Wednesday morning news drop
‘I’m Not Anti-Anything. I’m Pro-Hawaii.’ U.S. Olympic surfers from Hawaii — the proud home of the sport — would prefer to compete under their own red, white and blue banner. (New York Times)
Is the End Near for U.S.- Listed Chinese Companies? Probably, Says Carson Block The short-seller argues that China’s recent crackdown on public companies is a way for the country to get in front of an American law requiring auditors of Chinese companies to open up to U.S. regulators. (Institutional Investor)
The stuff don’t teach you in books I was raised in this business to believe that stock and bond and fund selection was the most important aspect of helping investors succeed. We weren’t given a benchmark in terms of what a client succeeding even meant. “Lets emphasize whichever of these things went well in the next conversation.” (Reformed Broker)
Corporations aren’t going to save America The danger in corporate solutions to government problems. (Vox)
My Community Refuses to Get Vaccinated. Now Delta Is Here. Only 35 percent of Arkansas is fully vaccinated, and with case rates rising, living there can feel like moving through a distorted reality. (The Atlantic)
They Live in an N.Y.C. Virus Hot Spot. But They Won’t Get Vaccinated. Staten Island’s recent uptick in coronavirus cases foretold a larger increase across New York City. (New York Times)
Hollywood Calls the Russo Brothers When It’s Time to Build a New Universe Joe and Anthony Russo went from making movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to creating their own worlds. Amazon’s Citadel will test their vision. (Businessweek)
Swimming gives your brain a boost – but scientists don’t know yet why it’s better than other aerobic activities Regular swimming has been shown to improve memory, cognitive function, immune response and mood. Swimming may also help repair damage from stress and forge new neural connections in the brain. But scientists are still trying to unravel how and why swimming, in particular, produces these brain-enhancing effects. (The Conversation)
Matt Damon’s Disappearing Acts The enduring career of the megastar no one really knows. (New York Times)