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Rent and the City
Our Carrie Bradshaw index: where Americans can afford to live solo in 2024
Compared with last year, rent on basic apartments looks more affordable
Gold rush
As usual, the medal tally at the Olympic games was lopsided
But overall more countries are tasting sporting glory
Food for thought
Cheap fixes could help 450m people stand taller and think quicker
Eat right, start young
City rankings
What is the least liveable city in the world?
It has ranked at the bottom of the EIU index for 11 years
The “Trump risk index”
Which countries would be most affected by a second Trump term?
A ranking of America’s 70 largest trading partners
Feel the heat
Why 2024 could become the hottest year on record
Global temperatures reach record highs twice in less than a week
Boom-tastic
Donald Trump is now the oldest candidate to run for president
But America’s issue with ageing politicians goes beyond the White House
Gold standard
Which country has the most Olympic medals?
One dominates. But a tiny island shows there are numerous ways to measure sporting prowess
Big spenders
Can America afford its debts?
Public debt stands at 98% of GDP. Neither Democrats nor Republicans are helping
Boom-tastic
American politicians are the oldest in the rich world
A country ranking shows that concerns about age go beyond Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Violent streak
The attempt on Trump’s life is shocking, but not surprising
Too many Americans think violence is justified to prevent him from becoming president
Kitchen nightmares
Why cooking causes 4m premature deaths a year
One big health risk is often overlooked