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We're excited to share that Planetwalker: The Inner Magic of Dr. John Francis, co-produced by Bloomberg Green Docs and LA Times Studios, is shortlisted for Best Documentary Short Film by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the 97th Oscars. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3n6K...

In 1971, John Francis witnessed an oil tanker collision in the San Francisco Bay. The incident caused him to give up motorized transport and speaking. He spent the next 17 silent years earning the name Planetwalker. At 77 years old, Francis recounts his journey.

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How Uber and Lyft Used a Loophole to Deny NYC Drivers Millions in Pay 👉 https://youtu.be/zJeUHAYVA80

Under a local law, New York City rideshare drivers like Mohamed Mohamed are supposed to be paid even for the time they spend between trips. But Uber and Lyft found a money-saving loophole: Simply prevent them from logging into the apps, erasing some of their working time from the record.

Because these so-called lockouts happen without warning, and can last anywhere from several minutes to several hours, drivers have had to work longer to keep their wages up. And in many cases, they can’t. Read more: www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-uber-lyft-nyc-driv…

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The latest maritime clashes between China and the Philippines are increasing tensions in the South China Sea, and raising the stakes for the US. Washington could find itself dragged into a direct conflict with Beijing, as it is treaty bound to help defend the Philippines from any armed attack in the resource-rich seas. Watch our mini documentary: Why the South China Sea Could Spark a US-China War - https://youtu.be/ex0JOwR4MN4

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How Dangerous Medicine Ended Up In Your Cabinet: https://youtu.be/97vFXjuDcnw

Amid a torrent of drug and product recalls from Big Pharma and consumer giants, the name of a tiny lab keeps popping up. Its name is Valisure, and its efforts to warn consumers about potentially dangerous items have infuriated manufacturers and irked the federal regulator that they fund.

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James Gorman, who will step down as Morgan Stanley’s chairman at the end of the year, was the right leader at the right time when the bank named him CEO in 2010. Watch how he rebuilt Morgan Stanley: https://youtu.be/vhzU0oXhqxw

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Modi is both highly popular and deeply polarizing. Has he completely captured the Hindu belt? Some view him as the most effective PM of India, with an approval rating surpassing 70%. How did he work his way to the top of Indian politics? Watch - How Narendra Modi Took Power in India: https://youtu.be/FLQoCNzoT2o

Bloomberg Originals speaks with childhood friends, government officials and former associates who have seen Modi up close over the years, seeking to understand how his core beliefs may have shaped his decision-making. We also show how he has sought to simultaneously make himself a champion of the poor and a friend to billionaires.

Sitting at the top of the world’s most populous nation and one of its fastest growing economies, Modi occupies a uniquely important and powerful position in geopolitics, global trade and finance – especially as China’s growth has slowed. We explain how he got there, and what may come next.

Read more about How Narendra Modi Is Preparing for a Thousand-Year Legacy on Bloomberg: www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-modi-legacy-india-…

For more coverage on Modi, India's elections, and other news from Asia, subscribe to Bloomberg's new Big Take: Asia podcast: link.chtbl.com/4JsuHjHY

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FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions of dollars from customers. Do you think 25 years is fair? Watch our feature documentary RUIN: Money, Ego and Deception at FTX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QpdU...

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Is this the end of China’s economic boom? What China's Slowdown Means for Us All: https://youtu.be/bGVIR8Mw0kU

For decades, China’s economic growth was tremendous. But now the nation is seeing a significant slowdown. Its housing sector is in its third year of decline, the stock market is touching new lows and youth unemployment remains high. Bloomberg journalists analyze what the end of China’s boom times means for other countries, companies and you.

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Should a crackdown on crime come at the cost of civil liberties? In El Salvador, Nayib Bukele turned one of the most dangerous countries in Latin America to one of the safest. Watch The Price of El Salvador's War on Gangs: https://youtu.be/mtLiQnXC7sQ

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Pakistan’s economic crisis has been driven by inflation, political instability and a depreciating currency. With elections around the corner, understanding what the country needs to get out from under its bailout addiction is top of mind. Watch Pakistan's Endless Economic Crisis: https://youtu.be/yQc_0RWU3a4

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