Colleges and Universities Jul 6, 2026 Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer Ph.D.s, a Bad Sign for Science Some of the nation’s top research universities are shrinking doctoral programs because of uncertain federal funding. Research Universities Are Admitting Fewer Ph.D.s, a Bad Sign for Science Some of the nation’s top research universities are shrinking doctoral programs because of uncertain federal funding. See more
Italy Jul 6, 2026 Italy ordered to compensate woman who was told her rape allegations were ‘normal’ ECHR rules that Italian prosecutor’s remarks perpetuated ‘sexist stereotypes’ and downplayed gender violenceThe European court of human rights has ordered th... Italy ordered to compensate woman who was told her rape allegations were ‘normal’ ECHR rules that Italian prosecutor’s remarks perpetuated ‘sexist stereotypes’ and downplayed gender violenceThe European court of human rights has ordered th... Share
Health Jul 6, 2026 Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows Exclusive University of Sydney study finds heat-related hospital admissions to increase by 6% to 7.7% by the end of the centuryGet our breaking news email, f... Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows Exclusive University of Sydney study finds heat-related hospital admissions to increase by 6% to 7.7% by the end of the centuryGet our breaking news email, f... Share
Housing Jul 6, 2026 Higher-earning Australians flocking to 5% first home deposit scheme with some borrowers earning over $200,000 Exclusive: Economists warn Labor’s removal of caps could be pushing up prices as support flows to people in better financial positionsGet our breaking news e... Higher-earning Australians flocking to 5% first home deposit scheme with some borrowers earning over $200,000 Exclusive: Economists warn Labor’s removal of caps could be pushing up prices as support flows to people in better financial positionsGet our breaking news e... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 6, 2026 Who Was Charlie Kirk? Mr. Kirk, an influential right-wing activist, has become a modern-day martyr for conservative evangelical Christians. Who Was Charlie Kirk? Mr. Kirk, an influential right-wing activist, has become a modern-day martyr for conservative evangelical Christians. Share
Cherokee Indians Jul 6, 2026 Nancy Ward, the Cherokee Leader, Stokes Division Even 250 Years Later In 1776, Cherokee leaders looked for ways to navigate a foreboding future. Nanyehi, a.k.a. Nancy Ward, is venerated and reviled for her choice. Nancy Ward, the Cherokee Leader, Stokes Division Even 250 Years Later In 1776, Cherokee leaders looked for ways to navigate a foreboding future. Nanyehi, a.k.a. Nancy Ward, is venerated and reviled for her choice. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jul 6, 2026 Families of Iranians Killed by Government Dismayed by Leader’s Funeral Pageantry Critics of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s brutal rule have been angered by the scale of the commemorations being held to honor his life. Families of Iranians Killed by Government Dismayed by Leader’s Funeral Pageantry Critics of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s brutal rule have been angered by the scale of the commemorations being held to honor his life. Share
Jul 6, 2026 At Khamenei’s funeral, mourners call for revenge. Mourners At Khamenei’s funeral, mourners call for revenge. Mourners Share
Turkey Jul 6, 2026 Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a... Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a... Share
Museums Jul 6, 2026 A Timeline of Trump’s Pressure Campaign Against the Smithsonian Since returning to the White House in 2025, President Trump has repeatedly denounced the Smithsonian’s museums. The latest salvo came on the nation’s 250th b... A Timeline of Trump’s Pressure Campaign Against the Smithsonian Since returning to the White House in 2025, President Trump has repeatedly denounced the Smithsonian’s museums. The latest salvo came on the nation’s 250th b... Share
Heat and Heat Waves Jul 6, 2026 Extreme Heat Hits Europe for the Third Time This Year It is continent’s third spell of scorching weather since May. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent. Extreme Heat Hits Europe for the Third Time This Year It is continent’s third spell of scorching weather since May. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent. Share
Perfumes and Fragrances Jul 6, 2026 Inside Bath & Body Works’ Fragrance Factory “Japanese Cherry Blossom” has brought in $1.5 billion over the last 20 years. Can the company’s close-knit network of suppliers come up with the next big thi... Inside Bath & Body Works’ Fragrance Factory “Japanese Cherry Blossom” has brought in $1.5 billion over the last 20 years. Can the company’s close-knit network of suppliers come up with the next big thi... Share
Brazil Jul 6, 2026 Brazil’s World Cup exit raises a question: are they more a brand than a team? A decidedly unremarkable Brazilian team had looked tentative at this tournament. A sixth World Cup title looks a long way offBrazil were 1-0 down. At first,... Brazil’s World Cup exit raises a question: are they more a brand than a team? A decidedly unremarkable Brazilian team had looked tentative at this tournament. A sixth World Cup title looks a long way offBrazil were 1-0 down. At first,... Share
