Athol Fugard, a South African playwright known for his intimate and personal plays about life during and after apartheid, passed away at the age of 92. Fugard’s work, with close to three dozen plays, explored the impact of the oppressive political system on both the black majority and white minority in his country. His breakthrough play, Blood Knot, featured only two actors and was considered revolutionary at the time. Despite facing challenges such as having his passport confiscated, Fugard continued to create powerful stories that captivated audiences around the world.
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President Trump visited the Federal Reserve's headquarters to criticize the $2.5bn renovation of its buildings, calling it excessively costly, while also pressuring Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Amid rising tensions over the Fed's monetary policy and renovations, Trump claimed the project's costs were inflated, leading to accusations of mismanagement from the White House. Want More Context? 🔎
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