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As Ukraine’s economy reels, Ukrainians find ways to soldier on
As the war with Russia grinds on, Ukraine’s economy is under pressure and dependent on foreign...
How common are killings by police? How often are officers prosecuted?
In many cases the use of force by police goes unquestioned, seen as a necessary part...
From reporter to teacher: Helping prisoners find their voice
It is a Monday at Everglades Correctional Institution (ECI), a place few outsiders want to –...
Pockets of progress with otherworldly purposes
Two surveys cite successful struggles for honest governance and why humanity must focus on curbing corruption...
Turkey in NATO: Inscrutable, unreliable, but indispensable
Authoritarian Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan defies his NATO partners, buying Russian weapons and blocking European...
Sanctions aren't keeping name brands out of Russia. Why not?
Western sanctions aren’t keeping iPhones off Russian shelves or Hollywood films out of Moscow’s theaters. “Parallel...
'We’re here to stay': Israeli settler population surpasses 500K
There are now currently more than 500,000 Israeli settlers living in the West Bank, a recent...
US doubles military presence in the Philippines to counter China
The United States is expanding its presence in the Philippines amid rising concerns about China’s influence...
Biden, McCarthy meet on ‘shared duty’ to avoid debt default
U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden met Wednesday to discuss raising...
Palestinians see fewer paths to safety amid violence with Israel
Feeling abandoned amid the West Bank’s latest explosive cycle, how do Palestinian civilians protect themselves? Even...
As Hindu nationalism grows, so does interest in Delhi’s Muslim history
Islamophobia in India is rising, but some tour guides and historians see hope in the growing...
Why South Korea is debating a nuclear weapons program
As some in South Korea call for a nuclear weapons program, experts say what’s needed is...
Congress takes up COVID origins: A primer on the debate so far
Republicans say they’re trying to get answers on how the pandemic started, but others worry a...
When pigs swim ... and Bahama tourists dive in with them
Sometimes joy arrives in unexpected ways. In the Bahamas, the hottest attractions now have snouts, hoofs,...
How teachers in France are shifting focus to build a confident society
In France, strict classrooms are giving way to ones where feelings are discussed more openly. How...
Saving democracy by shielding judges
From Lebanon to Hong Kong, leaders see judicial independence – and civic equality before the law...
Dolphins help fishermen in order to skim off the catch, study shows
Fishing communities have worked with dolphins for millennia, but it has been unclear whether the relationship...
Bolsonaro seeks to delay return to Brazil with US tourist visa
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has requested to stay in the U.S. following the election of...
Global economy proves resilient as IMF predicts growth in 2023
The International Monetary Fund has a positive outlook for the global economy. It expects 2.9% in...
Children’s book ‘Freewater’ wins Newbery, Coretta Scott King awards
The American Library Association has announced the top children’s and young adult books for 2023. This...
New voice for Czech Republic? Retired general tops ex-PM for presidency.
Petr Pavel defeated populist billionaire Andrej Babis in a runoff vote for president of the Czech...
US national debt: Is balancing the budget possible?
While President Joe Biden is pushing to raise the debt ceiling, Republicans insist the $31.4 trillion...
New app poses another hurdle for migrants seeking asylum in US
A mobile app for asylum seekers was meant to ease difficulties at the border but has...
Readers respond: Reflections from a city dweller
Letters to the editor from the Feb. 6, 2023, weekly magazine. One reader imagines himself in...
As Memphis mourns Tyre Nichols, city seeks police accountability
Officials’ response to the Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols suggests that calls for accountability might...
A rising global norm against bribery
Amid world pacts against corruption, one practice stands out: companies adopting an international standard to build...
Burst of Israeli-Palestinian violence casts shadow ahead of Blinken visit
Mr. Blinken, who is arriving Sunday, is expected now to focus on lowering tensions after an...
California storms raise reservoirs and drain drought fears slowly
Powerful storms dumped an estimated 32 trillion gallons of water on California in just three weeks....
FBI takes down ransomware group that targeted hospitals, schools
The FBI and other organizations have disabled a ransomware gang known as Hive, saving affected groups...
On environment, DeSantis charts a pragmatic path
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pursued a centrist approach, emphasizing the economic benefits of protecting his...
AP African American Studies: ‘Academic legitimacy’ or ‘indoctrination’?
Our contributor explores a pilot AP African American Studies course as part of an ongoing effort...
Adjusting to a big-power era, Germany and Japan enhance militaries
Japan and Germany, World War II’s two great vanquished powers, are both enhancing the role and...
Small country, model gains in Africa
Gambia’s democratic gains top a new index of Africa’s progress in building societies based on justice...
While soldiers fight, Ukrainians face another threat: hunger
Food security has become critical to Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. Volunteers willing to drive...
Post-globalization, what’s next for world trade?
Globalization is in disrepute, protectionism rising. But free trade has powered global growth for decades; can...
Australia Day inspires push for including Indigenous in constitution
The 235th anniversary of British colonization in Australia is also a reminder of how Indigenous peoples...
Hundreds of Philippine police are filing their resignations. Why?
Weeding out police officers involved in the Philippines’ illegal drug trade could make way for a...
Facebook restores Trump's account, two years after Jan. 6
Facebook announced that it will be restoring former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the upcoming...
Wrongful conviction case reveals flaws in Hawaii's justice system
A man who spent over 20 years in prison convicted for the murder of a tourist...
Classified documents seem to be everywhere. Is there a solution?
Recent discoveries suggest that mishandled classified documents may not be that rare – the result of...
The Georgia probe that may indict a president
A Georgia district attorney said Tuesday that a decision “is imminent” on whether to indict Donald...
Trade turns chilly: Chip embargo symbolizes deeper US-China strains
Is global trade in Cold War 2.0? Whatever you call it, a key question now is...
A nod to Palestinian equality
The ordaining of the first female Christian pastor in the Holy Land amplifies the importance of...
Did Snow White consent? Salvadoran youths rewrite tales – and their future.
The use of imagination and storytelling to dissect real-life challenges is the focus of youth workshops...
Reading, writing, and paychecks. What’s a teacher worth?
Some U.S. states are channeling more money into teacher salaries. But what’s a fair wage? A...
Big-screen movies sweep post-pandemic Oscar nominations
A year after a streaming service won Hollywood’s top honor for the first time, big-screen spectacles...
Creativity in motion: How painter Alex Katz partners with performers
Buoyant painter Alex Katz finds joy in collaborating with dancers, choreographers, and theater companies.
Israeli PM Netanyahu makes an unexpected visit to Jordan's King
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu paid an unexpected trip to King Abdullah II, his first visit since...
Florida Gov. DeSantis rejects AP African American studies course
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected a proposed nationwide African American studies course over a chapter on...
If animals are less safe in their habitats, should humans move them?
Wildlife is becoming increasingly endangered as a result of climate change. Moving species to new environments...