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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02/09/2023
Church of England votes in favor of blessings for same-sex unions
Passing of motion at General Synod represents profound shift in church’s stance on homosexuality.
02/06/2023
100K clean energy jobs announced since climate bill became law: analysis
More than 100,000 climate-friendly jobs were created in the months following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, a new analysis from an environmental group has found.
01/19/2023
Opinion: The Black Musical That May Have Inspired Gershwin
I have, over the transom, received the paperback edition of a book that escaped me last year, to my regret.
01/19/2023
Opinion: Incredible India
China is no longer the world’s most populous nation, as of this month, which sparked a narrative in the world press about its long-term decline. What was missed, however, is that India has not only overtaken China demographically but its economic growth and future prospects are considerably brighter.
01/19/2023
Op-Ed: Don’t ban chatbots in classrooms — use them to change how we teach
Will chatbots that can generate sophisticated prose destroy education as we know it? We hope so.
01/19/2023
Human waste could help tackle a global shortage of fertilizer
Tests on cabbage plants suggest fertilizers derived from human urine and feces are safe and could help bring down food prices.
01/19/2023
Opinion: After often-gloomy Davos, I’m still optimistic about the future
Davos is back with a bang. After returning to in-person meetings with a belated, pared-down version last May, this week the World Economic Forum’s annual conference has been packed with attendees trying to learn more about the world in 2023.
01/19/2023
Nothing Drains You Like Mixed Emotions
Feeling conflicted can be even more distressing than feeling bad. Here’s how to manage it.
12/28/2022
How Jersey City Got to Zero Traffic Deaths on Its Streets
This town outside of New York City scored the biggest traffic safety success story of 2022. Here’s how they did it.
01/10/2023
Feeling depressed? Performing acts of kindness may help
People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others, new research shows.
01/09/2023
Rare rhinos dodge poachers in world’s top reserve for first time since 1977
No rhinos were poached last year in the world's largest reserve for the endangered great one-horned rhinoceros, India's Assam state, in what authorities said was the first time since 1977.
01/05/2023