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‘We Know How to Bounce Back.’ Sadiq Khan Has a Plan to Build a Greener, Fairer London Post-Pandemic
"For anybody who thinks they’ve got us on the ropes, the history of London is Muhammad Ali, knocking people out"
Twitter Offers More Transparency on Racist Abuse by Its Users, but Few Solutions
The social media platform poured cold water on the idea that anonymity is a significant driver of racism online.
Populations are Booming in Flood-Prone Areas—Especially in Developing Countries
The number of people living in flood-prone areas is growing faster than in other places, and at a much faster rate than scientists had previously expected, a study published Aug. 4 in the journal Nature finds. It’s a worrying sign that human settlements are not prepared for increased flood risks in the climate crisis. Researchers…
Tencent Bounces Back After State Media Soften Tone on Gaming
The developments this week had stoked fears Beijing will next train its attention on gaming
Tunisia’s President Staged What Looks Like a Coup. But Democracy Isn’t Dead There Yet
Many Tunisians support Kais Saied's move. But the next 30 days will prove crucial to the path the country takes
Biden’s Last-Ditch Effort to Stop Evictions Frustrates Allies
The President faces criticism from some of his allies for not acting sooner to prevent what they view as an imminent housing crisis
Sponsor Gap Backs Simone Biles’ Decision to Pull Out of Competition at Olympics
Gap's Athleta signed Biles to a long-term partnership earlier this year
Wu-Tang Album Owned by Shkreli Is Sold by U.S. Government
The price and identity of the buyer is being kept secret
British Diver Tom Daley Sends Heartfelt Message to LGBTQ Youth After Winning His First Olympic Gold
"You can achieve anything and there is a whole lot of your chosen family out here, ready to support you"
Tensions in Tunisia After President Suspends Parliament
Tunisia’s economy has been struggling for years, and the country recently reimposed lockdowns and other virus restrictions because it’s facing one of Africa’s worst virus outbreaks
70 Years Ago, the World Made a Pact to Protect Refugees. Too Many of Our Leaders Are Failing to Uphold That Promise
The former U.N. Secretary General calls on leaders to step up and deliver a global resettlement programme on a meaningful scale
Once Friends, Now Rivals: The Iranian Athletes Facing Off Under Different Flags at the 2020 Tokyo Games
2016 Olympic medalist Kimia Alizadeh will compete as a refugee athlete against her long-time friend Nahid Kiyani of Iran