COVID-19 forced a crash course in remote learning, exposing gaps and sparking innovation. As schools pivot to hybrid models, districts weigh equity, teacher burnout, and funding to define what learning looks like next.
Studios are dusting off familiar titles as networks and streamers line up fresh takes on classic hits. From prestige dramas to sitcom staples, here’s what’s being rebooted, remade, and reimagined this year.
From personalized health alerts to smarter commutes and AI copilots at work, artificial intelligence is reshaping daily routines, raising productivity-and new questions about privacy, bias, and oversight.
Adults who pursue lifelong learning are gaining a competitive edge, as employers prioritize up-to-date skills and microcredentials. New programs and flexible courses are widening access, improving pay and mobility.
From Kyoto’s kimono workshops to Oaxaca’s looms and Accra’s vibrant kente markets, our guide maps the top places to experience traditional clothing and textiles, highlighting artisans, tours, and conservation efforts.
From finance to freight, startups are upending legacy players across continents, leveraging AI, lean models, and fresh capital. Regulators scramble as incumbents pivot, signaling a faster, global reset.
Tech-driven productivity gains and AI breakthroughs are shifting global markets, redrawing supply chains, lifting valuations, and testing policy frameworks as investors recalibrate risk and growth expectations.
As districts confront widening learning gaps, educators and policymakers are testing targeted funding, broadband expansion, and community tutoring hubs to bridge inequity and expand access, with early data showing promising gains.
From Seoul’s street stalls to Lisbon’s wine bars, a new roundup names the top global hotspots for food and culture lovers, highlighting immersive markets, avant‑garde kitchens, and festivals reshaping urban tourism.