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India’s middle class is driving significant consumption growth, particularly in luxury goods, foreign travel, and real estate. Rising disposable incomes and aspirational spending, fueled by debt and easy access to credit, are changing consumer behavior.

Researchers explain how Ontario’s Basic Income Pilot affected people’s mental health—and what happened when it was cancelled early.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre both promised middle-class tax cuts this week. But the former hallmarks of a middle-class lifestyle — like owning a home or taking annual vacations — are increasingly out of reach for younger adults. 

The tech magnate has many links to the new Trump administration and the cost-slashing effort led by Elon Musk. His name? Peter Thiel.

Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column. Delia Cai is filling in as Prudie for Jenée Desmond-Harris while she’s on parental leave. Submit questions here.

People in the EU are being advised to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours as part of a European strategy that aims to increase readiness for catastrophic floods and fires, pandemics and military attacks.

Sunday’s Oscars ceremony was a productive night for The Brutalist, which scooped up the statuettes for cinematography, score, and best actor.

To date, the sextet, all of whom report directly to Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, have collectively spent nearly 140 years working for the blue-chip brand.