With over 40 armed conflicts now taking place around the world^[1], the costs of warfare are immense and continue to mount with each passing day.

Russia’s war on Ukraine is estimated to have resulted in more than 600,000 Russian casualties^[2], with estimates of total dead and injured on both sides as high as 1 million^[3]. The war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in about 140,000 Palestinian and 10,000 Israeli casualties...

Voters in 10 states^[1] decided on measures relating to abortion on Nov. 5, 2024, many of which sought to expand access to abortion or expressly recognize a right to abortion in the state’s constitution.

Seven of the ballot measures passed, while three failed. Measures^[2] in Arizona, Colorado, New York, Maryland, Missouri, Montana and Nevada were approved by voters, while measures to expand abortion access in Florida^[3], ...