A yearning for wholeness in local news
When the Daily News, a 99-year-old print tabloid that considers itself New York’s “hometown newspaper,” laid off half its journalists last month, the reaction was swift. The public outcry, while not matched by the necessary subscriptions to maintain t…
Women flip the pay gap in this Georgia town. Here’s why it’s not a model
Stroll the streets and peek into the shops here and you’ll see hints of why this Atlanta suburb is one of the few places in the United States where women outearn men. An art gallery that doubles as community space was the dream of its woman owner.
Will rising summer temperatures raise world’s climate change concern?
Andreas Kadas was fast asleep in his summer home in the Greek holiday resort of Mati when the phone awoke him to warn of the approaching fire. At the time, the warning seemed more like science fiction to most ears, but he says that is no longer true.
‘Into The Hands Of Soldiers’ Explores How The U.S. Contributed To Chaos In Egypt
New York Times correspondent David Kirkpatrick says the Obama White House watched Arab democracy fall, and now the Trump administration is embracing Egypt’s autocratic president.
German Couple Convicted Of Selling Child On The Darknet
A German woman and her partner have been sentenced to years in prison for repeatedly raping the woman’s young son, who is now 10, then selling him to multiple men online for sex.
Syrian Rocket Scientist Reportedly Assassinated By Israel’s Mossad
Aziz Asbar, who is said to have worked on Syrian rockets and chemical weapons, was killed over the weekend when his car exploded. The New York Times says he was targeted by Israel.
Iran’s Economy Could Take A Big Hit After U.S. Reimposes Sanctions
The U.S. reimposes sanctions it lifted under the nuclear deal with Iran, and tells other countries they could be cut off from U.S. markets if they keep trading with Iran.
In Amsterdam, Even The Tourists Say There Are Too Many Tourists
Fewer than one million people live in Amsterdam, but almost 20 million visit each year. A “night mayor” — and initiatives to address “overtourism” — encourage revelers to treat the city with respect.
Western Fire Crews Get An Assist From Australia And New Zealand
Fires in Washington state, Oregon and Northern California have firefighters overtaxed and needing a break — relief is coming from New Zealand and Australia.
Hong Kong’s ‘McRefugees’ On The Rise Amid Summer Heat
Hundreds in the Chinese territory regularly sleep in 24-hour air conditioned McDonald’s restaurants, but a new survey shows the trend is increasing and is not limited to the homeless.
Threats Fly And Flights Are Grounded Amid Dust-up Between Canada and Saudi Arabia
And one tactless tweet was deleted. Saudi officials removed the post, which seemed to allude to Sept. 11, but that didn’t ease a dispute that erupted after Canada criticized the kingdom last week.
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