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Why so many Chinese graduates cannot find work: Our number-crunching suggests that their plight could be much worse than previously thought
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/why-so-many-chinese-graduates-cannot-find-work
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Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine: Disaster has been dodged. But the political malaise that delayed the Ukraine funding bill remains
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/20/finally-americas-congress-does-right-by-ukraine
Two years of war have impoverished many Ukrainians: The elderly, the displaced and the disabled are the worst affected
economist.com/europe/2024/04/21/two-years-of-war-have-impoverished-many-ukrainians
Primary schools in Britain are beginning to close : A baby bust is starting to work its way through the system
economist.com/britain/2024/04/11/primary-schools-in-britain-are-beginning-to-close
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
Trump v Biden: who’s ahead in the latest polls?: The Economist is tracking the race to be America’s next president
economist.com/interactive/us-2024-election/trump-biden-polls
Israel should not rush to strike back at Iran: Instead it should try a novel response to Iran’s missile attack: restraint
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/israel-should-not-rush-to-strike-back-at-iran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Israel responds to Iran’s barrage with a symbolic strike: Both sides have a chance to de-escalate their conflict, at least for now
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/19/israel-responds-to-irans-barrage-with-a-symbolic-strike
Frozen Russian assets will soon pay for Ukraine’s war: And America now hopes to convince others to make better use of the stash
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/frozen-russian-assets-will-soon-pay-for-ukraines-war
The House of Representatives gives Ukraine its best news in a year: $61bn of aid is on the way. It should have an almost instant effect
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/20/the-house-of-representatives-just-gave-ukraine-the-best-news-it-has-had-for-a-year
How to get more people into military uniforms: Why mandatory military service makes sense for some countries but not others
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/how-to-get-more-people-into-military-uniforms
Why the stockmarket is disappearing: Large companies such as ByteDance, OpenAI and Stripe are staying private
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/why-the-stockmarket-is-disappearing
Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich: Millennials were poorer at this stage in their lives. So were baby-boomers
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/16/generation-z-is-unprecedentedly-rich
As Russia’s attacks step up, Ukraine fears waning Western support: An interview with the country’s new national security chief
economist.com/europe/2024/04/15/as-russias-attacks-step-up-ukraine-fears-waning-western-support
After Dobbs, Americans are turning to permanent contraception: More young women are tying their tubes
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/04/19/after-dobbs-americans-are-turning-to-permanent-contraception
Who will lead the LVMH luxury empire?: Bernard Arnault sizes up his heirs apparent
economist.com/business/2024/04/18/who-will-lead-the-lvmh-luxury-empire
What to read to understand Chechnya: Four books and a film that unpack an influential region of Russia
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/16/what-to-read-to-understand-chechnya
Reasons to be cheerful about Generation Z: They are not doomed to be poor and anxious
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-generation-z
Ukraine is ignoring US warnings to end drone operations inside Russia: Its superdrones can reach targets as far away as Siberia
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/ukraine-is-ignoring-us-warnings-to-end-drone-operations-inside-russia
The growing role of fighting robots on the ground in Ukraine: Drones already fill the skies. Now uncrewed vehicles are heading to the front lines
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/19/the-growing-role-of-fighting-robots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine
What happens if Ukraine loses?: Russian victory would be debilitating for the West, and especially for Europe
economist.com/europe/2024/04/11/what-happens-if-ukraine-loses
The dark side of growing old: A coming wave of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia will test China to its limits
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/the-dark-side-of-growing-old
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A short history of India in eight maps: Understanding the breathtaking diversity of India and Indians
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/04/12/a-short-history-of-india-in-eight-maps
Truth Social is a mind-bending win for Donald Trump: And disturbing evidence of how he destabilises reality for Americans
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/18/truth-social-is-a-mind-bending-win-for-donald-trump
Iran and Israel’s shadow war explodes into the open: But the Islamic Republic may have miscalculated
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/14/iran-and-israels-shadow-war-explodes-into-the-open
How Hollywood fell in love with video games: “Fallout” is the latest in a successful run of adaptations
economist.com/culture/2024/04/18/how-hollywood-fell-in-love-with-video-games
Ukrainian drone strikes are hurting Russia’s oil industry: The world’s third-largest producer is now an importer of petrol
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/11/ukrainian-drone-strikes-are-hurting-russias-oil-industry
What to read about India’s economy: Can it emulate China’s past manufacturing success—and should it even try?
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/22/what-to-read-about-indias-economy
Even without war in the Gulf, pricier petrol is here to stay: Expensive oil could put Donald Trump in the White House
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/17/even-without-war-in-the-gulf-pricier-petrol-is-here-to-stay
The German chancellor’s awkward meeting with China’s boss: It is time for Xi Jinping to accept that Germany isn’t America’s puppet
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/the-german-chancellors-awkward-meeting-with-chinas-boss
The IDF is accused of military and moral failures in Gaza: Its generals botched the strategy, and discipline among troops has broken down
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/11/the-idf-is-accused-of-military-and-moral-failures-in-gaza
Would you really die for your country?: Military conscription is on the agenda in the rich world
economist.com/international/2024/04/17/would-you-really-die-for-your-country
Citigroup, Wall Street’s biggest loser, is at last on the up: Jane Fraser’s unexpected success
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/citigroup-wall-streets-biggest-loser-is-at-last-on-the-up
On its 150th anniversary, Impressionism is surprisingly relevant: What the once-derided movement reveals about art today
economist.com/culture/2024/04/18/on-its-150th-anniversary-impressionism-is-surprisingly-relevant
Why do cicadas have such a strange life cycle?: Two broods will soon emerge simultaneously for the first time in 221 years
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/19/why-do-cicadas-have-such-a-strange-life-cycle
Tensions mount between China and the Philippines : The latest incident was just inside the “nine-dash line”
economist.com/asia/2024/04/18/tensions-mount-between-china-and-the-philippines
How to locate the global south: How a fuzzy, scorned term reflects geopolitical shifts
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/12/how-to-locate-the-global-south
Akebono was the first foreign-born grand champion of sumo : The wrestler who shocked and changed Japan died in early April, aged 54
economist.com/obituary/2024/04/18/akebono-was-the-first-foreign-born-grand-champion-of-sumo
China is talking to Taiwan’s next leader, just not directly: Officials in Beijing want the island’s new president to be more like one from the past
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/china-is-talking-to-taiwans-next-leader-just-not-directly
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Can the IMF solve the poor world’s debt crisis?: The fund will freeze out China if that is what it takes to offer relief
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/can-the-imf-solve-the-poor-worlds-debt-crisis
Flat whites are Australia’s greatest culinary export: They are even better than Vegemite
economist.com/culture/2024/04/11/flat-whites-are-australias-greatest-culinary-export
New technology can keep whales safe from speeding ships: Collisions kill 20,000 every year
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/11/new-technology-can-keep-whales-safe-from-speeding-ships
Where are all the British robots?: Firms’ small size is the biggest barrier to automation
economist.com/britain/2024/04/16/where-are-all-the-british-robots
A story of Scottish wildcats : For some cats this is the best of times. For others, arguably a bit less good
economist.com/britain/2024/04/11/a-story-of-scottish-wildcats
Generative AI is a marvel. Is it also built on theft?: The wonder-technology faces accusations of copyright infringement
economist.com/business/2024/04/14/generative-ai-is-a-marvel-is-it-also-built-on-theft
How American politics has infected investing: Beware: taking a stand can be expensive
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/21/how-american-politics-has-infected-investing
Think Tesla is in trouble? Pity even more its wannabe EV rivals: A fleet of electric-car startups is struggling to stay in business
economist.com/business/2024/04/07/think-tesla-is-in-trouble-pity-even-more-its-wannabe-ev-rivals
Germany is flunking the education test: Its scores are heading down, as its schools fail to adapt
economist.com/europe/2024/04/16/germany-is-flunking-the-education-test
Bees, like humans, can preserve cultural traditions: Different colonies build in competing architectural styles
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/10/bees-like-humans-can-preserve-cultural-traditions
Israel’s use of AI in Gaza is coming under closer scrutiny: Do the humans in Israel’s army have sufficient control over its technology?
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/11/israels-use-of-ai-in-gaza-is-coming-under-closer-scrutiny
Overnight, Israel appears to have retaliated against Iran: Also on the daily podcast: India’s opposition and a tribute to a sumo champion
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/19/overnight-israel-appears-to-have-retaliated-against-iran
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The White House unveils a pair of bad policies to woo voters: Tariffs for steelworkers and loan forgiveness for students are both regressive
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/18/the-white-house-unveils-a-pair-of-bad-policies-to-woo-voters
Online dating spells the end of Britain’s lonely-hearts ads: A 300-year-old genre is losing its GSOH
economist.com/britain/2024/04/18/online-dating-spells-the-end-of-britains-lonely-hearts-ads
Elon Musk is feuding with Brazil’s powerful Supreme Court: The court has become the de facto regulator of social media in the country
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/14/elon-musk-is-feuding-with-brazils-powerful-supreme-court
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What is weighing on CEOs’ minds this earnings season? : Shareholder letters are proving to be bleakly prophetic
economist.com/business/2024/04/18/what-is-weighing-on-ceos-minds-this-earnings-season
What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common: Hint: it is not a fondness for cryptocurrencies
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/11/what-chinas-central-bank-and-costco-shoppers-have-in-common
What Ramadan is like in Xinjiang: Our columnist visits a harshly controlled region
economist.com/china/2024/04/11/what-ramadan-is-like-in-xinjiang
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America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
Inside the Kenyan cult that starved itself to death: During covid-19 a preacher lured thousands of people into a remote forest. Then he told them to stop eating
economist.com/1843/2024/04/19/inside-the-kenyan-cult-that-starved-itself-to-death
Kennedy for President?: An interview with RFK Junior
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/20/kennedy-for-president
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Russia is struggling to find its missing soldiers: As many as 25,000 could be MIA
econ.trib.al/DBaq3vL
Much of the Great War was decided in the east: A new history argues the Eastern Front gets less attention but was hugely consequential
economist.com/culture/2024/04/18/much-of-the-great-war-was-decided-in-the-east
Robert F. Kennedy junior doesn’t care if he condemns America to Trump: He’s a tree-hugging conspiracy theorist – and he’s running for president
economist.com/1843/2024/04/10/robert-f-kennedy-junior-doesnt-care-if-he-condemns-america-to-trump
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In praise of Peter Higgs : The particle named after him became a selling point. For the man, it was a bit of a pain
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/11/in-praise-of-peter-higgs
Quick Glance: Physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at 94
- Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science, has died at 94, according to the University of Edinburgh.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the CERN research center was a significant advancement in understanding the cosmos, steering physics towards once-fantastical ideas.
- Higgs, initially 'incompetent' in the physics lab, later specialized in theoretical physics, inspired by quantum physicist Paul Dirac from his school.
- The Higgs boson's completion of the Standard Model opened doors to explore unexplained aspects of the universe and abstract concepts like parallel universes, despite Higgs disliking the 'God particle' nickname.
Welcome to an artificial-intelligence Utopia: What will humans do if technology solves everything?
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/09/welcome-to-an-artificial-intelligence-utopia
Lots of state legislators believe any contact with fentanyl is fatal: (It is not)
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/18/lots-of-state-legislators-believe-any-contact-with-fentanyl-is-fatal
Käthe Kollwitz, a pioneering German artist, finally gets her due: Major exhibitions in Frankfurt and New York showcase her portrayals of the scars of war
economist.com/culture/2024/04/19/kathe-kollwitz-a-pioneering-german-artist-finally-gets-her-due
Will China’s ties with Israel survive the Gaza war?: Some Israelis are rethinking the country that refuses to call Hamas a terrorist group
economist.com/china/2024/04/10/will-chinas-ties-with-israel-survive-the-gaza-war
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Is ticketing homeless people a cruel and unusual punishment?: The question has confounded western cities. The Supreme Court will weigh in
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/18/is-ticketing-homeless-people-a-cruel-and-unusual-punishment
Is Generative AI built on theft?: Also on the daily podcast: deaths of ex-prisoners and booing
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/23/is-generative-ai-built-on-theft
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India’s democracy needs a stronger opposition: The Congress party is set for a drubbing in the world’s biggest election
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/indias-democracy-needs-a-stronger-opposition
The short-sighted Israeli army: Force alone cannot bring security
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/11/the-short-sighted-israeli-army
A trauma surgeon on why Gaza is the worst of war zones: It is like stepping back into the 19th century, says David Nott
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/15/a-trauma-surgeon-on-why-gaza-is-the-worst-of-war-zones
China’s state is eating the private property market: Pity those soon to buy a home
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/11/chinas-state-is-eating-the-private-property-market
How to fix Britain’s barmy VAT regime: Britain’s second-most important tax is riddled with holes
economist.com/britain/2024/04/22/how-to-fix-britains-barmy-vat-regime
How tactical voting might affect the British election: The evidence for co-ordinated anti-Tory behaviour
economist.com/britain/2024/04/18/how-tactical-voting-might-affect-the-british-election
Mike Johnson may have to choose between Ukraine aid and his job: The Republican House speaker is trapped by hardliners on his own side
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/11/mike-johnson-may-have-to-choose-between-ukraine-aid-and-his-job
Large language models are getting bigger and better : Can they keep improving forever?
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/17/large-language-models-are-getting-bigger-and-better
Israel’s relations with America reach breaking point : Following Israel’s killing of seven aid workers, Joe Biden delivers his sternest warning yet to Binyamin ...
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/05/israels-relations-with-america-reach-breaking-point
“Never underestimate the extent to which Bibi can make a bad situation worse.”: Also on the daily podcast: Trump’s first criminal trial gets underway and ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/15/never-underestimate-the-extent-to-which-bibi-can-make-a-bad-situation-worse
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