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Middle East Crisis: ‘Now There’s Barely Anything’: Gazans Describe Life on the Verge of Famine
Experts said that almost half a million people in the strip faced starvation. Many may die of malnutrition before a famine can be declared.
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What the Court’s Ruling on Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox Means for Israel
Israel’s insular ultra-Orthodox community has long been exempt from military service. The Supreme Court’s decision to end that exemption could change the country’s social and political dynamics.
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Russia Opens Secret Trial of Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal
Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal has endured 15 months in prison by reading letters and Russian classics, while the authorities have not publicly offered any evidence that he was a spy.
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A Bird-Watchers’ Paradise, Opened Up by Colombia’s Peace Deal
The 2016 treaty that ended a decades-long civil conflict turned Colombia into a birders’ delight, opening up forests that were once controlled by armed groups.
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Kenyan President Rejects Bill That Led to Deadly Protests
A day after at least 23 people were killed in demonstrations against a tax increase, President William Ruto withdrew the law that he said was necessary to avoid defaulting on the country’s debt.
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The Best Films of 2024 So Far
While so many people seem increasingly, almost obsessively concerned with how much money certain films are (or are not) making, it feels like the art conversation has been degraded this year. It’s a shame, because 2024 has been remarkably strong for the cinematic form. In fact, it’s been such a good year so far that we wanted…
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Sophos Provides Progress on its Pledge to CISA’s Secure by Design Initiative
We are pleased to openly share our pledges and the progress we are making in each of the seven core pillars of product security in the Secure by Design framework.
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Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses 2024: Lessons from IT and Cybersecurity Leaders
Investing in cyber defenses to optimize your insurance position is a win-win: organizations report easier, cheaper access to cyber coverage as well as improved protection and a reduction in IT workload.
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If You Give a Frog a Sauna, It Might Fight Off a Deadly Fungus
A fatal fungal disease has devastated the world’s amphibians. But the fungus has a vulnerability: It cannot tolerate heat.
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The Key to the Best Roasted Chicken Thighs
Golden, salty schmaltz seasons a vibrant tomato and onion salad in this savory dish from Melissa Clark.