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Hope O'Dell

How Much Financial Assistance has the US Given Israel?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. and Israel have what has historically been called a “special relationship,” and the U.S. has given more money to Israel than any other country since 1946.

President Joe Biden is greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Evan Vucci / AP
Defense and Security

How much Financial Assistance has the US Given the Palestinian Territories?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The U.S. is among the top donors to a United Nations agency that runs Palestinian refugee camps.  

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, left, and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat shake hands
Ron Edmonds / AP
Defense and Security

The Cost of Shein and Temu's Low Prices

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

A June congressional report revealed the two companies are taking advantage of a U.S. shipping provision that allows them to avoid paying tariffs on orders and to “circumvent” a U.S. law that aims to protect Uyghurs in China from being forced to produce cotton products.

An illustrated collage of a Shein package and a Temu package
Elizabeth Sokolich
Culture

Government Shutdowns are Rare in Other Countries – So Why are They More Common in the US?

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

The US government averted a shutdown after lawmakers in Congress reached a temporary, 45-day deal to extend a continuing resolution to keep the government funded.

A collage of the US Capitol and the moon
Elizabeth Sokolich
Global Politics

Does Universal Basic Income Work? These Countries are Finding Out.

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Global Insight by Hope O'Dell

England is the latest in a string of countries to test giving its residents a guaranteed amount of money every month, also known as a universal basic income (UBI).

An illustrated collage of various international currencies Global Economy