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Americans turning more to local news since the COVID-19 crisis
During the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, research from Pew has shown that Americans are leaning towards local news sources instead of national ones.
China
China is here to stay – and America isn’t going away
These two superpowers will dominate geopolitics for the rest of this century. Other countries must learn how to navigate their rivalry.
COVID-19
The U.S. employment-population ratio drops to a historic low
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest jobs report has found that 17.75 million Americans were unemployed in June 2020, resulting in a historically high unemployment rate of 11.1%. ...
Future of Energy
Chart of the day: How US energy consumption has changed since independence
From coal to petroleum and the rise of renewables, American energy has changed a lot since 1776.
Climate Change
Over 60% of Americans say climate change is affecting their community
A report by Pew Research Center survey found that more than six in 10 Americans (63%) say climate change is currently affecting their local community.
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108 million Americans can't do their jobs from home
A study by the University of Washington has found that 75% of US workers are in jobs they cannot do from home, putting them at increased risk of catching COVID-19.
Systemic Racism
Have we finally reached a moment of promise and possibility on race?
The broad caucus of support behind Black Lives Matter, and institutional moves to remove the symbols of racism, show that change might finally be here.
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COVID-19 could change the welfare state forever
Governments are boosting spending to support those who have been most affected by COVID-19. The pandemic could lead to a new consensus on the welfare state.
Systemic Racism
After the George Floyd protests, what next for racial justice in the US?
A month after the killing of an unarmed African American by US police which sparked worldwide protests - has anything changed?
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
These are the most bicycle-friendly cities on the planet
The most bicycle-friendly cities have been ranked according to the Bicycle Cities Index 2019.
COVID-19
Traffic jams signal return to normal in New York but COVID-19 cases jump elsewhere
New York City has started to lift some restrictions, with shops, restaurants and hairdressers reopening - although some social distancing measures remain.
COVID-19
COVID-19: This is when life will return to normal, according to the experts
Data from more than 500 epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists shows when we might start to do everything from haircuts to hugs again.
COVID-19
Forget 2009, this is the real credit crisis of our time
Households and companies of all sizes, already highly indebted, are taking on massive levels of new debt just to survive.
Systemic Racism
A brief history: here’s what you need to know about Juneteenth
A look back to 19 June 1865 – the date that marks the end of slavery in the US – and at how it is observed today.
Systemic Racism
4 ways to be an ally in the fight against racism
Combating ingrained systemic racism needs active engagement from white people and non-black people of colour – here's where to start.