A colonial border sliced this West African community apart. Now soccer is bringing it back together. #soccer #WestAfrica #footballers.

Alcatraz started as a fort in the early 1850s before becoming a U.S. military prison, a federal penitentiary, and, eventually, a museum. We aimed to explore why it has endured for so long as a symbol of American justice. #alcatraz #prisons #museums.

President Donald Trump started his second presidency with a burst of executive actions on issues core to his electoral success, such as the economy and immigration. Public support for him on those issues is starting to slip. #trump #polls #immigration

As people, Elon Musk and Russ Vought ​could hardly be more different. But ​they share a determination ​to shrink government. And M​r. Vought’s power to do it, as the Trump administration’s budget director​, is enormous. #Trump #Budget #RussVought

The court reached the end of June having issued almost twice as many emergency orders as it did merits opinions. Is this an anomaly, or the start of a new normal? #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #Trump

National security in Finland is a society-wide effort that goes beyond a focus on military hardware. Under the shadow of Russian aggression, Europe is taking a look. #Russia #Finland #NATO #defense

Until recently, USAID was one of the largest aid agencies on the planet. Now, it is a whisper of its former self, and in Kenya, former employees are grappling not only with their personal future, but also their country's. #kenya #USAID #trump #relief

President Trump has held sway over the political movement he built. But many supporters reject his desire to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case, revealing an unprecedented rupture. #epstein #trump #MAGA

Black Americans have long turned to art in response to racial injustice and violence. To honor Freddie Gray, Baltimore artists took to canvas and sculpture to commemorate his life and memory. Part of an occasional series. #baltimore #race #justice

Congress gave the Trump administration more than $170 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. The largest deportation campaign in U.S. history, comes with logistical challenges for federal agencies. #immigration #ICE #border #deportation

Mysteries follow a reassuring pattern, with the perpetrators eventually brought to justice. Throw in quirky characters and well-designed plots, and you’ve got some diverting summer reads. #books #mysteries #fiction

The writer-director of “Sorry, Baby” focuses on the restoration – rather than the victimization – of the main character after an assault. Our critic describes the film as “a diary of personal reclamation.” #movie #reviews #SorryBaby

Anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant sentiments are on the rise across the continent. By reclaiming and reimagining their rich musical traditions, Middle Eastern immigrant artists are finding new ways to connect across cultures. #music #Arab #europe

Forty years ago, the Live Aid megaconcert prompted people around the world, and governments, to give generously to help people starving in Ethiopia. Would it have the same effect today? #music #concerts #LiveAid

The breakdown in public order in Gaza has allowed armed gangs to seize influence. That is affecting distribution of badly needed food aid, but the perpetuation of disorder is another concern. #gaza #hamas #israel #palestinians

In a bipartisan effort, Congress is moving to regulate cryptocurrencies for the first time. This could enhance the credibility of digital money and extend the dollar’s dominance with a new generation of currency. #cryptocurrencies #crypto #currencies

Mexico’s capital is wrestling with a complex question familiar to many of the world’s metropolises. #Mexico #MexicoCity #wealth

For years, South Korea’s version of the White House has effectively been a public museum – but not anymore. The new president’s return has thousands of tourists flocking to catch a final glimpse inside the Blue House. #korea #WhiteHouse #president

If there’s one thing everyone knows about Germany, it’s that its trains are on time. Except that’s not true at all. These days, German railways are chronically late to the point of it being a national crisis. What happened? #Germany #trains #rail

As technology – and its tendency to isolate people physically – has become more common, parents’ interest in getting young people involved with environmental stewardship has increased. #environment #youth #outdoors