7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Panama, Triggering Tsunami Warning
A powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck Panama, prompting a tsunami threat notice from the U.S. Geological Survey. A second magnitude-6.6 quake and aftershocks were later repor…
A Fractured World, and No Easy Off-Ramp
War, trade, AI, and climate shocks converged on a week that exposed the limits of global coordination.
A World of Friction, No Easy Off-Ramp
War, elections, markets, AI, and energy all moved at once — and none moved cleanly.
AI Safety Needs Rules, Not Regulatory Whiplash
As lawmakers debate AI-agent liability and national oversight, the case for enforceable safeguards is stronger than the case for either paralysis or laissez-faire.
Energy Shock Meets the AI Boom: A New Global Squeeze
Rising energy costs, surging AI investment and record public debt are colliding to reshape growth, inflation and economic policy.
Climate Speed Is No Longer a Luxury
As COP31 approaches, governments must pair faster emissions cuts with affordability, finance and a credible just transition.
Universities Rework Assessment as Students Turn to AI
A sharp rise in generative-AI use is forcing universities to rethink what degrees should measure—and how graduates prepare for work.
