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Welcome to Great Reads, where we share a selection of provocative, inspiring, and delightful stories worth your time this weekend.

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From factory jobs and consumer prices, to supply chains and trade flows, we take a visual look at how the global economy has changed in the past year
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Europe has been pushed to the brink – unstable, broke and impotent. The continent needs to get its act together so we can all have a better tomorrow
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Tumbler Ridge tragedy underscores need for regulation, but getting that right can be tricky. Getting it wrong can be dangerous
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A tourist haven, once counted among the safest in the country, rethinks its future after El Mencho’s death brings destruction
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Illustration by Jonathan Dyck
Prog rockers’ gamble to stay true to their art remains a lesson in creative courage
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It’s home cook beware as AI-generated recipes take over the internet
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