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An undocumented immigrant explains what is at stake in America’s election | The Economist

2016-11-02

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The 2016 American presidential election is especially important for the millions of undocumented immigrants. Lalo Mendez, who was brought to America from Mexico in the trunk of a car, shares his personal perspective on what is at stake Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 In 2012 President Obama introduced the Deferred …

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Rapper Son of Nun wants the US presidential candidates to talk about race

2016-11-01

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Baltimore rapper Son of Nun is an activist against police brutality and racial injustice. He offers his personal perspective on the US presidential election and what—if anything—it will mean for his community Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk …

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Free trade and politics as drawn by our cartoonist KAL | The Economist

2016-10-31

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Free trade—a principle upon which The Economist was founded 173 years ago—is severely under threat. Our KAL cartoonist illustrates the state of trade in our latest offering, “Daily Watch” Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 From the time we are children, we swap things with others. We give and take for …

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Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films from The Economist

2016-10-28

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Introducing Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films during the working week. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram:...

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Ever wondered where Britain’s royal family go shopping? | The Economist

2016-10-24

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David Morgan Hewitt takes us on a Royal Warrant shopping experience, where he creates his very own perfume. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Passport is an original travel series for the intellectually and culturally curious, exploring some of the most exciting city destinations in the world. The insiders’ guide to …

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Discover London: royal shopping and wild-swimming | The Economist

2016-10-21

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London is the most visited city destination in the world, but in PASSPORT three quirky locals will show you the hidden gems they think everyone should see – if only you know where to look. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Discover Hyderabad: https://youtu.be/K6R-WGOqjC0 Discover Colombo: https://youtu.be/4COeTrjB6hA Discover Buenos Aires: https://youtu.be/q0pMg6rvc0s …

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Discover Osaka: sushi, tattoos, and a flourishing nightlife | The Economist

2016-10-04

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Japan’s second city has become the country’s fastest growing tourist hotspot. Famed for its food, Osaka stands apart from other cities in Japan. A sushi chef, a poet and a tattoo artist show us why their city is the top choice for the culturally curious visitor in the latest episode of our Passport travel series. …

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Osaka’s Fish Market in VR | The Economist

2016-09-30

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You don’t need to wake up at 4am to visit Osaka’s fish market. Experience it through this 360° video instead, along with a tattoo studio and a sento bathhouse. A virtual tour for the culturally curious. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 This 360-degree video experience accompanies the Osaka episode of …

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Oceans VR: Net positive | The Economist

2016-09-30

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Climb aboard the case for limiting fishing on the high seas. In this 360° video, we turn you into a yellowfin tuna to take you inside the argument. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 “Oceans VR: Net positive” was produced by The Economist Media Lab with Object Normal, and was featured …

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The German village that produces five times more energy than it needs | The Economist

2016-09-21

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Why be just a dairy farmer when you can be an energy farmer too? Thanks to an ambitious adoption of renewable energy techniques, residents of Wildpoldsried in Bavaria no longer need fossil fuels. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The Disrupters is an original series exploring how major industries – from …

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Oil and gas companies are facing major technological disruption

2016-09-20

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Pressure to reduce carbon emissions is putting the future of fossil fuel giants in jeopardy. Their survival plans involve carbon storage and floating wind farms. Meanwhile, one small German village is showing how large companies aren’t always essential. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Over 80% of the world’s energy needs …

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How does a floating wind turbine stand up?

2016-09-13

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It is not just utility companies racing to respond to the rise of renewable energy. Oil and gas giant Statoil is building on four decades of offshore experience to erect its first floating wind farm. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The Disrupters is an original series exploring how major industries …

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Change is in the air for oil and gas companies

2016-09-12

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Pressure to reduce carbon emissions is putting the future of fossil-fuel giants in jeopardy Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The Disrupters is an original series exploring how major industries – from music and cars to hospitality – are currently being disrupted by the latest wave of digital innovation. As well …

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Do boxers’ headguards protect them from concussion and injury? | The Economist

2016-08-05

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Male boxers will not wear headguards at the Olympic Games in Rio. According to a study by the sport’s governing body, there are fewer cases of concussion when headguards are not worn. However, a new imaging technology known as diffusion MRI could spot signs of potential brain injury at an early stage. Click here to …

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How to make Donald Trump look presidential | The Economist

2016-07-22

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The Republican party’s challenge was to make Donald Trump look presidential. Whether they succeeded is up to the voters Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The Republican Party had a challenging task at the party convention – Make Donald Trump look presidential. They started by projecting an America dangerously distressed in …

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A monarchist and a republican go head to head | The Economist

2016-07-22

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British republicans are stuck in the minority. See both sides to the argument: Graham Smith, who campaigns against the monarchy, and Thomas Mace-Archer-Mills, the chairman of the British Monarchist Society. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The …

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The music industry and the digital revolution

2016-07-19

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The music industry has come a long way since Radiohead allowed fans to pay what they wanted for an album. But there is still plenty of digital disruption going on. Tech companies such as Kobalt provide an alternative route for musicians to find fans and manage their money—without having to rely on a record deal. … Continue...

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Radiohead’s experimental business model changed the music industry

2016-07-19

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How Radiohead’s “In Rainbows” album release broke the mould in the music industry Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The Disrupters is an original series exploring how major industries—from music and cars to hospitality—are currently being disrupted by the latest wave of digital innovation. As well as enjoying privileged access into …

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What if everyone had a personal drone? | The Economist

2016-07-06

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The elation of flying is the stuff of dreams. But what if personal drones could make our dreams come true? The Economist’s resident cartoonist KAL lets his imagination fly. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 For more imaginary scenarios in the fields of politics, business, technology and history, visit http://worldif.economist.com/ Check …

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The biggest street mural in the world | The Economist

2016-07-05

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Alfredo shows off the street art of Buenos Aires. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Passport is an original travel series for the intellectually and culturally curious, exploring some of the most exciting city destinations in the world. The insiders’ guide to each city follows at the shoulder of three local …

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