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In a Faltering Chinese Economy, Working-Class Stories Strike a Chord

19 août 2026 à 00:00
Poems, essays and books written by working-class writers have garnered recognition in recent years — as well as increasing government attention.

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Hu Anyan’s memoir, “I Deliver Parcels in Beijing,” became a best seller in China and was later translated into English. It is a diaristic account of the 19 jobs he held over two decades across China.

An A.I. Tax Boom Could Curtail America’s Debt. But Not Solve It.

18 août 2026 à 10:09
The consequences of A.I. for the budget will largely hinge on whether — and to what extent — the technology reshapes the labor market.

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With Priests Scarce in Rural Italy, an African Pastor Is Filling the Void

Immigrants have long eased labor shortages on farms and factories in Italy. But churches also need foreign-born priests, like the Rev. Vincent Souly of the Ivory Coast.

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Signs of Economic Recovery While Greater Uncertainty Looms

8 août 2026 à 06:00
Jobs and trade numbers released this week show that Canada is recovering from trade turmoil, but another round of tariffs may arrive this month.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump had an exchange this week about who and what was “nasty.”

Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?

6 août 2026 à 16:20
Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

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Ceuta Migration Crisis Exposes Despair Among Morocco’s Young People

3 août 2026 à 03:28
Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.

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Migrants returning back to Morocco. Last week, between 50,000 and 60,000 people entered Ceuta, a small Spanish exclave in North Africa that shares a border with Morocco.

Canada’s WestJet Cancels Trips Amid Strike By Flight Attendants

2 août 2026 à 16:32
Labor talks resumed on Sunday between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.

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WestJet flight attendants walking a picket line at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Sunday.
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