Hong Kong's political activists are on trial.
The first trials are starting under a new law aimed at quelling dissent in Hong Kong.
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Ukraine has fought Russia for a year now.
Russia shocked the world by invading; Ukraine shocked the world by surviving.
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How Assad is using the earthquake to his advantage.
The catastrophe could prove useful for helping the dictator return to the world stage.
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The East Palestine train derailment debate is off the rails.
JD Vance, Erin Brockovich, Tucker Carlson, a pool of vinyl chloride—everyone is fuming.
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Abortion pills aren't just for abortions.
One “abortion pill” is already available over the counter in Mexico.
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Nikki Haley throws her hat in the ring.
Can the former UN ambassador find her lane in the GOP primary?
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Israel and Palestine both face leadership crises.
Illegal Israeli settlements are enjoying more institutional support than ever.
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What mass shooters have in common.
A growing dataset on mass shooters points to a common thread of deep mental despair.
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Why Florida canceled AP African American studies—-and why the College Board seems to have kowtowed to controversy surrounding the course.
Surveys show that American teachers are anxious about discussing certain topics in the classroom. What happens when they can’t teach an entire course?
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Ukrainian citizens fear accusations of "collaboration."
Even after Russian occupiers get pushed out, Ukranians remain divided between those who fled and those who stayed.
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