World
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A Bout of Amnesia
On a Monday night in April 2021, my sister texted me: “Have you talked to mom?” The message felt ominous.…
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Death Valley’s Invasive Donkeys Have Become Cat Food
Early on a June morning in Death Valley National Park, a wild donkey brought her foal to one of the…
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Shark or Orca: Which Should You Fear More?
In the wild, is a human more likely to survive an encounter with an orca or a great white shark?…
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‘Frustration and Stress’: State Officials Fault Rollout of Monkeypox Vaccine
Roughly 5,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine intended for Fort Lauderdale, Fla., left the national stockpile’s warehouse in Olive Branch, Miss.,…
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After 4 Years of College, Too Many Students Don’t Know Where to Go Next
Our star student walks up to the lunch table with what seems like good news. The fellowship is now hers;…
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Successful Addiction Treatment Looks Like This
HICKORY, N.C. — On a chilly spring evening in 2021, Tim Nolan set up a portable addiction clinic next to…
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Reckoning With Memories of Budapest
In early April, when my flight arrived at Ferenc Liszt International Airport, László Borsos was waiting for me at the…
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Sri Lanka Collapsed First, but It Won’t Be the Last
As a Sri Lankan, watching international news coverage of my country’s economic and political implosion is like showing up at…
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Anne Heche, Actress Known for ’90s Film Roles, Dies at 53
Anne Heche, an actress who was as well known for her roles in films like “Six Days, Seven Nights” and…
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Admitting to Wrongs Makes a Right
In my life, I’ve frequently been wrong. I’m going to assume you have, too. And if you’re anything like me,…