Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say
Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat.
Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill
Nearly five million Lego pieces plunged into the sea in 1997. The pieces are still showing up — on England’s coast, in Ireland, Belgium, France and possibly at the beach near you.
Assessing JD Vance’s Appeals to the Middle Class on the Campaign Trail
The Republican vice-presidential nominee has assailed Vice President Kamala Harris’s policies and positions with inaccurate claims.
A Finnish Artist and the Apartment and Paintings She Left Behind in SoHo
A gallery in Manhattan is to exhibit a selection of the abstract works of Iria Leino, a pioneer in New York in the ’60s and a mystery to many in the art world.
Takeaways From East Germany’s State Elections
The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, had a very successful night in two states, despite its state chapters’ classification as “extremist” by German domestic intelligence.
Trump Campaign Pushes Back at Harris With Gold Star Families’ Statement
It was the latest effort by the Trump campaign to defend itself after the campaign defied a ban on political campaigning at Arlington National Cemetery.
Histadrut, the Labor Union Behind Israel’s Strike, Has Long History of Influence
The union, which predates Israel’s founding, led a strike last year that helped force Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to suspend a plan to overhaul the judiciary.
France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial
A man is accused of drugging his wife and then inviting dozens of men to rape her over almost a decade. The questions raised by the case have unsettled the country.
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Pope Francis Begins Grueling Asia Tour
The 11-day trip, a signal that Francis does not intend to slow down, requires nearly 45 hours of air travel and meetings in tropical climates.
Israelis Go on Strike After Hostage Deaths, and German Far Right Makes Election Gains
Plus, the U.S. coffee wars are heating up.
Harris and Biden Will Make a Labor Day Pitch to Union Voters
The vice president will appear with the president in Pittsburgh at their first joint campaign event since she took over the top of the ticket.
A Maine Camp for Deaf Children Carries On After an Unthinkable Loss
Joshua Seal, a Deaf man killed in a mass shooting last fall, did not get to see the third season of the camp he started. But 22 Deaf or hard-of-hearing children did, including his own.
Hamas Documents Reveal Tunnel Battle Strategy
Hamas leaders spent years developing an underground warfare plan. Records from the battlefield show the group’s preparations, including blast doors to protect against Israeli bombs and soldiers.
The Quiet Collaboration Between Paralympic Athletes and Their Assistants
For competition partners who share the mutual goal of winning medals, eye contact or a simple touch can be all the communication that’s needed.
In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shut-Offs
The movement of the ground in Rancho Palos Verdes is threatening homes. But as the city searches for solutions, many residents are committed to staying.
Biden Seeks Elusive Low Profile as a Turbulent Summer Winds to a Close
The president returned to his refuge in Rehoboth Beach, Del., and hardly emerged as his job continued apace. Locals understood, but said they missed getting ice cream with him.
I Paid My Child $100 to Read a Book
Every lifelong reader knows why reading books is important. But how do you convey all that to a reluctant 12-year-old?
From Starbucks to Specialty Cafes, the New Arms Race in the Coffee Wars
From the giant Starbucks to upstarts like Scooter’s Coffee in Nebraska, the battle is joined for who can come up with the craziest, calorie-laden, not-really-coffee drink.
A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe
Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.