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Arts, Culture & Media

Critical State

Revolutions and lasting change: Part II

Inkstick Media

October 27, 2020

This week, Critical State takes a deep dive into a new article that locates the source of durable autocratic regimes not in the safety of the regimes’ early years — but in the chaos of that time.

Lifestyle & Belief

‘Castaloween’: A traditional Catalan chestnut holiday ‘coexists’ with Halloween

The World

October 26, 2020

La Castanyada, or “chestnut feast," is a centuries-old Catalan tradition celebrated on Oct. 31. But for the past two decades — thanks in part to the increasing influence of American cinema and TV — stores have stopped decorating with chestnuts and instead turn to skulls, pumpkins and witches.

Identity

Stateless Palestinian becomes Spanish citizen after proving Sephardic origin

The World

October 23, 2020

Even before discovering her Jewish roots, Heba Iskandarani was always fascinated by Judaism. Subconsciously, she says, she always knew there was something there. But her genealogical journey took years before reaching back far enough into the past.

Lifestyle

Is overtourism over? Travelers to Europe stay home due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The World

October 22, 2020

Prior to the pandemic, Venice, Prague and Amsterdam had become so saturated with visitors that locals no longer recognized their hometowns. But with COVID-19 restrictions, residents are breathing a sigh of relief while many businesses face unprecedented losses.

Religion

‘No mask, no goddess’: Kolkata reimagines Durga Puja festival amid pandemic

The World

October 22, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise in West Bengal state, Durga Puja festival organizers and devotees alike are following strict protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and families are adapting traditional rituals in order to celebrate safely.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

A doctor in India dances to cheer up his COVID-19 patients, in full PPE

The World

October 22, 2020

A video Dr. Arup Senapati dancing for his patients to the party track “Ghungroo” has gone viral, winning praise even from Bollywood.

Human rights

New doc features the life of Iran's leading human rights lawyer

The World

October 21, 2020

For two decades, Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has fought for the rights of children, women and minorities in Iran. She has been arrested several times and is currently serving a 38-year prison sentence. “Nasrin” is a new documentary that tells her life story.

Global Politics

Russian media may be following China and Iran in turning on Trump

The Conversation

October 21, 2020

In 2016, America's adversaries cheered electoral chaos and a withering faith in democracy. Now they seem to be hoping democracy can topple a leader they've grown loath to accept.

Cybersecurity

Russian hackers: GRU's Sandworm unit members indicted by US

The World

October 20, 2020

Cybersecurity expert tells The World host Marco Werman that "these are hackers who are responsible for an incredible rampage across the internet over the last five years."

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Public health experts warn against herd immunity strategy to manage COVID-19

The World

October 20, 2020

As herd immunity gains new ground as a possible public health strategy, a growing chorus of public health experts is speaking out against it as an extremely dangerous idea.

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