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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.

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

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The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party suffered heavy losses in recent regional and local elections. With public political sentiments changing across the country, Bloomberg reports that the Spanish Premier has called a surprise election.

Then, the ultra-conservative political party Vox has come 3rd in recent regional and local elections. But what does the rise of the hard right mean for Spain? The Financial Times reports.

Spain's snap election

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis believes that politics is about doing things and making changes rather than a sense of belonging. As the Financial Times explains, this is why he's losing the Republicans to Trump.

Then, the most recent polls suggest that with Trump at the helm, the Republican Party is toying with outright disaster. Bloomberg argues that they need to dump Donald Trump if they want to win the next election.

Trump vs DeSantis: who should lead the Republicans?

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The U.K. no longer holds the same appeal as it did for migrant European workers. But why? From Brexit restrictions to stagnant wages, Bloomberg explains why Britain has fallen from favour. 

International students are 'ideal migrants', and universities desperately need their money, so why is the government making higher education in the U.K. so unappealing? The Guardian weighs in on the immigration debate to explain that the British government is targeting the wrong demographic.

Is the U.K. still a desirable place for immigrants?

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From TikTok to BBC documentaries, ADHD seems to be everywhere. But if we all have symptoms, does anyone really have them? The Financial Times explores how a new focus on this bewildering condition has confused us even more. 

Then, on the other side of the debate, Adrian Chiles in The Guardian uses his struggles with the debilitating condition to argue that ADHD is not a con and explains the plight of those still unable to get the treatment they need.

The ADHD debate

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Who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president? Ahead of Taiwan's 2024 election, The Guardian discusses the leading candidates as tensions with China weigh on citizens' minds. 

Then, what will Tsai Ing-wen's final year in office look like? Bloomberg explores how securing the island nation's global supply chain position will be her key priority.

Taiwan's choice: what's next for the island nation?

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Disney enjoyed unusual privileges in Florida for decades. But their moment in the sun is now over. The Financial Times reports how Walt Disney and Ron DeSantis' has culminated in a legal battle after the company sued Florida's governor for 'retaliation' for their 'Don't Say Gay' stance. 

Then, could Disney be staring as the hero of their own fairytale? Bloomberg explains how the media giant has strategically embraced its role as champion of the left against DeSantis' villain arc. 

Ron DeSantis & 'woke' Disney

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