Watch: Laredo, a small Texas border city, plays a huge role as a logistics hub for global trade. We explain why it’s becoming one of the world’s most important land ports as trade booms between the U.S. and Mexico.
A global look at the economic and cultural forces shaping our world.Super-tall skyscrapers are being built in cities around the world where they might normally sink. But a process called deep-soil mixing allows builders to give skyscrapers a stronger base. WSJ explains how the process changes the earth, and the risks it poses as cities expand. Illustration: Preston JesseeDonald Trump is the first former U.S. president to be charged with a crime.
But a decade ago, John Edwards was charged in a case involving a hush-money payment made during his presidential run. Here’s how the two cases compare. Photos: Associated Press/Getty ImagesAn American reporter with Russian heritage, WSJ’s Evan Gershkovich made Russia his second home and was authorized to work in the country when he was detained by authorities. His colleagues talk about what makes him such a talented correspondent.
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