The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty
Felix Salmon explains the legal intricacies of Elliott vs. Argentina – one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Lego and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. This video was produced for Reuters TV.
The Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy
France 24: Reporting live from New York early on October 30, after a deadly tropical storm devastated the city and surrounding states.
Guar: The obscure bean worth a bundle
The little-known guar bean is now used for excavating natural gas, which caused it to achieve the equivalent of bean stardom. And with it, prices have skyrocketed. That’s good for Texas bean farmers but bad for gas producers searching for a cheaper solution. This video was produced for Reuters TV.
SPAMiversary: 7 BILLION cans sold in 75 years
The canned ham is the butt of jokes but it's also an American icon, serving troops in war, joining the Smithsonian and hamming it up on Broadway. Here's a rundown of Spam by the numbers. This video was produced for Reuters TV.
Cash-strapped towns cancel July 4 fireworks
As towns and cities across the United States are plagued by harsh weather and a harsher economy, many have been forced to abandon traditional Independence Day celebrations. But in New Rochelle, NY, a lifeline appeared from the unlikeliest of sources. This story was broadcast on CNN.
In El Barrio, a New Bookstore Is Counting on Its Community
Undaunted by the withering publishing industry, a woman with a passion for literature has opened a Latino bookstore in East Harlem. This story was published in The New York Times.
Park Advocates Uneasy over $7 Million Tennis Center Expansion Plan
Community activists from East Harlem and the South Bronx argue that the John McEnroe Tennis Academy should be more accessible for local people – but the man himself says he shares the same goal.
A New Approach to Cutting Calories
Video: The Save Half for Later Campaign wants to shrink northern Manhattan’s waistline, and more and more restaurants are joining the cause.
Bringing Books to El Barrio
Despite the area’s rich cultural heritage, places to enjoy literature are hard to find in East Harlem. But now one woman has raised over $70,000 to open a new Latino bookstore for the community.