The Brief – Sun, sand, sea … staycation
The Brief takes its own summer holiday from today. In practice, few will be jetting off to somewhere warm. COVID-19…
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow – BBC News
Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for streaming her superhero film Black Widow at the same time as its cinema release.…
Japan widens emergency over ‘frightening’ Covid spike – BBC News
Japan is extending a state of emergency in Tokyo and expanding it to new regions as the Olympic host faces…
North Macedonia launches €2 million development fund to support Roma businesses
Two prime ministers were particularly incensed after the latest European Council held on the 24-25 of June, writes Simone Galimberti.…
Vaccination rate needs to hit 70% to trigger easing of restrictions
Seven in ten people aged 16 and over will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID restrictions to begin to…
The hidden sight of Tokyo’s homeless – BBC News
When a country holds the Olympic Games, there’s often a big effort to clean up and redevelop key parts of…
We must include more women in physics — it would help the whole of humanity
All around the world, there is an extreme gender imbalance in physics, in both academia and industry. Examples are all…
Vital Signs: Uber’s impact on traffic accidents is a lesson in calculating social benefit
Uber has been great for some people and bad for others. It has been good for its founders and investors.…
Gamblers bet more when in the dark: feedback can curb their online losses
Online wagering is the fastest-growing segment of gambling in Australia. It’s a trend of particular concern because losing money through…
The power of no: Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Black women’s resistance
Simone Biles, the US gymnast widely considered “the greatest of all time”, withdrew from the Olympic finals this week, saying:…
US Senator Lummis: Big Government Spenders Are Accelerating Adoption of Crypto Assets Like Bitcoin
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is pushing for regulation that would ensure bitcoin remains a good store of value. If the…
Simone Biles: Young gymnasts comment on her withdrawal – BBC News
Young gymnasts in New York back Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the Olympics team final earlier this week. Brooklyn’s…
How should the UK tackle climate change? – BBC Newsnight
The UK is already undergoing disruptive climate change with increased rainfall, sunshine and temperatures, according to scientists. As the UK…
US moves increasingly toward vaccine mandates | DW News
Earlier this week in the US, the Centers for Disease Control backpedalled on face masks, recommending again that people wear…