In Texas Flooding, the Most Urgent Alerts Came in the Middle of the Night
The National Weather Service issued a series of upgraded warnings in quick succession as rivers across the region began to rise.
Mother of 2 Rescued Campers in Texas Relays Their Story
Serena Hanor Aldrich said her daughters were trapped by floodwaters for a couple of hours at Camp Mystic, where as many as 25 girls are missing. She criticized camp officials.Serena Hanor Aldrich, a mother of two children who were rescued from floodwaters while at Camp Mystic, on Friday.
As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme
Even in places, like Central Texas, with a long history of floods, human-caused warming is creating the conditions for more frequent and severe deluges.A person overlooks flooding at the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on Saturday.
The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation
It is more secure from threats than at any time since its founding. But the war in Gaza, and attacks on Iran and Lebanon, have undercut Israel’s standing among the world’s democracies.Demonstrators outside the headquarters of the governing Likud party in June in Tel Aviv demanding the return of host
Israeli Ministers to Meet on Next Steps Toward Gaza Truce
Israel is poised to decide whether to proceed with talks after Hamas said it had responded positively to the latest cease-fire proposal.A man inspecting damage after an Israeli strike in central Gaza on Friday. The war has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and reduced much of the territory to
Iran Looks to BRICS for Allies, Testing a New World Order
The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.Valiasr Square in Tehran last month. Analysts expect Iran to use the BRICS summit as an opportunity to shore up more explicit support fr
U.S. Turns Eight Migrants Over to South Sudan, Ending Weeks of Legal Limbo
Courts blocked the handover after lawyers raised concerns of torture. Then the Supreme Court intervened to allow the Trump administration’s plan to move forward.U.S. military base Camp Lemonnier last year. After being held in Djibouti for weeks, eight men were deported to South Sudan.
Virginia Has Become a Hotbed for Immigration Arrests
Lawyers and advocates have theories as to why immigration arrests have accelerated in Virginia at a rate more than that of almost any other state.Immigration agents take a man from El Salvador into custody in Herndon, Va., in January.
Trump Says He Will Start Talks With China on TikTok Deal
President Trump has declined to enforce a statutory ban of the popular social media app while his administration negotiates a deal for an American company to acquire it.President Donald Trump speaks with the media on board Air Force One Friday evening.
China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths
Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.The artificial lake of sludge is contaminated with lead, cadmium and other heavy metals, including traces of radioactive thorium, according to
China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained
Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.The Bayan Obo mine produces rare earth metals and iron ore in Inner Mongolia, China. It is pictured here in July 2011.
Superhero Movies Dominated the Box Office, but Not the Top 100 List
The notable exceptions — “The Dark Knight” and “Black Panther” — stood out among the many sequels and spinoffs.Chadwick Boseman in “Black Panther,” one of two superhero movies to make the recent New York Times list of the 100 best films of the 21st century.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Herself Heard, Prompting a Rebuke
In solo dissents this term, the justice accused the conservative majority of lawless bias. On the term’s last day, Justice Amy Coney Barrett fired back.Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has emerged as a forceful critic of her conservative colleagues and, lately, their approach to the Trump agenda.
The Royal Box: Who’s in Wimbledon’s Most Exclusive Seats?
The event’s most coveted seats are available only through invitation, reserved for celebrities and dignitaries. Here’s a look at who’s sitting in them.The Royal Box at Wimbledon in 2023.
Combs’s Racketeering Acquittal Was a Rare Misfire for a Powerful Law
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act has been an effective cudgel in a variety of criminal cases. Some defense lawyers say prosecutors use it unfairly.Since the #MeToo movement, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act has been used to prosecute high-profile men for s
A Napoleon From Long Island Meets His Waterloo
An American war re-enactor earned the job of Napoleon for the 210th anniversary of the battle, despite his accent.
How Many Dates Should You Go On Before You Start Talking About Money?
Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later.Kooshan Dunn, left, and his husband, Aaron Dunn, didn’t have conversations about money until two to three years into their relationship.
Oasis Live Review: The Gallaghers Reunite, Their Songs Still Stomping and Wounds Still Healing
The British band, a showcase for the intoxicating but toxic chemistry of the brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, performed for the first time in 16 years.Oasis returned to the stage in Cardiff, Wales, on Friday for its first show in 16 years.
Oasis Starts Its World Tour With Cardiff Concert
Liam and Noel Gallagher put aside their brotherly rivalry to play the first date of their band’s long-awaited comeback tour in Cardiff, Wales.Oasis fans in Cardiff, Wales, on Friday. Anticipation for the band’s first reunion show has been building in the city.
YouTube Pirates Are Cashing In on Hollywood’s Summer Blockbusters
More than a decade after the platform cracked down on copyright infringement, thousands of unlicensed movies, TV shows and live sports are available.
Conservatives Are Prisoners of Their Own Tax Cuts
The various ways that the G.O.P. legislation doesn’t address itself to America’s most important problems.
Trump’s Politicized F.B.I. Has Made Americans Less Safe
The Trump administration’s political witch hunt is risking the bureau’s effectiveness and the public’s safety.
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Canada’s Indigenous Groups Demand a Say in Carney’s Race to Build
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to fast-track nation-building projects to remake Canada’s economy. Indigenous groups want a seat at the table.