Known as effective altruism (EA), the movement has been called “the century’s biggest idea” and has rocketed up the political agenda because of its involvement in the artificial intelligence boom. Such is the fear in Washington about EA that one of Trump’s lieutenants, Emil Michael, the under-secretary of defence, has heavily criticised the “dystopian” movement. (Orlowski, The Telegraph)
Read MoreThe Trump administration must continue providing transition care to inmates with gender dysphoria, at least for now, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday. The justices denied the government’s request to freeze a lower-court order that found the administration’s decision to end such care for prisoners was not backed by sufficient evidence. (Mark, The Washington Post)
Read MorePeople aged 16-24 make up almost one third of those who have recently started claiming for the condition. (Searles, The Telegraph)
Read MoreToday, haunted houses are a seasonal staple, drawing visitors to attractions ranging from homemade neighborhood haunts to elaborate, professionally designed productions. While they’re now considered peak entertainment, their rise to popuarity in the United States began with a goal that had little to do with entertainment. (Greene, People)
Read MoreWhether a tool for séances, a spooky sleepover game or a horror movie trope, the Ouija board has been part of American culture since the late 19th century. Featuring an alphabet, numbers and a sliding planchette, the seemingly simple device promises something extraordinary: a way for ordinary people to communicate with the spirit world. (Bennington-Castro, History)
Read MoreYoung singletons are looking beyond conventional dating advice for answers about their romantic lives, which experts theorize could be fueled by the uncertainty around modern relationships. New polling from DatingNews revealed 64 per cent of Gen Z respondents surveyed have tried something spiritual, psychic or “manifestation-based" for love. (Marsden, Newsweek)
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