MMP in New Zealand turns 30 at this year’s election – a work in progress, but still a birthday worth celebrating
In a tidy alignment of round numbers, this year’s general election will also mark the…
House Republicans Plan to Gut Ethics Office
Government watchdog groups on Monday blasted plans by U.S. House Republicans to gut an independent,…
When we swim in the ocean, we enter another animal’s home. Here’s how to keep us all safe
Every summer, many Australians head to the ocean to swim, surf, sail, kayak, and walk…
Multi-hazard storm moves into the Plains, U.S.
A multi-hazard storm will bring a swath of heavy snow, sleet, and ice in the…
First Move by the New House Republican Majority: Scuttle Ethics and Accountability
When the new Congress convenes tomorrow, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are set…
a brief history of the beach read
“Like most people I read a book or two on holiday,” says Stuart, a character…
UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ at deaths from South Africa gas tanker explosion
The blast in Boksburg severely damaged the roof of the emergency department at the Tambo…
Pelé was ensnared by ‘Brazilian-style racism’ but stood firm as dictatorship tried to keep him playing
As arguably the greatest soccer player of all time is laid to rest, Prof José…
Historic winter warm spell engulfs Europe, breaking thousands of temperature records
Weather gods have been very kind to Europe so far this winter. Instead of normally…
Just over 1 in 4 members of Congress in 2023 will be women – at this rate, it will take 118 years until there is gender parity
When the 118th Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2023, the number of women among its…