Новости за 13.10.2021

Farah Jasmine Griffin’s "Read Until You Understand" is an exercise of mercy in a fragmented world.

After punting on the debt, Democrats in Congress now face a critical stretch, with President Biden’s domestic agenda on the line.

The Kremlin hopes the Northeast Passage could rival the Suez Canal. But the Russian military presence has its rivals questioning its priorities.

Historical housing discrimination in Boston plays out today in systemic racism affecting homeownership, generational wealth, and education.

The head of global soccer hints at Israel and an Arab state hosting the 2030 football matches, transcending “every notion of negativity.”

For these para rowers, individual effort, athletic prowess, and their teammates’ support propel them to success, despite their disabilities.

A quartet of library novels celebrates discoveries among the stacks, as well as adventure, an antidote to loneliness, and finding one’s community.

In an economy already suffering from a labor shortage, stores are struggling to find seasonal employees to staff the holiday rush. The short supply likely means there will be longer lines and more overtime for existing workers this holiday season.

The United States announced it will reopen its land borders to vaccinated travelers next month. The decision, which matches the recently lifted restrictions on air travel, means separated families can reunite and leisure travel can resume.

When sectors of the economy began to reopen in the spring, U.S. food insecurity dropped significantly. But as the pandemic drags on, the amount of food being distributed remains at 55% above pre-pandemic levels.

New commissions, some made up of average citizens, are struggling to overcome partisanship as they redraw congressional and state legislative lines.

With the Arctic melting, the U.S. and Canada are trying a cooperative approach to tapping the region’s thawing resources and trade routes.