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 suddenly looking very rickety.
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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 the Russia-Ukraine war.
Joyful collaboration
A poet is inspired by how a composer and large chorus breathe connection into her work.
A walk in the rain
An unexpected downpour floods the writer with childhood memories and a defiant joy in getting soaked.
‘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 movement. Her talent for making feminist ideas accessible to a broader audience helped b...
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 and July figures. But in the information sector, job declines might signal effects of...
Varied and vibrant womanhood
Love ’em or not, Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton brought undeniable talent, commitment, and joy to their lifework. In the process, they introduced society to bolder, broader concepts of gender equality.
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 successful invasion of England.
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 and July figures. But in the information sector, job declines might signal effects of...
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 suddenly looking very rickety.
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 U.S. later this month.
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 response to privacy concerns.
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 backers and test their response.
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 U.S. later this month.
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 air base in northern Syria illustrated the two countries’ conflicting strategic interest...
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 world map.
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 within the military.
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 proved the last straw for Berlin.
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.
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 to international justice.
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 blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, with global economic repercussions.
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 far, ordinary Iranians are bearing the brunt and feeling apathetic, meaning surv...
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.
Israel’s politics pivot to shared good health
A prominent Zionist politician will run in the next election with an Israeli Arab party, perhaps making it a political kingmaker. His vision: an Israel that can heal its many divides in a way similar to how...