The EU moves forward on expansion – and the rule of law
To join the European Union, countries need to meet governance and anti-corruption standards. As European citizens also keep pushing for these, a new report finds some evidence of progress.
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Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling keeps door open for opposition
The Supreme Court ruling that affirmed birthright citizenship is not likely to end the national discussion over the meaning of the 14th Amendment.
Saudi nuclear deal: What US policy shift means for Mideast diplomacy
Saudi Arabia has long sought a nuclear program to support economic growth. The United States, seeking to avoid a Mideast nuclear arms race, previously had imposed strict restrictions on sharing nuclear techn...
There’s agreement that ICE should have body cameras. So why don’t all officers have them?
Two recent killings of immigrants by ICE officers have raised questions about justification amid a lack of video evidence.
As disapproval of Israel grows, Jewish Americans feel a chill
Many Jews report a less welcoming climate and rising threats in the United States. This comes as Americans’ views of Israel have become more critical and polarized.
Saudi nuclear deal: What US policy shift means for Mideast diplomacy
Saudi Arabia has long sought a nuclear program to support economic growth. The United States, seeking to avoid a Mideast nuclear arms race, previously had imposed strict restrictions on sharing nuclear techn...
Respecting refugees’ dignity in Africa
A new integration program in Ethiopia confirms a broader shift in outlook that recognizes the individual worth and potential of refugees as assets to society.
In the AI age, internships have higher stakes. There are ways to maximize the experience.
Internships have never been a guaranteed path to a full-time job, but experts say there are steps to get the most out of the experience.
Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger.
Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become Maine’s new Democratic Senate nominee this weekend. But eleventh-hour candidacies frequently face big challenges.
15 years on, Joplin’s civic updraft
In this week’s magazine, we go to Joplin, Missouri, to explore what it means for a community to rebuild. Other stories explore similar themes.
Maine town where immigrants felt secure shaken by ICE killing
The killing of a Colombian man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Biddeford, Maine, has made other immigrants and Latinos feel less secure.
Under Iranian fire, Jordan faces a balancing act ... and messaging challenge
As U.S.-Iran fighting reignites, American ally Jordan, which hosts U.S. forces, has increasingly come under Iranian fire. Dependent on U.S. aid, but eager to avoid angering Iran or creating domestic concerns...
Surrounded by warring factions, Sudan’s el-Obeid must rely on local relief
Several hundred thousand civilians in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid are caught in the middle of fighting between rival military forces, relying in part on humanitarian aid from local activists.
Maine town where immigrants felt secure shaken by ICE killing
The killing of a Colombian man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Biddeford, Maine, has made other immigrants and Latinos feel less secure.
The US voting system merits both trust and vigilance
A majority of ordinary Americans as well as tech and political experts view the U.S. voting system as reliable and trustworthy. However, it can – and should – be strengthened to counter potential AI-enab...
A Mumbai café puts mentorship on the menu for workers who once lived on the street
Amin Sheikh started a café to empower young people who experienced a difficult start to life, just as he did.
From record viewership to unlikely friendships, how soccer won the World Cup
Co-hosting the World Cup offered the U.S. an opportunity for a global image boost and an economic bump. As cities begin to take stock of its impact, the tournament has already proved a boon for fans of cultu...
Why Greeks are going to TikTok for news instead of newspapers or TV
Greeks don’t turn to traditional media for news; they go to TikTok, Instagram, and the like. That makes them a lens onto the possible future of news.
Why so many Ukrainians are up in arms over firing of defense minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of the popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s effective high-tech warfare, has sparked protests across the country. More than just strateg...
In Joplin, a tornado took ‘things you remember.’ But the city’s civic bonds endure.
In 2011, a powerful EF5 twister destroyed about one-third of Joplin, Missouri. To recover and rebuild, the city relied on the strength of its community.
Why Greeks are going to TikTok for news instead of newspapers or TV
Greeks don’t turn to traditional media for news; they go to TikTok, Instagram, and the like. That makes them a lens onto the possible future of news.
In World Cup final, even Messi is no match for Spain’s all-around effort
In the climax of World Cup 2026, Spain may not have had superstars, but the unity of its players proved more important than individual heroics.
In World Cup final, even Messi is no match for Spain’s all-around effort
In the climax of World Cup 2026, Spain may not have had superstars, but the unity of its players proved more important than individual heroics.
Pitch-perfect fandom: Stadium sing-alongs score at World Cup
Spontaneous group singing is popping up in the U.S. At World Cup matches, fans say the shared anthems help build unity and national bonds.