Amazon Union Dissident Wins Election as President
The Amazon Labor Union has been divided over strategy and governance issues after winning a representation vote at a Staten Island warehouse in 2022.
Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.
Can Urban Design Have a Gender? In This Vienna District, the Answer Is Yes.
A new planned community is built on the urban design philosophy known as ‘gender mainstreaming.’ Not everyone is convinced.
Olympic Surfing Comes to a ‘Poisoned’ Paradise
In 1974, a radioactive cloud from a French nuclear test drifted over Teahupo’o, Tahiti, now the surfing venue for the Paris Games. Villagers still feel the effects.
How the Kids Online Safety Act Was Dragged Into a Political War
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the Kids Online Safety Act on Tuesday, but the legislation faces an uphill battle in the House because of censorship concerns.
NYC Restaurants Take a Weird New Spin on Italian Classics
From olives encased in Jell-O cubes to giant ravioli, iconoclastic takes on Italian classics are shaping the menus at a new wave of restaurants.
Richard Gadd Says ‘Baby Reindeer’ Was ‘Emotionally True’ but ‘Fictionalized’
Richard Gadd, the show’s creator, said in a court filing that Fiona Harvey, who is suing Netflix for defamation, harassed him in real life but that the show is a dramatic retelling.
Meta Reaches $1.4 Billion Settlement With Texas Over Privacy Violations
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram faced allegations that it had collected facial identification information on millions of users in violation of a state law.
After Biden’s Withdrawal, Some Want Their Aged Leaders to Follow His Lead
Most of the world’s oldest leaders — in their 80s and even one in his 90s — are in Africa, which happens to have the youngest population of any continent.
Understanding the New Era of Fire
Wildfires, driven by climate change, have become more intense and frequent, but scientists are still trying to understand larger patterns.
William L. Calley Jr., Convicted in My Lai Massacre, Is Dead at 80
Hundreds of Vietnamese civilians died at the hands of American soldiers, but Lieutenant Calley was the only one found guilty.
How YouTube Became the Most Popular Streaming Service on TVs
The platform first known for viral videos now attracts more viewers on TVs than Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video.
Bonsucro Certified Indian Sugar From Abusive Fields
Much of what consumers buy is marked “sustainable,” “humane” or “green.” In the sugar cane fields of India, that papered over the worst abuses.
Landslides Hit Kerala in India, Killing More Than 100 People
Rescue workers struggled to reach isolated villages in the state of Kerala, where torrential rains have washed away terrain. The death toll was expected to rise.
A Look Into Ultraprocessed Foods and Their Effect on Health
Understanding why they’re so easy to overeat might be key to making them less harmful, some researchers say.
Heat Will Intensify Across the U.S. This Week
Summer heat will once again engulf much of the country, bringing above-average temperatures, setting daily records and increasing wildfire risk.
Sex Harassment Suit Is Fourth This Year for a Top Adams Adviser
The latest allegations against Timothy Pearson, a confidant of Mayor Eric Adams, were made by a high-ranking official in the New York Police Department.
How Did Venezuela Get Here?
A movement started by Hugo Chávez, promising power to the people, became an authoritarian regime, one that opponents say just stole an election.
Kamala Harris’s V.P. Scorecard
The vice president is narrowing her choices. How do the top contenders match up on political skills that matter most?