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Nairobi’s largest informal settlement is getting an upgrade. But who will actually benefit from new apartments?
The success of Kibera’s transformation will not be measured by the number of apartment blocks completed.
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When England crashes out of a football tournament, the stock market takes a dive
The emotional side of economics.
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Strictly Come Dancing: the hidden injury risks behind the sparkle and glamour
As the 2026 line-up is announced, the biomechanics behind Strictly’s routines reveal why injury is so common, and so hard to prevent.
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No, the Supreme Court didn’t declare unilingual Canadians ‘inferior’
New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province. That’s why a recent Supreme Court decision on whether the province’s lieutenant-governor should be bilingual makes perfect sense.
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Affordable housing often costs more to build than market-rate housing – Colorado is closing the gap
Lower land costs and new statewide housing reforms have made Colorado an outlier.
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Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self-sustaining disaster that will keep coming back
Communities and entrepreneurs are experimenting with ways to turn this nuisance into a valuable resource.
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French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight
A court ruling expands the options for corporate accountability efforts against oil companies in France, and it may have repercussions in the US and elsewhere.
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Why ‘democratic neutrality’ is an overlooked threat to American democracy
While only a sliver of Americans say they support violating core democratic norms, many more say they’re ambivalent about politicians who undermine democracy.
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Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need
A new policy could deny an immigration application based in part on the use of government benefits by a close relative.
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How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti-transgender views
How invented threats, provocative language and repulsive imagery contribute to declining support for transgender people and other marginalized groups.
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Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning
Play-based early childhood programs can help young kids develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, traits that can serve them well throughout childhood.
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Beatrix Potter was obsessed with fungi – and she was quite the naturalist
Her illustrations remain beautiful works of art, but they also show how the best natural history drawings make us notice things we might otherwise miss.