When James I in 1615 granted the “still-vexed Bermoothes” their charter and Assembly, it was with the settlers’ promise that “if any assailed the island, not cowardly to yield the same.” Last week Bermuda’s Assembly seemed more than ready to yield their island* to an old assailant, long held at bay. On a Hamilton wharf stood the enemy in force—the largest shipment of new cars ever to arrive from England. Read More...
If you're in the market for a new home, you might wonder when it’s the best time to buy. After all, seasonal real estate patterns can affect factors like housing inventory and home prices, making certain times of the year better than others for homebuyers.
Of course, recent economic events have disrupted traditional seasonal trends. Home prices have soared since the pandemic and remain high in many real estate markets. And mortgage rates have shot up amid the Federal Reserve's rate-hiking campaign against inflation. Read More...
Yes, Lemonade, Beyoncé’s powerful survival tale was a colossal hit—so much so that the high-concept visual album leads this Sunday’s Grammy Awards with nine nominations, including Album of the Year.
But beyond shattered records, intense engagement and passionate analysis, Lemonade had a wide-ranging impact: it’s rare that one album breaks through to change the emoji keyboard, land on a Marvel cover and boost businesses riding its wave. Influential in its year and beyond, see all the ways that Lemonade stands out as a cultural phenomenon. Read More...
