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Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter is presented by our host, Manish Verma.

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We end with some exciting developments in AI technology.

The Children's National Hospital is using AI to detect rheumatic heart disease early, offering cost-effective penicillin treatment and potentially avoiding surgery. The Washington Post explores how the tool efficiently interprets echocardiograms, aiding in the timely detection of the condition.

Then, mobile devices have transformed lives throughout the developing world, especially as more of them are hooked up to the internet. Could AI bring similarly dramatic changes? The Economists reveal that there are three main reasons for optimism.

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Discover the news beyond the headlines with Curio’s daily selection of the global stories that really matter.

How AI could transform our lives for the better

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter is presented by our host, Manish Verma.

In today's episode...

We look at the recent challenges being faced by Amazon.

The rising popularity of Temu, TikTok and Shein is nipping at the company's sales growth, but investors are more primed for profit expansion. Dan Gallagher argues that despite increasing competition, Amazon's strategic focus on advertising, strong financial performance, and vast fulfilment networks should position it well to maintain dominance in online retail.

Then, the company cancelled the $1.45 billion iRobot acquisition as EU regulators raised competition concerns, causing a 10% drop in iRobot shares. The Financial Times explains that the move reflects growing scrutiny on Big Tech deals, with Amazon facing a US Federal Trade Commission antitrust investigation.

Amazon's setbacks in the race to the top

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter is presented by our host, Manish Verma.

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We look at the economic challenges facing one of the world's superpowers. 

China's Evergrande faces liquidation amid a stock drop, marking a significant casualty in the country's property crisis and contributing to a decline in national developers. Bloomberg reflects on the global implications of the liquidation.

Then, the nation is now at the point where it must invest huge amounts of capital to produce each new dollar of economic growth, and everything points to this continuing to worsen, Foreign Policy explains.

China's economic crossroads: Evergrande's fall and the struggle for growth

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter is presented by our host, Manish Verma.

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We look at the reasons for the USA's surprising financial sturdiness in 2023.

The nation's economy showed resilience, growing stronger than expected, driven by robust consumer spending despite inflation concerns. The Washington Post considers how this positive trend provides a political boost for President Biden, though challenges are anticipated in 2024.

Then, the U.S. extended its economic lead over China, with a 6.3% GDP growth compared to China's 4.6%, reflecting a more robust post-pandemic recovery. Bloomberg reflects on how China faces challenges with a real estate bust and deflation, causing a significant drop in its stock market values.

How the U.S. became an economic exception

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter is presented by our host, Manish Verma.

In today's episode, we're focusing on Tesla's struggles to stay competitive.

First, after the company's statement that its expansion rate could be ‘notably lower’ in 2024, the Financial Times reflects on how this signifies a shift into a new era of slower sales growth and margins in the EV market.

Then, CEO Elon Musk told investors that a low-cost Tesla model will launch in 2025. WIRED reveals that it could help the EV maker compete with BYD and other surging Chinese automakers.

Can Tesla get back on track?

Our daily selection of the global stories that really matter is presented by our host, Manish Verma.

In today's episode...

With box office takings down and viewing figures in freefall, the awards are consciously uncoupling from the film industry.

The Guardian explores the spectacle of the Oscar season and the challenging commercial realities the movie industry faces.

Then, audiences used to getting their entertainment on TikTok aren't going to watch a three-and-a-half-hour extravaganza on TV. Bobby Ghosh reflects on why a return to the golden days of high viewership of award ceremonies is unlikely.

Oscars 2024: Doomed and in denial

Is it criminal accountability or prosecutorial overreach? Examining Trump's charges in his hush-money case, legal columnist Elie Honig explains how the former president's characterization is all a matter of perspective. Read by Karl Miller.

New York Magazine chronicles the ideas, people, and cultural events that are forever reshaping our world.

New York Magazine

Donald Trump’s trial is a Rorschach test

When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo, David Frum writes. Read by Michael Satow.

Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857.

The Atlantic

Miranda's last gift

Why millennials are quitting the rat race

Ambition once came with a promise: a home, a salary, progress and fulfilment. What happens when that promise is broken? Leila Latif meets the millennial women who are turning their backs on consumerism, materialism, and burnout. Read by Emma Powell.

The Guardian is the world's leading liberal voice providing independent analysis and investigative journalism on current topics like environment, art, and human rights.

The Guardian

The soft life: why millennials are quitting the rat race

It all started with an asthma attack. The London Mayor finds himself at the centre of a global conspiracy. Peter Guest argues that fake news and hostility towards Sadiq Kahn display the power of the online 'rage machine' fuelled by social media and populist politicians. Read by Jonathan Booth.

WIRED helps you dive into emerging technologies and discover how they affect culture, the economy, and politics.

WIRED

The mayor of London enters the bullshit cinematic universe

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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.

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Apple is ready to relinquish some of its power. In response to strict new EU laws aimed at levelling the playing fields for developers, Bloomberg explains why Apple has finally decided to allow customers to download third-party software onto their devices. 

Later, TikTok has gone from strength to strength as its influence increases worldwide. Yet, with a recent resurgence of warnings about the security risks posed by the app, The Financial Times discusses TikTok's long-term struggle to escape being banned in the U.S. 