Inclusive or Alienating? The Language Wars Go On
New vocabulary is supposed to be supportive. But terms like “bodies with vaginas” just antagonize voters and empower the right.
I Will Fight the Forgetting of Homs, Syria
Homs was the capital of the Syrian revolution. Now it is a footnote, but not to me.
The Fierce Protests in Atlanta Are Eerily Familiar to Me
A fictional disaster that I wrote a novel about is now playing out in fact.
Police dog rescued from car before Texas tornado strikes
A police officer in Deer Park, Texas, ran into a tornado to save his K-9 partner from the storm.
Ice storm leaves thousands without power in Texas
The storm has brought a mix of freezing rain and sleet to south-central parts of the US, spreading from Tennessee to Texas, since Monday. More than 12 million people, including…
Colorado River: US states fail to reach deal on cutting water use
More than 40 million people in seven Western states rely on the drought-stricken Colorado River.
Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour, as fans brace for ticket rush
Demand for tickets is expected to be high to see the star take her Renaissance album on the road.
‘Shameful and inhumane’ – Black officers reckon with death of Tyre Nichols
“We should be thinking: Don’t be a part of the problem, be a part of the solution,” Mr Hopkins said. “If you’re seeing your people get unfair treatment from a…
Israel and the Palestinians: Blinken’s Jerusalem visit offers few solutions
He stood next to the Israeli prime minister and spoke of the two countries’ “shared interests and in shared values”, spelling out what these were: “core democratic principles and institutions……
Decade-old footage of Tyre Nichols skating goes viral
Videos of Nichols skateboarding have resurfaced on social media after his death.