About 80 percent of manufacturing investments spurred by a Biden-era climate law have flowed to Republican districts. Efforts to stop federal payments are already causing pain.
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Windsor, Ontario, Canadian Automotive Capital, Braces for Trump Tariffs
Windsor, Ontario, right across the border from Detroit, has close ties to the United States but now faces exceptional economic disruption.
Where the Taxis Are Motorcycles, and the Drivers Are Women
Kenya’s “Boda Girls” are turning a male-dominated industry upside down. Their favored customers are pregnant women needing rides to the hospital.
Chastened by Past Wars, Kremlin Tries to Elevate Its Veterans
Russians who fought in Chechnya and Afghanistan came home to silence and stigma. There’s a very public push to make things different this time.
New Zealand Loosens Visitor Visas to Court Remote Workers
The country, which sank into a recession last year, is trying to entice highly skilled “digital nomads” to work in the island nation for up to nine months.
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico
While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with few winners.
What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash
Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.
How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis
When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico to do something. Officials rebuked the immigration chief and stripped him of a key power, an investigation shows.
Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment
The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.
A Restaurant Is More Than a Workplace for People Often Shunned by Employers
A popular restaurant in Buenos Aires is staffed almost entirely by workers with neurological challenges, tapping into often-overlooked talent and harnessing their skills.