Listen to survivors to stamp out human sex-trafficking
Upon arriving in the United Arab Emirates, victim's passports are confiscated and substituted for fake documents. Failing to carry an ID at all times in the UAE is punishable by…
December 2023
Plane passengers held pending human trafficking inquiry leave France for India
A plane carrying 276 Indian passengers took off on Monday (25 December) for Mumbai, the French interior ministry’s local office said, after it was grounded for four days pending investigation into possible…
U.S. Strikes Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq in Round of Retaliation
The strikes followed an attack hours earlier by members of Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups on Erbil air base in Iraq that injured three American service members, officials said. Share…
Monica Bertagnolli, NIH’s New Leader, Wants to Broaden Participation in Medical Research
In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, the director of the National Institutes of Health, discussed drug patents, trust in science and her own experience as a cancer patient.…
With an Influx of Cash, Haley Looks to Challenge DeSantis in Iowa
A super PAC backing the former governor of South Carolina plans to knock on 100,000
How Russian and Chinese Interference Could Affect the 2024 Election
The stakes for Russia in the presidential vote are large. Other adversaries also might try to deepen divisions among American voters. Share full article Voters casting ballots in November. Russia…
Fact-Checking Trump’s Recent Immigration Claims
As President Biden grapples with an unwieldy crisis at the southern border, his likely 20
Trump Asks Appeals Court to Toss Election Case on Immunity Grounds
The court filing was the latest development in a battle between Mr. Trump and the special counsel, Jack Smith, over whether the former president can be prosecuted for his actions…
Democrats in Key States Worry Biden Could Be a Drag on Their Races
Candidates for the Senate and House have expressed concern that the president has not done enough to build an operation or excite voters. Share full article President Biden is polling…
Slow Rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Network Could Hinder E.V. Adoption
Lawmakers approved $5 billion for states to build a network of fast chargers two years ago. Although some states have made progress in recent weeks, most have not yet awarded…