Economy
The Dangerous Lives of Colombian Mangrove Clam Collectors
Because of the agility required, many of the collectors are children.
Some Greeks Are Going On Holiday Despite the Referendum
We went to the port of Piraeus in Athens and asked people how come they're taking a vacation in the middle of it all.
We Asked the Homeless of Athens About the Greek Referendum and Possible Bancruptcy
"Whatever happens, I think this bridge I live under will fill up fast and none of us will be getting out of here any time soon."
We Asked An Expert What Would Happen if the EU Opened Its Borders to Everyone
Economist Michael Clemens is pretty sure that the continent won't collapse.
The Psychology and Economy of Conspiracy Theories
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories, and who's profiting from the industry they've created?
Life as a Stripper in a Subarctic Indoor Mining Town
Thanks to the surplus of men and dearth of entertainment options, strippers in the indoor mining town of Fermont, Quebec, can earn roughly €4,500 in a week.
The Human Billboards of New York City
With fliers, menus and business cards serving as their advertising arsenal, these street workers – mostly immigrant men – struggle to survive in America's largest city.
May Day Protests Turn Violent in Turkey
A reported 40,000 riot police officers used tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets to crack down on protesters in Turkey.
North Korea's Got a Big Crystal Meth Problem
A new report basically says the DPRK is one big meth lab.
When Will Young, Poor Egyptians Get a Chance to Live?
Ousting two successive presidents hasn't made life any easier.
Permanently Temporary: The Truth About Temp Labour
Searching for the invisible workforce of temp labour.
Permanently Temporary: The Truth About Temp Labour
Meet the people who make our world of same-day delivery possible.