Machado was brave to give Trump his Nobel Peace Prize
January 22, 2026 10:29 am (Pacific Time) to the editor: I read a reader's letter to the editor criticizing María…
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EUR/USD faces reduced risks after volatility as bearish trend continues
was steady at 1.1684 on Thursday, after three days of increased volatility. This stabilization occurs as geopolitical and trade tensions…
Letters to the editor: Only greedy corporations benefit from self-service culture
January 21, 2026 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Cultural critic Mary McNamara's latest article goes back to an…
Selling US gains as risks of Federal Reserve interference weigh on dollar and yen
The dollar is under pressure due to threats to the independence of the Federal Reserve. The yen has weakened due…
Column: Trump's globalist era will make everyone poorer
I'm not sure what to call the new era we seem to be entering. But I'm sure it will make…
Contributor: Transit through Sepúlveda Pass is the first step in redesigning the future of Los Angeles
Highway 405 through Sepulveda Pass is an infamous stretch of road known around the world for all the wrong reasons.…
ICE leads 'organized brutality campaign' against US cities
After President Trump blamed Renee Good's death on his lack of respect for law enforcement, and White House adviser Stephen…
Letters to the editor: Has Trump read the inscription on the Statue of Liberty lately?
January 19, 2026 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: It's official: the State Department is suspending immigration visas for…
USD/JPY: Market jitters rise ahead of BOJ decision and political tensions
remains steady at 157.93 on Monday, with the Japanese yen attempting to strengthen amid volatile moves. Demand for defensive assets…
Contributor: DEI is a path to meritocracy, not an alternative
In the attempt to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion, one word – merit – has stood out as an effective…