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How the war in Gaza has gone differently than expected — and how it hasn’t

Six months in.

Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness saved a lot of lives — and prevented a catastrophe for the global tech economy

From Taiwan to South Korea to Silicon Valley, some of the most important nodes in the global tech economy are in disaster-prone places.

The solar eclipse is a critical test for the US power grid

US solar power has more than doubled since the last eclipse. What will happen during this one?

Good news: Democracy won in Senegal. Here’s why it matters.

When so much of the world is backsliding on democratic norms, Senegal’s election reveals a trend toward democracy in Africa.

Trump has set up a perfect avenue for potential corruption

With Truth Social going public, big investors could easily buy influence in a second Trump term.

“Equivalent to having 50 Super Bowls”: The staggering — and lucrative — scale of eclipse tourism

More people will travel for this event than for one of the country’s biggest games.

Are rainforests doomed? Not necessarily.

In a grim new analysis of tropical forests, there are a few important glimmers of hope.

Nebraska legislators reject proposal to help Trump win the Electoral College

The state has an odd rule that gave Biden an electoral vote in 2020. Trump wants to change that. So far, he’s failed.