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A record one-third of American workers now have government-issued paid leave. The U.S. remains one of few nations without a federal paid leave policy for new parents or medical care.
In Africa's booming online gig economy, women comprise just 27% of the workforce. Meet Vivian, a Lagos resident whose 12-step commute to her home office exemplifies this evolving digital landscape.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame declared his ambition to build civilian nuclear reactors, stating nuclear energy isn't "too complex or risky for developing countries." He aims to diversify Rwanda's energy mix.
Reeves vows £2.5bn for quantum computing and AI to stop UK tech "drifting abroad." She tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while pledging closer EU ties.
Georgia farmers devastated by Hurricane Helene's $5.5B economic hit just got a lifeline. USDA Secretary Rollins announced over $500M to help rebuild from the storm's widespread agricultural destruction.
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For decades, the global fashion industry has quietly depended on a small city in southern India. T-shirts, cotton basics, and knitwear worn by millions across the world often trace their origins back to Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu — a city known as India’s knitwear capital. But a few years ago, the very ...
The Federal Transit Administration is investing $100.3 million to expand transit options around FIFA World Cup stadiums this summer.
A decade of well-drilling experience wasn't enough to make Mike Fleming see geothermal energy as his future—until his boss changed everything with a single recommendation.
America's nuclear renaissance is officially underway: The NRC just approved TerraPower's Natrium reactor for construction—the first new U.S. reactor greenlit in a decade.
Canada's British Columbia is ditching daylight saving time for good—but research warns the shift itself increases heart attacks, strokes, and accidents.
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The global shift to clean energy demands copper, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements—but mining them strains ecosystems while a handful of countries control supply chains.
U.S. Customs plans to return seized importer funds within 45 days—no lawsuits required.
A routine train ride from Menlo Park to San Francisco masked a transportation revolution: Caltrain's $2.4 billion electrification of 51 miles of track eliminated diesel trains overnight.
The American Public Transportation Association is pushing Congress to boost transit funding in the next surface transportation bill.
Washington lawmakers are racing to ban workplace microchip implants before dystopian fiction becomes reality. Two Democrats introduced legislation to criminalize the practice.
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Solar power surged 35% in 2025, outpacing all other generation sources as renewables offset nearly 75% of new US power demand.
Drowsy driving poses a serious threat on America's roads, according to a new Governors Highway Safety Association report released Feb. 26.
A regional transit system secured emergency funding to avert immediate service cuts, but its survival hinges on voters approving a tax measure in November 2026.
A city of 100,000 thriving between two major highways: Sandy Springs, Georgia, turns 20 while balancing growth with parks and natural spaces.
Hiring slowed in January, with U.S. employers adding just 130,000 jobs as the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%. However, annual revisions reveal last year's job growth was much weaker than initially reported.
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Thousands of job seekers, especially low-income and non-native English speakers, have fallen victim to unscrupulous employment agencies demanding illegal upfront fees.
Egypt's government undergoes major overhaul, appointing 13 new ministers to steer the country's economic future.
Challenging the chaos myth, a groundbreaking study reveals cash handouts may be a powerful tool to improve lives. Discover the surprising findings that defy conventional wisdom.
**Dhaka's Jamaat-e-Islami chief unveils bold election pledge: Quadruple Bangladesh's GDP to $2 trillion by 2040 if victorious.**
Tensions flare as Trump steps in to mediate the Nile River dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia, where the colossal Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has fueled a decade-long regional standoff.
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Desperate job seekers, often low-income and non-native English speakers, have fallen victim to unscrupulous employment agencies demanding illegal upfront fees with little to show for it.
Midlife crisis strikes harder for 1960s-70s Americans, who face rising loneliness, depression, and physical decline compared to prior generations. These concerning global trends demand attention.
The mayor's pickup navigates a forgotten town, where pines reclaim the land once dominated by the Urania mill's saws. Amidst the weeds and decay, the smokestack stands as a silent witness to the town's faded glory.
Africa's youth bulge is redefining the continent's future, as over 70% of its people are under 30. Entrenched inequalities, poverty, and unemployment reshape how societies interact globally.
Federal officials have a plan to curb billions in Medicare Advantage overpayments. Will they act on it, or will the status quo prevail?
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Uganda's youth are the key to its future, yet they remain disillusioned as President Museveni's 40-year reign continues unabated, despite a population where over three-quarters are under 35.
The House just approved a spending bill that boosts HUD funding, rejecting the White House's proposed cuts that advocates warned would devastate housing and homelessness programs.
*Bangladesh's upcoming election on February 12 will be a pivotal moment for the country's democratic future, as it grapples with the aftermath of a 2024 uprising that toppled the longtime Prime Minister.*
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Brace for a seismic shift in the water industry as regulators prepare to subject companies to rigorous, routine inspections. But will these reforms truly hold them accountable?
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The world's billionaires amassed a staggering $18.3 trillion in wealth last year, even as global progress against poverty and hunger stagnated.
The waters off Copenhagen have concealed a remarkable 600-year-old secret - the world's largest medieval cargo ship, a "cog" whose size and construction unveil new insights into maritime trade in the Middle Ages.
Unearthing the Silk Road's Forgotten Gem: Archaeologists Uncover the Majestic Ruins of Kuva, a Vital Silk Road City in Uzbekistan.
*Amid escalating global tensions and US tariffs, Canadian PM Mark Carney embarks on a diplomatic mission to mend fences with China.*
The true radicalism of Martin Luther King Jr.'s thought remains under-appreciated. The "civil saint" portrayed today was, by the end of his life, a social and economic revolutionary seeking to transform America.