US foreign aid freeze is upending global aid and the work of contractors
The extent of the impacts of the Trump administration’s sudden 90-day freeze of almost all foreign aid is still unclear ...
The subtle trick supermarkets use to get you to spend more
Drowning out the usual squeak of trolley wheels and customers mumbling through their shopping list is Santana’s smooth ...
What is the point of the British Council?
Founded more than 90 years ago, the institution is in dire financial straits. But is it an expensive indulgence – or vital ...
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Japan and China Vie for Influence in Sri Lanka Via Soft Power Strategies
As China refines its strategy on the Indian Ocean island, it is posing a significant challenge to Japan’s long-held influence ...
With 'TikTok Refugees' Fleeing to RedNote, China Is Beating the U.S. at Soft Diplomacy
Young Americans' backlash against the TikTok ban – and their flight to a Chinese app – shows Washington is behind the times.
The 100 Best Protest Songs of All Time
From Pete Seeger to Billie Holiday to Rage Against the Machine to Kendrick Lamar, musicians of all genres have spoken truth to power ...
Actors Who Set Records With Their Film Salaries
In Hollywood, salaries have always reflected more than just talent. From early stars like Mary Pickford to modern icons like ...
How Trump’s Push for ‘America First’ Puts America Last
The United States’ withdrawal from the Paris climate accords and World Health Organization opens a power vacuum for ...