Not too long ago, globalization was seen by academics and policymakers as a powerful force bringing the world closer together and promoting economic prosperity and stability. The open flow of goods, ...

The sudden eruption of war in the Mideast Gulf has created dramatic new risks for global energy security. Iranian attacks have damaged oil and gas facilities in the Gulf region, and threats against ...

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Curling, which first became an organized sport in Scotland, traces its roots to the 1500s. Historians say paintings from the time depict people sliding rocks across frozen ponds. It took a few ...

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Communication is key, especially in times of crisis. Here are the steps one global PR expert believes companies embroiled in the infant formula crisis will likely have taken to warn customers and ...

Typically, after it snows, temperatures eventually get warm enough, at least, to melt some of the accumulated snowfall and help clear New York City streets. This isn't typical weather. What happens ...

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PESSIMISTS ABOUT the world economy have had a poor run. Global growth was probably about 3% in 2025, far higher than gloomy forecasts made in the spring and summer. That matches the pattern of the ...