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  • Dr. Amber Edwards at work.
    Blake Farmer

    A look back at what shook markets in 2019. Gen-Zers are turning to resale apps to get rid of unwanted gifts. What accounts for the shortage of female heart surgeons?

  • Protesters take part in a human chain rally at the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong on December 31, 2019.
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    Nissan’s former chief Carlos Ghosn flees Japan for Lebanon. Taxing e-cigarettes is having unintended consequences. What does economic uncertainty spell for emerging markets in 2020?

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    Carlos Ghosn jumps bail in Japan and flees to Lebanon. A stake in Universal Music Group is being sold to Chinese internet giant Tencent. Live music gigs in emerging markets like India take off with its rising middle class.

  • Migrants protesting in the town of Samos, Greece.
    John Laurenson

    The U.S. trade deficit narrows. Getting a green card is about to get a lot more expensive. Tensions between Greek business owners and refugees are growing.

  • St. Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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    Tesla begins delivery of its China-made vehicles. VW is betting big on electric cars. Ukraine deals with its own non-impeachment problems.

  • Tesla begins China deliveries
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    Tesla continues its rapid push into the world’s largest car market. Outgoing Bank of England governor Mark Carney is taking on a new climate-focused role at the UN. Paternity leave grows in popularity.

  • Kevin Hart attends the 'Netflix Is A Joke' screening at Raleigh Studios on May 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
    Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix

    The NASDAQ hits an all-time high. Netflix delves into “cancel culture.” Waiting on infrastructure relief in the Midwest.

  • Don’t bet the farm on a trade deal
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    Farm prices are likely to stay low in 2020. How low interest rates negatively affect older people more. Astronomers are concerned about their work as more satellites litter the night sky.

  • Will space satellites obscure the stars?
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    Astronomers are warning that more communications satellites will hinder their work. The co-founder of wearable meditation device Muse explains why consumers are demanding more mental health products. We visit a U.K. soap factory that only hires the disabled.

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