The Chessmen

Monday October 10 2022

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The Chessmen

Sanity Break

Iranian women have embraced 'Bella Ciao’—the Italian anti-fascist song that dates back to World War II and made it their own.

Headlines that matter

Check out this edition for the most important stories from around the world today!

Smart & Curious

Here’s a list of very good reads to kick off your work week.

Feel Good Place

Need an immediate pick-me-up? We have you covered! From hilarious animal clips to stuff that’ll make you go “lol why?!”, we have all you need to keep you sane on even your worst hair day.

May 5 2025

How a billionaire gained control over a city’s real estate—under the guise of slum redevelopment.

April 28 2025

India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty and threatened to disrupt Pakistan’s water supply.

April 21 2025

New data suggests a distant planet may host alien life—but is the biosignature a load of bs?

April 14 2025

In part two, we look at the mainstreaming of the Manosphere—and its spread to our shores.

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