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North Korea’s recent nuclear weapons test has raised jitters and elicited condemnations around the world. With few options available to rein in its belligerent behavior, President Donald Trump tweeted the prospect of severing all trade with any country doing business with North Korea, a threat clearly aimed at China. Such a move would be catastrophic for the global economy and entirely counterproductive, argues economist Greg Wright. Apple’s iPhone illustrates why Trump’s threat is an empty one.
Plus, inside the decision by India to finally ban “triple-talaq” instant divorces, and a look at why whale strandings may be caused by extra-terrestrial forces.
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Apple’s products would be a lot more expensive if the U.S. didn’t trade with China.
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Greg Wright, University of California, Merced
The president said he's considering ending trade with any country that does business with North Korea. Here's why that will never happen.
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Politics + Society
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Justin Jones, University of Oxford
What are the implications of the 'instant divorce' ban in India? Will it provoke a wider re-evaluation of India's Muslim family laws, that affect millions of women?
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Ricardo Reboredo, Trinity College Dublin
Investment is essential to African economies, but it can bring risks.
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Business + Economy
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Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University
Amazon has pledged to continue slashing prices at Whole Foods now that it's acquired the organic food mecca. Will that mean more affordable organic food for more people -- delivered overnight?
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Paula Keaveney, Edge Hill University
The company is now in need of some serious crisis management.
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Health + Medicine
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Jeremy Howick, University of Oxford
... and spend more time with their patients.
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Elizabeth Aranda, University of South Florida; Elizabeth Vaquera, George Washington University
Research shows that for many young people, discovering they were undocumented led to significant mental distress. After DACA they found peace of mind.
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