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28/03/2022

Chris Rock’s comment about Jada Pinkett Smith, who recently went public and shared her hair loss story as due to a condition called alopecia, was not well-received by Mr Smith.

Well, that’s an understatement.



http://www.inkl.com/news/the-real-medical-issue-behind-will-smith-s-oscar-night-punch

This year's Oscars will be remembered for a punch, expletives, and a condition called alopecia.

01/10/2021

New analysis released this week suggests that it's 'theoretically possible' for humans to live for 130 years.

While a new statistical analysis suggests that there is no limit to the human lifespan, the concept of infinite longevity…

29/09/2021

"A shock can prompt us to find new and better ways to live our lives, both individually and collectively."

The Financial Times' Tim Harford on how through the pandemic, we have learnt to experiment and adapt.

Loyal readers will know my fascination with Keith Jarrett’s unplayable piano. In 1975, the jazz pianist was prevailed upon —…

24/09/2021

'It shapes our economic and political world thanks to its resources and comparatively large numbers, yet it’s practically invisible to the popular eye.'

If you read one article today, read this piece on America's gentry from The Atlantic.

The jet-setting cosmopolitans of popular imagination exist, but they are far outnumbered by a less exalted and less discussed elite…

23/09/2021

'Climate change is an all-hands-on-deck problem, and escalating crises will not wait for Washington to adapt.'

Foreign Affairs explains how Washington is failing in its preparation for climate crises.

Washington Needs a National Adaptation Strategy

23/09/2021

'...China’s leaders believe they have found a way to avoid threats to their hold on power as a result of the trove of data they now control.'

The Financial Times gets to the bottom of how Beijing has come to control so much of the country's data.

By controlling a huge volume of data, Beijing is conducting a grand experiment in 21st century authoritarian governance

18/09/2021

'After years of waiting, it's still unclear whether the turning point has arrived for women in China.'

A pair of cases in Beijing and Washington reveal the uneven path the movement treads across the world. This…

17/09/2021

With SpaceX's all-civilian crew one day into their orbit, a new record has been set for the most humans in space at one time.

SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew spent their first day in orbit conducting scientific research and talking to children at a pediatric…

17/09/2021

'Ever since vaccines were invented, the state has asked some people to be jabbed to keep viruses such as yellow fever at bay.'

Here's why governments using pressure to boost vaccinations shouldn't be a surprise:

State pressure has a role in public health. Covid-19 jabs are no exception

16/09/2021

'As private spaceflight expands, the traditional picture of astronauts—embedded in the American consciousness as nearly mythical figures with “the right stuff”—will change.'

A cracking read on what today's SpaceX launch means for American spaceflight. https://bit.ly/2XiXeNG

SpaceX just launched four private citizens into orbit for a three-day trip.

15/09/2021

Apple is urging its users to install the latest software update to fix a major security flaw on its iOS platforms.

15/09/2021

The loophole means posts featuring material that would normally be classified as revenge p**n and misinformation made their way to millions of users, a new Wall Street Journal investigation has found.

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11/09/2021

What has America learned from its response to 9/11? http://www.inkl.com/news/the-real-lessons-from-9-11

11/09/2021

This month Canada, Germany, and Russia are all going back to the polls. The results of those elections will undoubtedly influence countless lives for years to come. But who will emerge as the winner?

This month both Germany and Canada go to the polls. Let's dive into these votes; one a fateful farewell, the…

10/09/2021

Donald Trump lost last year, so why won't he go away? http://www.inkl.com/news/why-donald-trump-won-t-go-away?utm_source=manual&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=robsocial

10/09/2021

China's educational institutions are removing the English language from their curriculum. Here's why:

09/09/2021

How the Delta variant beat Joe Biden: http://www.inkl.com/news/how-delta-beat-biden?utm_source=manual&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=robsocial

04/09/2021

What happens to spacecraft when they die? They're sent to the furthest point from any landmass on Earth, where they lie 4km underwater forever.

04/09/2021

The active role Cuba's military played in suppressing the country's recent wave of protests surprised many. Here's the story of how the forces have consolidated political and economic power since 2008.

How the Military Bolsters Authoritarian Rule

03/09/2021

Analysis: Mukesh Ambani's $10b investment into green energy is not as big as it seems. His oil-related businesses will still be more lucrative.

Asia’s richest man is joining the clean energy business, building solar and hydrogen plants right next door to the sprawling…

03/09/2021

Amongst the chaos and uncertainty in the world right now, rituals can help bring some semblance of calm. http://www.inkl.com/news/the-rituals-that-keep-us-going?utm_source=manual&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=robsocial

01/09/2021

From a young age we're taught to be ambitious and strive for more. While it may be necessary, that desire can also be destructive. The Financial Times explains why.

Lucy Kellaway contemplates the necessity and the corrosiveness of being ambitious.

29/08/2021

Britney Spears’ fight against her conservatorship garnered the world’s attention, but did you know Native Americans have been subjected to similar policies since the early 1900s?

28/08/2021

This week marked the 15th anniversary of Pluto's demotion. Should the decision be reversed?

28/08/2021

As tech companies the world over vie for space on your smartphone, many are turning their apps into one-stop shops for a range of services. That approach is not working for one reason.

The most valuable real estate in the world is not in Hong Kong, Manhattan, Knightsbridge or Monaco. It’s in your…

28/08/2021

A lot can happen in 168 hours. Here's five stories from this week which you may have missed:

1. An expedition in Greenland led to the discovery of the world's northernmost point of land.

2. A coalition of fashion giants signed an agreement to protect Bangladesh's garment workers.

3. The UN deemed Madagascar as on the brink of the world's first 'climate change famine'. At least 1.14 million people are suffering from acute food insecurity in the country's south.

4. Six thousand Indigenous people protested in Brazil's capital as the country's Supreme Court considered removing protected statuses on their ancestral lands.

5. Danish shipping giant Maersk ordered eight carbon neutral shipping containers, capable of carrying 16,000 containers each.

Want to read more about this week's news? Catch up with our Weekly Wrap: http://www.inkl.com/news/the-weekly-wrap-2021-08-28?utm_source=manual&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=robsocial

The third wave of Covid-19 infections remains an exceptional threat to global health . We have the answer at hand:…

28/08/2021

When cows are injured on the Swiss Alps, they have to be airlifted down the mountain.

27/08/2021

As wildfire seasons become longer and more intense around the globe, firefighting techniques have had to adapt. One Californian company is on call to combat wildfires on four continents with helicopters. https://bit.ly/3DpqgvK

Coulson Aviation’s night-flying, water-siphoning Chinooks are on call to battle blazes on four continents.

25/08/2021

The number of people working from home across the world has soared throughout the pandemic. With that shift comes massive change to work styles and living situations. Let's dive deeper on that using inkl's 'Dive Deeper' function...