Netanyahu is using Mamdani as a foil in his re-election campaign The Israeli prime minister’s remarks at the UN weren’t just motivated by personal animosity The Guardian - US · Sep 28
Californians Deserve Greater Drug Transparency California prescription drug transparency efforts face new scrutiny over pharmaceutical marketing, patient advocacy funding, PBM pricing practices and insulin costs. International Business Times · Sep 28
Gen Z has very strong opinions about age-gap relationships – and it could be right Older men and younger women were once an unremarkable screen pairing. But watching them with a new generation is a real education, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Why has abortion faded from America’s national conversation? The US has already grown used to the horror caused by abortion bans. And Republicans have sought to quash the stories The Guardian - US · Sep 28
The Indispensables: Seven AI titans and an $18.6 trillion economic bet Removing key AI leaders such as Elon Musk and Sam Altman could disrupt the entire AI industry profoundly. These leaders oversee companies with a combined market value of approximately $18.6 trillion as of now. Their innovative projects in AI have enormous potential to impact multiple sectors and advance human progress. The Economic Times · Sep 28
Play School is back – and with it the promise of TV I’m actually happy for my toddler to watch Thank goodness for this antidote to today’s frantic shows that aim to grab our kids’ attentions the same way our phones grab ours, says author Natalie Morris The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Job interviews are a weird business – but what’s the alternative? Given the biased nature of the interview process, the recent kerfuffle about taking iced coffee in with you may be the least of our worries, writes Emma Beddington The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Is your kid off to a sleepover? Don’t forget the secret codeword Sometimes a child needs to say ‘I’m having a horrible time!’ without everyone around them realising, writes Polly Hudson. Ukulele! The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
AI leaders have known about the extinction threat for decades Scientists and entrepreneurs knew the dangers of AI a quarter-century ago. But animated by curiosity and profit, they went ahead anyway The Guardian - US · Sep 28
The hill I will die on: No music, quiz nights or bustling saloon bar – pubs should have no atmosphere Ambiance: who wants it and why do so many pubs contrive to create it? The deader the pub the better, in my view, says comedian Mauren Younger The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
I’ve been unemployed for four years. But I do have an important job – to act as a warning to others When I think of the future, I imagine being in the same precarious position I’m in now, but fatter, wrinklier and even more fed up with my old, cold share house The Guardian - AU · Sep 28
Switzerland’s love of referendums helps us keep the far right at bay Brexit gave direct democracy a bad name. But the Swiss approach could be what Europe needs now, says Guardian Europe contributor Joseph de Weck The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Modi govt’s new UPI fee: Who benefits, who doesn’t? We have all spent years training ourselves to ditch cash. Newslaundry · Sep 28
Xi-Trump summit: China gains diplomatic leverage as US-China trade truce extends, Taiwan tensions persist Seema Sirohi provides insight into the recent summit held between Trump and Xi, focusing on their efforts towards achieving a trade truce. The leaders tentatively agreed on lowering tariffs and creating a framework for AI safety, all while navigating other geopolitical matters. The conversation revealed a shift in US-China relations,… The Economic Times · Sep 27
The Economic Times · Sep 27 There wasn’t much to Xi: A red carpet, a fragile truce and the search for US-China stability During Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, leaders announced modest tariff cuts and a new dialogue on AI safety. The ongoing US-Iran war significantly affects the strategic relationship between the two powers. A report highlights the US's dependence on Chinese rare earths for military needs amid supply challenges. Strategic stability…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 The Guardian view on Thames Water: Andy Burnham should nationalise this failed monopoly Editorial: Bill payers should not fund another rescue for financiers of the water industry. Public ownership can end the cycle of extraction and failure
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 The Guardian view on Manchester City: a strange kind of glory Editorial: If a guilty verdict on multiple counts of financial misreporting is upheld against the club, its achievements in the modern era will be forever tainted
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27 When a celebrity dies, it can feel like losing a loved one. Why do we get so invested in parasocial relationships? These one-sided connections with famous people are a normal part of modern life. But sometimes they can lead to emotional distress
The Independent UK · Sep 27 Don’t let Russian aggression distract us from backing Ukraine to the hilt THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: European allies must stay the course and support Kyiv through the winter in the face of threats about Moscow’s capacity to deploy military hardware across the continent
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 What’s funny, what’s offensive? And are Mitchell and Webb comedy villains now? The deletion of 11 old sketches from BBC’s iPlayer has angered culture warriors and raises questions about how society has changed, says the Guardian’s comedy critic Brian Logan
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 My holiday was full of tantrums and hangry meltdowns. And it wasn’t the kids who were to blame For 20 years I have made sure everyone gets where they need to be, with the least possible drama. Now suddenly I’m the one who needs looking after, writes Emma Beddington
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 Labour is nostalgic for two-party politics. That cosy, simple time is over – let it go Our fragmented political model will endure for the foreseeable future – and Reform will benefit from it until Burnham learns that cooperation is key, says Guardian columnist John Harris
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 Tony Blair would like Andy Burnham to take his advice on rejoining the EU. Should he? The former PM has been consulted by many who came after him – but Burnham might want to shake his New Labour past once and for all, says former Labour party adviser Tom Baldwin
The Guardian - US · Sep 27 I spent a full hour watching Trump TV. It’s a digital pathway to hell The streaming channel was full of the president’s vanity and myopia. It was also deeply, deeply dull
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 My Instagram reels addiction has ruined my ability to have a conversation. But can I get it back? As a journalist, I’m endlessly curious about people – or I was until short-form video made real-life interactions feel like a drag, says freelance editor and writer Hannah Ewens