Invest in Black business to bridge the race gap, says U.S. nonprofit
Rodney Foxworth grew up in a working-class Baltimore family, and witnessed his parents economic struggles. Now, as chief executive of Common Future, he is on a mission to channel capital to POC-led enterprises
South Korean court overturns conviction of soldiers for gay sex
After human rights groups have called on South Korea to decriminalize same-sex relationships for men in the military for years, the country's top court makes a breakthrough ruling
Florida Governor DeSantis burnishes conservative credentials with Disney feud
Ahead of a possible run for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, Governor DeSantis approved a bill that strips Disney of its self-governing powers
Four ways journalists can strengthen their coverage of development issues
From combating online abuse to ensuring a plurality of voices, our webinar series outlines four ways journalists can report on development issues in accurate, equitable and effective ways without underplaying their complexity.
Energy-hungry bitcoin moves into sights of U.S. environmental movement
Environmental groups and lawmakers are raising the alarm about the climate cost of bitcoin mining, while industry groups and proponents say it can be part of a climate solution
OPINION: Time to stamp out street harassment of LGBTQ+ people
New York LGBTQ+ activists write chalk slogans around the city to raise awareness about street harassment and catcalling
OPINION: A human rights agenda for ending fossil fuels
Earth Day is a wake-up call for how our use of oil, coal and gas is driving a global climate breakdown that violates the right to a clean and healthy environment
Somaliland fire leaves traders penniless and market destroyed
Thousands of business owners in this breakaway region of Somalia have been left penniless after a massive fire swept through the sprawling Waheen market, engulfing hundreds of stores, stalls and restaurants.
Firefighters hopeful as U.S. government moves to speed up health claims
As climate change boosts U.S. wildfire risks, the Biden administration aims to make it easier for federal firefighters to claim benefits for injuries and illnesses caused by their job
Florida Senate passes bill that would end Disney self-governing status
In response to Disney's opposition to a new state law limiting discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools, the Florida Senate passed a bill that would eliminate the company's self-governing status