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economic co

Ten GOP Lawmakers Say No to Cruelty

April 27, 2026

In a surprising turn, ten Republican members of the U. S. House joined Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for about 350, 000 Haitian residents in the country. These people entered legally and have become neighbors, coworkers, and friends to many Americans. The vote is especially notab

politics

Chaos in Mali: New Threats to a Weak Regime

April 27, 2026

The government of Mali is under heavy pressure after insurgents carried out coordinated attacks two days ago, targeting a major army base near the capital and killing the defence minister. These assaults showed an unprecedented level of cooperation between the al‑Qaeda affiliate JNIM and the Tuareg‑

politics

Colombia’s Election: A Left‑leaning Surge Faces a Split Opposition

April 27, 2026

Ivan Cepeda is leading the presidential race with 44. 3% support, a clear advantage over his rivals and a sign that the left‑wing coalition may keep its hold on power. The poll, conducted by Invamer and reported through Noticias Caracol and Blu Radio, surveyed 3, 800 people and has a margin of error

science

Bridging the Gap: How Brazil Turns Research into Real Health Wins

April 27, 2026

Brazil’s health system faces a common problem: turning scientific studies into everyday care. A new effort called Grand Challenges Brazil tries to fix this by taking ideas that work elsewhere and fitting them into the country’s own context. The project studies what helps or hinders this “knowl

politics

A Call for Action: Why Waiting on Social Security Is a Gift to Chaos

April 27, 2026

In the early 1990s, a small Connecticut town promised growth and community. Instead it lingered on the edge of possibility, waiting for investment and leadership that never arrived. A recent gathering of advocates, lawyers, and Social Security users echoed the same refrain: “We’re treading water. Ou

opinion

Rename the Street, Keep the Truth

April 27, 2026

The street that once ran straight down Portland’s east side was called 39th Avenue, then renamed César E. Chávez Boulevard after a labor icon. Recent claims of sexual abuse by the same man force the city to decide: keep a name that now feels wrong or choose something that truly honors those who b

opinion

Seniors in Maine Find Safer Homes with Small Fixes

April 27, 2026

Maine’s governor recently added $2 million to a program that lets older residents keep living in their own houses by fixing small but important problems. The idea is simple: a handrail, a grab bar or better lighting can stop many falls and keep people healthy. These fixes cost less than $3 000

opinion

Surveillance Lessons from the Civil Rights Era

April 27, 2026

A group of Black leaders started a movement in 1957 that used peaceful protest to fight unfair laws. Their work soon caught the eye of federal agents, who began listening in on their meetings and homes by 1963. The FBI even put spies inside the organization to try to weaken it, a plan that was later

education

New Pathways: A College’s Fresh Vision for Women

April 27, 2026

Bryn Mawr College, a 141‑year‑old women’s institution in Pennsylvania, is reshaping its future with bold experiments and a clear long‑term plan. Last spring the school tested a program that paired senior students with alumni mentors through Zoom, offering guidance on life after graduation. The pilot

science

Reducing Allergy in Gout Treatment with Tiny Carbon Helpers

April 27, 2026

Scientists have found a way to make a gout drug less likely to trigger the immune system. The drug, uricase, normally comes from a fungus called Aspergillus flavus and can cause allergic reactions in some patients. Researchers attached very small particles, called carbon dots, made from citric acid