Every year, I choose a word that I believe will define the coming year. This year's word is patience.

With the refugee crisis in Gaza escalating, I wanted to share a short fiction story I wrote in 2016 called City of Thorns.

From soaring temperatures to wars, the world is struggling. We examine how we got here and our ability to impact these global problems.

Have you felt powerless to do anything about the war in Ukraine? Well, now you can help! Read how my friend, Jon, is on the front lines.