Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
The pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change.
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Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal. Israel says details are still in flux.
The deal comes after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital. -
This skateboarding economist suggests we need more skateparks and less capitalism
A skateboarder presented an unusual paper at this year's big meeting of American economists. -
Canada's Justin Trudeau says he will resign as party leader and prime minister
Trudeau's decision after almost a decade in power sets the stage for a succession fight to select a new prime minister. -
Farmers are abandoning their land. Is that good for nature?
Traditional farmers around the world are walking away from millions of acres of land where they once grew crops or grazed animals. It's provoking mixed reactions. -
2023 was extremely hot. Then came 2024
It's looking like 2024 will be the hottest year since record-keeping began, unseating 2023 for the top spot. Climate change is playing a role, and scientists say it was even hotter than expected. -
Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a rushed reaction
Prime Minister Edi Rama said over the weekend that the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular video service of inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. -
Why Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery store
Most avocados consumed in the U.S. are grown in Mexico. Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry. -
Why the price of coffee has spiked
The cost of coffee has hovered near record highs on the futures market after droughts in top-producing Brazil and Vietnam. Supermarket brands like Nescafé and Folgers have raised their prices.
