Tuesday morning news drop
Putin and Xi Exposed the Great Illusion of Capitalism Unless the U.S. and its allies mobilize to save it, the second great age of globalization is coming to a catastrophic close. (Bloomberg)
The war in data, week six: The aftermath of massacres: Russia’s invasion has cost thousands of lives, forced millions to flee and sent shockwaves through the global economy. (Grid)
U.S. Hunt for Russian Oligarch’s Office Fortunes HUNT FOR RUSSIAN Their moves during the past decade to hide billions of dollars could thwart sanctions imposed over Putin’s invasion of Ukraine (Washington Post)
Corporate landlords are gobbling up U.S. suburbs. These homeowners are fighting back. Using authority that lets them punish homeowners who fail to cut the grass, one predominantly Black neighborhood in North Carolina slows the pace of investor purchases. (Washington Post)
How Chief Technology Officers Are Investing Big in the Future A survey of more than 3,000 executives across industries provides a crystal ball into how companies are spending today for tomorrow. (Bloomberg)
The Huge Endeavor to Produce a Tiny Microchip As the global chip shortage continues, we take an inside look at how semiconductors are fabricated. (New York Times)
The Fortunes of MacKenzie Scott Three decades after worrying about making rent, she is now giving away billions — all while trying to keep herself out of the spotlight. (New York Times)
Faster rate hikes, cooling home prices could put the squeeze on HELOC holders HELOC interest rates are variable, and many Canadians pay only the interest, leaving principal amount subject to rising rates (Financial Post)
The Rookie Scale: Scottie Barnes May Not Be ROY, but He Has Turned Toronto Around Plus, a deep dive into Evan Mobley’s defensive impact and a look at how Jose Alvarado and Bones Hyland have emerged as key contributors (Ringer)
Opinion: Tiger Woods has already won Tiger Woods had already won the minute he walked onto that fairway at the 86th Masters golf tournament on Thursday and, for me, he doesn't need a sixth green jacket prize to prove it. (CNN)
Sportswashing Is Everywhere, but It’s Not New Regimes have been using sports to burnish their images or distract from their problematic behavior for centuries. (Sports Illustrated)