Trump to Award Roger Clemens Presidential Medal of Freedom, Bypassing Hall of Fame
President Trump will award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a move that sidesteps the MLB Hall of Fame and revives debate over his legacy.
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When a Relative Ends Up Sole Owner: Navigating a Parents’ Transfer of Home and Savings
A family transfers home and life savings into a relative’s name to buy a $3M compound. Legal and practical steps for concerned relatives.
Rebuilding U.S. Credibility Abroad Starts with Pluralism at Home
To lead again on human rights, the U.S. must restore pluralism at home and pursue consistent, multilateral engagement abroad.
Sanders lends political weight to Pope Leo’s plea to preserve human-made art
Bernie Sanders supports Pope Leo’s call to prioritise human-created art amid debates over AI-generated works.
Brazil’s presidential contest moves to polarized Lula–Bolsonaro run-off
Lula and Bolsonaro advance to a runoff after a subdued first round, as the right gains ground and the campaign turns more polarized.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Face Off Again in Brazil’s High-Stakes Rematch
Incumbent Lula meets Flávio Bolsonaro on Oct. 4, 2026 in a politically charged rematch that will test Brazil’s electorate and institutions.
How Xi Jinping Viewed the United States During the Trump Years
An evidence-based look at Beijing’s strategic response to U.S. policy under Trump and the lasting effects on bilateral ties.
Elections Offer Limited Cure for Brazil’s Deep Economic and Institutional Woes
Elections in Brazil are unlikely to resolve chronic slow growth and entrenched corruption without long-term institutional and economic reforms.
Court halts DHS four-year limit on visas for graduate students and postdocs
A federal judge has enjoined a DHS plan to cap visas for graduate students and postdocs at four years, pausing the rule while legal challenges continue.
Rethinking Solutions: What the West Can Learn from Africa’s Innovations
Africa’s practical innovations—from mobile finance to off‑grid energy—offer models that address shared global challenges with scalable, locally driven approaches.