‘Sherlock’ Star Benedict Cumberbatch Saves Cyclist From Muggers
The British actor fought off attackers attempting to steal a delivery driver’s bike in London. A witness to the incident calls Cumberbatch courageous, brave and a superhero.
Defense Secretary Mattis Warns Of Chinese Intimidation In Disputed Waterway
Mattis said China’s military buildup in the South China Sea is an attempt to intimidate and coerce its neighbors. The contested waterway is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
As Mexico Capitalizes On Her Image, Has Frida Kahlo Become Over-Commercialized?
While a judge ruled Mattel can’t sell Frida Barbie dolls in Mexico, her image remains a huge marketing tool. As rights issues roil makers, some say Fridamania dishonors the anti-capitalist artist.
Canada Responds To Tariffs
Canada has responded to U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and maple syrup with $16.6 billion worth of tariffs on U.S. products including beer, toilet paper and whiskey.
What’s Next For Italian Politics
Scott Simon speaks with Italian journalist and author Beppe Severgnini to understand what comes next for Italy.
Lessons Of A Collapsed North Korean Nuclear Deal
Nearly a quarter-century ago, the U.S. signed an agreement aimed at stalling North Korea’s drive for nuclear weapons. That deal collapsed eight years later.
A Virgin Islands National Park Struggles To Recover From Hurricanes
Eight months after it was devastated by twin hurricanes, the national park on St. John in the Virgin Islands is still recovering. Volunteers have stepped in to help clear trails and rebuild.
The Impact Of Tariffs On Mexico
Scott Simon talks with Shannon O’Neil from the Council on Foreign Relations about what the decision to impose tariffs on steel will mean to Mexico.
Once Ruled By Taliban, Residents Of Pakistan’s Swat Valley Say Army Should Leave
Nearly a decade after the Pakistani army pushed out the Taliban from a scenic mountain region known as the “Switzerland of Pakistan,” residents say the military has overstayed its welcome.
A bridge for the divide between Midwestern farmers and their immigrant workers
On the farm of Nettie and John Rosenow, folded in the hills of western Wisconsin, 18 massive Holstein cows file in to be milked, jostling and pushing as they find a place. Mr. Rosenow lends a hand, prodding with a broom handle, while a young man weari…
Pompeo’s Iran speech backs European leaders into a corner, Gulf states welcome Pompeo’s hard line on Iran, Some steps Maduro could take, Spiritual and ecological improvement are connected, Diana’s legacy was fulfilled when Harry wed Meghan
“Only three years ago, [Mike] Pompeo had ranted against the Iran deal…,” writes Matthias von Hein. “On [May 21], he took the very same line – though this time, he carried the weight of his office [as US secretary of State] and had the backing of the…
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