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How AI will upend the news
Sep 1, 2025

How AI will upend the news

Generative AI promises to revolutionize people’s relationship with information — and news organizations need to get ahead of that change.

Modi, Putin signal unity at China summit
Sep 1, 2025

Modi, Putin signal unity at China summit

The displays of warmth and laughter between the leaders of India, China, and Russia in Tianjin underscored how much US President Donald Trump has shaken up global diplomacy.

Inside the Fight to Unionize Starbucks
Sep 1, 2025

Inside the Fight to Unionize Starbucks

Jason Woods is an organizer and national spokesperson for Starbucks Workers United. The labor union recently hit a milestone with 600 coffee shops organized across the United States, but baristas are still struggling with low pay and sub-par working conditions—all while CEO Brian Niccol made $96 million in his first few months on the job. Woods sat down with Current Affairs associate editor Alex Skopic and Common Dreams journalist Stephen Prager to discuss the union’s fight for fair wages.