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Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist.

In London, I'm Jason Palmer.

And in New York, I'm John Fastman.

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

Not far from Indonesia's capital lies a community of thousands who live a religious, ascetic life.

Our correspondent meets with the Bad Wee people and finds some edging out into the modern world

just as that world encroaches on their way of life.

And every dog must have its day, but some get more days than others.

Our data team combed through the numbers to determine what determines a breed's popularity.

It varies by country, but it turns out that starring in a movie really helps.

But first...

... First. The emergence of COVID-19 brought about a global health crisis

endangering millions of lives.

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