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China's Alibaba Promises $15.5B For Development Initiatives
E-commerce giant Alibaba Group said it will spend $15.5 billion to support President Xi Jinping’s campaign to spread China’s prosperity more evenly, adding to pledges by tech companies that are under pressure to pay for the ruling Communist Party’s political initiatives.
How to Be a Work Rebel
Got a contrarian streak in you? Harvard’s Francesca Gino shares the right way to be an unconventional leader
The Archives
REWIND
Are Vaccine Mandates Justifiable?
Some call them reasonable public health measures, while others say they are an un-American invasion of privacy
The Political Perils of the Carless City
In Milan, authorities used the pandemic to push through changes aimed at reining in driving, while Helsinki has taken a more deliberate approach. In weaning people from cars, speed can be risky
END OF THE LINE
A photographer sets out to capture a city’s last pay phones before they disappear
Greetings From Telosa (Population 0, for Now)
Tech entrepreneur Marc Lore is planning to build a utopian megalopolis somewhere in the U.S. “Let the land be owned by the people!” he says. “But in a capitalistic sort of way”
Department Stores' New Lease on Life
Faded 20th-century shopping hubs are being reborn as colleges, libraries, and more
What Happened to That Police Reform Success Story?
In a city once heralded as a model for community policing, questions arise about the possibility of long-term change
There Is No Free Parking
The pandemic has reshaped cities’ ideas about the best uses for public space. A longtime parking-reform advocate and a growing number of city halls say it’s about time
Tuning In to a Happier City
Noise is an irritant of urban life. But there are ways to make it easier on the ears—and the psyche
Caracas – A City Unravels
The cultural spaces and infrastructure of Venezuela’s capital were once the envy of Latin America. Decades of decline have taken their toll
When Ghost Cities Come Alive
Built on a grand scale with thousands of apartments, new roads and subway lines, and Instagrammable architecture, China’s overnight cities have something else now: People
The Kids Are Alright
SCIENTISTS HAVE FOUND A SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE CURE FOR THE POST-PANDEMIC BLUES — FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
Back to Work in a COVID World
These three strategies will make returning to work easier for you and your employees
White-Hot American Summers
The epic family drama behind an iconic American weight loss camp for kids
When Nurses Won't Vax
Some are walking off the job instead of scheduling a shot, compounding the sector’s staffing woes
The Ticking Time Bomb Still on the Road
Millions of Takata air bags have been recalled around the world. Many remain unrepaired
The Unlikely Asset Class
Spencer Patton helped buy or sell about a quarter of the FedEx Ground delivery routes, a new road to riches for entrepreneurs
When Conservation Looks Like Evasion
The IRS is examining conservation easement deductions, putting promoters in its crosshairs
Target, The Police, And the Damage Done
For decades, America’s most upbeat retailer counted on local law enforcement to sweep people and problems from its doorstep. Now it’s being forced to acknowledge the cost
The Next War
Shield AI, a startup born of the conflict in Afghanistan, is looking for a broader mission
September Is Here. Normal Isn't
Delta threatens to keep more U.S. workers at home, jeopardizing the long-promised fall comeback
Florida's High-Stakes Mask War
The governor’s stance against school mandates has sparked a backlash
Fire Forecasting Could Reshape California
AI that predicts wildfires could keep many homeowners from losing their insurance. How else could it help?
Agri NEWS
Study Gives Strawberry Growers Hope in Pest Battle
Florida Roots
New Florida Cattlemen President Cliff Coddington: ‘Let’s Ride Together’
Home-Grown Taste
Weeki Wachee Distillery Offers Tours, Tastings, Outdoor Fun
Recipe Spotlight
Stir Things Up With a Taste of Wild Game
Hitting the Mark
4-H Shooting Clubs Help Keep Life Goals On Target