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Boston College sets up school for first-generation immigrants

New England, and much of the country, is experiencing a sharp drop in the number of traditional college-age students. But one population is still growing: Latino students. And especially kids who would be the first in their families to attend college. As GBH’s Kirk Carapezza reports, the question for colleges across the nation is whether they’re truly ready to recruit, retain and graduate those students.

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To rediscover time, go for a walk

Out of Eden Walk
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On Africa trip, Pope Leo XIV condemns war and brushes off Trump criticism

Religion
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AI may be messing with our memories

Science & Technology
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UK officials looking to do away with some jury trials

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Mechanical elephants replace real ones for ceremonies in South India

Lifestyle & Belief

Elephants have been important for Hindu rituals for centuries, but in response to campaigns by animal rights activists, human-elephant conflict and the captive mammals’ declining numbers, artists in India are now creating mechanical elephants as replacements.

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The future of Burkina Faso’s democracy is in question 

Leaders

The military leader of Burkina Faso has said that its citizens should forget about democracy. The statement came amid ongoing violence and an insurgency that has left thousands dead and displaced. But President Ibrahim Traoré has also developed a cult-like following outside of his country. The World’s Host Marco Werman speaks with Leonardo Villalón, a University of Florida professor who specializes in the region, about what this means for the future of Burkina Faso and West Africa.

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Four years since Ukrainian forces liberated the city of Bucha

DW

DW’s Inside Europe Correspondent Teri Schultz reports on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian forces liberating Bucha after it was occupied by Russian forces.

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An Azerbaijani city rises from ruins

DW

DW reporter Dorian Jones traveled to Aghdam, a haunting ghost city nestled in Azerbaijan’s contested Nagorno-Karabakh region. Once a thriving urban center, the city was reduced to rubble by years of conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, leaving virtually nothing standing.

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From village songs to modern stages, Yagódy redefines Ukrainian folk music

Music

Founded in 2016, the group takes centuries-old songs traditionally sung a cappella and modernizes them with instruments, movement and contemporary lyrics. They’re bringing their sound to American audiences this month.

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