Syrian Christian Zuhair Al-Sahawi immerses his hand in water at the Bethany Beyond the Jordan baptismal site on the east bank of the Jordan River in Jordan June 8. (AP/Raad Adayleh)

Jordan River, Jesus' baptism site, is today barely a trickle

EarthBeat
World
Aug 23, 2022

The Lower Jordan River's decline, exacerbated by climate change, is intertwined with the entanglements of the decades-old Arab-Israeli conflict and rivalry over precious water in a valley where so much is contested.

The Zakir family watches an episode of "Ms. Marvel" in Anaheim, California, on July 8. From left: father Yusuf; son Burhanuddin; Yusuf's niece, Insiya Maimoon; daughter Jumana; and mother Fareeda (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

In 'Ms. Marvel', Muslim fans see a reflection of their lives

Culture
Jul 30, 2022

Kamala Khan is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Muslim superhero to headline her own television show, "Ms. Marvel," on Disney+.