Marco Rubio is executing the president’s wishes around the world, even when they contradict his past beliefs. What’s his long game? By Eric Martin and Nancy CookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind-the-scenes with the skeleton crew that’s unwinding every last bit of the airline—until there’s nothing left. By Drake Bennett and Sri Taylor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America’s elders need more places to live, but even in liberal enclaves that recognize the problem, developers are facing the fiercest foes of all: America’s elders. By Charley LockeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How De Beers and friends are battling the avalanche of cheaper, near-identical synthetic gems. By Stacey Vanek SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ambiguous future of Japan’s most prestigious group of animators won’t get clearer anytime soon. By Sohee Kim and Felix GilletteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short-form soap operas for smartphones are having their moment. By Christopher Beam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new genre has transformed the book business, unleashed a cottage industry and promised Hollywood its next big franchise. By Hannah Miller and Madison Muller   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors are betting Suno is the app that turns everyone into a rock star. Its detractors could fill an arena. By Lucas Shaw and Ashley Carman  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifteen years in, the ubiquitous mobile game is still crushing it. By Alanna OkunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A yearslong partnership between Narendra Modi’s government and Apple has established the country as a serious rival to China. By Sankalp PhartiyalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.