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Turkish Reconciliation with Israel and Russia Reopens Natural Gas Possibilities
Mending fences with its two potential energy partners could help Turkey become a regional gas hub.
Want to Close the Racial Wealth Gap in America? Diversify the Tech Industry
The tech industry is the next great civil rights battleground. Laura Weidman Powers explains why.