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Editor’s Note: The following is a slightly abridged version of Noahpinion’s “At least five interesting things: Smart Ideas edition (#71)”, published on November 8. 1. Are we wrong on antitrust? In the 2000s and 2010s, America generally saw slow growth, low levels of business investment, and low business dynamism. We also saw increasing levels of

Salman Rushdie’s new collection of short stories urgently recollects his literary legacy. It’s as though time is increasingly uncertain, so the need to tell stories is great. Its title, “The Eleventh Hour“, says as much, and the book succeeds “Knife” (2024), written about his attack on stage in 2022. The central story portrays students and

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist, was elected New York City’s mayor on November 4, 2025, after pledging to make the city more affordable through policies that include freezing rents, providing free public buses and a network of city-owned grocery stores. During his campaign, Mamdani’s promises clearly resonated with

Diplomats face an uphill battle to reconcile Russian and Ukrainian “red lines” as a renewed U.S.-led push to end the war gathers steam, with Ukrainian officials attending talks in the U.S. over the weekend and Washington officials expected in Moscow early this week. U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan became public last month, sparking alarm

The White House on Monday defended a US admiral's decision to conduct multiple strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in September, saying he had Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's authorisation, even as critics questioned the legality of a strike on survivors. The Washington Post had reported that a second strike was ordered to kill two

As the release of Akhanda 2 draws near (scheduled for December 5, 2025), the makers — led by actor Nandamuri Balakrishna (NBK) and director Boyapati Sreenu — dropped the full audio jukebox of the film, revealing a soundtrack drenched in devotion, energy and mythological grandeur. Composed by Thaman S, the album includes eight powerful tracks

The since-decommissioned Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) is shown taking part in a boarding scenario training exercise while transiting the Atlantic Ocean. Photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Espinoza The US Navy has canceled the Constellation-class frigate program and will only complete two ships already under construction. Before the cancellation, the