From Audi’s e-tron to the Nissan Leaf, mainstream electric cars now cluster between 87% and 94% range retention after five years, marking a dramatic leap in battery longevity. “Roll up to a tailgate ...

Since 2001, we've invited you to vote for the classical music you love, guided by a different theme each year. In 2026, as part of our 50th birthday celebrations, we asked a simple question: "What's ...

Late in the new movie The Report, Adam Driver’s Dan Jones argues with his prospective defense attorney over who really said, “History is written by the victors.” The lawyer (played by Corey Stoll) ...

Sony's PlayStation 2 has long reigned as the best-selling video game console of all time. PS4, despite its massive sales success, is trailing its older sibling by roughly 40 million units. Nintendo ...

When we read rhetorically, we are moving beyond simply trying to comprehend what an author is saying at a basic level. Instead, one who reads rhetorically seeks to understand how meaning in a text is ...

The electric vehicle pipeline has been disrupted by the end of EV tax credits and tariffs, but there are still many interesting models coming soon. The 2027 iX3 isn’t just an electric version of the ...

Iran’s nuclear program and missile arsenal have garnered increased international scrutiny. A joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign launched in early 2026 seeks to destroy Iran’s nuclear and missile ...

Thomas Helbling is an Advisor in the IMF’s Research Department. Opinions expressed in articles and other materials are those of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect IMF policy.