The average American 25-year-old Gen Zer has an annual household income of over $40,000, more than 50% above the average baby boomer at the same age. The Economist considers how long this economic advantage could last.

The Economist

Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich

In a candid interview, Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister signals that left-wing bureaucratic resistance and weak Conservative support are to blame for her downfall. Talking to George Parker, Liz Truss discusses her turbulent 49-day tenure, radical economic policies, and belief in a deep-state conspiracy. Read by Jonathan Booth.

Financial Times

Liz Truss: ‘I don’t believe in guardrails’

Arabs across the Middle East are angry, but their governments can’t afford to sever ties. David E. Rosenberg argues that - despite longstanding tensions and regional conflicts - Arab states have maintained strategic relations with Israel, prioritizing stability and financial benefits over political disputes. 

Read by Michael Bott.

Foreign Policy

Why Arab states haven’t broken with Israel

The legalization of cannabis in the United States has been an unqualified success for approximately no one. But a legal psychedelics industry could serve at least some Americans well, Jane C. Hu writes.

The Atlantic

Almost no one is happy with legal weed

Staff at Amazon went undercover on Walmart, eBay, and other marketplaces as a third-party seller called 'Big River'. The mission: to scoop up information on pricing, logistics, and other business practices. The Wall Street Journal's exclusive reports on this secret operation. 

Read by Betsy Foldes Meiman.

The Wall Street Journal

Inside Amazon’s secret operation to gather intel on rivals

An earlier era of the internet badly burned media companies. However, content-makers are determined not to be caught out again in the age of AI. The Economist reflects on why a frenzy of litigation and dealmaking is under way.

Generative AI is a marvel. Is it also built on theft?

As many now consider the sex trafficking and sexual abuse allegations against Sean Combs to define his legacy, Craig Jenkins examines how the rap mogul shook off decades of rumoured bad behaviour with wholesome PR revamps. Read by Karl Miller.

Vulture

Diddy’s open secrets

Some politicians have called peaceful U.S. student protests against the Israel-Hamas conflict a threat. Instead, they are providing us all with an education in democracy, argues Howard W. French. Read by Karl Miller.

What Columbia’s protests reveal about America

As Gucci struggles with a sharp decline in revenue, some investors and analysts are questioning whether CEO François-Henri Pinault is the right man to overhaul the company at this critical juncture. Bloomberg analyses the billionaire's attempt to turn Gucci's parent company Kering around.

Read by Gina Rogers.

Bloomberg

Billionaire Pinaults fight to pull Gucci off the discount rack

As "P4x," Alejandro Caceres single-handedly disrupted an entire country's internet. Then he tried to show the US military how it can—and should—adopt his methods. Andy Greenberg explores the fascinating story of the cybersecurity entrepreneur and vigilante hacker. 

Read by Mark Deakins.

WIRED

A vigilante hacker took down North Korea’s internet. Now he’s taking off his mask

The egg donation industry in the U.S. is a world of high financial stakes and little regulation, where women’s traits are commodified. Paige Bruton reports on the serious ethical questions these findings are raising. Read by Sharon Bott.

New Lines Magazine

Because you’re worth it: how the US egg donation industry monetizes beauty

With a likely re-election for Modi looming, The Economist asks whether India is on course to transform its economy and emerge as a new economic power.

How strong is India’s economy?

Sitting down for lunch with Henry Mance, Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz reflects on today's economy and why the left should reclaim the idea of freedom from the right. He also offers insights into trade, industrial policies and the moral landscape of neoliberal capitalism. Read by Jonathan Booth.

Economist Joseph Stiglitz: ‘Trump is what neoliberalism produces’

Companies such as Elon Musk’s Neuralink are developing devices that could give blind people a sense of sight. Emily Mullin reveals how this innovative technology represents a significant step in aiding blind individuals, potentially enhancing their independence and mobility. Read by Betsy Foldes Meiman.

The next frontier for brain implants is artificial vision

A growing body of research suggests that a positive state of mind plays a significant role in promoting both physical and mental well-being. Immaculata De Vivo explores the correlation between optimism and numerous positive health indicators. Read by Gina Rogers.

MIT Press Reader

The new science of optimism and longevity

College students who started their studies during the pandemic have had a challenging journey in higher education, marked by missed milestones, heightened anxiety and ending with protests. Douglas Belkin explores their stories and questions the future of traditional university experiences. Read by Mark Deakins.

They entered college in isolation and leave in protest: the class that missed out on fun

A gap has opened up between how America’s Democrats and Republicans view the world. The Economist reveals how this has led to differing interpretations of economic data and influences their investment decisions.

How American politics has infected investing

Leading expert in the field Dr Marc E. Agronin explains how early detection of Alzheimer's disease has changed how patients view a diagnosis and how they live with it. Read by Ron Butler.

The new, more-hopeful face of Alzheimer’s disease

Has the age of the corporate take-over ended? 

As companies face high-interest rates and rapid technological change, many companies - including Disney, Ford, and Microsoft - are turning to new models in what The Economist calls "quasi-mergers".



How to build a global business empire in the 21st century

What is behind the modern emergence of tradwives and stay-at-home girlfriends? Monica Hesse delves into the motivations behind women embracing patriarchal roles as a response to the challenges of modern adulthood. Read by Deanna Anthony.

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