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Economy

Jan 20, 2026

What strategies could be considered to address France's budget deficit while balancing economic growth and public services?

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the 2026 deficit could exceed 5.4% of economic output after parliament failed to adopt a budget bill before the end of last year

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Geopolitics

Jan 20, 2026

What are the potential implications of the UN court's hearings on Myanmar for international human rights policy and accountability?

Myanmar will face accusations that it is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority at the top court of the United Nations, as long-awaited hearings are set to begin

Global

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Geopolitics

Jan 20, 2026

What are the possible effects of China's declining birth rate on its future and how should the government respond?

Population falls for fourth year in a row as policymakers struggle with demographic crisis

China

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Culture

Jan 19, 2026

Helen, Help Me: On the Phenomenology of Cheeseburgers

A New Yorker food critic answers questions about burger toppings, beef tallow, and the subjectivity of memory

United States

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Culture

Jan 19, 2026

Joseph O’Neill on Why a Story Should Be Like a Poem

Joseph O'Neill explores the intricate relationship between storytelling and poetry, arguing that a well-crafted narrative should evoke the same emotional depth and resonance as a poem.

United States

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Culture

Jan 19, 2026

Vinson Cunningham on Barry Blitt’s Obama “Fist Bump” Cover

Here’s one big risk a public satirist of racism takes: by displaying tropes and crude imagery, he reveals just how well he knows and can deploy them himself

United States

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Society

Jan 19, 2026

Sunday Mailbag + Thread

This article features a collection of reader questions and discussions, offering insights and commentary on various topics, encouraging engagement and thoughtful dialogue among readers.

United States

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Economy

Jan 19, 2026

Zero-sum economics keeps failing

The article critiques zero-sum economic thinking, arguing that it limits innovation and collaboration, ultimately hindering progress and equitable growth in society.

United States

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Politics

Jan 19, 2026

Is Reza Pahlavi’s Iranian revolution running out of steam?

The Crown Prince's attempt to overthrow the Islamic Republic can only work with Donald Trump's backing

Iran

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