Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
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04/27/2021
College Accounts at Birth: State Efforts Raise New Hopes
Creating and seeding accounts for every newborn is found to have an impact on aspirations as well as savings.
04/21/2021
Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Prostitution, Part of Nationwide Shift
The district attorney, Cyrus R. Vance Jr., moved to dismiss thousands of cases dating back decades, amid a growing movement to change the criminal justice system’s approach to prostitution.
04/19/2021
There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing
The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus—and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.
04/20/2021
What Makes a Happy Country?
Finland, for the fourth consecutive year, topped a list of countries evaluated on the well-being of their inhabitants. “Really?” Finns ask.
04/15/2021
Wisdom Isn’t What You Think It Is
It’s more about listening than talking.
04/20/2021
‘I’m Serving This Country, and This Is How I’m Treated?’
For centuries, Black American troops have not fully enjoyed the freedom they are sworn to defend.
04/02/2021
A Chinese ‘Auntie’ Went on a Solo Road Trip. Now, She’s a Feminist Icon.
Tired of housework and an unhappy marriage, a 56-year-old woman has been on a six-month jaunt across China that has challenged deep-rooted gender norms.
04/16/2021
Rosie Could Be a Riveter Only Because of a Care Economy. Where Is Ours?
The men and women who went to work and war during World War II were backed by a care economy. We need one too.
04/14/2021
These People Should Be Required to Get Vaccinated
Cases are surging. We need to maximize the number of inoculated frontline workers and students.
04/09/2021
How to Resolve a Conflict When You Hate Your Opponent’s Guts
04/08/2021
As Locusts Swarmed East Africa, This Tech Helped Squash Them
A hastily formed crowdsourcing operation to contain the insects in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia could help manage climate-related disasters everywhere.
04/07/2021