Davis Global Fund's Class A shares saw strong returns for periods ending June 30, 2025. First six months of 2025 saw a return of +14.12%, outperforming the MSCI ACWI benchmark. Financials, communication services, IT, and healthcare companies drove results. The fund sees Chinese companies as attractively valued. High market valuations are a risk, but the portfolio emphasizes durability. Davis Advisors focuses on companies with strong management at attractive valuations.

Arsenal secured an opening-weekend victory, while Manchester United lost despite spending heavily on new attackers. Crystal Palace's free-kick goal was disallowed due to a wall infringement. Nottingham Forest defeated Brentford 3-1, with Chris Wood scoring twice. Brentford struggled after selling Bryan Mbeumo. Sunday's matches honored the late Diogo Jota and Andre Silva with a moment of silence.

Indian markets are expected to react positively to potential GST reforms announced by Prime Minister Modi, the S&P rating upgrade, and US-Russia talks. Analysts suggest that foreign investor activity and global cues, including the US Fed meeting minutes and macroeconomic data, will also influence market sentiment. GST 2.0 aims to reduce prices and improve export competitiveness. Easing US-Russia tensions could prevent tariffs on India.

The NDA nominated Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan for the Vice-Presidential election on September 9. Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, has a long political career with RSS roots. He was a two-time MP from Coimbatore and held various BJP leadership roles. He also served as Governor of Jharkhand before becoming Governor of Maharashtra. The NDA's parliamentary majority positions Radhakrishnan favorably, pending potential opposition unity.

The FDA approved Precigen's Papzimeos, the first treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a rare disease causing respiratory tumors. The approval, based on study data showing 51% of patients surgery-free for 12 months post-treatment, sent Precigen's shares up 83%. Papzimeos stimulates an immune response against HPV, the cause of RRP. Analysts predict peak sales of $1.1 billion by 2033. RRP, affecting about 27,000 U.S.

Security around a Fatehpur tomb has increased after vandalism and claims it was built on a Hindu temple. An official report details land records identifying the structure as 'Maqbara Mangi,' a national property registered with the Sunni Waqf Board. The report also mentions a temple on adjacent land. Hindu groups claim the tomb is a temple, citing motifs. Police have filed FIRs and deployed security; no arrests have been made.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from August 18-20 and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 19. He will also hold talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the India-China boundary question and meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Discussions will focus on stability along the Line of Actual Control and broader bilateral issues. The visit precedes PM Modi’s expected attendance at the SCO Summit in China.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reports a significant rise in measles cases across the Americas, especially in North America. As of August 8, there are 10,139 cases and 18 deaths, a 34-fold increase from 2024. Most deaths in Mexico were among Indigenous people. PAHO emphasizes that measles is preventable with vaccination and urges countries to boost immunization efforts, as 71% of cases are in unvaccinated individuals.

Create easy apple turnovers with store-bought puff pastry and a quick homemade apple filling. The recipe involves cooking fresh apples with brown sugar and cinnamon, then baking the mixture in flaky pastry triangles. These turnovers can be enjoyed as a cozy breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The recipe provides options for glazing and storing, offering a simple way to enjoy a fall-inspired treat at home.

Following a loss, grief can cause emotional and physical distress. A grief researcher and widow shares evidence-based techniques for managing early grief. These include self-compassion, riding emotional waves, using soft textures, cooling down overwhelm with techniques like cold exposure and paced breathing, and rating pain levels to identify moments of relief. Support from friends, counselors, and crisis hotlines is also crucial.