In this issue

MAN VS. MICROBE
THE CORONAVIRUS IS JUST THE BEGINNING. WE ARE SO NOT READY FOR THIS..

My Brief Life in the Ransomware Racket
Hacking is so easy now, our un-tech-savvy reporter could do it. Almost..

We're Not Ready for This

As epidemics spread with unprecedented speed, public policy is not keeping pace

8 mins

The Economic Pain Is Mild, So Far

But no one knows how bad the outbreak will be, and the damage to globalization could linger

7 mins

What Use Does WallStreet Have for Newspaper?

Warren Buffett just gave up on local news. But other investors look even less friendly

6 mins

What Trump Can Do To Juice the Economy

With Democrats in control of the House, more fiscal stimulus is likely off the table.

5 mins

The Mess Iowa Made

A muddled outcome and low voter turnout made the country’s first presidential primary contest an unmitigated disaster for Democrats.

5 mins

A Weather Startup Takes Flight

Windy.com is moving beyond extreme-sports fans with its hyperlocal forecasts

3 mins

He Still Runs $121 Billion - A Crude, Sexist Joke Cost Ken Fisher $4 Billion In Assets

Some big investors were quick to drop the money manager. But his sales machine is doing just fine

10+ mins

We have your Files Send bitcoin or else...

The time I sabotaged my editor with ransomware I bought for $150 on the dark web

10+ mins

NO CITY HATES ITS LANDLORDS QUITE LIKE BERLIN

ACTIVISTS SAY THE NEW FIVE-YEAR RENT FREEZE IS MERELY A GOOD START. WHO’S UP FOR EXPROPRIATING SOME PRIVATE PROPERTY? BY CAROLINE WINTER AND ANDREW BLACKMAN

10+ mins

Buy Your Way Into the Aristocracy

For €80,000 and up, you too can be a lord or lady

6 mins

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