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Professor Joseph Boskin invented a fake origin story about "King Kugel" for April Fools' Day when pressed by an AP reporter, which was published nationwide before being exposed as a prank.

The article discusses US foreign aid's history, moral dimensions, and recent challenges. It argues that eliminating aid harms US security, economy, and global reputation, and calls for restoring its moral purpose despite current political opposition.

Strategic risks, distinct from operational risks, threaten a company's goals, requiring constant monitoring. Despite executive confidence, disruptions persist. AI tools like Enterra's system enhance risk management by analyzing complex data, though human judgment remains crucial for effective strategy.

A rare 1941 Fortune Magazine features Fernand Leger's vibrant lithograph and discusses "The Great Flight of Culture" as European artists and intellectuals immigrated to America during WWII, representing what Fortune called the third major wave of immigration shaping American society.

The article discusses America's declining happiness rankings, highlighting how Nordic countries lead in happiness due to workplace trust, transparency, equity, and candor, suggesting businesses should cultivate gratitude and social capital among employees.

National Ag Day recognizes agriculture's vital role in society. Farmers face challenges including bird flu, climate change, and supply chain issues, requiring resilience and innovation to ensure future food security for a growing population.

The article discusses how decreasing federal funding for basic research in the US threatens scientific leadership, innovation, economic growth, and national security, while China rapidly gains ground in R&D spending.

The Dalai Lama's new book reflects on his 70-year struggle with China over Tibet's freedom. At 90, he fears Tibet's cultural erasure and specifies his successor will be born outside China, continuing his legacy.