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How public celebrations quietly remake what it means to be American

A Laotian heritage group participates in an Independence Day parade in Iowa. Communal celebrations like this can foster belonging. Scott Olson/Getty Images Twenty-five years ago, I attended a Fourth…

Jul 2, 2026

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment

Legislators and influencers have made school sports contentious political spaces. Edwin Tan/E+ via Getty Images Youth sports have a significant impact on the development of all children. Sports…

Jul 2, 2026

‘In the end the court did its job’ – a former federal judge reviews a Supreme Court term full of momentous decisions

The U.S. Supreme Court has ended a session filled with sharply political cases. Douglas Rissing/iStock / Getty Images Plus In the Supreme Court term that began in October 2025, the justices delivered…

Jul 2, 2026

Venezuela

Venezuela's Earthquake Toll Rises Above 2,200, With Tens of Thousands Still Unaccounted For

The death toll from last week's twin earthquakes in northern Venezuela has risen to 2,295, with more than 11,

Jul 2, 2026

Israel

Israel Wants to Install Weapons in Space

The Israeli Defence Minister stood in a briefing with military reporters on Monday and set out an ambition plainly. Israel Katz said

Jul 1, 2026

News

Child Amongst Three People Killed in Israeli Drone Strike on Gaza

An Israeli drone strike hit the Deir al-Balah area of Gaza on Monday morning. Three people were killed in the strike,

Jun 29, 2026

News

Iran Responds to Second Night of U.S. Bombing with Strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain.

Early Sunday morning the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles and drones at two U.S. installations across the Gulf, the

Jun 28, 2026