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British doctors seek jobs abroad amid discontent over NHS pay
Feb 19, 2024
As doctors prepare for another strike to protest their salaries and working conditions, some weigh opportunities in the U.S. and Canada.
In Taiwan's election, young voters focus on inflation, wages and war
by
Jennifer Pak
Jan 12, 2024
The U.S. and China loom large over Taiwan's presidential and legislative elections on Jan. 13, but so do domestic bread-and-butter issues.
In "American Ramble," a 26-day walk reveals a "profoundly different" nation
Mar 28, 2023
Neil King Jr. reflects on his history-rich journey from Washington, D.C., to New York City.
Did the enhanced child tax credit really reduce household poverty?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Jarrett Dang
Mar 24, 2022
Early studies find that the enhanced credit reduced childhood poverty and food insufficiency.
As summer begins, ban on U.S. travel to EU nations is an economic blow
Jul 1, 2020
The transatlantic market is profitable for airlines, and it's a boon to other travel-related businesses.
U.S. companies want more than China's free market gestures
by
Scott Tong
Nov 28, 2018
Ahead of the G-20 summit, both the United States and China are signaling a potential agreement to back off the budding trade war. President Donald Trump reportedly may delay scheduled tariffs on Chinese goods, and Beijing has provided more market access to international insurance companies. But there are many issues that still need to be […]
Canada grapples with refugee influx from U.S.
by
Emma Jacobs
Nov 28, 2018
Refugees seeking asylum are leaving the U.S. for Canada, where authorities scramble to house them.
For public good, not for profit.
Why some people are worried about drug patent protections in the new NAFTA
by
Scott Tong
Oct 2, 2018
The trade agreement reached over the weekend between the U.S., Canada and Mexico includes longer intellectual property protection periods for the expensive class of drugs known as biologics.
U.S. companies are bringing cash home, but not as much as President Trump predicted
Sep 19, 2018
The trillions that have been earned abroad aren't just sitting in a vault.
Hundreds testify on impact of looming tariffs
Aug 23, 2018
The U.S. Trade Representative is holding hearings on $200 billion in proposed tariffs.