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COVID-19 is redrawing the geo-political map of the world - this week's Great Reset podcast
COVID struck as nationalism was on the rise and multilateralism on the retreat. A panel of experts wonder if we'll see more or less co-operation as we reset the world.
Cycling in Africa is booming. These activists want to make it safer
Cycling has surged in popularity across Africa as result COVID-19, as a way to respect social distancing and avoid crowded public transport. Activists like Andy Costa hope to make it safer.
Women of colour are worst affected by the U.S. COVID-19 labour shock
Since February, the number of Hispanic women in the U.S. labor force has fallen nearly 7%, the number of Black women declined 5.6%, and the number of white women by nearly 3%.
Riding out the pandemic: How COVID-19 turned Europe into a cycle superpower
COVID-19 has caused a cycling boom as people use bikes instead of public transport. This is how European governments responded - and which country is investing most.
Britons would pay more tax for a fairer society as COVID-19 exposes inequality
A new survey by think-tank Women's Budget Group has shown the majority of Britons support paying more tax in aid of creating a more equal society.
Study: Air pollution makes you more likely to contract and die from COVID-19
Data from the US Environmental Protection Agency and Johns Hopkins University has found that exposure to air pollution may influence the severity of COVID-19 illness.
Citizens in these countries have the most trust in scientists
Around the world, scientists have more credibility than the government, the media or business leaders, according to the Pew Research Center.
How do workers really feel about remote working? This survey had some surprising results
The poll asked managers and employees about the effectiveness of their companies’ digital transformations. The results show a stark difference in opinion.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 7 October
Top stories: Hope for a vaccine; two economic warnings; new restrictions in Europe.
Why the downturn is good news for subscription companies
The downturn is accelerating the shift towards subscription-based business models. Here are 4 factors to consider for firms thinking of making this change.
COVID-19 could see U.S. population shrink faster
According to the latest estimates by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, U.S. population will be 374 million by 2046, 10 million less than 2018's prediction.
WHO: Just 10% of the world has caught COVID-19 and things are about to get 'difficult'
The World Health Organization estimates that 10% of the world's population have already contracted COVID-19, meaning the vast majority are still vulnerable to the disease.