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Dawn patrol at the fish market
Nov 14, 2024
For the next installment of our "Tricks of the Trade" series, we wake up in the wee small hours to see what's fresh at San Pedro Harbor's fish markets.
Will Peru's new Chinese-built megaport change Pacific power dynamics?
by
Leanna Byrne
Nov 14, 2024
From the BBC World Service: The ribbon-cutting is taking place today at the Port of Chancay — a Chinese-built megaport on Peru’s Pacific coast, that could transform regional trade. But will those investments come with any geopolitical risks?
Apple will reportedly face EU fine under new competition law
Nov 14, 2024
European regulators are expected to penalize the iPhone maker for not opening its App Store to third-party app stores and developers. Mashable's Matt Binder explains the impact of the Digital Markets Act and other efforts to tame Big Tech.
All inflation is local
by
Amy Scott
Nov 13, 2024
Nationally, inflation registered 2.6% year over year in October. But if you're in the New York metro area or urban Hawaii, it's a bit worse.
Can Trump claw back climate money?
by
Amy Scott
and Kimberly Adams
Nov 13, 2024
Unspent climate dollars are on the table.
October inflation numbers meet forecast
Nov 13, 2024
Prices were 2.6% higher than a year ago. But wage growth continues to outpace inflation. Also: the history of the federal income tax.
The glitz and glamor market
Nov 13, 2024
In the third installment of our "Tricks of the Trade" series, we head to LA's jewelry and gemstone district.
For public good, not for profit.
How climate change is hitting the wine industry
by
Luke Wilson
Nov 13, 2024
From the BBC World Service: This year is on track to be the warmest on record and extreme weather is having a significant impact on the grapes grown for wine production.
It’s not too late to change the future of AI
Nov 13, 2024
Gary Marcus, author of “Taming Silicon Valley,” says we still have a choice in determining whether artificial intelligence will help or harm humanity. But the future shouldn’t be left in the hands of tech companies or the government alone.
Trump, COP29 and the future of climate finance
by
Amy Scott
and Kimberly Adams
Nov 12, 2024
Could the rest of the world fund climate change solutions without the United States?