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The soft power superpower, with Roman Mars
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, all this week The Global Story is exploring the surprising and often hidden ways the US has sh…
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The US and the World at 250
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, The Global Story is launching a landmark series exploring the surprising and often hidden ways…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Why is the US ending AIDS funding for South Africa?
For two decades, PEPFAR, the US program to curb AIDS/HIV, enjoyed support and financial backing from both Republicans and Democrats, saving an estima…
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Is the US falling out of love with Israel?
The United States has been a staunch ally of Israel for decades, and Americans used to be steadfast in their support for the country. But in recent y…
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The kid-fluencers selling younger looking skin
Growing concerns over young people using anti-aging products, have prompted industry regulators in Italy to investigate claims that some brands are u…
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Britain’s decade of political chaos
Britain has had six prime ministers in the past decade. It’s about to get a seventh after Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday. The count…
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Why aren’t more people quitting their jobs?
During the pandemic, for the first time in most of our living memories, the balance of power shifted from employer to employee. By 2021, the percenta…
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How to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon
On Wednesday, President Trump met with Iranian leaders to sign an initial memorandum of understanding towards ending the months-long war. In a press …
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Could Trump-backed ‘El Tigre’ become the next president of Colombia?
On Sunday, Colombia will elect a new president. A Trump-endorsed outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed ‘The Tiger,’ is now ahead in the polls…
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Hungary pays couples to have babies: Does it work?
Global fertility rates are at record lows globally, and governments around the world are urging couples to grow their families.
Under Viktor Orbán’s l…
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