Private markets are having a moment. Once the province of a small circle of institutional investors bound to rigid, closed-end fund structures, private capital has grown into one of the most important engines of financing in the global economy. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mayrarodriguezvalladares/2026/08/19/private-markets-have-a-plumbing-problem—the-industry-needs-to-modernize/
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These Tanks Can Hold 90 Million Barrels of Oil. They Have Just 22 Million.
Hundreds of steel tanks several stories tall rise like giant bales of hay from the plains. They make up the largest private oil storage site in the United States, and, after six months of war, they are close to the emptiest they have been in recent years. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/business/energy-environment/oil-storage-iran-war.html
Flight Training: Building the Skills and Judgment to Become a Pilot
Learning to fly is an ambitious goal that combines technical knowledge, hands-on practice, disciplined decision-making, and a strong commitment to safety. https://www.megri.com/flight-training-building-the-skills-and-judgment-to-become-a-pilot-39158
Middle East Eye seems to get stupider and stupider
Jason Arday was telling the truth. That, at least, is the verdict of Middle East Eye, a generously funded outlet based in London which is famous for its ardent truth-telling about such matters as the ‘victory’ of Iran, the ‘Palestinian Holocaust’ and Israel’s status as a ‘settler-colonial beachhead’. https://spectator.com/article/middle-east-eye-seems-to-get-stupider-and-stupider/
7 Best Budget Hotels in Manchester for 2026
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre – Arena by IHG is the best value when breakfast matters, because breakfast and Wi-Fi are included and its Northern Quarter location works particularly well for AO Arena visitors. https://listicles.uk/best-budget-hotels-manchester/