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How could a more diverse Gen Z affect the 2020 US election?
16 million more Gen Zs are eligible to vote in the 2020 election. Gen Zs have the highest number of Hispanic and Black individuals than any other voters demographic.
COVID-19
2021 will set off an avalanche of business insolvencies
It's predicted that 2021 could bring an avalanche of business insolvencies as the effects of lockdown regulations, in response to COVID-19, are realized.
United States
The climate loop: 6 ways global warming is fuelling US fires
Forest fires have been increasing dramatically, as global warming is leading to longer, harsher droughts and more extreme weather events.
United States
This is how Americans are spending the time they saved on the commute
A report published in VoxEU shows that American commuters save around 54 minutes a day by not traveling to work. This saved time is used for childcare and leisure.
United States
This 3D map shows the U.S. cities with the highest economic output
The United States can boast the world's largest economy, committing over $21 trillion dollars and a quarter of the world's GDP. This 3D map shows the country's largest economic output.
United States
Here's how immigrants have boosted the U.S. economy
A new study finds that while immigrants make up roughly 15% of workers in the United States, they are 80% more likely to become entrepreneurs.
Geopolitics
How US-China tensions could hamper development efforts
Development issues are becoming part of a mounting ideological competition between the two top powers in the world.
Climate Change
This chart shows the spiralling costs of California's wildfires
Over the last decade fire suppression in California cost 16 times as much as it did during the 1980s.
Systemic Racism
This is how systemic racism is hampering progress around the world
Systemic racism has hampered economic and social progress since the abolition of the slave trade. Countries including the United States, France and Brazil are still struggling with issues...
Global Health
Movie star Boseman's death begs the question: why are Black Americans more likely than others to die of cancer?
The death of the Black Panther star at 43 put the disease in the spotlight: why are Black people in the US 40% more likely to die from colorectal cancer?
China
Explainer: What we know about China's 'dual circulation' economic strategy
China are working to become a more dependant nation, by introducing a 'dual circulation' model. The model will mean China relies more on internal supply.
Gender Parity
Citigroup has just appointed the first female CEO of a Wall Street bank
Jane Fraser has been appointed chief executive officer of Citigroup bank. It is the first time a major Wall Street bank has had a female CEO.
COVID-19
What’s it like to be unemployed during the pandemic? One New Yorker shares his story
Jay Fairbrother is a 38-year-old out of work accountant from New York. He shares his experience of being unemployed during the pandemic as well as his fears for the future.
United States
This many young Americans haven't lived with their parents since the Great Depression
52% of young adults currently say they're residing with one or both of their parents, and COVID-19 is thought to be directly responsible for a 5% rise.
COVID-19
This is how many Americans are at risk of eviction
A mass eviction could cause spikes in COVID-19 cases, as more people are forced to congregate in homeless shelters.