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Technology<br>AI Is Reshaping How Newsrooms Work

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise for journalism — it is already in the building, changing who writes stories, how they are verified, and when they reach readers.

By Sarah Chen

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Business<br>Global Markets Surge on Rate Cut Hopes

Equity markets around the world posted their strongest weekly gains in over a year after central bank officials signalled that the long cycle of monetary tightening may be drawing to a close.

Marcus Webb · 2026-05-18

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Technology<br>The Future of Open-Source Software

Open-source software underpins nearly every major technology platform on earth, yet the infrastructure sustaining it — a patchwork of volunteer labour, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorship — is showing signs of strain.

James Holloway·2026-05-18

World<br>Urban Farming Is Taking Root in Major Cities

From repurposed warehouses in Detroit to rooftop hydroponic arrays in Singapore, urban agriculture is growing from a niche experiment into a recognised component of city food systems.

Amara Diallo·2026-05-18

Culture<br>Jazz is Making an Unexpected Comeback in Europe

Across European cities, jazz venues that struggled through a decade of declining audiences are reporting fuller rooms, younger crowds, and a creative energy that few in the industry predicted.

Pierre Fontaine·2026-05-18