AI can rescue people from conspiracy theory rabbit holes
About half of Americans subscribe to some kind of conspiracy theory, and their peers have had little success in drawing…
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Philippines recovers oil from sunken tanker, averting disaster
An aerial view from a drone shows an oil slick in the waters off the coast of Manila Bay, in…
What is the economic cost of Israel's war on Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict
Israel's finances are under pressure and its budget deficit is widening as agencies downgrade the nation's credit rating. More than…
The mountain of shame of fast fashion is real
Last year, you may have seen headlines about an extraordinary satellite photograph: a mountain of clothes in the Chilean desert.…
Harris and Trump battle for key states after intense debate
Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a presidential debate hosted by ABC as Republican presidential…
Cheney's policies as vice president caused immense human suffering on a global scale | US Elections 2024
In an unsurprising but telling development, former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney has thrown his support behind Democratic presidential nominee…
Hanoi flooded by overflowing river after Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead
Rescuers help people stranded in a flooded area in the border town of Mae Sai, after Typhoon Yagi hit, in…
Israel bombs UN school in Gaza housing Palestinians, killing 18 | News about the Israel-Palestine conflict
The Israeli army has shelled a school housing displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, killing at least 18 people, including six…
Feeling Anxious About Climate Change? Here Are 16 Books That Might Help
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about climate anxiety, and about the feelings of helplessness that have been simmering in…
Stolen photograph of Winston Churchill found in Italy
The stolen photograph of Sir Winson Churchill taken by Yousuf Karsh in 1941.— Camera Press/archive A brazen art heist that…