When war leaves you without heat, it’s time to dance
It is cold in Ukraine, where Russian bombs have cut off power for heat and electricity. To keep people warm and sane, DJs have sprung into action.
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Decoder Replay: Armed strength doesn’t equate to super power
The Roman army once conquered the world, but the Roman empire was ultimately brought down by primitive tribes. Are we seeing the decline of the U.S. empire?
When your future has no entry point
Young people face a Catch-22: employers demand previous experience before they will hire, yet artificial intelligence is taking over the entry-level jobs.
My country, at a crossroads
South Sudan is rich in oil and poor in everything else. Still waiting for the country to fulfill its promise of independence, its people find creative ways to cope.
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Decoder Replay: Forests to help the planet breathe
Redwood forests have survived only in the Pacific Northwest. But these carbon suckers will grow almost anywhere with a little land and a lot of love.
Decoder Replay: If a woman designed this place…
Women use cities differently than men but their needs have largely been ignored in urban planning. That’s starting to change.
Decoder: What has the United States gotten the world into now?
With the joint bombing of Iran with Israel, the United States may have begun a war without an endgame. Let’s help you make sense of the chaos.
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The stories that most resonated with our readers
Where could you find popes, snakes and soccer players all in one place? On the pages of News Decoder this past year. Explore our most-read stories of 2025.
Some stories that bring good cheer
As we approach the coming year, let’s look back on the past year and see that it wasn’t all gloom and doom.
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