Monthly Archives: September 2026

On Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Washington trip, his wife Peng Liyuan is his soft power superweapon, projecting a gentler, more approachable image of China, despite its disputes with the United States over everything from trade to Taiwan ====================== https://twitter.com/business/status/2103361199404400798/video/1 ======================

Sep 24, 2026 Angela Duckworth changed the way millions of people think about success with her bestselling book Grit. Now, nearly a decade later, she says there’s another major piece of the puzzle: your situation. In her new book, Situated: … Continue reading →

China’s strengths   Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Stock: Getty Images   China is America’s only real AI competition — and, despite its weaknesses, it has some serious, structural advantages. Why it matters: China leads in the physical ingredients for scaling AI: … Continue reading →

Doomsday Clock Nuclear Risk Climate Change Disruptive Technologies Biosecurity Flocks of nomadic sheep might be Europe’s oldest fix for extreme wildfires Extensive grazing could help protect landscapes from one of the most destructive impacts of climate change, but shepherds need … Continue reading →

@ShiningScience They Changed a Playground. 28 Days Later, Something Inside the Children Had Changed. A group of Finnish researchers made a surprisingly simple change to daycare playgrounds: they brought in more nature. Gravel areas were replaced with patches of grass … Continue reading →

Video stores’ unexpected comeback   Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios   Video stores were written off as casualties of the steaming era — but they’re staging a comeback, Axios Local reporters tell us from cities around America. Why it matters: New rental … Continue reading →

Academic rigour, journalistic flair Arts + CultureBusiness + EconomyEducationEnvironmentHealthPolitics + SocietyScience + TechWorldPodcastsInsights Overprescribing can take a toll on older peoples’ health and independence – here’s what can be done Published: September 24, 2026 3.43pm BST Share article Around 8 million … Continue reading →

Sep 25, 2026 The Chris Hedges Report John Mearsheimer discusses the US’ dwindling options to end the war on Iran and the worsening crises if the war continues. Support my independent journalism at Substack: https://chrishedges.substack.com/ Follow The Chris Hedges Report … Continue reading →

Bloomberg @business Once heavily reliant on Iran for finished weapons, the Houthis are now able to assemble arms — including ballistic missiles and drones — inside Yemen using commercial goods imported from China. Read more in the Big Take: https://bloom.bg/4h8KNKV … Continue reading →