Global investors are keeping a close watch on newly inflamed U.S.-China tensions, fearing a resurgence of damaging trade conflicts. Despite these concerns, markets have managed intermittent rebounds, and gold continues its ascent to record highs.

Hillary Clinton’s most recent appearance stirred controversy after her conversation with Joe Scarborough. Critics say these remarks reflect her familiar polarizing style, while supporters maintain she is sparking vital public discourse.

Recent comments out of the White House, specifically calling certain individuals “hard-core criminals,” have rekindled debate over eugenics-like language in American politics. In an editorial by Michael Hiltzik, the reemergence of such rhetoric is placed under scrutiny, especially in light of historical abuses associated with eugenics.