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February 09, 2018

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GZERO World S1E18: You Win Some, You Luge Some

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What do Mike Pence and Kim Jong-un's sister have in common? They're both trying not to piss off their bosses at the #PyeongChang2018 Olympics.

On today's show, we get into the #sportsdiplomacy spirit with a podium-topping episode on all things Olympics, featuring Korea expert Sue Mi Terry. Throw in some Russian meddling (note: that's 'meddling,' not 'medaling'), add a touch of #KenyaCrackdown and you've got yourself gold-medal show.

On your marks. Get set. 가기!

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Walmart customers can enjoy a holiday meal for less than $7 per person

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Walmart is helping customers save more this holiday season with a 29-item Thanksgiving spread at an even lower price than last year. Now through Dec. 24, customers can count on Walmart’s Every Day Low Prices for a delicious and affordable holiday meal to enjoy with their families. The retailer is also offering customers the opportunity to gift a meal to loved ones or donate to the Salvation Army. Learn how Walmart helps customers save money and live better all season long.

Microsoft publishes its annual Impact Summary

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Microsoft’s latest Impact Summary highlights the influence of AI and how it’s shaping key initiatives like bridging the digital skills gap, promoting responsible AI, and advancing sustainability.In the past year, AI has tackled some of the world's toughest problems, from monitoring the Amazon rainforest to providing diagnostic tools in remote areas. Ultimately, AI has the potential to bring education, healthcare, and opportunity to everyone, everywhere. Read the full report outlining Microsoft’s efforts, progress, and outcomes over the last year.

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Should we be worried about population decline?

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How worried should we be about falling birth rates around the world? For years, experts have been sounding the alarm about overpopulation and the strain on global resources, so why is population decline necessarily a bad thing? On GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, demographic expert Jennifer Sciubba, President & CEO of the Population Reference Bureau, warns governments are “decades behind” in preparing for a future that’s certain to come: one where the global population starts decreasing and societies, on average, are much older.

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