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The Economist’s glass-ceiling index: Our annual measure of the role and influence of women in the workforce
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The Economist’s glass-ceiling index: Our annual measure of the role and influence of women in the workforce
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Why do the Japanese love CDs?: They have not taken to streaming as keenly as the rest of the world
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Trump v Biden: who’s ahead in the latest polls?: The Economist is tracking the race to be America’s next president
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Le plus grand vitrail du monde dévoilé en Pologne: Avec ses 426 mètres carrés, le vitrail est légèrement plus grand qu'un terrain de basket.
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Quick Glance: World's Largest Stained Glass Window Unveiled in Poland
- The world's largest stained-glass window has been installed in a church in Kraków.
- Measuring 426 square meters, it depicts biblical scenes and was designed by Wincenty Kućma.
- Taking almost two years to complete, the artwork shows Jesus surrounded by disciples and saints.
- Kraków is home to other famous stained glass pieces, including 'God the Father - Arise' by Stanisław Wyspiański.
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
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
Why growing student protests at American universities could be bad for Biden: Also on the daily podcast: Brexit regret and whale-detection technology
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The Intelligence: America’s college crackdowns: Police clashes with protesters at Columbia University have spilled over into other institutions ...
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Kennedy for President?: An interview with RFK Junior
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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
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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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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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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Is Generative AI built on theft?: Also on the daily podcast: deaths of ex-prisoners and booing
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Britain should not leave the ECHR, despite its flaws: Also on the daily podcast: Antarctica and Terry Anderson
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The Economist’s UK general election forecast: Will Labour replace the Conservatives to govern Britain? Our seat-by-seat prediction for Parliament
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Can the world save Sudan from a nationwide famine?: Also on the daily podcast: disappearing languages and Scottish wildcats
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/25/can-the-world-save-sudan-from-a-nationwide-famine
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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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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 ...
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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
London Marathoner Drinks Glass of Wine At Every Mile and Still Crosses Finish Line
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Quick Glance: London Marathon participant honored after wine challenge goes viral
- Tom Gilbey enjoyed a glass of wine upon completing each mile of the London Marathon.
- During the race, he stopped 25 times to taste a glass of wine and guess its vintage, grape type, and country of origin.
- "It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honored," he told the PA news agency.
- He was highly motivated during the marathon by the prospect of a sip of wine after every mile.
Arrests at pro-Palestine protests; Trump’s gag order: The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Joe Biden and the Democrats, Donald Trump and the ...
economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/23/arrests-at-pro-palestine-protests-trumps-gag-order
What a day at the beach reveals about China: Our weekly podcast on China. This week our correspondent spends a day at Dameisha beach and discovers a microcosm of ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/16/what-a-day-at-the-beach-reveals-about-china
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Aid bills clear Senate; the end of TikTok?: The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Joe Biden and the Democrats, Donald Trump and the Republicans plus ...
economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/24/aid-bills-clear-senate-the-end-of-tiktok
How to fix a faulty microbiome: Our podcast on science and technology. From faecal transplants to microbial medicines, we consider the prospects for a new kind ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/17/how-to-fix-a-faulty-microbiome
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For its next phase of growth, India needs a new reform agenda : With the right changes, it can become an engine of global growth, say Arjun Ramani and Thomas ...
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/for-its-next-phase-of-growth-india-needs-a-new-reform-agenda
The Intelligence: The world’s biggest humanitarian crisis: Ravaged by a civil war, Sudan could see a nationwide famine by August. With humanitarian aid being ...
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The Intelligence: AI rest my case: The companies behind this wonder of tech are facing allegations of using copyrighted material to build their large language ...
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Nutella turns 60: Unhealthy and still a success: A spread so unhealthy it should never be invented today: Nutella turns 60.
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Quick Glance: Nutella: History of a Controversial Success
- Nutella, an unhealthy spread, celebrates its 60th anniversary.
- Despite health concerns, Nutella is a global success as a 'love brand'.
- The origin story of Nutella and the controversial use of palm oil.
- The challenges for Ferrero in times of health awareness and marketing.
This Modern Atlanta Mansion With 5 Kitchens Can Be Yours for $7.5 Million: An eight-bedroom home in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood lists for $7 ...
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Five charts that show why the BJP expects to win India’s election: Narendra Modi’s party is eyeing another big victory
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/04/18/five-charts-that-show-why-the-bjp-expects-to-win-indias-election
Introducing Middle East Dispatch, our latest newsletter: Get to grips with a region that plays a vital role in geopolitics, the climate and the world economy
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/16/introducing-middle-east-dispatch-our-latest-newsletter
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Why more European countries are considering conscription: Also on the daily podcast: remote husbands and killer whales
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/18/why-more-european-countries-are-considering-conscription
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Americans split on whether Trump will, should be convicted in hush money case: Poll
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What is Joe Biden’s Israel policy meant to achieve?: Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we assess whether America can still advance its aims ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/12/what-is-joe-bidens-israel-policy-meant-to-achieve
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Gandhi v Modi: crunch time for Congress as India prepares to vote: The Economist joins the most prominent opposition politician on the campaign trail
economist.com/asia/2024/04/16/gandhi-v-modi-crunch-time-for-congress-as-india-prepares-to-vote
Gandhi v Modi: crunch time for Congress as India prepares to vote: The Economist joins the most prominent opposition politician on the campaign trail
economist.com/asia/2024/04/16/gandhi-v-modi-crunch-time-for-congress-as-india-prepares-to-vote
What’s next for behavioural economics?: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the pandemic was the nascent field’s biggest test yet ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/11/whats-next-for-behavioural-economics
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What are the best ways to clean your ceiling fans — and how often should you clean them?
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The Intelligence: He said, she fled: All over the world, young men are identifying more with the political right, even as women drift more to the left ...
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Phoenix hit 100 degrees. How can the glass be half-full when it's boiling over?: Phoenix temps hit 100 degrees in April. That's earlier than usual ...
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Swansea: Nightmares of mum glassed in face by stranger in bar: Natalie's life changed in an instant when she was attacked in a bar by a woman she had never met.
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The 8 Best Water Bottles: With eight different picks, we’ve found water bottles suited for everyone from gym rats to frequent travelers.
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The Intelligence: Iran and Israel’s new era?: A missile has reportedly struck a site in the Islamic Republic. If this is retaliation for Iran’s most recent ...
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The Intelligence: A region holds its breath: For the first time Iran launched a huge attack on Israel from its own territory, though the effort largely failed ...
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The Intelligence: Your country needs you!: Governments particularly in the rich world are struggling to get young people in uniform. Will some form of ...
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Republicans threaten Johnson’s job; Trump jury selection continues: Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/16/republicans-threaten-johnsons-job-trump-jury-selection-continues
Introducing Middle East Dispatch, our latest newsletter: Get to grips with a region that plays a vital role in geopolitics, the climate and the world economy
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Overnight, Israel appears to have retaliated against Iran: Also on the daily podcast: India’s opposition and a tribute to a sumo champion
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“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 ...
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Why Xi Jinping’s economic plan won’t work: Our weekly podcast on China. This week we assess the country’s relations with America and its attempts to fix its ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/09/why-xi-jinpings-economic-plan-wont-work
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Trump jury is chosen; Democrats advance Johnson’s aid plan: The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Joe Biden and the Democrats, Donald Trump and the ...
economist.com/in-brief/2024/04/19/trump-jury-is-chosen-democrats-advance-johnsons-aid-plan
Gandhi v Modi: crunch time for Congress as India prepares to vote: The Economist joins the most prominent opposition politician on the campaign trail
economist.com/asia/2024/04/16/gandhi-v-modi-crunch-time-for-congress-as-india-prepares-to-vote
How to save coral reefs in a warming world: Our podcast on science and technology. This week, we travel to Australia to meet the researchers determined to rescue ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/10/how-to-save-coral-reefs-in-a-warming-world
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Everything my Mum left behind: Emptying my family home
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The Intelligence: The most personal choice: The case for assisted dying is essentially one of individual freedom—and plenty of Britons support a change in the ...
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Why are the politics of young men and women drifting apart?: Also on the daily podcast: Naples’s mafiosi go white-collar and a sip of Australia’s greatest ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/17/why-are-the-politics-of-young-men-and-women-drifting-apart
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'Extremely sad': Vandals wreck public garden: Vandals have smashed glass and damaged a cactus garden in a "mindless act" which has closed ...
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UFOs are going mainstream: Crowdsourcing sightings could lead to answers
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/04/09/ufos-are-going-mainstream
What’s next for behavioural economics?: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the pandemic was the nascent field’s biggest test yet ...
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Ukraine’s second city faces a renewed Russian threat: Also on the daily podcast: Mexico’s ‘desaparecidos’ and lotteries
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The law should catch up with Britain’s attitudes to assisted dying: Also on the daily podcast: a visit to Japan’s earthquake-torn Noto peninsula and the merits ...
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How to Trump-proof America’s alliance with Japan: Also on the daily podcast: Somali pirates and AI in music
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/10/how-to-trump-proof-americas-alliance-with-japan
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The Intelligence: Can Japan and America Trump-proof their alliance?: The leaders of both countries will meet for dinner at the White House tonight ...
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Are wine drinkers too snobbish to drink wine from cans instead of glass?: Winemakers spruik the environmental credentials of canned wine, but retail sales ...
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A deep dive into the deep divides of America’s electorate: Also on the daily podcast: leaving Gaza and Rose Dugdale
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The Intelligence: America’s deeply divided electorate: We have combined polling data to make a detailed portrait of the American electorate ...
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Watch: Dubai expat saves 5 lives in dramatic flood rescue captured on camera - News | Khaleej Times
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36 Mother's Day Gifts on Amazon That Are Sure to Impress Her: Whatever kind of mom she is, we have the perfect Mother’s Day gift for her. Here are the best ...
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How has the Bank of England dealt with four years of shocks?: Its credibility is battered but intact. It can do better
economist.com/britain/2024/04/04/how-has-the-bank-of-england-dealt-with-four-years-of-shocks
The Kremlin wants to make Ukraine’s second city unliveable: The race to save Kharkiv from Russian bombs
economist.com/europe/2024/04/07/the-kremlin-wants-to-make-ukraines-second-city-unliveable
Notre-Dame nears reopening five years after fire: The cathedral is scheduled to reopen in December.
channelnewsasia.com/world/france-notre-dame-cathedral-reopening-december-restoration-fire-paris-4261336
Quick Glance: Progress in Notre-Dame Restoration Ahead of Paris Olympics
- Following a devastating fire five years ago, the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral is nearing completion as the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympic Games.
- Macron aims to boost the nation's morale and his government's approval ratings through the cathedral's restoration.
- The reopening is set for December and is progressing as planned, as confirmed by the project's official leader.
- The project's total cost of 550 million euros has been partly covered by substantial donations, including contributions from billionaires in the luxury sector.
‘Glass children’ are the siblings of a person with special needs. Here’s how that experience can affect their adult years
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/glass-children-invisible-sibling-wellness/
Why Xi Jinping’s economic plan won’t work: Our weekly podcast on China. This week we assess the country’s relations with America and its attempts to fix its ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/09/why-xi-jinpings-economic-plan-wont-work
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The new 62-story tower set to transform New York City’s skyline: A multi-billion-dollar tower featuring floor-to-ceiling glass will now add another dimension to ...
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Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings - News | Khaleej Times
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Akebono's human side eclipsed his incredible sumo achievements: Talk to anyone personally acquainted with recently deceased former yokozuna Akebono and almost ...
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Craig Ellwood’s Revamped Casa Kuderna Is Up for Grabs in L.A. at $5.5 Million: The modernist Hollywood Hills home features a lofty guest apartment ...
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Your light fixtures are nasty. Here’s how to properly clean them.: Learn how to safely and properly clean your dusty, dirty recessed, metal ...
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