By HENRY HOWARD HARPER [published in 1926] It has been wisely observed by one who is more famous for the wisdom of his writings than for the amount of money he has made in speculation, that when a market reaches the top there is no visible sign to indicate it; that on the contrary, at…
By Charles Mackay (1814-1889) In reading the history of nations, we find that, like individuals, they have their whims and their peculiarities; their seasons of excitement and recklessness, when they care not what they do. We find that whole communities suddenly fix their minds upon one object, and go mad in its pursuit; that millions…
A divided U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, which was expected to, but wasn’t a certain thing. The Fed also announced it will restart limited purchases of Treasury securities after money markets showed signs that liquidity was becoming scarce, which is a condition the Fed itself…
Neptune Energy, a German global exploration and production (E&P) company has confirmed the discovery of over 43 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) in the Altmark region of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. “This new assessment underscores the great potential of our license areas in Saxony-Anhalt. This enables us to contribute significantly to the German and…
Star Trek has unveiled the trailer for its newest series, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and announced a double-episode premiere set for January 15, 2026, exclusively on Paramount+. The remaining episodes of the show in the making since 2018 will follow a weekly release pattern on Thursdays, with the season finale being on the 12th of…
“After sending a friend several hampers of plants season after season, all without satisfactory results… I sent him some of this,” explained the botanist John Wood in 1884. He was writing a gardening manual, and heaped gushing praise on a sensational, newish shrub that that even the most hapless horticulturalist would be able to handle. It…
As it happens, creating a wildlife garden doesn’t just mean planting flowers that provide nectar and pollen. A true wildlife haven offers a year-round habitat for local species, and this may translate to letting areas of your green space get a little messy. “There’s new excitement about supporting the full annual cycle of insects,” says Desirée Narango, a…
The idea sounds absurd in countries where averagely-paid folk struggle for years to save a house deposit. But despite that, such cash-for-relocation offers have cropped up repeatedly in Switzerland and Italy this year. Albinen, a beautiful mountain enclave overlooking the Rhone valley, will decide by vote on 30 November whether to pay outsiders 25,000 Swiss…
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A new collection of letters will shed light on the personality of one of the world’s literary giants, JRR Tolkien. The Lord of the Ringsand The Hobbitauthor is credited as being one of the bestselling writers of all time, with over 150 million copies being sold of his fantasy adventure series. Tolkien did not believe…
