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A Record Year of Elections: What the Results Mean for Stability
Billions of people voted this year in an extraordinary run of national elections. Here's what the pattern of results suggests about global stability going forward.
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Why Ships Are Dodging Two Chokepoints—and What It Costs You
Attacks in the Red Sea and low water in the Panama Canal are forcing cargo ships onto longer, costlier routes, and that extra expense is starting to show up in ordinary prices.
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Immigration Rules Are Tightening Worldwide: Who Feels It First
Several major economies are rewriting immigration and asylum rules at once, reshaping who can work where and who gets protection. Here's what's actually changing and who it affects most.
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The Global Minimum Tax Is Quietly Redrawing Corporate Maps
A global deal to tax multinational profits at a minimum rate is changing where companies book earnings and why tax havens are losing their old appeal.
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The Global Plastics Treaty Talks Keep Stalling: Here's Why
Global negotiations for a binding plastics treaty have repeatedly missed their deadline, and the sticking points reveal deep disagreement over what actually solves plastic pollution.
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What the WHO Pandemic Agreement Actually Asks of Countries
The WHO's new pandemic agreement isn't a global lockdown rulebook—it's mostly about sharing pathogen data and vaccines fairly. Here's what it really requires.
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Why Home Insurance Premiums Are Spiking Across the Country
Climate-driven disasters are pushing insurers out of high-risk markets and driving premiums up everywhere else, leaving homeowners with fewer options and bigger bills.
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AI Regulation Bills Are Advancing Worldwide: What Changes for You
Lawmakers on several continents are advancing AI rules at the same time. Here's what those bills actually cover and how they might touch your everyday apps and devices.
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Digital Dollars and Euros: What Central Bank Currencies Could Change
Central banks worldwide are piloting digital versions of their currencies. Here's what a digital dollar or euro would actually mean for how you pay, save, and get paid.
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Instant Payments Are Becoming the Default. Here's What Changes
Real-time payment systems are rolling out across banks and countries, replacing the old days-long wait for money to move. Here's why it matters and what to watch for as a consumer.
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