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AI writes better now. Humans must edit better still
Large language models now mimic human prose more closely than ever, our test of 14 bots shows. But baggy, sycophantic drafts make skilled human editing more valuable, not…
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Arthur Penhaligon
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Prediction markets need clearer rules to attract big investors
Volumes at Kalshi and Polymarket have surged, but flawed settlement mechanisms threaten institutional trust. Clearer rules and binding precedents are needed for the next stage of growth.
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Europe’s wildfires are a warning, not a new normal
A six-day blaze near Bordeaux burned three times France's annual average as 300,000 fled fires in France and Spain. Europe is warming faster than any continent — and…
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Ortega Scraps Elections in Nicaragua, Warns Democrats Everywhere
Daniel Ortega has declared there will be no more elections in Nicaragua. The move from rigged ballots to none at all is a warning for democrats everywhere.
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Andy Burnham as Prime Minister: Nostalgia Won’t Fix Britain
Andy Burnham became prime minister on July 20th promising to rewind the clock. Nostalgia for factories and subsidised bills won't cure Britain's productivity stagnation — reform will.
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Why America Makes It So Hard to Have Fun at Night
America's nightlife is throttled by Puritan-era instincts and modern bureaucracy. From $350,000 liquor licences to slow permits, the fixes are simpler than cities pretend.
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Shingles vaccine may cut dementia risk by about 20%
A course of the shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk by about 20%. The evidence says health systems should vaccinate more people, sooner.
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Andrey Melnichenko Warns Putin: Russia Is Heading for Disaster
In nearly 60 hours of interviews with The Economist, fertiliser billionaire Andrey Melnichenko warns the Ukraine war is pushing Russia toward anarchy, autarky or foreign dependence — the…
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The market bested us on oil. That is no shame for a paper of opinion
Our April forecast that Brent crude would stay near $88 was wrong; it now trades just above $70. We explain the two errors behind the miss and why,…
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Iran emboldened, Gulf rivals must unite or face the consequences
The Gulf's post-war dealmaking with Iran alarms its rulers. To survive, they must overcome bitter feuds and build a unified defence against Tehran's growing power.