A Chinese food delivery rider won a top literary award, signaling a resurgence of worker-authored literature. This new wave, distinct from Maoist-era writing, details exploitation and despair, resonating with readers both inside and outside China, despite Communist Party censorship.
Migraine understanding has advanced significantly, moving from ancient remedies and outdated theories to identifying the trigeminovascular system and CGRP as key causes. New CGRP-blocking drugs offer revolutionary treatment, though access and awareness remain challenges, as highlighted by Professor Alexandra Sinclair.
The proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery faces mounting legal challenges from 12 U.S. states and the Writers Guild of America, amid fears of massive job losses and further consolidation in Hollywood.
The article reviews five historical geoengineering proposals, from Herman Sörgel's Atlantropa plan to Soviet attempts to modify nature and Project Znamya's "second moon." These ambitious, often absurd, ideas highlight humanity's long-standing desire to reshape the planet, with current scientists considering technological interventions for the climate crisis.
AI is rapidly transforming geopolitical competition, compressing strategic time and shifting the advantage from resource-rich nations to those that innovate and adapt effectively. This dynamic is crucial for understanding the US-China rivalry, though domestic institutional adaptation is key for great powers to maintain their position.
Young Westerners are increasingly drawn to China, not for its politics or economics, but for the achievable middle-class lifestyle, as seen through social media depictions of affordability, convenience, and improving living standards in Chinese cities.
The world's population, projected to reach 8.3 billion by 2026, may be a historical anomaly. Experts suggest that if low fertility rates persist, global population could decline naturally, impacting economic and technological development.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak described the current global oil market crisis as unprecedented, stating that nothing comparable has occurred even in the last century. He made these remarks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026).
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor who played a crucial role in shaping "Star Wars," has died at 80. Despite her significant contributions, she often downplayed her role, attributing the film's success to George Lucas's imagination. She also worked on "Taxi Driver" and "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore."
Labour MP Wes Streeting argues that while Tony Blair correctly identifies a historic rupture due to technological, geopolitical, and economic shifts, his intervention neglects the fundamental issue of inequality, which underpins the crises in western democracies. Streeting emphasizes that Labour must combine dynamism with fairness, ensuring the AI revolution serves the many, not just the privileged few, and advocates for a new relationship with Europe and independent foreign policy stances.
Boards of Canada's first album in 13 years, 'Inferno,' revisits their signature sound but is criticized for being stuck in the past and musically dull, despite some engaging ideas and experimental tracks.
Hindutva is a right-wing nationalist ideology defining Indian identity through Hindu values. Emerging in the early 20th century, it gained political traction with the BJP, influencing laws and social debates, leading to controversies like the Citizenship Amendment Act and sectarian violence.
Hearts can clinch the Scottish Premiership title with a win over Falkirk and a Celtic loss to Motherwell, marking a potential first title since 1960, despite Celtic's five-game winning streak under Martin O'Neill.
Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionising the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era. A brash risk taker, Turner – whose death aged 87 was announced on Wednesday – helped reshape the television industry in the late 20th century. He also made a name for himself with spectacular business deals, his ownership of professional sports clubs, a marriage to actress Jane Fonda, his leadership...
In The Secret War Against Hate, Stephen J. Ross details the racist, anti-Semitic groups that sprang up in the latter half of the 20th century — and the spy network that worked to bring them to justice.
Economic historian and politician who was a leading authority on the life and work of John Maynard KeynesIn the summer of 2008, Robert Skidelsky, who has died aged 86, thought he was done with John Maynard Keynes. Having devoted two decades to writing his biography of the foremost British economist of the 20th century, he was turning his attention to other interests.For Skidelsky, completing the three volumes had been a labour of love. He had moved into Keynes’s Sussex home so that he would pick up the right vibes, configuring the study so that it looked as it had in the 1930s. He wrote at the same desk that Keynes had used. Continue reading...
