Business, Economics and Jobs

How Hong Kong's protests are affecting its economy

August 22, 2019

While protests in Hong Kong grind on, the short-term economic consequences for city residents are beginning to mount

Are the Saudis using big sporting events to 'sportswash' their image?

August 21, 2019

Two boxers, $100 million and the murder of a journalist have become talking points around an upcoming heavyweight prize fight in Saudi Arabia.

Science & Technology

Will the next wave of humanoid robots make our lives better — or steal our jobs?

PRI's The World

August 21, 2019

Robots have replaced millions of American workers. As humanoid robots improve, will they work alongside people — or replace them?

Sexuality

South Korea's sex doll industry stirs controversy with 'life-size' imports

GlobalPost

August 20, 2019

South Korea's sex toy industry professionals say sex dolls are the answer to increasing loneliness in South Korean society. But critics have pushed back on the law and say these "real dolls" objectify women and lead to more sex crimes — a hot-button topic in the wake of South Korea's #MeToo movement.

Climate Change

Spain's coal miners continue to wait for their country's 'Green New Deal'

PRI's The World

August 16, 2019

As Europe transitions away from coal, it's unclear whether the newly-elected Spanish Socialists can offer hope to the region of Asturias, where people have mined coal for 150 years.

Commentary

Mexico wants to run a tourist train through its Mayan heartland — should it?

The Conversation

August 14, 2019

Cancun, on the Yucatan peninsula, is one of Mexico's most visited cities, while nearby Mayan villages struggle with poverty and lack of economic opportunities. A newly proposed train line could help fix that, but at what cost to the people and ecosystem?

Climate Change

Endangered right whales have moved because of climate change — into dangerous waters

PRI's The World

August 12, 2019

Right whales have followed a type of plankton to waters further north — putting them into highly trafficked shipping lanes. Of 20 whales found dead in the past two years, seven appear to have been hit by ships.

Protest

South Korea’s ‘No Japan’ boycott is new. But the wounds are old.

GlobalPost

August 12, 2019

The conflict between South Korea and Japan has been going on for decades, but the past few months are somewhat uncharted territory for the two countries, which have nevertheless enjoyed robust trade. Today, six in 10 South Koreans are currently participating in the “No Japan” boycott.

Without respect for Indigenous rights, climate change will worsen, UN says

GlobalPost

August 09, 2019

On Thursday, a special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlighted the key role of traditional landholders and the importance for governments to recognize the land rights of those groups over the territory they inhabit and manage.

Health & Medicine

Caravans to Canada: Americans desperate for affordable drugs spark concerns about shortages

PRI's The World

August 08, 2019

Patient caravans making trips across US border spark fear of shortages, while health advocates warn against mass drug importations from Canada.

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