A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
America’s president has unusual power to impose peace; he must continue to use it
The justices sound sceptical about Donald Trump’s move to dismiss her
Despite a tactical retreat, great risks remain
It would harm America’s security and its economy
The app will be owned by allies of the president but retain ties to China
Only a decline in corporate America’s vigour will dent the country’s dominance of financial markets
The administration is tormenting, and testing, a unique political culture
Timber is cheaper and better than alloys, and may be less polluting
It is a gruesome business
It truly is a question of mind over matter
What happens when a country is not quite as rich as it thinks?