Remapping fresh worldviews
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As Israel’s ‘capital of the north’ seeks to recover from war, it’s too quiet
Tens of thousands of Israelis were evacuated from their homes near the border with Lebanon. Many of them have still not…
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‘Cold weather’ Massachusetts now must problem-solve for rising heat
Massachusetts was known as a “cold weather” state. But rising temperatures have prompted it to find solutions such as…
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In Texas, a historic Route 66 neighborhood taps its deep roots for a revival
The Barrio neighborhood in Amarillo, Texas, is reviving its Mexican heritage through the dedication of longtime…
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After landslide far-right victory, Germany asks: What just happened?
After the success of the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, Germans are asking whether the party is a threat to democracy…
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This guide put a park, and its crocodiles, on India’s ecotourism map
Sanghamitra Jena is Odisha state’s first female tour guide and the founder of its first nature camp.
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Trump threatens Bombardier ban as Canada tariff deadline looms
Facing tariff deadline, President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier jet sales in the US unless the Canadian firm…
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Iran vows response to US strikes, says American facilities are ‘exposed’
Vowing revenge, Iran says U.S. energy firms are at risk and that it is restricting Gulf shipping. The war has pressed…
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Landslide victory for Germany's far-right AfD piles pressure on Chancellor Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces intense pressure after the far-right AfD party's strong showing in a regional…
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Putin meets with US envoys for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to try to revive a push to end…
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‘She listened.’ Gloria Steinem raised women’s voices through writing and activism.
Gloria Steinem overcame a fear of public speaking to become one of the most influential voices in the women’s rights…
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A walk in the rain
An unexpected downpour floods the writer with childhood memories and a defiant joy in getting soaked.
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Joyful collaboration
A poet is inspired by how a composer and large chorus breathe connection into her work.
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Gators invade the suburbs
A new family in the neighborhood finds a surprise hiding in the garden.
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Why one state election could rattle modern Germany
With the very real possibility of a far-right party winning state elections, Germany’s anti-fascist political system is…
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Varied and vibrant womanhood
Love ’em or not, Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton brought undeniable talent, commitment, and joy to their lifework. In…
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Job growth rebounds in August, opening door for Fed to act on inflation
The U.S. economy’s 162,000 jobs far outpaced expectations for August. The Labor Department also revised upward its June…
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Sept. 11 has become history. It still shapes the news.
Now, as after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the world is churning over the identities of peoples and nations based on…
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With Global South tour, Xi drums up support ahead of Trump meeting
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is touring the Global South to win support for Beijing’s agenda ahead of his visit to the…
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Bayeux Tapestry: Early threads of English history go on display in London
The Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after from France almost a thousand years. It tells the story of the last…
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Flock cameras: How a police tool sparked a surveillance revolt in the US
Flock Safety cameras, the most widely used automatic license plate readers in the country, are facing new pushback in…
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Test for the West as it anticipates more Russian interference
The U.S. and its Western allies are watching to see whether Russia will ratchet up pressure on Ukraine’s European…
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How growing Israeli-Turkish tensions led to a strike on a Syrian air base
Could the growing regional rivalry between Turkey and Israel lead to a military clash? A recent Israeli strike on an…
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The other way to debate data centers
Rural folks will welcome big investments if given a say. Now, a federal program that entices investments in distressed…
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Fighting on two fronts: Army secretary’s exit highlights Hegseth’s war on pushback
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, amid clashes with the Pentagon chief, has raised concerns about leadership…
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This week, Germany stopped putting up with Russia’s hybrid war
Germany has been wary of calling out Russian hybrid warfare, but the discovery of two drones in Leipzig last month…
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To beat a rickety electric grid, Nigeria’s capital gets creative
Nigerians are unable to rely on the country’s dodgy electric grid, so residents have developed work-arounds.
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In Somaliland, a book fair is writing a nation into existence
In Somaliland, an international book fair has become a forum for telling the story of a country you won’t find on a…
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Fresh strikes by US and Iran risk further destabilizing the global economy
A tense calm in the Gulf was shaken this week with fresh strikes by the U.S. and Iran. It could provoke dueling…
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Renoir portraits offer a glimpse into a fleeting world
“The Renoir Girls” contrasts the images of a sweet, privileged childhood with the barbarism of antisemitism, which…
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A good kind of rot: Boston wants your old lasagna
Boston, like many cities, is expanding curbside composting to reduce food waste and cut methane, though pests, costs,…
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The moving lessons of nomadic herders
As the world’s traditional pastoralists gather for conferences and competitions, governments and scientists show new…
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Iowa farmers grow impatient with Trump on tariffs, Iran war
Iowa farmers say trade fights and the Iran war are adding uncertainty and raising costs.
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Why the US seeks to dismantle the International Criminal Court
As the administration campaigns to dismantle the International Criminal Court, there is debate over the U.S. commitment…
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Small nuclear reactors could be America’s next power move
Interest is growing about small nuclear reactors as a potential source to help meet growing U.S. energy demands.
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As US steps up pressure on Iran, ordinary people say they’re paying the price
Iran’s economy was in ruins even before the war, and before U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest “D-Day” sanctions. So…
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