Ukraine’s iron- and steel-producing factories have made body armor, helmets and armored plates for vehicles — and steelworkers risked their lives rolling out heavy machinery at the beginning of the war to help physically block the Russian advance.
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Meet the Xi Jinping Loyalist Now Overseeing China’s Economy
He Lifeng’s long career in government has spanned the extremes of China’s approach, from the early embrace of small business in the 1980s to today’s tighter state control.
As Zelensky Visits Kherson, World Bank Says Ukraine Needs $411 Billion to Rebuild
The bank released a significantly higher figure as European Union leaders approved plans to provide Kyiv with one million artillery shells over the next 12 months.
6 Cities on 5 Continents That Are Reimagining Urban Life
What we can learn from creative city initiatives, from Sydney to Paris.
China’s Economy Will Expand About 5 percent, A Cautious Target
Last year China’s economy grew 3 percent, one of its worst performances. Now leaders are expecting a revival, but it will rely partly on public spending.
Wind and Solar Energy Projects Risk Overwhelming America’s Antiquated Electrical Grids
An explosion in proposed clean energy ventures has overwhelmed the system for connecting new power sources to homes and businesses.
Parched California Misses a Chance to Store More Rain Underground
Torrential rains could have helped to replenish depleted aquifers, but some say state bureaucracy, designed to distribute water fairly, has stood in the way.
‘The World’s Largest Construction Site’: The Race Is On to Rebuild Ukraine
As the country’s leaders lay postwar plans, companies from around the world are jockeying for advantage in what could be a multibillion-dollar effort, although one loaded with risk.
Kamala Harris Announces Funding to Address Migration Crisis
The vice president said private companies had pledged almost $1 billion to support communities in Central America.
Zelensky Vows Action Against Corruption After a Minister Is Fired
The Ukrainian leader said the dismissal should serve as notice to officials whose actions “violate the principle of justice.”