GLOBALIZATION + STATECRAFT + POLITICS
A battle of the bubbles: War comes to the Prosecco hills: A Croatian wine, Prosek, seeks an official designation, and Prosecco makers are up in arms. But they also can’t agree on what, exactly, should be called Prosecco.
NYT
Moldova raises a glass to winemakers for a full-bodied economic revival
The Times
Romans choose from a crowded field to run a chaotic city: Rome has defied efforts to make basic services work, and the incumbent mayor lags in the polls, with no shortage of rivals hoping to take her place.
NYT
DISRUPTION + INNOVATION
Iron battery breakthrough could eat lithium’s lunch: Iron-flow technology from ESS is being deployed at scale in the US.
Akshat Rathi
COMMERCE
The race for the electric vehicle: Electric vehicle sales are growing quickly, yet they still only account for a small fraction of the cars on the road. But that could soon change. We look at the global EV landscape, barriers to adoption, and the brands to watch.
CB Insights
Brittle new world: It is commonplace to observe that we live in an “ever more connected” world, but are we reaching a point where we are exposed to serious risks by being over-connected?
Gerald Ashley
CULTURE
Why Greeks live longer: Nestled in the heart of the Aegean, the island of Ikaria used to be a secluded spot with a humble and unhurried way of life. Today, a third of the island's population lives to be more than 90 years old. We venture to the local kafeneios, wild beaches, and abundant allotments to meet the bronzed seniors.
Monocle
James Bond: ‘No Time to Die’: Monocle speaks to director Cary Joji Fukunaga and producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson about the much-anticipated new James Bond film, ‘No Time to Die’. They discuss the long-awaited movie, how Daniel Craig has shaped the character of 007, and making Bond for 2021.
Monocle
SPORT
Marathoner Aliphine Tuliamuk is setting the pace: Tuliamuk had secured her spot in the Tokyo Olympics—then 2020 happened. Fortunately, she’s always run for more than just the medals.
Outside
The fastest girl in the village: Khothalang Leuta has taken over Lesotho’s pump tracks. Now she’s ready to take on the world.
Red Bulletin
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