Новости за 31.08.2018

DOCTORS and policymakers in the rich world are increasingly worried about loneliness. Researchers define loneliness as perceived social isolation, a feeling of not having the social contacts one would like.

YESTERDAY Gulliver wrote about SpiceJet, an Indian airline that has been accused of sexism when recruiting cabin crew: The “careers” webpage of SpiceJet, an Indian low-cost airline, begins with language that could be on any corporate recruiting website...

IN EUROPE, a belief in witchcraft is widely associated with medieval superstition. But this is not quite accurate. Before the 15th century popes denied the existence of witchcraft and forbade the prosecution of anyone accused of practising it. It was only after 1500 that churches reversed their position.

EVERY month a group of millennials gathers at a pub in London to discuss what they’ve been reading. The 20- and 30-Somethings Book Club was founded in 2014 on Meetup, an event-sharing site, and claims 2,000 followers.

ONE of the biggest events on the American sports calendar features no games at all.

IN FEBRUARY Cyril Ramaphosa finally elbowed aside Jacob Zuma to become president of South Africa. Most South Africans were glad to be rid of the kleptocrat and his cronies. So too were foreign investors. Unlike his predecessor Mr Ramaphosa understands economics.