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New study suggests that nudge theory isn't all it's cracked up to be. Middle East authorities think they can do something about the rain. Harriet hegman has received the most votes in this primary. I called her to concede the race. This primary election is over, but now the real worn begins.

Wyoming’s sole representative in the House, once a Republican leading light and now a pariah for her views on Donald Trump, has been ousted from Congress. We attend her election-night defeat. The science behind behavioural nudges seems to be on increasingly shaky ground. And investigating the UAE’s questionable plans to make more rain. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer