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15 Unique Experiences Washington D.C. Offers
Everyone knows we have a magnificent display of cherry blossoms that lasts as long as most DC relationships…
The Laws That Shape Washington, D.C.’s Sidewalks
Ever wonder why some cities have great sidewalks, while others don’t? In this short film from City Walk,…
What Washington, D.C., Would Look Like With Skyscrapers
Washington, D.C., has a height problem. For almost its entire history, builders in the nation’s capital have faced…
From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy
Responding to street protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration enforcement raids, President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 soldiers…
Europe tops global ranking of dynamic and sustainable cities – here’s why
Bicycles travelling along a street in the city of Copenhagen (Denmark). Lazy_Bear/Shutterstock Pascual Berrone, IESE Business School (Universidad…
The Key Takeaways From Donald Trump’s Inauguration Speech
Donald Trump has been sworn in as president of the US for a second term – and this…
The age of Trump is over. Now the US must tackle its polarisation
In the past 20 years, hostility – fermented in a dislike and distrust of different groups – has…
Explainer: What Is The Controversy Around The US Postal Service And How Might It Affect The Election?
Note: US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has said all changes to the postal service will be suspended until…
Top Tips For Setting Up A Business In A US City
Setting up a business in one of the USA’s many large cities is much different from starting up…
How City Squares Can Be Public Places Of Protest Or Centres Of State Control
Today’s urban public spaces tend to represent governments and cities rather than people and citizens. In the past…
Class, Trump, Brexit, And The Decline Of The West
In politics, long-term socio-economic trends and global shifts matter more than often overstated ‘progressive’ discourses about equality, progress…
Small Housing Solutions For Large City Populations
The UN predicts that 68% of the world population will reside in urban areas by 2050, but with cities already…
2018’s Most Expensive Cities For Business Travel
Business travel can be a pricey affair — whether it’s grabbing that extra takeaway coffee to battle jet lag…
US Cities Losing 36 Million Trees A Year, Researchers Find
Scientists warn of environmental threats rising from trend that is ‘likely to continue unless policies are altered’. Cities…
Passports For Purchase : Open Citizenship Doors Around The World
Turns out money doesn’t just buy a glamorous vacation in the Caribbean or a killer suite in Quebec…
How Migration Will Reshape Our World
Arguments rage, but what does immigration really mean for jobs, economies and cultures? The evidence suggests we could…
Is The American Dream Turning Into A Nightmare?
US slips to 14th out of 155 countries ranked with Norway out in front – and Trump’s policies…
Truths, Lies, Post-Truths, And Statistics. The Deception That Is.
In theory, statistics should help settle arguments. They ought to provide stable reference points that everyone – no…
What’s It Like To Live In The Best Country For Expats
Singapore — the lion city — always tops the list for the best country for expats. The report…
Why Millennials Are Loving These 20 Countries The Most
Millennials are constantly on the move. According to a TransferWise survey conducted in 2015, more than half (55%)…
A First Look Into Our Future With Urban Forestry
We know intuitively that we need trees in our cities. They enhance the public realm, provide shade, cool…
Discover Holiday Charms With Amazing Christmas Trees Around The World
The National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony took place in Washington DC on Thursday evening, with the Obama family…
Why We Should Slow Down Pedestrian Cities Now
Everyone has experienced it. Striding along in a purposeful hurry, your progress is thwarted by a slow-moving pedestrian,…
The Top 10 Cities Of The Future
If you think about it, human settlements tend to have their own gravitational pull. Like stars and planets…
Why Divesting Fossil Fuels Should Begin With Government To Succeed
Oslo’s move to sell its stocks in coal companies sets a precedent – but the real prize for…
13 Reasons Why London Is Better
Sure, London’s got its problems (in fact, by a strange quirk of fate, it has precisely 99 of…
City Public Toilets : The True Measure Of Hygiene
Reacting to the poor offering of public amenities across major cities, apps like Airpnp – which allows users…
A Vulnerable City Is Not A Smart City
“Real world hacker” Cesar Cerrudo has blasted vendors, saying they’re stopping security researchers from testing smart city systems,…
On The Future Of Architecture – Bjarke Ingels
The puckish Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has built his career on defying convention and distancing himself from his…
Bethlehem Syndrome : Understanding The Little Town Of ‘Brand Holy Land’
Every iconic city around the world has a story that embodies the power of its spell. In Jerusalem,…
Which Are The Best Countries In The World To Grow Old In?
Pensions and healthcare benefits vary widely across the globe as do people’s perception of their happiness. Australia Australia’s…
Smart Or Stupid: Will Our Cities Of The Future Be Easier To Hack?
As more and more machines are entrusted with managing city infrastructure systems, the prospect of disruption – and…
Day-Night Cityscapes In Pictures
US photographer Stephen Wilkes spends 15 hours perched on a rooftop or crane photographing each city from one…
What The Collapse Of Ancient Capitals Can Teach Us About The Cities Of Today
Warnings from history: Angkor was a thriving metropolis of 750,000 before a series of mega-monsoons made it unliveable.…
Francis − a pope who cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff, has died, the Vatican announced on April 21, 2025.…
How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave
Cardinals attend Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, before they enter the conclave to decide who the next pope…
Trade, tariffs and transformation: Media leaders on Trump‘s return to the White House
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, ushering in a…
Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry
Dry conditions across Southern California set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100
ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died…
Donald Trump wins election, renewing his efforts to remake America
Like many women, I’m having a horrible flashback. It’s 6 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2016 — the day…
US election: what a Trump victory would mean for the rest of the world
According to the United Nations 2024 is “the biggest election year in human history” with half of the…
Iran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats
Iran fired at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct. 1, 2024, amplifying tensions in the Middle…
It would be a mistake for Israel to invade Lebanon – here’s why
The death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on September 27 has left…
What the 2024 Olympics tells us about global geopolitics
Since the Olympic Games in Paris began, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has posted the statement “This is…
Biden Drops Out Of Presidential Race
Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race President…
Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range climate forecasts
Months before winter arrives, traders are watching for clues in the long-range weather forecasts.Mario Tama/Getty Images Derek Lemoine,…
Israel’s War on Hamas: What to Know
Israel will seek to eliminate the threat posed by the Palestinian militant group for good, but its campaign…
How Much Does A US Government Shutdown Cost The Economy?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As discussions in Washington over…
An Expanded BRICS Could Reset World Politics But Picking New Members Isn’t Straightforward
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. Government Communication and Information System Bhaso Ndzendze,…
Maui’s deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it’s a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe
Wildfires, pushed by powerful winds, raced through Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023, leaving a charred…