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.

Mapped: How the World’s Income Map Changed in 30 Years

Mapped: How the World’s Income Map Changed in 30 Years

Key Takeaways

  • Thirty Asian economies moved up by at least one income tier between 1995 and 2025.
  • Many Eastern European countries advanced into the high-income category.
  • Guyana rose from low-income to high-income status, driven by its offshore oil boom.

Over the past three decades, countries across Asia, Eastern Europe, and other regions have climbed the global income ladder.

How the World Views China vs. the U.S. in 2026

How the World Views China vs. the U.S. in 2026

Key Takeaways

  • China has a higher favorability rating than the United States in 27 of the 36 countries surveyed.
  • China records its highest approval in Pakistan (90%), while the U.S. receives its highest rating in Israel (81%).
  • Canada and Mexico view China more favorably, while several U.S. allies near China favor the United States.

The United States and China are the world’s two preeminent superpowers, but views of them vary widely by country.

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