HONG KONG, China — Although Hong Kong is often perceived as a global financial hub, unequal distribution of wealth has contributed to a homeless crisis, with approximately 20% of the population living ...

SEATTLE — J. K. Rowling is best known for authoring the Harry Potter book series, which were released between 1997 and 2007 and sold more than 450 million copies worldwide. Rowling is also ...

High-profile philanthropists such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have invested in large-scale initiatives to tackle global issues. Gates has focused on health projects like vaccine ...

SEATTLE, Washington — Wake Island is a strategic military point located about 3,700 kilometers west of Honolulu, and the site of a World War II battle deemed “The Alamo of the Pacific.” The ...

LONDON, United Kingdom — The Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) Jewish community in Israel faces significant poverty, with about 56% living below the poverty line. Despite improvements over the past decade, ...