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From the ancient Greeks to modern times, thinkers and economists have point to the economic virtues of sympathy. So what role should empathy — and even social equity — have in Argentina’s economy? ✍️ Ricardo Gerardi for @clarincom in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/opinion-analys…
From the ancient Greeks to modern times, thinkers and economists have point to the economic virtues of sympathy. So what role should empathy — and even social equity — have in Argentina’s economy? ✍️ Ricardo Gerardi for @clarincom in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/opinion-analys…
Years of drought followed by sudden floods have unsettled Morocco’s mountainous regions where rainfall has long been seen as a divine blessing. What is at play may be bigger than the heavens. ✍️ Basma Al-Atty for @Daraj_media in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/in-the-news/in…
Across Mexico, where gentrification has pushed housing prices up by 247% from 2005 to 2021, locals are angry over their forced displacement and lack of housing rights. ✍️ @catalinapordios for @elespectador in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/business-finan…
As people turn to AI for therapy and companionship, some say the models still need to learn the nuances of human humor. ✍️ Jyoti Madhusoodanan for @undarkmag via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/culture-societ…
The numbers certainly add up to serious international success, but it is his style that tells the real story of how Giorgio Armani helped reshape social norms and cultural paradigms. ✍️ @mariacorbi for @LaStampa in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/culture-societ…
Years of drought followed by sudden floods have unsettled Morocco’s mountainous regions where rainfall has long been seen as a divine blessing. What is at play may be bigger than the heavens. ✍️ Basma Al-Atty for @Daraj_media in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/in-the-news/in…
Interest in professional military service is growing among Gen Z in Poland. But is this generation, who spent much of their coming of age indoors during COVID-19, really ready to fight? ✍️ Artur Brzozowski for @gazeta_wyborcza in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/in-the-news/po…
Environmentalists crusading against air conditioners are mistaken: excessive heat actually harms economic growth and, indirectly, the decarbonization of our society. ✍️ @nbouzou for @Le_Figaro in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/green/the-plan…
Across Mexico, where gentrification has pushed housing prices up by 247% from 2005 to 2021, locals are angry over their forced displacement and lack of housing rights. ✍️ @catalinapordios for @elespectador in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/business-finan…
As people turn to AI for therapy and companionship, some say the models still need to learn the nuances of human humor. ✍️ Jyoti Madhusoodanan for @undarkmag via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/culture-societ…
Israel is emerging not only as a staunch ally of the United States but also as the dominant regional power. That inevitably places it in direct competition with Iran. ✍️ @Iranlibera for @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/world-affairs/…
The numbers certainly add up to serious international success, but it is his style that tells the real story of how Giorgio Armani helped reshape social norms and cultural paradigms. ✍️ @mariacorbi for @LaStampa in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/culture-societ…
Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program have resumed. Is the regime willing to give ground, or is it bluffing? ✍️ Steffen Richter and Juliane Schäuble for @zeitonline in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/in-the-news/as…
Technoliberalism and toxic masculinity tell us that the comfort zone is cowardice. Yet inhabiting this space may be the most revolutionary gesture of our time. ✍️ @alvarezteijeiro for @clarincom in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/culture-societ…
For one farmer, the barley supply once made flour for a year. Now, it is limited to two handfuls. The loss of USAID adds to the long list of challenges. ✍️ @sunita_neu and @kandelyamu for @GlobalPress via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/in-the-news/th…
Cuba has long been a country where very few people work, the fields do not produce, and it is one of the most aged countries in Latin America. A revolution that is no more. ✍️ @PatoFdez for @confidencial_ni in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/business-finan…
The Israeli army is believed to be poised to start forcing hundreds of thousands of displaced people from Gaza into Rafah. ✍️ Mohamed Mansour for @Daraj_media in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/in-the-news/in…
Europe, Iran and global powers are meeting in Istanbul on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. The talks may determine whether dialogue or confrontation will shape their future relations. ✍️ @NathalieTocci for @LaStampa in EN via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/in-the-news/is…
In Gurgaon this month, a professional tennis player was slain by her own father after neighbors jeered, “The house runs on your daughter’s money.” ✍️ Muhsin Puthan Purayil for @thewire_in via @worldcrunch worldcrunch.com/in-the-news/a-…