Like inflation, the cost of free speech is going up

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter. Discover the news beyond the headlines with Curio. Every morning, host Manish Verma selects analytical and thought-provoking articles from the world’s leading publications, leaving you better informed and ready for your day. In today's episode... The UK and the US have something new in common. They're both as good (or as bad) as each other with regards to free speech, according to new research. The Guardian explores how government policies, policing fails and legal system intimidations have landed the two countries across the Atlantic in the same boat. Then later, the U.K.'s old security laws desperately need updating. But, as The Financial Times' Editorial Board argues, a newly proposed, loosely worded bill risks lumping journalists with spies and could further hinder responsible journalism.