The Montana Gubernatorial Hopeful Speaking Out for Gun Owners and Abortion Rights
In Montana, an ex-Republican who worked in the firearms industry is running for governor as a Democrat, criticizing the National Rifle Association, championing abortion rights and seeking to tap into the state’s libertarian, egalitarian culture.
The Rise and Fall of Cryptocurrency in Nigeria
Amid Nigeria’s faltering currency and soaring inflation, ordinary Nigerians have been drawn to cryptocurrencies in a search for both stability and easy money. Yet investment scams have proliferated, and the government is now tightening regulations and trying to regain control.
Inside Turkey’s EU-Funded Deportation Machine
The EU has provided Ankara with at least 200 million euros in funding to set up and operate a vast network of removal centers, a joint investigation has found. Yet as Turkish sentiment turns against refugees, Erdogan's government is using the centers to detain, abuse and forcibly deport them.
How Hurricane Helene Spawned a Storm of Disinformation
Where natural disasters were once treated with a measure of bipartisanship, this presidential election has seen them turned into campaigning tools, fueled by an atmosphere of conspiratorial suspicion.
Serbia’s Curious Polygraph Craze
As Serbia grapples with one of the most significant organized crime problems in Europe, politicians are turning a craze for polygraph testing to their own advantage. With a weak legal system and using state-controlled media, they hope to clear their name in the court of public opinion.