From the BBC World Service: Among the stories we’ll highlight are bootleg “Barbie,” bank collapses and chocolate bar rebranding.
Plenty of companies make it hard to cancel a subscription, so we rounded up some advice on how to get through it.
Cubans are fleeing their country in droves. A deteriorating economic situation is fueling the exodus.
From the BBC World Service: New rules limiting spending in game platforms have wiped nearly $80 billion off China’s two biggest gaming companies.
Homeownership costs now take up more of the average wage than many lenders advise, according to a report out today.
A demand for shark fins, seen as a delicacy and status symbol in parts of the world, is responsible for a startling decline in shark populations.
From the BBC World Service: Residents of Buenos Aires are pushing back on President Javier Milei’s plans.
Happy holidays, from the IRS family to yours! As a gift, how do waived penalties for some back taxes sound?
Turns out, the making of a beloved, red-and-white-striped delight can reveal quite a bit about global economics.
From the BBC World Service: Airbnb has been ordered to pay up to $20 million in fines after listing some Australian properties in U.S. dollars.
