Do we really know the world we think we know?
Many people picture Africa as desert, safaris and trash-filled cities. Of 54 nations and vibrant urban scenes? Not so much. Why do we think we know places we’ve never visited?
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Can you tell fact from fiction?
On International Fact-Checking Day, we recognize the many ways truth has blurred and the ways people are working to separate what’s real from what’s false.
Decoder Replay: What does citizenship mean?
Depending on how nine justices decide a landmark court case, children born in the United States next year might, or might not, be U.S. citizens.
A predatory ecosystem that relies on child soldiers
While the world looks away, a war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that has lasted for decades is getting worse. And it is being fought by children.
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Decoder Replay: What does citizenship mean?
Depending on how nine justices decide a landmark court case, children born in the United States next year might, or might not, be U.S. citizens.
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.
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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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You recall the big headlines in your news feed. But News Decoder took you to places that don’t get big spotlights. How well did you pay attention?