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• These 3 challenges are threatening to shake up economics
• Black Panther will be the first film to be shown in Saudi Arabia after a 35-year cinema ban
• How can we build happier cities?
• What happened to me was wrong. Time to make it illegal, too
• Portugal produced over 100% of its electricity from renewables in March
• Young Londoners face over 20 years of saving to buy a small apartment
• Brazil is at a crossroads. These are the paths it could take
• Investment, not debt, can kick-start an entrepreneurial Europe
• Plans for urban farming in Paris have gone through the roof
• The number of US students learning a foreign language has slumped
• These countries spend the most on healthcare. But do they get value for money?
• Here's what you need to know about the US-China trade dispute
• What causes good people to turn bad online?
• Why ozone could pose a challenge to food security
• How successful leaders can become CEOs
• This is how your childhood can shape the success of your career
• This is how trade benefits the US economy
• General Motors' dress code has just two words
• This device lets you talk to your computer - without saying a word
• Renewables grew twice as fast as fossil fuels in 2017
• Scientists have proposed three colossal geoengineering projects to slow polar melting
• These boats are using tourists to clean up Amsterdam's canals
• This Chinese hospital is putting its patients in the hands of AI
• Working from home could save you even more money than you think
• Japanese paper art could drive the future of electronics 
• Microsoft just signed the largest corporate solar deal in US history
• Even as birth rates decline overpopulation remains a global challenge 
• Healthcare costs impoverish millions. 4 ways to end the injustice
• Where in Europe are gender wage gaps lowest?
• What the postwar international order means for the US
• Universities must stay at the heart of the AI revolution. Here's why
• This supermarket is selling soup, beer and soap made from food waste
• Sleeping in stages could be good for your health
• What is transhumanism and how does it affect you?
• The trouble with speaking English as a second language
• All jobs should be advertised as flexible. Here's why
• This is the relationship between money and happiness
• Millennials are set to overtake Baby Boomers as the biggest generation in the US electorate
• There's one thing robots can't do as well as humans: pick strawberries
• The time it takes to learn a new language depends on what you want to do with it
• These are the world's most expensive cities
• This robot tricks hackers into giving away their information
• This is what the future holds for the International Space Station
• Genetics, wealth and their influence on children's cognitive ability
• US school teachers are among the worst-paid in the developed world
• The four types of shame and how they affect you
• It's time to totally change how we think about inequality
• The global youth movement is gaining momentum
• Computer simulations could replace animal testing for heart drugs
• Over a third of US college students can't afford to eat regular meals
• The Arctic may have ice-free summers if Paris climate goals are exceeded by just half a degree
• We have a space debris problem. Here’s how to solve it
• Jobs in these countries are safest from a robot revolution
• Where in Europe have wages fallen most?
• We’re losing the world’s forests, but there’s a way we can fight back
• Tree pulp and ocean plastic: how shoemakers are reducing their environmental footprint 
• Here's what a 'no talking' day might do to your productivity
• China is getting tough on smuggled waste
• The Sahara Desert has grown 10% bigger in the last century
• Why are we so bad at spotting mistakes?
• Democracy isn't in as much trouble as you might think
• 4 mega-trends for the future of work
• Education systems can stifle creative thought. Here’s how to do things differently
• How the United States can win back its manufacturing mojo
• Why embracing human rights will ensure AI works for all
• Why we need to measure military cyber power
• Governments can fight corruption by joining the digital payment revolution
• Nature is our strongest ally in ensuring global water security
• Blockchain is facing a backlash. Can it survive? 
• Kids aren’t biased at age 6. And then this happens
• Norwegians prefer to have children before saying 'I do'
• Southeast Asia is closing its island beaches to recover from climate change and tourism
• Why retreating from globalisation is not the solution to Britain’s economic problems
• Robots are helping to take care of Japanese senior citizens
• Germans and Americans think very differently about their relationship
• French children to start school at three - is that too young?
• Africa has a new free trade area. This is what you need to know
• This newly-discovered human organ could explain how cancer spreads
• Ikea is reinventing its classic meatball with an unexpected ingredient
• Google has made it official: The internet is now mobile-first
• How to spot a child genius
• New York City may criminalize company expectations that workers check emails at home
• These are the creative ways old smartphones are saving rainforests
• The World Health Organization is preparing for ‘Disease X’
• 10 ways government leaders can improve transport mobility
• Older Americans are less likely to read than younger people
• This is why daydreaming could be the enemy of productivity
• This is how shipwrecks could inspire new forms of renewable energy
• Could AI be the future of suicide prevention?
• This smartphone app could help track the progression of Parkinson's
• Why bribery in Africa can no longer be tolerated
• A glimpse into the future of human rights
• How technology can transform leadership – for the good of employees
• Why mundane situations are more complex for self-driving cars
• Antibiotic use is soaring. Here's why that's a problem
• Disney leads the charge as traditional TV networks muscle in on streaming territory
• Seven stories from China you might have missed in March
• How probing the Titanic sinking demonstrates the shortcomings of AI
• This lab is transforming leftover almond shells into power, plastic, and beer
• Powerful predictions for the future from a leading physicist
• These discoveries saved billions of lives
• It has been a landmark year for signed languages in film. Here's what we can learn
• These robotic fish are changing our understanding of the ocean
• A Harvard psychologist says too many people think about happiness all wrong
• Tsunamis of innovation are shaking the energy industry
• How empathy sparks innovation, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
• In order to be truly innovative, we need to learn lessons from nature 
• Doctors are giving out unnecessary antibiotics and it's your fault
• This is how new technologies could improve education forever
• Indonesia's forests are continuing to suffer from growing deforestation despite government pledges
• China cut fertilizer use and still increased crop yields. This is how they did it 
• Why curbing smoking is the only way to eliminate tuberculosis in India by 2025
• Time for a new deal and other top economic stories of the week
• The sharing economy could help end poverty. Here’s how
• This is how students and social media made March for Our Lives a political movement
• These AI sensors could stop the illegal destruction of forests 
• Higher education needs dusting off for the 21st century
• South Korea is leading the charge to ensure people aren't overworked
• This is what the US imports from China
• These entrepreneurs are solving one of the world’s biggest problems - one toilet at a time
• The happiest countries in the world, disappearing languages and other top stories of the week
• Why we need to go back to the drawing board when it comes to regulating drones
• Human and robot collaboration is evolving timber construction
• This is how India is fighting antimicrobial resistance
• This is how an ageing society is affecting Japan's attitudes towards immigration
• Children's books need more female villains. Here's why
• It’s time to clean India’s polluted rivers. Here’s how we can do it
• Beware the fragility of the global economy
• These are the 19 cities with the most trees
• 5 ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution could end water insecurity
• AI weeds: what they are, how they could choke off the internet
• Why makerspaces could be the secret to making smart cities smart
• This is how planting trees could pull 60,000 Rwandans out of poverty
• The world will add 70,000 solar panels every hour in the next 5 years
• What disasters teach us about avoiding mistakes at work
• Governing the new frontiers – China’s perspective
• A new study from Stanford and Harvard proves that US inequality goes deeper than class
• Canada is introducing new gun control laws
• How Blockchain could boost the economic power of the LGBT community
• 6 habits of strategic thinkers
• Why are the Danes so happy? A psychologist explains
• This is how we can stop young children developing racial biases
• New York's street lights could soon have Wifi
• Banks must take bold action to fight climate change. This is how they can do it
• Why India is most at risk from climate change
• Meet the cities with the highest quality of life
• Who's responsible when driverless cars have an accident?
• 5 things everyone needs to know about happiness
• Here's the secret to how WeChat attracts 1 billion monthly users
• Monaco is the world's most densely populated place
• These sailors are using a games console controller to maneouvre a submarine
• Lower carbon future: What would it look like, how do we get there, and who will benefit?
• This is why elderly Japanese people are getting arrested on purpose
• Is new technology hurting our productivity?
• These are Bill Gates' favourite books of the past year
• This AI could spot early signs of heart failure
• Christine Lagarde: The peril of cryptocurrencies
• What will space exploration look like in the future?
• This is how we can teach machines not to discriminate
• This start-up is testing flying taxis in New Zealand
• Americans are unhappier than ever. This is why
• China looks to be 'winning its war against pollution'
• Why women hold the keys to Africa's future
• China has overtaken the UK as the world's second-largest market for art
• Cities can become smarter, by going circular
• Inequality isn't inevitable. Here's what we can do differently
• How laser technology unearthed an ancient African city
• A million WhatsApp messages were sent in the time it's taken you to read this headline
• Cape Town’s crisis shows us the real cost of water
• This US city is the first to ban the mining of cryptocurrencies
• How new technology could help to strengthen global food security
• We need to become global citizens in order to rebuild trust
• This is how cryptocurrencies challenge the status quo
• This is how tree rings could help us predict future droughts
• Why Africa is turning the heads of investors
• Walmart has patented autonomous robot bees
• These are the happiest countries in the world
• New York will invest $1.5 billion in renewable energy projects
• Your bottled water probably contains plastic
• These $139,000 stackable homes can be built in under three weeks
• This is what a century of climate change has done to France's biggest glacier
• How can we engineer a more responsible digital future
• Religious stereotypes need the same attention as race and gender
• Almost a quarter of US adults say they are ‘almost constantly’ online
• China is experiencing a retail store resurgence
• Disrupting business models is not enough. We need tech innovation too
• The challenges of Chinese investment in Latin America
• What would it be like to travel by hyperloop? Virgin unveils its prototype pod
• These were Stephen Hawking’s most dire predictions for the future of mankind 
• The giant, offshore Haliade X wind turbine could be the future of wind energy
• These are the 8 reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year
• The energy industry is changing. Are governments switched on?
• 6 ways the construction industry can build for the future
• What you need to know about global arms sales in 6 charts
• A glimpse into the future of behavioural sciences
• These 12 rich and powerful people share their definitions of success
• Google is banning online ads promoting cryptocurrencies
• The 15 languages that could soon be extinct
• This is how inequality could be hurting the US economy
• This is the surprising thing used to make medals for the 2020 Olympics
• Angela Merkel elected for her fourth term as Germany's Chancellor
• This is how urban development is affecting the weather
• Scientists are using this technique to make clouds produce snow
• Latin America is the world's most dangerous region. But there are signs it is turning a corner
• The World Health Organization is worried about Disease X
• Europe's regional inequality from 1900 to today
• Female workforces can revolutionize Latin American business. Here's how
• Phosphorous is increasing the number of dead zones in our oceans
• This fleet of underwater robots is studying ocean microbes
• How big and open data can transform Latin America
• How Latin America can be ready for the jobs of tomorrow
• President Trump is looking to impose tariffs on $60 billion worth of Chinese imports
• The world’s first blockchain-powered elections have just happened in Sierra Leone
• 3 ways AI could threaten our world, and what we need to do to stay safe
• Will a sugar tax help reduce obesity?
• The secret to solving global issues? Fewer secrets, more collaboration
• It's time to tackle the informal economy problem in Latin America
• Here’s how we teach machines to be fair
• Your ability to empathise is determined by your genes
• These tech companies are taking a stand against wildlife trafficking
• This American chef grows fruit and veg deep in the Norwegian Arctic
• This is how trade agreements can benefit you as well as your country
• These are the most common myths about social media
• We're not suffering from a lack of morality. We have too much
• The clothing of the future will be fused with technology
• Leonardo da Vinci wasn't born a genius. This is what you can learn from him
• IBM created the world's first smartphone 25 years ago
• Norway's capital is planning a sustainable city
• Cape Town's drought is causing the economy to dry up too
• France has a unique approach to regenerating inner cities. This is what we can learn
• GDP isn't dead as a measure of  well-being just yet. Here's why
• This is how solar energy is transforming Pakistan
• Here’s how start-ups will shape Latin America’s future
• Here’s how a cleverly designed office can boost productivity
• The surprising truth about fighting obesity
• Women grow 70% of Africa's food. But have few rights over the land they tend
• Here’s how data could make our cities safer
• These are the top universities by subject in Latin America
• Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars to prepare for World War III
• This is China's happiest city
• Billions of devices will soon be vulnerable to cyberattack. But we're not ready 
• 4 ways art is sculpting the Fourth Industrial Revolution
• How technology can be used to combat online hate speech
• The human approach to saving the northern white rhino: IVF
• The traps that young entrepreneurs should avoid to succeed
• The amazing benefits of houseplants on your mind and body
• Latin America has the biggest skills gap in the world. Here’s how to bridge it
• What is a proton battery?
• 5 things parents can do to help develop STEM skills
• How private and public finance can help us to fight climate change
• 9 must-read economic stories of the week
• World-changing women, warming Arctic temperatures, and other top stories of the week
• How the gig economy can transform farms in the developing world
• Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are preparing to meet
• Here is what you need to know about the risks of a US trade war
• Perfectionism could be making you less successful
• Learning about different cultures is shaking the foundations of psychology
• These are the countries best prepared for the global energy transition
• Could cities be the answer to the world’s healthcare woes?
• False news travels faster than true stories on Twitter
• Manufacturing jobs used to be the path to prosperity. Not anymore
• Large scale nuclear fusion could be here in just 15 years
• This insulation is made from stone, and repels fire and water
• This terrifying robot wolf is protecting the crops of Japanese farmers
• Here’s how to create the next Latin unicorn
• Latin American start-ups are thriving. Let’s help them cross borders
• City jobs are no more at risk of automation than they were a century ago
• If more countries were like Sweden, major economies would get a $6 trillion boost
• Miami, New York City, and San Francisco could flood every day by 2100
• Swiss residents are wrapping glaciers in blankets to keep them from melting
• 11 countries have signed up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership
• This is the biggest threat to Latin America’s digital transformation
• Tax rules are changing around the world. This is what you need to know
• Still don't understand the blockchain? This explainer will help
• 3 ways this year’s extraordinary electoral cycle could reshape Latin America
• Here's how an 'exercise pill' could work in practice
• How chess is changing the lives of Pakistan's girls
• We're throwing away valuable data
• A fast-food chain in California is using a burger-flipping robot
• How fish farms are helping to fight hunger on a global level 
• China's first space station is set to crash back down to earth
• Comparing 25 of the biggest cryptocurrencies
• AI could reinforce gender inequality
• Canada just gave women a pay rise
• The depressing thing that happens if you stop work to raise children
• Can 100% of a city’s electricity come from renewables?
• There's a new range of Barbie dolls that celebrate female icons
• This is how to change men's minds about women
• Cape Town has managed to postpone the day it runs out of water by a year.
• Podcast: Your role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 
• Have we dodged secular stagnation?
• Companies can help solve water scarcity. Here’s how
• Seven CEOs share the books that made them better leaders
• Why it's so important for children to see diversity on the big and small screens
• This new tool makes it easier to donate your food leftovers
• 6 ways to align the energy transition with economic growth
• Here’s how we can use technology to rebuild communities
• Here's what's still holding working women back in 2018
• How do we restore trust in our democracies? Museums can be a starting point
• In an urbanizing world, shrinking cities are a forgotten problem
• 25 million child marriages have been prevented in the last 10 years
• The scary facts behind the gender pension gap
• Berlin is the best city in the world for millennials
• Why men's aversion to housework is stalling women's careers
• Something to chew on: Turning old gum into something new
• What is 'Blue Carbon' and how does it help protect our coastal ecosystems?
• This bacteria could make sunscreen more environmentally friendly
• 14 things you didn't know women invented
• Belgium has convicted a man of sexism for the first time
• How a giant Amazonian frog could help save millions of lives
• This is exactly how much money you need to be happy
• Starbucks has started charging for takeaway cups to cut plastic waste
• It's time to change how Africa powers itself. 500 million people depend on it
• China can teach the West an important lesson about innovation
• The circular economy could save life on Earth – starting with our cities
• #MeToo is having unexpected consequences for working women
• Spotting triggers of unrest - the case of the Arab Spring
• Global trade growth, US booming economy and other top economic stories of the week
• 3 things women need to succeed in their career – according to women
• The future of farming is moving indoors. Here's why
• Loneliness isn't just an issue for the old. It's a problem for the young too
• This counterintuitive approach could help tackle severe depression
• Purified water doesn't stay drinkable for long. This invention may change that
• China's staggering demand for commodities 
• Lessons from CEOs: What it takes to get to the top
• 8 simple things you can do to improve women's rights
• Lessons on robots from the book that inspired Blade Runner
• The countries where people worry the most about healthcare
• American businesses are taking a stand on gun control
• This is how digital trust varies across the world
• Here’s how to unleash Brazil’s energy revolution
• For Latin America to thrive in the digital era, it must first teach minds, then the machines
• Energy storage will transform Latin America’s electricity value chain. Here’s why
• The Arctic recently sent us a powerful message about climate change
• 100 Tesla Gigafactories could power the entire world with sustainable energy
• The surprising truth behind the world's electric cars
• Will lawyers become extinct in the age of automation?
• There's a scientific reason why you see the world differently to your children
• Millennials are set to overtake Baby Boomers as America's biggest generation
• This is what a conversation between Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes and Mark Zuckerberg can teach you about negotiation
• Why economists and scientists disagree on long-term growth
• A 'supercolony' of 1.5 million penguins has been discovered - by accident
• Do women make better political representatives than men? 
• New technologies must create jobs, not destroy them
• Lego is making plant-based plastic pieces
• This AI can read your mind - sort of
• Bees are at risk from pesticides, according to a European watchdog
• Is technology at work your friend or foe?
• Is Latin America ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution? 
• Personalized, industrialized and inclusive: the future of healthcare in Latin America
• In 2018, 350 million Latin Americans have the chance to vote for change
• These 'multilatina' companies can show us the future of Latin America’s economy
• How to stop stressing in a turbulent world
• Some remarkable women that history has forgotten
• Why parents shouldn't worry about violence in video games
• Why social media won't impact your social life
• Why freak Arctic weather is becoming more common
• Why this Danish city is rebuilding itself out of recycled rubble
• This is the future of the internet
• These are the world’s 19 most endangered animals
• Amazon boss Jeff Bezos is building a giant ‘10,000-year clock’ inside a mountain 
• Three reasons we should resurrect extinct species 
• These award-winning photos show our planet at its most beautiful 
• This Dutch supermarket now has an aisle with no plastic packaging
• We live in a post-truth age. Companies need to rebuild trust
• We all suffer from unconscious biases. But we can overcome it
• Latin America is squandering its most valuable resource. Here’s what we need to do
• The world needs to build 2 billion new homes over the next 80 years
• 13 cities that are starting to ban cars
• The world's first floating wind farm is already exceeding expectations
• Companies need to be born socially responsible. Here are 10 reasons why
• Could sustainable investing be the best way to tackle climate change?
• This map shows the human influence on extreme weather
• AI will write a best-seller by 2049, experts predict
• Violent crime in São Paulo has dropped dramatically. Is this why?
• If you want your child to get a good job, let them play more
• How Norway’s sovereign wealth fund made $130 billion in one year
• A new French law will fine men for harassment
• How Latin America and the Caribbean can unlock its digital potential
• Child sex tourism and exploitation are on the rise. Companies can help fight it
• Podcast: An Inclusive Revolution?
• Move over, microfinance. Here’s why the future of development is in nanofinance
• A simple change to burgers could save the emissions of 2 million cars
• Migration benefits all of us. These stories show how 
• The world's agricultural back-up in case of disaster is 10-years-old
• Here’s why Latin Americans will thrive in the age of the robots
• Here are some books that tech titans want you to read
• 6 ways to channel your inner underdog
• This map shows the world's fishing footprint
• This is why scientists are making climate predictions for 2300
• Why strengthening the global economy means closing the digital divide
• Diesel cars will be banned in Rome by 2024
• Is this the simple solution that could fix public funding?
• The unknown history of Silicon Valley
• Automation could make us less productive. Here's why
• Have we reached peak smartphone? 
• This robot superhero could be the future of disaster relief operations
• A yellow card for the global economy
• This is why the Moon is getting a 4G network
• This disease kills half the people who get it, but you've probably never heard of it 
• Can blockchain help in the fight against corruption? 
• These will be the world’s most populated countries by 2100
• The world needs to live up to promises made on biodiversity. Here’s how
• Google's new AI knows which images you'll like - before you've even seen them
• This is what Bill Gates thinks about cryptocurrencies
• 3 ways AI could help our mental health
• The best time of day to learn a new language is just before you go to bed
• How to follow our Latin America 2018 meeting
• New Zealand is the world's least corrupt nation
• The scientific reason Europe is incredibly cold and snowy this week
• This is how our perception of ageing changes over time
• This is how you can get what you need from your boss
• Why Saudi Arabia is spending $64 billion on entertainment
• Genetic report cards could be the future of healthcare
• How emerging tech will change India's workforce
• Why does being kind make you feel good?
• Could these grey pouches be the answer to smartphone addiction?
• How you talk to your child changes their brain
• 7 must-read economics stories of the week
• Here is what's holding back Africa's digital revolution
• How hope can play a vital role in staying healthy
• This is why loneliness is bad for your health
• Why a small amount of anxiety could improve your memory
• Statecraft is dead, it's time to turn to webcraft instead
• Canada is putting $1 billion towards fighting cybercrime
• Your next pair of shoes could be made from seaweed
• Saving the planet doesn't mean eradicating plastic. It means changing it
• Being a great boss comes down to knowing when to use two distinct skills
• Is the future of education learning by doing?
• Want to be more rational? Learn another language
• Three countries are leading the renewable energy revolution
• Paris wants to build a forest 5 times larger than Central Park
• How deforestation in the Amazon is pushing it to the Point Of No Return
• Why America is stuck in its own dream
• How a single market would transform Africa’s economy
• This South Korean chat app has become a new outlet for #MeToo
• Taiwan has committed to banning plastic items by 2030
• How Canada can be a global leader in ethical AI
• Why unemployment isn't the robots' fault, it's ours
• Self-driving cars could have to pass a driving test
• Cape Town has devised a musical solution to its looming water crisis
• 8 steps to solve the ocean’s plastic problem
• These countries have the most generous pensions
• In Norway, kids aren’t taught to compete with each other until they’re teenagers
• This laser could charge your phone from across the room
• Anxiety drugs are getting into the water we drink. This is how we could stop them
• The 12 books every aspiring leader should read, according to a Stanford professor
• These storms were so bad they made scientists want to invent a whole new category
• What impact will automation have on our future society? Here are four possible scenarios
• There's an important link between screens and happiness that you should know
• This simple treatment could be the solution to peanut allergies
• Peru has created a new national park protecting a vast area of rainforest.
• There's a problem at universities we're not talking about: mental health
• Your face? There are 15 genes for that
• Three ways to make your children more empathetic
• This online game can 'vaccinate' you against fake news
• This gun owner cut his weapon in half in support of gun control
• Why you never get sick of listening to your favourite song
• These are the world’s most spoken languages
• How social entrepreneurs can strike partnerships with big companies
• How feeling proud or grateful influences your decisions
• The way we make things is about to fundamentally change
• Most people aren't afraid of alien life, according to new research
• Why #MeToo is the beginning of a culture of accountability
• The state of research and innovation in Europe in 7 charts
• These are the world’s most traded goods
• Saving India’s lifelines: what we must do to rescue our rivers
• These African communities are taking control of their own water supplies
• This simple idea could stem the tide of plastic waste
• Religion and happiness. Is there a link?
• These are the best universities in Asia
• 12 foods that might soon be extinct 
• Google can predict your risk of a heart attack by scanning your retina
• This Indian state produces more wind power than Sweden or Denmark
• How ‘mental rehearsal’ prepares us for action
• Time's up: Apple overtakes Switzerland in watch sales
• We know you aren't reading your privacy policy. But this AI will do it for you
• These chips are made from jellyfish
• Why we need to stop worrying about our role in a robotic future
• Podcast: Your government needs updating
• Four famous moments when sport and politics collided
• These dogs are helping to replant Chile's forests
• Showing off your flaws could make you more successful. Here's why
• Marine biologists are using light to save deep sea fish
• Having siblings makes you more empathetic
• Geothermal mega-drills and floating reactors: the future of island power
• This country works the longest hours in Europe
• Gun control in four countries around the world
• You can charge this device with the slightest movement of your fingers
• How should we regulate the flow of online content? 
• Doctors in the UK are prescribing social activities to fight against loneliness

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