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The assemblage artist who challenged black stereotypes died on July 22nd, aged 99

Yes. But perhaps best not to overthink it

A new book warns that they could affect youngsters’ development

Age-gap relationships are becoming more common off-screen, too

McDonald’s and other chains are turning to gimmicks to lure customers back

The return of Max Flannel, our workplace agony uncle

China’s commercial shipyards provide it with a big advantage

Supernatural beliefs lead to lower economic growth

Young netizens mine the Cultural Revolution for tropes

Those who do are more likely to return home afterwards

But Winston Peters is not going anywhere

How long will that last?

Voters are disillusioned with the apparent choice between Lula and the son of a jailed former president

A friend of the president is racking up infrastructure contracts

Despite Trump’s declarations, Gazans remain hostages to Israeli politics

Tech pioneers favour models suited to specific tasks that use little compute

Ahead of an August recess, Republican senators have not advanced the president’s agenda

Opening up national markets has worked wonders for European railways

The island is voting on whether to restart EU membership talks

He’s only 43!

Policy changes probably matter more than policing

They may need different crop varieties and more irrigation

America won’t import regulatory fashions that hold markets back, writes Michael Selig

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Experimenting on animals remains essential for human well-being

A lighter take on the news

There is a sliver of a chance of a ceasefire. It must be grabbed

The country’s future depends on events beyond its borders, as well as within them