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The real reason Hong Kong is so mad at Lionel Messi
The Explainer Anger over soccer star Lionel Messi's failure to play in an exhibition game has escalated into a diplomatic spat
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Capital One to buy Discover for $35B
Speed Read The deal, if cleared by regulators, would create the biggest credit card lender in the country
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is bitcoin back?
Talking Point World's most popular cryptocurrency looks set to hit record highs in 2024 but is 'not for the faint-hearted', experts say
By The Week UK Published
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The rise of the world's first trillionaire
in depth When will it happen, and who will it be?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Japan is no longer the world's third-biggest economy despite its stock market peaking
Talking Point The country was overtaken by Germany after unexpectedly entering a recession
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How the world economy learned to live with the drama
Under the Radar As economists predict a 'soft landing' after recent crises, is the global economy now 'oblivious to the new world disorder'?
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Who is the richest person in the world?
In depth Elon Musk retains title as tech leaders continue to dominate billionaires' league table
By The Week UK Last updated
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Has life in Russia regressed since the Ukraine invasion?
Today's big question The 'war economy' has defied Western sanctions as ordinary citizens rally round the regime
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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What Elon Musk has to fear from China's 'Tesla killer'
Talking Points BYD is now the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The truth about who founded bitcoin
under the radar Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity is one of tech's biggest mysteries
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Child labor violations surge as more Gen Z teens work
Under the radar More high schoolers have jobs. But are those jobs safe?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The Stanley tumbler craze is far more than a viral trend run amok
In The Spotlight The USA is doing what it does best
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Super Bowl commercials are playing it safe this year
Talking Points But Taylor Swift is expected to bring more women and beauty brands to the big game
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Could Fed interest rate cuts tip the election?
Talking Point The central bank could make interest rate cuts during a campaign focused on the economy
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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