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Hundreds of trucks carry coal ash to this remote county, breaking up families along the way.
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Beijing's Belt and Road Means Big Business for Mediators
China’s global infrastructure initiative won’t just create ports and highways — it’s also sparking demand for mediation services to resolve disputes.
Is Tech Leading Us to Communism?
A growing number of leftist thinkers and academics argue that 21st-century tech revolutions could lead us to a classless political and economic model.
Will the Next Recession Save Generic Drugs?
A global economic downturn could very well revive the lifesaving drug industry.
How the Hub of Venezuela's Oil Industry Became Broken
Once central to the country’s mammoth oil industry, Maracaibo is now struggling to ensure it has enough gas for its cars.
Silicon Valley Is Going to Mexico ... for Talent
American tech firms are setting up research centers south of the border, targeting an affordable talent pool they’re increasingly unable to find at home.
Makeup Makes Progress With Disability-Friendly Cosmetics
The beauty industry is beginning to tap into a growing market that’s been long ignored.
Germany's Economic Slowdown Tests Its Frugal Spending Ways
Europe’s largest economy has long held a balanced budget as an article of faith. Now Germany faces pressure to spend more to avoid a recession.
