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The Laws That Shape Washington, D.C.’s Sidewalks
Ever wonder why some cities have great sidewalks, while others don’t? In this short film from City Walk,…
2015-03-19
What Washington, D.C., Would Look Like With Skyscrapers
Washington, D.C., has a height problem. For almost its entire history, builders in the nation’s capital have faced…
2015-02-23
The age of Trump is over. Now the US must tackle its polarisation
In the past 20 years, hostility – fermented in a dislike and distrust of different groups – has…
2021-01-20
Explainer: What Is The Controversy Around The US Postal Service And How Might It Affect The Election?
Note: US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has said all changes to the postal service will be suspended until…
2020-08-23
Top Tips For Setting Up A Business In A US City
Setting up a business in one of the USA’s many large cities is much different from starting up…
2020-01-16
How City Squares Can Be Public Places Of Protest Or Centres Of State Control
Today’s urban public spaces tend to represent governments and cities rather than people and citizens. In the past…
2019-08-14
Class, Trump, Brexit, And The Decline Of The West
In politics, long-term socio-economic trends and global shifts matter more than often overstated ‘progressive’ discourses about equality, progress…
2019-06-27
Small Housing Solutions For Large City Populations
The UN predicts that 68% of the world population will reside in urban areas by 2050, but with cities already…
2019-03-14
2018’s Most Expensive Cities For Business Travel
Business travel can be a pricey affair — whether it’s grabbing that extra takeaway coffee to battle jet lag…
2018-06-08
US Cities Losing 36 Million Trees A Year, Researchers Find
Scientists warn of environmental threats rising from trend that is ‘likely to continue unless policies are altered’. Cities…
2018-05-15
Passports For Purchase : Open Citizenship Doors Around The World
Turns out money doesn’t just buy a glamorous vacation in the Caribbean or a killer suite in Quebec…
2018-03-06
How Migration Will Reshape Our World
Arguments rage, but what does immigration really mean for jobs, economies and cultures? The evidence suggests we could…
2017-10-10
Is The American Dream Turning Into A Nightmare?
US slips to 14th out of 155 countries ranked with Norway out in front – and Trump’s policies…
2017-03-21
Truths, Lies, Post-Truths, And Statistics. The Deception That Is.
In theory, statistics should help settle arguments. They ought to provide stable reference points that everyone – no…
2017-01-30
What’s It Like To Live In The Best Country For Expats
Singapore — the lion city — always tops the list for the best country for expats. The report…
2016-09-28
Why Millennials Are Loving These 20 Countries The Most
Millennials are constantly on the move. According to a TransferWise survey conducted in 2015, more than half (55%)…
2016-06-30
A First Look Into Our Future With Urban Forestry
We know intuitively that we need trees in our cities. They enhance the public realm, provide shade, cool…
2016-03-28
Discover Holiday Charms With Amazing Christmas Trees Around The World
The National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony took place in Washington DC on Thursday evening, with the Obama family…
2015-12-10
Why We Should Slow Down Pedestrian Cities Now
Everyone has experienced it. Striding along in a purposeful hurry, your progress is thwarted by a slow-moving pedestrian,…
2015-11-19
The Top 10 Cities Of The Future
If you think about it, human settlements tend to have their own gravitational pull. Like stars and planets…
2015-08-24
Why Divesting Fossil Fuels Should Begin With Government To Succeed
Oslo’s move to sell its stocks in coal companies sets a precedent – but the real prize for…
2015-07-20
13 Reasons Why London Is Better
Sure, London’s got its problems (in fact, by a strange quirk of fate, it has precisely 99 of…
2015-07-07
City Public Toilets : The True Measure Of Hygiene
Reacting to the poor offering of public amenities across major cities, apps like Airpnp – which allows users…
2015-06-16
A Vulnerable City Is Not A Smart City
“Real world hacker” Cesar Cerrudo has blasted vendors, saying they’re stopping security researchers from testing smart city systems,…
2015-06-04
On The Future Of Architecture – Bjarke Ingels
The puckish Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has built his career on defying convention and distancing himself from his…
2015-04-23
Bethlehem Syndrome : Understanding The Little Town Of ‘Brand Holy Land’
Every iconic city around the world has a story that embodies the power of its spell. In Jerusalem,…
2015-03-30
Which Are The Best Countries In The World To Grow Old In?
Pensions and healthcare benefits vary widely across the globe as do people’s perception of their happiness. Australia Australia’s…
2015-03-24
Smart Or Stupid: Will Our Cities Of The Future Be Easier To Hack?
As more and more machines are entrusted with managing city infrastructure systems, the prospect of disruption – and…
2015-02-28
Day-Night Cityscapes In Pictures
US photographer Stephen Wilkes spends 15 hours perched on a rooftop or crane photographing each city from one…
2015-02-12
What The Collapse Of Ancient Capitals Can Teach Us About The Cities Of Today
Warnings from history: Angkor was a thriving metropolis of 750,000 before a series of mega-monsoons made it unliveable.…
2015-02-07
Israel’s War on Hamas: What to Know
Israel will seek to eliminate the threat posed by the Palestinian militant group for good, but its campaign…
2023-10-12
How Much Does A US Government Shutdown Cost The Economy?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As discussions in Washington over…
2023-09-01
An Expanded BRICS Could Reset World Politics But Picking New Members Isn’t Straightforward
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. Government Communication and Information System Bhaso Ndzendze,…
2023-08-24
Maui’s deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it’s a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe
Wildfires, pushed by powerful winds, raced through Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023, leaving a charred…
2023-08-11
Major Shake-Up in World’s Passport Power Ranking
Japan has been knocked off the top spot on the Henley Passport Index for the first time in five years…
2023-07-19
4 Ways A US Debt Default Could Affect You — And Your Money
The United States is on the verge of defaulting on its debt—an unprecedented event that experts agree could…
2023-05-27
Silicon Valley Bank biggest US lender to fail since 2008 financial crisis – A finance expert explains the impact
Silicon Valley Bank, which catered to the tech industry for three decades, collapsed on March 10, 2023, after…
2023-03-11
Where You Can Donate To Help Turkey & Syria Earthquake Victims
On February 6, 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. It happened during the early hours…
2023-02-11
Globalisation is leading to permanent war. Here’s what we should do instead
Instead of peace through trade, we’re seeing increasing conflict. But states could still work together yet. einfeld’ is…
2023-02-02
Martin Luther King Jr: 5 Books To Read To Understand Him Better
Every third Monday of January is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr Day. It is a federal holiday…
2023-01-16
Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with the modern world who leaves a legacy of intellectual brilliance and controversy
Benedict XVI leaves behind a complex legacy as a Pope and theologian. To many observers, Benedict, who died…
2023-01-01
How Worried Should You Be About Monkeypox?
Monkeypox, endemic to Africa, has started appearing in several countries, including the United States. In the face of…
2022-08-04
How 9/11 Changed American Culture
Culture is the overview of a person’s beliefs, principles, law, religion, and tradition. It embodies an individual’s identity…
2022-05-03
How can scientists update coronavirus vaccines for omicron? A microbiologist answers 5 questions about how Moderna and Pfizer could rapidly adjust mRNA vaccines
If the omicron variant of the coronavirus is different enough from the original variant, it’s possible that existing…
2021-12-06
Electric Delivery Vehicle Emissions Depend On Charging
A study shows that when, where, and how electric delivery fleet vehicles are charged can greatly affect their…
2021-07-14
World’s Worst Pandemic Leaders: 5 Presidents And Prime Ministers Who Badly Mishandled COVID-19
COVID-19 is notoriously hard to control, and political leaders are only part of the calculus when it comes…
2021-05-31
Can Vaccinated People Still Spread The Coronavirus?
So you’ve gotten your coronavirus vaccine, waited the two weeks for your immune system to respond to the…
2021-03-15
How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines? 4 questions answered
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in…
2021-03-03
Unity Is Impossible Without Accountability
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. took the oath of office shortly before noon Eastern time on Wednesday, and…
2021-01-21