Reading archive 2022-10-22

The ‘This American Life’ of ghost stories is captivating Gen Z ‘Otherworld’ podcast has amassed fandom by tapping into a growing online fascination with the paranormal

As Elon Musk expands his reach, Washington worries: Many lawmakers see the billionaire as too powerful and increasingly reckless - "'Elon, The Everywhere' is what one White House official called him. 'He believes he is such a gift to mankind that he doesn’t need any guardrails, that he knows best.'"

Under Xi, China wants absolute security. It’s making the world nervous.

The World Cup is only a month away. Will Qatar be ready?

Mar-a-Lago classified papers held U.S. secrets about Iran and China: Iran’s missile program, U.S. intelligence work aimed at China were among the most sensitive material seized by the FBI, people familiar with the matter say