Red Cross Workers Killed in Ukraine in Shelling Attack
The aid workers lost their lives as they were preparing to distribute heating supplies in preparation for winter in the region of Donetsk.
Harvey Weinstein Faces New Indictment in New York, Prosecutors Say
The disgraced Hollywood mogul, who underwent emergency heart surgery this week, was not present in court Thursday.
Is Inequality the Key to the Climate Change Debate?
In his new book, the economist Thomas Piketty argues that the world can’t stop climate change without addressing issues of inequality.
MAGA Will Fall for Anything
Apparently, this election is about … pets.
Harris Can Win on the Economy, but She Needs a Stronger Message
Optimistic words and some admirable proposals aren’t enough to overcome the discontent and anger that a large majority of Americans feel about the economy.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.2%, Lowest Since Early 2023
The average rate on 30-year mortgages declined to 6.2 percent this week, the lowest point since early 2023.
Forecast of Cooler Weather Offers Relief to Those Fighting Wildfires in the West
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Mexico Is Split on Judicial Overhaul as Plan Inches Toward Becoming Law
Even as a sweeping proposal to elect nearly 7,000 judges inches toward law, some Mexicans have protested it. Others welcomed the chance to vote in judges.
Jon Bon Jovi Helps Woman Off Ledge of Nashville Bridge
The singer, who was filming a music video nearby, helped coax a woman to safety in Nashville.
U.S.G.S. Map Shows Detailed Landslide Risk
A new federal database helps users determine the likelihood of their community experiencing a landslide.
Why House Republicans Are Targeting China Weeks Before the Election
The G.O.P. pushed through an array of legislation to get tough on China, seeking to persuade voters that they are the party that will protect Americans from economic and military threats from Beijing.
Turkish-American Activist Killed in West Bank to Be Buried in Turkey
The body of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish American dual citizen, was being sent to Turkey for her funeral. Her fatal shooting by Israeli forces has sparked outrage in both countries.
Why Low Layoff Numbers Don’t Mean the Labor Market Is Strong
Past economic cycles show that unemployment starts to tick up ahead of a recession, with wide-scale layoffs coming only later.
Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak Survivors Describe Harrowing Illnesses
The outbreak, linked to Boar’s Head products, has been especially devastating for high-risk groups like pregnant women and older adults.
Should Ukraine Launch Western Weapons Deep Into Russia?
President Biden has refused to allow Ukraine to use long-range Western missiles on Russian military targets, but he appears to be wavering.
The Stakes on Presidential Power
We explain the contrasting approaches Donald Trump and Kamala Harris take to the executive office.
First Private Spacewalk in SpaceX Capsule Achieves New Milestone
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire leading the Polaris Dawn mission, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, exited and re-entered their spacecraft in a test of commercial space technologies.
Offshore Wind Slowed by Broken Blades, Rising Costs and Angry Fishermen
Accidents involving blades made by GE Vernova have delayed projects off the coasts of Massachusetts and England and could imperil climate goals.
Young Chinese Émigrés Confront America’s Brutal Visa Lottery
For Chinese seeking educational opportunity, the United States has long been the top spot, but as more want to stay to work, their paths are full of roadblocks.
Cuomo Legal Bills Have Cost N.Y. Taxpayers $25.4 Million and Counting
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and his aides have mounted a forceful defense, paid for by state taxpayers, against accusations of sexual harassment and other misconduct.