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How Blockchain Technology Saved Democracy in Guatemala

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist
A documentary explains how Bitcoin helped restore credibility to Guatemala's contested presidential elections.

Road To Nowhere — How Highways Gutted Our Cities.

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist
American urban planning has long been defined by its car-centricity, its prioritization of the automobile over the pedestrian, and its sprawl. But this always wasn't the case.

Diia – Shaping The Future Of Government Worldwide

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist
Ukraine has long been plagued by the threat of corruption. Long wait-times for public services, an overwhelmed bureaucracy, and more has decreased the reputation of Ukraine's public sector. But enter Diia.

Unveiling the Link: How Density Impacts Carbon Emissions in Urban Environments

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist
It may appear contradictory, but it is true. Increased density results in lower CO2 emissions per capita, but how?

The Anti-Human Design of Hostile Architecture

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist

Spikes on park walls, metal dividers on benches, and barricades in public spaces are all elements of hostile architecture that have been appearing in cities across the world. These elements have been added...

Israel’s Trophy countermeasure shields troops in Gaza from anti-tank missiles, but how?

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist
Hamas propaganda videos depict its fighters' launching missiles at Israeli troops. But what you don't know is that the videos show another thing, the lifesaving Trophy system.

The Biden administration provides $16.4 billion in new funding for Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist
Joe Biden has announced more than $16 billion dollars in new funding to improve Amtrak's aging Northeast Corridor, the nations busiest passenger rail line. The new funding is part of the $66 billion allocated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for rail, and will help increase speeds, modernize tracks, and allow for larger capacity throughout the corridor.

An Unsung Hero in the Fight Against Poverty: Muhammad Yunus

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist
When we talk about poverty alleviation, one name that stands out from the rest is that of Muhammad Yunus. Born on June 28, 1940, in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Yunus is an economist, social activist, and Nobel Prize winner who has pioneered new concepts in the fight against poverty.

Montreal’s Réseau Express Métropolitain opens to the public.

By: Ben Nguyen, Journalist
Plagued by delays and numerous cost overruns, the first 15 kilometer stretch of the REM has opened to the public.
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