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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    Science
    SpaceX’s risky mission will go farther into space than we’ve been in 50 yearsSpaceX’s risky mission will go farther into space than we’ve been in 50 years
    Science

    The privately funded venture will test out new aerospace technology.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Public Health
    What you need to know about the new Covid-19 vaccineWhat you need to know about the new Covid-19 vaccine
    Public Health

    Who should actually get the jab, and when?

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Policy
    Canada’s railway lockout saga, briefly explainedCanada’s railway lockout saga, briefly explained
    Policy

    Canadian railways locked out union workers Thursday after months of contract disputes.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    The US says an Israel-Hamas ceasefire is close. What’s really happening?The US says an Israel-Hamas ceasefire is close. What’s really happening?
    World Politics

    A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems as far off as ever.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Culture
    Why Indian doctors are protesting after the rape and death of a colleagueWhy Indian doctors are protesting after the rape and death of a colleague
    Culture

    India has systemic problems with sexual violence.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Russia-Ukraine war
    Ukraine’s shock Russia incursion, explainedUkraine’s shock Russia incursion, explained
    Russia-Ukraine war

    Ukraine’s sneak attack has Russia scrambling. What does this mean for the war?

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Covid-19
    Why does it feel like everyone is getting Covid?Why does it feel like everyone is getting Covid?
    Covid-19

    Covid’s summer surge, explained

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    What we know about Trump’s claim that Iran hacked his campaignWhat we know about Trump’s claim that Iran hacked his campaign
    Politics

    The FBI is now investigating the former president’s claim of Iranian interference with his campaign.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Olympics
    Why India’s star wrestler was disqualified at the OlympicsWhy India’s star wrestler was disqualified at the Olympics
    Olympics

    Vinesh Phogat was just ounces away from a medal.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    The attack on US troops in Iraq, explainedThe attack on US troops in Iraq, explained
    World Politics

    What the attack on US troops in Iraq says about a wider Middle East war.

    By Ellen Ioanes

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