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International Trade and Investment
This is how COVID-19 and Brexit are reshaping Europe’s trading landscape
China overtook the US as the EU's largest trade partner in terms of goods in the second quarter of 2021, with the share of imports from Switzerland increasing.
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COVID-19: This is how many Americans now live below the poverty line
The share of Americans living below the poverty line rose by 1 percentage point in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, as a result of COVID-19.
Climate Change
The world's largest tree is under threat from wildfires. Here's how firefighters are protecting it
With California's wildfires raging, 'General Sherman' is being wrapped in tinfoil by firefighters to help protect the Sequoia National park's greatest asset.
SDIS2021
Paris or Manhattan: Which type of city is best for reducing emissions?
As urbanization piles pressure on cities, a study of the total carbon impact of buildings suggests high-density, low-rise areas could be more sustainable.
Digital Communications
How community run internet is bridging the digital divide in Detroit
People in Detroit are installing their own internet network in a project run by the Equitable Internet Initiative to roll out affordable broadband.
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How did COVID-19 spike U.S. food insecurity levels?
Food insecurity increased in the US during 2020, according to a new report, with almost 15% of households with children classified as being food insecure.
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How 9/11 is still having a fatal impact on New York's firefighters
In July 2019, officials in New York reported that 200 firefighters had died from illnesses related to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Cities and Urbanization
Smart cities are a legacy of 9/11
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, New York City adopted anti-terrorism and surveillance technologies, which would lay the foundation for smart cities.
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New business applications in the US hit historic highs last year
New business applications in the United States fell during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, but by summer 2020 they'd recovered to historic highs.
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A timeline of everything that happened on 9/11
Within three hours on September 11, 2001, New York’s tallest buildings had collapsed and the Pentagon was on fire. Here's a timeline of what happened.
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This is what it was like inside the White House on 9/11
Following news of the plane crashing into the World Trade Center, the Secret Service evacuated the White House. A member of staff remembers the events.
The Ocean
Hurricane Ida turned into a monster thanks to a giant warm patch in the Gulf of Mexico – here’s what happened
In a process called rapid intensification, hurricanes can form and get stronger when heat at the ocean surface is higher than 78 F.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Biden 'climate corps' plan excites young Americans seeking green jobs
The Civilian Climate Corps is modelled in part on a 1930s Depression-era initiative and could create jobs and help tackle climate change across the United States.
Geopolitics
Asian countries make up 40% of the world’s top 10 video gaming markets
Video gaming is a very lucrative and popular industry around the world, with a global revenue of $154.6 billion expected in 2021.
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What is the US infrastructure bill? An expert explains
The US Senate has passed the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, promising vital investment in areas from roads, broadband access and drinking water.