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Taming the beast
When faced with unexpected and unfamiliar situations, our instinct might force us to panic. But as the Stoic philosophers of Rome explained, there is another option: keep calm and carry on.
From the art
While you’re stuck at home, it’s a good time to think about what you want from your office in the future. We meet three companies who believe that art enhances morale, identity and relationships.
Sacred cows
As panic-buying and uncertainty scrutinise food production, the Paris Agricultural Show’s focus on traceability and provenance offers a recipe for the future we should all stick to.
Get in on the action
A guide to the best new culture to watch, read and listen to. Featuring Oliver Hermanus's beautiful South-African drama, Damien Chazelle’s jazzy new musical and a documentary about experimental homes.
Frontline reporting
In Italy’s worst-hit region, a plucky local newspaper is a lifeline for residents. We meet its editor to learn about the challenges of covering a pandemic.
Full screen ahead
Streaming services are a boon but regional broadcasters are challenging the big players. In this golden age of television, the future of the small screen is a real cliffhanger.
Polling power
With the 2020 US elections on the horizon, we find out how the creatives behind the country’s most effective political adverts bring in the votes.
The opener
What to wear and have delivered, the place you can still go to for fun and love letters to some of our favourite cities.
Hanging together
Our editor in chief on our marvellous readers, lessons learnt in lockdown and what’s ahead.
