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‘Why did we fight?’ Challenge of governing is wearing down Taliban.
Victory on the battlefield is one thing. Governing millions of people with vision is another. In...
In New Mexico, a wildlife refuge with urban roots
This wildlife refuge could become a model for its focus not just on habitat but on...
European Union’s balancing act: Democracy with unity
The European Union is wrestling with how to treat members that break its democracy rules, so...
‘Not ivory towers’: HBCU activist-in-residence nurtures hope, activism
With interest in historically Black colleges and universities on the rise, one HBCU finds a new...
Rewards for freedom of thought
A jailed Russian dissident receives Europe’s highest human rights award, a reminder of his work for...
How will jurors be chosen for the Ahmaud Arbery trial?
In Georgia, 1,000 residents were mailed jury notices for the trial of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black...
Hourly workers in US say no to weekends and late nights
As retail stores struggle to find employees to keep stores open into the holiday season, American...
Protestors join fight to free US missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
As efforts continue to free the 17 missionaries and a local driver kidnapped in Haiti, local...
Clashes mount in W. Sahara as youth fight for ancestral home
Western Sahara has been stuck in territorial dispute for decades, awaiting a U.N. referendum that would...
Sci-fi classic ‘Dune’ returns to the big screen. Does it succeed?
The novel from the 1960s influenced subsequent sci-fi epics like the “Star Wars” franchise. But “Dune,”...
Jane Goodall finds reasons for hope for the planet’s survival
The primatologist and climate activist Jane Goodall counts on human ingenuity and nature’s resilience in “The...
As Lebanese seek ‘accountability,’ gunfight serves as a warning
Two years into the campaign for accountability in Lebanon, a Beirut gun battle was a not-subtle...
Behind killings in disputed Kashmir, fears of Taliban spillover
A surge in killings of non-Muslims in disputed Kashmir has raised concerns of a spillover from...
Solar panels make money in rural America. They don’t always make friends.
The rise of renewable energy promises economic gains for rural America. But that doesn’t mean everyone...
The creative force of a worker exodus
As record numbers of American workers quit, many take jobs that offer more opportunity to innovate....
California oil spill: Improved odds for animals caught in crude
Faster response times and dedicated resources are improving the odds for wildlife caught up in environmental...
The next big thing? Facebook to hire 10,000 to build 'metaverse.'
Facebook has announced plans to hire 10,000 highly skilled workers in the European Union to build...
Water rights: Environmental groups fight to save Great Salt Lake
Utah’s Great Salt Lake plays a crucial ecological role in the region but is currently facing...
Texas legislature passes new voting maps but lawsuit awaits
On Monday, the Texas legislature approved new congressional district maps which will be finalized after Gov....
Why consumers are facing energy shortages worldwide
An energy crunch is affecting countries worldwide as winter looms. Consumers and commerce are being squeezed...
16 US missionaries kidnapped by a street gang in Haiti
Members of the Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries group, including 16 U.S. citizens and one Canadian, were...
NASA’s asteroid hunter Lucy soars into sky with diamonds
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft launched Saturday on a 12-year flight to investigate eight asteroids, most of them...
Readers write: Electric cars vs. sustainable mobility
Letters to the editor for the October 18, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss talking to strangers...
Nuclear deal: Tough talk aside, can Russia and China get Iran to the table?
U.S. admonitions that time is running out for the Iran nuclear deal are out of sync...
Biden won’t shield Trump records. Will he regret it?
With criminal charges looming against Steve Bannon, executive privilege – and its confidentiality protections – may...
Saving Lebanon by the light of justice
A street battle over removing a judge probing prominent politicians has reminded Lebanese of the need...
Joshua Tree in pictures: Visions and vistas in the high desert
In Joshua Tree National Park, our photographer and essayist find an irresistible allure – of art,...
In step toward inclusion, US Army offers women armor that fits
Following years of complaints from women and small-stature men about uncomfortable, ill-fitting armor, the U.S. Army...
Rocky foundations: MIT grapples with anti-Indigenous history
Francis Amasa Walker, the third president of MIT, helped bring the school its prestige. He also...
Bannon defies Jan. 6 subpoena, cites Trump executive privilege
As the Jan. 6 congressional committee continues its investigation, Steve Bannon is refusing to hand over...
‘Two-edged sword’: Nigeria blocks phone networks to stop crime
To keep bandits from coordinating attacks that have killed thousands, the Nigerian government has cut off...
Cram school is out, forever. Why Chinese parents aren’t rejoicing.
China’s crackdown on for-profit tutoring of K-12 students is part of a campaign aimed at curbing...
Why Democrats may be facing a generation in the wilderness
Democrats face serious electoral challenges in 2022 and beyond, which raises the stakes for their agenda....
‘My talent is in the water.’ Black South Africans embrace kayaking.
A Black-run canoe club in Soweto, South Africa, has given thousands of kids a passion they...
Angela Merkel’s true superpower: Pragmatism.
Angela Merkel's brilliance has roots in a German-style pragmatism. She was always in the middle, but...
New scramble for coal a reminder of how hard it is to go green
As governments prepare to pledge reduced carbon emissions at a U.N. climate summit, surging fossil fuel...
An autumn harvest of joy – and apples
Our totes were overflowing. But Sebastian turned toward the trees, lamenting, “But there are still so...
How TikTok is becoming the new shopping network
It’s not just dance videos that are becoming TikTok sensations. There are now a host of...
Refugee school on Midwest base gives Afghan children a new start
As hundreds of refugee children sat idle on Wisconsin’s Fort McCoy U.S. Army base, three Afghan...
After Gruden resigns, NFL probes how it can improve its culture
Following the release of emails containing racist, homophobic, and misogynistic comments sent by former head coach...
Biden announces 24/7 operation at LA port to ease supply chain
Consumer prices increased 5.4% over the past year, in large part because of supply chain back-ups....
A love of Black literature animates every page
Farah Jasmine Griffin’s "Read Until You Understand" is an exercise of mercy in a fragmented world.
Debt crisis averted, but at what cost?
After punting on the debt, Democrats in Congress now face a critical stretch, with President Biden’s...
Russia breaks the (polar) ice on its Northeast Passage aspirations
The Kremlin hopes the Northeast Passage could rival the Suez Canal. But the Russian military presence...
Curious how systemic racism works? Check out your neighborhood.
Historical housing discrimination in Boston plays out today in systemic racism affecting homeownership, generational wealth, and...
A World Cup to melt Middle East tensions
The head of global soccer hints at Israel and an Arab state hosting the 2030 football...
Finding resilience: Para rowers upend notions of ability
For these para rowers, individual effort, athletic prowess, and their teammates’ support propel them to success,...
Set among the stacks: Four enchanting novels for bibliophiles
A quartet of library novels celebrates discoveries among the stacks, as well as adventure, an antidote...
Holiday holdout: Jobs are open but workers aren’t interested
In an economy already suffering from a labor shortage, stores are struggling to find seasonal employees...
After 19-month freeze, US land borders to reopen in November
The United States announced it will reopen its land borders to vaccinated travelers next month. The...