Politics
Mexico City's Reservoirs Are at Risk of Running Out of Water
Amid climate change, drought and aging infrastructure, the largest metropolitan area in North America is struggling to conserve water in a major reservoir system
Rome's Talking Statues Have Served as Sites of Dissent for Centuries
Beginning in the Renaissance, locals affixed verses protesting various societal ills to six sculptures scattered across the Italian city
Seven Major Nations Agree to Phase Out Coal by 2035, Though Vague Language Leaves Wiggle Room
The wealthy, industrialized countries set a flexible schedule to cut one of the dirtiest fossil fuels from their economies
How Museums in Central and Eastern Europe Tell the Complicated Story of Life Behind the Iron Curtain
Grassroots exhibitions popping up in Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Poland provide a window into ordinary lives during the communist era
Chechnya Bans Music That Isn't Between 80 and 116 Beats Per Minute
Officials have given artists until June 1 to rewrite material that does not fall within the accepted range
These Were the Most Challenged Books in America Last Year
Titles with LGBTQ themes dominated the American Library Association's newly released list
NASA Will Create a New Time Zone for the Moon, Called Coordinated Lunar Time
With dozens of lunar missions on the horizon, a standard time-keeping system for the moon will assist with precise navigation, docking and landing
The All-Woman Secret Society That Paved the Way for Modern Feminism
Based in Greenwich Village, Heterodoxy had just one requirement for membership: An applicant must "not be orthodox in her opinion"
The True History Behind Netflix's 'Shirley' Movie
A new film dramatizes Shirley Chisholm's history-making bid to become the first Black woman president in 1972
Book Banning Attempts Are at Record Highs
A new report from the American Library Association found that the number of challenged titles increased by 65 percent in 2023
World War II 'Rumor Clinics' Helped America Battle Wild Gossip
Newspapers and magazines across the United States published weekly columns debunking lurid claims that were detrimental to the war effort
Algerian Officials Inaugurate the Largest Mosque in Africa
Spanning nearly 70 acres, the $898 million project faced years of delays amid political controversy
Italian Minister Accused of Owning Stolen 17th-Century Painting
Vittorio Sgarbi is under investigation for laundering an artwork that vanished from a castle over a decade ago
Officials Reverse Plans to Remove William Penn Statue From a Philadelphia Park
The National Park Service had proposed replacing the statue with public resources showcasing the city's Native American history
Nations Agree to 'Transition Away From Fossil Fuels' in Landmark Climate Deal
The agreement, which ended the COP28 climate conference, is not legally binding, but it's the first to explicitly call for moving away from fossil fuels
How Children's Book Author Leo Lionni Urged His Readers to Be Change Makers
The multidisciplinary artist wanted us to imagine how we can shape society and uplift our communities
Norman Lear Brought Big Issues to the Small Screen
At his peak, the television icon, who died at 101, reached more than 120 million Americans with shows like "All in the Family"
Colorado Will Reintroduce Endangered Gray Wolves This Month
In 2020, voters narrowly passed a measure in favor of wolf reintroduction, and now, wildlife officials are about to begin the controversial effort
Why Historical Markers Matter
Few realize that the approval process for these outdoor signs varies widely by state and organization, enabling unsanctioned displays to slip through
Japan Begins Release of Treated Nuclear Wastewater Into the Pacific Ocean
Twelve years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the move is a polarizing step toward decommissioning the defunct power plant
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