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The J.F.K. Files: Decades of Doubts & Conspiracy Theories
The granddaddy of all conspiracy theories has re-emerged in the American psyche with the planned release of the…
2017-10-26
Singapore Has The ‘Most Powerful’ Passport In The World: Passport Index
SINGAPORE – With Paraguay removing visa requirements for Singaporeans, the Singapore passport is now the “most powerful” in…
2017-10-25
How America Became A Superpower
America grew from a colony to a superpower in 200 years. This feature is from Vox.
2017-10-19
The Middle East’s Cold War, Explained
The Middle East is one of the most complex regions in the world. Since the 20th century, it…
2017-10-18
The Spectacular Autumn Colours Around The World
It’s the season for mother nature to dazzle us with golds, reds, yellows and oranges … Our readers…
2017-10-07
Why Did Korea Split In Two?
After being part of the same nation for more than a millennium, and having shared a common history;…
2017-09-18
Sixteen Years After 9/11, Are We Any Better At Fighting Terrorism?
In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks — 16 years ago on Monday — President George W.…
2017-09-11
The 5 Kinds Of Cities We’ll See In The Populist Era
Will your city go into triage mode, double down on progressive policies, or flex its financial muscle? As…
2017-01-24
Best Cities For Job-Seekers
Looking for a job? Whether you just graduated or are simply looking to make a change, it might…
2016-11-04
The Subway System New Yorkers Have Been Waiting For
New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo reveals his plan for a redesign to the city’s subway system to the…
2016-07-25
Top 10 National Parks In The USA For Urban Escapes
Most people, even dedicated urbanites, need a break now and then from concrete jungle, round-the-clock noise, and exhaust…
2016-04-14
Fresh Food On-the-Go: Introducing Bus-Stop Farmers Markets
Farmers markets and upscale food boutiques abound in the bourgeoisie neighborhoods of North America today. At the very…
2016-03-04
How Far A Paycheck Goes In 191 U.S. Cities
New Yorkers and San Franciscans pay a lot more for apartments, groceries and other expenses, but they also…
2016-03-02
5 Things States Can Do To Bring Transportation Policy Out Of The Stone Age
On its page commemorating the 50th anniversary of President Eisenhower signing the Federal Aid Highway Act, the Federal Highway…
2016-03-01
Bending The Carbon Curve In The Wrong Direction
Gas prices are down, driving is up, and so, too, is carbon pollution. In a little over a…
2016-03-01
What Long-Distance Trains Teach Us About Public Space In America
“What people don’t like about the train is the time lapse. People don’t have time to tie their…
2016-03-01
Be Nice, It May Help Your City’s Economy
In some cities, the personality of its residents may play a part in economic success (or failure). Houston’s…
2016-02-27
Dynamism And Vibrancy In Atlanta City
For a sprawling city with the nation’s ninth-largest metro area, Atlanta is surprisingly lush with trees—magnolias, dogwoods, Southern…
2016-02-17
Chicago Greens : The 10 Best Spots To Refresh In The Windy City
Chicago is a big city—approaching three million in population—but has been called the Second City since the 1950s,…
2015-12-03
Maybe, The Magic Of Self-Driving Cars Is Not In Saving Fuel
Automation on the roads could be the great public-health achievement of the 21st century. If driverless cars deliver…
2015-10-09
U.S. Retail Slowing Down, Slowly But Surely?
U.S. consumer spending appeared to grow at a fairly healthy pace in August, pointing to solid domestic demand…
2015-10-07
How American Cities Can Learn From Italian Piazzas
When the paradigm of modernist architecture crumbled, urbanists began a quest for credible alternatives that often took them to…
2015-07-27
Hip And Historic Atlanta
Street Art Graphic swirls and whorls brighten an underpass along Arizona Avenue in Atlanta, the work of street…
2015-07-02
Amazing and Challenging U.S. Cities To Launch A Business
“When you think of the prime place to start a business, what springs to mind? If it has…
2015-06-12
America’s Greenest Cities
“Being green isn’t just smart — it might even make you gorgeous.” Irene Lane, founder of ecotourism “concierge”…
2015-06-03
The Cost Of Bad Urban Design : $1 Trillion A Year
Exactly how much does America’s sprawl cost every year? Somewhere in the range of a trillion dollars, according…
2015-05-27
Seattle’s 5 Best Bars With Outdoor Seating
Our postcard-perfect summer is short but we Seattleites know how to squeeze every last drop out of it.…
2015-05-20
Washington, D.C. : Amazing Landmarks In A Landmark City
Paddling the Potomac River Enjoying a quiet moment, two people paddle on the Potomac River under the Key…
2015-05-19
How Universities Affect The Urban Fabric Of U.S. Cities
Beyond the rioting gear, police, looting, and violence, the images of the recent demonstrations in Baltimore depict a…
2015-05-14
Mapping The Morning Rush Hour In US
In Nevada, you’re likely to leave for work between midnight and 5 a.m. The time you decide to…
2015-04-20
All The Ways Germany Is Less Car-Reliant Than The U.S., In 1 Chart
There are rather a lot of ways, as it turns out. For two Western powers with comparable wealth,…
2015-04-16
Welcome Spring With This Psychedelic Map Of The U.S. In Bloom
Maps from the U.S. Forest Service show signs of the season across America’sforests, fields, and urban areas. Here…
2015-04-13
And The Lights Go Out : Formula One’s Romance With Cities (Part 3)
Here it is! The last leg of our Formula One cities series. 14: Singapore Grand Prix Circuit…
2015-03-28
20 US Cities With The Fastest Rising Rents
A Trulia.com analysis of rental prices in US includes a roster of cities with the highest rent boosts from…
2015-03-10
What Old Transit Maps Can Teach Us About A City’s Future
An analysis of once-rejected, later-constructed routes in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Houston. Houston, Atlanta, and Los Angeles are…
2015-02-14
Dealing With Blizzards In Major US Cities
Whether two inches or two feet, snowfall can wreak havoc on a city – as residents of Atlanta…
2015-02-13