Trump. Brexit. 5Star. Marine Le Pen. Something, to coin a phrase, is happening here. But what’s not happening, says Princeton Professor and populism scholar Jan Muller, is the will of “the People.”
Unless we’re talking swamp people…
+Kim Jong-Un and the Heartbreakers + Quitaly + Colombi-uh?
Let’s get to it.
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday began the final phase of the historic trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup to cling to power after losing the 2022 election.
Five years ago, Microsoft set bold 2030 sustainability goals: to become carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste—all while protecting ecosystems. That commitment remains—but the world has changed, technology has evolved, and the urgency of the climate crisis has only grown. This summer, Microsoft launched the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Report, offering a comprehensive look at the journey so far, and how Microsoft plans to accelerate progress. You can read the report here.
Quiana started at Walmart as a floor associate. Ten promotions later, she’s supporting her family and over 850 stores. Across America, Walmart is investing $1 billion in career-driven training and development by 2026, helping associates like Quiana build their skills and careers, with or without a degree. At Walmart, the opportunities are endless. Learn how Walmart is helping frontline associates live better.
In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer reflects on America’s role on the global stage.
1,000: In the latest tragedy to befall the people of Darfur, a landslide killed over 1,000 in western Sudan, wiping out the whole mountain village of Tarseen.
The leaders of China, India, Russia, and over twenty countries from the “Global South” gathered in Beijing yesterday, marking another milestone away from the US-led global order. Several leaders will also attend a major Chinese military parade tomorrow.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane lost GPS navigation while approaching Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on Sunday. Pilots circled for an hour before landing manually with paper maps.
Rising geopolitical risks and global trade conflicts demand proactive strategies, not reactive responses. RBC’s experts break down the implications of tariffs on the economy, markets, and industries to help you navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and unlock investment opportunities – turning risk into competitive advantage.