Hello and welcome to the intelligence from the economist.

In New York, I'm John Fastman.

And in London, I'm Jason Palmer.

Every weekday, we provide fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

Athletic shoes used to be worn by athletes during athletic pursuits.

These days, though, they're worn by almost everyone almost everywhere.

Athletic shoes has led to strong growth.

But makers of athletic gear may find tougher times ahead.

And why is it that tales of teenage angst suit horror films so well?

We peek through our fingers at the latest film to examine the unease of adolescence and

the gruesomeness of growing up.

But first, for nine months now, war has raged in Ukraine.

And for much of that time, Russian troops have been occupying the nuclear power plant

in the southern region of Zapparizia.

It's nothing more than luck that have hazard-shelling hasn't caused any accidents at the facility.

Team of UN inspectors have finally arrived at Europe's largest nuclear power plant in

Ukraine.

That's right.

But the Russians, who do?

In September for outside officials to get a look at just how perilous the situation was.

And on Monday, following yet another weekend of shelling, those same officials reported

new damage at the complex.

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