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A Brief History Of The United Nations
The United Nations (U.N.) is a global diplomatic and political organization dedicated to international peace
See How Singapore Airlines Prepares Its Aircraft For The World’s Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight
Singapore Airlines (SIA), the national carrier of Singapore, is set to launch the world’s longest,
Is Travel Really That Bad?
Okay, the title of this article is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but travel does involve considerable
4 Ways To Curb Our Addiction To Plastic
Not all plastic is evil, but our world could probably do with a whole lot
What Part Of “Brexit Now” Don’t You Understand?
Many people regard Magna Carta as the first constitutional guarantee of the basic liberties of the English-speaking
How To Pick The Right iPhone XS Plan & Save Money
Apple’s September event this year was packed with lots of announcement ranging from updates on
From Canoes To Cities, A Frenetic Celebration Of The Power Of Indigenous Canadians
In her short film Mobilize, Caroline Monnet – a Canadian filmmaker and artist of French and
Multidimensional Maps That Provide New Perspectives On New York City
The world’s most mapped city, as you’ve never seen it before. THE UPPER EAST SIDE
3 Key Trends Shaping Multiplayer AR Gaming
Two years after Pokemon GO put augmented reality (AR) video games on the mainstream map,
How To Help Homeless People – Without Feeding A Habit
A new scheme called Greater Change lets homeless people crowdfund for concrete goals using a
Why Cities Rule The World
Cities are the 21st century’s dominant form of civilization — and they’re where humanity’s struggle for survival
Humanity Is More Important Than Money — It’s Time For Capitalism To Get An Upgrade
What capitalism prioritizes, the world does more of. So how can we change capitalism so
Under What Circumstances Is Inequality OK?
As two years since Brits voted for Brexit is checked off the calendar, the thick
Protecting Heritage Is A Human Right
Technological advancements in archaeology in recent decades have produced amazing insights into the lives of
How To Make Creative Cities — From Buildings To Buses
“I am in love with cities,” says British designer and architect Thomas Heatherwick (TED Talk: Building the
Give Trees Some Space
Even city trees need some boundaries. CITY TREES, LIKE ALL URBAN dwellers, have to live out
Why The Actions Of Cities — Not Nations — Will Be The Key To Our Survival On Earth
While some world leaders resist global cooperation, city leaders are working across borders to tackle
Why Diversity Is Vital For A Healthy Democracy
Democracy demands a robust contest of ideas to thrive, and diversity is the best way
Lessons From Cities That Plan For Their Rivers
In Nairobi, Kenya, the government is destroying buildings constructed on riparian land in a bid
How New York City Became The Oyster Capital Of The World
For a few brief generations, at least. ONE MILLION: THAT’S ROUGHLY THE number of oysters New
More Rain, More Development Spell Disaster For Some U.S. Cities
There’s more rain falling on some parts of the U.S. than there used to be,
Step Inside The Hidden Green Spaces Of Cities Around The World
For centuries, the church of St-Dunstan-in-the-East, in London, has been a place for quiet contemplation. It was
The History Of New York City’s Chinatown
New York City’s Chinatown, the largest Chinatown in the United States and the site of
What Would Adam Smith Think Of Modern Inequality?
The “father of modern economics” saw a role for a well-run government that used taxes
