- — Of dogs and din
- With a little help from their four-footed friends, communities are countering harsh politics with civic activities that evoke kindness and respect.
- — Moody chickens? Playful bumblebees? Science decodes the rich inner lives of animals.
- New science shows that farm animals and other creatures exhibit signs of conscious experience. How should this make us see them – and ourselves?
- — In the race to attract students, historically Black colleges sprint out front
- Freshman enrollment declined at colleges for the first time since 2020. But some historically Black colleges and universities are experiencing record increases. What’s behind their success?
- — Recurring blackouts have roiled Cuba. What’s behind the crisis?
- From aging power plants to devastating hurricanes, here’s a look at the factors driving outages on the island.
- — ‘I’m exhausted by him.’ Why Trump resistance 2.0 is fizzling.
- The first election of Donald Trump fueled major protests, including the Women’s March. This time around, the self-dubbed “resistance” movement appears less energized.
- — ‘I’m exhausted by him.’ Why Trump resistance is fizzling.
- The first election of Donald Trump fueled major protests, including the Women’s March. This time around, the self-dubbed “resistance” movement appears less energized.
- — Amid Gaza food shortages, ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
- ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant for allegedly depriving Gazans of essential items. Local merchants and gangs worsen the shortages.
- — Why many in Ukraine oppose a ‘land for peace’ formula to end the war
- Should Ukraine surrender land to Russia to end the war? Opposition had been strong throughout the conflict, but Ukrainians are shifting on whether their territory is inviolate.
- — A shield from war for Iraq
- Under threat of being caught up in the Iran-Israel conflict, Iraqis listen to a revered cleric offering advice on the benefits of integrity.
- — Loggers were stealing the forest. These women started stealing their chain saws.
- As the world’s leaders discuss the planet’s future at COP29, in Nigeria, a group of local women is defending its own forests, vigilante-style.
- — Matt Gaetz drops bid for attorney general, the first setback for Trump’s presidency
- Former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be attorney general, the first major setback for incoming President Donald Trump and
- — It’s more than money dividing nations at UN climate change conference
- Behind COP29 problems in agreeing on a fund to help developing countries face global warming is a threat to the idea of shared global climate action.
- — What is Bluesky and why did 1 million people join it in a week?
- A million new users flooded onto the social media platform Bluesky in the week after Election Day. It’s like X, but the mood is less blustery and there are fewer trolls. Here’s a guide on how it works.
- — Overwhelmed by climate change? I started by changing me.
- How can we counter climate change? Turn off the lights. Buy secondhand toys. We can’t fix it alone, but we can start right where we are.
- — Good is ‘the strongest gravity,’ says ‘Wicked’ author Maguire
- Fairy tales often present characters as either good or bad. “Wicked” author Gregory Maguire asks readers to let go of binary thinking as they consider morality.
- — Can Trump bypass the Senate to ram through controversial nominees like Matt Gaetz?
- President-elect Trump’s allies say the Constitution allows him to make recess appointments for top offices, by forcing the Senate out of session. Such a move could mean a Supreme Court fight.
- — Can Trump bypass the Senate to ram through controversial nominees?
- President-elect Trump’s allies say the Constitution allows him to make recess appointments for top offices, by forcing the Senate out of session. Such a move could mean a Supreme Court fight.
- — Facing Trump 2.0, Palestinians voice rising concern: What’s our plan?
- U.S.-Palestinian relations under the first Trump administration ran aground over the relocation of the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, among other issues. A flurry of diplomacy is not dispelling the notion of postelection Palestinian disarray.
- — Antidotes to Venezuela’s election lies
- Across Latin America, a popular demand for honesty and equality is compelling leaders to wield truth in defense of democracy.
- — 50 years ago, the UK expelled Chagos Islanders. A court ruling may mean they can go home.
- Evicted to make way for a U.S. military base in the 1970s, residents of the Chagos Islands may soon return, though many critique the terms of the deal.
- — How wind and solar is restoring Ukraine’s energy and resisting Russian missile attacks
- Russia has consistently targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities, forcing companies to constantly rebuild and go weeks without power. Clean energy has begun to replace damaged coal and gas power plants, and it is proving more reliable and harder to destroy.
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