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Jul 25, 2026
In the book biz, personalized recs from human beings reign supreme.
What sparked the rise of the “book sommelier?”
Jul 18, 2026
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Diamonds aren't forever after all, but cattle might be.
Jul 11, 2026
Are bookstore bars the next hot hospitality trend?
A new Canadian establishment is mixing literature and libations.
Jul 4, 2026
Why is the U.K churning through prime ministers?
We asked the experts.
Jun 27, 2026
Why does Toronto have so many empty storefronts?
Jun 20, 2026
What can Canada learn from Estonia?
Jun 13, 2026
Has the World Cup short-term rental boom materialized?
We dive into some data.
Jun 6, 2026
Why are security experts worried about secret Palantir contracts?
Hint: it has to do with data sovereignty.
May 30, 2026
Why are functional beverages taking over grocery store aisles?
May 23, 2026
Why is the DRC’s Ebola outbreak so alarming?
May 16, 2026
How do you get a movie funded in Canada?
May 9, 2026
What’s the deal with Argentina’s economic reforms?
What, if anything, can we learn from the complicated track record of Milei’s radical economic experiment?
May 2, 2026
Could opposition send Alto off the rails?
Tensions are running high around high-speed rail.
Apr 25, 2026
Tensions are running high in the Strait.
Apr 18, 2026
Believe in the power of print.
Apr 11, 2026
Hungary is on the precipice of a major change.