Decades before Irish were Chicago political royalty, they lived in a ramshackle slum called Kilgubbin
In the 1850s and 1860s, Kilgubbin was often mentioned in the pages of the Tribune and other Chicago newspapers. The name ...
Indian slums get 'cool roofs' to combat extreme heat
The effort is part of a global scientific trial to study how indoor heat impacts health and economic outcomes in developing ...
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Ex-PNP cop denied Canadian residency due to drug war involvement
A former officer of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was denied permanent residence in Canada due to involvement in ...
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Why are proponents of ‘smart cities’ neglecting research?
Despite the buzz surrounding smart cities in urban-policy circles, studies are lacking on the evidence for what works, what ...
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Desi Queens On The Mic: 10 Women Dominating India's Hip-Hop Scene
From the legendary rapper Raja Kumari to rising stars like Reble, India’s hip-hop scene is evolving like never before. | ...
How Can We Leave Those Behind Who Are At Higher TB Risk?
World TB Day is observed globally on 24th March to amplify the urgency of ending TB – which is the world’s deadliest infectious disease. This year’s theme, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver ...
Letters March 12: High-density housing; downtown Victoria; sequoia tree
Many of the local development plans, notably the McKenzie/Quadra plan, are based on the academic idea of the “15-minute city.
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‘Almost everyone dreams of going abroad’: The changing face of women’s migration in Punjab
An emerging trend within a trend is that many women, like Jaspreet, are seeking opportunities in smaller nations or cities. Around nine percent of Punjabi women are now migrating to regions such as ...