Why media honesty matters more than viral clicks
Diciamoci la verità: a frank, data-minded critique of modern journalism and why honesty should trump virality
Max Torriani
China restricts exports to Japanese companies tied to military projects
China placed 20 Japanese companies on an export ban and 20 more on a watchlist, halting sales of certain dual-use items and tightening licenses amid friction over Taiwan
U.S. opposition to offshore wind boosts Canadian plans and investor interest
U.S. policy setbacks for offshore wind have paused key projects, while Canada — notably Nova Scotia — is courting investors to expand offshore wind capacity
Why Jersey City abandoned the Centre Pompidou outpost after millions were spent
Jersey City officially abandoned the Centre Pompidou outpost after $20 million in city funds were spent on consultants, design work, and licensing, leaving an unfinished plan and renewed scrutiny of municipal finances
Peter Mandelson detained amid misconduct investigation tied to Jeffrey Epstein
A senior former Labour politician and ex-ambassador was detained in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office after documents showed closer ties to Jeffrey Epstein than previously disclosed
How bot networks amplified Nicki Minaj’s pro‑conservative messages
An analysis shared with Politico shows an army of bot and coordinated accounts magnified Nicki Minaj’s pro‑conservative posts while her receipt of a signed Bible from Donald Trump drew mixed reactions
Death of El Mencho: implications for Mexico, the Jalisco cartel and US cooperation
El Mencho’s death after a joint operation has triggered widespread unrest and a possible leadership struggle within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Canadian speed skaters Valérie Maltais and Steven Dubois lead Team Canada at closing ceremony
Valérie Maltais and Steven Dubois, both multi-medal speed skaters from Quebec, were chosen as Team Canada’s closing ceremony flag bearers after a strong Milano Cortina 2026 showing that produced 21 medals.
Jack Hughes’ overtime goal seals USA victory over Canada at Milan Cortina Olympics
Jack Hughes scored the sudden-death winner as the United States defeated Canada 2-1 in Milan, with Connor Hellebuyck’s heroic goaltending and a team built from the national development pipeline fueling the triumph
What the finale of a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms means for Dunk and Egg’s next journey
A recap of the finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the showrunner’s choices and what to expect next for Dunk and Egg
How Alysa Liu returned to win Olympic gold in figure skating
Alysa Liu surprised the skating world by returning after retiring at 16 to win individual and team gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
Salt & Stone scented candle review and best scent picks
A detailed take on the Salt & Stone scented candle: what makes it special, which scents to choose and practical notes on burn time and reuse
Could Christine Lagarde step down early to shape an ECB successor before the French election?
Reports claim Christine Lagarde may leave the ECB before October 2027 to let French and German leaders influence the successor appointment; the ECB denies any decision and markets have shown little reaction
How voting restriction proposals and a flawed citizenship tool are reshaping debates on access to the ballot
Republicans are advancing new voting restrictions that would tighten registration by requiring proof of citizenship, even as county election officials report that the federal SAVE system frequently flags registered voters as noncitizens
How the Board of Peace pledge reshapes Gaza relief and regional dynamics
An analysis of the Board of Peace’s $5bn pledge, international troop commitments, recent Gaza fatalities and parallel US-led pressure on Hezbollah in Lebanon
Security Council moves meeting to address Gaza ceasefire and West Bank plans before Trump board
The UN Security Council shifted its session to review the Gaza ceasefire and Israeli West Bank policies ahead of President Trump’s Board of Peace meeting, as countries and organisations urge a halt to annexation efforts