Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
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10/18/2021
Best Credit in Years Opens Americans’ Path to Big Life Decisions
U.S. household balance sheets are in their best shape in years, giving Americans greater capacity to propel consumer spending and, in some cases, to make life-altering decisions.
10/04/2021
A Three-Day Work Week? One Startup Experiments to Draw Talent
A shortage of technology talent has Indian companies offering sweeteners like more vacation time and gender-neutral parental leave as they compete for graduates and professionals. One Bangalore startup is trying a more dramatic solution: a three-day work week.
10/03/2021
This Is What Europe’s Green Future Looks Like
The EU’s first awards for sustainable design and architecture offer an initial glimpse of the New European Bauhaus, a modern aesthetic for an old continent.
09/20/2021
Istanbul Turns Taps on Old Fountains, Joining Global Push for Free Drinks
For the Ottomans, providing drinking water was a philanthropic duty. These days, free public fountains are getting a push from health advocates, environmentalists and city planners.
09/09/2021
How Rotterdam’s Flood Defenses Could Help Save Us All
Climate change is increasingly threatening cities with catastrophic flooding. Many are now looking to Rotterdam, and its long history of innovation when it comes to holding water at bay.
09/15/2021
Flying-Taxi Hubs Planned for 65 Cities Spanning London to LA
A network of flying-taxi hubs is planned for 65 cities in a tie-up between infrastructure firm Urban-Air Port and South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co., which is developing a vertical take-off and landing craft.
09/08/2021
New York Bans Sale of Gasoline-Powered Cars Starting in 2035
The sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks will be banned in New York State in 14 years, under legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday.
08/31/2021
How Philadelphia Housing Repairs Drove Down Crime
As U.S. cities explore criminal justice reform amid a spike in homicides, a new study offers insight into the kinds of investments that might help.
08/17/2021
U.S. to Ship First of 500 Million Shots Pledged by Biden at G-7
President Joe Biden’s administration is sending 488,370 Pfizer Inc. Covid-19 vaccine doses to Rwanda, including the first shipments that are part of a pledge he made at a Group of Seven summit to donate 500 million doses worldwide.
08/17/2021
China Approves Renewable Mega-Project for Green Hydrogen
The Chinese region of Inner Mongolia has approved a massive power project that will use solar and wind to produce green hydrogen.
06/07/2021
When is a dollar not a dollar?
The digital dollar would cause a revolution. The influential American economist Tyler Cowen reveals the crucial yet complex realities of economic digitization.
06/01/2021