Iranians come together to help one another amid war

Conflict & Justice

During the nearly two weeks of fighting between Israel and Iran, residents of Tehran were ordered to evacuate the city. But not everyone was able to leave. Of the people who remained, some of them found ways to help those who needed extra support.

Barbecue recipes — Asian-style

Food

‘Objects hold energy’: Author posits that British Museum in London is full of ghosts

Conflict & Justice

US brokers peace deal between DRC and Rwanda

Conflict & Justice

Amid rising heat, Paris expands a network of pipes to keep cool

US schools are creating contingency plans for international students

International students on campuses across the United States have found themselves caught up in political turmoil, as the Trump administration continues to create obstacles for those already studying in the US and for many hoping to come.

Trump administration cuts funding to Barcelona library over DEI policies

Global Politics

The Trump administration has made it a priority to eliminate DEI programs across the United States and even overseas. It’s put some private companies on notice and warned businesses working with US embassies and consulates to renounce their inclusion policies. But many of these groups are resisting and fighting back.

The public and private art of ‘deep listening’

Books

We tend to think of conversation as speech, but obviously listening is also a crucial part of every conversation — in theory, anyway. In practice, however, things tend to unfold quite differently, especially when conversations escalate. Joining Host Marco Werman, journalist Emily Kasriel delves into her new book about what might change if more politicians, pundits and everyday people at least tried to listen more.

Here’s what to know about the new COVID variant ‘razor blade throat’

COVID-19

Cases of the recently identified Covid-19 variant NB 1.8.1. are rising. Some have dubbed the variant “razor blade throat” for one of its notably painful symptoms. The World Health Organization says it’s monitoring the variant. The World’s Marco Werman spoke to Michael Mina, an epidemiologist and immunologist based in Boston.

A bizarre crimewave is taking place in the French capital

Conflict

In France, 25 people were recently charged over a series of kidnappings and attempted abductions.

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