The Economist explains
The Economist explains
How far do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump differ on policy?
A short guide to their plans for America—which are more similar than their opposing styles suggest
The Economist explains
SpaceX just tested its Starship. Why does that matter?
A guide to the reusable spaceship’s trip—and where it might lead for space travel
The Economist explains
What is Kamala Harris’s record as a prosecutor?
Republicans say she was soft on crime. Progressives say she was too harsh
The Economist explains
Can Donald Trump use songs against a musician’s will?
Many stars have complained, and some have filed lawsuits
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What is the Fed’s preferred inflation measure?
The PCE gauge is broader and more dynamic than its better-known relative, the CPI
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Will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris matter?
Celebrity endorsements are unlikely to change voters’ minds. But they may boost turnout
The Economist explains
Donald Trump says immigrants are eating Springfield’s pets. What?
He repeated the bizarre—and false—claim in his presidential debate against Kamala Harris
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Who will lead Britain’s Conservative Party?
Here are the four candidates vying for the daunting job
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When can parents be held responsible for their children’s crimes?
Mass shootings by young assailants are raising the question
The Economist explains
Will the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump matter?
Normally presidential match-ups hardly move the needle—but this is no ordinary year
The Economist explains
What are the Murdochs fighting about in a secret Nevada court?
The outcome could shape the political orientation of the family’s media empire
The Economist explains
The battle between drones and helicopters in Ukraine
Small cheap drones could pose a new threat to expensive Russian craft