The implicit notion–extant on both ends of the Accela Corridor—that the present financing arrangements for the $31 trillion of publicly held US Treasuries represent the natural order of things in the financial markets is just damn nonsense. And that’s to say nothing of the brobdingnagian task ahead—finding a home for another $142 trillion of US Treasuries by mid-century at…
The Zionists didn’t save ‘Jews’ from persecution, they saved the oligarchs and powerful elite to created a “master race” I am publishing this article by historian and academic Zachary Foster in full because I think it is mind-bendingly important. A 1919 political cartoon depicting Chaim Weizmann and Menachem Ussishkin closing Palestine to Jewish refugees:“Necessity breaks iron! Open…
The clock is ticking, and the internet is already in detective mode. While fans count down the hours until Drake officially drops ‘ICEMAN,’ social media is doing what it does best. Digging for clues, dissecting every rumor, and now apparently leaking music before the rollout is complete. Now, fans are debating whether Drake used his…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The numbers from China’s National Energy Administration tell a story that is clearest in two parts. First: over 250,000 metric tonnes per year (approximately 275,000 US short tons) of green hydrogen capacity is now operational in China, more than double what existed at the end of 2024. Second: a…
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny smashed the record for the most watched Super Bowl Halftime Show in Santa Clara, California with a historic 135.4 million views. And became the first musician to perform entirely in Spanish at a Super Bowl. Benito Martínez Ocasio has been Spotify’s top annual streaming artist four times and has helped…
In the first eleven months of his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump has left no doubt that he is committed to a “Make Israel Great Again” agenda. In the first two parts of this series, we examined how Donald Trump’s second administration has expanded the use of public-private partnerships and tightened…
Episode Description: This week, Arielle and Karissa dive into two very different but deeply connected stories about what it means to truly support healing. First, we unpack new research on what people going through cancer actually find helpful during the holidays, and why practical support often means more than cozy socks and inspirational mugs. Then…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In today’s digital world, the pull of screens can be difficult to overcome, particularly for kids. However, the dangers of spending too much time indoors are serious. Carlene Fider, Ph.D., a core faculty member at Pacific Oaks College, emphasizes the importance of outdoor exploration for children’s overall development: “Encouraging…
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte returns on Aug. 25. Here’s the full 2026 fall menu, plus answers to price, calories, and ingredients.
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Picture yourself running late to a dreaded appointment. Your shoulders climb toward your ears, your jaw tightens, and every red light feels like a targeted attack. Now picture driving that same route because you’re about to share wonderful news with close friends and family. It’s the same road with…
