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Dhaka like a local Our video journalist’s guide to rickshaws, minarets and markets.

“That’s Dhaka for you — intense, generous, and unpredictable.”

From @reuters.com latest City Memo:

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Joshua Idehen on ‘Mum Does the Washing’ and the –isms that shape us The British-born Nigerian poet and musician discusses working across formats, the risks of political art, and the lesson he's taking from Dolly Parton.

"If I'm convincing men that it's okay to talk about stuff and it's okay to feel and I'm showing them a glimpse of what a better world can look like, then I'm winning," @joshuaidehen.bsky.social tells @reuters.com in our latest Culture Current.

Read the full Q&A: www.reuters.com/lifestyle/jo...

Big blows, bad blood and blue lanes Global Sports Editor Ossian Shine brings you Inside Track—your essential guide to the weekend in sport, from concussion concerns on the Lions tour to cricket tensions simmering over “Handshake-gate.”

This week from @reuters.com's Inside Track:
🏉 Ringrose’s stand puts concussion in the spotlight
🏏 Cricket’s “Handshake-gate” sets up a fiery Oval finale
🏊‍♀️ McIntosh and Marchand light up Singapore’s pool

Here's @ossianshine.bsky.social's guide to the sporting stage: www.reuters.com/sports/big-b...

Joshua Idehen on ‘Mum Does the Washing’ and the –isms that shape us The British-born Nigerian poet and musician discusses working across formats, the risks of political art, and the lesson he's taking from Dolly Parton.

Joshua Idehen’s “Mum Does the Washing” started as a Twitter thread. Now it’s a Forward Prize-shortlisted poem.

In @reuters.com’s latest Culture Current, he explains how the piece evolved — and which line has caused the most controversy.

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‘It’s the most empathetic voice in my life’: How AI is transforming the lives of neurodivergent people AI tools like ChatGPT are helping neurodivergent users communicate more clearly and confidently — though some experts warn that overreliance could come at a cost.

Introducing AI&Us, a new feature series from @reuters.com exploring the surprising ways artificial intelligence is transforming everyday life.

First up: @hanirichter.bsky.social on how chatbots are becoming a lifeline for some neurodivergent users.

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Milestones, match-ups and makeovers Global Sports Editor Ossian Shine brings you Inside Track—your essential guide to the weekend in sport, from the centenary spectacle of the Fastnet Race and the drama of the Women’s European Championship to men’s tennis stars burning out ahead of the Canadian Open.

This week from @reuters.com's Inside Track:
⛵ Women at the helm in Fastnet’s centenary
🦁 England’s Lionesses find strength in solidarity
🎾 Toronto hit by withdrawals

Don't miss global sports editor @ossianshine.bsky.social's essential guide to the sporting stage:
www.reuters.com/sports/miles...

Adam Aleksic on how algorithms are transforming the way we communicate The linguist and author of “Algospeak” traces how content moderation is breeding a whole new way of speaking — and what it means for the future of language.

In @reuters.com's latest Culture Current, linguist Adam Aleksic explains how content moderation, fringe slang and meme culture are shaping a whole new kind of digital dialect — “algospeak” — and what it means for the future of language.

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YouTube video by Reuters Reuters City Memo: Nairobi

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Nairobi like a local Our bureau chief’s guide to wildlife sanctuaries, Kenyan barbecue and handicrafts.

"Where else in the world can you start your day with a forest walk along caves and waterfalls, make a pit stop to feed giraffes or pet baby elephants, and enjoy a sunset while overlooking a national park?"

@reuters.com's latest City Memo takes us to Nairobi:

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Red jerseys, rivalries and roaring crowds Global Sports Editor Ossian Shine brings you Inside Track — your essential guide to the weekend in sport, from the British and Irish Lions’ tour in Australia to a historic All-Ireland hurling final.

This week from @reuters.com's Inside Track:
🦁 Lions tour kicks off in Brisbane
🏑 Cork and Tipp meet in a hurling final 100yrs in the making
⛳The Open returns to Portrush

Don't miss global sports editor @ossianshine.bsky.social's guide to the sporting stage:

www.reuters.com/sports/red-j...

James Graham on why the 2008 crash still defines our politics In ‘Make It Happen,’ the award-winning playwright behind ‘Dear England’ and ‘Ink’ explores how the financial crash reshaped Britain — and why its institutions still struggle to write a new story.

Award-winning British playwright James Graham has dramatized the workings of Parliament, England's Football Association, and now the banks.

Which institution does he think is most broken?

"It's certainly not the FA."

Read our full Q&A 👇
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James Graham on why the 2008 crash still defines our politics In ‘Make It Happen,’ the award-winning playwright behind ‘Dear England’ and ‘Ink’ explores how the financial crash reshaped Britain — and why its institutions still struggle to write a new story.

"Seventeen years on, we’re still living in the shadow of that huge crisis."

For @reuters.com's latest Culture Current, I spoke with award-winning playwright James Graham about his new show "Make It Happen" — and how the 2008 crash continues to shape our politics.

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Karachi like a local Our correspondent's tips on biryani, bazaars and late-night chai.

“People often say Karachi is too big, too crowded, too messy — and they’re not wrong … It’s a microcosm of Pakistan itself: volatile, welcoming and, if you know it well enough, quietly wonderful.”

From @reuters.com’s latest City Memo, by @aribashahid.bsky.social:

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Loneliness, legends and lightning laps Global Sports Editor Ossian Shine brings you Inside Track — your essential weekly preview to the weekend ahead in sports, from the Copa América to Centre Court.

This week from @reuters.com's Inside Track:
🎾 Centre Court loses its human chorus to electronic line-calling
🇧🇷 Marta returns for an encore at Copa América
⚡ Formula E lights up Berlin

Global sports editor @ossianshine.bsky.social breaks down the weekend in sports:
www.reuters.com/sports/lonel...

Aatish Taseer on identity and belonging in a nationalist age The author of “A Return to Self” recounts losing his Indian citizenship — and how it led to a reckoning with nationalism, belonging and the illusion of purity.

For @reuters.com's latest Culture Current, I spoke with
Aatish Taseer about his new book "A Return to Self" — and how exile reshaped his understanding of identity, belonging and the illusion of purity in a nationalist age.

🔗 Read the full Q&A:
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Singapore like a local Our columnist’s guide to hawker centres, art museums and beach getaways.

Hawker centres, a thriving arts scene, and tropical escapes — here's @reuters.com's latest City Memo on how to explore Singapore like a local:

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Bikes, berries and backheels Global Sports Editor Ossian Shine brings you Inside Track — your essential weekly preview to the weekend ahead in sport, from the Women’s Euros to the Tour de France.

This week from @reuters.com's Inside Track:

⚽ Women’s Euros opening weekend
🚴‍♂️ Tadej Pogačar chases history at the Tour
🍓 Wimbledon’s prized berry may no longer be top seed

Don’t miss @ossianshine.bsky.social's essential weekly preview of the weekend in sports:

www.reuters.com/sports/bikes...

Karen Hao on how the AI boom became a new imperial frontier The author of “Empire of AI” traces how OpenAI’s global reach is reshaping labor, energy and power — and why she sees echoes of empire in its rise.

In @reuters.com's latest Culture Current, @hanirichter.bsky.social speaks with journalist Karen Hao about how the AI industry is reshaping labor, energy and power — and why she sees echoes of empire in its rise.

Read the full interview 🔗 www.reuters.com/lifestyle/ka...

Dublin like a local Our correspondent’s tips on pubs, literary haunts and coastal walks.

From bracing dips at the Forty Foot to toe-tapping trad sessions and literary strolls through Dublin’s storied streets, explore the Irish capital like a local in @reuters.com's latest City Memo by correspondent Graham Fahy.

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Thrilled to launch *Inside Track* — our weekly sprint through the weekend in sport, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Grateful to the brilliant @yasmeenserhan.bsky.social for being the ideal collaborator and launch partner. Let’s see where this track takes us 🚀⚽🎾🏎️

Nostalgia, neglect and needle This week’s world of sport from Wimbledon to Spielberg

🚀 Launching today: Inside Track, your all-access pass to the weekend in sport, helmed by @reuters.com's global sports editor @ossianshine.bsky.social.

First up: Wimbledon’s clash of opposites, a Club World Cup where the locals barely look up & more.

Read the debut: www.reuters.com/sports/nosta...

Sami Tamimi on Palestinian cooking and cultural preservation amid the destruction in Gaza The chef behind ‘Boustany’ reflects on adapting Palestinian dishes for today’s world — and why honoring their roots still matters

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Sami Tamimi on Palestinian cooking and cultural preservation amid the destruction in Gaza The chef behind ‘Boustany’ reflects on adapting Palestinian dishes for today’s world — and why honoring their roots still matters

I’m thrilled to introduce Culture Current — a new Q&A series from @reuters.com featuring key voices in the world of arts and culture.

First up: Palestinian chef Sami Tamimi on Palestinian cooking and cultural preservation amid the destruction in Gaza.

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Houston like a local Our senior correspondent's guide to the best Tex-Mex, live theater and craft cocktails.

Follow @reuters.com's latest City Memo to Houston, where senior correspondent Ernest Scheyder guides us through live theater, Tex Mex and *checks notes* mutton busting.

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Montevideo like a local Our correspondent's tips on beaches, yerba mate tea and candombe music.

"Some people think of this 'tranquilo' city as just a pit-stop on the way to Argentina's more glamorous Buenos Aires ... But Montevideo is becoming a destination in its own right."

Find out why in @reuters.com's latest City Memo from Lucinda Elliott:

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Paris like a local Our correspondent’s tips on chic neighbourhoods, quirky museums and foodie havens.

"From tech to cuisine, fashion to pop culture, the City of Lights feels like it's shining bright once again."

Don't miss @michelrose.bsky.social's excellent local guide to Paris in Reuters' latest City Memo:

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Los Angeles like a local Our bureau chief's tips on trails, tacos and beaches.

Our latest @reuters.com City Memo takes us to sunny Los Angeles, where bureau chief @mhmilliken.bsky.social guides us through the city's best trails, tacos and beaches 👇

www.reuters.com/city-memo/lo...

Zurich like a local Our correspondent's tips on historical haunts and lakeside views.

"Few landlocked cities offer an alluring tableau for the dawn like Zurich."

Don't miss our latest @reuters.com City Memo, from correspondent Dave Graham:

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Istanbul like a local Our correspondent's guide to Bosphorus ferries, flaky pastries and local wines.

"Turkey's largest city has changed immensely over the last two centuries, and even since I first arrived here in 2009, yet it retains an alluring power that has enchanted travellers throughout history."

Read @reuters.com's guide to Istanbul, by Ezgi Erkoyun:

www.reuters.com/city-memo/is...