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- Jul 07 ’20
How an entrepreneur from Portugal saved a village’s economy by reviving a centuries-old tradition of wool-making
Isabel Costa’s wool factory makes burel, a tightly woven Portuguese fabric that was a mainstay of the region for centuries. Her factory is the only one left in the village of Manteigas, and is using machines that date back to the 19th century. Many o…
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- Jul 02 ’20
Houston hospitals ‘could be in a world of hurt’ as coronavirus cases surge to record highs
Coronavirus cases are spiking all across Texas, including a record number of new cases in Houston. A Houston health expert is predicting that it will become the “worst affected” city in the country. “We could be in a world of hurt” if people don’t we…
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- Kaitlyn Wang for Business InsiderJun 29 ’20
Thailand’s plastic waste problem is getting worse as people throw away takeout containers, face masks, and gloves
Plastic waste, including discarded takeout containers, masks, and gloves, shot up 62% in Bangkok since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Thailand is one of five countries, along with Indonesia, the Philippines, China, and Vietnam, that produce half…
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- Kaitlyn Wang for Business InsiderJun 22 ’20
Oat milk, oat cheese, and other oat products have gone from niche alternative to fridge staple — and dairy giants like Chobani are taking notice
In the US, oat milk sales have jumped 90% in the last four years as consumers search for dairy-free alternatives. Dairy giants like Chobani have recently begun to sell oat-based products as the dairy industry declines. But the oat category is still r…
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- May 12 ’20
A Washington art gallery is selling paintings made by a dog — and they come with free weed
It’s illegal to sell marijuana in Washington, DC, but businesses can still give it away for free. Two entrepreneurs used that loophole to start their own “art gallery” in which they sell paintings made by their dog, and include a free marijuana “gift…
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- Apr 20 ’20
Suburban restaurants are getting hit hard — and some are hoping clever videos and PSAs will keep them afloat
Stay-at-home orders and mandatory restaurant closures are forcing restaurants across the country to shift to pickup and takeout service. Suburban restaurants are doing everything they can to gain attention on social media to boost their sales. At the…
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- Apr 03 ’20
College students from low-income families are learning the hidden costs of moving back home
Harvard became one of the first universities to close campus to curb the spread of the coronavirus in March. For students from low-income families, having to return home comes with many hidden costs. Students Malia Marks and Alex White told Business …
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- Mar 26 ’20
Doctors and nurses in Iran are filming themselves dancing to boost morale during coronavirus crisis
Healthcare workers in Iran have been posting videos of themselves dancing in hospitals to boost morale. Iran is one of the worst-hit countries by the coronavirus pandemic, with nearly 30,000 confirmed cases. Across cultures, dancing has become a popu…
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- Kaitlyn Wang for Business InsiderMar 26 ’20
How a coronavirus safety-themed dance took the world by storm, according to the TikTok star who created it
A coronavirus-related dance challenge is taking social media by storm. The dance is set to a Vietnamese song that teaches listeners to wash their hands and avoid big crowds to ward off the virus. On TikTok, renditions of choreographer Quang Dang’s da…
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- Kaitlyn Wang for Business InsiderMar 25 ’20
People are circulating the #IStayHome hashtag as they document their lives under lockdown
Millions of people worldwide are under orders to stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Many social media users are posting videos and pictures of their home activities under the hashtag #IStayHome. Dancing has become an especially th…
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