Rethinking the Economy
The return of Mom & Pop stores - only this time run by government
As grocery chains pull out of poor areas, US cities from Chicago to Tulsa test whether municipal stores can deliver food equity
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Biden heat rule likely still years away as climate crisis worsens
The Biden administration is proposing a first-ever federal heat standard for workers - but relief is still likely years away
Solar power: The women driving Nigeria’s new energy industry
A year after Nigeria ditched the petrol subsidies that powered its economy, renewable energy is on the rise
Climate and finance crises could leave 600 million hungry by 2030
IFAD chief sounds alarm on global hunger saying millions could face food insecurity by 2030 without swift action
Which sports will allow trans athletes at the Paris Olympics?
Why are there restrictions on transgender athletes in some sports and who will be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Games?
Olympic refugee team leader hopes for first medal
Masomah Ali Zada says her refugee team of athletes from countries ranging from Iran to Sudan are a symbol of peace and solidarity
Uganda protests echo a year of uprisings across Africa
Protest movements are growing across Africa, where 70% of the population are under the age of 30
Bangladesh's internet shutdown isolates citizens, disrupts business
A government crackdown on protesters included blocking the country's online services and taking down social media
Trump, armed with tech, could supercharge deportations
Surveillance and AI could speed Trump's promise to deport millions of immigrants.
We need digital ceasefires to tackle warfare in the digital age
Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Myanmar show how modern conflicts need online rights
