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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    Politics
    Severe heat and droughts are wreaking havoc across the globeSevere heat and droughts are wreaking havoc across the globe
    Politics

    Wildfires, crop shortages, and energy restrictions are putting pressure on governments, and people.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Russia is playing a dangerous game with Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plantRussia is playing a dangerous game with Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant
    Politics

    Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant is also its most vulnerable.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    What could the Inflation Reduction Act mean for you?What could the Inflation Reduction Act mean for you?
    Politics

    Yes, the Inflation Reduction Act might actually help you.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    After the latest clash with Israel, Gazans’ struggle continuesAfter the latest clash with Israel, Gazans’ struggle continues
    Politics

    The killing of militant leaders sparked clashes that, for now, have ended in a shaky ceasefire.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    The Espionage Act and Trump’s documents, explainedThe Espionage Act and Trump’s documents, explained
    Politics

    The FBI’s unsealed warrant tells us why it searched Mar-a-Lago — but not much about what it found.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    The US and China might not get over the Taiwan crisisThe US and China might not get over the Taiwan crisis
    Politics

    The US-China relationship will continue to deteriorate.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Science
    We’ve all got Covid-19 fatigue, but BA.5 shows it’s not overWe’ve all got Covid-19 fatigue, but BA.5 shows it’s not over
    Science

    Despite increased cases, public health officials’ plans seem muted, at best.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Explainers
    Sri Lanka’s new president is already cracking down on protestsSri Lanka’s new president is already cracking down on protests
    Explainers

    President Wickremesinghe is an ally of the president whom protesters just forced out.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Explainers
    Why the US doesn’t want Turkey to invade SyriaWhy the US doesn’t want Turkey to invade Syria
    Explainers

    If Turkey invades northeast Syria, the worst impacts will be local

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Explainers
    How can Sri Lanka move forward?How can Sri Lanka move forward?
    Explainers

    Sri Lanka’s president is out. Now comes the hard part.

    By Ellen Ioanes