Reading archive 2024-01-16

The sermon where MLK spoke candidly on the Arab-Israeli conflict

Winter in Belgium: Fries, beer … and elite cyclists racing in the mud

U.S. forces recovered Iranian warheads in Navy SEAL mission gone awry: The U.S. military said the arms shipment, intercepted off the coast of Somalia, was destined for militants in Yemen blamed for attacks in the Red Sea

Opinion  The last remnants of the Republican Party died in Iowa - "Adding to the surreal environment, longtime Republican pollster Frank Luntz rose, praising Ramaswamy’s handling of the demonstrators and asking: 'How do we get civility? How do we get decency?' This from the man who, as Newt Gingrich’s wordsmith, was widely credited with persuading Republicans to label Democrats 'traitors,' 'sick' and 'corrupt.'"

Are induction stoves that much safer than gas? We tested them.: Scientists’ best answer, at the moment, to whether you should ditch your gas stove is: We’re not sure yet

Va. officials warn of possible measles exposure at Dulles, Reagan

First they tackled plastic bags. Now they’re taking aim at bottles.: Environmental activists are pressing for legislation that would allow people to return plastic bottles for a deposit.