A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win: Sarah Longwell says “double-haters” will decide the election
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/23/a-conservative-strategist-on-how-joe-biden-can-win
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Efforts to tackle student protests in America have backfired badly: Police intervention at Columbia has provoked protests at other universities
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/23/efforts-to-tackle-student-protests-in-america-have-backfired-badly
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Why China is unlikely to restrain Iran: Officials in Beijing are looking out for China’s interests, not anyone else’s
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How strong is India’s economy?: It isn’t the next China, but it could still transform itself and the world
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/how-strong-is-indias-economy
As the planet warms, watch out for dengue fever : A mosquito-borne disease is spreading—and must be curbed
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/as-the-planet-warms-watch-out-for-dengue-fever
China’s ties with Russia are growing more solid: Our columnist visits a future Russian outpost in China’s most advanced spaceport
economist.com/china/2024/04/25/chinas-ties-with-russia-are-growing-more-solid
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Tesla faces an identity crisis: carmaker or tech firm?: Elon Musk’s fiendish conundrum
economist.com/business/2024/04/24/tesla-faces-an-identity-crisis-carmaker-or-tech-firm
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
“We have to make Biden lose”: Arab-Americans are switching to Trump: Anger over Gaza in the swing state of Michigan might cost the president the election
economist.com/1843/2024/04/24/we-have-to-make-biden-lose-arab-americans-are-switching-to-trump
Quick Glance: Fact Check: Biden Repeats Claim of Arrest for Defending Civil Rights. Still No Evidence
- President Joe Biden reiterated his story of allegedly trying to defend the civil rights of Black Americans on 'The Howard Stern Show.' However, there is no evidence to support his claim of ever being arrested at a civil rights protest, as noted by 'The Washington Post' and 'PolitiFact.'
- Biden has told the story of his supposed presence at a specific protest in Delaware at least twice without mentioning an arrest. He stated that the police simply took him home on that day.
- It is impossible to prove definitively whether Biden was present at this or a similar protest over 60 years ago. He has also made other false claims about his personal life in the past.
- Biden falsely claimed to have 'driven an 18-wheeler' and that he never earned $400,000 in a year. During his 2020 presidential campaign, he claimed to have been 'arrested' as a US senator while trying to visit South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in prison, which turned out to be untrue.
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned. Now what?: America’s biggest #MeToo case was undone by controversial testimony
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/26/harvey-weinsteins-rape-conviction-is-overturned-now-what
Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Why South Korean pop culture rocks and North Korea’s does not: Dictatorship stifles creativity and joy
economist.com/culture/2024/04/22/why-south-korean-pop-culture-rocks-and-north-koreas-does-not
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
The Italian bear on trial for murder: Last year a jogger was mauled to death in the Dolomites. Did the EU’s rewilding project go dangerously wrong?
economist.com/1843/2024/04/26/the-italian-bear-on-trial-for-murder
How Iran covered up the damage from Israel’s strikes: New images shared with The Economist show how a swap helped calm a crisis
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/24/how-iran-covered-up-the-damage-from-israels-strikes
India’s financial system has improved dramatically in the past decade : There is much more change to come
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/indias-financial-system-has-improved-dramatically-in-the-past-decade
How far could America’s stockmarket fall?: With the prospect of cheaper money receding, shares look unusually vulnerable
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/25/how-far-could-americas-stockmarket-fall
Congress tells China: sell TikTok or we’ll ban it: Only America’s courts can save the video app now
economist.com/business/2024/04/24/congress-tells-china-sell-tiktok-or-well-ban-it
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Ursula von der Leyen is the favourite to keep leading the EU—right? : Potholes lie in the road to a second term
economist.com/europe/2024/04/25/ursula-von-der-leyen-is-the-favourite-to-keep-leading-the-eu-right
How the Chinese state is hollowing out religion in Xinjiang: Our weekly podcast on China. This week our co-host travels to Xinjiang during Ramadan to see the ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/23/how-the-chinese-state-is-hollowing-out-religion-in-xinjiang
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Can anyone pull Boeing out of its nosedive?: The American planemaker needs one hell of a pilot
economist.com/business/2024/04/24/can-anyone-pull-boeing-out-of-its-nosedive
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
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
India must make much deeper changes if it is to sustain its growth: Improved human capital and a better relationship between the centre and the states will be ...
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/india-must-make-much-deeper-changes-if-it-is-to-sustain-its-growth
How much worse can US-China relations get?: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the future of trade between the two countries
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/25/how-much-worse-can-us-china-relations-get
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When academics meet “The Archers”: An annual conference offers Foucauldian analyses of the BBC radio drama. And cakes
economist.com/britain/2024/04/25/when-academics-meet-the-archers
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Chinese firms are expanding in South-East Asia: This new business diaspora is younger, better-educated and ambitious
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/chinese-firms-are-expanding-in-south-east-asia
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Why is so much of the internet’s infrastructure run by volunteers?: Malware smuggled into XZ Utils software highlights a bigger problem
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/23/why-is-so-much-of-the-internets-infrastructure-run-by-volunteers
Terry Anderson was held by Islamic militants for 2,454 days: The former Marine and AP Beirut bureau chief died on April 21st, aged 76
economist.com/obituary/2024/04/25/terry-anderson-was-held-by-islamic-militants-for-2454-days
The microstate nestled in the north of Italy has provided Russia—and also China—with a little-known backdoor into western Europe ... Show more
The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russia
The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russia
Has Taylor Swift peaked?: The musician is at the height of her commercial, but not her creative, power
economist.com/culture/2024/04/24/has-taylor-swift-peaked
The family feud that holds the Philippines back: Squabbling between the Marcos and Duterte clans makes politics unpredictable
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/the-family-feud-that-holds-the-philippines-back
How ruthless is Amazon, really? : It is too simplistic to portray business as a battle of might versus right
economist.com/culture/2024/04/25/how-ruthless-is-amazon-really
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Since the start of the millennium, CD revenues have fallen as consumers have turned to streaming music. But in Japan it seems time has stood still ... Show more
Why do the Japanese love CDs?
Why do the Japanese love CDs?
Chinese authorities are now addicted to traffic fines: What that tells you about the country’s economic woes
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/25/chinese-authorities-are-now-addicted-to-traffic-fines
The UAE is using a wealth fund to gain diplomatic sway: And to build holiday resorts
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/25/the-uae-is-using-a-wealth-fund-to-gain-diplomatic-sway
Will the dramatic burst of bipartisanship in Congress last?: For all its procedural power, America’s hard right has had stunningly little influence on policy
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/25/will-the-dramatic-burst-of-bipartisanship-in-congress-last
Italy’s government is trying to influence the state-owned broadcaster: Giorgia Meloni’s supporters accuse RAI of left-wing bias
economist.com/europe/2024/04/25/italys-government-is-trying-to-influence-the-state-owned-broadcaster
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Why do the Japanese love CDs?: They have not taken to streaming as keenly as the rest of the world
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/why-do-the-japanese-love-cds
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India’s leaders must deal with three economic weaknesses: For growth to become more sustainable, it needs to be broader based
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/indias-leaders-must-deal-with-three-economic-weaknesses
Carbon emissions are dropping—fast—in Europe: Thanks to a price mechanism that actually works
economist.com/europe/2024/04/25/carbon-emissions-are-dropping-fast-in-europe
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A dispatch from Donald Trump’s courtroom: A tale of two struggles
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/25/a-dispatch-from-donald-trumps-courtroom
Will Joe Biden benefit from falling murder rates across America?: Violence seems to be returning to pre-pandemic levels
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/25/will-joe-biden-benefit-from-falling-murder-rates-across-america
The campus is coming for Joe Biden: As in 1968, the Democrat risks being the candidate of chaos and war
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/24/the-campus-is-coming-for-joe-biden
The Supreme Court seems divided over Donald Trump’s immunity : Whether Mr Trump stands trial for trying to steal the 2020 election may come down to one justice
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/25/the-supreme-court-seems-divided-over-donald-trumps-immunity
Don’t like your job? Quit for a rival firm : Lina Khan hopes to free the American worker
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/25/dont-like-your-job-quit-for-a-rival-firm
Don’t be gloomy about Tesla and its EV rivals: The industry has had a terrible few months. But demand is likely to pick up
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/24/dont-be-gloomy-about-tesla-and-its-ev-rivals
How to be a better communicator—an interview with Charles Duhigg: Our podcast on science and technology. Charles Duhigg, an author and journalist ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/24/how-to-be-a-better-communicator-an-interview-with-charles-duhigg
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What does the foreign-aid deal mean for America’s leadership in the world?: Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we discuss the impact of rare ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/26/what-does-the-foreign-aid-deal-mean-for-americas-leadership-in-the-world
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Many mental-health conditions have bodily triggers: Psychiatrists are at long last starting to connect the dots
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/many-mental-health-conditions-have-bodily-triggers
China’s young people are rushing to buy gold: They seek security in troubled times
economist.com/china/2024/04/25/chinas-young-people-are-rushing-to-buy-gold
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The most important climate agency you’ve never heard of : An inept Congress puts America’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the spotlight
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/25/the-most-important-climate-agency-youve-never-heard-of
“How is killing Palestinian civilians less worthy of denunciation than the killing of Ukrainian civilians?” Indonesia’s president-elect asks.
In a guest essay ... Show more
Indonesia’s president-elect accuses the West of double standards
Indonesia’s president-elect accuses the West of double standards
Is this the greatest ever Premier League season?: The race between Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool masks issues at the bottom of the table
economist.com/culture/2024/04/26/is-this-the-greatest-ever-premier-league-season
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Dengue fever is surging in Latin America: The number of people who succumb to the disease has been rising for two decades
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/25/dengue-fever-is-surging-in-latin-america
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In an ideal world, bad ideas would fade into irrelevance. In the Conservative Party, they often become policy. Divorce your largest trading partner? Send ... Show more
Why leaving the ECHR would be a bad idea for Britain
Why leaving the ECHR would be a bad idea for Britain
“The Vortex”, written 100 years ago, anticipated eco-literature: One of Latin America’s most important books is also timely
economist.com/culture/2024/04/25/the-vortex-written-100-years-ago-anticipated-eco-literature
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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
The Intelligence: Britain’s latest bad idea: As Parliament has now agreed to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, many members of the ruling Conservative party want to ...
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Britain should not leave the ECHR, despite its flaws: Also on the daily podcast: Antarctica and Terry Anderson
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/26/britain-should-not-leave-the-echr-despite-its-flaws
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From spies to sea-level rise, Venice’s history is enthralling: Dennis Romano has produced a sparkling account of the city’s past and future
economist.com/culture/2024/04/25/from-spies-to-sea-level-rise-venices-history-is-enthralling
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Why a stronger dollar is dangerous: It sets the stage for a nasty new Trump-China clash, among other things
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/23/why-a-stronger-dollar-is-dangerous
What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians?: International Humanitarian Law creates obligations—but contains numerous caveats
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/24/what-are-the-obligations-of-israel-and-hamas-to-protect-civilians
Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer: And its economy is unusually well-defended against American politics
economist.com/asia/2024/04/23/without-fanfare-the-philippines-is-getting-richer
The Economist’s UK general election forecast: Will Labour replace the Conservatives to govern Britain? Our seat-by-seat prediction for Parliament
economist.com/interactive/uk-general-election/forecast
How much do Palestinians pay to get out of Gaza?: Middlemen are profiting from Gazans’ desperation
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/how-much-do-palestinians-pay-to-get-out-of-gaza
The Middle East has a militia problem: More than a quarter of the region’s 400m people live in states dominated by armed groups
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/the-middle-east-has-a-militia-problem
America’s latest aid will give Ukraine only a temporary reprieve: The bitterness of the struggle in Washington is a sign of trouble ahead
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/24/congress-has-given-ukraine-a-reprieve-with-its-new-aid-package
The tech wars are about to enter a fiery new phase: America, China and the battle for supremacy
economist.com/international/2024/04/25/the-tech-wars-are-about-to-enter-a-fiery-new-phase
America’s $61bn aid package buys Ukraine time: It must use it wisely
economist.com/briefing/2024/04/25/americas-61bn-aid-package-buys-ukraine-time
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India’s difficult business environment is improving : The changes are allowing Indian firms to become more dynamic
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/indias-difficult-business-environment-is-improving
Meet Argentina’s richest man: The boss of Mercado Libre ponders Javier Milei, self-doubt and the dangers of wokery
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/25/meet-argentinas-richest-man
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Desmond Shum on how Xi Jinping beat down China’s red aristocrats: It took one of their own to do it, says the businessman and author
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/22/desmond-shum-on-how-xi-jinping-beat-down-chinas-red-aristocrats
Memorable images make time pass more slowly: The effect could give our brains longer to process information
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/memorable-images-make-time-pass-more-slowly
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
Will war snuff out the Gulf’s global business ambitions?: Companies far and wide are feeling the effects of the conflict
economist.com/business/2024/04/25/will-war-snuff-out-the-gulfs-global-business-ambitions
What to read about the history of California: Five books that help explain the power and problems of the Golden State
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/25/what-to-read-about-the-history-of-california
How race and politics interact in modern South Africa: Why the ANC’s losses are not the official opposition’s gain
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/how-race-and-politics-interact-in-modern-south-africa
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SCOTUS divided on Trump’s immunity; Weinstein conviction overturned: The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Joe Biden and the Democrats ...
economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/26/scotus-divided-on-trumps-immunity-weinstein-conviction-overturned
Has the spectre of terrorism finally been excised from Spain?: Good news comes from the success of a terrorist-linked political party
economist.com/europe/2024/04/25/has-the-spectre-of-terrorism-finally-been-excised-from-spain
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How the Chinese state is hollowing out religion in Xinjiang: Our weekly podcast on China. This week our co-host travels to Xinjiang during Ramadan to see the ...
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In its latest abortion case the Supreme Court seems to back Idaho: Moyle v US asks if federal law protects women whose pregnancies threaten their health
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/24/in-its-latest-abortion-case-the-supreme-court-seems-to-back-idaho
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Why Iranian dissidents love Cyrus, an ancient Persian king: The British Museum is sending one of Iran’s adored antiquities to Israel
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/why-iranian-dissidents-love-cyrus-an-ancient-persian-king
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