Federal court bars Texas from using new Republican-friendly US House map in midterms

A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in next year’s midterms, ruling that the ...
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Four-fifths of the world's population now live in urban areas

A comprehensive UN report has found that cities and towns are home to 81 per cent of the world’s population, much more than ...

I made a list of 20 places around the world where I could see myself retiring. One checked every box.

When people ask if Malaysia is his second home, 70-year-old retiree Ward Chartier says, "No, it's my only home." ...
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Cities are home to 45 per cent of the global population, with megacities continuing to grow, UN report finds

The world is becoming increasingly urban, with cities now home to 45 per cent of the global population of 8.2 billion, according to the World Urbanization Prospects 2025: Summary of Results, released ...