JULY 1. 2026

How to Spin an Empire

U. S. imperialism as inspiration and foil.

Guardians of Life

The restorative power of Indigenous science and wisdom

India Should Stop Panicking About Trump

The emotionalism in Indian politics obscures the strategic logic of U. S. -India ties.

Trump’s Trans-Atlantic Tech Schism

The U. S. president’s policies are driving Europe’s push for technological sovereignty.

A Troubling Milestone: Most Supreme Court Rulings Are Secretive Votes With Little Justification

ProPublica conducted a new analysis that shows the court is deciding more consequential rulings than ever before in largely unsigned orders with little to no explanation.

A Home Battery Revolution Is Reshaping the Power Grid

As residential batteries have become more energy dense, cheaper, and smaller, more households are storing their excess solar power. Now, utilities and energy companies in dozens of countries are buying up those electrons, bundling them together, and using them to balance the grid.

The Middle East Has a New Saudi-Led Axis

The newfound bloc has emerged as a potential winner from the Iran war.

One year after the Texas floods, home feels further away than ever

Insurance gaps, limited aid, and rising costs have left many families in Sandy Creek still searching for a path home.

Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy

New research shows major lenders are accelerating their investment in Big Oil as the industry turns toward plastics and petrochemicals.

Blackouts Are Prabowo’s Latest Problem

Why can’t coal-rich Indonesia keep the lights on?

Socialist Momentum Grows as Melat Kiros Wins in Denver

A democratic socialist who lost her job for speaking out about Gaza unseated a 29-year incumbent amid a wave of anti-establishment energy.

How to keep cool in a hot Europe

In much of Europe, record-high temperatures became the norm last week. Thermometers climbed over 40C in cities that rarely exceeded 30C until recently

Off to the gluten-free paradise

For Iva, 29, life has changed drastically since she was diagnosed with coeliac disease about a year ago. Eating out, heating up meals at work, or cook

What would you sacrifice for cheaper prices?

Shipping corridors do not usually make it to the headlines, but ever since the US-Israel war on Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz, all eyes are on t

JUNE 30. 2026

How to Show That Israel’s Sexual Violence Against Palestinians Is Systemic — and Has Gone on for Decades

A new report lays out decades of sexual violence, including rape by dogs and other means, of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

Anti-Immigrant Marches Held Across South Africa

Demonstrators had given undocumented migrants until Tuesday to self-deport or face consequences.

Small-Plane Crash Tests China’s Security State

How did a private aircraft enter Beijing’s sensitive airspace?

Washington’s Cuba Policy Is Self-Sabotage

The U. S. blockade is destroying Havana’s chances of becoming stable and democratic.

From Mexico 1986 to North America 2026

The contours of the 2026 World Cup serve as a clear indicator of just how much the footballing relationship between Mexico and the United States has evolved over the four decades since the Azteca Stadium last hosted the tournament.

Congressional Dems Shift to Overwhelmingly Oppose Involvement in Israel’s War on Lebanon

Congressional Democrats overwhelmingly shifted to support Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s bid to block U. S. involvement in Israel’s war on Lebanon.