~the-christian-scien | Bookmarks (539)

“The Wild Robot,” is a love story about community and intimacy. It is the quintessential fable. The wilderness might be harsh, but we don’t have to be.

Don’t Tell Comedy’s success reflects the remarkable boom of live comedy since the pandemic. Held on boats or in boxing gyms, the pop-up shows sell out to audiences that don’t know whom they’re seeing – or where they’re going.

Military rule is eroding in the Southeast Asian state because pro-democracy women have claimed equality for themselves.

Maggie Smith, who died on Sept. 27, was world-renowned for bringing to life characters in “Downton Abbey” and the Harry Potter films. With a shelf full of awards, she was a monolith of British acting in a generation that includes Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has recently announced a flurry of new tariff proposals on imports from Mexico. Economists say tariffs are a mostly inefficient way to raise funds and increase jobs, and the burden often hits consumers.

The proliferation of bear sightings in Los Angeles results in viral videos that charm humans. Underlying the excitement is an environmental victory.

A new respite room at the Marine Corps museum lets veterans grapple with wounds of war – a big step for a military branch known for bravado.

Young women have lurched left on abortion, the environment, and guns, in contrast to young men – shifts propelled by news events and social media.

Key details are emerging from both a House hearing and a Senate report on Secret Service lapses in security for presidential candidates. A bipartisan effort in Congress aims to identify and fix systemic problems.

A corruption indictment against Eric Adams, New York City’s Democratic mayor, creates bad optics for his party right before the November elections.

Alaskan ferries are a vital connection for remote communities and a rare and charming disconnect for tourists.

In rural India, a goat is a valuable asset. For the women who have been trained to care for them, they’re also a path to greater dignity.

A group uniting Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel is enjoying unexpected success with its advocacy of a shared home.

One execution was held on Sept. 20 and two more on Sept. 24. If the two remaining – set for Sept. 26 – take place, it will mark the most in one week in the U.S. since July 2003. Marcellus Williams was put to death in Missouri despite objections by the victims’ family.

Tornado patterns are changing, as twisters land farther east in the U.S. and arrive later in the year. Here’s why and what residents can do to be ready.

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who leaves office Sept. 30, is admired for his social programs and breaking down barriers between government and voters. However, he also attacked media, granted military more power, and eliminated regulatory agencies.

School cafeterias going cashless has an unexpected consequence. Families who can load only a limited amount of money at a time end up paying transaction fees more often.

The presidential campaign is light on policy details. For hints of what Kamala Harris might do as president, we look at her track record in public office.

In an age of deep political division when each side is prone to share only the information that comport with its argument, do facts matter?

As violence devastates eastern Congo, communities are coming together to mourn the dead and remember each life cut short by war.

Smartphones may still be ascendant, but trends suggest some young people may be freeing up time by putting their high-tech phones down.

Nebraska’s high court is ruling on whether a new law, letting those with felony convictions vote, is constitutional. How U.S. voting rights are shaking out.

Americans are eating more seafood. But imports have left domestic fisheries struggling. Some see a path forward in reconnecting with local consumers.