MARCH 25. 2026

Syria’s Lessons for Regime Change in Iran

Flawed narratives about the Assad regime parallel the debate about Trump’s war.

Could Iran Actually Attack the U. S. Homeland With Drones?

No country is immune to the threat of drone warfare, experts warn.

Walkway Over Dangerous Train Crossing Is Dead After Norfolk Southern Backtracks on Funds, Mayor Says

The mayor of Hammond, Indiana, says the rail company had promised to help pay for a pedestrian bridge after ProPublica and InvestigateTV documented dozens of children crawling through trains to get to school. The company denies making this pledge.

No, China Doesn’t Want Spheres of Influence

Such a view both overstates and understates the scope of Beijing’s ambitions.

The Battle to End Palestinian Self-Determination

While the world focuses on the Iran war, Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are acutely vulnerable.

Iran’s Peace Negotiator Is His Country’s Trump

Mohammad Ghalibaf’s long rise was fueled by populist imagery, real estate corruption, and ruthlessness.

Canada Faces Its Finland Moment

Like Helsinki during the Cold War, Ottawa today is threatened by a bellicose and powerful neighbor.

An Aroma Most Beguiling

On flowers, perfume, and the science of smell

How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports

If you’re traveling through an airport, follow these digital security practices to keep CBP or ICE from getting into your phone.

The Iran War Is Pushing Europe Back to Nuclear Energy

Faced with another energy crisis, the continent is reaching for a form it had largely abandoned.

The Neocons’ Revenge?

Since Donald Trump’s improbable first win in 2016, pundits have passed countless hours trying to understand how his rise, and the populist movement that

New Portland Trail Blazers Owner Played Key Role at Company Oregon Accused of Predatory Lending

As CEO of Santander Consumer USA, the incoming Portland Trail Blazers owner was behind what regulators called an “aggressive push” to waive proof-of-income requirements.

The frantic, high-tech fight to stop climate-fueled dengue fever

Scientists in Brazil and Peru may have found a way to beat mosquitoes at their own game. The U. S. may soon need to do the same.

Fiber optic cables reveal a serious problem at the heart of modern farming

Tilling helps farmers control weeds and boost soil fertility. But it also degrades a field's ability to hold water and carbon.

Trump’s $1B payoff to stop offshore wind is even stranger than it sounds

The government is paying TotalEnergies to halt an offshore wind farm it isn’t building, in exchange for fossil fuel investments it’s already making.

What Are the Laws of War Good For?

The secretary of defense fails to understand that rules of engagement benefit the U. S. military.

MARCH 24. 2026

Xi Doubles Down on His City of the Future

The Chinese president faces an uphill battle in his hopes for a second capital.

Can Frederiksen Win Over Denmark—Again?

The incumbent prime minister hopes her handling of U. S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland threats will secure her a third term in snap elections.

Empty Words Don’t Open Straits

The gap between narrative and reality is only growing in the Strait of Hormuz.

U. S. Oil Blockade Could Condemn Cubans to Die Without a Deal

The American oil blockade of Cuba has made conditions on the island dire, and reaching a deal has become a matter of life and death.