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Patience pays off in ArgentinaVoters continue to back the massive economic reforms of President Javier Milei, relying on the shock absorbers of prudence, restraint, and patience.
Two women鈥檚 indelible impact on the USAlabama unveils statues honoring Rosa Parks and Helen Keller. With dignity, determination, and faith, both women uplifted American society and reinforced its values.
Trump鈥檚 peaceful way to end the war in UkraineAs more Russians turn against the war, the United States and its allies ramp up oil sanctions that hit the Kremlin war machine, as well as gas prices at the pump in Russia.
Depolarizing America, the local wayWith the nation's capital in a stalemate, experiments in cooperating on local concerns are building social trust that can help bridge political rifts.
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Drumroll for Japan鈥檚 first female leaderThe new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, takes power as more Japanese women seek help in their work-life balance.
Why baseball鈥檚 Ohtani earns aweThe dexterous talent, humility, and hard work of Shohei Ohtani bring a unifying joy to Los Angeles 鈥� and also serve as a reminder of 鈥渉ow free from mortal constraints we can be.鈥�
Reviving the integrity of prosecutorsUnder President Donald Trump, the Justice Department appears to be breaking norms for prosecutorial conduct through its indictments of perceived foes. Yet it may be the states that will help reset the norms of justice.
Africa builds a continental economyAmid global trade shocks, 54 nations boost commercial ties among themselves to achieve self-reliance and to lessen trade dependence on non-African countries.
Infinite prizes for ideas on progressThis year鈥檚 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences聽鈥� like many in the past 鈥� spotlights theories about causes for growth. One key: an openness to new and often challenging ideas.
New drivers of Middle East progressPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 Gaza peace plan still has lots of details to be worked out. But its widespread support signals evolving priorities in the region 鈥� and ongoing hope.
Three women, three Nobel Peace Prize winnersThis year鈥檚 winner, Venezuela鈥檚 Mar铆a Corina Machado, relies on inner resources that are similar to past winners from Myanmar and Iran.
The plan for Gaza鈥檚 liberationSome of the jubilation in Gaza may lie in the possibility for self-governance and rebuilding even if Hamas drops out of the peace process.
The best check on cocaine traffickingA new U.S. approach uses the military to strike small boats presumed to be carrying drugs. Yet one country is busting up cocaine rings by relying on legal enforcement and the integrity of its investigators and prosecutors.
Outreach that dissolves distrustThe rise of heated and hateful rhetoric deepens partisan divides. Some lawmakers are pursuing genuine, everyday interactions to find political consensus.聽
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