The Maga cult is finally crumbling With the midterms looming, and after the Epstein files and the war on Iran, Trump superfans are losing faith in their lame duck president, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Scarlett Johansson swears by magnesium. But can supplements really help with digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep? Experts cite inconsistent evidence for supplementing with the essential mineral – and warn taking magnesium without a deficiency has risks The Guardian - AU · Sep 29
The Manchester City case shows us how the global mega-rich now expect to operate with impunity When transnational alliances have scarcely been weaker, the way the club was allegedly run offers a bleak vision of a world driven by brute power and wealth, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Stop shaming people for using AI. Start organizing to prevent our obsolescence The industry is engaged in a perverse quest to replace humans. We cannot cede the best tools available to the other side The Guardian - US · Sep 29
To the people voting for Nigel Farage: is this really the finger you want on the red button? The Reform leader’s reaction to the RAF Fairford affair is again revealing. If what’s needed is a steady hand and cool head, he’s not the guy, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
India’s ethanol push making food costlier? When the prices of your groceries increase, would you blame it on your petrol tank? Newslaundry · Sep 29
Cutting immigration to the UK means billions less for the Treasury. Can the country really afford that? ‘Taking back control’ turns out to be staggeringly expensive. That’s something to mull over as budget day approaches, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
India’s strategic value cannot rest on US-China hostility After a summit between the leaders of the world’s major powers, the temptation is to read too much into it too soon. At the same time, the turbulence of the international order and the vagaries of geopolitics in recent years have meant that many diplomatic takeaways from such meetings have… Newslaundry · Sep 29
Britons are not ageing healthily – we need to learn from countries that have made it a priority Although we’re living longer, the data on healthy life expectancy in the UK isn’t good. Andy Burnham must reverse this trend to protect the NHS and social care, says public health academic Prof Devi Sridhar The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
This Labour chancellor must stand for graft, not grift THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: If John Healey can bring the party with him on tough choices regarding welfare and defence he will win plaudits far and wide The Independent UK · Sep 29
As AI models go rogue, do you still trust OpenAI and Anthropic to stop them? I don’t and neither should you The need for independent regulation grows more obvious by the day. We must keep this tech in check before it’s too late, says technology writer Chris Stokel-Walker The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
A leftwing victory in Berlin shows people want freedom, and liberals cannot deliver it Die Linke’s surge was propelled by a compelling promise: for voters to have the freedom to stay in their city. This is how to fight back against the far right, says writer and philosopher Eva von Redecker The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Leo the moderate? Pope in France defends EU values There's a new pope in town and he's got very different ideas on what France's far right calls the defense of Christian civilisation. Leo XIV is concluding his trip to France in the eastern city of Metz, which is closely associated with a founding father of present-day European federalism, Robert… France 24 · Sep 28
The Guardian view on the Drumcree parade: ghosts from the past have brought Stormont to the brink Editorial: A reckless decision to authorise an Orange Order parade with a notorious history has deepened the political crisis in the Northern Ireland executive The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 The Guardian view on Britain’s new chancellor: his purpose must be to protect living standards Editorial: John Healey has offered a vision, but an energy shock will mean households and businesses need to be offered help in the budget
The Economic Times · Sep 28 IRDAI insurance commission curbs: Why the industry is facing a reckoning The IRDAI's move to tighten commission caps in India's insurance sector has sparked considerable attention. Despite previous regulatory attempts, gaps in the system have allowed questionable practices to thrive amongst distributors. The latest adjustments aim for enhanced transparency and robust consumer safeguards. Consequently, the sustainability and credibility of the insurance…
The Economic Times · Sep 28 In healthcare, the patient is the least informed consumer Significant price differences in healthcare consumables have drawn attention, prompting calls for better consumer protection. Maharashtra's FDA has uncovered alarming disparities, highlighting information asymmetry faced by patients. The Supreme Court reaffirmed consumer accountability for medical services, emphasizing the need for transparency. Consumers are encouraged to ask questions and take advantage…
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Neighbourhood Power Play: Transmission lines are new pathways of India’s subcontinental influence India’s power grid is emerging as a strategic counter to China’s Belt and Road push in South Asia. India’s ability to buy large quantities of electricity makes its market crucial for neighbours such as Nepal and Bhutan. While China funds power projects, India provides the revenue through electricity imports.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Burnham has a battle plan, with social care the flagship. Risks lie ahead, but Labour now travels in hope Here in Liverpool, the PM’s ambition for the party – and the country – is evident. There should be no complacency, but also no fear, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28 Being a working parent is a logistical nightmare. Imagine if school holidays were something we looked forward to I’d like to have time to hang out with my kids without being distracted by work or nonstop life admin
The Guardian - US · Sep 28 Netanyahu is using Mamdani as a foil in his re-election campaign The Israeli prime minister’s remarks at the UN weren’t just motivated by personal animosity
International Business Times · Sep 28 Californians Deserve Greater Drug Transparency California prescription drug transparency efforts face new scrutiny over pharmaceutical marketing, patient advocacy funding, PBM pricing practices and insulin costs.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Gen Z has very strong opinions about age-gap relationships – and it could be right Older men and younger women were once an unremarkable screen pairing. But watching them with a new generation is a real education, writes Zoe Williams
The Guardian - US · Sep 28 Why has abortion faded from America’s national conversation? The US has already grown used to the horror caused by abortion bans. And Republicans have sought to quash the stories
The Economic Times · Sep 28 The Indispensables: Seven AI titans and an $18.6 trillion economic bet Removing key AI leaders such as Elon Musk and Sam Altman could disrupt the entire AI industry profoundly. These leaders oversee companies with a combined market value of approximately $18.6 trillion as of now. Their innovative projects in AI have enormous potential to impact multiple sectors and advance human progress.