Leadership shifts, Trump's UFO order and witchcraft killings highlight conflict, superstition and shrinking speech space worldwide.
Avalanche deaths, Epstein fallout and Trump's UFO order test trust in institutions and political direction.
UK surplus, African bonds and rate doubts feed a fragile 'Goldilocks' mood as investors eye AI and credit risks.
Militarization and powerful AI tools force scientists to weigh ethics, careers and control over research and safety.
Reality TV reckonings, Elvis nostalgia and global comedy explore how fame, archives and platforms shape creative control.
Jaylen Brown's clash with Beverly Hills police spotlights race, profiling and player power off the court.