Why Istanbul’s mayor was sentenced to jail – and what it means for Turkey’s 2023 presidential race
A Turkish court’s decision on Dec. 14, 2022, to jail Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu for…
Russia Warns of ‘Unpredictable Consequences’ If US Sends Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
Responding to reports that the Biden administration is finalizing plans to send Patriot air defense…
Stronger action required to address changing dynamics of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Presenting the Secretary-General’s latest report on the issue, Martha Pobee, an Assistant Secretary-General in the…
Want to pre-drink before going out? It probably won’t save you money, and can be risky to boot
You’re catching up with a few friends before you go out. Everyone’s having a drink,…
New York City Has 25 Days to Settle Retirees’ Switch to Privatized Insurance, Arbitrator Rules
This article was published in partnership with New York Focus. An arbitrator’s ruling Thursday cleared…
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: December 7 – 13, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from December 7 to 13, 2022. During the…
Amid Fight Over Manchin Deal, Climate Justice Groups Offer Roadmap for Green Infrastructure
As U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin fights to force through fossil fuel-friendly permitting legislation, nine green…
A rare disease in the Top End affects muscles for speech. Here’s how we’re designing alternative ways to communicate in Yolŋu languages
Machado-Joseph-Disease (MJD) is a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects muscles in the body, including those…
House Approves Statehood Vote for Puerto Ricans
Reps. Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two of the four current Puerto Rican members of…
Life is short, and for good reason – here’s how to make it more meaningful
In 1605 the great Spanish novelist, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, wrote, through the mouthpiece of…