The consumer is spending even while complaining about the economy. With Christmas approaching, a couple of economic reports are on tap this week. A simple year-end exercise can help you reflect on ...

Minecraft is a game made for exploration. From deep caves to the highest peaks, its worlds invite and celebrate explorers. Whether to store goods or test your building skills, you’ll need a house in ...

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A Minecraft Movie became one of the underdogs of 2025, grossing over $958 million at the Box Office. The video game-based movie was liked by players and non-players alike, and the performances by Jack ...

Senior Columnist Tim Harford writes the Undercover Economist column, and was previously an economics leader writer for the FT. He first joined the newspaper as Peter Martin Fellow in 2003. Tim is the ...

Misinformation isn’t just human. A new study shows how false signals spread across biology, from bacteria to bird flocks.