Iran's recent violent protests surged among the nation's poor, presumed bedrock supporters of the regime, who have been angered by recent crass displays of wealth by the elite and other perceived inequities. Even the opposition intelligentsia was surprised.
In an effort to lessen paper waste in Britain, a committee of British lawmakers propose implementing a levy which would tax customers who used single-use coffee cups.
The US State Department has stopped security assistance, including reimbursement for counterterrorism operations, for Pakistan saying the nation isn't doing enough to eradicate terrorism in the region.
Eric Darko had never seen one before a visit to the US. Now he’s launched Eastern Harvest Food Bank, which is believed to be the first food bank in Ghana with warehouse operations.
From college grants to entrepreneurial lessons in brand promotion, US Olympians get an unorthodox education – though often more slowly than they shoot down luge tracks or alpine slopes.
The political banishment of Steve Bannon means the GOP can focus on candidates who appeal to the mainstream. But the rift with the anti-establishment still remains, and Trump will have to help mend it for the midterms, analysts say.
Coastal flooding at historic levels across New England left streets full of icy slush as weekend forecasts predict plummeting temperatures will settle over the region.
Critics fear that taunting between Trump and Kim injects anger and emotionalism into the nuclear balance. But the objective and well-known high cost of conflict is still a deterrent that is more important than words.
A year into the presidency, Trump’s freewheeling, norm-busting approach to the office is the new normal.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinds the 2013 policy that allowed states across the nation to legalize marijuana. He will let federal prosecutors decide how aggressively to enforce federal marijuana law in states where pot is legal.
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Letters to the editor for the Jan. 1, 2018-Jan. 8, 2018 weekly magazine.
Refugees, a tiny portion of the immigrants who legally enter the US, are in special need of help. Why is the US accepting fewer of them?
A Christian Science perspective: We can remain calm amid anger, hate, or fear.
France and Germany are trying restrictive new laws to stamp out fake news and hate speech online. But helping students – and adults – sharpen their own reasoning ability may be a better solution.
The overall trend in government rulemaking remains relentlessly up – and Trump is stirring controversy by overturning environmental and consumer protections.
The milestone came five weeks after its first close above 24000. Some analysts predict more gains considering strong global economic growth and good prospects for higher company earnings.
Since the start of the bull market in 2009, the S&P 500 index is up about 300 percent, after a strong 2017. Many market strategists see a further rise in the new year, but stocks look pricey.
Mastercard reported US shoppers spent over $800 billion during the season, more than ever before. Between Nov 1 and Dec 24, holiday sales in brick-and-mortar and online retail stores rose 4.9 percent, the fastest year-on-year pace of increase since 2011.
President Trump’s newly signed tax-cut measure has already prompted some corporations to make wage-hike and investment promises. Yet the Reagan era and other history offers cautionary evidence on taxes and growth.
The Trump administration moved to vastly expand offshore drilling from the Atlantic to the Arctic oceans that would open 90 percent of the nation's offshore reserves to development by private companies.
France isn't an obvious frontrunner in food recovery, but new legislation has helped catapult the nation to the top of the 2017 Food Sustainability Index.
Washington, D.C., has been recognized by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Cities as a model for sustainability.
Wind power is gaining ground in many conservative states across the American Plains, as residents begin to view investment in wind power as an economic opportunity rather than an ideological statement.
Research suggests that some coral species will likely adapt to changing ocean conditions. But resilience may come at the cost of diversity.
New technologies on the horizon will transform how we work and live.
Relying on venture capital, companies such as Lockheed Martin and Boom Technology aim to make supersonic jets that are fuel efficient and quiet enough to be used for business travel.
The social media giant is advancing its algorithms with face recognition text-to-audio software.
Computerized forays into the arts prompt new exploration of what it means to be creative.
Tesla Inc has built a giant lithium-ion battery to supplement the power from wind farms. Tesla and the South Australian government hope this will provide more stability in the nation's often inconsistent power grid.
Humans often ascribe agency, intelligence, and intentionality to mysterious phenomena. And our tendency to do that may be rooted in our species.
A close shave with a previously undetected asteroid last month serves as a pointed reminder to humanity that planet Earth and other celestial bodies can sometimes cross paths. Fortunately, space agencies are on the case.
Physicists have confirmed the existence of a doubly charmed baryon, opening the door to an entirely new kind of fusion, known as quark fusion.
So-called extremophiles, like blind, transparent shrimp that thrive deep within the cavernous bowels of the Mexican jungle, are stretching the limits of where life can flourish.
Research shows that bats are capable of vocal learning, a trait once thought unique to humans.
In addition to the terrific ensemble acting and the pleasures of watching an expertly designed human board game being played out, director Paul Thomas Anderson is showcasing the self-immolation of an artist who is both inspired and undone by his muse.
The History of England podcast by David Crowther is sure to delight Anglophiles, enjoy the beauty of Earth from your iPad or other tablet with the app Brian Cox’s Wonders of Life, and more top picks.
And in Ntagacha, Tanzania, young women are being taught to sew in order to give them a path to economic independence, while in Dubrovnik, Croatia, tourists are flooding into the medieval city, hoping to see some of the noteworthy sites where HBO blockbuster “Game of Thrones” was filmed.
A lesson I learned at a gym is one I hope my daughter will learn, too.
If the movie has any shelf life beyond the current historical moment, it will likely be because of Meryl Streep’s performance as Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham.
A Christian Science perspective: We can remain calm amid anger, hate, or fear.
An NPR reporter tracks his family roots and comes to see China in a new way.
This deeply affecting book tells the story of young people who've lost everything except the hope for a chance to start over.
Author Joanna Scutts elegantly argues that Marjorie Hillis was a trailblazer, calling her sharp, witty writing 'a beacon of social change.'
At times, this blistering YA book is as messy and unlikable as its protagonist. But it’s also authentic and deeply moving.
Barbara Ehrlich White's new book goes far beyond her earlier work on Renoir.
James O'Neal started with the idea of getting students interested in school by getting them interested in the law. His initial idea has expanded to helping increase the ranks of high-schoolers who get to – and through – top tier colleges.
Students who desire the college experience can find more avenues to get there, and are more likely to find jobs after they graduate than non-college peers.
Knowing that mentors can make all the difference for youths, Gisela Bushey designed the program Critical Bridge. In October, it was named a recipient of the $50,000 Encore Prize.
Since 2014, Riverside County has expanded services for students including access to counselors and help with financial aid forms. One result: the county’s graduation rate shot up to 89 percent in 2016, putting it in range of Orange County.
The number of homeless students in the city has risen sharply since 2009. Partnerships are increasing the opportunities to identify and support struggling families.
