Новости за 01.08.2022

Amid increased polarization and growing fears about the fragility of American democracy, national divisions can feel insurmountable. Here’s a serious effort to cultivate respect through the lessons of history and the example of a remarkable bipartisan power duo.

Do abortion bans impose one theology’s view on when life begins? Rabbis and others are suing, saying new bans impinge on the free exercise of religion when it comes to protecting women.

Beijing shows a willingness to work with Western creditors in a deal for Zambia, the first African country to default during the pandemic.

When the British Post Office trusted computer accounting over the word of its employees, it ended up ruining hundreds of lives on faulty data. Now those harmed are seeking justice.

The occupation of Iraq’s parliament by followers of a prominent Shiite cleric is fueled by demands for early elections, constitutional amendments, and the ousting of political opponents.

A plan to redevelop an artists’ colony in the middle of bustling Delhi has displaced thousands of residents. They’re fighting back in court.

Across the U.S., urban public schools are relying on COVID relief money to keep schools open, prioritizing stability for students and their families. But, as homeschooling gains popularity and federal funds dry up, the funds may not be enough to keep some schools open.

Appalshop, an Appalachia cultural center in southeastern Kentucky, is cleaning up after record-breaking floods. Despite substantial damage and losses, museum directors say it’s their responsibility to move forward and chronicle the flooding for future generations.

Does the price of oil fluctuate wildly or widely? These two words are often used interchangeably – can they actually be synonyms?

How does the underlying value of "trust" shape citizen tolerance and intolerance of gun ownership and regulation?

States are trying a variety of strategies to help parents pay for child care and, in some cases, to boost pay for child care workers.

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women as Lt. Uhura on the “Star Trek” television series, passed on Saturday. 'You’ve changed the face of television forever,' Martin Luther King, Jr. told her.

England beat Germany 2 to 1 Sunday at London's Wembley Stadium. It was the first European victory for England’s Lionesses, and the first major international trophy for any England team - male or female - since 1966.