Are mass shootings doomed to be America’s ‘new normal’? ‘That is a myth.’
The satirical online publication The Onion has posted the same short piece in the aftermath of several of the country’s worst mass shootings since 2014. The story includes details about the latest spasm of gun violence – where it occurred, the number …
Why Brexit compromise hasn’t defused political tensions in Britain
Two years after Britain voted in a highly charged referendum to leave the European Union, its government this week agreed to a draft treaty with the EU to make that choice happen. This week’s political chaos in London, replete with ministerial resigna…
In global refugee flow, Canada finds a surprising solution to a labor shortage
Nagham Abu Issa was working as an executive assistant in a cement factory in Damascus when the civil war started in Syria. Ms. Abu Issa, the eldest daughter, stayed behind with her mother. “My communication skills are my strongest asset, both interna…
Fertilize by drone, till by text: Making tech work for Africa’s farmers
Around the world, agriculture is becoming ever-more mechanized: from robot-run farms in Japan, to artificial intelligence-tracked pigs in China, to strawberry-picking machines in the United States. Here in Ghana, in rolling plains of pineapples a few …
Across US, trans rights make election gains even as White House pushes back
Aleksandra Burger-Roy was genuinely shocked when she first heard about Question 3 on the Massachusetts ballot. The initiative asked voters if Massachusetts’ law preventing discrimination in public places should continue to include transgender people. …
Migrants Strain Tijuana Resources As They Try To Get Into The U.S.
Migrants from the Central American caravan are arriving in the Mexican city of Tijuana. Authorities across the border in San Diego, Calif., are dealing with thousands of previous asylum-seekers.
British Prime Minister May Will Prevail In Brexit Deal, Ambassador Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Kim Darroch, the British ambassador to the U.S., who explains why Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan is the best possible deal for the United Kingdom.
British Prime Minister’s Revolt Following Brexit Plan
British Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting for her political survival after key ministers quit her Cabinet over her Brexit plan. We speak with Robert Shrimsley of the Financial Times.
Pyongyang To Deport American Who Entered North Korea Illegally
The man, identified as Bruce Byron Lowrance, reportedly entered North Korea from China last month. His quick release is seen as a conciliatory gesture aimed at maintaining ties with Washington.
Verdict On Khmer Rouge Leaders Is First To Officially Acknowledge Regime’s Genocide
Nuon Chea, 92, who was the No. 2 leader of the Khmer Rouge from 1975-1979 and Khieu Samphan, the 87-year-old former head of state of the brutal regime, were found guilty of genocide and other crimes.
Tear-Jerker British Ad Recreates Elton John’s Christmas Past
The British department store chain John Lewis & Partners is famous for its heart-wrenching Christmas ads. This year’s edition features a very famous musician and a life-altering gift.
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