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Top Links 1252 US Trade Deficit. What’s The Matter With France? Rupee Under Pressure & The End Of Gaza.

Top Links 1252 US Trade Deficit. What’s The Matter With France? Rupee Under Pressure & The End Of Gaza.

Adam Tooze’s Oct. 12 Chartbook newsletter points readers to coverage of the U.S. trade deficit, France and the rupee, but gives few details.
Top Links 1253 AI Crowding Out. Decoupling US-China Investment. Russia’s Plague Death & Hyperpolitics.

Top Links 1253 AI Crowding Out. Decoupling US-China Investment. Russia’s Plague Death & Hyperpolitics.

Adam Tooze’s Oct. 13 Chartbook post points readers to material on AI crowding out, US-China investment decoupling and Russia’s plague.
Who Is Sofya Rozenfeld, The Internationally Renowned Russian Ornithologist Sentenced To Three And A Half Years For Donating To Alexey Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation?

Who Is Sofya Rozenfeld, The Internationally Renowned Russian Ornithologist Sentenced To Three And A Half Years For Donating To Alexey Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation?

Scientist Sofya Rozenfeld received a 3.5-year prison sentence over two donations to Alexey Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation.
9 Best Halloween Door Decorations for Spooky Seasonal Curb Appeal in 2027

9 Best Halloween Door Decorations for Spooky Seasonal Curb Appeal in 2027

Compare nine Halloween door decorations by coverage, theme, reuse, and setup to find the right option for your entryway, party, or seasonal display.
nostalgia boosts analog hobbies

Why Analog Hobbies Are Returning in a Screen-Heavy Era

Why are more people turning to analog hobbies in a screen-heavy era, seeking balance and mindfulness in a chaotic digital world?
Jackson Olson Addresses The Reaction To His Guillermo Rodriguez Comments

Jackson Olson Addresses The Reaction To His Guillermo Rodriguez Comments

Jackson Olson apologized for a comment about Guillermo Rodriguez’s dancing and said the two spoke privately. He later joked about being “canceled.”
Drones Attack Two Cargo Ships Off Bulgaria’s Coast, One Ukrainian-owned. Sofia Plans To Summon Russian Ambassador.

Drones Attack Two Cargo Ships Off Bulgaria’s Coast, One Ukrainian-owned. Sofia Plans To Summon Russian Ambassador.

Bulgaria says drones struck two cargo ships in the Black Sea, injuring five sailors. Sofia plans to summon Russia’s ambassador, but has not assigned blame.
Kyiv Has Learned To Live Between Air Raid Alerts. After Two Months Of Relentless Russian Attacks, There’s Barely Any Time Between Them.

Kyiv Has Learned To Live Between Air Raid Alerts. After Two Months Of Relentless Russian Attacks, There’s Barely Any Time Between Them.

A Meduza interview describes daily Russian attacks on Kyiv since late August, civilian casualties and preparations for winter outages.
15 Best USB Microphones for Podcasting in 2027

15 Best USB Microphones for Podcasting in 2027

Compare 15 USB microphones for podcasting, from simple starter models to USB/XLR and wireless options, and find the right fit for your setup.
Catholic Archbishop In Belarus Blesses AI-generated Icon Of Carlo Acutis, The Italian Teenager Known As The Internet’s Patron Saint

Catholic Archbishop In Belarus Blesses AI-generated Icon Of Carlo Acutis, The Italian Teenager Known As The Internet’s Patron Saint

Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz blessed an AI-generated image of Carlo Acutis in Belarus, prompting social media criticism over whether it is an icon.