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Hundreds of trucks carry coal ash to this remote county, breaking up families along the way.
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Rich Hongkongers Open Foreign Bank Accounts Amid Unrest
Singapore benefits as wealthy Hong Kong residents hedge against the political standoff.
Austrian And Swiss Greens Might Be Europe's Answer To Populism
As far-right parties grow across other parts of Europe, Green parties are stalling that march in Austria and Switzerland.
Women Writers Wrestle To Reshape Their Sport's Narrative
For years, men have had a monopoly on writing about wrestling — even on women fighters. Now that’s finally changing.
Can Egypt's Oldest Islamist Movement Survive A Brutal Crackdown?
In the face of brutal crackdowns and internal dissent, the once influential organization that briefly ruled Egypt is now struggling for survival.
China Undercuts Tibetan Monastery Education To Control The Region's Future
Beijing has been undercutting Tibetan monastery education while dramatically increasing enrollment at state-run boarding schools.
AI Has Its Biases. Now It Might Also Fix Discrimination & Harassment
While AI has its blind spots, it can also see patterns and problems that we can’t.
Looking for Love? Blockchain to the Rescue
A wave of blockchain-based dating apps is promising to make finding love safer and more transparent.
