Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner reflects on the complicated relationships behind her new album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women),” which explores themes of longing and balance. The album tells stories of characters grappling with consequences and regrets, mirroring Zauner’s own struggles to find balance in her life. Zauner acknowledges her career-driven lifestyle and the desire for connections to family and her ancestral home of Korea. The album’s release marks a shift in priorities for Zauner as she navigates the various yearnings in her life.
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IMF lifts 2025 growth forecast on ‘fragile’ easing in trade tensions
The IMF has raised its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3.0%, citing increased trade activity amid reduced tariff tensions from the Trump administration, though cautions about a potential slowdown in the latter half of the year. Additionally, US growth for 2025 was slightly revised up to 1.9%, while China's growth was adjusted to 4.8%, reflecting stronger-than-expected performance despite ongoing domestic challenges. Want More Context? 🔎
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