By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Maryland Governor Wes Moore (center) along with advocates, organizers, and legislators after signing HB 115 and SB 241 at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, May 12, 2026. © 2026 Maryland GovPics In recent weeks, several states have taken steps towards restoring the voting rights of people with felony convictions. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland signed on May 12 HB 115 and SB 241, legislation that will automatically register people to vote following the completion of their felony sentence. Similarly, the Missouri legislature passed on May 28 HB 1871,…
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By Kirk Bowman, Professor of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology
Soccer purists have long feared the “Americanization” of the game. But in one key respect, it is already happening: ownership.
Americans now own more than 40 European soccer clubs, including current English Premier League champion Arsenal, Italian Serie A champion Inter…
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By Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Associate Director, Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development, McGill University
When adults thoughtfully pay attention to children’s curiosity and questions, they can support child development and foster the exchange of meaningful insights.
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By Ramon Sun, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Florida
Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.
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By Terry Sunderland, Professor in the Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia
Peter Wood, Lecturer, Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship, University of British Columbia
While some progress has been made since these goals were established in 2017, it is uneven. Only seven of the 26 targets have been broadly met.
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By Zahiris Priscila Francisco Martínez
The DR’s tourism star is on the rise, but that narrative of prosperity conceals the less visible, more urgent issue of environmental pressure on coasts, rivers, and reefs.
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By Joel Gray, Associate Dean of Learning, Teaching, and Student Success and Lecturer in Media, Art and Communication, Sheffield Hallam University
When the Spice Girls burst onto the scene in 1996 with their debut single Wannabe, they helped to reshape discussions around gender sexuality, power and pop culture.
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By Francesco Grillo, Academic Fellow, Department of Social and Political Sciences, Bocconi University
Compared to other parts of the world, the EU on the whole has been fairly reluctant to embrace digital economic innovation. The bloc has been suspicious of cryptocurrencies, and treated them as a potential threat to a financial system where stability is paramount.
But the first half of 2026 has been full of clear risks to that stability. Wars, tariffs and shaky military alliances have changed everything.
Nato has been undermined, spending priorities have changed, and trading relationships are…
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By Sabrina Speich, Professeure en océanographie et sciences du climat, École normale supérieure (ENS) – PSL
John Abraham, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of St. Thomas
Kevin Trenberth, Distinguished Scholar, NCAR; Affiliate Faculty, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Lijing Cheng,, Professor at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Defunding marine monitoring networks could jeopardise efforts to avoid losing track of the world’s oceans and their precious ecosystems, which drive the blue economy.
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By Chadwick Miller, Visiting Associate Professor of Marketing, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra)
Albert Valenti, Profesor de Marketing, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra)
Íñigo Gallo, Profesor de Marketing, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra)
In March, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to combat false or inaccurate advertising of “Made in USA” claims, especially in digital marketplaces. It was part of sweeping trade policies that, according to the White House, “deliver on his promise to put America first”.
“American businesses building, growing, and manufacturing all, or virtually all, aspects of their products onshore are…
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