From XR to anti-vaxxers, we take stock of the influences on society and culture across the globe, the movements, the movers and the shakers.
New York will ban AI chatbots from flattering children from 2027. Psychologists and anthropologists explain what constant praise can do to young people.
Brazil and Serbia reject the right as Lula wins and Vučić concedes. In France, Marine Le Pen polls about 35% ahead of the 2027 election.
An estimated 50,000 heat deaths hit Europe's cities this summer. Barcelona's 500 shelters and Italy's work bans show how cities are adapting.
The Alberta referendum rejected a path out of Canada by about 76% to 24%. Voters backed eight of nine other questions, from citizenship checks to judges.
One ordinary day's privacy small print would take a UK family 83 hours to read, Web3 Foundation finds, as regulators rethink consent.
Pew puts the US wealth gap at 49 to 1. Europe's is narrower, Britain's is driven by property and pensions, and Brazil now taxes top earners harder.
China's draft rules would give gig workers pay floors, rest breaks and limits on algorithmic decisions. How they compare with the EU, UK and Spain.
India's Supreme Court wants answers on its voter rolls after claims 130 million names were cut, as US postal-vote fraud claims dent trust.
Ofcom is investigating whether Meta assessed risks to children before launching Instagram Instants, as US states settle and Washington backs self-policing.
WHO data show infections now cause under half of deaths in low-income countries, as dementia and anxiety rise. New causes of death call for care and prevention.
AI job cuts in the US have passed 120,000 this year. Data from the US, UK, Canada and Australia shows the impact falling on young workers' hiring.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants a new voting system for Britain. Italy, the Nordic states and the US show what rules do to stability and fairness.
Brazil shuts its licensed online betting market on 6 October. India has banned it and Britain and Australia have tightened rules. Is time up?
The Resolution Foundation wants England to swap council tax and stamp duty for a single 0.7% levy on home values. A mansion tax is already on the way, and other countries show how differently homes can be taxed.
A federal judge ordered the White House on 24 September to restore press passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Days earlier, the ban left Trump speaking at his own event with no microphone to carry his words.
Germany cut fuel tax before a vote and lost. Trump promises $5,000. What pre-election handouts cost, and whether they win votes.
Learn about the alarming prevalence of fertility misinformation on social media platforms as revealed by Women's Health World research.
Explore how medical research has historically overlooked women in clinical trials and the impact on health outcomes.
Discover how counterfeit goods are becoming more sophisticated with AI tools, posing challenges for authenticity and consumer trust.
Discover how weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing consumer preferences and the food industry dynamics.
