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In Trump’s 2nd Term, More Incarcerations, Less Talk of Reform
The president is signaling a tough-on-crime message for the midterms next year.
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John Bolton Inquiry Eyes Emails Obtained by Foreign Government
It is not clear what country intercepted Mr. Bolton’s private emails, but the investigation into President Trump’s former national security adviser picked up momentum under the Biden administration.
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After Threats, Mayors of Blue Cities Seek United Front Against Trump
“An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us,” said Mayor Justin Bibb of Cleveland, who led a private strategy call on Wednesday.
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CDC Director Susan Monarez Departs After Just Weeks on the Job
Susan Monarez’s brief tenure was roiled by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decisions to overhaul vaccine policy and gut a critical advisory panel.
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Trump and Advisers, Including Kushner, Meet on Gaza’s Future
The meeting focused on the postwar future of the Gaza Strip, where Mr. Trump has mused about removing Palestinian residents and setting up a luxury resort.
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Following the Sounds of Arabic to Rediscover Paris
A language student’s guide to the French capital highlights the culinary, literary and musical influences that quietly shape everyday life.
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Seven of the Best State Parks in the U.S., According to New York Times Readers
Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share.
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SpaceX Starship Completes Successful Test Flight After Previous Launch Setbacks
After setbacks during the last three launches of Starship, Elon Musk’s rocket splashed down in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday night.
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How Bees Engineer Honeycombs on Rough Construction Sites
Honeycomb, a mathematical marvel, is made by worker bees. A new study shows that the insects are very good at adapting to wonky foundations.
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This Golden Arsenic Deep-Sea Worm Fights Poison With Poison
To blunt the toxic arsenic in the waters where it lives, a deep-sea worm combines it with another chemical to produce a less toxic compound.