World
History and Horror: Nations Struggle with Relics of Evil Past
Will Osama bin-Laden’s compound be turned into a playground? Arvin Anoop covers the controversy surrounding the al-Qaeda founder’s former home and takes us through what other countries have done with problematic landmarks.
Olympic Fencer Makes History in Hijab
Ibtihaj Muhammad chose fencing so that her hijab wouldn’t stand out from behind the mask. Now, with a bronze medal in Rio, she embraces the attention and hopes to serve as a role model.
Cupping at the Olympics: Does it Work?
Why is Michael Phelps covered in dark red welts? William Vester takes us through the science and pseudoscience of cupping, the newest health craze sweeping the Olympics.
The Polish Constitutional Crisis
How will Poland’s Euroskeptic parliament affect the country’s standing in the European Union? What about its relationship with Russia? Katie Kidney explains the Polish constitutional crisis.
The Brazilian From Qatar: Thoughts from a Beach Volleyball Game in Rio
Alexander Gerszten reports from Rio on a beach volleyball match with an unexpected Brazilian player.
The Lawyers Who Vanished: Suppression of Political Dissent on the Rise in China
The Chinese government recently sentenced a lawyer at a human rights firm to seven years in prison, one of hundreds of such convictions since mid-2015. Sonny Stephens walks us through Xi Jinping’s campaign to crack down on anti-government dissent and use of filmed public confessions to discredit his enemies.
Ruminations in Rio
Alexander Gerszten reflects on his first few days in Rio during the Olympics.
A Coup of Erdogan, for Erdogan, by Erdogan?
Turkey’s failed coup and ensuing purges have shocked the world. Arvin Anoop takes us step by step through the crisis and its aftermath.