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2026-02-21

Donald Trump is reviving a fight that began with Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson: how much power does the constitution grant the executive? Two and a half centuries later, the argument has still not really been settled.

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2026-02-11

Why are luxury firms so afraid of frankenwatches? Vintage timepieces have exploded in popularity in recent years but authenticating them can be tricky. The Economist examines why altered “frankenwatches” are causing major headaches for the world’s top watch experts.

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2025-12-30

Singlehood is rising across the world. By The Economist’s estimates, there are at least 100m more single people today than if coupling rates had stayed the same as they were in 2017. What’s driving this relationship recession?

2025-12-23

Can online reviews actually be trusted? Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast and Andrew Palmer, host of the Boss Class podcast, discuss how consumers can navigate the subjective world of customer ratings.

00:00 – What was the last online review you used?
00:45 – Can you trust an online review?
01:44 – Have researchers looked at how reliable online reviews are?
02:47 – What types of reviews can we rely on?
04:23 – Are there particular platforms that are more reliable than others

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2025-11-08

Is Larry Ellison about to snatch Rupert Murdoch’s media crown? Tom Wainwright, our media editor, looks at why the world’s second-richest man is so intent on acquiring major film studios and the American arm of social-media giant TikTok.

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2025-11-06

After strong victories in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey, it looks as if the Democrats are back. The Economist explores the right, and wrong, lessons the Democrats can take from their election success.

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