How a Japanese artisan continues the 1,200-year-old tradition of wagasa umbrella making
Kotaro Nishibori stays true to the 1,200-year-old process of making wagasa, a traditional Japanese umbrella.
How a native American potter continues the tradition of horsehair pottery in the 21st century
Eric Louis combines Traditional Acoma Pottery with Horsehair Raku Pottery to connect to his culture.
The Gold Rush decimated Native Americans. How the US whitewashed one of the bloodiest moments in history.
Beneath the promise of gold in California, white settlers were well-armed and prepared to kill Native Americans that lived there.
Is the ethnic food aisle racist?
With America becoming more and more accepting of their individual flavors and differences, what is keeping the ethnic aisle in existence?
Mattel just launched a line of politically themed Barbies, including a campaign manager, a fundraiser, and a voter
The series of political Barbies are the latest dolls to challenge traditional gender roles and come in various ethnicities and body shapes.
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How a 104-year-old pencil factory in Tennessee has survived despite decades of overseas competition
Since 1916, the Musgrave Pencil Company has employed thousands of local residents and continued to operate as a family business.
How the man behind Minneapolis' first Black-owned vegan restaurant is fighting for Black Lives Matter
Owner Louis Hunter cofounded Trio Plant-based in 2018 after facing legal trouble for protesting the killing of his cousin Philando Castile.
Smashed windows and thousands of dollars in damages: 3 Black business owners detail what it's been like to reopen their stores after being hit by looters
Black business owners told Business Insider Today about extensive damages sustained by their stores but they remain hopeful about the recovery.
A family-run circus has been stranded for 2 months in a Spanish town because of the coronavirus lockdown
Performers with the Raluy Legacy Circus have begun livestreaming their act for free and using their costuming skills to make face masks.
For one Spanish ER nurse treating coronavirus patients, the biggest fear is infecting her children
At the Barcelona hospital where Sonia Peña works, healthcare workers get tested for the virus every week. But that's not enough to settle her nerves.
Some essential workers are making less money than people getting unemployment benefits — and they're demanding hazard pay
A growing number of essential workers are becoming frustrated by low pay during the coronavirus health crisis.
More than 7,300 Peace Corps volunteers worldwide were evacuated because of the coronavirus — and many fear they'll never return
We spoke to eight Peace Corps volunteers, some of whom hold out hope they'll eventually be able to resume their service in their host countries.
Video shows Samsung's AI-powered 'Bot Chef' kitchen assistant slicing, dicing, and stirring dinner in a skillet
The arm-shaped chef's assistant, which debuted earlier this year, is one of Samsung's most recent forays into AI-powered robotic devices.
The coronavirus is giving the environment a break — but experts think it's unlikely to stay that way
Greenhouse gas emissions have declined as the world grinds to a halt because of the coronavirus. But that may change as quarantines lift.
The USNS Comfort wasn't originally designed to handle the coronavirus — here's how the Navy redesigned the hospital ship to take and treat patients effectively
The original plan wasn't for the Comfort to treat coronavirus patients — but that all changed after a request from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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How people in Senegal are turning an invasive weed into a source of clean energy
The Typha weed, or cattail, has been destroying rice crops in rural Senegal for over 30 years. But it's now become a source of economic opportunity.
Ski resorts are relying on artificial snow to keep them open through the winter — here's how it works
Some resorts are relying on elaborate snow cannons to create fake snow that will keep them open all winter.
Olive oil has gotten so cheap that farmers in Spain are struggling to make ends meet
Falling olive oil prices have led to protests and demonstrations across Spain. Some farm operators are giving up completely.
China is dominating the global caviar industry — and prices are plummeting because it's flooding the market
Caviar prices have dropped more than 50% in six years because of Chinese caviar producers that have flooded the global market.
Why more men than ever are getting their nails done — and contributing to an $81 billion personal-care market
Men are paying for nail services in record numbers, part of an increased interest in the men's grooming industry.