Insight

Chicago violence rises, takes psychological toll on youth2
July 7, 2016

Chicago violence rises, takes psychological toll on youth

Shootings in Chicago are up nearly 90 percent this year compared to last, and murders are up more than 70 percent. Chicago Tribune said 336 people have been killed this year, compared to 490 for all of last year. If this pace continues, that would mean more than 600 people would have been killed in Chicago in 2016.

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Impact of Haiti's political turmoil on business investment
June 15, 2016

Impact of Haiti’s political turmoil on business investment

Haiti is a country without a president again. The provisional president’s 120-day mandate came to a close this week. Lawmakers options are either extend President Jocelerme Privert’s term or try to hastily arrange a new round of elections. The U.N. is leading efforts to ensure what it calls “institutional continuity.”

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June 9, 2016

Granny Zhou Qiyu and her zongzi story

Zongzi is a traditional food that Chinese people enjoy during the Dragon Boat Festival. However, the art of making zongzi is at a risk fewer and fewer younger people know how to make them.

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June 3, 2016

Impact of war on long-term health care

Temporary ceasefires in countries at war like Syria and Yemen allow citizens to receive short-term relief like vaccinations, but what about those who need long-term care for illnesses like cancer?

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May 13, 2016

Drones could hold lifesaving potential

Drone use worldwide is expected to increase exponentially. These unmanned aerial vehicles are commonly found in military operations, but their future in other fields is expanding, particularly in scientific research.

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May 4, 2016

Venezuela faces impact of electricity shortage

Venezuela’s work hours are being cut further. In addition to the deepening economic crisis and rising inflation, the country is facing electricity shortages due to partly drought and partly the lack of a back-up plan.

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