Pro-life advocates ask court to apply existing state protections for the unborn to embryos created by IVF

Iran rarely wins on the battlefield but often fares better at the negotiating table, where questions remain about who is buying time—and why. WORLD’s Nick Eicher interviews Foundation for Defense of Democracies president Clifford May.

Bekah Bernhardt | The growing interest in prenups signals a dangerous trend for marriage longevity

Grace Snell | Many young people want to get married—eventually—but few are finding success at the dating game

Economic hardship is mounting in Cuba. But even if change comes, building democratic institutions could prove harder than replacing a regime. WORLD’s Lindsay Mast interviews retired Ambassador Charles Shapiro.

TELEVISION | A black-and-white hardboiled iteration of Peter Parker gets his own live-action series

A.S. Ibrahim | White supremacist shooters attacked an Islamic center that itself has a troubling record

HISTORY | Small-town museums could help revitalize community involvement in an increasingly disconnected age

Jennifer Patterson | The neighborhood reformer taught us that the problems of the poor require both cultural and moral remedies

For decades, many women diagnosed with a disorder once known for ovarian cysts went largely untested for deeper problems. Now researchers hope a new name will lead to earlier diagnoses and better care. WORLD’s Mary Muncy reports.

John D. Wilsey | Remember those who bought our freedom with their lives

After years of uneven sequels and spin-offs, Collin Garbarino says The Mandalorian and Grogu finally delivers a Star Wars adventure that respects both the franchise and the audience