31 October

Halloween 5UX

Five light-hearted Halloween films, picked so the only thing that jumps out at you is a pumpkin. No gore, no jump scares — just ghosts with better comic timing than most comedies.

Where the U.S. Gets Its Potash From, by Country

So, Where Does America Get Its Potash?

Key Takeaways

  • Potash supplies potassium, an essential nutrient for growing crops.
  • Nearly three-quarters (73%) of U.S. potash consumption comes from Canada.
  • Domestic supply, primarily from New Mexico, covers just 8% of U.S. consumption.

The United States is one of the world’s largest agricultural economies. Growing those crops requires large amounts of fertilizer, including potassium-rich potash.

Ranked: The World’s Best Countries at Science in 2026

How Countries Compare on Science Scores in 2026

Key Takeaways

  • China led the PISA 2025 science ranking with an average score of 597, followed by Singapore at 560.
  • Asian education systems dominate the top of the ranking, with six of the seven highest scores.
  • The United States ranks 13th with an average science score of 502, 20 points above the OECD average of 482.

How do science skills compare around the world?

Ranked: The World’s Strongest City Economies by 2050

How the World’s Largest City Economies Could Change by 2050

Key Takeaways

  • New York is projected to remain the world’s largest city economy in 2050, with GDP reaching $6.4 trillion.
  • Shanghai is projected to climb from 12th place in 2025 to third by 2050.
  • Three Chinese cities are projected to rank among the world’s 10 largest city economies by 2050, compared with none in 2025.

The world’s largest cities have economies that rival those of entire countries.

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