Why record harvests make famines far rarer — and what still holds us back
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Will the Gaza ceasefire really stick?
After more than two years, Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire deal to free all remaining Israeli hostages ...
The bleak lesson Israel — and the world — might learn from the Gaza war’s end
At last, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal — of a sort. On Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump announced ...
Trump’s deal could be a win for Netanyahu, whether or not it succeeds.
Benjamin Netanyahu has now served as prime minister of Israel longer than anyone in history — three non-consecutive stints over ...
Is Israel’s war in Gaza actually about to end?
Israel and Hamas will begin indirect talks in Egypt on Monday after Hamas said it would accept parts of President ...
Hamas responds to Trump’s peace plan
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting ...
Trump’s “war” with drug cartels, briefly explained
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting ...
Why TikTok is so influential — and why that’s particularly worrisome now
TikTok is not just the most downloaded app in the world; it’s the most powerful information platform on the planet.The ...
A reality check on Trump’s Gaza peace plan
After a pivotal Allied victory, years into World War II, Winston Churchill famously proclaimed that when it came to hopes ...
Europe is readying for direct conflict with Russia
In the early months of the war in Ukraine, Gen. Mark Milley, then chair of the joint chiefs of staff, ...
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