Located at Tel Shiqmona in coastal Israel, the facility turned sea snails into purple dye at an industrial scalehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-unearth-rare-traces-of-the-first-ancient-factory-dedicated-to-purple-dye-production-180986482/
The brightly colored birds are extinct in the wild, having disappeared from their native Guam in 1988 due to the introduction of the invasive brown tree snake. But now, theyâre starting to make a comeback on Palmyra Atollhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/biologists-rejoice-as-extremely-rare-guam-kingfishers-lay-their-first-wild-eggs-in-nearly-40-years-180986481/
Hereâs who is planning to be in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, including President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other world leaders.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/22/pope-francis-funeral-who-will-attend/
The Ukrainian president said his country would never recognize Russian control of Crimea, a key Russian demand.https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelensky-pushes-back-on-u-s-peace-plan-359d74b1
The pope transformed the churchâs senior leadership, exposing growing differences over teachings. âOnce you start opening the door, then there is confusion and also ambiguity in the doctrines,â says one cardinal.https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/pope-francis-death-catholic-church-6a57af4f
Suspected militants opened fire in a popular tourist valley in the Indian-administered Kashmir, in one of the worst attacks on civilians in recent years, according to government officials.https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/kashmir-attack-leaves-25-dead-in-indian-tourist-spot-4aac3ead
Americaâs disengagement from the multilateral trading system endangers the global IP-rights regimehttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/trump-endangers-our-most-lucrative-exports-ip-rights-wto-4e23e514
The senator from Massachusetts avoids explaining her participation in the âsharpnessâ scheme.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/elizabeth-warren-turn-the-heat-up-on-the-supreme-court-9deeb53b
A stronger power can force adversaries to accept a compromise, but history shows it isnât easy.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/how-trump-could-make-muscular-mediation-work-in-ukraine-0d7d77a9
He sees few limits on his power over not only the executive but the other branches.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trump-tries-to-tip-the-balance-of-powers-constitution-supreme-court-33622853
For him, it isnât about economics. Itâs about his fight with the countryâs elites.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/understanding-trumps-trade-war-country-elites-establishment-f81b43fd
Putting âclassâ ahead of merit may be legally defensible, but itâs sure to prove counterproductive.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/economic-affirmative-action-wont-work-class-ahead-of-merit-legally-defensible-but-counterproductive-b7622630
Paul VI was bishop of Rome when I was born. The next pontiff will be my sixth.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/a-pope-for-every-season-of-my-life-john-paul-vi-to-francis-b308f69f
As a reporter in the 1980s, I watched U.S. industries as they failed to adapt to foreign competition.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/how-america-lost-manufacturing-reporter-1980s-watched-us-industries-fail-to-adapt-926753f0
Elliott Abrams replies to the Hudson Instituteâs Michael Doran.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/why-are-americas-closest-allies-democracies-turkey-doran-erdogan-1e8e53b2
Itâs easy to pay for the government when the government does few things.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/when-tariffs-raked-in-revenue-for-washington-social-security-defense-healthcare-85ef8d02
A judge rebuked President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members in New York, comparing it to a medieval inquisition.https://abcnews.go.com/US/hearing-set-new-york-judges-order-blocking-deportations/story?id=121051676
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee tackles one of the most common myths she hears about climate change.https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/science-protect-earth-climate-change-121049016
Defaulted loans will be sent for collections next month, government says.https://abcnews.go.com/Business/trump-administration-collect-payments-millions-student-borrowers-experts/story?id=121042858
Three prosecutors working on the case against Mayor Eric Adams have resigned -- while on administrative leave -- instead of agreeing to "preconditions" to return.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/3-federal-prosecutors-assigned-eric-adams-case-resign/story?id=121053687