The Muslim who interviews Nazis, Ronaldo and soccer economics and other top stories of the week

A Juventus' jersey with the name of Cristiano Ronaldo is exhibited in a shop in Turin, Italy July 7, 2018. REUTERS/Massimo Pinca - RC1103813830

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Adrian Monck

She interviews jihadists and Nazis. A Muslim filmmaker lives dangerously.

Want to save the planet? Live in a “hobbit house” in Wales.

Selling 5 million jerseys wouldn’t be enough. Cristiano Ronaldo and soccer economics.

Image: Statista

AI won’t do this to your workplace. Debunking 8 common AI myths.

The magic of the markets – for God? Why Americans remain so religious.

Escaping the cash trap. How bank accounts lift people out of poverty.

Feel guilty often? Then others should probably trust you.

Globalization nears a “holy cow” moment. We’re underestimating technology’s impact on trade. (Chicago Booth Review)

Australia’s China reset. A new view of risks from a giant neighbour. (The Monthly)

The heat is just beginning. What this summer says about long-term climate change. (The New York Times)

Much worse than the Great Depression. The economic collapse in Greece. (Economy View)

Planes, trains, and the economically mobile. Draws data from Global Competitiveness Report. (Financial Times)

Cities in the face of drought. Cites Global Risks Report. (Telegraph)

The skills you need to learn now. Quotes co-chair of Forum Council on the Future of Gender, Education and Work. (Pulse Nigeria)

Which countries are ready for the future of production? Coverage of Forum research. (The Manufacturer)

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