A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
After Mythos, a laissez-faire approach is no longer politically tenable or strategically wise
The Warner CEO’s mega-payout is a cautionary tale
America and Iran must resume their efforts to strike a deal, even though it is sure to be an imperfect one
Adaptation in response to evolutionary pressure is surprisingly common
How the leader of a small, poor country held such sway over the bloc
A gold rush is combined with a power grab
The technology could eventually favour the defenders—but expect a bumpy ride
America’s armed forces are supremely capable and roiled by infighting
Caitlin Talbot, our digital culture correspondent, on the frightfully meticulous crafts that make a horror film
Allowing only a privileged few companies to use them may make commercial sense
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