This Is Why New Orleans Never Recovered From Katrina

New Orleans after Katrina is a cautionary tale for every place in America that will one day face its own disaster.

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Riley Gaines Finished 5th. Now She Believes Victory Is in Her Grasp.

The former college swimmer has used her race against Lia Thomas, a trans athlete, to propel her career as an influential, and unsparing, activist.

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Federal Money Is a ‘Lifeline’ for This Republican School District

President Trump wants to cut federal spending for education. The money often goes toward disadvantaged students in Republican states.

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How Trump Administration Cuts Are Hurting National Parks

Amid deep cuts, more than 90 parks have reported problems like lost revenue and cuts to emergency services. One expert called this “a dangerous path.”

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Europe Is Spending Big on Defense. Will That Help Its Ailing Economy?

Leaders in Britain and the European Union are promoting the promise of economic benefits from increased military spending, but there is a trade-off.

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Venice Film Festival 2025: What to Watch For and What’s Missing

Starry vehicles featuring the likes of Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Emma Stone will make their debuts in Italy, but some big names are skipping fests.

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Van Gogh Museum in Fight With Dutch State That Threatens Its Future

Its director says that the Amsterdam museum could close unless the culture ministry increases funding to pay for a refurbishment.

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Following the Sounds of Arabic to Rediscover Paris

A language student’s guide to the French capital highlights the culinary, literary and musical influences that quietly shape everyday life.

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UK Summers, and Houses, Are Getting Hotter

Built for a cooler climate, many homes need to be retrofitted for warming temperatures. It won’t be as simple as installing air-conditioning.

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Germany Proposes Plan to Boost Recruitment or Resort to Draft

Some detractors think the new bill is too weak to fill the recruitment gap. Others worry it will inevitably lead to forced conscription.

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