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The ExplainerChocolate, my sweet: A delicious history of the food of loveIn honor of the tradition of lovers exchanging candy on Valentine’s Day, we examine the origins of chocolate and how it has evolved over time.
The ExplainerTrump decries ‘anti-Christian bias.’ Which religions are targeted in US?With President Trump creating a task force to stamp out anti-Christian bias, what does religious discrimination in the United States look like today?
Sudanese artists fleeing war find camaraderie displaying their work in KenyaHozaifa Elsiddig and Waleed Mohammed had admired each other’s work at art shows in Khartoum but didn’t meet until arriving in Kenya’s capital.
No map required: How I found my happy placeWhen it feels like the world has gone to pieces, find solace in your happy place. These blissful escapes can be more than dots on a map.
To pigeon-keepers in Delhi, feathered friends are also familyHundreds of pigeon lovers in Delhi spend time on their terraces feeding and flying the birds.
Kenyan troupe moves to a jubilant beat, welcoming dancers with disabilitiesThe Dance Into Space contemporary troupe works to tear down social barriers for performers with disabilities.
‘People will be afraid to go to church.’ Congregations sue for sanctuary.On Monday, a group of Societies of Friends sued the Trump administration over an immigration directive that no longer considers churches “protected areas.” The churches argue it infringes on their religious liberty.
Are 2 cars too many? Lamenting life in the fast lane.Entering the two-car club brings double trouble for a frenzied, overscheduled dad until he’s reminded of a central truth: Less is more.
Touring Texas with ‘Somebody Somewhere’ star Jeff HillerActors often mine their pasts for material. On a recent trip to Texas, Jeff Hiller of “Somebody Somewhere” reflects on the humanity – and humor – in his.
‘Emilia Pérez’ topped the Oscar nominations. Not everyone is happy about that.With a baker’s dozen nominations, including the first for an openly transgender actress, “Emilia Pérez” has emerged as the Oscar front-runner.
LA fires claimed places of worship, but congregations still are helping othersThe LA fires burned synagogues, churches, and mosques. But their congregations are still there, and are working to help others.
How the Librarian of the Year is helping his beloved Los AngelesLibrarian of Year John Szabo, of the Los Angeles Public Library, talks about the fires and why libraries are so important in these political times.
In the warming Sahara, this mosque has a blueprint for coolA mud-brick structure in Agadez, Niger, could pave the way for coping with climate change.
In ‘I’m Still Here,’ a compelling search for justice in 1970s Brazil“I’m Still Here” is a movie about remembrance – of a family and a nation, our critic writes of the drama based on real events.
No more sunny days? ‘Sesame Street’ finds itself homeless after 55 years.As “Sesame Street” enters what may be its final season, a Monitor columnist reflects on losing shows for children that created a set of tenets rooted in love.
America’s changing pews: Who shows up at church on Sunday?Young men are more likely to show up at church on Sundays than young women – to the point where they have erased a long-standing gender gap.
The last of Estonia’s master canoe-makers are still carving their nicheThe traditional art of haabjas building, practiced by only five remaining master crafters, is threatened by the making of fiberglass or other modern – often motorized – boats.
First LookGolden Globes makes a comeback with arthouse wins and plenty of first-timers“Emilia Perez” and “The Brutalist,” a pair of movies that sought to defy easy categorization, won top honors at this year’s Golden Globes. Despite a star-studded audience of nominees, most of this year’s winners hailed from smaller, less seen films.
A private epiphany: How I came to revel in the pursuit of graceOn Ephiphany Sunday and beyond, my challenge is to exude love. To remind myself, I wear it proudly around my neck.
Resolved: To make my New Year’s promises (gasp!) publicNew Year’s resolutions are often soon abandoned. In recent years, I’ve stumbled on a not-so-secret solution to sticking to them.
