Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Molly Bergen
01/20/2022
What the Fate of Joe Biden’s Presidency Hinges On
For Mr. Biden and his team to give Democrats a fighting chance and turn his numbers around before electoral disaster strikes, they need to keep two slightly paradoxical thoughts in mind.
01/23/2022
Mayors see cryptocurrency as a way to address income inequality
At the U.S. Conference of Mayors' meeting in D.C. this week, there's buzz around the idea of giving cryptocurrency accounts to low-income people.
01/22/2022
Divorce in the rich world is getting less nasty
Reforms are making it cheaper, quicker and a bit less adversarial
01/24/2022
Back from the Brink
A Zambian park has reversed the national extinction of a precious and vulnerable species. Soon, it won’t be alone.
01/21/2022
Opinion: The Brain Drain That Is Killing America’s Economy
Each spring I get antsy WhatsApp messages from friends across the U.S., as well as London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
01/20/2022
Live Like the Ancient Cynics
Modern cynicism traps you in an unhappy cycle. The original version will set you free.
01/21/2022
Exclusive: Biden administration raises minimum wage for federal employees to $15
Federal agencies are being directed to raise the minimum wages for government employees to $15 an hour, according to new guidance from the Office of Personnel Management shared first with Axios.
01/21/2022
Chile’s president-elect names progressive, majority-women cabinet
Chile’s millennial president-elect, Gabriel Boric, has named a progressive cabinet, with a ministerial team which for the first time anywhere in the Americas is dominated by women.
01/20/2022
Oral CBD Prevented COVID-19 Infection in Real-World Patients, Study Suggests
While not a substitute for vaccines, "CBD has the potential to prevent infections, such as breakthrough infections," the study's lead author said.
01/17/2022
Leading brands demand global treaty to cut plastic production
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Unilever and Ikea were among over 70 brands on Monday to issue a joint statement calling for a global treaty to fight plastic pollution that would include reducing production of the material.
01/22/2022
Ramachandra Guha on the Crisis in the World’s Largest Democracy
Ramachandra Guha and Yascha Mounk discuss Modi’s India.
01/11/2022