The Brutalist Report

Quartz

From Louis XIV to Brunei's sultan: 20 rulers who held thrones for decades [2d]
How much real power monarchs still hold in 20 countries [2d]
15 royal palaces you can visit, from Versailles to the Forbidden City [2d]
10 royals with vast fortunes and the assets behind them [2d]
How the British royal family makes its money: 10 sources and mechanisms [2d]
Arm Holdings beat revenue expectations thanks to data center demand [2d]
Qualcomm's push into new markets drives a sales forecast that beats expectations [2d]
The Dow soars 1,500 points as a Democratic midterm election sweep lifts markets [2d]
McDonald's is testing new value bundles as U.S. restaurant traffic slips [2d]
From Peru to Kenya: 12 countries affected by El Niño [2d]
Why cities in Washington and New York typically freeze later than suburbs [2d]
What a strong El Niño could mean for your heating bill, region by region [2d]
Reno's freeze-free season grew 69.6%, the largest gain of 16 ranked U.S. locations [2d]
Hottest years on record: 10 topics, from 2016 to 2024 and what 2027 would need [2d]
How cold is too cold to exercise outside? 10 things to weigh before a winter workout [2d]
10 ways to train indoors this winter, and what changes calorie burn in each [2d]
Winter produce and vitamin C: 12 fruits and vegetables worth knowing [2d]
From carbon monoxide to norovirus: 9 winter health risks that aren't the flu [2d]
8 winter workouts and how many calories they burn [2d]
Flu, COVID-19, RSV, norovirus and strep throat: symptoms, tests and treatments [2d]
10 things Google says Gemini 4 Carbon does, and who gets it first [2d]
15 positions Abdul El-Sayed sets out in his Michigan Senate campaign [2d]
10 trending products on Google Trends to sell in 2026 [2d]
10 moments from the Ohio governor race that ended a 20-year Democratic drought [2d]
5 takeaways from the 2026 midterms, from grocery bills to Trump’s rallies [2d]
Quarterbacks hold 15 of the 25 biggest NFL contracts for 2026 [2d]
From a $16 million Lakers deal to a $15.5 billion Cowboys, 10 costs of team ownership [2d]
10 Champions League prize money payments, from the £16.2m starting fee to the final [2d]
How 10 U.S. metros built their NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL title records [2d]
10 facts about muscle cramps and how to stop them [2d]
10 of Europe's biggest soccer stadiums and how to buy tickets for a match [2d]
10 things to know about creatine, from muscle fuel to brain health [2d]
The most-studied languages in the world, according to Duolingo [2d]
The states that have produced the most U.S. presidents [2d]
10 gratitude practices Harvard Health links to happiness and better health [2d]
5 unusual presidential pets, from a leashed raccoon to tiger cubs [2d]
The biggest Supreme Court cases of the 2026-27 term [2d]
Alcohol stocks jump as Democrats' election sweep lifts hopes on tariffs [2d]
Datadog stock drops despite earnings beat as a top AI customer cuts usage [2d]
Big tech stocks soar as investors bet Democrats could bring AI spending back to reality [2d]
U.S. oil plunges below $90 a barrel after Vance said the Iran war cost Republicans the election [2d]
Outback Steakhouse's former biggest franchisee filed for bankruptcy over rising costs [2d]
U.S. trade deficit edged lower in September as imports hit a record high [2d]
U.S. diesel stocks fell to the lowest since 2003 as crude inventories dropped for a fifth week [2d]
Apple is still charging more than 3 times its cost for iPhone storage upgrades [2d]
The first 15 places to give women the right to vote [2d]
11 foods that can help lower cholesterol, from oats and beans to salmon [2d]
The most popular free Coursera courses of all time, according to Class Central [2d]
Charity scams: 10 things to know before you give [2d]
5 neck stretches and exercises from a physical therapist for pain and stiffness [2d]
The 2026 Nobel Prize winners in every category — and what they won for [2d]
Democrats win Congress: 10 takeaways on how they did it and what it means [2d]
Recount thresholds range from a tie to 10% of the winner's vote, by state [2d]
15 states on the white Christmas list this 2026, from Alaska to Maine [2d]
Voters rejected AI data centers across America [2d]
CoreWeave bonds tumble to new lows after Texas elected a data center foe [2d]
Oil prices slide as election results dim Iran escalation fears [2d]
Democrats winning the Senate could be a win for the Fed's independence [2d]
10 flu shot myths and what the CDC said about them [2d]
Chip stocks slip as Democrats' election sweep clouds the outlook for data centers [2d]
The professions Americans trust the most — and least [2d]
Arizona to Petaluma: 15 minimum wage changes set for 2027 [2d]
The 10 countries with the most Olympic medals of all time [2d]
6 donors and donor groups, from Musk to crypto firms, behind 2026 campaign cash [2d]
7 expected Democratic chairs and 3 oversight fronts that could test business in 2027 [2d]
Musk's $483 million and 7 other shifts in 2026 midterm money [2d]
Democrats swept Congress, and 10 takeaways show who won and who lost [2d]
U.S. median net worth is $215,900, but the mean is $1,241,500 [2d]
12 possible health benefits of magnesium, from sleep to stress [2d]
12 ways your sleeping position affects your back, neck, and heartburn [2d]
5 key findings from Coursera's 2026 Job Skills Report on AI and work [2d]
Congressional salary and perks: 10 things to know about pay and benefits [2d]
From 635 vetoes to 44: the veto records of 10 presidents [2d]
From Nathaniel Banks to Mike Johnson: 10 contested House speaker elections [2d]
10 laws and amendments Congress passed after voters chose its successors [2d]
5 long government shutdowns in U.S. history, from the 2025 record to 1995 [2d]
13 states with zero tax on retirement income, from Alaska to Wyoming [2d]
The AI terms everyone should know, from agentive to zero-shot [2d]
The NFL's most valuable teams in 2026, according to Forbes [2d]
Shares of Tesla and SpaceX fall after Elon Musk's midterm election bet backfired [2d]
Strep throat vs. a sore throat: 10 signs and triggers from one Mayo Clinic page [2d]
The average 401(k) balance by age — how does yours compare? [2d]
20-20-20 rule: 10 things to know about easing digital eye strain [2d]
The 5 best Amtrak train rides for snowy winter views [2d]
11 GLP-1 side effects to know before taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound [2d]
9 free-to-start AI courses from DataCamp's 2026 ranking, beginner to graduate [2d]
9 midterm bets, from a $951,198 wager to a $67 million Texas Senate race [2d]
North Carolina, Florida and California voters weigh in on 6 tax and housing measures [2d]
5 governor's races flipped to Democrats in 2026, all in states Trump won [2d]
11 skilled trades with median pay from $56,600 to $106,580 [2d]
10 historic wins in the 2026 midterms, from Bottoms to Stratton [2d]
The most popular programming languages in 2026, according to the TIOBE Index [2d]
20 best S&P 500 stocks of 2026 so far, led by Sandisk's 858% gain [2d]
10 midterm results from 1932 to 2026, and how the 2026 Senate gain compares [2d]
10 easy exercises that may help ease knee pain, from half squats to leg raises [2d]
Stocks after midterms: 10 findings on the S&P 500's record since 1950 [2d]
Nearly $12 billion in 2026 midterm spending, and 6 races that show it [2d]
Democrats flipped 7 Senate seats in 2026 — Republicans held Kansas for 94 years [2d]
10 exercises that may help ease knee pain, from half squats to leg raises [2d]
SpaceX selected Qualcomm to supply technology for Starlink Mobile's U.S. 5G ground network [2d]