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Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Feb. 6-13
Matteo Mancuso, Feb. 6 Italian electric jazz guitarist Matteo Mancuso will perform at 8:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Paul JAS Center, 422 E Cooper Ave. Based in his hometown of Sicily, he’s known...
MGM Resorts beats quarterly profit estimates on steady sports betting business
Casino operator MGM Resorts International reported fourth-quarter profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, driven by strong performance in its online sports-betting business.
MGM Resorts beats quarterly profit estimates on steady sports betting business
Casino operator MGM Resorts International reported fourth-quarter profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, driven by strong performance in its online sports-betting business.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Confirms 60FPS Performance Mode Coming to PS5
All in good time
What Catalysts Are Reframing The Narrative For First Business Financial Services (FBIZ)
First Business Financial Services has seen its modeled fair value move from $58.20 to $67.25, with a slightly lower discount rate and more measured revenue growth assumptions sitting alongside a higher view of earnings efficiency. Supportive analysts argue this updated target lines up better with what they view as solid earnings quality and more consistent performance expectations, while more cautious voices see less room for error if those assumptions are not met. As you read on, you will...
Bad Bunny doesn’t need the NFL as much as the NFL needs him
The National Football League is not new to global superstars nor controversy. The Puerto Rican superstar’s selection as the halftime show performer has come with both – but will also bring more eyes from around the world onto the sport in a way the league has been craving.
Ski jumping: Wada responds to penis injection claims
World Anti-Doping chiefs will investigate claims male ski jumpers are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance, if a complaint is made.
Frozen on the Ice: The Brain Science Behind Perfect Olympic Timing
Research from Carnegie Mellon University helps explain why that split-second pause happens and how the brain controls it, offering insight not only into elite athletic performance, but also how people make everyday decisions when the outcome isn’t clear.
Aqua-Tots Swim School Named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review
Independent Franchisee Survey Confirms Strong Satisfaction with Support, Leadership and Overall Performance Aqua-Tots Named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review Aqua-Tots ranks number one in Recreational and number fourteen in the Top Large Franchises, according to the 2026 Top Franchise list. Mesa, Arizona, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aqua-Tots Swim School has been named a 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review, an honor based entirely on feedback from the people who
SD committee supports health care provider conscience exemption bill
Health care providers would be able to refuse to perform services for patients under a bill South Dakota lawmakers endorsed on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre.
Entertainment for everyone
Several performers, marking notable album anniversaries this year, lead the entertainment highlights set for local and regional entertainment over the next two weeks. Rock band Tommy James and The Sho...
Country music world heartbroken as fourth legendary performer dies to start 2026
Country music has lost four performers who lit up the stages and airwaves for decades.
Kentucky has elite passing performance in win over Oklahoma
Denzel Aberdeen leads the Wildcats in assists on record-breaking night
Sony Says Ghost of Yotei 'Exceeded' the Sales of Ghost of Tsushima in the Same Period of Time and 'Significantly' Contributed to Its Financial Results
Sony has highlighted the performance of PlayStation 5 exclusive Ghost of Yotei, insisting it outsold predecessor Ghost of Tsushima during the same period, and made a “significant” contribution to its financial results.
Timing of Sorensen axe 'a surprise'
The timing of Everton's decision to sack Brian Sorensen came as a surprise, just hours after the transfer deadline closed and the addition of Roma midfielder Zara Kramzar to their ranks. Supporters have grown increasingly frustrated by their performances with Sorensen seemingly still unsure on his best XI and often using players out of position.
Dissecting Illinois’ complete performance in total drubbing of Northwestern
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois dominated Northwestern at the State Farm Center in round two of what should always be a closely contested “rivalry” game. Wednesday night was a forgettable chapter in that sense, because Illinois put together its most complete performance in conference play. And it’s the largest margin of victory in conference play this […]
Yankees news: Beating projections seems viable for several Yanks
Yanks have several candidates to outperform projections; Cunningham could take major leap in 2026; Fernández picked up off of waivers; IKF to Boston; Washington Post sports gets axed.
Maersk delivered a strong 2025 with progress across the business
Maersk delivered a strong performance in all businesses in 2025 with results reaching top-end of financial guidance
Puerto Ricans are jazzed for Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language Super Bowl performance. They’re not the only ones.
When Bad Bunny takes the Super Bowl stage on Sunday, he will be making history as the first Spanish-language artist to headline the halftime show.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck returning to 'The View' after slamming Joy Behar, 'sinking' show
Elisabeth Hasselbeck will return to 'The View' after publicly slamming current cohost Joy Behar's coverage of Donald Trump's inauguration performer, Carrie Underwood.
GE HealthCare weathers tariffs to beat Wall Street expectations for 2025
GE HealthCare posted full-year growth of 4.8% in 2025, including 7.1% revenue growth in its fourth quarter, beating analyst expectations, and announced 2026 guidance of growth across all its performance metrics.
Bad Bunny, Kid Rock lead dueling Super Bowl 2026 halftime shows
Bad Bunny headlines the NFL's Super Bowl 2026 halftime show, while Turning Point USA counters with Kid Rock. Here's who's performing and how to watch.
BETMGM FY 2025 BUSINESS UPDATE
Successful strategic execution delivered stronger than expected 2025 performance and EBITDA inflection JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM LLC ("BetMGM"), a leading sports...
Seahawks vs Patriots predictions, Super Bowl picks. Can Eagles get back?
Our expert Super Bowl picks on if Seattle's Sam Darnold can outperform New England's Drake Maye as Eagles watch
Cory Houston Elevated to Director of Olympic Sports Performance - University of Houston Athletics
Cory Houston , who has spent more than three years working with the Houston Baseball and Women's Golf programs as its Coordinator of Sports Performance, was ...
Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn will compete despite torn ACL. Here’s how other athletes performed with injury
New York Fed EHIs Reveal Small Business Struggles
A look at the New York Fed’s Economic Heterogeneity Indicators (EHIs), which have been expanded to include the performance of small businesses.
Country star Tim McGraw will perform in Hershey this summer
Grammy Award-winning country music star Tim McGraw will perform in Hershey this summer, and he's bringing plenty of friends with him.
Patriots Legend Shockingly Snubbed From Controversial Super Bowl Rankings
Pro Football Focus, aka PFF, kicked off Super Bowl week by releasing a list of its eight highest-graded quarterback performances in the Super Bowl since 2006. Shockingly, Tom Brady was nowhere to be found. Brady played in seven Super Bowls over the last 20 years, winning four. He had multiple iconic performances during that time, […]
Vote for the top high school sports performer of the week
Who was the top performer of the week in high school sports? Vote here.
Are these the 6 most iconic Super Bowl halftime shows?
PrizePicks reports on six iconic Super Bowl halftime shows, highlighting memorable performances by Prince, Lady Gaga, and more.
The Supper Club turns Tuesday into an interactive night of dining and entertainment
The Supper Club is transforming Tuesdays into an intimate, after-dark experience where chef-driven cuisine meets live music, illusion and interactive performance – designed to surprise and delight.
Country music world rocked by deaths of 3 legends, including its oldest performer
Country music lost some iconic performers in January.
Tennessee Titans 2026 Pro Bowlers: Honorees, season performances
The Tennessee Titans will be represented by defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons as well as return specialist Chimere Dike in the 2026 Pro Bowl.
I Went to the Grammys and the Best Performance of the Night Majorly Took Me by Surprise
I went to this year's Grammys in person, and it was a life-changing experience. But one performance in particular will stick with me for a very long time. Here, my Grammys review.
Grammys 2026: Seattle rock star salutes Ozzy Osbourne with fiery performance
Guns n’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan participated in a literally fiery rendition of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” that moved Osbourne’s family to tears.
Sabrina Carpenter slammed by PETA for using live bird in Grammys performance
PETA has slammed Sabrina Carpenter's Grammys 2026 performance after the 'Manchild' singer used a live white dove at the end of her set: 'Childlike behavior.'
Grammys 2026 winners and live updates: Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber set to perform on music's biggest night
The stars are out at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Timothée Chalamet claims it cost him six figures to be 'SNL' musical guest
Timothée Chalamet says he spent 'six figures out of my pocket' to perform as the 'SNL' musical guest: 'I refused to take no for an answer.'
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for two years for reconstruction work
The center historically has hosted over 2,000 events per year, although many performers have pulled out of planned shows since Trump's shakeup began.
Trump says Kennedy Center will close in July for two years for renovations
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations, President Donald Trump said Sunday.
Kennedy Center to cease entertainment operations for two years, Trump says
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Performing Arts should not host any events for two years, starting on July 4, President Donald Trump posted on Sunday.
Kennedy Center to cease entertainment operations for two years, Trump says
Feb 1 (Reuters) - The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Performing Arts should not host any events for two years, starting on July 4, President Donald Trump posted on Sunday. "Based on these findings, and totally subject to Board approval, I have ...
Kennedy Center to Cease Entertainment Operations for Two Years, Trump Says
Feb 1 (Reuters) - The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Performing Arts should not host any events for two years, starting on July 4, President Donald Trump posted on Sunday. "Based on these findings, and totally subject to Board approval, I have determined that the fastest way to ...
‘SNL’ Satirizes a Politically Divided Family Trying to Talk
Last night’s standout performance was about a mom who was reconsidering her beliefs.
Fujifilm Fixed Its Biggest Pre-2024 Mistake: The Beauty of an Open X-Mount Lens Roundup
Full List of Third Party AF Fujifilm X mount lenses available on Amazon When I wrote the FujiRumors 14-year anniversary article, I mentioned that our journey wasn’t without difficult moments—and that Fujifilm, at times, made some serious mistakes. The biggest one in recent memory was the 2024 firmware debacle, which severely degraded autofocus performance. It…
How to watch the Grammy Awards and what to know before the show starts
Before music's biggest night commences with performances from Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga, most of the Grammy Awards will be given out on Sunday afternoon in L.A. Follow along for our live updates throughout the day.
Employers are spreading raises like peanut butter – and workers are paying the price
These across-the-board raises to all employees versus individual performance-based raises are simply lazy
These Are The Best Car Tires Of 2026, According To Consumer Reports
Of the millions of components that make cars go and stop with performance and comfort, tires are the only ones that actually touch the road.
Is it really possible to 'bank' sleep for later?
From helping you to focus more to improving sports performance, some scientists believe 'depositing' sleep for later use can bring a range of benefits.
Volkanovski outclasses Lopes to tie Aldo's record
Alexander Volkanovski outclasses Diego Lopes in a vintage performance to win by unanimous decision and retain his featherweight title at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia.
Live Square Entertainment for Sunday, February 1 - Villages-News.com
Nightly entertainment performing in The Villages Town Squares on February 1, 2026
LaRussell joins Super Bowl 60 entertainment lineup with game-day performance
Rapper LaRussell will perform during Super Bowl 60 festivities, taking part in the NFL Tailgate and later serving as the game's in-house band.
Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Jan. 18
Find out how your favorite restaurant, convenience store and other food establishments in Jefferson County are performing on Health Department inspections.
Jim Cramer Discuses Halliburton’s (HAL) Infrastructure Business
We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar. Oil and gas exploration equipment provider Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL)’s shares, like those of its peer SLB, have also performed well recently. They are up by 28.8% over the past year and by 13% year-to-date. […]
LaRussell joins Super Bowl 60 entertainment lineup with game-day performance
The Vallejo rapper’s rise has never followed the industry playbook. Now, his hometown ethos is taking center stage at Super
Preserve Italian culture & entertainment: Take in Ray Monte’s show celebrating his famous dad, in Lorenzo’s at the Hilton Feb. 27
Monte will honor his dad’s legacy through live performances with hits like “Dominick the Donkey,” “Lazy Mary,” “Angelina,” and “Darktown Strutters’ Ball."
Mariah Carey's secret grunge album part of tribute at MusiCares event
Mariah Carey has been honored as MusiCares Person of the Year for her musical achievements and philanthropy. Two days before the Grammy Awards, Carey enjoyed hearing performances of her hit
Commentary: Catherine O'Hara remembered in 10 indelible roles
The Canadian actor was a versatile performer whose decades-long career took her from a comedy troupe to box office and television hits.
Legendary Musician ‘Thinking Twice’ About Touring In Trump’s America: ‘Too Dangerous’
The guitarist expressed his concerns about performing on U.S. concert stages in a new interview.
Comedian's 6 sold-out shows canceled after video of him mocking Renee Good went viral
Ben Bankas won't be performing at the Laugh Camp Comedy Club after all.
Comedian's 6 sold-out shows canceled after video of him mocking Renee Good went viral
Ben Bankas won't be performing at the Laugh Camp Comedy Club after all.
Improving Marquette aims for first road win at Seton Hall
After its best overall performance of the season, Marquette will bid for its first road win of the season when it travels to Newark, N.J., to face Seton Hall on Saturday afternoon.
Senior Bowl Day 3 Risers
The Senior Bowl practices have concluded and the final day ended with a triumphant and chaotic finale. Who rose their stock in their last chance to perform in front of scouts before the Saturday game and the Combine?
Are Bigger Wheels Actually Faster? What The Science Says
Before plunging into another big-wheel revolution, it's worth reviewing what we know from science about how wheel size affects performance.
High school sports top performers on Thursday delivered in the clutch
Whether on the mat, mountain or court, these four high school athletes couldn't be stopped Thursday. See which top performers made the cut.
Grammy-nominated vocalist Shemekia Copeland performing at High Noon Saloon
MADISON, Wis. — Grammy-nominated vocalist Shemekia Copeland will bring her soulful roots music to Madison next month with a performance at the High Noon Saloon.
Leaked Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Benchmark Scores Reveal Middling Gains
Intel's Core Ultra 356H is an upcoming 16-core (4 P-cores, 12 E-cores) mobile Panther Lake CPU. Although official review embargoes for the rest of Intel's Panther Lake CPUs are said to be right around the corner, supposed performance benchmarks for Intel's latest have already started to leak, with C...
NC State downs Boston College, 106-84
Normally you might have to worry a little bit if you give up 16 made threes, but not so on Thursday night, as not even a ridiculously above-average shooting performance from Boston College could keep the Eagles close. NC State’s offense was relentless thanks to standout performances from Zoe Brooks, Tilda Trygger, Khamil Pierre, and […]
Brad Treliving defends Maple Leafs’ approach to sports science
The GM responded to criticism over the vacant director of performance role, saying the Leafs have more staff working hands-on with players.
2026 Grammy Awards performers: Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Addison Rae and Olivia Dean among star-studded lineup
Music's biggest night is fast approaching — and the roster of scheduled Grammy performances continues to grow.
Beyond Entertainment: When Theatre Makes You Think
Three plays performed as stage readings February 6-8, features an audience talk back afterwards, with complimentary desert and coffee. A fundraiser as well for the Bear Theatre ($25 tickets, $50 for all three shows), located inside Community High...
Circus and Mardi Gras-themed stage shows are coming to New Orleans theaters this week
Get ready for a thrilling week of theatrical performances in New Orleans, from the Carnival spirit in "And the Ball and All" to the circus magic of "Water for Elephants."
Marsh's fourth-quarter profit rises on strength in insurance business
Insurance broker Marsh reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by robust performance in its risk and insurance services business.
Google Chrome Gets Gemini Side Panel and Agentic Browsing Features
AI-powered browsing features have become a battleground among browser makers in recent months. OpenAI launched its Atlas browser in October, while Microsoft Edge and Opera have also introduced AI assistants and automated browsing capabilities. And now Google is upping the ante. The company has announced a slew of new AI features fro Chrome, including a persistent sidebar for the Gemini chatbot and "auto browse" capabilities that can perform web tasks on your behalf.
CAA Fast Break
As the league approaches the midway point of the conference slate, CAA men’s basketball insider Dr. John Giannini and host Griffin Della Penna broke down the league and its incredible performances, as well as the CAA's upcoming matchups on CBS Sports Network in the fifth edition of the CAA Fast Break.
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue ...
IBM reports its highest revenue growth in years, driven by software and infrastructure performance, while setting ambitious goals for AI and hybrid cloud advancements.
International Business Machines Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) executives highlighted a year of accelerating growth and record cash generation during the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, pointing to strong performance across Software and Infrastructure and outlining expectations to sustain momentum into 202
Justin Bieber to perform at 2026 Grammys
Justin Bieber will sing at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
NBA legend Manu Ginobili invests in sports performance hub with Miami FC stadium, academy and hotel
Justin Bieber Performance Locked In for Music’s Biggest Night at the 2026 Grammys
Justin Bieber has announced that he will be performing at the 2026 Grammy Awards, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1. Bieber is a two-time Grammy winner and also… The post Justin Bieber Performance Locked In for Music’s Biggest Night at the 2026 Grammys appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
Manu Ginobili among backers of new planned sports performance project in South Florida
Manu Ginobili is investing in South Florida’s potential with a new venture. The former San Antonio Spurs star is part of a group building the Sports Performance Hub in Homestead, Florida. It’ll be a next-generation sports, education and community development project. It will feature a 10,000-seat stadium for Miami FC, sports training facilities, a basketball facility, a boarding school and more. Groundbreaking is set for March, with plans to open in 2028. Ginobili, along with partners like Riccardo Silva and Juan Sebastian Veron, aims to connect sports training with academics. They believe Miami’s multicultural environment makes it an ideal location.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Linux Performance Review
Ahead of tomorrow's official availability of the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D at $499 USD, today the review embargo lifted.
Football Announces New Sports Performance Staff Hires - University of Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee football has finalized its sports performance staff with the addition of six new hires under the direction of Derek Owings , head coach Josh Heupel...
Leaker makes unlikely claim about improved iPhone 18 telephoto lens
A leaker better known for posting about Android smartphones has made a claim potentially pointing to improved telephoto performance in...
Investment and Statecraft: The International Politics of Sovereign Wealth Funds - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
In 1953, Kuwait established the world’s first sovereign wealth fund to invest the country’s oil revenues and generate returns that would reduce its reliance on a single resource. Since then, over 100 separate funds have been created to preserve national wealth and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Today, they manage over $10 trillion in global assets. In this discussion with GJIA, political economist Kathryn Lavelle explains the increasingly novel dynamics that surround fund behavior and what the world can come to expect from their growing presence in international financial markets. GJIA: When it comes to the roles sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in global markets and politics, what would you say makes them unique? Kathryn Lavelle: Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) operate on behalf of governments as investors. That in itself is a strange relationship. Within them, a core contest takes place between the state’s interests (or sovereign) part of the dynamic, and the money interests (or wealth) part of it, and these two aspects are frequently in contradiction, serving fundamentally different goals. SWFs are also quite fascinating because when you talk to the people who manage these funds, they have an interest in convincing you that the decisions are made almost exclusively on a financial basis—they really will go to great lengths to differentiate their government owners and those who make the management decisions. At the same time, these people ultimately answer to someone in power. Therefore, for most SWFs, it remains deeply unclear who is actually making the investment decisions and for what purposes. Of course, it is not always clear how other vehicles, such as hedge funds and private equity make the decisions they do, but I think what a lot of people find particularly disconcerting about SWFs is that they seem to act on behalf of people who have a different identity from their own. People who could be trying to manipulate politics and markets in a way that would have a long-term effect on their own populations. Regular investors come and go at will, and they only share an interest in profit as far as most of us understand. However, SWFs have that extra “sovereign” part right behind them that obscures their true interest. GJIA: These funds can be found in countries all across the globe, in both authoritarian states and democracies. Would you say SWFs differ in their goals and structures between regime-type? KL: It is not necessarily regime type that makes the goals and structures of SWFs different. It has to do with their economies. Let’s look at a country like China. There’s going to be a debate about exactly how to characterize the regime, but it is a country with many different kinds of sovereign wealth funds, and a particularly opaque state connection to each. At one time, some of the state-owned Chinese oil companies created specialized investment vehicles listed outside Chinese markets that excluded parts of the firms that were more associated with human rights violations. At the same time, the China Investment Corporation (CIC)—China’s largest SWF—draws a lot of concern, not necessarily because of its investment activities, but because of the dynamics of global politics. So, I wouldn’t really tie differences to regime types themselves in a wholesale way, but rather to how such funds are perceived and how they are structured. Saudi Arabia’s SWF is getting all kinds of attention for its involvement in Hollywood, and this takes me right back to when I was a student in the 1980s, when people were concerned about Japanese investment entities buying assets in Hollywood. They aren’t quite the same in financial terms, but it’s the same kind of concern about foreign investment that drives people to be suspicious, and the whole idea that “foreigners are influencing Hollywood.” This holds true across industries, and it reflects where politics are in places like the United States right now. One metric we can try to look at is transparency, where all the funds will tell you, “we are transparent.” The problem you’ll keep running into with this approach is how you value things. When trying to do comparative studies of equity markets, you’ll find that every country doesn’t use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles like we do in the United States. A fund may appear opaque politically and not want people to show what they’re invested in or what their intent with that investment is, but they could also just not be able to report it because of the way it was purchased, or the kinds of shares they purchased. There are some assets out there that really are difficult to put a monetary value on. GJIA: To what extent do domestic politics shape SWF behavior in both the investing “home” country and the recipient “host” country? KL: This depends on the type of fund present and also on the extent to which voters’ political views are able to influence the fund. For example, in a democratic home state like Norway, the SWF doesn’t invest in nuclear weapons or tobacco because of social concerns, but there is a continuing debate over whether it should invest in oil, even though that’s where most of the money comes from. The degree to which Norway will continue to make those investments, and whether they contradict the government’s overall climate goals, is an open question in Norwegian politics. Because of the way the fund’s governance is structured, it may not be easy to resolve. On the other hand, some people consider pension funds, like the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in Ohio, to be quasi-SWF. They have a very strict separation between the people who make up the management division and the fund owners. No teacher or professor would want to invest in things that may harm the future of their students. At the same time, a fund manager might see an opportunity in a diversified multinational corporation that offers a good return, despite it deriving part of its revenue from e-cigarettes. These contests are very apparent. Domestic politics can work in host countries too. A good example is Singapore’s SWF, Temasek, investing in Thailand’s telecommunications sector. If you study political economy, you already know that countries everywhere are uncomfortable with foreign ownership of their telecom sectors because a foreign entity could monitor or manipulate our communications with each other. In the case of Temasek, there was significant pushback from Thai citizens surrounding the deal, which went on to influence national political sentiment toward Singapore as a whole, underscoring the risks some SWFs may face with their investment choices. In this case, fund behavior led to the dissolution of the entire Thai government in 2006 and a subsequent coup d’état. GJIA: To address some of this unease, the Santiago Principles were established in 2009 to ostensibly promote trust and transparency. From your perspective, have these mechanisms actually changed fund behavior? KL: In international relations theory, we always like to have a clear set of norms and best practices—the orientation we want the proverbial ship to be going in. In that regard, the Santiago Principles at least got the discussion going about which direction SWFs should take at a time when people were very skittish about the growing size of these funds. Nobody wanted them to be out there and potentially destabilizing economies, so talks about disclosure, conditions for withdrawal, and the independence of managers were helpful when initiated. The biggest stumbling block was that there wasn’t exactly a good way to measure compliance with the Principles, let alone how to hold funds to them. If you read the Principles, they’re overall quite vague. In general, a fund doesn’t want to reveal how and why they make certain investment decisions because that information is proprietary—a fund makes money off of how and why it makes decisions—so how do you reconcile that with loosely-defined ideas of openness? Some decisions might have a political purpose. The bottom line is that trying to figure out and assign a score to compliance is not easy, and it is therefore the reason why the Santiago Principles never really got off the ground to the point where they could truly direct fund behavior. GJIA: Many emerging markets are looking to build their own SWFs from mineral and oil revenues. Historically, have funds shaped development trajectories in these countries? KL: I think the big story in international emerging markets investment is that the investment is increasingly no longer unidirectional. In the past multinational corporations of primarily Western background were the main form of foreign direct investment in a country. That has changed dramatically, to the point where you have companies from so-called “developing countries” taking over companies in the United States. Therefore, the landscape of international investment has changed, and I think SWFs are certainly a possibility to be the next step in the game. Historically, you didn’t need an entire financial vehicle to reinvest commodity revenues in your country, but as emerging markets get more financially sophisticated, their capacity to operate such funds has increased. SWFs would allow treasuries to move from relying on holding foreign exchange assets like cash or government bonds to having broader financial markets and targeted growth areas, while easing pressure on welfare expenditures. GJIA: With their increasing financial weight, do you see the presence of SWFs being a factor in the political choices leaders will have to make with regard to domestic and foreign policy? KL: It will depend on just how big the funds get. One of the reasons people are already apprehensive is because of their scale, and if certain SWFs in certain countries achieve a large-enough size, the presence will absolutely be cause for concern. The other factor political leaders will have to consider are their objectives. It’s not always clear how to define a SWF, or even where its activity is concentrated, but it is certainly a worry from the perspective of national security of opaque external investment. More than that, I think one of the most interesting questions going forward is whether the United States, the home to the world’s largest financial markets, will develop its own fund, for which the Trump administration announced a plan. There have also been several proposals in Congress. Were it to come into being, it would have tremendous weight. At the same time, one of the hallmarks of U.S. capitalism is a lack of government ownership of shares, so it would not be clear how such a fund would be received in domestic politics, or which direction it would take. Given how politically fragmented the country is, a Democratic administration would likely be concerned about different sectors of the economy, such as healthcare, and want investment there, rather than a Republican administration, which might prefer defense industries. No investment vehicle could thrive under conditions of such instability. Moreover, it remains unclear where the money to fund a theoretical U.S. SWF would come from. It would be a fundamentally different entity depending on whether it is financed with debt, economic surplus, commodities, or the sale of state companies, as in the case of Singapore. If it is debt, or government borrowing of some form, then the fund would have to outperform whatever the cost of that debt is, which is not an easy thing to do. I think our political leaders have enough on their plate. Our system has worked well keeping political and investment functions generally separate. We have seen different forms of business rise and fall, and even the perception of different countries, all of which funds are tied to. Unless a major SWF either starts—like in the case of the United States—or collapses—an issue that concerns the Saudis, I don’t see any political tsunamis on the horizon. . . . Kathryn Lavelle is the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor of World Affairs at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Her research explores the exchange between domestic and international and political institutions with a particular emphasis on political economy and multilateralism. Dr. Lavelle’s first book, The Politics of Equity Finance in Emerging Markets, explored the political circumstances that surround large issues of stock in the developing world. After being granted tenure at Case Western, she was awarded an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship and named the William A. Steiger fellow, a designation given to the most promising political scientist in her class of fellows. While in Washington during 2006-2007, she worked on the staff of the House Committee on Financial Services on issues related to domestic and international monetary policy. Dr. Lavelle holds a PhD in political science from Northwestern University; an M.A. in government and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia; and a bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University. She is a permanent member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Interview conducted by Sid Mehrotra. Image Credit: Jason Leung, Unsplash Content Licenses, via Unsplash
Tesla bet big on Elon Musk. His politics continue to haunt it.
Tesla struggles to regain its footing in the electric vehicle market, hindered by Elon Musk’s political activity, impacting its stock price and performance.
Investing in high performance sports
Germany’s athletes have received increasing funding and support since the Olympic Games Munich 1972, support that has translated into greater success at the highest level.
Samsung Debuts 13-Inch Color E-Paper, a World-First Display Built With Bio-Resin Derived From Phytoplankton
Built with UL-verified phytoplankton bio-resin materials, the display delivers ultra-low-power performance with local and remote management via Samsung E-Paper App and Samsung VXT
Who was the New Orleans area prep sports athlete of the week for Jan. 19-24? Vote now
The past week in New Orleans area high school sports included several outstanding performances in many different sports.
Nate Adams Brings National Championship Pedigree to Redhawks Sports Performance
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Nate Adams was hired as Southeast Missouri's Director of Sports Performance Tuesday.
Holland America's Eurodam elevates at-sea entertainment with pickleball and world-class performances
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Notebookcheck analyses the new Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics in the Panther Lake Core Ultra X9 388H powering the Asus Zenbook Duo UX8407
UC San Diego’s Mobile Health Units Deliver Care and Bring Cutting-Edge Research to Local Communities
From screening children for vision problems and adults for cardiovascular disease to groundbreaking research on the effects of cannabis on driving performance, UC San Diego’s mobile health units promote well-being across the region.
New golf performance business to blend simulators, high-tech short-game complex
A new indoor golf performance business in northeast Sioux Falls is nearing its opening.
ON Culture | A Full Dance Card of Performances, Films, Art and Entertainment
ON the Stage Our dance card is quite joyously full for the next few weeks, with hip hop from the French company Compagnie Hervé Koubi performing Sol
Introducing BU's New Online MS in Artificial Intelligence in Business
BU Questrom School of Business has launched a new Online MS in Artificial Intelligence in Business, designed for working professionals responsible for improving performance, scaling change, and making artificial intelligence work in real organizations.
Takeaways From the 2025 IADMS Conference on Occupational Health Hazards
The 35th annual IADMS conference, in Las Vegas in September, hosted more than 650 dance medicine providers, researchers, and educators representing 28 countries. Dr. David Hinkamp’s keynote on occupational health encouraged the dance community to consider the environmental factors that contribute to the industry’s injury rates—things like moving sets, dangerous props, lighting, sound, dry ice, improper flooring, or inadequate breaks between performances or rehearsals.
When You Have to Assign Work No One Wants to Do
Managers often try to generate buy-in for unwanted assignments by persuading, incentivizing, or softening the message—but these tactics can backfire. Research shows that what matters more than choice is acceptance: when employees see an assignment as settled, fair, and partly within their control, they are more likely to commit and perform well. By offering some element of choice, signaling finality, and ensuring a legitimate decision process, leaders can foster genuine buy-in even when people wouldn’t have chosen the work themselves.
'This is a problem!' Children's entertainment performer takes Meta to court; story gains worldwide attention
She calls herself the little lady in Cleveland, but finds herself in a big fight against the social media giant that runs Facebook and Instagram. News 5 was in the courtroom.