Turkey's incumbent president claimed victory in yesterday's second round election runoff. South Korea has an unusually high suicide rate for the rich world. When you're struggling with a decision or seeking fresh ideas, often the advice is sleep on it. We explore the hits that were first made in dreams and a new album filled with Paul Simon's nighttime inspirations.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again retained the presidency. We ask how the best chance in a generation to unseat him came unstuck—and what to expect from an emboldened autocrat. South Korea’s suicide rates have turned a dark corner, with deaths among women driving rising numbers. And Paul Simon’s new album prompts a look at musical hits first conceived in dreams.
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