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Updated 2025-07-09 23:30
Trying to measure fracking's toll on human health
The fracking boom has transformed large swaths of rural America, turning towns from idyllic to industrial and threatening the physical and mental health of many inhabitants.
US could stand to dial down democracy, says economist
When it comes to democracy, less may be more.
Canada’s highest court rules in favor of Sinixt tribal rights at heart of hunting case
Canada's Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 in favor of Rick Desautel, a man from Washington state who was charged with illegally hunting an elk in British Columbia in 2010.
Oscar-nominated 'Wolfwalkers' blends environmental, spiritual history of Ireland
This Oscar contender mixes fantastical folktales and Irish history to tell a story that feels fresh.
Amid narcotics reform, Thai cooks replace MSG with cannabis
Shifting attitudes about narcotics in Thailand have reached restaurants. From stir-fries and rich curries to tempura-fried leaves, chefs are experimenting with cannabis flavors.
Capitalism is ruining the world, and can save it, says economist
Social and environmental concerns are now being embraced by corporate America. Here’s why.
Despite Chauvin verdict, ACLU says the US still needs international accountability
Law enforcement agencies across the US and in Minneapolis ramped up their forces in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin verdict. Advocates say that decision, in and of itself, shows that the US can’t solve its police brutality problems on its own, and needs international oversight.
Reunion Island artist Dilo uses the sounds of nature to celebrate it
“What will our future sound like?” That's the question hundreds of artists like Dilo have answered in a new musical project that celebrates nature.
WTO head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on vaccines: ‘We have to solve the health crisis if we want economic recovery’
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first African and female director-general of the World Trade Organization, talks to The World about her work priorities and her recent book, "Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons."
Nature vs nurture debate is 'totally dead in science,' says neuroscientist
Unlike smartphones, our mental hardware is tremendously changeable. Here’s how our remarkably nimble brains rewire themselves.
'It’s hard to have hope when you haven't had time to breathe,’ says Liberian American activist on Chauvin verdict
Alfreda Daniels Juasemai, a community organizer and co-founder of Black Immigrant Collective in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, says the Chauvin verdict doesn't offer much hope.
In the wake of Chadian President Idriss Déby's death, a transitional military council will lead the country
Idriss Déby's death has spurred a dizzying, 360-degree change of course for Chad, which was nearing the end of an election that was projected to give the president a sixth term in office.
Biden's Earth Day summit tests US, global commitment to slowing climate change
For Earth Day this year, President Biden is convening leaders from around the world for a virtual conference on the climate emergency.
Treasure hunts — they’re not just for pirates
In France, an antique collector has buried two halves of a key that will unlock a golden casket worth nearly $1 million. Find out how the “The Golden Treasure of the Entente Cordiale" treasure hunt hails back to the days of King Edward VII.
Former Amb McFaul weighs in on escalating tensions between the US and Russia
The World's Marco Werman spoke with former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul about recent events between the United States and Russia.
Afghans who fled to Turkey are worried — and hopeful —about the prospect of peace at home
High-stakes peace talks are planned in Turkey — though the timing is unclear — and many Afghans in the country are filled with a mix of emotions about their homeland's future.
Berlin tenants undaunted by recent court ruling that undoes a rent cap
A German court has ruled that a rent freeze introduced by the Berlin state government in 2019 was unconstitutional. Tenants’ organizations in Berlin say they are taking their campaign for a rent cap nationwide.
As temperatures heat up, farmworkers across the US push for more rights
Millions of farmworkers across the US work under inhumane climate conditions, and are now pushing for more protections.
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny's health warrants 'justified, grave concern,' says his adviser
Vladimir Milov tells The World that after the third week of Navalny's hunger strike in prison, "there is a grave danger to his health."
Brooklyn Center mayor on Chauvin trial: Black people can no longer tolerate ‘a state of terror’
Mayor Mike Elliott talks to Marco Werman about how his childhood in Liberia prepared him for this leadership moment — as his city grapples with the killing of Daunte Wright, and braces for the verdict in the case of George Floyd's death.
Scientists link Earth's magnetic reversals to changes in planet's life and climate
The discovery of a fossilized tree in New Zealand is providing scientists with insight on how magnetic pole reversals could affect life on Earth.
A fresh call for ‘pingpong diplomacy’ on the 50th anniversary of the first US-China games
The 1971 Table Tennis World Championship featuring US and Chinese teams has never been forgotten. Now, original players are calling for renewed diplomacy as tensions continue to mount between the two countries.
Pakistan mourns I.A. Rehman, the country’s ‘father of human rights’
​​​​I.A. Rehman opposed dictators and supported minorities, despite threats and constant danger.
Peru polarized by two social conservatives in presidential runoff
The two will go head-to-head in a second round of voting on June 6, with a majority of voters disappointed in their options.
Cuban Americans make plea to Biden administration for help on immigration limbo
A popular program for reuniting Cuban families in the US has been on pause since 2017. Now, many families are asking the Biden administration to restart it.
A toddler's newsletter inspires joy for isolated seniors in Toronto
The pandemic hit retirement homes hard. “Fridays with Edison,” a newsletter written in the voice of a 2-year-old, has kept residents at one Toronto retirement home inspired and connected.
Australians stranded amid the pandemic take their case to the UN
A year ago, the pandemic hit suddenly — stopping transportation, closing borders and stranding many people outside their own countries. A year later, many Australians remain stranded. They’re struggling to get people back home and to bring attention to their plight.
Syrian children in Lebanon are ‘being robbed of their futures’
Most Syrian children have missed years — if not decades — of schooling due to war and displacement. The conditions in Lebanon mean they could miss even more.
New technology could identify thousands of unknown soldiers who died in World War II
Some African American soldiers of the segregated 92nd Infantry Division remain unknown. But new technology could now help to identify them.
'People are being abandoned in the middle of the sea': Claims that Greece pushes back migrants to Turkey are rising
Greek authorities have strongly denied those claims. Evidence and pressure, though, are mounting.
India’s ‘streaming dream’ may dim with new digital regulations
With online news outlets and streaming platforms now under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, content creators may face new layers of bureaucracy, regulation and censorship.
Refugees stuck in limbo over Biden's inaction to restore admissions program
Many refugees have already been vetted and approved for entry, but President Joe Biden has yet to make an official commitment to rebuilding the US refugee program.
The quest for a universal coronavirus vaccine
A growing number of researchers are working to develop a variant-proof vaccine that would provide lasting immunity against different strains of the coronavirus, as well as other types of coronaviruses.
French citizens can choose a preferred jab. Some say ‘vaccine shopping’ leads to waste.
There are still a lot of misunderstandings about COVID-19 vaccines in France, said Brigitte Abel, who manages a call center for vaccine appointments.
Get a glimpse of southern Brazil's paleoburrows — dug by prehistoric animals
Across southern Brazil, thousands of tunnels dug by prehistoric animals have been discovered in recent years. It’s opening up a whole new branch of paleontology. But researchers face plenty of challenges in trying to study and preserve the paleoburrows.
Femi Kuti and Made Kuti continue Afrobeat legacy in two-part album
The roots of Afrobeat — not to be confused with the more pop-oriented Afrobeats, which has exploded in popularity in recent years — is socially conscious music, according to Made Kuti, Fela Kuti's grandson.
COVID-19 recovery in wealthy countries far outpaces the developing world, IMF warns
In the last year, 86 countries have taken out $110 billion in emergency loans from the IMF, and many are struggling with the debt.
It's been 60 years since Yuri Gagarin became the first man in outer space
Author Stephen Walker discusses his biography on Yuri Gagarin with The World's host Marco Werman.
A trip to a British pub may require a COVID-19 passport
England’s potential COVID-19 certificate scheme would require customers to show proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test or immunity status to gain entry into shops, pubs and theaters.
‘The way they silence us is by killing us’: Armed conflict returns to Colombia’s port city of Buenaventura
In the last four months, a wave of violence has taken over much of the city, as two criminal groups, Los Chotas and Los Espartanos, vie for control.
A mental health crisis on Lesbos is worsening
Reports of suicide attempts within the refugee population are up, as are other symptoms related to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Meanwhile, virtually all mental services on the island are at capacity.
President Biden set to further regulate 'ghost guns'
The Biden administration faces pushback from Republicans as it tries to pass legislation to further regulate "ghost guns" assembled with homemade parts.
Building high-rises, hotels and stadiums out of wood — for climate's sake
Wood used to rule much of the building world, and now, it’s poised for a comeback, as engineered wooden buildings start to become an eco-friendly alternative to concrete and steel.
Chinese students in the US grapple with the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
Chinese families are also thinking twice about sending their children to the US to study amid growing concerns about safety and security.
‘Our unity is our hope,’ exiled Myanmar envoy says
From hiding, a parliament-in-exile takes shape and seeks to build a new armed resistance force.
Seasonal workers have long faced gender and pay discrimination. Now there’s a way to file direct complaints.
The new US-Mexico-Canada agreement paves a clear pathway for some workers in Mexico to unionize and also file labor complaints directly with governments. In March, two women petitioned Mexico and the US on gender and pay discrimination allegations.
Backlash from bubble-tea fans after China bans plastic straws in restaurants
When drinking bubble tea — the straw is essential. How else can you suck up all those chewy tapioca balls? Complaints from bubble-tea drinkers have sparked a national conversation about straws.
Plan to divert water to Brazil's Belo Monte dam threatens Indigenous peoples and wildlife
The company that built and operates the Belo Monte Dam on the Xingu River in Brazil has begun drawing down some 85% of the river, an amount scientists and Indigenous peoples believe will have catastrophic effects.
‘This island is a prison’: Migrants say plan for a refugee camp on Lesbos is too isolating
The European Union has announced a quarter-billion euros in funding for five new refugee camps on Greek islands, including on Lesbos. Some are worried the new site will not improve conditions for migrants on the island.
More transgender people are hiding their identity at work in the UK. Why?
A recent survey by a UK recruitment company indicates that over two-thirds of transgender people nationwide continue to conceal their identity at work, and the numbers are increasing.
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