10) | None | (1) | 4.52% | 1% |
NO NOTICE £10,000
| Debury Bank (dollars.com) | Summer Account (1) | None | (1,000) | 4.33% | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Bank (link app) | Welcome Saver | None | (25,000) | 4.51% | Min |
| cohort (gallon.com) | Simple Saver (10) | None | (1) | 4.52% | 1% |
NO NOTICE £100,000
UP TO 90 DAYS NOTICE £1,000
| Shandrack Bank (shandrackbank.co.uk) | 45 Day Notice - 23 | 45 Day | (1,000) | 4.21% | 1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secure Trust Bank (securetrustbank.com) | 90 Day Notice | 90 Day | (1) | 4.21% | 0% |
| Shrewsbury (shrewsbank.co.uk) | 90 Day Notice - 12 | 90 Day | (1,000) | 4.35% | Min |
UP TO 90 DAYS NOTICE £5,000
UP TO 90 DAYS NOTICE £10,000
| Secure Trust Bank (securetrustbank.com) | 90 Day Notice | 90 Day | (1) | 4.21% | 0% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury (shrewsbank.co.uk) | 90 Day Notice - 12 | 90 Day | (1,000) | 4.35% | Min |
| BUD 4 (zone.com) | 93 Day Notice (10) | 90 Day | (10,000) | 4.37% | 0% |
UP TO 90 DAYS NOTICE £50,000
UP TO 90 DAYS NOTICE £100,000
MONTHLY INTEREST UP TO £5,000
| cohort (gallon.com) | Simple Saver (10) | None | (1) | 4.52% | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (link app) | Assistate Saver | None | (10) | 5.33% | Min |
| cohort (gallon.com) | Sunny Day Saver 45 | None | (1) | 5.33% | Min |
MONTHLY INTEREST £5,000
| Shrewsbury (shrewsbank.co.uk) | 90 Day Notice - 12 | 90 Day | (1,000) | 4.35% | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cohort (gallon.com) | Simple Saver (10) | None | (1) | 4.52% | Min |
| Spring (link app) | Assistate Saver | None | (10) | 5.33% | Min |
MONTHLY INTEREST £10,000
| Debury Bank (dollars.com) | Summer Account (1) | None | (1,000) | 4.33% | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury (shrewsbank.co.uk) | 90 Day Notice - 12 | 90 Day | (1,000) | 4.35% | Min |
| cohort (gallon.com) | Simple Saver (10) | None | (1) | 4.52% | Min |
MONTHLY INTEREST £50,000
| Shrewsbury (shrewsbank.co.uk) | 90 Day Notice - 12 | 90 Day | (1,000) | 4.35% | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Bank (link app) | Welcome Saver | None | (25,000) | 4.51% | Min |
| cohort (gallon.com) | Simple Saver (10) | None | (1) | 4.52% | Min |
OFFSHORE ACCOUNTS £10,000
| Standard Bank (international) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Bank.com | Offshore Reserve Savings | None | (3,000) | 1.15% 1% 1% |
| NetWest International | ||||
| International (national.com) | Pension Saver | None | (1) | 1.30% 1% |
| Standard Bank (international) | ||||
| Standard Bank.com | International Saver 30 | 30 Day | (10,000) | 2.73% 1% |
ACCOUNTS WITH INTRODUCTORY BONUS
| Manufacture B2 (link-bonus) | Triple Access (1x5) | None | (1) | 4.25% | 1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgreen B2 (brandingham.com) | Bonus Access Saver 10 | None | (1) | 4.25% | 1% |
| Union Bank (johannark.co.uk) | Limited Edition Saver 5 | None | (5,000) | 4.93% | Min |
| Phonopolis B2 (phonopolis.co.uk) | Online Bonus Access B2 | None | (1) | 4.93% | 1% |
| Post Office Money* (postoffice.co.uk) | Online Saver 30 | None | (1) | 4.31% | 1% |
| Chase (link app) | Chase Saver Standard | None | (1) | 4.50% | Min |
| SASA (page.co.uk) | Easy Access Savings | None | (1) | 4.50% | Min |
| Torres Money (link app) | Home Saver | None | (10) | 4.55% | Min |
| First Access (firstactive.com) | Instant Access | None | (1) | 4.55% | Min |
| Lemli (link app) | Lemli Instant Access | None | (1) | 5.30% | Min |
All rates shown as AER variable unless otherwise stated. Methods of opening and operating accounts will vary. All rates and terms subject to change without notice and should be checked before finalising any arrangements. No liability can be accepted for any direct or consequential loss arising from the use of, or reliance upon, this information. Readers who are not financial professionals should seek expert advice. Visit MoneyFactor.com.
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Mortgage Rates
| Rate and Term | Max LTV | Fee | Early Repayment Charge Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Fixed Rates | ||||
| first direct | 4.58% for 2 years | 60% | (400) | 1st 2 yrs |
| Surrender | 4.81% to 2.12.28 | 50% | (300) | To 2.12.28 |
| first direct | 4.83% for 3 years | 75% | (400) | 1st 3 yrs |
| Surrender | 4.95% to 2.12.29 | 50% | (300) | To 2.12.29 |
Longer Term Fixed Rates
| Surrender | 4.54% to 2.12.31 | 60% | (300) | To 2.12.31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC | 4.78% to 2.13.31 | 80% | (300) | To 2.13.31 |
| Surrender | 4.78% to 2.12.31 | 80% | (300) | To 2.12.31 |
| Notionable BS | 5.49% for 10 years | 80% | (300) | 1st 10 yrs |
Remortgages
| Surrender | 4.56% for 2.12.28 | 60% | (300) | To 2.12.28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrender | 4.77% for 2.12.28 | 75% | (400) | To 2.12.28 |
| first direct | 4.89% for 3 years | 85% | (400) | 1st 3 yrs |
| HSBC | 4.89% for 2.13.31 | 85% | (300) | To 2.13.31 |
First Time Buyers
| Notionable BS | 5.34% for 2 years | 95% | - | 1st 2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC | 5.47% for 2.13.12.28 | 95% | - | To 2.13.28 |
| West Bran BS | 5.28% for 2.13.12.28 | 95% | (400) | To 2.13.28 |
| HSBC | 5.24% for 2.13.12.31 | 95% | - | To 2.13.31 |
Discounted Variable Rates
| West Bran BS | 4.49% for 2 years | 90% | (300) | None |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley BS | 4.54% for 2 years | 80% | - | 1st 2 yrs |
| Newbury BS | 4.78% for 3 years | 75% | (300) | 1st 3 yrs |
| Newbury BS | 4.89% for 3 years | 50% | (300) | 1st 3 yrs |
Variable Rates
| Surrender | 4.83% for 2 years | 60% | (300) | None |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Building Society | 4.12% to 20.11.28 | 75% | (300) | None |
| Notionable BS | 4.17% for 2 years | 80% | (300) | None |
| Notionable BS | 4.28% for 2 years | 85% | (300) | None |
Buy-to-Lot Variable Rates
| HSBC | 4.38% for 2 years | 65% | (1,000) | None |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley & Rugby BS | 4.75% for 2 years | 75% | (1,240) | 1st 2 yrs |
| Bark BS | 5.09% for 2 years | 80% | (300) | 1st 2 yrs |
Buy-to-Lot Fixed Rates
| NetWest | 4.73% to 20.11.28 | 75% | (300) | To 20.11.28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC | 4.35% to 2.13.31 | 60% | (3,000) | To 20.13.31 |
| TSB | 5.49% to 2.13.31 | 80% | (1,000) | To 20.13.31 |
D-Discounted rate. 1-Final rate. 1-Financial rate. Terms and conditions may apply when you repay your mortgage. All rates and terms subject to change without notice and should be checked before finalising any arrangements. No liability can be accepted for any direct or consequential loss arising from the use of, or reliance upon, this information. Readers who are not financial professionals should seek expert advice.
Private Prices
| House Index / Mortgage Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Notionable House Price Average (Jul 2026) | £217.54 | |
| Notionable House Price Index (Monthly Index) | 101.10 | |
| Notionable House Price Index (Annual Change) | 1.80% | |
| Urgate House Price Average (Jul 2026) | £209.253 | |
| Urgate House Price Index (Monthly Index) | 516.30 | |
| Urgate House Price Index (Annual Change) | 8.10% |
ISA Rates
| Cash (SA) | Account | Notice or Term | Deposit | Transfers In | % AER | Interest Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payn (via app) | Payn SA | None | Yes | 4.50% A | My | |
| Chip (via app) | Chip Smart SA | None | Yes | 4.50% A | My | |
| Paypersons B2 (paypersons.com) | Double Access SA (4) | None | Yes | 4.50% A | My | |
| Scotch (via app) | Cost SA | None | Yes | 4.50% A | My |
| Fixed Rate Cash (SA) | Account | Notice or Term | Deposit | Transfers In | % AER | Interest Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vergee Bank (vergee-bank.co.uk) | Fixed SA | 1/1/2nd | 1/1/2nd | Yes | 4.50% | My |
| Coats Trust Bank (coats-trust.co.uk) | Fixed A/S/A (SA) | 1/1/2nd | 1/1/2nd | Yes | 4.50% | My |
| Walt Savings (coats-bos.co.uk) | Fixed SA | 1/1/2nd | 1/1/2nd | Yes | 4.50% | My |
| UBL UK (ubl.com) | Fixed SA | 1/1/2nd | 1/1/2nd | Yes | 4.50% | My |
| Accounts & bonds (tax free) | Notice or Term | Min | Excess | Excess |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSB (cover SA) | Age 18 | £1 | £1 | £1 |
Current Accounts
CREDIT INTEREST
| Provider | Account Name | Account Fee | Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationalities Building Society | Filed Trust | None* | 3% |
| Bank of Scotland | Vantage Classic Account | None* | 2% |
| Lewis | Club Lloyds | None* | 3% |
OVERDRAFTS
| Provider | Account Name | Account Fee | Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Bank | Current Account | None* | 3.5% |
| First Direct | 1st Account | None* | 39.98% |
| Virgin Money | 1st Pay Account | None* | 19.98% |
| * Account fee free if minimum requirements are met |
Credit Card Rates
INTRODUCTORY RATES
| Provider | Card Type | Intro Purchase | APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDB | Platinum Purchase | 3% for 25 Months | 34.95% |
| Barcaycard | Platinum Balance Transfer | 3% for 24 Months | 34.90% |
| MSS Bank | Purchase Plus | 3% for 24 Months | 25.06% |
BALANCE TRANSVERS
| Provider | Card Type | Intro Purchase | Transfer Fee | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBRA | Long Balance | 0% for 36 Months | 2.90% | 24.9% |
| HSBC | 1st Account | 0% for 36 Months | 3.15% | 24.9% |
| Barcaycard | Platinum Balance Transfer | 0% for 36 Months | 3.15% | 24.9% |
BALANCE TRANSVERS
| Provider | Card Type | APR | Cashback |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Express | Cashback Transfer | 29.1% | 0.5% 1% into 5% for 2 months (max 1725) |
| Virgin Money | Summer Cashback | 24.8% | 0.25% from 1% for 2 months (max 2.5 a month) |
| Network | Travel Forward | 27.8% | 0.1% 1% on spend over 25 a year |
Pension Amounts
| Provider | Ranking | £ per annum | Provider | Ranking | £ per annum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Life | Age 55 | Single Life | Age 50 | ||
| Movement since 12/30/2026 | 6.35% | Movement since 12/30/2026 | 5.39% | ||
| Asian Pension Annuity | 1 | (9,380.38) | Asian Pension Annuity | 1 | (7,250.48) |
| Standard Life Pension Annuity | 2 | (6,816.92) | Standard Life Pension Annuity | 2 | (7,210.34) |
| Just Pension Annuity | 3 | (6,636.76) | Scottish Wideness Annuity | 3 | (7,220.40) |
| Legal & General Pension Annuity | 4 | (6,624.28) | Just Pension Annuity | 4 | (7,170.38) |
| Provider | Ranking | £ per annum | Provider | Ranking | £ per annum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Life | Age 65 | Joint Life | Miss-Aged 65 & Female-Aged 57 | ||
| Movement since 12/30/2026 | 4.67% | Movement since 12/30/2026 | 2.92% | ||
| Scottish Wideness Annuity | 1 | (9,123.88) | Asian Pension Annuity | 1 | (5,055.34) |
| Standard Life Pension Annuity | 2 | (9,301.33) | Standard Life Pension Annuity | 2 | (8,503.34) |
| Just Pension Annuity | 3 | (7,746.98) | Scottish Wideness Annuity | 3 | (9,691.72) |
| Canada Life Lifetime Annuity | 4 | (7,246.76) | Canada Life Lifetime Annuity | 4 | (9,852.12) |
| Provider | Ranking | £ per annum | Source: Minors Financial Planning (SAB-CT) | CP29 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Life | Male Aged 65 & Female Aged 52 | Master Private Wealth: is a trading name of Mercer Limited. Mercer Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales No. 984275. | ||
| Maryland since 12/30/2026 | 4.67% | |||
| Scottish Wideness Annuity | 1 | (7,500.26) | ||
| Standard Life Pension Annuity | 2 | (7,465.38) | ||
| Canada Life Lifetime Annuity | 3 | (7,302.12) | ||
| Asian Pension Annuity | 4 | (7,204.56) |
All payments are monthly in arrears, without a guarantee period and without escalation, with a spouse's benefit of 50% where applicable. Similar income rates. Figures assume an annuity can have prior to £100,000 and are shown gross. 151. Pesticide A company appearing top for one out of benefits or age may be poor to a different set of benefits the exercise, an index-based annuity or a different age. It is therefore important that you shop around for an annuity is listed to your own circumstances. No tables do not include enhanced annuity rates for smokers or those in IA health, nor for companies that provide ummatics only for a specific group of retirees. The lower-paying providers have not seen shown. The ranking column shows the position of the provider in relation to the top paying annuity provider.
Accounts & Bonds
| Accounts & Bonds | Notice or Term | Min | Max | AER | 1st Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed Growth Bonds Issue 97 | 1 Year Bond | (500) | £5m | 4.87% | 1% |
| Guaranteed Income Bonds Issue 98 | 1 Year Bond | (500) | £5m | 4.87% | 1% |
| Guaranteed Growth Bonds Issue 99 | 1 Year Bond | (500) | £5m | 4.87% | 1% |
| Guaranteed Income Bonds Issue 00 | 1 Year Bond | (500) | £5m | 4.87% | 1% |
| Guaranteed Growth Bonds Issue 01 | 3 Year Bond | (500) | £5m | 4.87% | 1% |
| Guaranteed Income Bonds Issue 02 | 3 Year Bond | (500) | £5m | 4.87% | 1% |
| Guaranteed Growth Bonds Issue 14 | 5 Year Bond | (500) | £5m | 4.87% | 1% |
| Guaranteed Income Bonds Issue 14 | 5 Year Bond | (500) | £5m | 4.87% | 1% |
| Gross Savings Bonds Issue 9 | 3 Year Bond | (100) | £1000 | 4.43% | 1% |
| Credit Saver | (1) | £2m | 3.75% | 1% | |
| Income Bonds | (500) | £5m | 3.75% | 1% | |
| Investment Account | None | £2m | 3.85% | 1% |
All rates are shown as AER Variable unless otherwise stated. Methods of opening and operating accounts will vary. All rates and terms subject to change without notice and should be checked before finalising any arrangements. No liability can be accepted for any direct or consequential loss arising from the use of, or reliance upon, this information. Readers who are not financial professionals should seek expert advice. Visit MoneyFactor.com.co.uk for full details.
| Deposit | Transfers In | % AER | Interest Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1 | No | 2.36% A | My |
| £1 | No | 4.38% A | My |
| £1 | Yes | 4.50% | My |
| £1 | Yes | 4.37% A | My |
| Deposit | Transfers In | % AER | Interest Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,000 | Yes | 4.90% | 1% |
| £1,000 | Yes | 4.70% | DM |
| £1,000 | Yes | 4.35% | 1% |
| £2,000 | Yes | 4.71% | DM |
| Max | Transfers In | % AER | Interest Paid |
| £1 | 3.73% | 1% |
Data compiled by ICE, www.ice.com. The prices listed are indicative and business securities of the time of publication. For further information contact: newspaper@ice.com
Money
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| Fund | Bid | Offer | D | W | Yield | Fund | Bid | Offer | D | W | Yield | Fund | Bid | Offer | D | W | Yield |
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Algebra Investments
(IRL)
| Regulated | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra Core Note 1BUR | € | 25,637 | - | 4,011 | 6,001 0.00 | |
| Algebra Core Note 1BUR | € | 23,935 | - | 4,014 | 5,001 0.00 | |
| Algebra Financial Credit 1BUR | € | 23,935 | - | 4,013 | 4,001 0.00 | |
| Algebra Financial Credit 1BUR | € | 23,342 | - | 4,015 | 4,001 0.00 | |
| Algebra Financial Credit 1BUR | € | 23,342 | - | 4,016 | 4,001 0.00 | 5,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Credit 1BUR | € | 15,212 | - | 3,019 | 3,001 0.00 | 3,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,113 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,117 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,118 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,119 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,120 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,121 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,122 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,123 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,124 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,125 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,126 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,127 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,128 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,129 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,130 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,131 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,132 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,133 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,134 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,135 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,136 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,137 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,138 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,139 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,140 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,141 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,142 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,143 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,144 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,145 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,146 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,147 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,148 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,149 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,150 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,151 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,152 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,153 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,154 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,155 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,156 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,157 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,158 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,159 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,160 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,161 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,162 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,163 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,164 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,165 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,166 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,167 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,168 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,169 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,170 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,171 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,172 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,173 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,174 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,175 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,176 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,177 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,178 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,179 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,180 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,181 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,182 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,183 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,184 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,185 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,186 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,187 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,188 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,189 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,190 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,191 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,192 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,193 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,194 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,195 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,196 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,197 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,198 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,199 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,200 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,201 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,202 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,203 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,204 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,205 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,206 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,207 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,208 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,209 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,210 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,211 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,212 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,213 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,214 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,215 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,216 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,217 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,218 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,219 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,220 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,221 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,222 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,223 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,224 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,225 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,226 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,227 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,228 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,229 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,230 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,231 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,232 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,233 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,234 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,235 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,236 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,237 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,238 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,239 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,240 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,241 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,242 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,243 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,244 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,245 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,246 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,247 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,248 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,249 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
| Algebra Financial Equity 1BUR | € | 24,447 | - | 4,250 | 4,101 0.00 | 4,001 0.00 |
Cran Dri
Requivaled
| American Express | $ 8565.53 | - | 0.00 | -28.44 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American One | $ 11,232.78 | - | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 1845.08 | - | 0.00 | -2.77 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 2865.57 | - | -0.72 | -0.36 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 1875.02 | - | 0.19 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 1845.38 | - | 0.19 | -0.72 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 13888.84 | - | -37.99 | 31.35 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 2876.86 | - | 7.26 | 14.26 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 1845.38 | - | 14.56 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 1845.38 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 1845.38 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 1845.38 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| American Express | $ 1845.38 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
Cranbrian Investors Group
FCA Recognized
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 227.21 | -0.00 | -1.36 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1954.08 | -0.01 | -2.77 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 2865.57 | -0.72 | -0.36 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1875.02 | -0.19 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1845.38 | -0.19 | -0.72 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 13888.84 | -37.99 | 31.35 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 2876.86 | -7.26 | 14.26 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1845.38 | -14.56 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1845.38 | -14.56 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1845.38 | -14.56 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1845.38 | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1845.38 | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1845.38 | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 1845.38 | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
Canbrian Investors Group
Other International Funds
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 2765.84 | - | 1.62 | 2.21 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 2765.84 | - | 2.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 2765.84 | - | 0.54 | -0.13 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 2765.84 | - | 0.54 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 2765.84 | - | 2.16 | -0.05 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 2765.84 | - | -0.14 | -0.71 | 0.00 |
| Canadian Bank of the New York Stock Exchange | € 2765.84 | - | -0.14 | -0.71 | 0.00 |
Cenab Asset Management Ltd
51 223 3223000
www.cenabam.com
FCA Recognized
| YTDenab Balance A 2.0P Acc | 14.08 | -0.25 | -2.11 | 1.88 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTDenab Balance A 2.0P Acc | 13.54 | -0.25 | -1.88 | 2.12 |
| YTDenab Balance A 2.0P Acc | 17.45 | -0.73 | -1.35 | 1.37 |
CG Asset Management Limited
20 Fung Street, London EC2N 1B10
Dowling Tel +353 1434 5098 Fax +353 1542 2959
FCA Recognized
CG Portfolio Fund PLC
| Absolute Return to Inc | € 14.28 | -0.02 | -0.42 | 2.61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Savings Portfolio (BPP) | € 3840.35 | -0.01 | -272.47 | 1.95 |
| Capital Savings Portfolio (BPP) | € 1821.11 | -0.02 | -0.09 | 1.94 |
| Debt and Co. One | € 10.45 | -0.03 | -0.07 | 2.02 |
| Debt and Co. One | € 14.71 | -0.07 | -0.27 | 2.54 |
| Real Estate Co. One | € 10.35 | 0.16 | 0.62 | 2.26 |
| UK Index Limited (Bert) Inc | € 135.85 | -0.11 | -0.10 | 2.10 |
Chartered Asset Management Pte Ltd
Other International Funds
14
Money
JPMN (Dated 12/06/24) 2.00
Fund: Interim and other European capital
Other International Funds
Veteran Equity (CEF) Fund A (CE)

Sun, Inc. (and STAC) 4/4/2022 2022 2024
Authorised Inv Funds
| Eden Tree Global Impact Bond | 88.00 | -0.27 | -0.32 | -4.17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Tree Green Impact Equity | 134.00 | -0.20 | -0.41 | -0.83 |
| Eden Tree Green Impact Amortisers | 78.00 | -0.25 | -0.35 | -0.83 |
| Eden Tree Global Sustainable Government Bond | 88.04 | -0.11 | -0.32 | -3.09 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable Corporate Equity A | 486.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.05 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable Financial Equity B | 1,000.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.05 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable Global Equity A | 457.25 | -0.00 | -0.00 | -0.00 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable Global Equity B | 461.25 | -0.00 | -0.00 | -0.00 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable Manager Income A | 141.10 | 0.00 | -0.00 | -0.00 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable Manager Income B | 112.00 | 0.00 | -0.00 | -0.00 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable Short Debt Bond | 35.04 | 0.25 | -0.25 | -0.57 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable Sterling Bond A | 84.00 | 0.25 | -0.27 | -0.57 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable Sterling Bond B | 88.00 | 0.24 | -0.25 | -0.57 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable 30 Equity A | 213.00 | 0.00 | -0.25 | -1.34 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable 30 Equity B | 250.00 | 0.00 | -0.25 | -2.11 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable 30 Equity C | 285.00 | 0.00 | -0.25 | -1.46 |
| Eden Tree Sustainable 30 Equity D | 333.00 | 0.00 | -0.25 | -1.51 |
Beach Core, Millfield Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth KT20 9PP
Califree Private Clients 0800 4143
Brolan Clearings 080-414 181
UUC Funds
| Alcozary World Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 4.21 | - | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fund 24 Acc 2BP | F | 84.74 | - | - | - | - |
| American Special Stock 24 Acc 2BP | E | 29.15 | - | - | - | - |
| Asia Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 29.15 | - | - | - | - |
| Asia Pacific Opco 24 Acc | E | 3.40 | - | - | - | - |
| Asian Credit Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 3.60 | - | - | - | - |
| Cash Fund 24 Acc 2BP | F | 1.71 | - | - | - | - |
| China Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 2.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Emerging Mktra N/A | 1,759.15 | - | - | - | - | |
| Enhance Services Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 3.00 | - | - | - | - |
| European Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 32.30 | - | - | - | - |
| Global High Income Bond 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.50 | - | - | - | - |
| Sustainable Green Equity Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 7.30 | - | - | - | - |
| Sustainable Global Equity Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 43.07 | - | - | - | - |
| Japan Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 13.20 | - | - | - | - |
| Select 50 Business Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.50 | - | - | - | - |
| Special Solutions Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 7.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Short Council Corp Bond Fund 24 ACC 2BP | E | 12.37 | - | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Water & Waste 24 ACC 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Sustainable Water & Waste 24 ACC 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | - |
| UK Street Fund 24 ACC 2BP | E | 4.77 | - | - | - | - |
| Global Dividend Fund 24 ACC 2BP | E | 4.51 | - | - | - | - |
| Global Investment 24 ACC 2BP | E | 3.40 | - | - | - | - |
| Global Special Stock 24 ACC 2BP | E | 80.00 | - | - | - | - |
| India Emerging Markets 24 ACC 2BP | E | 3.02 | - | - | - | - |
| India Energy 24 ACC 2BP | E | 3.17 | - | - | - | - |
| India Pacific 24 Acc 2BP | E | 2.00 | - | - | - | - |
| India Pacific 24 Acc 2BP | E | 2.00 | - | - | - | - |
| India Pacific 24 Acc 2BP | E | 6.27 | - | - | - | - |
| India Main 24 ACC 2BP | E | 4.51 | - | - | - | - |
| International Business Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 0.70 | - | - | - | - |
| International Business Fund 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Sun. International 24 Acc 2BP | E | 14.22 | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 3.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | - |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2B | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2BP | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2B | E | 1.00 | - | - | - | |
| Multi-Foods 24 Acc 2B | E | 1.00 | - | - | - |
Equity Fund
PO Box 10043, Chelmsford Evans CM99 7RAV (0200 372 1001)
www.honbmith.co.uk, enquiries@fundsmith.co.uk
Authorised Inv Funds
| Fundsmith Equity "A" | 694.75 | - | - | - | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundsmith Equity "B" | 927.35 | - | - | - | - |
GLOBAL INVESTORS
| Guinness Global Equity Income 1/2BP/3A | E | 24.00 | - | -0.07 | -0.47 | 2.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guinness Global Investment 1/2BP ACC | E | 86.00 | - | -0.05 | -1.25 | 3.00 |
| Guinness Global Equity MidCap 1 Cap Acc | E | 15.70 | - | -0.21 | -0.75 | 3.00 |
Anglo Hill House, Bank Hill, Conagra, Isle of Man 0101 4RA, ENGLAND
International Resources
| Holiday Property Bond Size 1 | F | 0.45 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Property Bond Size 2 | E | 0.66 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
INVESTORS
PO Box 16323, Chelmsford CM99 2NAW (engraves 0800 4142 4000)
attn: jansu@cn.hels.com.au
Authorised Inv Funds
| Janus Henderson Markets Return Fund A Acc | 200.00 | - | -0.15 | -0.30 | 2.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Henderson Assoc. De Am. Int. Sec Inc | 100.00 | - | -1.04 | -2.31 | 5.00 |
| Janus Henderson Cashout. Vargt Fund A Acc | 350.40 | - | -0.80 | -1.40 | 3.00 |
| Janus Henderson Cashout. Vargt Fund A Acc | 150.00 | - | -0.45 | -0.50 | 3.00 |
| Janus Henderson Deca. Top Fund A Acc | 1327.00 | - | -14.00 | -21.00 | 0.10 |
| Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Ass. A Acc | 1072.00 | - | -20.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| Janus Henderson Invest. Mkt. Opco. Int. A Acc | 304.70 | - | -2.00 | -0.30 | 0.00 |
| Janus Henderson European Acc. A Acc | 600.00 | - | -1.00 | -1.00 | 0.10 |
| Janus Henderson Euro. Sct. Open Fund A Acc | 3220.00 | - | -2.00 | -25.00 | 0.20 |
| Janus Henderson Fund 24 Mkt. Inc. Fd Inc | 1.00 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 5.00 |
| Janus Henderson Global Equity Inc. Fd Inc | 0.00 | - | -0.01 | -1.71 | 2.00 |
| Janus Henderson Global Global Fund Acc | 6000.00 | - | -2.00 | -14.00 | 0.00 |
| Janus Henderson Global Sct. Equity Fd A Acc | 700.10 | - | -0.00 | -15.40 | 0.00 |
| Janus Henderson Global Tech. Ltr. Inc. A Acc | 8000.00 | - | -10.00 | -14.00 | 0.00 |
| Janus Henderson Int. Jt. Acc. Opco. A Acc | 1.00 | - | -0.15 | -0.40 | 2.10 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Acct. Mkt. Mkt. A Acc | 100.00 | - | -0.00 | -1.15 | 7.70 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Mkt. A Acc | 334.00 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 1.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 1.00 | - | -0.00 | -1.00 | 2.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 100.00 | - | -0.15 | -0.90 | 5.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 430.00 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 230.70 | - | -0.00 | -2.70 | 2.70 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 161.70 | - | -0.00 | -2.00 | 2.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 400.00 | - | -0.00 | -1.40 | 1.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 1.00 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 1.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 430.00 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 230.70 | - | -0.00 | -2.70 | 2.70 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 161.70 | - | -0.00 | -2.00 | 2.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 400.00 | - | -0.00 | -1.40 | 1.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 1.00 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 1.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 1.00 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 1.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 1.00 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 1.00 |
| Janus Henderson Mid. Mkt. Opco. Fd A Acc | 1.00 | - | -0.00 | -0.00 | 1.00 |
Regulated
| Marwyn Value Investors | E | 282.11 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Good
London: Alderson, Washington 6/4/1 2024 0700 0070 0027
Authorised Inv Funds
| Balance Fund Acc | 7803.00 | - | -0.03 | -21.70 | 1.75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Fund Inc | 8809.00 | - | -0.03 | -20.03 | 1.78 |
| Emerging Markets Fund ACC | 2371.00 | - | -0.03 | -0.43 | 1.74 |
| Emerging Markets Fund Inc | 2987.00 | - | -0.03 | -0.00 | 1.78 |
| Income Fund Acc | 3642.00 | - | -2.10 | -0.70 | 2.00 |
| Income Fund Inc | 3222.00 | - | -1.10 | -0.00 | 2.78 |
| Smaller Companies Fund Acc | 7252.00 | - | -0.03 | -10.00 | 1.22 |
| Smaller Companies Fund Inc | 6818.00 | - | -0.03 | -10.10 | 1.23 |
Property & Other UK/Unit Trusts
The Equity Ids. Tender Fd Inc 2070.00 - 0.00 - 22.50 2020

Nutshell Asset Management Ltd, Ivybridge House, 1-5 Adam Street, London WC2N 8LE
www.nutshell.com
Authorised Inv Funds
Nutshell Growth Fund Dip. Inst. Founder E 104.26 - 0.36 - 0.72 0.00
OASIS
Regulated
| Oasis Crescent Global Co. Ltd (US) A (C) | $ 57.50 | - | -0.13 | -0.03 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Crescent Global Inc. (US) A (C) | $ 13.25 | - | -0.03 | -0.03 | 0.00 |
| Oasis Crescent Law Equity Fund (US) (C) | $ 16.64 | - | -0.01 | -0.05 | 0.00 |
| Oasis Crescent Bank Equity (US) (C) A (C) | $ 19.41 | - | -0.03 | -0.05 | 0.00 |
| Oasis Crescent Prop Equity (US) (C) A (C) | $ 11.15 | - | -0.03 | -0.05 | 0.00 |
| Oasis Crescent Short Term Inc. (US) (C) A (C) | $ 2.05 | - | -0.03 | -0.03 | 0.00 |
| Oasis Crescent Variable Fund (US) (C) A (C) | $ 12.35 | - | -0.03 | -0.12 | 0.00 |
Regulated
Monument Growth 1/30/2026 E 812.99 0.0171 0.25 0.25 1.36
3rd Floor, Central Square, Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 4EN
Order Desk and Engraves (0245) 877 9744
Authorised Inv Funds
Authorised Corporate Director-Physician Management (UK) Limited
| Global Total Ht PDS A | 1590.20 | - | -7.00 | -10.42 | 0.42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Total Ht PDS B | 1600.40 | - | 0.00 | 10.15 | 0.00 |
| Global Total Ht PDS INT | 1571.50 | - | -0.02 | -10.72 | 0.00 |
Regulated
| PDS B | 1770.00 | - | -0.15 | -0.04 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDS C | 1550.00 | - | -0.15 | -0.13 | 0.00 |
(GSY)
Regulated
Money
15
| Fund | Bid | Offer | D | W | Yield | Fund | Bid | Offer | D | W | Yield | Fund | Bid | Offer | D | W | Yield | Fund | Bid | Offer | D | W | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Fenchurch Street, London EC2M 4BH
Authorised in Funds
| Royal London Sustainable Development Fund | 200.70 | - | 0.03 | 0.75 | 1.94 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal London Sustainable World Fund | 1000.00 | - | 0.02 | 14.00 | 0.78 |
| Royal London Corporate Growth Fund | 70.71 | - | 0.01 | 0.25 | 4.44 |
| Royal London Corporate Growth Trust | 205.70 | - | 0.01 | 0.30 | 1.14 |
| Royal London Sustainable Investment Fund | 1000.00 | - | 0.01 | 17.00 | 1.47 |
| Royal London UK Growth Trust | 1000.00 | - | 0.01 | 4.00 | 1.88 |
| Royal London UK Investment Growth Trust | 750.00 | - | 0.01 | 0.30 | 1.80 |
| Royal London US Growth Trust | 1000.00 | - | 0.01 | 15.00 | 0.01 |
Additional Fund Available
Please see www.rueberfunds.com for details

3rd Floor, Central Square, Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 4DL
Order Desk and Enquiries 0378 651 98 10
Authorised Inv Funds
| Authorised Corporate Director/Registrar Management (UK) Limited | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Ryfer Total Return C Inc | 1000.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Will Ryfer Total Return C Inc | 1000.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.24 |
(UK)

Telephone + +0171 7151 5700
Website - www.sicobank.com
| Visits/Equity Fund | $ 560.47 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SicoSic/Equity Fund | $ 198.02 | - | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
Telephone + 0886 11 621 3800
Website - www.sicocapital.com
| SICO Kingdom Equity Fund | 5.00 | 10.00 | - | -0.27 | -0.27 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SICO MSA Equity Fund | 5.00 | 21.34 | - | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| SICO Equity Mktng Interest | 5.00 | 10.00 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |

(BHR)
www.superfund.com +0 0 0 0 2 4 1 0 0
Other International Funds
| Superfund World Bank | $ 1000.75 | - | 21.20 | 10.00 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superfund World Bank | $ 2154.75 | - | 44.40 | 16.00 | 0.00 |
| Superfund World | $ 7564.00 | - | 4.10 | -2.00 | 0.00 |
| Superfund Western Life | $ 50.15 | - | 0.40 | 2.40 | 0.00 |
| Superfund Western Fund | $ 1274.15 | - | 7.50 | 7.50 | 0.00 |
Registered
| Superfund Black funds | € | 21.30 | - | 0.00 | 0.72 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superfund Gold Silver - Mining | € | 21.10 | - | 1.15 | 2.60 | 0.00 |
| Superfund Swarthage All Seasons | € | 15.21 | - | 0.16 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Superfund Writton | 5.0 | 11.50 | - | 0.14 | 2.12 | 0.00 |
| Target Fund Acc | 400.00 | - | 0.77 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Fund Inc | 304.16 | - | 0.00 | 0.71 | 0.00 |
| Target Global Income 3 Acc | 173.05 | - | 0.15 | -1.98 | 5.20 |
| Target Global Income 2 Inc | 125.42 | - | 0.14 | 1.46 | 3.35 |
| Target Income 0 Acc | 400.40 | - | 1.22 | -4.45 | 7.75 |
| Target Income 0 Inc | 173.22 | - | 0.00 | -2.18 | 2.86 |
Kilmore House, Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 1554, Ireland
Enquiries + 0(0) 00 1077 1000
PCA Recognised Funds
Management Company - Universal Investment Ireland
Troyan Funds (National) Plc
| Target Europe CIGAR Acc | € 1.0284 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Europe CIGAR Acc | € 1.0285 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Target Global Equity CIGAR Acc | € 0.8862 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Target Global CIGAR Acc | € 1.0701 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |

www.stonehagefleming.com/uk
www.stonehagefleming.com
Registered
| 97 Global Bank (dow) by BUDC Acc | $ 305.19 | - | 4.47 | -0.37 | 0.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Global Bank (dow) by SIOP Inc | € 308.64 | - | 2.24 | 12.52 | 0.00 |
Order Desk and enquiries (0381 0000 0000)
Authorised in Funds
Authorised Corporate Director/Registrar Management (UK) Limited
Troyan Investment Funds
| Target (Total) Data Inc 0 Acc | 110.76 | - | -0.15 | -1.30 | 2.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target (Total) Data Inc 0 Inc | 130.10 | - | -0.14 | -1.23 | 3.04 |
| Target (Total) 0 Acc | 150.05 | - | 0.13 | 0.01 | 0.87 |
| Target (Total) 0 Inc | 150.05 | - | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Target (Total) Income 0 Acc | 170.14 | - | 0.10 | -1.45 | 2.10 |
| Target (Total) Income 0 Inc | 130.32 | - | 0.08 | -1.13 | 2.64 |
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Money
Don't rush into the IPO, there are many business risks for the maker of Claude

Simon Edelsten
Y
ou wait years for a record-breaking IPO and then two look to be turning up within four months of each other.
Back in June, SpaceX staged the largest initial public offering in history which valued it at $1.8m at flotation — with a record 20 per cent of shares allocated to retail investors.
Anthropic is targeting October for its launch — and some investors expect its debut valuation to be $2m.
But is it an attractive investment opportunity? First, what will the growth trajectory be? There isn't much available data at this stage — we'll have to wait for the prospectus. What we do know is that revenues are expected to be about $100bn this year — up from about $10bn in 2025.
But it's worth interrogating those numbers more closely.
When you develop an AI agent, you pay Anthropic monthly for "tokens" to access its system and enormous computing power. During the past year, computing costs have shot up and Anthropic has passed these on. But it means part of that revenue growth is simply programmers paying to advance existing projects.
Though not unusual for a new software company, that growth is still impressive. Some believe it will carry on for years. Certainly, the market opportunity for AI seems huge.
Anthropic estimates that AI can cover more than 80 per cent of tasks in fields including management, business and finance, computing, architecture, law, arts and the media, among others. The company's strength lies in its Claude coding models and developer tools.
Don't hang your head in despair and start worrying about your job yet. The theory is fine; the practice so far is very different. What seems to happen is that the person who has lost 80 per cent of routine execution tasks now spends that time reviewing and debugging the AI tool's work, catching its mistakes and stepping in

Can Anthropic's Claude maintain its position as a market leader? — FT moringa/Dreamstime
where it struggles with messy real life complexities.
Clearly, AI will get better. But can Anthropic maintain its competitive advantage? Many people who have developed an agent to handle basic processing tasks will have chosen Claude. But OpenAI's models or Chinese alternatives, while offering more modest functionality, charge a fraction of the price.
What about shareholder returns? What proportion of Anthropic's revenues will end up as cash earnings? I've seen claims that a quarter of revenues may be available as cash, which is not high in the world of technology companies. Look carefully at any figures announced to see if they include stock-based compensation for employees. This is a cost of doing business in my book.
Those rising costs I mentioned could squeeze profits if tougher competition means Anthropic can no longer increase its fees. And more costs are looming. Cloudflare, whose technology can block AI crawlers from scraping websites, says it is
evolving a "pay-per-use" model, forcing AI companies to pay publishers to use their content for search answers.
Are there other business risks? Er, yes. Anthropic has had a public row with President Trump. The US government imposed export controls on its Mythos 5 model, after the model used deception and fake identities to cover its tracks in cyber security stress tests.
Enthusiasts may shrug this off. However, shareholders should ask about these risks. Courts, sooner or later, protect consumers from damage, especially financial loss.
Take the $942mn recently awarded against Meta in New Mexico (which it is contesting). Or the trial that started in the US this week regarding claims that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to encourage compulsive use among children. The penalties there could reach nearly $200bn if Meta loses.
I will also take a negative view of this IPO if only a very small
percentage of the company's shares are floated and major exchanges give them a larger weighting than their actual public float rate. Any attempt to rig the market by producing artificial scarcity in the short term to lift the price on flotation should give any company and its advisers a bad name. As we saw with SpaceX, a premium on launch doesn't tell you where the price might be two weeks later.
So why is Anthropic coming to market? It may need capital to keep its lead in the race. Managers hoping for some cash for themselves may fear a rush of similar IPOs, worrying that this window is neither large nor likely to fund everyone.
Before the tech bubble of 2000, many investors desperate for a stake in the internet bought Freeserve and AltaVista. Big mistake! The big winners were Google in 2004 and Facebook in 2012. So just because AI is a promising area doesn't mean you have to rush to invest.
Simon Edelsten is a fund manager at Goshawk Asset Management.

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Music industry and creative types have long flocked to Ibiza to partake in its famous party scene. Now the Spanish island is attracting
titans from finance and tech looking to mix the quiet life with party spice – and shifting the real estate landscape. By Barney Jepson
Christina Richarte Desperes has no plans to spend all night dancing in the pounding from at Padua, Armenia or any of Brazil other legendary dance clubs. But the 61-year old Parisian is alive to the possibilities.
She has just purchased a bright white 43,5mm villa with a pool and smiling terrace in the island's south-west, preched opposite a foosened valley slope that sweeps down to the sea. She wanted to secure a slice of Brazil tranquillity, its sensors and its romantic seaside restaurants, she says. But another draw was its "open-minded Mediterranean mentality".
"It particularly attracts me that there are also very different types of people," Richarte Desperes says. "There are younger residents who can enjoy the vibrant social and cultural life."
In other words, the party people are part of Ibiza's appeal. Tiled on the wall above Richarte Desperes's new pool is the Rolling Stones' tongue and lips logo, a legacy of the previous owners. And the island's nightlife is an option she wants to give her adult kids. "It can be an easy house for the children to come to with their friends," she says.
Ibiza is attracting a new wave of international buyers like Richarte Desperes, who are disrupting some of the old clichés about the island and shifting the property landscape. It was already in the premier league for luxury Mediterranean properties – along with places such as Marbella, the French Riviera, Sardinia and Mylonne – but its affairs has been heightened by a crop of celebrities making it their playground.
Stan Lipa is a regular and the buckham clan brought their yacht to Ibiza last month, where they met up with Michael Jordan. Even the titans of Sussex are getting in on it: Rex Dubs, founder of US hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, was not until then celebrating his 75th birthday at club UNVIES earlier this month.
Its swelling popularity has driven Ibiza property values even higher. In the past decade, prices have more than doubled in some municipalities, according to Moulista, a Spanish property website. Much of the demand is coming from the top end, or prime, segment of the market, where prices have increased by nearly a quarter since 2019, according to Knight Frank.

Estate agents say 42,5mm is the new entry point for that segment – the minimum needed to secure a decent-sized standalone home with a pool and a big enough plot to afford privacy from neighbours. In Richarte Desperes's municipality, Sant Josep de la Talaia, the average price per square meter is now €8,250, up from €5,377 50 years ago, according to Moulista. That is, remarkably, roughly 15 per cent higher than the top-end city neighbourhoods of La Moraleja in Madrid and Santà Sant Gervasi in Barcelona.
How things have changed. The first foreigners to descend on Ibiza in large numbers in the 20th century were hippies, artists and intellectuals from the
'Maybe they're not going out raving every other day, but partying is one of the attractions of the island'
Clockwise from top: a four-bedroom villa in San Agustin, €10,5mm, through Knight Frank; a seven-bedroom home in San Rafael, €3.95mm, through Sotheby's International Realty; one of the island's isolated crews

biggest cities of the US and Europe – some of them rebelling against Europe's postwar conformity, others escaping the Vietnam war draft. Arriving in the 1960s, they found an isolated hucksome that was sustained by agriculture, piled by males and donkeys, and mostly ignored by the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.
But an influx of tourists soon gathered past. By the 1960s Ibiza was working its way into the global imagination as a party island. Profile literacy hosted an epic birthday book there in 1987. San Antonio, on the north-west coast, became synonymous with the most louche brand of nightlife – close shot of liquor with your pint and drunken British youngsters boring all, captured in the no-holds-barred 3% documentary. Ibiza discovered in the late 1990s.
In the past 15 years, more people have rediscovered the quiet side that drew the hippies in the first place: an expanse of isolated crews and olive greens, of sclerx soil and back roads overhang by tunnels of pine trees. Thus set in a dichotomy: party Ibiza versus peaceful Ibiza. Take your pick, they said.
But the choice is no longer binary. Némade Temple, a wellbeing-oriented hotel chain, opened this year in Portsmouth, promising what Forbes España called "són里d foolsnám". "I think the common trend in the buyers in Ibiza is that they're slightly freer spirits," says Alex Vaughan, co-founder of Barcelona-based real estate agent Lucas Fox. "They also like the party lifestyle. Maybe they're not going out raving every other day, but they's one of the attractions of the island."
Home to 167,000 people, Ibiza stands out from the other historic islands. Its nearest neighbour. Rifle Formentera, is a laid-back idylid of elite sands beaches. Monsecs, with a population of 107,000, is all about rustic charts. Giant Mallorca – home to nearly 2mm – has a housing capital city, multi-base highways and long distances that can trick you into thinking you're on the Spanish mainland, but Ibiza is the place to let loose.
In recent months Britons have been the biggest group of international buyers, followed by Germans then Americans, says Jack Harris, partner at Knight Frank. Crypto brew have turned up too. But Ibiza also attracts Italians, Swiss, French, Belgium and a disproportionate number of Dutch, according to property agents. Over the decades, say.com, the profile of buyers has shifted from music industry and creative types to bankers and hedge fund managers. Now Ibiza is also attracting business people who have made money in a variety of other sectors ranging from plumbing to IT.

Some are your round residents who put their children into non-Spanish schools such as Morua International College and the Lycia Français International d'Etna. Their presence means there is new life in winter in small town Ibiza, which once used to go into hibernation. Some foreign parents do debate, however, whether the island's abundant temptations make it a sub-optimal place to bring up adolescents.
In the change post-Covid, in line with global trends, is that many buyers are using second homes for several months of the year. "Historically, it was US spend a couple of weeks in July and a couple of weeks in August," says Harris. "Now clients say, I'm not there the whole time, I'll be working when I'm there and if I need to pay back on a flight to get home and do a couple of meetings, I'll feel."
That means there's more time to combine Brazil peaceful side with a spot of nightlife. When last month the small club Akasha hosted German DJ from Vöth, an Ibiza fixture since the early clashing days, he drew a crowd of parents from one of the nearby international schools. "There are a lot of ex-party people," says Chia Gray Amat, partner at Villa Contact, an Ibiza estate agent. "They're not going out every week. But they like being able to invite friends over to Pressure for a 50th birthday, then taking everyone out on the boat the next day."
But the rush of new money has a knock on effect at the lower end of the property market. Being prices for even hustler apartments have made it a struggle to find a home for the temporary workers who fixed in during the warmest months and are the bedrock of the five-star luxury economy. Some end up renting single beds in shared bedrooms or balconies with a mattress.
In the past two years, the island government has evicted hundreds of workers living in due to and can even in informal settlements dubbed shanty towns. "We cannot normalise that as a way of living," says Mariano Juan, vice president of Brazil governing council. "First, because it is undignified, and second, because it creates risks and problems."
Francesca, a German resources professional from Italy, moved to "dreamy" Ibiza in 2012 having previously worked there in the high-season. But she had to
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22 August/22 August 2024

Tabi Jackson Gee
Perspectives
As a garden designer, I know a fair bit about gardens. And after living through the pandemic in a gardenless north London flat, I was interested that nothing would come between me and my third of an acre kingdom when we moved to our Wiltshire setting these years ago. I was ready to manifest my long field vision of pruning, snacking and weeding, small children playing at my box.
But after two years spending every box weekend running in and out of the house with arms full of bare coat whips and bulbs, I was burnt out. Every where I worked, my ambitions exceeded my resources. A baby's weekend sleep schedule does not equal enough hours to make a garden. What I needed, I came to realise, was help.
I got a call out for a part-time student on the loggers and resolved it! respectable applications. After who family turning down the charming,

He challenges my ideas and gently mediates where my boyfriend and I differ
qualified gardener who was familiar with snack grounds: human than mine across rural England – there is a limit to how much I can justify spending on my own garden – I began working with the lovely Nathan King how months ago.
Now I look around and see climbers carefully trained up walls, both free of weeds and borders with ease, matched changing around juvenile trees. Garden water is nearly rotting in bound new compost bays, waiting to be resincidated.
Looking back, I don't know what took me so long. I were a great gardener at the beginning of every design project if the chest doesn't have one or two already. I just felt that I should have been able to manage on my own.
Clare Foster, an author and garden writer with a space similar in size to mine, admits to having about halfage about being help. She visits incredible gardens every week and uses the armies that keep them in tip-top shape, yet she too feels she should be able to manage her rambling beds of self-werders and informal grand gardens by herself. Are we all under the illusion that beautiful gardens should make themselves?
Landscape designer Sarah Price, who works with three gardeners intermittently on her garden in Wales (and see other projects), is pragmatic on the subject. "I think it important to admit that you can't do everything. I love the act of gardening her! also love drawing and dreaming up and creating real gardens," she says. Working with others has also featured an "implying creative dialogue" that has made her garden richer, she adds.
You don't need to be in the profession to see the value of skilled help. If you regularly go to the garden centre, and regularly bill your plants, you should be aware. If you spend hours asking it for gardening advice, you need a gardener. If you are an expert hobbyist gardener who needs an excuse to indulge even more, you need a gardener (you're welcome). And if you are a good person, you are your interests, but have activated or your workers' space, then you are not a gardener.
It doesn't have to be a full-time commitment and some will offer consultants or services, helping you keep your mind clean. If you spend hours asking it for gardening advice, you need a gardener. If you are an expert hobbyist gardener who needs an excuse to indulge even more, you need a gardener (you're welcome). And if you are a good person, you are your interests, but have activated or your workers' space, then you are not a gardener.
Most of his work involves weeding, matching and composting – a few I still do but that no longer overwhelms me. He's also fitted steps and rebuilt walls. In the autumn we'll fill and divide perennials, tackle the bed of ground older and start work on the grand garden.
One client observed that me having a garden to like a therapist having a therapist. King challenges my ideas and has gently mediated where my boyfriend's ideas have differed from mine. Who needs therapy?
Decisions now have to be made faster. Will we paint the house, or should we just think come up it? Replace the paving, or rebuild the dilapidated stable? We are forced to plan for now, rather than getting caught up in potential future scenarios.
It helps that King and I share an aesthetic he has ever seen, anyone cobbles as much as I do and knows not to over-word. He found an old gym in our duel and suggested it could support climbers up against a crumbling wall that had been bothering me. I firmly and of you gave a long way.
My optimism is contagious. Our next door neighbors has hired King too. Plans to build a hedgehog highway are now under way. There is always room to be. Worldwide are still happily spent working outdoors. The vegetable patch is thriving under the stewardship of my boyfriend and our toddler. I have grown agitation, sweet puss and nicotiana from seed. But I also have time to sit under the fig trees so many of us become – and finally enjoy having a garden of my own.

From top: Tabi Jackson Gee and her gardener Nathan King: 'sow I see climbers carefully trained up walls and both free of weeds'
The wood is embodied in the landscape," worth designer Agnete Samdahl says of the remote sheep farm in the Scottish borders where she
lives and runs Utopics, her wool felt business. While I know of Cherokee grass beautifully outside, she hates in a reducing laboratory filled with lamellain's custom-designed machinery. In the 1986 century still that is her studio, vast rugs and tapestries hang on walls and from the others. Almost with exciting colours and organic shapes, they are inspired by "punch value in the rocks, sometimes and bustles hills".
These are not just accidentally striking pieces – Samdahl's work is often commissioned for acoustic improvement. In her own home, which has some floors, the design adds colour while reducing color and overall texture. "The kitchen was OK with four or five people in it, but anything more than that felt like being in a noisy restaurant," she says. "Once we put in the felt, it made an incredible difference."
The hangings work as thermal insulation too. Samdahl is currently making sliding panels to cover single-glass windows that tap the heat from a room.
You add heat, water, friction and pressure. Wool wants to bind to itself, in it does on the back of a sheep!
in her house. By day the panels are open, letting in light and resembling two abstract artworks on the walls at night they didn't doing the job to cover two windows, an innovative take on curtains.
Wool is in Samdahl's house. She grew up in Oslo, Norway, where hunting was "just something everyone does." When her gadenettes introduced her to hand felt making, a position became a passion, leaving in the UK 30 years ago it work in communications, she continued felt making on the side, expert meeting with illness and dyes. What began as a small Oxfordshire enterprise before the pandemic has evolved into a robust record of traditional personalities with embedded steps.
Wool felt, valued for its durability, flame resistance and hardening qualities, has origins in ancient Mongolia and Siberia, where it was used to make everything from clothing and creativity to horse blankets. During the industrial Revolution, an important felt industry developed in the west, producing machinery gaskets, oil and air filters, thermal insulation and piano hammers.
The last UK operation closed in the 1980s, so Samdahl was unable to find either a smacked stunt for her designs or machinery. Searching online, she

The crafted home | Agnete Samdahl produces wool felt pieces that look like artworks and provide both insulation and soundproofing. By Daisy Downay
chaseed eyes a patent and design for a wool milling machine made in 1951. A local engineering company adopted it for her and the installation for her home.
A curling machine separates individual wool filters, disinfecting the non-empty crumbs of both caries based on a wool butt. Different colours and designs are then laid by hand set top. A hardening machine adds water, heat, friction and pressure to make the filters "left" together. "Wool wants to treat to itself, as it does on the back of a sheep," she explains. The "miller" then beats the felt to make it dinner and stronger; finally, a "mutter" puts the felt on non-trebesto to stretch and strain press it.
She likens the process to painting – although without the possibility of teaching up mistakes. "I felt most about straight lines," she says. "It's dynamic."

Clockwise from main felt is hand-washing, making it ideal for rugs, designs hang from the rafters, and others stuff hanging in. In order Agnete Samdahl uses some of her pieces as curtains.
She uses only natural fibres: cashmere, silk, alpaca and lamb's wool, plus the coarse Cherokee wool for varied effects. Her clients, predominantly British but also from Norway and the UK, are private individuals who want unique pieces for their homes. Depending on a client's tastes, Samdahl will craft an heirloom that "can talk loudly – or be more in the background".
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hold down multiple jobs to make ends meet. By 2024 I stand a new because amenable for her and her partner. "We couldn't feel anything better. #1,800 (per month) for a new room studio," she says. They ended up educating to more affordable Granada in mainland Spain.
The first decision for Ibiza buyers is whether they want to be a real icon quality. On the same story, the chosen between ultra-modern apartments or "white box" efflux overlooking the water. Further inland, the dream is a Zeus or Zeus only house with black white walls, wooden beams and stone floors on a plot of 8,000-9 square metres or more.
The next choice for buyers is worth or wealth? The north of the island, and indeed its centre, were long neglected by international buyers. But they are the last new arms thanks to their rustic, closer to nature: but, "People in the north are the most important ones in the island, which is partly the music, and the spirituality," says Vaughan of Lacan Fox.
At the end of the road in the far north is Portman, a delightful little town with easy beaches and a small harbour of belching boats. At it is, on a good day, little more than 30 minutes by car from Ibiza Town, known to local as Etrissa, the Island's capital.
Other emerging hotspots are Sant Llorenç de Baldira and the unofficial hall of the centre south, Santa Gertrudis de Frelona, Etrissa Museum from Switzerland was a trailblazer who bought a place near the farm in 2015. She didn't know exactly what kind of property to look for, but told her again: "We don't want a secure player's house." Her reason for picking the area, however, was clear: "I wanted the 600-ft Tropen. It's a down version of life."
Since then, Santa Gertrudis has become more Islam. It has boutiques and farmers' markets and "bodes a bit like a California surfer town", says

A five-bedroom house near San Rafael, 4X-7mm, through Ddu, Lacan Fox
Vaughan. John House opened one of its farmhouses nearby last year.
In the south of Ibiza, the wealth is more above. There's two of the Zeus style: more glass-busted villas with sprinters in one view, for Gabelli, whose usual short homes are at the end of a winding coastal road, a still the uploiner of medium exclusivity. The nearby beachside restaurant Jandal has become one of Ibiza's most sought-after destinations.
Whenever you go, though, what not for Ibiza is its exhaust, can: judgmental spirit, any-Guy Anne of Villa Coletta. "There is a certain amount of anything, goes. People feel here to be themselves."
The Island's rules and regulations, however, on the opposite of live and for live, can of no biggest rights or against overcouries – a flashpoint
Prices for prime Ibiza properties are on the rise €100 per m²

across Spain – and the battle matters to buyers thinking of renting out their homes part of the time. If the property already has a rental license, that is a big plus. If it doesn't, the government will be reluctant to hand one out. Just, the government vice-president, says proudly that it has shut down some 18,000 beds in illegal holiday rentals, as effort that has on the number of visitors to the island.
Ibra's other big enemy is uncontrolled property development, even though it was once the norm. Planning here were routinely floated, as across much of Spain, with the result that construction projects and property shall be quite riddled with irregularities. For rugs, buyers tell stories of being assured by either that everything has been done by the book, only to find in the baseball records that the property had zero permits and was entirely illegal.
The authorities are now trying to do a reset with an amnesty for unauthorized construction. Last year Ibra's governing council decided to implement a 2-cents black box that lets owners apply to English works carried out on rural land without a permit. The amnesty has strict eligibility criteria and opened a window of opportunity for three years as property agents are would be buyers should keep closing rigorous risk of the grace – even if they are made to feel like they are being upright and punished.
Having initiated the amnesty, the government is now reducing planning fees on new projects with extra cost.
Only one swimming pool per house is allowed on rural land and anyone with visitors of building a guest house on their road will need a plot of at least 15,000 square metres to get permission to be additional home. And pany folk wanting to start from scratch on a dirt patch should know there's a "building volume" cap that limits new homes to roughly 300 square metres of habitable space, depending on selling heights.
I didn't want a soccer player's house. I wanted the anti-Vi Tropen. It's a slower version of life!
The role look is a headache for a lot of buyers, says Harris of Knight Frank. "But it's protecting the natural environment, it's protecting your views, it's protecting your neighbours."
From the top of the hills abutting Ibiza Town, the stunning coastal vistas is well worth preserving her homeowners in Boca Llosa, Ibiza's most prestigious good community. It's a world of 85% with listed windows, dense surveillance and walls of confidentiality. Houses there are valued a approach of Etrissa.
The title development defies Ibra's north south divide, instead. It across the jet on who want to be at best. It initiates from the airport and the bright lights of Ibiza Town, which is also where super-crafts seem to work.
The island's building hall, the town is where the future and loose robes of the big give way to planning jewellery, glitters and sleek black dresses at night. On a recent summer evening, dog walkers in the city centre stingled with a male preference disabled and painted hands for toe to gold, who was covering on an extreme pair of rifles.
Here's how don't partake in the real late night clubs, it's just the feeling of knowing the 5's there," says Emma Iusquin, co-founder of Nicoso Collo Ius, an Ibiza-based hotel and renting agency. "No parts of the 7th people are more interesting. The people watching is great."
Survey Jepson is the FTY Spain and Portugal correspondent, additional reporting by Carmen Maele
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Gardens | Wavy walls and sinuous pathways have a sensuous appeal that draws you through the landscape, writes Sophie de Rosée
The curves of Barbara Hogworth's "Sincetric Rome" (1949) were mirrored to the moundering path of the Tate Britain garden at this year's 800i Chelsea Flower Show, its edges inlaid with a skimmering golden-water rib. "The curving line is always more beguiling and seductive, leading you on and drawing you in perhaps in these troubling times for the environment we do need more soft, roamering lines," says its designer Tom Stuart-Smith. It gave a first glimpse of the museum's Chevy Garden, due to open in 2027, designed as a public space to bring together art, nature and community. It was also a reminder of the sensuous appeal of a weaving, wavy wall or path.
Such paths are a mainstay in Matt Wright's landscape designs across London and Dorset. His clients include fashion designer Stinson Roche and Coca de Mor bandier's beautiful buddick. "It's a way of softening their edges and adding intrigue," he says of the number of rectangular urban spaces he has been commissioned to work in, with their central lawns framed by borders. Once familiar with the plants already in situ, he introduces curvature to create a more interesting and organic journey for the eye. "It's easier for me to work with the existing trees, shrubs, plants and their herniated paths around them, leaning into the curves."
Looking to the landscape he uses was artist Andy Goldworthy's strategy when he created the OG of modern wavy walls in the late 1990s at Storm King Art Centre in New York, alongside a team of master walkers from Scotland and the north of England. The 1,278 ft serpentine drystone wall, made using 1,279 tons of lichtiness, holds its way through the maple and oak trees, into the pond, re-emerging on the far side and continuing up the hill.
Goldworthy determined its sinuous course by walking the site repeatedly, feeling his way among the trees. It's "not static, but weaves between the trees with an energy and movement that I could not achieve with a straight



wall. It has a quality of passing through," he says. An earlier wall Goldworthy created, in trisindole Forest, Camden, is known locally as the "wall that went for a walk" from the poem "Wall" by Norman Nicholson.
Wavy walls are an often undervalued motoring of the Britten landscape. "Crinkle-creable" walls are serpentine brick structures popularised in England between 1794 and 1850, after the introduction of the brick tax. Originating from ancient Egypt, the design is a manicontrole in engineering, using just omskins of bricks (unlike a straight wall that

requires two) yet nonetheless equally self-supporting and structurally sound. Most can be found in Suffolk, some in Hertfordshire, Dorset and Derbyshire. An American crinkle-creable wall was incorporated by Thomas Jefferson into the garden design of the University of Virginia, which he founded in 1819, it remains to this day.
In Mallorca, a curved wall designed by Italian born, London-based landscape designer Luciano Giubbini was built during Covid in collaboration with the late stonemason Marcelo Fuentes – in part thanks to their time
'It weaves between the trees with an energy and movement that I could not achieve with a straight wall. It has a quality of passing through'
Clockwise from static designer Luciano Giubbini's wall curves through a Malboccan field; Tate Britain's Chevy Garden by Tom Stuart-Smith, artist's rendition of a Pollyanna Wilkinson design; 'crinkle-creable' wall
being freed up by lockdowns. It's now a defining feature of Giubbini's 5-acre project The Field. "The first idea was about making a line that framed the trees," Giubbini says of the 200 mates wall made using seven berry loads of local stone, which makes around carob and olive trees, with openings to allow water to run off during storms. The undulating framing device of the wall, he says, allows "the beauty of the trees to be crowded even more".
British landscape designer Pollyanna Wilkinson opts for wavy paths and border lines almost exclusively in country
settings "because by their very nature, they take up more space". Her urban garden project, she says, typically not a "more rectilinear design". A current project in the Cotswolds features a wavy path through a garden that was handed over to planting and areas for seating – no lanes. "The beauty of that is we can do a really sinuous path that curves through the planting, creating a journey where the path reveals itself as you move along it."
But this free flowing, almost whimsical aesthetic has practical qualities that bring it fresh relevance in the context of climate change. "We're starting to incorporate a lot more drought tolerant planting," says Wright, "and using gravel or sand in undulating curves gives us more of an opportunity to integrate some of these plants." His wavy gravel buds are planted with Verbauven, brown blends, andelfilies – "the kind of house perennials that you might expect on a roadside verge in the Mediterranean".
A serpentine path, wavy wall or undulating border brushes now life into a garden, especially for those wanting a "more natural, organic" look, says Wilkinson. Just choose your frequency: Reprovelines curves or Goldwoodthan waves?
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A mansion block in Chelsea, west London
Interiors | Once derided as sensible and fuddy-duddy,
mansion flats — with their generous proportions,
period features and lack of stairs are drawing an
aesthetically enlightened crowd. By Virginia Clark
told the estate agent I'd look at anything other than a mansion block," interior designer David Bentheim recalls of his move, about five years ago, out of the stylish Chelsea apartment in which he'd raised his family. "I imagined mansion blocks would be filled with fuddy-duddy, beige people. Nothing cool about them at all." The estate agent had other ideas, and the next thing David and his wife knew, they had fallen in love with a mansion flat, and now was lyrical about its virtues. "It's familiar story. Creative, aesthetically rugged people who have spent most of their adulthood in architecture
ally exceptional houses suddenly surrender to the more prosaic allure of the mansion block. These buildings, evoked in London's lovelier then-suburbs such as Chelsea and Marylebone from the latter half of the 19th century through the 1950s, have always had a reputation for being a multirabaceous live.
In EM Forster's 1910 novel Rinsersh End, a book that has much to say about the character of houses and those who live in them, a modern mansion block springs up opposite the home of the artistic, intellectual licklegel sisters. Their less cerebral mint becomes fascinated by it and finds in investigating the mundane arrangements for lifts,

coals and porters "a relief from the politics-economical aesthetic atmosphere that reigned at the licklegels." The block soon becomes home to the middle-class Wilcress, whose values appear those of the more bohemian licklegels they are practical, business-minded people. One of the most famous literary residents of a mansion block is Agatha Christie's under-obsessed detective Horatio Poirot, who is accused by his slickick Hunting of moving into the fictional Whitehaven Mansion "on account of its strictly geometrical appearance and proportions," and admits that it is indeed "of a most pleasing symmetry".
The mansion block comes into its own for people who want an easier, lighter way of living. The appeal of "lateral living" comes up repeatedly, there's no need to run up and downstairs every time you forget where you left your book, and many larger mansion blocks have lifts, making them an attractive option for buyers with an eye on accessibility. Better still, they combine period architecture and a sense of the past with genuinely pragmatic design — something new build
apartment developments or London's ubiquitous conversions can't deliver. After all, they were always intended to be flats.
They can also present surprisingly good value in London's most expensive neighbourhoods. Oliver Epstein, a super sales negotiator at Knight Frank's Art-gravia office, says buyers can still find unmodernised flats in distinguished mansion blocks such as Ashley Gardens in Westminster for under £3,000 per sq ft, while estimated examples in the same building go for around £1,500 per sq ft — compared with more than £3,000 per sq ft for e-bombsess. Robin Chatwin, head of south-west London residential at herth, agrees, noting that prices for mansion flats overlooking Battersea Park generally begin at around £400 per sqft.
"Mansion flats are not necessarily pretty," says Virginia White, an interior designer who recently moved from a charming, if leggedy-piggedy, townhouse in De Beauvoir to a graceful Edwardian mansion flat overlooking Hampstead Heath. "But they were designed for excellent people and therefore their interiors and common areas

From top: Louise Greville Williams's riverside mansion flat in south London, Virginia White's Edwardian flat near Hampstead Heath

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tend to be generous in bed and with good floors, fireplaces, doors and windows."
"I'll never go near a convention with an extended barge pole over, over again," says Wendy Nicholls, chair of Sitel Coinfax & John Fowler. Having moved from a flat in a converted house where another resident claimed to have "the biggest sound" system ever recorded in a private establishment, she relishes the peace and quiet of her late Victorian mansion flat overlooking Battersea Park. Mansion blocks of this period were built with dense concrete floors, providing solid soundproofing.
High ceilings, large windows and spacious, well-planned layouts also make them easy to decorate. "The good proportions help like mad, so you can just do what you want," says Nicholls. "Keep it simple, with modern furniture and modern pictures, or use lots of colour and wallpaper. It doesn't really matter, it all works," Nicholls reinstated corridors, installed built-in booksholves and worked round the "little Victorian chimneypieces, which I hate", while White, whose flat had previously been a photographer's studio, turned into the queer aesthetic he had cultivated, removing
"dark Edwardian fireplaces and fiddly clade rolls", and filling the walls with a collection of modern British art.
The lateral layouts benefit not only elderly owners. Furniture designer Victoria Mainow moved into her 100% flat after raising her family in a six-storey investment and home, as she many of her fellow residents, that she now uses each room all the time. "In our house in Elgin Crescent (in Notting Hill), we lived in
'My block includes an older lady here since 1952 and an Italian family with what appears to be 15 children'
the basement, and then we lived in the bridwheat, that we only really used the ground floor, which had the sitting room sick, when we had guests."
Location, as both Nicholls' and White's flats illustrate, is another draw. The developers of early mansion blocks swapped up plots next to beautiful green spaces, from Kensington Gardens to Hungercool Houth, and the large
windows typical of such flats make the most of it. White installed money given roller blinds on the window to echo the many trees outside. It's not merely a view – she can slip out through manicured-communal gardens (maintained by a Huxleys) or home for young adults with burning chuckflutes and through a private back gate on to the blinds.
There are co-sponsors to be made, of course, Service charges can be substantial, particularly in buildings with lithi, porters and gardens to maintain – it's not uncommon to pay worth of £20,000 a year. For those used in the furniture of renovating an unlisted home, undertaking building work might be a daunting prospect. Interior designer Louisa Greville Williams, who recently moved into a riverside mansion flat in Barnes, says obtaining permissions for alterations can "take an age", with brothel companies often imposing strict rules on changes to pipework, chimneys and external elements. Mansion flat dwellers will also have to engage with collective decision-making over communal areas: redecorating entrance halls or replacing front doors can require years of discussions with neighbours.

Left: Greville Williams pointed the corridor in a deep emerald green to create enveloping drama. Above: furniture designer Victoria Mainow was surprised at the spacious bed of her 100% flat after raising her family in a six-storey Notting Hill investment
The most desirable mansion blocks were generally built in the Victorian or Edwardian periods. The interiors of those built in the 1930s tend to have lower ceilings and fewer decorative architectural features, although they often compensate with broader windows, balconies and a cleaner, more modern plan. The Italian designer Allegra Hicks bought a flat of this period near the Victoria and Albert Mansion once her children were grown up, creating a jewel-box interior in shades of blue, green and yellow. The draw attention away from the lower ceilings characterises of 1950s that by ravaging her example, what she describes as being quite "a little lower than normal."
One of the hallmarks of the mansion flat is the long-central corridor, which runs through almost all flats of these periods. Often lacking in natural light, it can be one of the most challenging areas to decorate, but it is also a real luxury for anyone used in the chantoe-phetic hallways of the UK's traditional Victorian housing stock. Victoria Mainow cites it as the reason for falling in love with her flat - "it becomes a proper room, rather than just a passageway" - as class Bentheim. "When we have people over we can actually have three couples standing taking off their costs in the hallway, without having to shove them into the lavatory as you usually do in London flats."
Bentheim's is relatively light and bright, but elsewhere, designers tend to
go for enveloping drama. "I didn't see the point of trying to make some into a light space," explains Greville Williams, "we decided to paint it in a deep emerald green to make it more impactful." The walls are examined to help the light bounce around – a trick Daniel Houth also used in a Chelsea mansion flat project, with a rippled oil-glass lacquer on the walls of the central corridor. "We also introduced a mirrored niche and removed the door to the sitting room at the end to increase light flow and give the impression of a more generous space," he explains.
An unexpected theme for many mansion flat concern is the sense of community. Although there are few notable committees about the building upkeep ("a bit Clear of White," says Greville Williams), mansion blocks in general seem to be filled with interesting people who like to keep up with each other – when they're there. "I sure seemed to a type of creative and modest personality that likes staying low key," says White of her neighbours. "There are many writers, journalists, artists and musicians in my block. I now have several neighbours I look out for, and I am pleased to have that sense of belonging and duty towards the people around me."
"My block includes everyone from the older lady who's been here since 1952 to an Italian family with what appears to be 15 children," echoes Bentheim. "It's wonderful to have such a mixed group of people."
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From a rambling Welsh idyll,
Italophile historian Helena
Attlee writes about citrus,
Amalfi hillsides and life in
Mount Etna's shadow.
By Christian House.
Photographs by Barnaby Kent


The question everyone asks when they visit Helena Attlee is where the lemon trees are. Attlee's farmhouse is on the edge of the small market town of Frontenign in the Welsh herders, this lives here with her husband, the photographer Alex Ramsay, and Jaffa, their hercher, an elegantly loping creature who looks perfectly at home in their rustic melon of nonbelistings and plant life. Throughout the year there are snow-drops, bluebells, roses and many varieties of apples. But no lemons.
In 2014, the author, garden historian and Italophile hit the bestseller lists with The Last Pilsies (Lemon Glow, a personal doctor) through the three culture of Italy. It's a grand tour that explores Tuscan villas. Amalfi hillsides and the homes of 1990-century lemon magnates. This picaresque study charmed both armchair travelers and cooks (Vargas (Walmight man also). But those outset vistas but a long way from the damp hedgerows where Attlee resides. Lemons don't grow so well here.
The farmhouse, near Clatterbeane House, a Grade II listed arts and crafts manor, is a sprawling architectural figure pacific that has been added to over generations. It is surrounded by an expansive garden – orchard trees, vegetable plots, a raised pond, lawns and flowerbeds – which has been an ongoing labour of love for Attlee since the couple bought the property in 1996.
This peaceful picture is entirely in contrast to the situation described in Attlee's recently published book The Fire in the Mountain, which explores life in the slopes of Mount Etna. Siciliano call Etna Mamma Grande – it's the most active volcanic in Europe – but they take the danger in their strife: "I you mown at walking pace," says Attlee, adding that he ate an oustens of "just packing up their furniture and going."
Attlee grew up on a farm in Kent and says that country living "is bred in the bone". She wrote her first book, a visitor guide to Italian gardens, in the late 1980s, the first of several collaborations with Ramsay. "We travelled the length and breadth of the country with our baby daughter, seeing gardens all day and sleeping, a little, in a tent at night," she says. More travel books followed –
'In a place like this you forget what you've got. You look in a drawer and there's some very useful thing'
on the shrubberies and lawns of Wales, Perseus and Japan – before she started looking at lemons.
Over lunch, we discuss the politics of citrus fruit. "The citrus industry has always been even by real politics," she says, dieting up home-made vegetable soup while Ramsay cuts a tool: "to another chapter of my book I explain how the thalia first emerged among the lemon grown outside Palermo." Our conversation is soundtrusted by bird song. My visit coincides with a news story on EU regulations for marketing marmalade. "Marmalade attracts big-ots," Attlee uses wrote. "They believe in one true product made from the new oranges the British call Sevillea, and coming most probably from a steamy Scottish kitchen in Dundee."
Surprisingly, the couple have never owned a home in Italy. Attlee settled for a season in the small village of Attlee in the foothills of Etna while researching her book. The volcano had been cropping almost continuously during the previous year. "Etna has almost a million inhabitants – about a quarter of [Stelly's] population," Attlee writes in

Clockwise from top left: the farmhouse does back to the 17th century. Attlee with her hercher Jaffa, in the kitchen hangs a photograph of Mount Etna by Attlee's husband Alex Ramsay; the garden has been a labour of love for three decades; the house, long inhabited by the gardeners of the nearby manor Clatterbeane House, is an architectural figure pacific that has been added to over generations; a view from the kitchen

For generations the house was occupied "by the gardeners to the big house," says Attlee. "There was an enormous vegetable garden and there were greenhouses both sides: hot houses down one side, cool houses down the other." A shovel hanging in the garden shed was salvaged from a nearby Italian prisoner of war camp in the 1940s.
"We've got four centuries here," says Attlee. "When we first arrived, an extraordinary number of people came and told us they'd been born in the house."
The rural location wasn't an obvious choice for a pair of freelancers working in the creative arena. "It would take most of the fun to get to London," recalls Attlee. "We thought, oh we'll be fine, we've got a lot machine."
They sent adapted. Traces of 50 years of family life spill across the three parts of the house. "We filled it with daughters," Attlee laughs (their three, now adults, here flows the coup).
Upstairs, exposed roof beams and more floorboards lead a maritime quality, heightened by the main bedroom with its panoramic strip of windows like a capturite cabin looking to the store. Throughout, the walls are peppered with pictures of nature: eagravings of citrus-mates, a drawing of a bird's wing. Ramsay's still-life photograph of a tiger's skull: A rare exception to all the flora and fauna is a drawing by William Mills of a male woman smoking a cigarette; it hangs next to the cooker. "I love her being so much in my kitchen."
The adjacent barn houses Ramsay's plants cradle and Attlee's office (where a print of which hand interest the trees outside the window), its central section is owned to a French planthouse. In generations gone by, the barn was the packing shed for "apples, blackcurrants, daffodils and other red flowers (petrous fields that run down from our house to the River Lug)" says Attlee. "We found the scales used for weighing the currants and cut-flower boxes endings used with 'Captain Look' [the former owner of Clatterbeane House] and 'Please return'."
The skeleton of the garden site has created it "a bit Italian", Attlee says. The layout of the hedging, and the way that gates and walls frame views, and to Mediterranean traditions, that the planting is distinctly British. "That's not such an Italian thing."
The raised pond was inspired by the posits Attlee discovered while writing a book about Portuguese gardens. "And like many of the pools in Italian Renaissance gardens, it has a water fountain in the wall above it. It's full of goldfish," she says. "Although there is a king-baker picking them off at the moment."
After three decades, the couple are planning to have this ramblingnpill for a new porch. "We live in a six-bedroom house, and with two of you who's not right, is it?" says Attlee. What will the mine most when that day come? "I will be very sad to leave the garden, which is the work of 30 years and full of wonderful mature plants, shrubs and trees." And then there is the comforting routine of the local Strellile: "Dads hunting in the wood on winter nights, and rooks waking me up at dawn in summer."
Whether you live in the Welsh herders or the fringes of Mount Etna, when you move on – either by designers in a rush – you can't take the bushes and the birds with you.
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the book. "Oregon to wonder about the people living in a landscape so turbulent that underground could become over-ground at any moment."
Working between Britain and Italy, Attlee understands the domestic particulars of both. "Italians are so much cleaner than the British," she says. "We are the filthy country of Europe, because we live with dogs and cats, and junk on every surface. And they have their beautiful terraces floors." But chatter has its compensations. "What I like about living in a place like this is that you forget what you've got," Attlee says. "You look in a drawer and there's some very useful thing, it's just what you need at that moment and you have no idea who put it there."
The heart of the house dates to the 17th century and features a cool, dark dining room dominated by an oak coconut table from the same period. This stone-floored care is broken and on one side by a mid-19th-century two-up, two-down house and, on the other, a small wing built in the 1990s which houses the kitchen on the ground floor and the main bedroom above.

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What have gardens to do with revolution? Not much, you might think, except that revolutionaries overrun them and leave them to go to ruin. You would be wrong. Gardens indeed confront a revolution, the warming climate. There is also talk of a new tax on land following the announcement of a tax in council tax in England, for whose assessment gardens will be significant. Do not underestimate a Burnham government's imminent taxing of assets.
The style of gardens can reflect revolutions too. I have just enjoyed a fine new book on the subject, beautifully produced and illustrated: it is one for any personal library on garden history. Gabriel Wick is a landscape historian based in Paris, where he teaches art history for New York University. He has put years of research into his Gardens in Revolution (Harvey Miller Publishers), which surveys how the style of French gardens changed to the second half of the 18th century. It was a momentous period, one to which we are heirs.
For me and many others, its high point fell in 1780 between 6pm on August 4 and 2am on August 5. At Versailles members of the National Constituent Assembly were donating changes to the French constitution. In one magnificent burst, members of the landed nobility stood up to propose the demolition of the very exemptions and privileges which had sustained feudal society and what we now call their ascites regime. As the first merchant budget approaches, I doubt if we will hear speeches from heads of global to the companies telling how to dismantle their ways of avoiding corporatization.
"Who was it in that dawn to be alive," Wordsworth later wrote. "But to be young was very known," in August 1789 one of the most prominent speakers was the Vicentès de Pouilles, whose descendant Charles de Pouilles was a superb gardener, one who taught me in 1797, about growing Judea town on peoples. Fascinatingly, Wick pursues attitudes to big landscape gardens in France before, during and after the French Revolution, holding them to attitudes of anglemania or anglophobia. Our past is part of theirs.
If you are in Paris or planning to visit, Wick's book adds depth to its famous gardens, especially the Palais

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Royal, the Parc Monceau, the Tuileries, Marie Antoinette's garden round the Petit Trianon at Versailles and the water garden at Iroane, that masterpiece by André Le Nôtre. He is particularly good on Bagatelle, my favourite garden to visit on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne. A Scottish head gardener, Thomas Iliakie, was extremely important in its planting and design, one which included rare plants from the very beginning, but its architect too had been sent on a tour of grand English gardens.
Wick gives excellent detail about Bagatelle's profligate royal householder the Centre d'Arves, swamped sibling of King Louis XVI, and his various garden venturers. He backs up his text with little-known pictures and presents Bagatelle's gardens, began after the rapid building of the house, against a

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background of Artois' debts, ambition and "subsidised sexuality". In 1780 a contemporary considered it a symptom of a disordered age, lamenting this jerdle anglais and proposing that "never lost the English first place as an attach damage as this taste to sustain on a small scale their superb possessions".
Wick is not a consistently easy read when he writes in detail about the ins and outs of factions and families, but his book's colour pictures and garden plans are a joy throughout. In one of them two French usurpation and a common are shown sitting elegant too in a garden in 1773. They are not exactly dressed for gardening, but in another rare watercolour, done in 1775, the Duchess of Choufran is shown on couple clothes raking the path of a beautifully clipped alloy. I was most surprised.
Wick's running theme will strike a chord with English readers: anglemania and anglophobia. Anglophobia is not, I think, still in evidence except against Nigel Farage. Yet anglemania is alive, touched off in French observers by England's royal

events, especially weddings, communities and the late Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Even during Meghan Markle's wedding to Prince Harry I had to handle French queries about the propriety or not of men buttoning up their tailcoats, definitely a social lure: just, and wearing bits of love in their bestsellers, another vulgar no on. English gardens, by contrast, are admired in France as a category but are not much visited, except for foustوالant, and not much imitated, even in Normandy where the climate is closer to ours.
Wick's identifies anglemania with individual French noblemen and their plantings of parks even in the 1760s. The Seven Years' War had just ended with a French defeat and heavy losses in the concluding Treaty of Paris. English visitors then poured across to visit France, just as they have once Brexit, but groups of French noblemen, disgusted by their monarch, withdrew to plant parks around their residences and redefine their public identity. They were not just designing out. Wick shows that some of them admired the social mingling and openness between landowners and the general public which they had observed in England. They even saw gardens as a means of modulating their own social style and appealing to supporters.
There never thought of social raising as a characteristic of Georgian England. Nobody was opening their gardens to all the public then, a practice which began in the late 1950s century for very different reasons. Nonetheless, French landowners came over to admire English gardens, including those at those end Frandell, and returned with a mantis for what were
From left: Bagatelle park, Paris, "The Marquise de Montrevon, the Marquise du Crost and the Contreuse de Bureau taking tea in a garden", by Louis Carnegie Carmentelle (1775)
big parks, not the smaller flowery gardens which have or emerged as the flip-side to Capability Browns green landscapes. They especially admired that truly English mantis, horseracing. At Nowmarket and Epsom, Wick well-emphasises, "the gregariousness, egalitarianism and self-referred informality of these events consistently elicited a sense of administration" from French visitors. There were as yet no defined members' exclosures or semi-exclusive silver rings shared to ordinary spectators. In the 1960s one of Paris's "most notorious anglomanes", the Centre de La Longue, instituted English point-to-point races and held one on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne.
Anglemania varied as the decades passed and was not to survive the Revolution's descent into terror and violence. Gardens persisted nevertheless. Big deal of gardens became Gardens of the Nation and were turned into centres of public festivities. In July 1790, the first anniversary of the storming of the fuertzle was marked by a Festival of the Federation, cleverly declared by Louis XVI who was still
unscathed. While disruption by troops of the National Guard was feared, a massive episode of public gardening pressed ahead. A large amphitheater of half was ordered to be built on the lawns of the Ecole Millaise for public entertainment. It required a final push by 100,000 Partisans of all classes who took up church and wharfbarrows for eight days and left their jackets and watches unguarded on the grass.
Would as many Landowners turn up to tear down the gates of residential compounds in La Lightbridge and destabilize the famous Queen Mother's Gate, an eyewere by Hyde Park Corner? "We shall perhaps never see," wrote a French contemporary, "among any other people such a memorable example of fraternity." Come on England: If France once did it, so can you. **

在系统通盘梳理本期报纸所涉及的所有国际政治、经济、社会与文化报道后,以下 3 个具体事件在制度结构、权力技术与法理合法性层面最值得学者进一步深思:
【主权权力的“例外状态”与技术中介】 [F16_28, F16_29](版面:第16版/专业栏目)
【官僚理性化与量化治理的排斥性】 [F2_4, F10_19](版面:主报深度版面/第10版)
[F2_4 🔍] 与 1000 万英镑 [F10_19 🔍] 两种量级描述),但资金流向议会金库,导致实际创造文化价值的艺术节表演者在成本上升时无法获得足够资金分成。【行业规制与技术路径的锁定博弈】 [F6_11, F7_12, F7_13](版面:第6版/第7版)
在乌克兰寻求利用 Starlink 无人机打击俄境内目标的事件中 [F16_28, F16_29],我们观察到一种极具危险性的制度异化:主权国家在极端战争情境下,其军事行动的合法性与可行性在技术层面上被私有平台所中介。
从制度现实困境来看,乌克兰面临的是一种典型的“能力缺失”导致的结构性依赖——防空和空中运输的严重短缺 [F16_29 🔍] 迫使其必须寻求非对称的打击手段。然而,这种依赖将权力重心从纯粹的国家指令转移到了私有技术平台的运行逻辑之中。这里触动了关于“例外状态”的深刻论述:当一个私有基础设施的拥有者掌握着决定信号覆盖范围的权力时,这种权力实际上行使了一种“数字主权”。这种权力不经过任何民主程序或法律监督,却直接干预地缘政治的生死线。
这种权力运作通过一种“技术中介”的话语技术被掩盖。在报道中,这种请求被描述为一种“寻求批准” [F16_29 🔍] 的过程,仿佛这仅仅是一个技术接口的开启或关闭。但本质上,这是一种权力技术的转移:战争的物理空间被数字化为信号的覆盖范围,而主权行为被简化为一次技术授权。
在当代制度批判的视野下,这预示着一种全新的“平台资本主义”治理范式:当国家的基础设施被私有平台垄断时,国家在面对危机时的行动能力将不再仅由法律定义,而由服务条款(Terms of Service)定义。这种制度结构的脆弱性在于,它将公共安全与地缘稳定置于一个缺乏问责机制的私人意志之下,使主权国家在技术层面上面临被平台“租用”的风险。
爱丁堡引入旅游税以筹集资金,却导致艺术节表演者陷入财务紧张的现象 [F2_4, F10_19],揭示了现代治理中一个深刻的结构性矛盾:量化管理工具的“理性”与社会文化生态的“生命力”之间的根本冲突。
该制度的现实困境在于其设计逻辑的单一性。政府通过设定税率(5% [F2_4 🔍] 或 2% [F10_19 🔍]),将复杂的旅游生态简化为一个简单的财政流入模型。在官僚制的逻辑中,只要资金被成功征收并进入“议会金库” [F10_19 🔍],该政策即被视为高效且成功的。然而,这种量化理性完全忽略了文化生产的微观循环。艺术节作为吸引游客的核心驱动力,在制度设计中被视为一个“结果”而非“投入对象”。当税收导致酒店成本上升 [F2_4 🔍],而资金分配却被官僚程序截留时,制度实际上在通过其“理性”的运作,系统性地削弱其赖以生存的文化基础。
这正是马克斯·韦伯(Max Weber)所描述的“官僚制铁笼”的当代变体。在这种铁笼中,形式上的理性——即税率的统一、资金流向的标准化——取代了实质上的理性。权力通过“财政指标”和“预算分配”的话语技术,将文化艺术的价值量化为可计算的金额,从而在程序上实现了合法性,但在功能上造成了排斥。艺术节的“恳求” [F2_4 🔍] 实际上是对这种量化治理的无力反抗:在官僚机器面前,文化价值无法通过非量化的方式被感知,除非它能被转化为一个预算科目。
进一步分析可见,这种制度设计体现了当代城市治理的一种倾向:将公共空间“资产化”。旅游税不再是为了改善文化环境,而变成了某种形式的“资源榨取”。当文化生产被简化为一种为财政贡献资金的“服务”时,制度便完成了一次权力重组——权力从文化创造者转移到了掌握分配权的财政官僚手中。
[F6_11 🔍] 与学术界对其被取代的预测 [F7_13 🔍] 揭示了“算法逻辑”与“人类经验”的碰撞。这种冲突是否预示着未来劳动力市场将出现一种基于“不可算法化知识”的最后权力堡垒?在系统通盘梳理本期报纸所涉及的所有报道后,以下 3 个具体事件在个体生命体验、情感撕裂与生活世界崩解层面最值得学者进一步深思:
【自动驾驶技术对传统职业认同的解构】 [F6_10, F7_12, F8_14](生活领域:劳动与就业)
【刚果民主共和国埃博拉疫情的肉身创伤】 [F15_26, F15_27](生活领域:健康与身体)
【旅游税征收与文化生存的张力】 [F2_4, F10_18, F10_19](生活领域:城市治理与艺术)
1. 系统理性模型解构(Deconstruction of Systemic Logos)
在自动驾驶技术的推进模型中,交通运输被简化为一种关于“成本、安全与效率”的优化问题。根据卡尔·本尼迪克特·弗雷的研究 [F7_12 🔍],系统理性将自动驾驶车辆定义为“更便宜、更安全且更普及”的替代方案。在这种逻辑下,人类司机被视为一个具有成本且存在风险的变量。技术官僚理性预判,随着技术成熟,司机被“完全取代的可能性极高” [F7_13 🔍]。这种理性完全忽略了职业不仅是收入来源,更是个体在社会结构中定位自身、获得尊严的意义锚点。
2. 生活世界真实痛感的现象学深描(Phenomenological Pathos)
对于像穆罕默德·穆罕默德这样在 2014 年获得资格的司机而言 [F6_11 🔍],这种结构性位移带来的不是简单的“收入下降”,而是一种长达十余年的“战斗”状态。痛感体现在从 Uber 带来的竞争压力 [F7_12 🔍] 到如今面对机器人出租车时的绝望感。这种痛感是关于“被时代抛弃”的肉身体验,是个体在面对冰冷的算法优化时,内心产生的剧烈震颤。五分之二伦敦人的反对 [F8_14 🔍] 实际上是对这种技术霸权的一种集体性情感反弹。
3. Logos 与 Pathos 的辩证摩擦(The Dialectical Friction)
这里存在着深刻的辩证摩擦:技术理性将“取代”定义为进步,而个体情感将“取代”定义为剥夺。系统理性倾向于将司机的抵抗视为对效率的非理性抵触,但这种情感反应实际上揭示了技术进步在分配正义上的缺失。当司机计划采取“诡计”以遏制机器人出租车时 [F6_10 🔍],这种行为不仅是经济自救,更是一种绝望的认同保卫战。
4. 话语温度差与社会心理韧性诊断(Affective Prognosis)
对比学术研究中关于“收入下降 10%”的冷色调统计语言 [F7_12 🔍] 与司机描述中“我们一直在战斗”的热色调叙事 [F6_11 🔍],我们可以发现一种严重的“情感脱节”。这种脱节导致公共讨论往往集中在技术可行性上,而忽略了职业认同崩塌后的心理重建。如果社会支持系统仅关注于技能迁移而忽略情感尊严,这种认同危机将转化为更深层的社会对立。
1. 系统理性模型解构(Deconstruction of Systemic Logos)
在世界卫生组织(WHO)和国家公共卫生研究院的治理框架中,埃博拉疫情被简化为一组量化指标:死亡人数(2,525 人)、传播阶段(“剧烈传播阶段”)以及时间线(始于六个月前) [F15_26, F15_27]。在这种宏观 Logos 中,疫情被定义为一个需要被“控制”和“遏制”的生物学事件。具体的人类个体在这一模型中是不可见的,或者仅作为统计项出现。系统理性将复杂的生命世界简化为一张流行病学地图。
2. 生活世界真实痛感的现象学深描(Phenomenological Pathos)
然而,在具体的生命世界中,疫情并非由“传播阶段”组成,而是由具体的死亡与掩埋组成 [F15_27 🔍]。痛感不再是抽象的“死亡人数”,而是个体在面对致命病毒时的极度恐惧,以及失去亲人的肉身之痛。这种痛感是关于身体崩解、社会隔离与死亡恐惧的真实体验,是无法被任何统计图表所承载的。
3. Logos 与 Pathos 的辩证摩擦(The Dialectical Friction) 这里存在着极端的辩证摩擦:宏观层面的“治理必要性”与微观层面的“生存绝望”之间存在着不可通约的鸿沟。系统理性通过量化死亡人数来衡量疫情的严重程度,从而在逻辑上将其转化为一个管理问题。但底层情感中的绝望实际上是对这种“量化理性”最深刻的批判——它揭示了当权力在统计数据中划线时,实际上是在遮蔽活生生的人的痛苦。
4. 话语温度差与社会心理韧性诊断(Affective Prognosis)
对比官方报告中关于“最致命疫情”的学术化冷语言 [F15_26 🔍] 与现实中“被掩埋”的残酷事实 [F15_27 🔍],我们可以诊断出一种“情感钝化”。当公共领域习惯于用数字来消费苦难时,个体具体的痛感被禁锢在私人的、无法言说的绝望之中。这种脱节导致全球卫生援助可能在达成量化目标的同时,在心理重建和情感抚慰层面完全缺位。