Why Germany Is at a Crossroads
The stakes of the German election on Sunday could not be higher. The E.U.’s biggest economy has been in recession for two years running, a gloomy outlook that looks set…
Israeli hostage Avera Mengistu freed after 10 YEARS in Hamas captivity as five others also released from Gaza
AFTER an entire decade of harrowing uncertainty, Avera Mengistu is home at last. The Ethiopian-born Israeli hostage, who spent a harrowing 3,821 days in Hamas captivity, was released in Rafah…
The Cruelty of Medicaid Work Requirements
About a year ago, I learned that my daughter was about to lose most of her coverage from California’s version of Medicaid, which pays for her care. “Uh-oh,” I breathed,…
Swimming Is Not Just a Sport. It’s a Survival Tool
As an Olympic medalist and world champion swimmer, swimming has been a constant in my life for many years. But it wasn’t always this way. At 5 years old, I…
Vatican issues update on Pope Francis ‘double pneumonia’ health battle after warning he is ‘not out of danger’
THE Vatican issued an update on Pope Francis’ health after previously warning he was “not out of danger”. The 88-year-old was admitted to hospital on February 14 and has been…