Germany’s political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation…
Brazil’s election turns on the fight against crime
Crime is at the top of voters’ concerns in Brazil heading into Sunday’s national elections. Many are calling for tougher…
As Trump’s proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their…
The story unfolding at Cornell is dismayingly familiar
NY Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the state's attorney general, Letita James, to oversee the investigation into an alleged gang…
No one expected Leo to be pope — except everyone who knew him as ‘Bob’
When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become…
How the system failed us: Former foster youth tell their stories
Former foster youth with disabilities tell their stories — of how they got through foster care
Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar
Trump said Clayton will lead the White House's new "Super Intelligence Force," which will coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligence.
4 ways to battle performance anxiety, according to a confidence coach
Worried about stumbling before a high-stakes event, like a race or a job interview? Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff offers creative strategies…
The Supreme Court faces another term jam-packed with controversy
The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency…
All’s fair in love and ‘War’ — a well-cast, classy-trashy divorce drama
HBO's War is intended to be an anthology series about two dueling London law firms. The first season stars Dominic…