Why Palestinians Fear Permanent Displacement From Gaza
For Palestinians, permanent displacement from their homeland is a perennial fear. It is one that has followed them from the war that led to Israel’s creation to 1948, in which…
Caster Semenya Isn’t Just Fighting for Herself
On June 30, 2019, South African runner Caster Semenya—already a three-time world champ and two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 800-m—lined up at the starting line at Stanford University, to…
When the U.S. Successfully Tackled Homelessness
One of the most pressing issues facing the United States during the 2020s is the issue of homelessness. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the instability of the economy,…
U.K.’s AI Safety Summit Ends With Limited, But Meaningful, Progress
On an ordinary weekday in November, Bletchley Park plays host to a mixture of elderly pensioners and bands of unruly schoolchildren, visiting to learn about the codebreakers—including computing pioneer Alan…
Drinker who boozed and dashed from bar sends touching apology 15 years later…and includes FOUR TIMES the cash they owed
A DRINKER who did a dash and dine after running up a booze bill with pals has astonished bar owners in Italy by paying up 15 years later. Staff at…