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11:10am Feb 18, 2021

World News World News Science Health & Safety

What A 30,000-Person Survey Reveals About Day-To-Day Life In The Pandemic

by Malaka Gharib

The responses reveal the impact on living standards in nine low- and middle-income countries — and may help governments find a way to help citizens most in need.
1:13pm Dec 07, 2020

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About Us: Goats And Soda

by Marc Silver

Goats and Soda: What's our mission? And what's behind our name?
3:18pm Apr 29, 2020

Housing Housing

$100 Million In Housing Development Planned For Winston-Salem's Cleveland Avenue Community

by Eddie Garcia

A major public housing development in Winston-Salem is getting $30 million in upgrades.
7:00am Mar 05, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government Business

Carolina Curious: How Will Opportunity Zones Shape Our Cities?

by Eddie Garcia

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed, the legislation included six pages that could have a big impact on cities.

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4:26pm Oct 10, 2019

Economy Economy

Former Reynolds Tobacco Plant The Site Of Future Lofts, Hotel, And Retail

by Bethany Chafin

Winston-Salem and Forsyth County officials and developers announced new plans for Whitaker Park in the city’s North Ward.
6:04am May 30, 2019

Race Race Economy Human Interest

Balancing On The Edge: Affordability And Growth In Ole Asheboro

by Bethany Chafin

Today, in our project on the Triad’s housing crisis, WFDD reporter Bethany Chafin takes us to a Greensboro neighborhood for a rare glimpse into a place at risk of losing valuable affordable housing.

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3:39pm Nov 13, 2018

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China's Building Spree In Poor Nations: Does It Really Help The Local Economy?

by Joanne Lu

There are a lot of state secrets when it comes to the billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals and more. Satellite images of night lights may offer some insights into their value.
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7:41pm Oct 24, 2018

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Food, Peace Building, Legal Aid: What Trump Would Cut From Central America

by Sean McMinn

As thousands of migrants move toward the U.S., these are the programs President Trump is threatening to cut in retaliation.
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4:16pm Oct 11, 2018

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Opinion: China's Role As The World's Development Bank Cannot Be Ignored

by Kevin P. Gallagher

China's development banks provide as much financing to developing countries as the World Bank does, Boston University's Kevin Gallagher explains.
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6:46pm Jul 29, 2018

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Zimbabwe's Rickety Trains Get A Boost From Expat Investors Next Door

Zimbabweans living in neighboring South Africa are injecting capital into a railway revamp — but much more is needed to get the country back on its feet.
Julie McCarthy for NPR

1:46pm Feb 12, 2018

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The Birthplace Of 'Gross National Happiness' Is Growing A Bit Cynical

by Julie McCarthy

Tourists flock to this happy nation and the world has tried to emulate its happiness index. But inside Bhutan, some residents say the country's having difficulty living up to the glowing brand.
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4:36pm May 18, 2017

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Should America Keep Giving Billions Of Dollars To Countries In Need?

by Malaka Gharib

The matter of foreign aid has taken on renewed urgency in the Trump administration. And it turns out it isn't easy to figure out whether it's effective.