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Vietnam Bans Wildlife Trade, India’s Bicycle Boom, World’s Smallest Endoscope

Vietnam is banning wildlife imports and closing wildlife markets; Indians are rediscovering the ‘poor man’s mode of transport’; and...

Seattle Passes Payroll Tax, Portugal Ditchess Coal Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Seattle introduces a new payroll tax meant to combat homelessness; Portugal will end coal-burning two years ahead of schedule;...