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Clear all filters- The Economist20 min
In sickness and in stealth: threats to America’s CDC
Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Rebecca Jackson, Josh Roberts, David Benin
Following the inauguration of the Trump administration, the CDC has faced severe operational disruption through Executive Orders targeting DEI initiatives, a mass termination campaign involving 750 employees, and the imposition of restrictive communication protocols by the acting director and DOGE-affiliated entities. Simultaneously, silver market dynamics have shifted as institutional demand surged with Russia adding reserves to holdings and industrial requirements for solar manufacturing drove a 50% increase in consumption, outpacing gold in recent returns. In the entertainment sector, a resurgence of live album releases has emerged among major artists like Dua Lipa and The Cure, driven by post-pandemic appreciation for raw performance energy and a strategic pivot away from the studio-centric production models that dominated the late 20th century.
- The Economist21 min
Michel shock: France’s government falls
Michel Barnier, Emmanuel Macron, Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Sophie Petter, Henry Tricks, Rachel Lloyd, Jared Brown
Following a coalition of the left and far-right led by Marine Le Pen that successfully triggered a vote of no confidence, French President Emmanuel Macron has lost his third prime minister in a year, creating a constitutional deadlock that bars early elections until July 2025. In the corporate sector, while individual generative AI adoption remains high, widespread business implementation is stalled by regulatory uncertainty, legal liabilities, and a severe shortage of skilled specialists. Simultaneously, the UK gin industry faces a contraction threat as record duty hikes and rising costs dampen demand for spirits, driving a shift toward non-alcoholic alternatives despite a decade of explosive growth.
- The Economist23 min
Bidin’: will Joe go or no?
Joe, Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, John Brito, Claire McHugh, Mark Johnson
President Biden remains defiant against calls for withdrawal following a contentious debate, despite polls showing a record deficit against Donald Trump and internal Democratic concerns that he is endangering broader election prospects. In Colombia, the government has initiated a controversial scientific excavation of the intact San José galleon, navigating a complex legal battle with Spain, the United States, and indigenous groups over the billions in treasure while prioritizing cultural heritage over commercial gain. Meanwhile, the Finnish town of Rautalampi is experimenting with importing foreign students from Myanmar, Vietnam, and Tanzania to avert school closures, leveraging EU funding to address a looming national demographic crisis.