Orcas are sinking ships. It's nice to think of these marine mammals leading an uprising against humans, but the reality is more complicated than that. Nicole Karlis explains why their behaviour could make protecting them harder.

Salon

The killer orcas aren’t winning. They could be self-sabotaging 

Homophobia has always existed in Africa. However, with Uganda's parliament considering criminalising homosexuality, Caleb Okereke explains how American religious groups have boosted anti-gay sentiment in the continent.

Foreign Policy

How U.S. evangelicals helped homophobia flourish in Africa

Following France banning public use of domestic internal flights, the message is clear: convenience culture cannot carry on ad infinitum. Jemima Kelly explains why we need to start embracing inconvenience and appreciating the slower aspects of life.

Financial Times

 We should stop worshipping at the altar of convenience

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France's ban on domestic internal flights has sent a clear message: convenience culture cannot carry on ad infinitum. The Financial Times explains why we should stop worshipping at the altar of convenience and appreciate the slower aspects of life.

Then, reducing domestic flights could help cut carbon emissions. But is it possible in the U.S.? Bloomberg explains why banning short-haul flights wouldn't fly in America, regardless of the environmental benefits.

Informed

France has banned domestic flights. Will the U.S. follow?

Can hard-core gamers learn to play well with others? Spencer Kornhaber reports on the highly-anticipated launch of Diablo IV and explores whether the gaming industry is actually ready to embrace inclusivity.

The Atlantic

Hell welcomes all 

France banned domestic flights in the name of cutting carbon emissions. But would the U.S. ever follow suit? Although a similar ban across America could positively impact the environment, Mark Gongloff explains why it would never work.

Bloomberg

A ban on short-haul flights wouldn’t fly in the U.S.

Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-implant company, is ready to conduct its first clinical trial. But can a device link our brains to computers? And is it safe? Daniel Gilbert and Faiz Siddiqui answer your most pressing questions.

The Washington Post

Elon Musk's Neuralink says it has FDA approval for human trials: what to know

Elon Musk's Neuralink promises to be a breakthrough medical technology for people with paralysis or traumatic brain injuries. But what about everyone else? Tyler Cowen raises concerns about linking our brains to computers.

Would you let Elon Musk implant a device in your brain? 

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Elon Musk's brain-implant company Neuralink has FDA approval to conduct its first human trial. But can a device actually link our brains to computers? And is it safe? The Washington Post tells you everything you need to know. 

Then, would you let Elon Musk implant a device in your brain? Although Neuralink promises to be a breakthrough medical technology, there's a danger that it could be taken too far. Bloomberg raises concerns about linking our brains to computers.

Connected

Elon Musk's Neuralink

There are 8 billion people to feed, an ailing planet to restore, and - so far - the world is in deep denial about what to do about it. George Monbiot argues that the solution to the global food crisis isn't more fields but better, more compact and cruelty-free factories.

The Guardian

‘Farming good, factory bad’, we think. When it comes to the global food crisis, it isn’t so simple

Following the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party's heavy losses in recent regional and local elections, Alonso Soto discusses the changing political atmosphere across the country.

Spanish Premier calls surprise election after socialist loss

How are the big tech layoffs shaping the future workforce, and could there be any upsides? As large-scale firing becomes standard business practice, Pilita Clark discusses the unexpected consequences.

Life in the age of mass lay-offs

Ultra-conservative Spanish political party Vox came 3rd in recent regional and local elections. But what does the rise of the hard right mean for the country? Barney Jopson reports.

Vox’s role as kingmaker takes centre stage in Spain

Morale is low among Amazon's workforce. With protest rallies outside the company's Seattle headquarters, Caitlin Harrington the factors behind the malaise, including return-to-office mandates and surging emissions.

WIRED

Amazon workers walk out over layoffs and broken climate promises

The debate about who can say what online is heating up once again, and Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are in the firing line. From policing the digital realm to the spread of disinformation, The Economist discusses global concerns over the freedom of speech on the internet. 

The Economist

The speech police are coming for social media

After decades of dedicating her life to work, work and more work, Ann Halloran decided that it was time to leave her comfort zone (and office). Paula Cocozza discovers how a backpacking adventure in the Himalayas presented her with a new challenge and a new outlook.

A new start after 60: backpacking in the Himalayas, I found the courage to change my life

What's been long suspected is now a scientific fact - exercise does make you happier. Devi Sridhar discovers the almost magical chemical connection between mood, strength and longevity.

The secret to why exercise is so good for mental health? ‘Hope molecules’

The lure of cryptocurrency was once so powerful that it destroyed relationships. Following the crash, some of the industry's followers have found they have a lot of emotional work to do. Joel Stein meets with the people who lost their partners to digital currencies and discovers how the crash had made all the difference.

Bloomberg Businessweek

Crypto’s crash is helping a few couples rekindle their relationships

We've all heard that exercise is good for us. But did you know its benefits extend beyond your heart, lungs and muscles? Anisa Purbasari Horton uses science to explain how exercise can stave off cognitive decline and what you need to do to get the benefits.

Fast Company

This is how much exercise you need to get to see a benefit to your brain

With Nvidia's shares rising more than 4% since it joined the AI wave, Tim Bradshaw reports that the Silicon Valley-based company is leading a surge of enthusiasm across Wall Street. And, following a recent valuation, it now stands among the elite big tech groups, including Apple, Microsoft and Amazon.

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