World's glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, U.N. says
Oil set for weekly gain on Iran sanctions, OPEC+ plan to rein in overproduction
U.S. dollar stands tall after Fed signals no rush to cut rates
China's restaurants race to the bottom in deflation-hit economy
No. 11 seed Drake holds on after blowing big lead and beats Missouri 67-57 in March Madness opener
Arkansas holds off Kansas 79-72 in March Madness matchup of marquee coaches
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks
News|US|World
Ransom or realism? A closer look at Biden’s prisoner swap deal with Iran
The hostage swap between the U.S. and Iran may be an important step in a new nuclear deal between the West and Iran.
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Europe|News|Political|US|World
Why the United States needs NATO – 3 things to know
Donald Trump has threatened to not defend some NATO countries if Russia attacks them. But the US also benefits from the power that NATO gives it, as well as the stability it helped create in Europe.
Africa|Business|Economy
The US is one of the least trade-oriented countries in the world – despite laying the groundwork for today’s globalized system
As of 2022, only Nigeria and Sudan had lower trade-to-GDP ratios.
Asia|Environment|Science
India’s new mega-dam will roil lives downstream with wild swings in water flow every day
The hydropower dam is part of a huge effort to boost India’s homegrown energy. But it will radically disrupt the lives and livelihoods of indigenous communities in the flood plains downstream.
Business|Economy|News|Opinion|US
Gentrification isn’t inevitable − it can hinge on how residents view their neighborhood
A case study of a mainly Latino neighborhood in Houston shows that when residents value a neighborhood as it is, they can forestall large-scale redevelopment.
Economy|Food|US
If you think grocery prices take a big bite out of your paycheck in the US, check out the rest of the world
Here’s some food for thought: Groceries are actually pretty cheap in the US, comparatively speaking.
Opinion|Political|US
How Native Americans guarded their societies against tyranny
Native American communities were elaborate consensus democracies, many of which had survived for generations because of careful attention to checking and balancing power.
