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Daddy abuse: I love you. Don’t hurt me.
How should I feel towards a father who hurts me and mommy? Mommy says daddies are nice. But if that’s the case, why does daddy abuse me?
Dogs are saving endangered wildlife in Africa
Elephants, rhinos, pangolins and lions are under threat in Africa from wildlife poachers. Meet the dogs that sniff out contraband.
Students studying abroad draw lessons from COVID
My students had to rush home from Paris when COVID-19 hit. Their year abroad was cut short, but they learned invaluable, life-long lessons.
My journey around the world with the coronavirus
Complacency, denial, bigotry — In my journey around the world, I observed scant recognition of the danger of the coronavirus until home in China.
Young people take action against COVID-19
Harnessing social media, young people around the world are organizing—fast—to take action and help in the fight against COVID-19.
Can space travel offer lessons about COVID-19?
Six astronauts are safe from COVID-19 during their space travels. Their research might eventually yield lessons that save lives on earth.
Listen: Students stay home but wonder, “What’s next?”
Students are being told to stay home. Hear from students in four countries about how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing their lives.
COVID-19: Global disunity threatens developing world
Some rich nations are making progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19. But a lack of global cooperation threatens the developing world.
Teenagers highlight youth fight against COVID-19
Are teenagers frolicking on beaches or lazing on couches while COVID-19 kills thousands? Youth reporters dispel this misconception.
Decoder in the Spotlight: Chadwick Student Ambassadors
Chadwick School’s Student Ambassadors win the April Decoder in the Spotlight award for their reporting and engagement with News Decoder.
Can student journalists save struggling local news?
Local news outfits are disappearing in the U.S. Student journalists are starting to cover important local stories. But there are limits to what they can do.
COVID-19: How much is it worth to save the elderly?
COVID-19 is squeezing the economy as nations impose lockdowns. Some are asking: Is the financial pain worth saving the elderly?
COVID-19 will last months more, health journalist predicts
People should not expect a quick end to the COVID-19 pandemic, which will likely last months, journalist Maggie Fox tells a News Decoder town hall.
Soft power: Stirring symbols amid COVID-19 ravaging
China wasted no time shipping aid to Italy as the European nation struggled to contain COVID-19 — “soft power” to counter criticism of Beijing.
New approaches needed to care for youth with HIV
Youth make up a growing share of those with HIV and are less likely to medicate properly. New approaches are needed to protect youth.
Did a soccer match in Italy’s epicentre spur COVID-19?
A team from a small town in Italy made it to Europe’s premier soccer tournament. Delirious fans hugged each other at a match. Then COVID-19 hit.
Pandemic or war, crises demand solidarity
COVID-19 has forced billions of people into lockdown. Two survivors of earlier crises tell how solidarity and patience are antidotes to fear.
Will COVID-19 hinder change in the Middle East?
Protesters across the Middle East had been hoping for a second Arab Spring. COVID-19 has driven them off the streets. But for how long?
COVID-19: An acute threat for Africa’s most vulnerable
Social distancing is the world’s way of fighting COVID-19. But in Africa, sprawling slums and teeming refugee camps pose a unique challenge.
Youth ‘warriors’ tackle noxious plastic pollution
Plastic pollution hurts humans, animals and the environment. Students from around the world gathered recently to share tactics in tackling the problem.
Climate: Coronavirus is a warning for a warming planet
The coronavirus pandemic is confronting us with sacrifices we may have to make to save our planet from climate disaster — lockdown as a dry run.
Could COVID-19 popularize telecommuting?
COVID-19 is forcing a global workplace experiment in telecommuting that could have lasting benefits for employers, employees and the environment.
My fateful decision to forgo learning Spanish
Spanish is the language of my roots and family. But when given the chance to learn it, I followed my peers and learned French. I know the taste of regret.
Former “Mr Nobody” leads Italy’s fight against coronavirus
Italy is now the global epicentre of the coronavirus disease, which has killed more Italians than Chinese. A political newcomer is leading Italy’s fight.
How will the coronavirus change the world?
The coronavirus has turned life upside down for billions of people around the world. It’s bound to have a lasting impact once the pandemic subsides.
Will COVID-19 worsen inequality in New York City?
Many wealthy New York City residents can ride out the coronavirus crisis in second homes. But needier citizens face a very different reality.
COVID-19: A passing phase or lasting change?
COVID-19 is forcing us to adapt to rapid change. Two News-Decoder correspondents recount their challenges.
Coronavirus crisis: Will we ever get through this?
As the coronavirus crisis deepens, we confront a most basic question: Will we survive this? We tapped our correspondents for their thoughts.
As a journalist, I had to take a tough decision
Ethnic Albanians fleeing fighting presented a dilemma. It was distressing to hear their cries for help. But as a journalist, I was there to bear witness.
Media literacy: Bending over backwards to be fair
In an age of polarized electorates, trust in the media is rock bottom. But good journalists adhere to principles that safeguard fairness and balance.
Coronavirus: Lessons from Africa’s Ebola crisis
The new coronavirus and Ebola are quite different. But we can draw useful lessons from the disease that ravaged parts of Africa.
Decoder: Why the coronavirus demands that we act
Most cases of the new coronavirus disease are mild. Those most at risk have underlying health conditions. Why all the fuss then?
Asian flu v. coronavirus: A different time, similar problem
As a survivor of the Asian flu, I remember 1957 vividly. Times have changed since, but there are key similarities between that crisis and the coronavirus.
“The Kids Are Alright” Podcast
“The Kids Are Alright” is a youth-led podcast produced by News-Decoder and Podium.me to provide young people with a platform to address big issues.
Africa: What happens to ties with Britain post-Brexit?
Britain was once a colonial power in Africa but now lags other nations in trade with the continent. Boris Johnson says he wants to change that.
I was an in vitro baby. IVF is disputed — but widespread.
I was conceived through in vitro fertilization. My year in Spain has given me a chance to see both sides of this controversial procedure.
Listen: Just whose art is it anyway?
In this episode of “The Kids Are Alright” podcast, American and Jordanian reporters examine how the art world is protecting culture and heritage.
Decoder Spotlight: Friends Seminary shines
U.S. school Friends Seminary wins this month’s Decoder in the Spotlight award for engaging through a webinar, article, quiz and class.
Massacre haunts divided Caucasus amid shaky ceasefire
Azerbaijan blames Armenia for a massacre of civilians in the South Caucasus. Armenia denies the charge. Meanwhile, lasting peace proves elusive.
Italy bucks populism but egos weaken government
Italy has sidelined right-wing populism for now. But a shaky governing coalition and big egos are keeping long overdue reforms on the back burner.
Police clampdown on protests fans tensions in Chile
Protesters upset over economic inequalities have thrown free-market darling Chile into disarray, prompting a crackdown decried by rights advocates.
Deciphering Trump through an African trade deal
Donald Trump has disparaged African countries in no uncertain terms. Why, then, does he keep meeting Kenya’s leader in the White House?
Climate change is already damaging our health
From increased stress to more ticks, global warming is harming human health around the world in insidious ways. Africans are likely to suffer the most.
Remembering the day Nelson Mandela walked free
Thirty years ago, South Africa released famed political prisoner Nelson Mandela from prison. I covered the momentous story.
Can North Korea keep the coronavirus in check?
Wary of the coronavirus, North Korea has all but shut its borders, choking its economic lifelines. How grim a toll might the disease take?
How can schools best teach about climate change?
Global warming and its consequences can provoke anxiety in young people. Educators need to be trained on how best to teach about climate change.
Decoder: Managing public health crises like coronavirus
The World Heath Organization has declared the new coronavirus a global public health emergency. What does that mean? And what are the dangers?
Would U.S. pullout from the Sahel make Americans safer?
The U.S. is considering pulling forces out of the Sahel in Africa, where they are fighting Islamic extremists. Would a withdrawal make Americans safer?
Trauma can be addressed in schools. Some are trying
Millions of U.S. children experience trauma that can affect their behavior and life prospects. Now, schools are adopting programs to address trauma.
Decoder: Navigating the coronavirus headlines
Coronavirus headlines are taking readers on a roller coaster of fear, hope and confusion. Here are tips for telling what’s true and what’s not.