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.
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.
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.
Israeli Author Amos Oz Dies At Age 79
The novelist and literary figure’s body of work tracked Israel from its origins in the ashes of the Holocaust to the present.
Determined To Seek An Education, Teenagers In Raqqa, Syria, Create Their Own School
With their city in ruins and little international help, a group of teenagers decided to take matters into their own hands. They recruited teachers, found a building and set up classes for themselves.
After Italy Turns Against Migrants, They Are Trying To Get To France
Italy’s populist government cracks down on migrants. Those who risked their lives to get into Italy are doing it all over again to get out of the country. In some cases, they traveling over the Alps.
Critics Say U.S. Withdrawal From UNESCO Allows Different Agendas To Surface
The U.S. stopped paying dues to the U.N. Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization after it recognized a Palestinian state in 2011. The U.S. will be out of the group by the end of the year.
With U.S. Troops Leaving Syria, What Will The Fight Against ISIS Look Like?
Many wonder where the fight against ISIS will occur next. David Greene talks to Douglas Ollivant, a former Iraq director at the National Security Council, about that battle against ISIS.
‘Miracle’ Boy Survives Avalanche After Being Buried Alive For 40 Minutes
The 12-year-old was alive and conscious when he was rescued on Wednesday, defying bleak statistics for avalanche victims trapped over 15 minutes. “We can call it a miracle,” a rescue captain said.
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