China's government has set a growth target of 4.5-5% in 2026. The Economist argues that the country should be more ambitious. The handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist is from The Economist. The topics covered are:
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A German-Algerian (29) has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for torturing his ex-girlfriend. He beat her with his fist for hours, choked her and put out a lit cigarette on her. He dragged her half-naked through the city, forced her to strip down to her panties and dragged her through the town of Künzelsau in Baden-Württemberg with massive …
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Clashes broke out during a demonstration marking International Al-Quds Day in Brussels, Belgium. The protest took place outside the European Parliament and was organized by the groups Al Moustafa and Justice Without Borders. According to organizers, tensions escalated when a group opposed to the Iranian government joined the demonstration and a confrontation broke out between participants.
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Donald Trump's approval rating is stalling at near 40%, which is almost identical to the percentage of Americans who support the attacks on Iran. What are the political consequences of the war? Guests and hosts discuss the issue with the guests and hosts on "This is Life After War".
Ether's price has seen some relief over the past two weeks. However, market analyst Boris warns that the market is under pressure and a capitulation phase might be on the horizon for the second-largest cryptocurrency. Several on-chain signals are starting to align, including the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss metric, Realized Price metric and Profit Days.
More than 900 people have signed an open letter to the owners of the website internationalwomensday.com. Belinda Jane Batt, a coach who works with mothers, and Mo Kanjilal, founder of a training company focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, wrote the letter. They believe the website has been exploiting a social movement for financial gain without addressing the structural issues …
Jayant Mishra was prescribed Otezla to treat psoriatic arthritis by his rheumatologist. He signed up for Amgen's copayment assistance program. His copay card was supposed to cover his out-of-pocket costs for the drug, but it ran out much sooner than he'd expected.
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Petrol, gas and transport costs have increased in the wake of the Iran war. The report from government consultants shows what will become more expensive next. The greatest short-term risks come from the energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz is particularly critical as a significant portion of the world's oil and liquid gas trade passes through this strait.
Trump's war is costing the U.S. about $1 billion a day. The Pentagon's budget is around $1 trillion this year and Trump wants an additional $500 billion. The cost of oil has topped $100 a barrel and the price of a gallon of gas is now $3.67. Military contractors have been spending more on enriching their investors than expanding production. …
Gloria Vargas, a waitress from Barbados, started feeding the homeless in 2012 from her home in Fort Lauderdale with the help of her husband and two sons. She has since served more than 270,000 meals to the homeless. She set up a nonprofit, Care in Action USA, where she prepares about 120 breakfasts and 125 dinners daily. She also helps …
Andry Hernández Romero came to the U.S. in 2024, but he was deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison on March 15, 2025. He was accused of being a violent gang member, but the only evidence against him was his tattoos. He and 251 other men were detained for four months and released on July 18, 2025, and returned to Venezuela. …
The U.S.-led war in Iran is driving up the price of crude oil. About 5 million households in the Northeast rely on heating oil to warm their homes in the winter of 2023 to 2024. Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is playing a critical role in the rising costs of oil and liquefied natural gas. President Trump …
Gnuville University studies the beneficial effects of Good News. The Good Gnus group gathers every day at 7 a.m. ET to celebrate national good news. The Who Won the Week? poll has been a huge success. Bill in Portland, Maine has shared the results of his research.
The Iran war is spiking prices at the pump. Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year. The national average for a gallon of regular gas this week was $3.57, up from $2.94 a month ago. Interest in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles is on the rise.
Polymarket and Kalshi are trying to raise money at valuations that put them in the top tier of consumer-fintech names. Both companies are reportedly in early fundraising talks that could value each at around $20 billion. Washington is standing in its way because it believes the system can reward the wrong people at the worst moments.
As Israel and the U.S. begin the third week of their joint aerial assault against the Iranian regime, Jews living in the Islamic Republic are facing fraught circumstances. Since the campaign began, many Jews in Iran have had little or no contact with relatives abroad. Internet blackouts have limited communication, but in many cases the silence is deliberate, as such …
Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday. The delegations are led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. They are expected to discuss trade and economic issues of mutual concern. Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2. He will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Ben West started reasonstostay.co.uk in honor of his brother, Sam, who died by suicide. The website is designed to be a support for people struggling with suicidal thoughts and suicidal ideation. On the site, anonymous users from around the world write and submit letters of support to folks in need.
Poland and Costa Rica are investigating Epstein's trafficking network. Several European countries have opened new investigations and commissions examining possible crimes linked to Epstein’s network. US officials say there are no cases to prosecute, but leaders across the world say the investigations are necessary to ensure accountability for powerful individuals implicated in the files.
Ambassadors from the EU's 27 member states will meet in Brussels this week to discuss a memorandum on critical minerals with the United States. US President Donald Trump last week shocked Brussels with a tariff investigation linked to overcapacity and forced labour of 60 economies, including China, the European Union and India.
The intervention will see the military supporting police operations in areas plagued by organised crime, particularly illegal mining and gang violence. The presence of both security forces is intended to stabilise volatile communities and allow specialised police units to intensify investigations. The objective of the operation is to disrupt and dismantle syndicates involved in illegal mining, gang-related violence and illegal …
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