Syria at war: How departure of US forces opens up a Wild East
President Trump’s withdrawal of US troops from Syria could make the eastern third of the country an open arena for several competing forces and herald a new chapter in the country’s bloody civil war, just as it was beginning to wind down. Some 2,200 U…
Rising hopes for democracy in the American heartland
At a time when many see looming clouds on the horizon of American democracy, I’ve been thinking about glimmers of hope. Political activism in America, especially as depicted on social media or TV, tends to focus almost exclusively on die-hard Trump su…
National Parks? Many Are Open During The Shutdown. Their Bathrooms? Not So Much
Some state governments and tourism boards have been using their own funds to keep the parks open. Elsewhere, open but unstaffed parks have become something of a free-for-all.
Hold off the forecasts of doom
Paying attention to what troubles humanity is understandable: The out-of-whack needs fixing. Harvard University’s Steven Pinker makes the case that humankind’s current great leap forward is being overlooked.
Another Headache for California From the D.M.V, This Time Involving ‘Real ID’
Confusion over the state’s Real ID protocol has come at a critical moment for the agency, which has struggled to maintain public trust.
Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not ‘Necessary’
The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.
Oldest American World War II Veteran Dies At 112
Richard Overton enlisted in an all-black battalion, serving in Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He loved ice cream, whiskey and cigars. “Today we mourn not just a hero, but a legend,” the U.S. Army said.
The Health Of The World In 2018, By The Numbers
There is cause for optimism — and for despair. One statistic is so distressing that the Red Cross calls it “a hideous milestone for the 21st century.”
Syrian Army Amasses Outside Kurdish-Held Manbij, As Turkish Force Looms Over Border
Weeks ago, Turkey threatened to send its military over the border if Kurdish militants didn’t leave Manbij. Now the U.S.-backed Kurds seem to be making a deal with the Syrian regime.
New E.P.A. Plan Could Free Coal Plants to Release More Mercury Into the Air
The proposal could set a precedent reaching far beyond mercury rules and would represent a victory for the coal industry.
Why Britain’s effort to end knife crime is about more than stopping violence
Sephton Henry is on a mission: he wants to keep British kids away from violence and gangs.
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