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Did The COVID-19 Pandemic Revive Nationalism?
It only took a sub-microscopic pathogen to confirm that, when a crisis strikes, it is the national framework…
Industries With The Highest Rate Of Unemployment
Despite the eased coronavirus restrictions, these U.S. industries continue to struggle for their survival. National unemployment rate declined…
Prioritizing Health: A Prescription For Prosperity
How can the prioritisation of our health systems help us in rebuilding the post-pandemic economy? Now with nearly…
The Top 50 Smart Cities In The World 2020
Here are the world’s smartest cities, according to a research published by IESE Business School in Barcelona. Now…
Best Business Ideas To Launch During Tough Economic Times
Our nation’s economy is bound to go through a lot of ups and downs. You may be a…
As The Lockdowns Come To An End, Which Activities Are The Riskiest?
This chart encapsulates the risk assessments of over five hundred epidemiologists and health professionals worldwide. Tempted to go…
Don’t Feel Like Taking Public Transport? Try These Next-Level Ways To Get Around The City
People are searching for alternative ways to get around cities worldwide, with many individuals still concerned about the…
What Awaits The Future Of Hong Kong
With a security law keeping it on a tight leash, what’s the future of Hong Kong? Amid the…
Tips For Moving To An Expensive New City
Moving to a new city can be an incredibly exciting time and the start of a new chapter…
To Save Lives Or To Save Jobs — Which Do People Think Should Come First In This Pandemic?
A survey reveals what global markets think the government should prioritise amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Globally, the public…
10 Features Of Payroll Management Software That You Should Not Ignore
Payroll is an essential part of any organization. To streamline the payment of salaries to employees payroll management…
Statuomania: Why Are People Obsessed With Erecting Statues?
Throughout history, humans have gained a weird obsession with raising statues. What does this accomplish? As the Floyd…
How The U.S. Dollar Spread Across The World
How did the U.S. dollar obtain its status as the world’s most powerful currency? The U.S dollar is…
Money Morning Predicts Economic Impacts Of COVID-19
The shutdown of several businesses and the lack of spending by fearful citizens has had a devastating effect…
The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Making The Rich Richer
While millions are struggling to survive amid the pandemic, the rich are gaining more wealth. This is based…
How Pandemics Have Changed American Cities – Often For The Better
New York City’s experience as the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak is raising questions about urban living.…
The State Of Global Peace In 2020
Which countries have the highest and lowest levels of peace? How can COVID-19 affect peace? European countries occupy…
The World’s Most Powerful Passports Of 2020
If you’re a passport holder in these countries, you can travel freer than anyone else. Earlier this year,…
Why Tradesmen Are Vital To Our Economy
Many countries are currently facing a decline in skilled laborers. This trend is likely to continue, and yet,…
What You Need To Know About The Racial Wealth Gap In America
Here are some figures revealing just how big the wealth gap is between different races. The on-going Black…
Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc On Economic Growth Prospects
The world is about to experience the deepest recession in decades, World Bank forecasts reveal. The shocks due…
How Much Do U.S. Cities Spend On Policing?
How much of the general fund allocations of cities is spent on the police department? The trend of…
Which Countries Have The Richest Adults?
On average, the adult citizens hailing from these countries are the wealthiest in the world. These countries recorded…
Global Poverty: Coronavirus Could Drive It Up For The First Time Since The 1990s
As COVID-19 slows in developed countries, the virus’s spread is speeding up in the developing world. Three-quarters of…
How Can Urban Farming Feed The World?
The infusion of data, automation, and agriculture may be the solution to global food security. By the year…
A Truck Driver’s Guide To Safety On The Road
Working as a truck driver can be a laborious career and added to it the potential danger that…
How The Internet Of Things Is Building Smarter Cities
Powered by data, the Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping our society for the better. Internet of Things…
What Do I Do If I Get Into A Car Accident In Canada?
All over the world, procedure and steps taken when one is involved in a car accident differ from…
Here’s What The Data Reveal About Trump, The 2016 Elections, And Modern Racism
Studies reveal the truth about Trump, his rise to power, and the entrenchment of racism. Multiple events of…
Uncertainties And Shifts: The World Of Generation Z
What sets Gen Z-ers apart from others? How are they affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Accounting for about…
The Design Of Dissent: How City Public Spaces Can Make Or Break A Civil Protest
Depending on how it’s built, urban spaces have the power to mobilise or impede protests. “Global Protest Wave”…
America’s Most Diverse, Mixed-Income Neighborhoods
]Which U.S. metro areas have the most people living in inclusive and diverse neighbourhoods? About seven million Americans…
COVID-19: Which Economies Are Reopening
Some countries are gradually lifting their lockdown measures in an attempt to jump-start their economies. After months of…
COVID-19 Pandemic Fuels Bicycle Boom
The cycling market experiences a surge in demand in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before COVID-19, we…
Explainer: China’s National Security Law For Hong Kong And Why It Matters
Here’s how China’s national security bill law for Hong Kong can affect the financial hub. It hasn’t been…
Impact Of COVID-19 On The Global Financial System
Amid COVID-19, global financial systems have been a source of both support and potential risks. During the on-going…
The Benefits Of Living In A Small Town
The benefits of a large city or the advantages of a small town? This comparison is often debated…
Why Are Electric Scooters Dangerous?
Electric scooters seem like a fun way of getting around the city, but they’re far more hazardous than…
How Global Central Banks Are Responding To COVID-19
With a global pandemic sending tremors to the economic landscape, central banks are taking action. Central banks are…
How To Make Your Trips Faster Than Ever
Traveling is an exciting experience for most people, but getting to your destination is only half the battle.…
How COVID-19 Is Reversing The Progress In The Fight Against Global Poverty
Various forecasts suggest that years worth of poverty reduction are slowly being negated by COVID-19. Forecasts from multiple…
Remote Work Policies Likely To Propel Post-Pandemic Exodus From Expensive Cities
The COVID-19 pandemic-driven surge in remote work may result in an exodus from expensive cities. One in four…
How City Streets Are Being Transformed During COVID-19 Lockdown
After COVID-19, some city streets might never revert to how they were before the lockdown. Global-scale lockdowns have…
The Geopolitics Of A Changing Arctic
The Arctic is experiencing drastic changes. Along with these changes are greater challenges to face. The Arctic region…
The World At War In 2020
Apart from the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple regions across the world are mired in armed conflict. Armed Conflict…
How Tech Helps To Stop City Smog From Ruining The Indoor Air Quality
A quick walk to the store or down to the subway might not seem like a big deal,…
Why Is Tap Water Not Safe Anymore Even In High Quality Cities
Over the last few decades, the mainstream media has been inundated with horror stories about the water we…
Megacity Slums Are Incubators Of Disease – But Coronavirus Response Isn’t Helping The Billion People Who Live In Them
Having ravaged some of the world’s wealthiest cities, the coronavirus pandemic is now spreading into the megacities of…
How We Took Everything For Granted – And Will We Do It Again?
As COVID-19 sweeps away from country to country and governments start imposing lockdown measures, we realize how much…
What We Can Learn From The Stoics In Rethinking Urban Design
Apart from self-improvement, Stoic wisdom also provides insights on how we can improve urban design. Stoicism, the ancient…