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Pope Leo’s trip is a homecoming to Peru – where debate over liberation theology roiled the church during his early years as a priest
Pope Leo XIV travels to Latin America on Nov. 6, 2026, with a packed itinerary that will bring him through Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
SyndicatedEben Levey, Assistant Professor of History, Rochester Institute of TechnologyNov 6, 20266 min read
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King Charles’ visit to the Caribbean evokes specter of British slavery – and local demands for justice
King Charles III touched down in the Bahamas on Oct. 27, 2026, with far more baggage than usual. The nine-day trip in the Caribbean also features stops for the U.K.
SyndicatedBrooke N. Newman, Professor of History, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityOct 29, 20266 min read
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Leap seconds have helped keep clocks synchronized with Earth’s rotation, but their time may be over – here’s why
You’re probably used to the month of February having an extra day every four years, during the leap year. Timekeepers added that extra leap day because Earth completes one orbit around the Sun in about 365 and one-quarter days.
SyndicatedVahe Peroomian, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and SciencesOct 8, 20267 min read
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Fewer Americans are getting help buying groceries from SNAP benefits as states grapple with the program’s cascade of changes
The number of people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program is falling fast. The program formerly known as food stamps helped roughly 42 million Americans put food on the table in 2025.
SyndicatedTracy Roof, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of RichmondOct 5, 20266 min read
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FlyDubai incident: Airline safety expert explains how cockpits have become more secure – but only from outside threats
An incident in which a FlyDubai pilot is said to have stabbed the captain with the intention of crashing a plane of mainly Israeli passengers has shone a light on flight security.
SyndicatedJeff Price, Professor iof Aviation and Aerospace Science, Metropolitan State University of DenverSep 30, 20264 min read
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Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters
Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war.
SyndicatedAlemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, Ph.D. Fellow, Center for Constitutional Democracy, Indiana UniversitySep 29, 20267 min read

Pope Leo’s trip is a homecoming to Peru – where debate over liberation theology roiled the church during his early years as a priest

King Charles’ visit to the Caribbean evokes specter of British slavery – and local demands for justice

Leap seconds have helped keep clocks synchronized with Earth’s rotation, but their time may be over – here’s why

Fewer Americans are getting help buying groceries from SNAP benefits as states grapple with the program’s cascade of changes

FlyDubai incident: Airline safety expert explains how cockpits have become more secure – but only from outside threats

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters