Culture

It’s time for the US to rethink Huntington’s philosophy: Part II

May 26, 2020

It would no doubt be a bitter irony for Sam Huntington that his main idea on a "clash of civilizations" has been taken up with such gusto by ISIS: The idea of conflict between a single Islamic civilization and a single Western civilization is a key tenet of ISIS thinking.

Music

Move over K-pop: Korean youth turn to old-time trot music

The World

May 25, 2020

Young pop stars in South Korea, struck with nostalgia, are performing covers of old-timey trot music on competition shows like “Mister Trot,” which have viewers vote for their favorite acts in an “American Idol”-style format.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Netherlands nursing home builds 'glass cabin' where families can safely connect

The World

May 21, 2020

Many older adults grapple with loneliness, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Zoom and WhatsApp just don't cut it. In the glass cabin, friends and family can visit safely and connect while separated by panes of glass.

Immigration

The pandemic canceled her graduation. But this DACA holder still got her moment to shine.

The World

May 20, 2020

Juliette Herrera spent nearly a decade obtaining her college degree. When the coronavirus pandemic canceled her graduation ceremony, her family and friends found another way to celebrate her achievement.

Culture

Is it curtains for London's West End?

The World

May 20, 2020

Theaters were ordered to close — and no one can predict when the curtains will rise again.

Food

Pandemic exposes ‘major vulnerabilities’ in the American food system, says author Michael Pollan

Living on Earth

May 20, 2020

Michael Pollan, the author of "The Omnivore’s Dilemma" and other books, says food shortages and massive food dumping during the COVID-19 pandemic expose major vulnerabilities in the American food supply chain.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

The changing face of Venice

The World

May 19, 2020

Although Italy has begun reopening, it’s unclear what the future holds for Venice, a city historically dependent on millions of tourists each year.

Education

South Korean high school seniors are eager to return to the classroom

The World

May 19, 2020

South Korean high school seniors will be the first students to return to the classroom after the coronavirus delayed the start of the academic year. For many, the pandemic didn’t just disrupt their education; it cast their entire futures into uncertainty.

Coronavirus Art

Art, poetry and ... zombies? The surprising cultural contributions of the 1918 influenza pandemic

The World

May 18, 2020

The influence of the 1918 flu pandemic is an undercurrent that runs through many works of the period.

Religion

Under lockdown, mosques in Kenya offer virtual prayers for Ramadan

The World

May 18, 2020

Eastleigh, a predominantly Muslim neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya, is currently under lockdown, and most mosques have closed. Instead, some mosques are offering virtual prayers via YouTube.

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