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Laura Adamczyk

Chicago lags behind other global cities for bike-friendliness. Here's how it can improve.

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ChicagoGlobal by Laura Adamczyk

The nonprofit People for Bikes has given Chicago abysmal ratings for bike-friendliness five years in a row. What can the city learn from global cycling hot spots like Paris?

Tall buildings in Chicago behind bike handlebars
Charles Rex Arbogast / AP
Global Cities

As US Universities Struggle With the Israel-Hamas War, What's Happening on Campuses Around the World?

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Global Insight by Laura Adamczyk

Since Oct. 7, people on college campuses across the United States have been struggling with what's happening in Israel and Gaza. Battles surrounding free speech are playing out at universities in Europe, as well.

Palestinian supporters march on Columbia University’s campus.
Yuki Iwamura / AP
Culture

What is a 'Humanitarian Pause' and How is it Different From a 'Cease-fire'?

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Global Insight by Laura Adamczyk

Thousands of Palestinians have been killed, and aid has been blocked. Countries are calling for a cease-fire and the US is calling for a humanitarian pause.

United Nations and Red Crescent workers prepare the aid for distribution to Palestinians at UNRWA warehouse in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza Strip
Hassan Eslaiah / AP
Human Rights

A Journalism Expert on the Language of war and How to Get Trustworthy News

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Global Insight by Laura Adamczyk

Interview with Aly Colón about language, how readers can get the most balanced coverage of a crisis like the Hamas-Israel war, and what 'objectivity' means.

Keren, mother of Mia Schem and representatives of the families of the abducted and missing persons held by Hamas militants in Gaza hold a press conference following the release of a video by Hamas, in which the 21-year-old Israeli woman is seen.
Ohad Zwigenberg / AP
Defense and Security

A History of Hostage and Prisoner Swaps in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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Global Insight by Laura Adamczyk

It’s believed that more than 150 Israeli citizens and soldiers have been taken hostage since Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel this Saturday.

Israelis attend a demonstration calling for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit
Ariel Schalit / AP
Defense and Security