Britain is building one of the world’s most expensive railways. Many people now think it’s pointless
The HS2 high-speed rail line was supposed to re-energize the UK. Instead, controversy, astronomical costs and downsizing have ...
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The gap between global threats and American power will grow in 2025
As the trump administration takes office in early 2025 the world will be in its most dangerous state since the cold war. The ...
Trump allies warn Biden risking 'World War III' by authorizing long-range missiles for Ukraine
President Joe Biden for the first time authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-given long-range missiles to strike inside Russia, a ...
Scientists discover the world’s largest coral — so big it can be seen from space
It’s more than 100 feet long, around 300 years old, made of nearly 1 billion little polyps and visible from space ...
‘The Color Purple’s’ Fatima Robinson and Parris Goebel Lead World Choreography Award Winners
Choreographers for "Blindspotting" and "The Color Purple" were among the winners at the World Choreography Awards.
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What’s about to hit the world economy?
The conclusion markets seem to be drawing is that things will work out just fine. Although they are alive to risks of ...
20 of the world’s best soups
If a bowl of soup strikes you as the ultimate in comfort, you’ve got plenty of company. Here are 20 of the world’s best soups ...